Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Wicker Park

Fantastic hot pot restaurant! Reasonable price, lots of options, fresh ingredients, clean and comfortable environment. It wasn't made clear to us that the birthday deal doesn't apply to lunch hour (despite clarifying before we sat down). Regardless, we still have a great time!

I can’t express how wonderful this experience is! Living in Chicago for over two decades, I usually prefer not to eat out, but this was exceptional. You have an hour and thirty minutes for unlimited dining, starting with a broth of your choice and adding meat and veggies to your pot. A train delivers your food, and there’s a rotating bar for you to pick items. You can’t return empty containers to the rotating bar; you must leave them on the table for the server. Cooking takes less than ten minutes, and pre-cooked options are available, too. Expect to spend between $80 and $110 for two people, and the food is healthy and customizable. You can add your tip at the end because it is not included. The desserts are fantastic, and there's a spice bar for extra flavor. The only downside is the time limit and no take-home leftovers; you’ll be charged if you take a lot of food without using or finishing it. It’s OK to have leftovers on the table, but too much will incur an additional cost. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and make sure to add it to your bucket list!

Omg. This place is a must visit when in Chicago! The quality of the meat and vegetables is outstanding - especially the ribeye and NY strip. Love the conveyor belt and trolley that delivers food directly to each table… Endless varieties of vegetables, meat, sauces, appetizers, desserts and of course, the fresh fruit smoothie at the end - icing on the cake! We loved everything about Shabu plus and will definitely return on our next visit to Chicago. Truly more than just a meal it’s a memorable experience! Also love that they charge extra if you have leftover meat… Such a smart policy to prevent people from wasting food. Love it. Fun to walk around with your fresh fruit smoothie in Chinatown after the meal.

We love this place. My wife didn't want to eat all day just so she could eat as much there as she could! It's a fun place where you veggies come on a conveyor and protein comes via truck on a track to your table. You start with your brother and they have more things than you could imagine to build you hot pot. 90 minutes all you can eat.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place! From the food to the staff to the set-up. It was such a great experience. Kid friendly and family friendly, date night and etc. I do wish it were slightly bigger in space, but other than that, I have nothing to complain about. I mean it was one of the best Hot Pot experiences ever! I can’t wait to go back!

I took my friends here to try hot pot for the first time and they LOVED it. It was a hit! Kevin was an amazing host and explained everything step-by-step. Him and the rest of his team were really nice, helpful, and did not judge whatsoever when we had a lot of questions. The quality of the food is exceptional, we literally didn’t talk to one another because we were so busy stuffing our faces. There’s a huge variety of options for putting in the broth. Kevin also showed us some sauce combinations that were AMAZING for dipping the meat in. Definitely come in for the lunch special. You really can’t beat the price for all-you-can-eat. I can’t wait to come again. This is now my go-to for hotpot!!

This place is awesome! Cute spot for lunch or dinner in Wicker Park. We come here pretty often and have always had a great experience. The servers are friendly and attentive and the quality of food is excellent. You have 2 hours to enjoy your experience, which is more than enough time to enjoy all the options they have. One of the best parts is that the food from the kitchen comes out on a little truck or train (along with the conveyor belt that goes past each table). Definitely recommended!

The rules are the rules, I get it, but being rushed to leave is just not a great experience. We waited for a while for our broths to come, but the timer has already started when we placed the broth order. During that period we could only wait, so it’s wasted time. And when we’re gonna reach the 90min, the servers kept coming and told us that ppl are waiting and we’re about to hit the time limit soon. And they gave us the check even before 90min was reached, we asked if we could keep the table for a little bit longer, they still told us people are lining up, meaning no. I understand, but what about our wasted time waiting for broth? Overall, it’s not a pleasant experience being rushed, I don’t blame the servers tho, but the rule could be improved.

I love this place!!! There are way more options here than other places, their soju is delicious, and the staff is so friendly and personable! 10/10 recommend.

