Shabuya

Not bad, specially for the price. Decent selection of meats, and sauces. Hate that they cut the urine in half. Makes it difficult to eat.

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 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.

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.

Arrived at the restaurant on a Friday night around 7sh… before the crowd arrived. For an AYCE, the food selections were great. Their seafood options were fresh and the beef options also did not disappoint. They had numerous broth options. My wife and i had the tonkotsu and spicy type broth. Both were great. Definitely worth the price IMO. Service was quite good as they made sure we had everything that we needed

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.

I had a wonderful time. My server, Leilani, was attentive and ensured we always had meats coming. Left with a full stomach and a great memories. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone I know.

Amazing hot pot spot. Tonkotsu broth is my favorite along with the flat iron beef. Food can be slow, especially when it's extremely busy. Leilani was great however, she kept food coming and was checking up on us consistently. Would recommend asking for her if it is not too busy.

Hi I came to visit here with my friend named Jomie. We were served by the most wonderful, gorgeous server I have ever seen. Her service was amazing. She came to check up on us so often it was amazing.

Drewski Made It Perfect! Had an awesome time at Shabuya Fountain Valley! We came in as a party of 10, and our server Drewski absolutely crushed it. Handling a big group isn't easy, but he made it look effortless -- super friendly, fast, and always on top of everything. He kept our broths full, checked in often without us even needing to ask, and made sure every order came out right and on time. Even with how busy it was, Drewski treated us like VIPs the entire meal. You could really tell he cares about his guests and enjoys what he does. The AYCE hot pot itself was delicious -- fresh meats, tasty broths, and plenty of variety to keep everyone happy. But what made the whole experience stand out was the excellent guest service. If you're planning to go to Shabuya, ask for Drewski -- he'll make your meal ten times better. Definitely coming back again soon!

Service was really good, our server was really kind and kept checking in on us and refilling our broths! Loved the abundance of vegetables, seafood, and good quality meat (favorite was the short blade). There was a flavorful crab boil available every hour and there's a section of hot foods, drinks, and desserts. There's so much to try and so little stomach space. It's cute for a little date night or a family meal. And there's seating outside or inside. It's a bit pricy and you have the option to sign up for a membership for a lower member price.

I have been coming to this restaurant for a long time. Tonight, I came here for my anniversary with my husband. We were placed at a table right at the dirty dishes area. The area smells bad. My husband asked if the host can change us to a booth. The host came and told me to go to a different table, that is not a booth. I saw a booth opened and asked if I can just sit there. Then, John, the manager, came and rudely said: no. He was angry and very rude. After I said, it is ok, then I don't feel like having dinner there anymore. John quickly took the menu I was holding on my hands. This is the worst experience I have had at any restaurants I have ever been to. I like the food here. However, because of John, the manager here, I will never come back here again.

Came here for lunch today with the fam Bam and it did not disappoint! I'm a super picky shabu shabu eater especially when it comes to all you can eat because the meat quality is normally subpar. However, this place has solid beef cuts and I ate probably at least half a pound lol service was very efficient and friendly considering my group was on a large side of over 10 people. For an AYCE establishment I am very picky about cleanliness and this restaurant was very, very clean. The only drawback was there wasn't a lot of options outside of vegetables and noodles. I am a tofu fan and there wasn't a ton of options there and the seafood selection wasn't that great. The imitation crabby was so so and kind of stringy. Otherwise, if you just wanna eat a lot of vegetables and meat, this is a place to go! I'll come back when I want to enjoy a nice AYCE meal but it's a bit out of my way so I'll probably stick to local places in the meantime.

Parking fills up, great staff very fast and attentive, price is reasonable. Huge space, tons of seatings and tables. 2 sided food bar, great variety of broths, tons of options for veggies and seafood. Unique flavors of boba drinks aside of regular drinks. Overall, my family loved it! It was nice the whole staff sung happy birthday to me, that was very nice of them.

