Shabu

We tried this place for the first time on a chilly, rainy day, craving something warm and comforting, and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. The restaurant was clean and inviting, with fresh, flavorful meats that really hit the spot. I especially loved the stir-fried clams in black bean sauce so much that I ordered them twice! The kimchi soup was also incredibly delicious, packed with rich, satisfying flavor. Overall, we were genuinely impressed. The service was friendly and attentive, making our first visit even more enjoyable.

This place has great hotpot. There were alot of vegetarian and vegan options available. They also have labeled gluten free options.

Truly the best hotpot place ever. My friends and I have been going since middle school! Now whenever we come home on college breaks we always make sure to go to Shabu. The scallion pancakes are a MUST!! The service is always exceptional and the atmosphere is great. I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve been.

This has become a favorite whenever we’re in Massachusetts. The A5 Wagyu is superb and requires just a small amount of time to get right… allowing the fat to shine through.

It was my first time trying out Japanese hot pot and this place is amazing! I had the schezwan broth with tofu, veggies, etc. and it was a terrific experience. i would highly recommend it.

Easily the best Hot Pot in Massachusetts. Dare you to prove me wrong! This place has a great setup. You can easily seat a group of people for a long dinner or sit at the bar and have a pot all to yourself. The cuts of meet are very fresh, very thin, and a broth selection to satisfy all taste buds. I’m a big meat eater, however what I think sets this place apart from the competition is the vegetables. Large selection and everything is as fresh as it gets. I personally love going for lunch for the all ya can stuff buffet.

My boyfriend and I decided to visit this restaurant after a long and chilly day spent in the rain. We were seeking some comfort food to warm us up, and hot pot seemed like the perfect choice. It was actually the first time that Edward, my boyfriend, had ever been to a hot pot restaurant, so we were both excited to try something new together. We didn't hold back when it came to ordering. We treated ourselves to the A5 Wagyu, which was absolutely worth every penny. In addition to that, we also indulged in other delicious fixings such as quail eggs, a mushroom combo, watercress, and lamb. The variety of ingredients made our hot pot experience even more enjoyable. One particular highlight of our meal was the pork bone broth that we selected. It was bursting with flavor and added an extra layer of richness to our hot pot. I highly recommend giving it a try if you ever visit this restaurant. Aside from the tasty food, the restaurant itself had a charming atmosphere. It's an ideal place for a casual get-together with friends or a romantic date night. There's even a bar available, which adds to the overall experience. The staff members were incredibly friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even more pleasant. All in all, our visit to this hot pot restaurant was a delightful experience. We left feeling satisfied, both in terms of our appetites and the overall dining experience. I would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're in the mood for some comforting and delicious hot pot.

Ok, so this experience was amazing at Shabu! It was our first hot pot experience. Our waitress Amanda was exceptional! She answered all our mundane questions with great thought and her suggestions were amazing!!!!. We will definitely go back again!!!

I had never heard of Shabu in Quincy until I saw it on instagram and thought it was a new restaurant. I saw they have a lunch buffet deal which is $39 for all you can eat hotpot. It is a very small restaurant with a bar area and probably 6 tables inside but thankfully when I went there were a few tables open. The price does not include the broth and they have some good options to pick from. I got the szechuan spicy and miso broth, which were both solid. I tried the sirloin beef, fatty beef, and regular beef and the sirloin beef was some of the best hotpot meat I have had. For $39, it may seem a little bit pricey but the quality of the ingredients is very high. The sirloin beef was better than some a la carte meat I have had at premium hotpot places. I got my usual hotpot ingredients such as noodles, watercress, enoki mushrooms, and different types of tofu and all were good. They don't have a sauce bar like they do at Chinese hotpot but they have a few ingredients where you can make your own sauce which although it was simple, was very tasty. This place is really good but I wish they did dinner buffet since I prefer other places for a la carte hotpot. Overall, really solid spot, friendly and quick service, and it was a satisfying meal.