Food delicious and does not take a long time to cook! The servers were always there to help. I love the art style and vive this place gives off, especially with anime.

My first time here! It was great. I loved the kimchi broth and the crepe cake. I'll definitely be back! Service was excellent.

We went here to celebrate a family member me birthday party! We were seated immediately- we were there on a Sunday late afternoon. All of us chose the mushroom sukiyaki base and selected the ultimate (have more selection of meats and snacks). The rotary belt of hot pot items were a treat to see! Favorites: taro, cheesy tofu, tong ha, all the mushrooms

I enjoyed the selection they have a lot to choose from on the belt. The service was very quick to clear the tables. The desserts were very cute

Kaiten shabu!? Clearly this sushi restaurant turned hot pot spot has done really well for themselves. My friends took me here during a recent visit and it was great for someone like me that is plant-based. For $25 in the most affordable tier, I had access to a variety of fresh Asian veggies, tofu, and noodle options. All the options rolled around frequently so you are never short on options, and if you want to order meat, you can do so via the touch screen. A good hot pot spot also needs a fantastic sauce bar, and they are no stranger to the game. Excellent variety of toppings to build your own sauce along with a sliced fruit bar. My recommendation? Ponzu with green onions and garlic, or the shacha sauce with some chili oil. Only thing I'd recommend is for them to consider labeling the ingredients at the sauce bar of whether an item is gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, etc. I know seasoned folks will be aware but it would help others that are unsure or are having their first few experiences doing shabu. Service was also impeccable. They treated our group well and made sure to accommodate my friend's young kid. They checked in on us frequently and it was a wonderful experience.

Great food, service and ambiance. I like how it's a rotary with lots of option to add to your hotpot. Sauces were great with fresh fruits available. Choices were abundant and decent price. Would recommend and would definitely come back.

Great food and service! They have a good selection of broth flavors, meats, and sides. Would recommend and definitely would come back.

I loved this hotpot location. First off, you get your own hotpot which was great. I've been to another location where you and your guests share the hotpot... but this is wayyyy better. You get to choose how you want your broth (spicy, pork broth, etc). You get to choose what ingredients you put in your hotpot (meats, veggies, spices) and its about $40 bucks a person (minus tax&tip) for the ultimate selection where you get unlimited meats, chicken, shrimp, veggies, tofu, etc. so many possibilities. And you also get dessert. The drinks besides water and an extra charge. The veggies and other sides come in a rotary! The meats and seafood are dropped off by Optimus Prime lol. Did I mention their services is fast!! Great service from both staff and Optimus, very clean place and music is on point. I would recommend Shabu for your hotpot experience.

Nice hot pot experience. Fun rotary conveyer belt. Strong sauce game. Good service. Clean not smelly

They had great selection, good vibes, yummy desserts and service was also good!!!!!! Wish they had a spicy broth

My first meal of the day was a late lunch. It has a cute interior design with Japanese animation, but the Japanese music is too loud. We opted for the ultimate course for $38.99 for each person. This rotary shabu was way better than the Friends shabu I visited on the last trip. There is more variety in the selection of meat and veggies but a need for more seafood. The server was friendly, except the older servers that walked by kept staring at you, which made me uncomfortable. Due to the early flight and delay, plus the humid weather, I lost my appetite and headache, but my mom enjoyed it even though we did not eat much, and she had fun, which was her first rotary shabu.