Came here for lunch on Halloween and had such a great time! The wait wasn't bad, and my server Gummy was awesome; super helpful and even let me sample a few soups before I picked the Sukiyaki (so good!). I got udon noodles, prime blade meat, beef toro, veggies, and a bunch of toppings! Everything was fresh and tasty, and the all-you-can-eat lunch deal was totally worth it. I also tried the Jasmine Milk Tea, which was really good! I asked for less ice, so it came with less drink and I get it (saves money and keeps the flavor strong), but I do wish it came as a full cup/packaging, because it tasted perfectly fine. The glowing light in the drink was such a cute touch though! Loved the Halloween costumes, the music, and the overall vibe. Everyone seemed happy to be there, which made it even better. Can't wait to come back again soon!

With the weather starting to cool, it's the beginning of the hot pot season. Shabuya is an AYCE hot pot chain with locations in Las Vegas and Honolulu; however, this location is in Fountain Valley. For $21 for weekday lunch or $30 for dinner, you get all you can eat meat, seafood, and veggies, which is a pretty good value. Beef/pork quality is good, and seafood is self-serve, so I generally pass on that. I personally don't prefer seafood that's been sitting out indefinitely; however, I'll use a few pieces of shrimp and shrimp balls to fortify the flavors of my broth. When you put in your order for meat, each "plate" of meat has three to four paper thin slices; therefore, each person in your group will likely have to order several plates to get their fill. Sauces are what really allow you to create flavor bombs for your meat and veg; however, they have limited options for spice and acid, and the garlic and sauce bases are quite watery/thin. On the other hand, I do like the meats and the unlimited self-serve veggies, and I'll always leave here full and content. I think that Shabuya is an OK option for AYCE hot pot, it's a good value option for unlimited meat/seafood/vegetable, and it's a crowd pleaser. For a better experience, I'd prefer more flavor options in the sauce bar. Note that wait times can be considerably long for a large group, so check in for your group with your yelp app as soon as you can.

11/11/25 - Edit to say their way to observe Veterans Day is to raise lunch price to dinner price all day? Yeah that makes sense. * * * Really enjoyed my visit here! Their lunch special (M-F Open-3) at $20.99 is the lowest I've found, and it comes with a decent selection of meats. I was a little bummed they ran out of the gyoza appetizer, but the self-serve food bar had plenty of other options to enjoy. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating, and the service was great. LOVE that you can just dine alone and enjoy this low price instead of being forced to dine with at least one other person like some other AYCE restaurants. Overall, a solid spot for AYCE shabu at a great value!

We were in the mood for AYCE but didn't want to drive too far and we struck a diamond in the rough. We joined their waitlist on Yelp so there was no wait when arriving. Our server was very attentive and made sure we received every item. Their flat iron steak was my meat of choice. Their sukiyaki broth was my first choice and it paired so well with the noodles and meat itself. Their Karaage is also outstanding. It's a large portion, crispy, and it's a part of their AYCE menu! They also have a toppings bar where you can pick out your sauces, noodles, and veggies you'd prefer. For their $29.99 price point, it not only hit the spot but excelled in providing a great experience! Looking forward to my next visit!

Came here for my wife's bday. Very spacious and lots of parking. I might have went when it was short staffed because it took us a couple minutes to get greeted. This is a AYCE and the price is reasonable. Out of all the broths I liked tonkatsu and spicy miso the best the ambiance is friendly and the vibe was friendly. Lots of choices for veggies and meat. This is a spot you want to come when you're starving . I would come back. Strong 5/5 for food. Service was lacking a bit, like I said, I might have came in a short staffed day.

Decent place for AYCE shabu. Decent meat selection and sauces. Ok veggies. Seafood is not so great. Service is good and a bright bit space. Not bad for the price.