Cute intimate hotpot, inside is more quiet and softer vibe with bar seating. Staff and service was so friendly and helpful with reccomendations. This place would do better with groups of 2-6 most. Drinks: Beer, wine, sake, and soju only. No cocktails or hard alcohol. Hotpot: The traditional cuprits to choose from, the sichuan broth and tomato was our favorite. You can get up to 3 combos. The house was just okay, nothing special. The combos were wonderful, we enjoyed more of the steak than the seafood combos and options. We literally ate every single thing we ordered, there was nothing left. Such a fun spot to come, would definitely reccomend.

My boyfriend and I decided to visit this restaurant after a long and chilly day spent in the rain. We were seeking some comfort food to warm us up, and hot pot seemed like the perfect choice. It was actually the first time that Edward, my boyfriend, had ever been to a hot pot restaurant, so we were both excited to try something new together. We didn't hold back when it came to ordering. We treated ourselves to the A5 Wagyu, which was absolutely worth every penny. In addition to that, we also indulged in other delicious fixings such as quail eggs, a mushroom combo, watercress, and lamb. The variety of ingredients made our hot pot experience even more enjoyable. One particular highlight of our meal was the pork bone broth that we selected. It was bursting with flavor and added an extra layer of richness to our hot pot. I highly recommend giving it a try if you ever visit this restaurant. Aside from the tasty food, the restaurant itself had a charming atmosphere. It's an ideal place for a casual get-together with friends or a romantic date night. There's even a bar available, which adds to the overall experience. The staff members were incredibly friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even more pleasant. All in all, our visit to this hot pot restaurant was a delightful experience. We left feeling satisfied, both in terms of our appetites and the overall dining experience. I would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're in the mood for some comforting and delicious hot pot.

One of the best spots on allergy awareness and dietary restrictions I've come across when it comes to hot pot! Everything is clearly marked on the menu and the waitress was so kind to offer me gluten-free soy sauce and update the soup base so it contains no gluten. The portion on the combos were great and the price was quite reasonable. Vegetables were fresh, meat was delicious, soup base was simple (a bit plain as others have mentioned) but I tend to dislike too many chemicals and additive ingredients in my hotpot, so the simple broth is fine w/me. I think a simple chicken bone/broth base or even a veggie stock base would make it more flavorful though. Also love how they're blasting warm air as you walk into the courtyard (so nice for the winter) along with festive decor for the holidays!

A cute spot for Chinese hotpot! Nothing japanese shabu about this place but that's ok. The ingredients were fresh and thorough cleaned. Combo meat prices felt a tad bit pricier than most other places but all the other a la carte menu items seemed to be on par pricing wise with other spots. Didn't feel rushed to eat and pay either. You have to sit at a table and not at the bar if you want to do a duo of soup bases. The sirloin steak was very tender and I liked how they laid out the various ingredients in tiny portioned plates for you to make your dipping sauce at your table. Also tried the manilla clams with black bean sauce app and only one out of a good portioned plate of them had gritty sand in it. I will definitely be back when passing through this area again!

mid, the flavor of the food is lack luster. and the amount you pay for it, the amount of food you get is very little. overpriced and stingy with food lol

The lamb slices felt frozen and was really rough to eat, the chicken nuggets was really the highlight . The service was quick and the ambiance was laid back.

I have been looking forward to trying shabu for awhile now because I am such a lover of sister restaurant fuji, and unfortunately I have to admit I'm disappointed. The service was mediocre but what really bummed me out was the food. The hot pot broth was bland and fishy (not in a good way). We tried 4 different broths and all of them were tasteless. All of our appetizers and meals were very average and there were no homemade sauces. I'm really hoping this was possibly a bad experience aside from the norm, but also hoping that this review is not taken negatively, just constructive criticism.

Fantastic hot pot. Quick service. The broth choices are all delicious. The drink menu is great.

Came upon this restaurant and decided to try. The staff is excellent. The food is so good! Fresh and hearty portions! Def will go back!!