Last dinner and review of 2023! Came here for NYE dinner and wasn't disappointed! They don't take reservations, but we were quoted at 25 mins and got in earlier than that. The space is quite nice, and for smaller parties, you're likely sat at the single communal table instead of a booth. We've been to hot pot before, but our waiter explained how everything works pretty quickly. Ordering is easy, and it was convenient being able to see how big the portion sizes are for the veggies/sides before grabbing them to reduce potential leftovers. We stuck with mostly the beef, tofu, and some veggies. Over the years, I've learned that while I can never eat enough to break even on the AYCE cost, the best way to go about it is less carbs and more meat. The meat was pretty good quality too, so I was happy with that. The fried tofus and rice cakes are always nice to add some variation, and I enjoyed the tomato broth here. They have a few desserts on the menu (specifically the second tier of AYCE options) and we ordered a couple of mochi ice creams and two of the mango crepe cakes. We finished earlier than our 90 minutes and were encouraged to order more if we wanted to, but we decided to not overdo it or bring in the new year knocked out from a food coma haha. Would definitely come back here again as it's close to home and the experience felt a bit nicer than our usual go-to hot pot place! Pro tip, My 10/10 sauce combo at every hot pot place: Minced garlic, ponzu sauce, sesame oil, black vinegar

This place is the best, it's our favorite spot in town. The service is AMAZING! Tommy and Ruan are always so helpful and kind. The entire staff is so friendly. The food is always fresh and delicious. It can also be very healthy if you choose, you pick everything you want to eat. It's fun having your food come by on the little trucks. There is an assortment of all kinds of veggies and cool choices of extra add ons. You can order on a screen at your table, makes it super easy! Highly recommend!

What a fun experience! Did a walk-in on a Friday night and managed to get a spot. They ask you at the front which AYCE option you want - there are 3 and we got the ultimate course which includes the new york strip and ribeye cuts and shrimp (in addition to meats in the lower tiers - beef brisket, chuck roll + chicken breast and pork). Once seated, we were assisted immediately with choosing our broth. We did the tonkotsu and the new spicy kimchi jiggae broth (which was a good level of spicy). You can order drinks and meat on an ipad at your table. All of the other hotpot items are located on the conveyer belt - noodles, veggies, mushrooms, tofu, etc! There was a wonderful selection. The sauce bar is off to the side of the restaurant and they had a well-rounded selection! The staff were helpful and friendly and i look forward to coming back!

Happy this rotary Shabu/hot pot place opened in our neighborhood. It's individual pots, AYCE and the 90 minute time limit is strictly enforced. 3 tiers of price levels somewhere between $25-$35pp, differences are your choice of meats and desserts. It's really only the ribeye slices that keep me paying the highest tier (and definitely not the frozen Cheesecake Factory cheesecake). When they first opened they offered lots of veggie options. I've noticed they've reduced the variety which is sad. I really liked when then offered the more Chinese offerings like pea pod shoots. I can get broccoli anywhere. Broth selection is good. I like getting either tomato or mushroom. This is not your mouth numbing Szechuan style hot pot. The broths are lighter on purpose and develops more flavor based on what you put in. Additionally, the sauce station is plentiful in variety. There's also fruit at the sauce station, the Chinese dessert. If you want real dessert there's mochi ice cream, crepe cake or Cheesecake Factory cheesecake depending on which tier you pay. I recommend the crepe cake.

Shabu Plus is a lovely hot pot spot with a unique rotary twist--I like it a lot, but in terms of accessibility, I feel like it is lacking. The food is great and you order on a tablet at your table for meats, and for other add ins you grab them off of the rotary belt. It's a cute idea, and it's nice because I don't need folks knowing I ordered six plates of Korean rice cakes for my soup. I highly recommend the sukiyaki broth, it's delicious and makes for an excellent meal. In terms of accessibility, the rows are very, very narrow and there's not much room to sit at with either mobility aids or a service dog. It feels like when I get my new service dog I will either have to leave him at home when I eat here, which means I cannot go anywhere else, or I will just not come. The seating is mostly booths, so folks in wheelchairs will need to call ahead.

Love the concept of rotating all you can eat buffet. Everything was delicious and fresh and we each have our own pot and our own soup base. Waiters filled our drinks and took out empty plates quickly. Love the Mango pudding and Mango mochi ice cream. Will definitely recommend.