Good shabu and even gooder service. Also got some soju and got cuhrazyyyy. There was cool lights in it

I have been going here the past few years either with my friends or my family. We typically go here for lunch because there are many tables available compared to their dinner hours. Yes, there is a 2 hour limit but trust me, most tables never make it to 40 plates of quality meats!

My boyfriend and I visited on a Friday evening for dinner and absolutely loved our time here! I got the spicy miso broth and he got the sukiyaki. We love AYCE and we were so excited to try the different meats! The price was really solid as well -- $29.99 pre tax each! We were really happy with how fresh all of the ingredients were, and we're already looking forward to visiting again. Service was quick and friendly, and there's plenty of parking in the plaza. So excited to visit again!

I've been wanting to try Shabuya out for a while but always forgot because I don't go to this area much. Finally decided to dine here tonight while I was in this neighborhood. Looked up their address while driving and Yelp suggested that I join the waitlist so I did. It said the wait is 45 mins to 1 hour. By the time I got there, I got a notification from Yelp saying I was number 28 in line. Holly cow! I almost left but thought ah well, since I'm already here, I'll wait a bit and see. Seat was ready in about 40 mins. Food was good and the service was excellent. They do not serve filet mignon here. Server asked if I wanted leaner cut or fattier meat. Told him leaner but one of the two cuts he brought out was actually a bit too fatty for me. The other one, he said number 2 was the leaner one. I trimmed the fat off before cooking. That was tender and good. The bar didn't have as many choices as another Shabu place that our family always go to but still plentiful. They also offer the chicken karangee for appetizer here but I didn't eat it. No appetizers bar and no beverages bar like the other shabu place. But it's a few bucks cheaper here. I never ordered the additional meats because that's all I can eat. It's a great deal if you have a big appetite. All tables around me kept on ordering more & more meats. Good to see people enjoying it. :) I will be back soon with my family. I think they will enjoy it.

I give Shabuya a solid 4 stars. It's probably the cleanest AYCE shabu place I've been to. I went on the weekend for lunch so the meat selection was tops. Got the prime rib cut which was delicious. The quality here is definitely better than other places I have tried. The noodle and veggie bar was great and they had a wide selection of sauces and condiments. Service overall was good. I would definitely comeback!

This spot is usually super busy, with a wait even on weekdays. My friend and I arrived right after opening to avoid the wait, it started filling up within 30 minutes! Pescatarian friendly, with a variety of seafood, tofu, and veggies, and vegetarian broth options. Unfortunately, the appetizers, chicken gyoza, chicken karage, and, soy glazed chicken karaage are all meat based.. Mon-Fri Lunch: $20.99 Dinner: $29.99 You can join the waitlist via YELP! :)

Being coming here for awhile now but the host lady and manager John is getting a bit full of themselves. Came on a Thursday, since there were only 2 of us they wanted to put us in the worst table by the kitchen. When we asked to be switched out the host lady and manager John were incredibly rude. It was not even crowded with plenty of seating! When my wife mentioned we will leave John snatched the menu off her hands. Why would you have a manager with this kind of attitude be the face of your restaurant?

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!

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.

Great food, all you can eat set ups with a spacious setting environment. I like the sauces that pairs well with the spicy tonkotsu flavor soups. Service was nice and warming . Would come back. One thing is, they change servers often so if you order stuff from one server, it might not get passed down to the next server.

Sydney our server was exceptionally friendly and engaging. She made sure we were doing well. This location is better than the one in Honolulu, except the weather, in terms of less wait and more things on the sauce bar. The price $20.99 for lunch is outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed the clean buffet and sauce bar. I highly recommend this location! Ask for Sydney!

I don'f go to AYCE places too often but I really enjoyed my experience here. Came on a Saturday afternoon around 3p and it wasn't too busy - thankfully since we had a group of 8. Definitely a great spot for bigger parties. And because you can just grab what you want from the self serve bar, buffet area thing it makes it so much easier for everyone! They have tons of options too. I always judge shabu and hot pot places by their sauces and I will say, Shabuya had yummy sauces! I personally really enjoyed the toro which was a very pleasant surprise. The music was great and staff is very very attentive and kind Thanks Shabuya crew!