Love this place! It's surprisingly good! I was hesitant about paying everything for each single portion and item, but it turned out to be a good experience and quite decent! I was fully and happy and paid ~$60 for two people! There were two of us for dinner! We ordered regular broth and Tom yum broth! Tom Yum Broth was good!! We ordered a "meat combo supreme and a seafood platter combo". Each combo comes with a vegetables plate and one type of noodles! So we got two vegetables plates and two types of noodles from ordering two combos! We got udon and Japanese ramen noodles as part of the combo! The meat quality was excellent! The seafood was great! Service was good! Place was clean! We were treated nicely! We did not have to wait long for a table! It was a good experience and I'm happy to pay!

What happened to this place? It used to be so good! The broth are bland! Seafood is not fresh! Portion are tiny.. what a big disappointment.. do better Fuji Group.. should have went to McDonalds instead..

The place is small, but we love coming here. The owner is great at accommodating customers. Even though there are times, when they seem to be very busy and they lack spots for the upcoming/waiting customers, they are kind enough to cater to each customer's need. The food is yummy, but the serving is small. Broth is bland so it's a downfall since its a hot pot place. The stove is not too strong so it takes forever to boil and cook the food. There are still things that need to improve but as for the service, I salute them!

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT EVER!!!! The food is mouth watering and takes no time to come out from the kitchen!!!! You can't go wrong with the Tom Yum broth. The service is awesome as well. My family and I talk to them like friends. ALWAYS neat and clean! Never a bad time at Shabu!!

My go to for Shabu. Their boneless ribeye never disappoints and their watermelon lychee smoothie is so refreshing .

Excellent hot pot. Did the lunch all you can eat special with two soup bases. Came out to 55 per person with tip. Fast and friendly service. Fresh ingredients, plenty of options. Would definitely come back again

Ingredients are very fresh and services are fast! We loved the prime rib eye because of its good quality and the good marble look! First time to try the tonkotsu broth and my toddler loved it with ramen noodles! Only one downside is the food was a bit pricey if coming for dinner during weekends. But will definitely come back when I am craving for Shabu!

Dear Fuji Team - I used to live in Ink Block / Troy for numerous years, and we have been a very longtime customer of yours. The service attention this evening was good, and we have no problems there. However, we both came down with food poisoning this evening. One patron was 100% vegetarian in terms of broth and itemized list; the other was meat-based. We did not share bowls at all, which is why I am concerned that something was off. As a decently-longtime customer, I am not sure we will ever be back again unless we can discuss. Please let me know. This was the worst hot pot experience we have had in years. And I would not expect this from your reputation or our tens of experiences with the Fuji Group previously. We have spent thousands of dollars with you equally in the past - this was not normal.

Delicious! I usually go to Shabu Zen but have gone to Shabu Restaurant a few times recently for convenience. I like it almost as much. Parking is easy, it's small, and the food is amazing.

If I could be more precise I would rate this a 3.5 star but i'll be generous since i'm a bit spoiled when it comes to hot pot. Parking around here can be iffy but there's a free public parking lot around the corner (across the street from Taipei Cuisine). First thing to note is that this restaurant is SMALL. If you have a large group make sure to get here early otherwise you'll be waiting! We had 7 in our party and this is what we ordered along with the price as of 1/20: 2 vegetable broth - $3.50 each 2 Tonkotsu broth - $4.50 each Sirloin beef combo - $24.50 Fatty beef combo - $20 Meat Combo Supreme - $25 Beef tongue (ala carte) - $9 Sirloin beef (ala carte) - $16.50 Fatty beef (ala carte) - $12 Fish tofu - $4 2 Flying Fish Roe Ball - $5 each Assorted Seafood Meatballs - $5 3 rice bowls - $2.50 each Japanese Ramen Noodles - $4 Overall the food quality was good especially for the meat with nice cuts of decent thickness. Tonkotsu broth was also good with a nice pork flavor to it. Service was decent considering how packed the place is. Ventilation isn't very good so be prepared to have your clothing smell like hot pot until you wash them! So why the 3.5/4 star rating? It comes down to the price. We had to order 3 meat ala carte items with some more fish balls after our initial order as we weren't full so this is a place that can get pricey quick if you're starving. Vegetables are fine but nothing of note. The fish balls and tofu were frozen which is a bit disappointing since you can buy a bag of some of them for the price of a single order here. Overall if you want some good quality hot pot and aren't familiar with the cuisine then give them a try! If you're well versed in the world of hot pot however then this place won't really offer anything that will blow your mind.