I think the appeal of this place is definitely the novelty of the conveyor belt! It's a fun meal experience because you can keep your eyes out on the rotating selections to add to your broth. However just speaking exclusively about the food it was pretty standard. I thought the tonkatsu broth I ordered was very watery and lacked a lot of flavor. But on the plus side the meat cuts were actually quite thick so you get full relatively fast due to the big meat portions that you order. The sauce station was well stocked and clean though so that's a plus. Overall it's probably more of a fun experience with mediocre food. I don't see myself coming back but if you have someone new to the hotpot/shabu scene it could be an easy place to take them.

I am a big fan of hot pot so when I stumbled upon this place, I had to try it. There is a lot of options for "sides" and it's fun that it comes on a conveyor belt so you can pick & choose what you want, whenever you want and not have to wait for waitstaff to bring it. There is different price points for various meats so you can't go wrong with that. My parents liked it so much that they are considering bringing the family here for Christmas. So go if you like to "play" with your food. Just make sure you bring your appetite!

Very good food and waiter! Amazing admosphere Very nice vegetables very clean restaurant

My family was visiting the area and decided to try this shabu place. It was a large restaurant and there was way parking out front. The staff greeted us and asked if we had been there before. They explained the options and pricing as well as how it worked. We sat down at a table and the server made sure to explain to us how to order as the meat selections and desserts were on a tablet that gets sent to the kitchen. You can also call the server if you would prefer to order that way or need anything else. They had good broth options and they were knowledgeable about gluten free options for the broth and other items. We ordered several meat options each time on the tablet and they arrived quickly on a cute train that ran next to the table. There was also the conveyer that had all of the veggie and appetizer options. It appeared they were constantly refilling as items were being taken as there was never a shortage of options. They also had a wide selection of sauces at the bar. The service and food were both great. If I could say there was one thing I wished they had was a wider selection of meats. Most shabu also have lamb and they did not. Despite this I recommend trying this place as we really enjoyed the experience here.

Fun acye hotpot experience for the kids with trains and trucks bringing the meat. It's a bit pricey unless you go between 1-3ish for a 15% discount. You choose which set of meats you want to determine price, and then place your meat orders whenever you want. All else is on the rotary belt and has an ok variety of options of veggies, fish cake, noodles, etc. They have mochi ice cream, fruit, and fried donut for dessert. Keep in mind they do actually time you and place limits on eating time, which is more strict than other places, but we we're still able to eat enough despite having to feed kids the whole time. I would primarily return for the experience for kids.

Ive been here a couple times, and both times have been good experiences. I enjoyed the Angus beef ribeye. I love the selections on the rotary belt. The Ramen noodles are excellent also the egg noodles as well. The service is usually good. the staff are usually friendly. I had one experience where I was taking photos of my food, and one of the waiters was weird about him being in the photo, like hey man, I don't really want you in my shot either lol The atmosphere of the restaurant is always so cute, the music is fun, and the artwork on the walls is pretty cool. The only thing I don't like is that the sauces and stuff are on the one side of the restaurant. I wish it was in the middle it would make more sense so people on each side of the restaurant have equal access.

One of my new favorite AYCE spots in Chicago! The value is unbeatable-- just $22 for the Yummy Plus course, which includes unlimited Chicken Breast, Pork Butt, Mochi dessert, and all items on the conveyor belt (which ranges from tofu/fish balls to veggies to noodles to spam). They also have well-stocked sauce and fresh fruit bar. The time limit is 90 minutes, which is more than enough time to completely stuff yourself. The pork butt was better than the chicken for the Yummy Plus course, but both were of good quality and freshness. The mochi was a great way to round off the otherwise hot meal. You choose your own broth base at the beginning, order meats and dessert whenever on a touchscreen pad (which arrives via a toy truck), and grab items off the rotary as they come. They don't take reservations, but there was no wait time for our group of 8 for Saturday lunch (we were seated at 2 tables, 4 per table). The staff are super friendly, and the ambience and vibes are fun and lively-- they have a claw machine and air freshener machine at the front too! It was a fantastic experience all around, and I'll definitely be visiting again. -- Price (relative to peers): 5/5 Food: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall Value: 5/5

It's fun. Its quick, with the rotating plates already there. It's s fast even if you order on the IPad including the meat cuts. Its cool with the Ipad orders delivered by mini trucks floating above. But it's a little pricey, It's recommended.

