Shabuya

Shabuya - We passed by it multiple times but never have a chance to stop by and finally here we were. The food + prices = so-so, but I can say that it is good experience to try out. We ordered the number 1-5 double double since we only did the beef. The Vietnamese guy waiter was really nice and funny brought up the whole fun and delicious asmostphere to us. The food is good, and we love the broth that he recommended. There was no wait on the Tuesday night which was great since we were starving. The food stations come with all different type of seafood, noodles, fish balls,… Different choices to choose. Good food and serving clean. If it not about front desk lady JESSICA who was assigning us to sit at the table rudely, and throwing the plates, chopsticks in front of our face after we sat in 1 second, I would give this place a 5 stars for sure. This lady Jessica was so rude and seems like she thought the we were teenagers that she can treated us like that. The attitude was surprising rude since this is our first time. Overally thank to to Vietnamese waiter did a wonderful job and the kitchen gave us a good impression and experience, if not we would choose to leave in the beginning without trying. It seems like some of the bad reviews are definitely true about their customer service

Shabuya is an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu franchise. What's shabu shabu? It's a Japanese hotpot dish in which you cook thinly sliced raw meat in a pot of boiling, flavorful broth. The Broth: First, you select one of 5 broths. I chose the original house broth, which was a brown broth made from dashi, veggies, and various seasonings. It had a laidback flavor, which I preferred so it wouldn't overpower the meat The Meats: Speaking of which, there are 8 cuts of thinly cut meat (5 beef, 2 pork, and 1 chicken). That's not a huge selection, but all cuts were yummy. My favorite hands down was the beef toro (belly) -- amazing marbling and delicious taste! The Appetizers: If your goal is to get your money's worth, you'll probably want to skip these. But since it was my first time I wanted to try a little bit of everything, and was pleasantly surprised to find that all 3 types of karaage (fried chicken) was quite good. I didn't have the fourth and final appetizer, goyza, so can't comment on that. The Salad Bar: As far as AYCE goes, this salad bar was relatively small. But what they did have was good, ranging from squid and octopus to mushrooms and bok choy. The only thing I genuinely didn't like was the crab; it was probably frozen for awhile and lost its tenderness and juiciness. The Cooking: Unlike old-school setups, at Shabuya, everyone gets their own hot pot and burner, with adjustable temperature. I had fun cooking my own food, with each piece reaching its "doneness" just the way I like it instead of having to compromise or share the pot with others. The Service: Our server, Jenny, was outstanding! She was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. Plus, she seemed to always anticipate our needs before we needed to ask and made excellent recommendations for my first time. Can't say enough good things about her. The Setting: It has a modern aesthetic, with plenty of space between tables. Plus, everything was pretty clean for a buffet. Overall: While I didn't care for the crab and the overall selection of meats and appetizers was smaller than anticipated, I truly enjoyed Shabuya. The quality of food is top notch, the customer service was excellent, and the price is actually pretty good ($29.99 per adult) when you consider today's inflation and steep cost of living. While my true rating is a 4.5 out of 5, since I can't give half stars, I'll round out to 5 out of 5. We'll be back!

Visitors, a must stop for bang for your buck place to eat. I wasted alot of money eating at other dine in $$ resturants but this one hit the spot when looking to forfill a big appetite. Be careful not to over order you can reorder is items are getting low. Time starts when you sit so make sure you get the attention of a staff if waiting more than 5 mins. All the low reviews either had a bad experience, busy times, locals residents or too boujie for this place. If you are decent at cooking you can make good of what they have to offer and make the best of it. Nothing plain if you know how to chef it up.

Shabuya provided an incredible experience. We visited for the all-you-can-eat buffet, which featured octopus and a variety of seafood. Everything was simply delicious. I absolutely loved it.

Amazing! Food was very fresh and really good quality! First time with this style of restaurant and Neil was so very helpful. He took his time explaining the restaurant and his favorites! Thank you Neil for amazing service! Can't wait to go back!