We decided to visit after the restaurant popped up on yelp. We haven't been in years and decided to try again since it used to be one of my wife's favorite hot pot broths. We were both disappointed. The quality of this place has gone down. The broth was watered down and barely had flavor. We got the angus prime rib combo and it comes with minimal vegetables. We also got the vegetable combo and that Service was also terrible. The waitress made us feel like she didn't really want us in there. She started cleaning up and sweeping around our table while we were eating. For the prices they charge we expected better. And I was still hungry when we left!

One of my favorite hot pot places in Quincy. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. There is outdoor seating, but only good for when it's warmer, of course) its nicely decorated and modern and the staff are friendly. It's a bit pricey, but for the quality I'd say it's worth it!

So fresh and delicious! One of my favorite spots! The miso broth is incredible. Great service too

Tuesday night dinner buffet before the New Year's Eve. 5pm crowd almost headed in. $33 for adults and $16 for kids 10 and under. Eat as much for 2 hours. Try not to be wasteful. Angus ribs eye as my meat of choice. Not as marbled as prime ribeye. Seafood selection, huge. Shrimps were peeled. Service was okay today as there weren't many servers. We worked around it. They always try their best. My second time stopping here since I arrived 2 weeks ago. Thank you for the good eats. Haven't been here in about 4 years and prices have fluctuated. I remember when prime ribeye combo went for $21 . Oh how times have changed. The buffet is a good choice for different types of everything on the menu (except specialty meats).

This is a cute little hot pot restaurant, there are seats at the bar and a few tables that probably fit around 30 people max in the whole restaurant. I definitely prefer this over any other hot pot places around Quincy. I like coming here in lunch so that I don't have to wait for a table during the dinner rush hours. They have ayce that different prices for lunch/dinner and weekdays/weekends. Mind you, there are a few more items on the dinner ayce menu and some of the better cuts of meats aren't on there. I was disappointed that the short ribs wasn't part of the ayce menu at all and beef tongue is only part of the dinner ayce menu, but I guess for about $24 a person for lunch ayce, the fatty beef and sirloin cuts are good enough. They also don't have pumpkin on the ayce menu which I was extremely disappointed about because it's my favorite thing to order at hot pot for vegetables. If you are not that hungry or if you're not someone who eats a lot then I would recommend going with the regular combos rather than doing ayce because it won't be worth it and you might end up with leftover food. The combos that I normally order are the short rib combo or the meat combo. For broth, either miso or spicy szechuan which my boyfriend always gets because he prefers the spicier broth. Honestly, some times I order the house broth too. Their meat portions are standard and you'll definitely get full after consuming one combo. As for the sushi, they literally just run over to bcafe to get the sushi so the quality is always great because bcafe never disappoints. The service just depends on who we get as a server that day. There are some serves that are super attentive, but during my last recent, our server didn't even check up on us until the very end when we were about to finish and she asked us if we're doing okay. Another server that day had to come fill out water because our own server was too busy using her phone behind the bar (she wasn't even discreet about it).

My partner and I love hotpot and were really excited to try this on a cool fall evening. We got the 9 box Sichuan broth. But it lacked any mala flavor. The quality of the ingredients was good but definitely on the more expensive side. In my opinion, doing hot pot at home is way more cost effective. Head down the street to 99 ranch and get the equipment, meats, vegetables, seafood etc and it'll end up costing the same as eating out here

Went here for dinner with my son tonight and this is one of our favorite place to go to for hot pot. On a day like this with only 26 degrees we crave hot pot. Service is good and food always fresh. Making a foodie son happy is priceless

This was my first time trying hot pot and what a great place to try it at! I decided to get the chicken with the Tom yum broth which was a hot & sour flavor. The broth was so good, I could literally drink it! Also, we got their Taiwanese dumplings and they were great! Would love to come back

The ambiance was casual clean and pleasant, not noisy. The hot pot was very tasty and had a lot of options to add to the broth as well as options for the base of the soup. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable which I appreciated very much. I sure had my fill and am leaving quite satisfied, it was delicious albeit a little bland hence the four stars (I would take away just a half star for that if I could). Don't expect the fancy running belt with self serve ingredients, you have to ask for the ingredients even though they call it a buffet.