I prefer this significantly more than happy lamb. It has better quality meat, workers are quick, and the options of mushrooms!! This place is cleaner and even has a free machine that mists you down to freshen you up (it actually works!). There's 3 tiers of AYCE and the $31 one is one to try! The short rib beef and the angus beef slice was yummy

I think this unique Shabu Shabu experience is so much fun and makes so much sense! Shabu plus rotary hotpot was such a fun experience and I think the price is very reasonable for how much food you're getting! My favorite thing to do is to go to the sauce bar and make my own little sauce mix (which they have a pretty good selection of btw) The service was pretty great too! The servers were friendly and enthusiastic. They were also very quick with clearing our tables of used plates and helped us clean our stove when we accidentally over filled our pot. They also have a refreshing station which was fun! I would definitely come here again.

This place is neat. I love the set up and the ability to just take the items from the conveyor. Very limited beef meat selection though. They have strict 90 min policy, but we're only two ppl so it's not so ba

Recently opened up in wicker! I thought this would be a rotating sushi, but Shabu is just as exciting. We put our name down at 6ish and was told it would be around a 45 min wait. I think we waited about 1 hour before we got seated. It was even more busy! Things would come out the belt, but there was specific things you wanted, like meat, you can order from the tablet and it comes out in a train! We got the mid tier for the brisket and thought that was perfect. Everything came out quickly and it was a fun experience. Qiaolin was my go to before, but I can see myself coming here because it's AYCE and still good value imo!

Allergy friends: this place is incredibly organized and thoughtful of keeping their sauces from mixing. I'm very impressed by the quality experience! I can't say enough great things. The anime decorations are fun and match the casual vibe of the the restaurant well. The conveyor belt was fully stocked with a wide variety of food from hotpot staples to exciting less heard of ingredients. We had a lot of fun and the flavor was great (not to mention the amazing taste of the crepe cake dessert). Our server personally checked on allergens for me and was incredibly attentive to our table, taking away plates before they piled up. Absolutely recommend. Next time, I'll be getting one of their unique-looking cocktails. -AT

Super cute and innovative concept creating a hot pot version of rotary sushi! This place is not only a fun meal experience, but the quality of ingredients and taste was great too! Ended up coming on a Wednesday and since you couldn't make any reservations and you needed to have the whole party present to be placed on the waitlist, we ended up having to wait a bit. Once you sit down, you have 90 min time limit to eat and you had to pay for whatever you can't finish. There were three different menu options, with the maximum being $36.99 per person. All of the meats, broths and conveyor belt veggies were great! Would highly recommend for a fun dinner idea!

To get to the point, they use MSG in all of their broths. So much so that I spent an entire sleepless night with a headache. I was miserable. It's not just that but many of the sauces at their station have MSG. We all know that many Asian processed foods and condiments are loaded with MSG. That said, must you double down? I think it's fun to make your own dishes sometimes. There's a lot of trial and error coming up with fun ways to flavor your broth and combining ingredients into a tasty dining experience. Most of their items don't have a lot of flavor on their own. Daikon, tofu, noodles etc. You need the sauces and broth to make them interesting. If you're good at it your meal will be delightful. If not... not so much. The customer service, ambiance and price point are excellent. I won't be back for the obvious reasons that I started this review with. The FDA has rated MSG as generally regarded as safe. There are a lot of studies that claim it's unknown and others that say it's a definite health risk. There is no such thing as an MSG allergy. Some people are just more sensitive to MSG than others just like any chemical. They should stick with salt.

Best hotpot place in Chicago. High quality meats. Endless options on the conveyer belt. I love the medium tier one best.