Shabuya in Fountain Valley Promenade offers decent shabu-shabu with plenty of vegetables and all-you-can-eat meat, which is a nice option. However, the service wasn’t great, including the receptionist, who didn’t seem very welcoming. The food was good, but the experience could’ve been better with more attentive service.

To begin, the atmosphere when walking in was already amazing. After being seated without any wait, we got to order in like 2 minutes. I had meats 1-5 and they were all delicious. Our waiter, Bozo, was the best part of my experience. He was chill and cool overall and knew what we wanted without even asking. 5/5 great quality, great service, great place.

One of my favorite hotpots restaurant as the food is good and price is affordable. I recommend order the spicy miso for the base. Also recommend you try volcano chicken if you can tolerate spicy foods! For meat, I think I usually order number 1,2, and 5 but I think it doesn't really matter since the meats are usually very thin. Recommend you put Jalapeno on your dipping sauce as the spiciness can really bring up the flavor. Also highly recommend putting all types of mushrooms if you love crunchy foods like me. And add some onions and a few scoops of your dipping sauce into the soup to make it more flavorful. Also don't forget to add the seafood in early to get the flavor as well. Strongly recommend it if you are looking for shabu shabu/hotpot restaurants! And remember to reserve or jump on Yelp's waitlist before you come as the wait can be very long.

Food was fresh and delicious! Servers were friendly and courteous. Ambiance was wonderful. We, a party of seven, enjoyed the abundant supply of high quality meat served by efficient Shabuya staff. We will definitely be back.

Shabuya has always been one of our top picks for all-you-can-eat hot pot! Their broths are consistently flavorful, smooth, and not too greasy or oily--perfect for sipping between bites. Pro tip: mix your broths! My go-to combo is spicy miso and tonkotsu for the perfect balance of heat and richness. It really takes the experience up a notch! The service here is super attentive and quick, making the whole meal feel seamless. Plus, the casual yet lively vibe makes it an ideal spot for a fun outing with friends or family. Another pro tip: order double meat portions at the start so you're fully stocked for the meal.

Overall, well worth it and a very good hot pot choice. The veggie/extras bar isn't as diverse or nice as say all that shabu but certainly isn't that bad either. Good kimchi. The broth way makes up for it. The dashi flavor is so good. Overall very good and great service.

Had an overall great time at Shabuya in Fountain Valley! The service was friendly and attentive, the ambiance was clean and modern, and the food was great. Fresh ingredients, flavorful broths that you can mix and match, and they had a solid variety of meats and veggies. It's a great spot for a casual night out or a group hang. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the taro milk tea summer special. I was excited to try it, but it didn't quite live up to the hype. The coloring was off, it lacked the actual taro flavor and felt a bit watered down. Hopefully they can tweak the recipe, because everything else was spot on. Still highly recommend and would definitely come back!

We're not going to name call because all shabu shabu places are chill but if we know those common names get crowded then guess what... we got a good go-to for those cravings that arise HARD with LESS crowds! Plenty of tables lay around the inside of the building with a bar on the side (featuring a Nintendo Switch session on certain days from someone I'm still trying to race to this on Mario Kart because they seem pretty good), the center table featuring additional side dishes and the main kitchen within view towards the front. Don't forget the dining tables that share a large space with an equally large pot heater. ‍‍ Very Yelp friendly by the way! Considering they do use the Yelp waitlist so use this to your advantage! Once checked in, the servers are pretty straightforward but very guiding to different shabu broth bases to introducing meats and even letting you know how the process works. This includes to being attentive to refilling drinks, seeing if you're ready for another round and even renewing your pot/broth whenever it looks gross and plumpy from the meats. Shabu is never cheap but thankfully you can easily get your money's worth considering this place goes from $25.99 (lunch) to $28.99 (dinner). I never leave without feeling like I can never have shabu ever again. Then I rinse and repeat a couple weeks later and continue the cycle of joy and regret. Three broths to recommend in order of taste favorites; sukiyaki, house and then miso broth. Sukiyaki especially as it doesn't feel super heavy during the whole meal and it cleans up real nicely. Now let me do the same ranking for the meats, and this is in the case of tenderness, amount and how clean the meat also feels in terms of quality; beef toro, natural pork shoulder, prime cross rib, prime blade meat, prime sirloin, premium rib eye, prime flat steak. There is also pork belly which you can't go wrong on. Beef toro has always been my favorite considering it's fast to cook, and it absorbs the broth just as easily as pork belly does. Meats start to get super lean when you're working from the prime sirloin. I mean LEAN! So prepare to chew. Side dishes? My go-to is the enoki mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, wheat noodles, squid, shrimp, bok choy, tofu, and onions!

