Tabu Shabu North Park

Individual pot style hot pot at the bar counter. The service and good quality is excellent. The sweet broth is one of the best broths I’ve had. They provide a big enough portions of vegetables, rice, and noodles to fill you up. The meat quality is great and the sauces are well prepared for dipping.

This restaurant is a real gem. We went here because of the great vegetarian options. Usually at other restaurants I have to pay full price although I'm vegetarian. They are very kid friendly too (had some crayons and a coloring sheet). I also liked that they immediately asked about allergies and took care of it very well. Another great thing is that you will be seated at one big round table. Most important thing though is that the food was amazing (although I can't say anything about the meat). Loved the service, loved the atmosphere, loved the food, loved everything!

One of the BEST hot pot spots in SD!! This restaurant has been saved on my to go list and my fiancé and I finally walked 5 min from home to try and OMG! I love the energy when greeted, the seating in a big square makes it fun and more sociable! Our host had amazing recommendations and my go to for now on is the Sukiyaki!! Everything was soo good and fresh… I’m going back this week! Truly a memorable experience!!

This was my first ever hot pot experience and every choice I made was just perfect! It was such a fun experience and I didn’t want to stop eating even though I was very full. I really appreciated the variety of vegetables offered to add to my soup. I used absolutely everything and couldn’t recommend more highly.

Feeling soooo thankful for the delicious dinner with my boyfriend last night! There was a guy with reddish hair that was so incredibly fun to talk with since it was for me a new experience! I am thankful for the yummiest soup that came from the Waygu meat and Ribeye Steak! 🥩 It was alll sooo good along with the Yummiest strawberry 🍓 Mochi!!

10/10 fun eating experience, personalised food whilst also being able to be super social with your group! Thanks Luke & team for the great service and atmosphere!

This was outstanding! The atmosphere, the food and the service were amazing. I would highly recommend! Ask about the broth mix with chili and pork( you won't be upset). When you're finished everything is packaged up in a nice to go soup!!

Menu is smaller than it used to be and they made some changes but it is still delicious. The meat quality is going to be hard to beat elsewhere. They used to offer free 2nd plate on veggies if you wanted more as well as broth if you got low. That didn’t happen this time. However, we were so full by the time we got to the end that we didn’t need it. The staff was friendly and doing their best to keep up with a full place even though they looked short-staffed. Another good experience.

Good & service were amazing, you ca. take your time and enjoy your food! Recommend 100%.

Amazing food. Amazing vibe. Awesome way to spend any night of the week cooking up our broth. Our server Brice and he walked us through all the steps and had us taken care of the whole time.

Tabu Shabu is a restaurant specializing in pot per person Shabu-Shabu, a Japanese hot pot style that involves cooking thinly sliced meat, seafood, and vegetables in a flavorful broth at the table. AMBIANCE High-top, bar-like layout. Everyone gets their own pot SERVICE Friendly, helpful, and front loaded as all food gets delivered upfront. FOOD BROTHS MISO: briny kombu and savory white miso TONKOTSU: flavorful pork bone broth NOODLES 5/5 udon: thick wheat flour noodle, soaks up flavors 4.5/5 fresh ramen noodle 4/5 shirataki: yam starch noodle, love that there's a carb free option PROTEINS 5/5 LARGE Prime Premium Ribeye. Tender, beefy 4.5/5 REG Reserve Prime Short 4/5 LARGE Beef Belly: tender, quite fatty ?/5 PREMIUM Combo DBL PARKING Street side

Loved the miso broth and all the veggies. Very much a big portion of meat. The service was fast, and they neatly put away take out boxes for anything that was left over. The ambiance is casual, nothing super fancy. It's north park-esque!

We (party of 4) came by on a Monday around 5:30 PM--it was pretty empty initially, which was nice. I believe they've got Happy Hour until 6 PM on weekdays (20% off the bill). As mentioned by other reviewers, absolutely top-tier service and staff. Our server, overheard us celebrating a couple of milestones and went above and beyond--surprising us with a complimentary bottle of champagne, a Wagyu sampler, and mochi ice cream. We were completely blown away by the kindness and hospitality. It made the experience extra memorable! Parking is mostly side-streets and residential areas, not too bad for a week day, but I can see it filling up quickly on weekends. Overall, a wonderful experience. The setup is a wraparound bar where everyone gets their own hot pot. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food--would absolutely recommend!

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. I have never had such wonderful service before in my life! I went with my mom and the servers there treated us as though we were the VIP guests in the place. They were wonderful at refilling everything we wanted and needed and they even made sure we were taken care of. The service is immaculate! Not only that, the food was wonderful. The pork broth was no salty and they gave such a wide variety of veggies to eat with our meals. We left feeling extremely grateful and satisfied!

Ordering is very similar to Mokkoji: you choose a broth, carb, rice, and protein. Definitely pretty filling but healthy. Love the GF and vegetarian options available. Seating is bar style which allowed staff to be very attentive to your needs and concerns. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming - definitely the highlight of dinner. Street parking available.