My husband and I come here all the time! We're lucky to live close as there is usually always a wait (no reservations) so we put our name in and walk home and wait till they call us. This is a perfect place for groups, but we often come just the two of us. Service is fast, but you hardly need service as the food comes right to you on the conveyer belt. We always get the Shabu sauce (has a little bit of wasabi flavor that is really good) and our favorite sauce to make is chili oil with chili sauce and scallions. I put it on almost everything, my absolute favorite being the stir-fried soybean rolls. It's a great value for the food, and we've had a few drinks there that have also been nice. If this place ever closes I will cry, but luckily since it's always busy it doesn't look like that will happen anytime soon.

Shabu wasn't too shabby COME HUNGRY! Here's the skinny on this place. They give you 90 mins to order/eat, and don't over order - they will charge you for what you don't eat. Plenty of variety of American/Chinese veggies - bok choy, arugula, broccoli, edamame, bean spouts, all sorts of mushrooms, all sorts of tofu, spinach, taro root. They also had sweet corn on the cob and raw eggs to put in your hot pot. You order meats and dessert on the pad, and all other hot pot add-ons are on the conveyor belt. Love the fresh fruit in the salad/sauce station. They had watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, lychee and honeydew. Make sure to go to the bathroom to wash your hands and anything else BEFORE you're seated since you have 90 minutes from the start of ordering. Might as well make good use of your waiting time and go to the restroom to take care of business. No matter what soup base you choose for your hot pot, if you ask for more, they give you only more clear vegetable stock, not the actual soup you ordered. We thought they were just adding more hot water since it looked clear. I asked why didn't they add more of the mushroom soup I selected, and server said it would make it too salty, which makes NO sense. So wouldn't adding more clear vegetable stock dilute the mushroom based soup and make it bland??? I guess that's why they have the sauce bar station - to add more flavor into the hot pot stock. The mochi mango ice cream was so yummy! I had several servings as it is part of the all-you-can-eat. I would skip any heavy noodles (like udon noodles), and fill your hot pot with more veggies and other items from the conveyor belt. If you do you want noodles, try the vegetable noodles, vermicelli, or the egg noodles. Overall, fresh ingredients and well worth the price. It's definitely a novelty experience, and not an every week thing.

I'm a Sushi Rotary regular and been so excited to try their hot pot version. We came in around 7:45 on a Friday and were told it would be an hour wait. Luckily it ended up being 45. Since we were seated at 8:30ish we were told we wouldn't have the full 90 minutes due to the kitchen and restaurant closing. We got the unlimited course with Tonkotsu and tomato broth. The iPad was convenient for ordering our meats and also as a guide for how long to cook everything. We also tried the lychee martini, mango mai tai, and peach soju. All three were yummy and we would get again. The servers were all very kind and helpful. The bathrooms and sauce bar were kept very clean. I definitely will be returning and plan to try the sukiyaki broth!

I don't even know where to begin! This location is amazing in every aspect. The experience is 10/10, the food is 10/10, and the customer service is 10/10. My boyfriend and I got the ultimate course and the cheesecake alone made the price worth it. We recommend the brisket and the rib eye for the second, third, fourth, etc. order. The conveyor belt was a fun experience and had a lot of options. I loved the variety of mushroom, spam, tofu, and bean curd just to name a few. I will definitely return next time I am in town.