The service was fantastic today! Lil Spoon was the name of my server and was able to provide us with good insight and advice on the food since it was my first time today. Definitely will be coming back for more!

The meat is always so good and the bar is constantly full. The server we had checked on us constantly and made sure we were taken care of. I know some may not like it but the edm music they were playing was a bop. I would come here again and again and recommend it to others due to their affordable price!

The 411: Shabuya is an all-you-can-eat shabu shabu franchise. What's shabu shabu? It's a Japanese hotpot dish in which you cook thinly sliced raw meat in a pot of boiling, flavorful broth. The Broth: First, you select one of 5 broths. I chose the original house broth, which was a brown broth made from dashi, veggies, and various seasonings. It had a laidback flavor, which I preferred so it wouldn't overpower the meat The Meats: Speaking of which, there are 8 cuts of thinly cut meat (5 beef, 2 pork, and 1 chicken). That's not a huge selection, but all cuts were yummy. My favorite hands down was the beef toro (belly) -- amazing marbling and delicious taste! The Appetizers: If your goal is to get your money's worth, you'll probably want to skip these. But since it was my first time I wanted to try a little bit of everything, and was pleasantly surprised to find that all 3 types of karaage (fried chicken) was quite good. I didn't have the fourth and final appetizer, goyza, so can't comment on that. The Salad Bar: As far as AYCE goes, this salad bar was relatively small. But what they did have was good, ranging from squid and octopus to mushrooms and bok choy. The only thing I genuinely didn't like was the crab; it was probably frozen for awhile and lost its tenderness and juiciness. The Cooking: Unlike old-school setups, at Shabuya, everyone gets their own hot pot and burner, with adjustable temperature. I had fun cooking my own food, with each piece reaching its "doneness" just the way I like it instead of having to compromise or share the pot with others. The Service: Our server, Jenny, was outstanding! She was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. Plus, she seemed to always anticipate our needs before we needed to ask and made excellent recommendations for my first time. Can't say enough good things about her. The Setting: It has a modern aesthetic, with plenty of space between tables. Plus, everything was pretty clean for a buffet. Overall: While I didn't care for the crab and the overall selection of meats and appetizers was smaller than anticipated, I truly enjoyed Shabuya. The quality of food is top notch, the customer service was excellent, and the price is actually pretty good ($29.99 per adult) when you consider today's inflation and steep cost of living. While my true rating is a 4.5 out of 5, since I can't give half stars, I'll round out to 5 out of 5. We'll be back!

Great quality of meats! The service is was great as the name tag "shortbuffdude" did a wonderful job of getting our orders placed. Refills for the broth were topped off along with the water as well. He did mention beforehand they didn't have soda ATM. That is a great and honest thing to let people know ahead of time , because that prevents people from giving off a negative review. Overall a great spot for shabu

This place is in a very easy to find corner spot in their shopping center. Plenty of parking available, and easy access! Service was great! It wasn't very busy, but they were friendly and checking on us in a timely manner to make sure we were still good, if we wanted to place an extra order, refill on drinks, etc. The food was great! I had the Tonkatsu broth, and that was rich and delicious! The meats were all a great quality. The Veggie/Seafood Bar had lots of fun options (listen, mussels are my jam) and the sauce bar was simple, but great! The ambiance was that fun industrial feel with some music that I vibe to. It feels nice and open and the tables were cool with the hot skillet for the hot pot installed on top of the bar. This AYCE spot is now one of my favorites. It's definitely in my Shabu/hot pot rotations now!