Changqing L was our server and we went on 11/2 for dinner. The food was fresh and nicely prepared. The black bean clams were great as a starter. The staff was accommodating to all ages even kiddos at the other tables. The staff was helpful in giving suggestions for the table next to us who were having hot pot for the first time. Giving tips on cooking times and also suggestions for broth. This is our favorite hot pot among all the other options. The entire staff on shift did a fantastic job and all deserve recognition for their efforts and consistency each time we go.

How in the world have I not reviewed this place yet? I'm stunned. I've been here many, many times. With my wife, with friends, with a big group of Yelpers and with some family. This modest establishment sits on one of Quincy's main roads but there's plenty of street parking. Inside you'll find about 7-8 tables as well as a bar counter that sits another 6 or so people. And on every table, as you can imagine, is an induction burner and usually a ton of plates of ingredients ready to be swished around in the various broths they offer. Best of all, they have an all-you-can-eat option available with reasonable pricing. They call it the buffet and there's a dedicated menu for it. This is our favorite option and a great way to try various things to keep the meal very interesting. There's over fifty options to pick from including beef, lamb, chicken, pork, turkey, various mushrooms, noodles, and seafood as well. All of the meats and veggies we've had there have been of great quality and the service impeccable. I haven't had the seafood but people I've been with have and they had no complaints either. There's also fourteen different soup bases to pick from which is also nice and they recently introduced a new pot allowing one to have to three different ones per table at once. I recommend the kimchi one which is our favorite. The Japanese Curry one is interesting as well. All in all, this place rocks! It's awesome and I always look forward to returning here no matter the time of year or who I'm with. It's by far the best shabu-shabu option in the Boston-area.

It's been a while since I been here. They changed up the menu a little. They have all you can eat hot pot for $25 something and it was definitely worth it. The quality is definitely better then the other all u can hot pot spot. Service was good and price is about the same as other all u can eat hot pot places. Definitely, will be back

If you've ever had flavorful shabu like in NYC, LA, our TX and have much higher standards for hot pot then do not come here. Like some of the others reviewers mention, the broth is bland and they charge a lot for the portions they serve. I also ordered their soup dumplings and had to send it back to the kitchen because it was rotten. I would not come here again nor do I recommend that you try it.

I love eating hot pot here! Everything just seems a lot cleaner than most places. I highly recommend getting the Tom Yum broth. I've tried the regular house broth, and it was really bland. I wasn't too fond of the prime rib, but the lamb was yummy! I would probably only order the lamb from now on. Pro tip: you can order HALF orders for the buffet (if you get too full and can't finish a whole order)

This was my first experience at a hot pot restaurant and it was amazing. The ingredients were fresh and healthy. You are served a soup base in a hot pot and you order vegetables and meats that you cook in your pot. It's a great place for vegetarians and vegans as well. The restaurant has an Intimate setting with tables and a bar that seat nine. They have a lovely patio. The service was incredible, our server Maggie J was knowledgeable and very attentive. She explained how the dining experience works and made great suggestions. They also have fried ice cream!

My favorite hot pot in Quincy, it never disappointed me. Japanese hot pot ingredients always above average compared to Chinese hot pot. Tomato & beef, tokonsu, and tom yum is my favorite soup base. The restuarant is small so it is recommend for group of 4 or less. If more people, go find another bigger hot pot restuarant unless you don't mind crowed.

The energy is very strange and uninviting - particularly from the other patrons. The lack of inclusivity here is pungent, as soon as my fiancé (who is white) and I walked in we were made to feel so uncomfortable to the point that my fiancé and I left early. I also wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who follows social distancing as the place is REALLY cramped.