Right now there's a promotion for 15% off the price during lunch hours mon-Fri until Nov 1. Price was pretty decent for the amount of food we ate and quality of it. I love that every person gets their own hot pot, so you can add whatever you want to your liking. And also since it's an all you can eat, I don't have to worry about my kids going crazy taking things off the conveyor belt for fun because the price is already set. We just gotta make sure we eat it all. We were slightly disappointed when we got here because the things we were most excited about, they didn't have. The trains were not working, so meat and soup base was delivered to us by the waiter. The kids were most excited about the trains so we were a bit bummed that the trains weren't working that day. The rest of the items still came on the conveyor belt though, so it wasn't a total disappointment. The meat can always be ordered whenever you want, which is nice. Once you pay for a level of meat, the meat is also all you can eat. We opted for the cheapest level with the chicken and pork. Didn't try the chicken, but the pork was decent. Your soup base comes first, then only meat and dessert can be ordered from their electronic menu on the table. The rest of the items you just need to wait for as they come on the conveyor belt. Before coming, we looked up the menu of the hot pot items. When you get to the restaurant, they don't show a menu anymore of the items. I ended up asking about this and found out that they didn't have a bunch of their meatballs that day. Another disappointment for us. Looking at the online menu now, it seems like there were quite a number of things that they didn't have that day. So be sure to call ahead to make sure the trains are running (if you want the full experience) and to ask if any hot pot items are out of stock that day so you won't be disappointed upon arrival. Other than that, the meal itself made up for our initial disappointments. We enjoyed our meal and ate to our full satisfaction. They closed up the electronic menu at 1.5 hours (and gave us a considerate warning beforehand), so after 1.5 hours you can't order anymore meat/dessert. They didn't seem to rush us out though, so after the 1.5 hours we still had time to finish what was on our table. It was a slow day though, so not sure how it works during busy hours. The kids enjoyed the mochi ice cream dessert (came with our yummy plus (cheapest course). They also had fruit at the buffet line (next to where you make your sauces) and a lychee+lychee jelly dessert. There are tons of options for sauces, but I wish they had recommendations of different mixtures for sauce. We had a great meal here, and the kids definitely want to come back. Maybe for a more fulfilling experience next time if the trains are running.

It was a good experience. Super nice place. Cute cartoons all around and the funny thing their playlist was kpop songs but its a chinese place. Service was great! I like how they have so many sauce option. Meat was a good quality. They have 3 price options. We did the $36 the most expensive one. Its an interesting experience because we are used to seeing this concept for sushi but to do it with hotpot is interesting. So the meet is delivered via truck on top of the Rotary which is so cute. Sides are rotating and grab whatever you want. Oh also their dessert was good! Will definitely go back. Not as frequentlycoz Its in the city and parking was really difficult. Happy Eating!

This conveyor-belt All You Can Eat hotpot place is full of varieties! We had a party of 4 and we selected the most pricy option which was $36 for Ultimate Plus. Each person got their own pot with a different soup base. We could order off the tablet or just grab plates from the conveyor belt. They had at least 4 different plates that were tofu-based, and many different kinds of meat and vegetables. The meat quality is good for all you can eat and at such a reasonable price! We ended up stuffed but we could still not resist having some mochi ice cream and cakes as dessert. The staff was very friendly and attentive. They also re-filled our soups. The interiors were bright colored and had interesting anime. This place was pretty popular so we had about 1 hr wait but it was OK as we just walked to somewhere else for drinks first (they would SMS you to let you know when your table was ready). If you are hungry, this place will serve you right!

This was a fun take on hotpot with the rotary bar. I like that they have different level options for the meats, though we did the highest one because it included the cuts we like most. I do wish they had a spicy base though like other hot pot restaurants offer.

Amazing meal all around! Unique atmosphere and wonderful service. Such a great concept. Relax and enjoy your meal while a conveyor belt passes by your booth. Select from the plentiful varieties of food options and broths to cook at your convenience. Proteins and desserts can be easily ordered from your booth as well, sauce options are a quick walk to the counter. This place is great. My son and I had a magnificent time and we still talk about how unique it was. We cannot wait to visit again!

We came here on July 4th and it was pretty busy as expected but got seated right away. They have a senior discount for my family which was nice. We chose the yummy course and each person got to choose their own broth. Lots of different things on the conveyor belt to put in your soup. You order your meats and free apps on the iPad and the train brings it to your table! 90 min limit on the table and the timer is on the iPad, they also give you a 20 min warning. I enjoyed it and thought it was worth the price.