This place is literally the goated ayce shabu place to go to. They have a sauce bar so you can make your sauce however you like, as well as a bunch of veges and seafood if you get tired of just eating meat! However I am in it to just eat as much beef as I can so I'd be devouring plate after plate. The service at this shabuya is amazing, with our server constantly being attentive of us, and offering us soup refills (which are free) as well as constantly ensuring that we have some kind of beef on the table. They also play a lot of edm music which makes it even better! I would say any groups less than 7 should definitely waitlist online as the dinner wait time gets extremely hectic, as well as if it's a larger group have someone at least place down a reservation in person so it's not a 60-120 min wait

For two broths, two rounds of three types of beef, I would say this hot pot spot is decent but not the best we've had. Our server was nice for the most part but kind of changed her tune when we asked if we can change the broth. Although she did end up doing it for us, she didn't seem too happy when we asked. Also, when we checked in with the hostess, we weren't really greeted with a smile, it seems more like of annoyance, so I'm not sure we would be back due to the lack of customer service. Now to the food, we ordered the house and spicy broth (not so spicy). Flavors were decent, limited meat choices but a bargain considering the price point for lunch special. We came on a Thursday around 1 p.m., so they still had the $20.99/person deal until 3 p.m. Their sauce bar is also decent but if you're a first timer, you may need to ask for help when creating the dipping sauce. With how unfriendly staff is here, we just figured it out on our own, it felt kind of unwelcomed to ask for help. Also, when you walk in the entrance, that alone can make anyone a bit dizzy with how many signs they have (another unwelcoming) signal. Lastly, this was the first hot pot place we came to where they had a time limit of 90-minutes, it may be standard, but it was our first time being told there is a time limit & they do charge for food waste, so make sure you clear your meats.

Shabuya is my top favorite AYCE hot pot spot. You can't beat the wide selection of veggies, fishballs, etc at the bar and I've always been a fan of their sauce bar too. I remember when shabuya was at their first location in ktown and the wait was always over 1 hour long bc the restaurant was tiny but this location has a max capacity of like 400 which is great bc now I barely have to wait more than 30 minutes! My favorite broth is the super spicy pork broth. I never get anything else. My go to sauce combo- ponzu, A LOT of garlic and daikon, green onion, And chili pepper flakes. TRY IT Their cuts of meat are super thin which is ideal for shabu but I wish they were just slightly thicker. I usually choose all the beef cuts that they have in rotation. The restaurant is ginormous and the outside has a little waiting area as well. Sometimes there are these cute cats that hang around the front area of the restaurant and they are so friendly! Im due for another meal here soon! :9

Lil spoon was a great server. Really appreciate how attentive he was and didn't wait too long for my stuff. Overall a great experience !

We love coming here for AYCE Shabu. The meat is delicious and I love that in addition to the vegetables and carbs they have available to add to your pot, there's a lot of seafood you can grab. I love the squid, clams, and fish. The sauce corner is also great. My fave combo is mixing ponzu, yuzu, adding garlic, cilantro, and green onions. Finally, all the servers I have received have been so friendly and attentive. They also give great recommendations on broth flavors and meat selections. It's a large space and it's convenient to use the Yelp waitlist.

Service was fast- we received our broths and meats within a couple minutes of ordering. However, since the place is super popular, the seating area is not as clean. When I first sat down, my chair was completely wet... I did enjoy my tonkotsu broth, and the meats were pretty fresh!