I have been coming to shabu ever since I was in high school. I also worked here for a year before I left for college. It just makes me sad that the prices of everything went up while the quantity of food that is placed on a plate decreased. The prices on the menu is absurd and incomparable to the amount of food that is given. I ordered a fatty beef combo and was shocked how many pieces of beef I got. I believe that it would be helpful for the management team to either provide more quantity of food for the price or increase the dollar sign to three dollar sign so people that never had hotpot would know how expensive this place is.

Not worth it!! Quality went way down! $120 for 2 people and it was bland and they really cheaped out on ingredients. Use to be good, not anymore ... sad

The moment I sat down I was greeted with dozens of fruit flies and the answer I got from the management was "nothing I can do" I walked out and got a sub across the street much better ‍

Shabu Restaurant is located a short distance from the intersection of B Cafe (which used to be Beni Cafe) and Yocha. They offer their shabu shabu in buffet style at lunch everyday (M-F $21.95, Sat & Sun $25.95), but only from Monday-Wednesday $29.95 for dinner. We came on a Sunday, so AYCE was not an option, and ended up paying $48 for the two of us for our evening's meal. We started with their edamame $4.25, salted soybeans that arrived in those inedible pods that we squeezed the beans out of. While they offer a regular soup base for no charge, my DC wanted the miso $3, while I wanted to try their Japanese curry for the extra chunks of carrots and potatoes that came with. We went with both and an order of the Surf & Turf Combo $19.75, opting for the udon over rice, and beef and lamb for the two meats. Iced tofu $2.75 and fish paste $4.95 rounded out our meal. My half pot of soup arrived rather lumpy and clumpy and needed some additional heat and attention (aka stirring) to incorporate the globs of curry floating beneath the murky surface. The seafood platter portion of the combo was rather shareable for two, but less so the meats since they were each but a count of 3 slices. The iced tofu was soup soakingly good as usual, but the fish paste was unexpectedly served on a plate with a spoon rather than in a bag as I had supposed. So no long strands of fish noodles... instead it was more like fish dumplings. But they were still good. We both generally ended up preferring the curry base over the miso, though both options were fine for the job. Having ordered light, we weren't stuffed by any means, but had room left for something sweet. And so for dessert, off to Yocha!

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant; it was my first time here and the food was good, but the service was bad. Our server was in a sour mood the entire time and was basically no where to be found when we needed her.

We have had two experiences with "the best service I've ever had" and BOTH were here, and they were hears apart. This is a place where the waitstaff regularly wows with way above average touches. The food is SUPER fresh and the experience is fun and lovely. Highly recommend!

One of the best hot pot places in the greater Boston area. Food is always super fresh, and the Tom Yom broth recipe in particular is amazing. Super friendly wait staff and nice outdoor space as well. One of my go tos!

I don't write reviews much but this place deserves it. Even though it is hard to get a spot because they don't except reservations but it is so clean and the food is amazing. I 100% recommend the food!!!!

I didn't know that this place offered buffet until a friend mentioned it. It was our first time here. We came on Monday night and the inside was completely full. We were offered to sit in the outside heated area with no wait. The outside area was very clean and pretty cozy, there's more privacy there. The only con about sitting outside was that it was kinda hard to get a servers attention when we needed them. The meat and vegetables were very fresh. We got the Tom yum and house broth and both were really good. Service was also good. The bill came out to be around $80 for two people for the dinner buffet.

Solid spot for hot pot! Not quality of some of the best spots downtown but nice to have in Quincy!

I love this place ! The setting is small but the service is fast and great. You can choose to sit inside or outside and there are a bunch of bubble tea shops around it. The parking is okay it's all street parking but there's a parking lot behind Danny's Hardware store if needed. I usually get the Tom yum (spicy) & Miso as my soup base. The Tom yum is the best, it's a lemon and spicy flavor & the miso is salty and flavorful & also healthy for you. The prices are a bit high but it's worth it. Also try the smoothies there as well & the thai iced tea ! Service : 10 Food : 10 Wait : 10 Price : 8 Parking : 7 Location : 9

Clean place. Very friendly staff. Many different varieties of soup base. Food is fresh.

Broth taste like water. I asked for extra tomyum sauce so that i can put into the broth to make it more tasty but they said they would charge me $4 more for that. Basically, overpriced water.