As someone who loves shabu shabu I was so excited to try somewhere I haven't tried before. We went on a Sunday night, it looked like a full house but we were seated as soon as we got there which was nice. As soon as you walk into the restaurant it's just a vibe. Decorated beautifully, the murals of classic anime characters and the transformers thrown in there too, the light fixtures, the manga panel, all of it was stunning. After being seated they let us know exactly how it works, I love the fact that you can order meats straight from the tablet and not have to wait for a server to check on you to order meat. We ended up getting the adventure course, but there are 3 ayce courses to choose from. The sauce bar was also perfect, there was everything and more that you can want. My go to favorite will always be Sesame sauce with a little garlic and a lot of green onions. There was also fruit next to the sauce bar which was a pleasant surprise. Fun fact: they have rice! You just gotta ask since it's not on the menu Every worker we came across was friendly and super helpful with answering any questions we had and I really appreciate that. We'll definitely be coming back with a few friends.

Always a fun experience. Each of the broths have great flavor and there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to what you want to cook in your pot. Having to pay extra for anything you don't finish is a bit of a bummer but I can respect it. Staff is friendly and helpful and I love that I can be sprayed down before leaving to get that distinct hotpot smell off my clothes. The restaurant is very clean and modern, all around love this place as an alternative to The Happy Lamb.

Excellent service and delicious food. Prices are decent too. Kind of loud though depending on what day/time you go to the restaurant.

Coming to "Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot" was equivalent to going to the war zone of competitive eating: we had 90-minuges to indulge ourselves and the clock began as we were seated. Ok, it was not that serious actually. However, the time limit did apply and we were hungry enough and ready to accept this challenge! We chose the most expensive option: $36 (as of 6/29/23), including every meat option out there: Angus beef rib-eye, Angus beef short rib, Angus beef brisket, Angus beef chuck roll, chicken breast, and pork butt. Once again, these meat items mentioned above were all-you-can-eat, plus anything on the conveyor belt. Plates on the conveyor belt were consisted of what one would put in a typical Japanese shabu shabu: noodle, assortments of veggies, fish balls, tofu, corn, mushrooms and etc. I also noticed that as the business started to slow down, customers could order these from their tablet. Orders came straight from the kitchen via the "train" to the table. By the way, most orders did come out relatively quickly, except our broths took a few minutes. I had to deduct a star here. Since we were being timed, I wish the broths could be the first things out for delivery so that we had enough time to wait for the soups to come to boil. Here is a tip for diners: have your partner or at least one person in your party to stay at the table while the rest of you head to the sauce bar. Why did I say that? I witnessed a table with both individuals gone to the sauce table. The meats were delivered to the table yet no one was available to fetch them off the train. The train ended up leaving the table and went back to the kitchen. The funny thing was that the meats never were re-delivered! The server had to help figure out what happened and troubleshoot for the customers. They got what they needed in the end, but it took 10 additional minutes. Speaking of service, the empty plates were picked up very quickly and everyone was responsive to our needs. K-pop and billboard top 100 songs were playing to keep our stamina up so that we could consume more food! Overall, the quality of food was up to its standard. We even ordered an additional plate of rib-eye. The cuts were thin but large. The meats didn't shrink much after cooking. We opted for the premium option so that we could try everything on the menu at least once and we used the entire 90-minutes. We could barely finished the dessert but we did it! Overall, if you want to have a more relaxing dining experience, go for the cheapest option ($22, including premium chicken breast and all natural premium pork butt), as long as you don't care for the beef. That way you can browse what is on the conveyor belt and won't feel you need to rush and get the money worth it. The mochi dessert that comes with the $22 literally melts in the mouth once comes in contact with the room temperature. I believe I will be back here again and go for a different option. My partner also think there will be a repeat visit for him as well. Parking can be a little tricky since it's in Wicker Park. However, some paid street parking can be spotted in the neighborhood streets.

Been here 3 times, had an excellent meal every time. Great date spot. If you like spicy, get the kimchi-jiggae broth. Come hungry for sure. You pay for the package upfront but the more you eat the more value it has. You'll enjoy for sure! Cute date spot and lively atmosphere. Service is quite attentive too.