My family and I celebrated a birthday here and man was it good. Good food and even better service! What more can you ask for? I have to give a shout out to our amazing server, Jenny! She went above and beyond for us. Since we had a large group. I was impressed with her friendly personality. She never made it seem like we were a bother when we asked for more meats, side, drinks or napkins. And she made sure she checked in with us often. I'd come back again and request Jenny as our server because she was that awesome. Thanks, Jenny, for your amazing service. You should get a raise!

My girl and I stopped for lunch today. It was after 1:00 so the lunch rush was over and there was no wait. It was our first ever hotpot meal so we were pretty excited! We were quickly seated in a comfortable booth. Our server did a terrific job of explaining the secret and delicious world of the hot pot experience. We were thrilled with the drink selection, I quickly ordered a Shirley Temple, a long time fav and it was wonderful. We had to choose from six broths and 6 meats and a variety of appetizers! That was fun all by itself. Then we headed over to the "salad" bar. I came back with a heaping plate of veggies to add to my sukiyaki broth and chicken. My girl got some of everything, including corn on the cob and crayfish and fish balls and threw it all in with beef and who knows what else. She pronounced her meal delicious! Ya gotta let the girl do as she pleases! The service was harried but friendly and efficient. The ambiance was all-you-can-eat chaos but fun as well. We had a really fun time making our own meal with good ingredients. The food tasted good, I ate every bite. we made plans to go back again soon. The All-You-Can-Eat lunch was $21.00!

I like this place when I want some hot soup I can cook my own with all the ingredients that they have to make the best seafood soup while hanging with friend.

Lunch menu is limited meats. The buffer bar variety is getting a bit stale. Its still a good. Wait staff helped as requested. Ambiance- music is loud.

Such a popping place with lots of exciting energy and great vibes. They don't take reservations so you have join the waitlist which can be hectic with so many people but it is worth it. My friend put his name for our group and the seat was ready 30 minutes early than he asked but they accommodate it very quick by waiting until all the group of people show up and seating us without making us waiting all over again, which I thought it was smart and nice. As soon as we were seated, the server took our drink and appetizer order and brought them all promptly. When we ordered the broth and meat, it didn't take him more than 10 minutes with all the orders on our table. The bar had so many great choices of vegetables, noodles, seafood, sauces, etc. The line at the bar is in two rows so you don't have to worry about being crowded. The broth was rich and full of flavor with nothing added, the sides were fresh and the meats were great enriching the broth. Their variety of sauces is another fun way to enjoy the meal. At first, the portion didn't look much but my friends and I were out of the restaurant with a full and happy tummy. Can't wait to come back soon!

for the price, everything here is a steal. the broths are light but flavorful, they have ample selection of meats + appetizers + sides for the hotpot. $28.99 or $20.99 for lunch is really good, and the quality is impressive for the price. service is pretty fast as well. it's almost like a club inside, they play pretty loud music with lots of decoration. if i wanted hotpot on a budget i'd definitely come here! it does get very busy though.

Join the wait list on yelp and the wait wasn't too long. The place is spacious and pretty busy for a thursday night. They offered different drinks and also have taro, thai milk tea which was new to me. I got the original house which is the basic one and their meat selections are pretty good. Meat is fresh and I'd say the ribeye color was really vibrant and tasted amazing!! Servers were pretty fast and we didn't have to wait too long in between each rounds of meat. One thing that gave me a good first impression is that my friend had a problem with her food, the server(or maybe manager) came out and was able to solve it very quickly even when it was pretty hectic. Appreciated the server for being attentive!! Small note: they could have done a better job at washing the veggies, some of them look a bit old and not well washed.