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 option for shabu shabu all you can eat. Service was very fast after you get seated. They have a self serve items and they bring the meat and base soup to your table after ordering. The ambience is good. They have many tables it might just be little bit of wait to get seated especially if you're not in line and over the weekends.

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!

Food is amazing I love the loud music and the atmosphere is perfect for a date night but not fancy and I love that so I don't have to feel like you have to dress up after a long day. Drinks are awesome definitely recommend any of the soju capris!! So adorable comes with a color changing ice cube. Servers are so sweet and will literally try and accommodate any requests given. It's my favorite place.

A fun place to eat if you have a large group. Lots of choices and lots to eat. Quality is decent but what can you expect for an AYCE place. The service is always courteous and accommodating as we've been here multiple times for company luncheons. I love Tom Yum so have to wing it, improvise to make my own version of Tom Yum by using their kimchi. Overall good foods. Clean place.

We visited here because my hubby wanted shabu shabu. I joined the yelp waiting list so we only had about a 2minute wait. The broth was rich and full of flavor. The sides bar was pretty incredible. Shrimp, clams, swai fish, a multitude of veggies, an assortment of noodles and it's AYCE! I also ordered one of the soju capri suns... it was so refreshing. For $20 you get 4 different appetizers, 4 different meats, and the sides bar. You can't beat it. We had a wonderful waiter and the ambience is casual but they played hip hop so it seemed hip and cool. We drove from PV to try this place, glad we did

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

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.

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!

I have been to their other location and this place is consistent. My girlfriends and I were meeting up for lunch and decided to come here. The meat is of high quality. The staff are helpful and checks on you all the time. The veggie and seafood bar is great. I will say that this place is clean. The price is reasonable although I dont really eat much. Highly recommended when in Fountain Valley.

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.

20$ Lunch deal is worth 50$ -- best deal going!!!! Couldn't recommend Shabuya any more for an AYCE Shabu Joint

We have been in Shabuya many time, but tonight is the best night and experience for me because Jonathan Bui was our server and he did a fantastic job. I hope that next visit he could be our server again.

This place is good, for the price. There's been additional establishments opening up that will give them competition. Pros: yelp wait list, nice servers, decent quantity, self-serve = food quickly available Cons: food variety may be kind of lacking (if you're looking for trying authentic AYCE hot pot), time limit for eating (I think 90 min or 2 hrs max).

We went to Shabuya for lunch (3 people) around 1:30pm. The lunch price was listed as $20.99 per person, but when we got the bill, it came out to $29.99 per person. I think it might've been a mistake, but unfortunately, I didn't notice it until after we left -- my fault for not double-checking the bill. I tried calling the restaurant to sort it out, but the line was too busy and I couldn't get through. The food itself was good, and we enjoyed the meal overall, but I was a little disappointed about the billing issue and the difficulty reaching someone to fix it.

Solid AYCE shabu, especially during lunch special. I also love that they have lunch specials on Fridays! For my broth, I got half spicy miso, half water so the soup doesn't get too concentrated and salty once it boils off. Friendly staff. Good sauce bar. I was sad they don't have spinach noodles anymore or at least that day! Great meal to get your veggies and protein in.

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!

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!

Amazing and super attentive service from a lovely server named Leilani! She was literally the best. Such a bright personality! Makes me want to come back over and over! She made sure that everything was taken care of and perfect.

We celebrated my mom's birthday at Shabuya! We had a pretty large party but Leilani the goat helped us out with everything we needed and provided wonderful service. The food was great and all for an affordable price. I love meat

Great meal!! My server Leilani was beyond amazing!!! Offered great service, very friendly and fast!

So good everything was amazing service amazing food so amazing slaps 10/10 yum yum yum