Fall is here which means the nights are starting to get chilly. When this time of year hits; this foodie is all about warm broths and hot soups! I was so happy to be able to experience a dinner at Shabuya recently. This hot pot spot in Fountain Valley is definitely the place to be for some fantastic broth/hot soup! We came here on a Friday night and though there was a mini wait; it was very quick and fast. Once we were seated it was off to the ultimate all you can eat experience, shabu shabu style ;). The dinner here is $29.99 per person with appetizers, different broths and meats. The appetizer selection includes gyoza, chicken karaage, soy glazed chicken karaage and volcano chicken karaage. From the broths; one can choose from a five different ones; Original House, Miso, Spicy Miso, Tonkotsu or Sukiyaki. Meat selection includes Prime Corss Rib, Prime Blade meet, Premium Rib Eye, Beef Tori, Prime Flat Iron Steak, Natural Chicken Thigh, Natural Pork Belly and Natural Pork Sholder. For my broth; I chose to start off with Sukiyaki. This broth consists of a combination of smoked vegetable brpth and their house made secret blend of spices. This broth is slightly on the sweet side which can make for a nice offset of the meats. Later on in the evening; I added some Tonkotsu broth too my Sukiyaki broth. The creaminess of the garlic pork broth made for a nice mix with the sukiyaki flavors. From the meats; I really enjoyed the Prime Cross Rib. This was flavorful and lean. I also liked the Premium Rib Eye and the Natural Chicken Thigh. They also have a buffet style where you can select various vegetables, noodles, seafoods, tofu, egg and gyoza to add to your broth. There is also a variety of sauces. I chose to get some kale, broccolli, zucchini, udon and gyoza to my soup. It added even more flavor to the already delicious hot pot. Shabuya definitely hit the spot! This spot is perfect for the upcoming chilly evenings. I am a fan :).

Haven't had shabuya in about a year and it really hit the spot. I still really enjoy their original broth, beef toro, and self serve veggies!! I think their variety is more worth it compared to other shabu places. Our server Drewski was funny too- cracked jokes to our table and was very helpful the entire night. Really enjoyed the atmosphere of the place- would definitely come back another time!!! (too hungry the camera did not get to eat)

Not much to say 1. Great food selection on a scale 1-5 I'd give a 4 2. Service, sometimes can be hit or miss. I've had great service and horrible service hear. I'd give a 3 on the service 3. There's always a wait so that's a good sign and it doesn't always take too long. 4. Ambiance and music gets a 4. They're always playing good music 5. Lastly, I just wish it was a little more affordable. I'd eat here more regularly

A-OK spot for AYCE hot pot. They have chicken karaage 3 ways, gyoza and rice is available upon request. You can have 2 hot item dishes at a time. Definitely more limited ingredients at the self serve bar than other AYCE hotpot places and the cost is about the same. This place has excellent service however. Staff is friendly and efficient. Plenty of seating and it's clean. I also wished they refilled the self serve bar more frequently as it was a hit or miss each time. We also ordered 2 bowls of chicken karaage which we kept getting in one bowl. So I'm not sure if they combined the 2 portions or just kept forgetting the second bowl? All in all not bad. It would be difficult for me to return here with other options available. But not impossible.

Yesterday I experienced hot pot for the first time and it was so delicious! Our server Craig I believe (aka I'm very fast) was very kind and on top of his game. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and overall a great server! The food, the veggies- everything was very fresh and tasty. I will definitely be back to this establishment.

This has been my go to spot for shabu for years. I like how you can add yourself to the waitlist when you're close by to cut down on wait times. And there is also a TJMaxx in the plaza to pass time during those busy weekend dinner rushes. I love the variety of veggies, noodles, seafood and sauces they offer. The staff is always pretty attentive if you need anything such as ordering more meat. They're usually playing EDM or 2000/2010s throwbacks so the energy is always pretty hype inside. A little loud if you want to fill conversation but still a good place to hangout and eat delicious shabu.

30$ for all you can eat was not bad with high inflation now . But the seafood and Their meat quality was poor . I guess that would mean that the seafood was not properly well stored . Not the freshest seafood selection and salad bar is not well maintained or refrigerated. I can smelled the crabs not fresh and don't wanna touch it , service was friendly, attentive, and knew their roles.. Hopefully they're improvement the quality of meats and how to keep seafood well stored to keep the loyal customers coming back!

I love coming here for the lunch price -- it's such a great deal! (FYI: I haven't tried dinner service yet.) The servers are always friendly and attentive, and they bring out the appetizers fairly quickly, which I really appreciate. I always go for the Shibuya broth -- it has a great balance of flavor and doesn't leave me feeling heavy or tired of the food, even after multiple rounds. Definitely a go-to spot for a satisfying and affordable hot pot lunch!

Wow. First time trying anything like this. Im impressed. The servers were super nice. The meats were bomb. The amount of options is great. I wish I knew about this food was before. Shabu but unlimited. I went in on Shabuya .

It's an alright hot pot spot, especially for the price. Pretty affordable during lunch hours. You can get your protein fix without breaking the bank. The veggies seem fresh, and they have a self-serve veggie and toppings station, which is convenient--no need to order through a server. The sauces are solid. I recommend the gome (sesame) sauce--it has a nice creaminess to it. The meat selection is a bit limited--you only get to choose six options--but it's not bad considering the price. I'd come back if I need a quick protein-heavy meal.

This is going to be our favorite hotpot place. My husband loves hotpot and we have tried many many places. The prices here are so good and there are so many options. The meats were my husband's highlight. He said the quality was really good compared to the many places he's been to. I love the broth. I've tried sukiyaki and tonkotsu and it's super flavorful. Another highlight which will have me coming back is the service. Rose was our waiter and she was so attentive and kind. Always dropping by to see how we're doing and treating us literally like family. We're gonna request for her each time we go and hopefully she's there!

Whoever operates this place, A++ for hiring your current staff. This place is such a vibe. Came over for a weekend trip and couldn't hold back from hot pot. Close to the airport! Prices are great and food quality is A++ Our servers A++++ your better pay them some $$ because these guys are killing it! Our serving time was awesome, honestly when I'm back in the area this is my go to spot. For my locals, I'm jealous...

I really enjoyed the thin slice meat here. They have a lot of vegetables selections to choose from. The crab was not good, it's very mushy. Overall, the seafood selection wasn't that great. I got the house special broth and if you want it to be good, bring your own tom yum seasoning. The fried food is excellent here. It's a must try. The service here is great! They always get you want you need. The ambiance is very warm and inviting. It's a fun place to bring your love ones here.

My family comes here often because of the quality of the food and because they are able to accommodate a party of 6-8 people. Came in again tonight to celebrate the birthdays of 2 of my family members and were welcomed warmly by the staff up front. The food was phenomenal. Between my family members, we had the tonkotsu, miso, and spicy miso broths and all of them were delicious. Meats tasted fresh and came out promptly. The self serve and sauce bar was fully stocked and clean. Shout out to our waiter, Steven, for being the highlight of our experience tonight! He was super attentive and anticipated our needs. His energy and warm welcome really made the experience enjoyable. Thank you, Steven!

We came here at 9 when they closed at 10 and the manager said they were closing early because business was slow. Since we were on the waitlist he let us in and I thought it would be a bad choice - the server was exceptional and I was wrong. Even though they were closing we did not feel like we were missing out on anything. Great flavor, great quality meet, and lots of options. And the best value!

Hi, Love the food but don't love the practice from the company as a whole. Every holiday l they up their lunch prices so ensure they make more money. Want to go out and celebrate the veterans? You will pay more money. It just shows they only care about more money and will do whatever it takes to screw over people to make an extra buck.

We had the best time at Shabuya! Per our very kind and super friendly waiter's suggestion, I got a combo of the spicy miso and the tonkotsu. It was SO GOOD! The meat was amazing and everything came out super quickly. The apps were also super yummy. I can't wait to go back!!

I like the ambiance and the lively vibe of the place with the upbeat music playing. The food is delicious and they are generous with their meat portions. The service is great especially Leilan (5*)i, who is always attentive, making sure the food is out in a timely manner. Bubbly personality and took good care of us. Dan is a close 2nd. Super friendly and attentive as well. Would recommend those 2 as your servers.

For the price point, it's pretty excellent. You can get a lot out of their lunch menu. I'm just not big on their broths nor the setup for everything. Also wish they had birds eye chilis or a better hot sauce -they stack their meat plates. So you touch the tray that's had raw meat all on it (top and bottom), and then your hands are dirty. And it's not like you're going to go wash your hands in between each platter of meat -they don't provide tongs either so you'll have to use your chopsticks to touch all the raw stuff and also eat with them -even though nothing happened, it just feels like you're trying to get food poisoning...

I have had Shabuya and two different states now and it's good in each of them. Service is always great. Always ran by a younger crowd of people, but doesn't mean it doesn't have good service. The food taste good everything is fresh meat comes out fast and I always leave happy and full will come back.

Experience was good, 4/5. AYCE $30pp for dinner. Meat quality, veggie/noodle/seafood bar, sauces, broth, service, appetizers, etc. Good for groups, a general crowd-pleaser. For a reliably good hotpot experience, this is going to be your go-to restaurant. Big pro is they have large table sizes so you can fit a big party here. Maybe the only thing they could possibly improve on is even more diverse veggie/noodle/seafood bar options? I personally wouldn't go back as the palette is more "general" Asian, not particularly Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc. so everything feels "good" but they don't do anything specifically GREAT.

Very solid value. Good choices and flavors. Nothing was exceptional but it was very good. We enjoyed it.

Food was great! The customer service from Will was amazing and he was very attentive! 10/10 experience!

All you can eat Shabuya for lunch $21.00. Our group was large, seated at a large table with 6 types of meat, the self help bar had great veggies to create your own healthy pot with no wheat noodles and was given more broth upon a request! I ate slow and it was so good. Thinly sliced pork belly and beef belly was my favorite. They need labels on their bar offerings for their sauces, veggies and noodle choices. My burner was broken and didn't show the reading properly.

Shabuya is just that restaurant. Good default for shabu, has everything you need. Hungover? Healthy lunch? Cold day? This is it right here. Shabu has a good place in my heart cause if I feel like I can keep eating without hating myself. I myself have tried both the shoyu and miso separately and they are delicious. Shabu hacks: 1. Make sure you ask to split your broth/ask to mix two broths if you're feeling adventurous 2. Drop an egg or two to thicken your broth 3. Make multiple sauces! But make sure you make the default sesame one. 4. Even if it cooks fast, cook a couple slices of meat on a spoon so you can chow down on everything else while that cooks. I don't like holding meat on my chopsticks and waiting when I can be enjoying my food!

I had Shabuya at a different location (Honolulu, HI), so I wanted to check out the one here in CA. I really enjoyed the food. The meat, vegetables, and add-ons were a little different here (Hawaii had a better menu with wagyu, different types of noodles, and actual corn on the cob. Reading through the comments, it looks like they used to have wagyu but may have removed it to reduce expenses - which I understand as long as it keeps cost low while still have good meat variety). Servers were good and attentive. The only miss was that my server didn't turn on stove for us after pouring the soup in. We were away getting food from the self-serve bar and didn't notice. I ended up waiting for a while to eat and wondering why my soup was not boiling. * Spicy Miso 5/5 - The spicy miso broth was so good and very flavorful. I added minced garlic, minced radish, and green onions to make it taste even better. The broth had a tiny bit of a spicy kick. Very mild level of spicy so get this even if you don't eat spicy often. * Prime Cross Rib 5/5 - Best meat type, tender, lean with a bit of fattiness. * Prime Blade Meat 4/5 - Very lean meat so it can be boring to eat. * Beef Toro 4.5/5 - The meat was both lean and fatty, a bit more on the fatty side. From the self-serve bar, get the minced garlic + ponzu + a few drops of the Asian chili for your sauce. Clams, udon, wood ear mushrooms, spinach, etc. were good. I usually like shrimps but they were kinda mushy here and not very fresh.