ORDER sukiyaki broth (3/5) -- w/ udon & beef belly my group of 5 waited over an hour at around 6:40pm. not worth the wait. no matter where i go for shabu, i always get the sukiyaki broth. however, the sukiyaki here is way too sweet for my liking. the regular beef belly comes with around 10 pieces, which is far less than most places. there is a good amount of vegetables, but i noticed 3/5 of my party didn't get squash & the other 2 did. not a big deal though. you basically just get full off the carbs. SERVICE my server was nice, but i wish he was more attentive. everything came out before we got utensils. overall, still really kind service. AMBIANCE lots of street parking available. inside is nice with bar style seating.

Food fresh and amazing!! Concept of hot pot with add your own flavors was too notch. I got the udon with short rib and it melted in my mouth! Service and attention to detail is top notch! Kevin S shows passion with his job and strives to make it enjoyable experience. He took the time to explain everything and then gave us space and time to make our decisions! The quest part of the experience was waiting on the broth to boil! The only reason I gave this place 4.5 stars is the seating arrangement is kind of odd so you can't hear yourself or neighbor once the seating is full. If your easily over stimulated it might be a little rough on you. Everything else was great!!! I will return!

I've been here a couple times with my friends, and it's pretty decent. We've always been seated right away and parking is not too bad but it is located in North Park so it's all street parking. It's right next to a residential neighborhood and I've always been able to snag a spot. The decor inside is really trendy and modern with neon signage lights and framed photos. It's all bar seating so if you're short, you're out of luck. Service is friendly. Although this place is good, it's not my go-to hot pot place for a few reasons. For the price point, I don't know if it's quite worth it. I've ordered the tonkatsu on both occasions and while good, at the end, the soup base was really salty. Also, just me being picky but I didn't like how we weren't able to add the fire drops inside our actual soup and only in our sauce. I will say though I love the choices they offer in noodles. I love shirataki noodles so imagine my surprise when I saw that they offered it as an option here (I've never seen any other place do that). If you're watching your macros, I definitely would recommend coming here but me personally, I don't think it's my go-to for now.

Great place to try when in north park! The concept is so neat for a personalized Shabu experience and you get your broth turned into noodle soup or porridge in the end. We did the pick 2 meats with tonkatsu and miso broth. We don't regret our choice at all. Wagyu Chuck Eye + Kurobata Pork Wagyu Chuck Eye + Beef Belly ALL SO GOOD!! Don't forget to grab the truffle oil for dipping. Bryce took care of us; very chill vibes. Nice to see everyone working together to complete their tasks. Dining is very cozy bar style... we also left with Tabu Shabu Padres merch. GO PADRES!

Obsessed. The staff is a collection of gems. The mochi ice cream dessert is a fun conclusion to the meal. I'll admit, it's more work than a normal date night, but it's really scrumptious! The protein is high quality and the soup bases are flavorful. The side sauces are my favorite additions, sometimes I want to drink them. It feels relatively healthy, it's filling, and it's just a good time. I even brought my mom, and she had a blast playing with the favors and sipping sake with a side of Sapporo. I'm here for it.

Was visiting SD with my boyfriend recently, we were craving some shabu and came across Tabu Shabu on Yelp! First thing's first, parking here is so weird and kinda limited. There's literally no parking lot or anything, just street parking in a very deserted area with no other businesses around LOL. Not gonna lie, I was concerned for a bit, but everything turned out to be fine. Walking in, I really liked the vibe and ambience of the restaurant. It was decked out in Christmas lights + decor and neon signs! The entire restaurant is basically bar seating and a forewarning when you walk in, it's so steamy and foggy inside that it can be hard to see at first LOL. It was a Monday night so it was pretty empty. We got seated and decided on the miso broth, prime beef belly, white rice, and udon to share! The quality of the meat was excellent and the miso broth was so flavorful! Everything from their dipping sauces to the veggies tasted fresh and paired well with our meal! The service was very attentive and they helped us whenever possible. In all, this is a solid shabu spot in SD, but the location was a bit sketchy to me and kinda threw off my experience. Would recommend though if you're craving shabu and are ever in the area!

Went late night, delicious Shabu bar. About 3-4 types of broth, I got miso and the worker put drops of chili to make it spicy. We also got a pitcher of beer, thank god it was cold. As for the food it was great and delicious. They gave you veggies as well and choice of sauces. Honestly I recommend it, but if you late night make sure to put yourself in the waiting lists and you can walk around a bar there and wait to be called. It took awhile to get a seat for 3.

A delicious meal with quality ingredients and a fun and friendly vibe. If you've never tried shabu shabu, the personable servers will walk you through it, but if you have, be prepared for some of the best at this lively, tasty spot. A great drinks menu too!

I went to Tabu Shabu yesterday, and I had an OK experience. At Tabu Shabu, everyone gets their own individual broth, which is nice if you and your party want different soup bases. When you order, you select your broth, rice, noodle, and protein. I selected miso, white rice, udon noodles, and reserve short rib. I thoroughly enjoyed my selection. The miso had a nice, light flavor to it and did not taste greasy/oily. It simply just tasted like miso soup, which I liked. I also enjoyed the cut of my meat as well as the sauce selection they had. I was, however, a bit disappointed in the portion sizes. The price of this place is a bit hefty for a non-AYCE shabu restaurant. I understand the sentiment (and definitely enjoyed the food), but it feels as if you're mostly paying for overpriced vegetables. I wish their price point was lower or that they gave you a bit more meat/sides. The service, however, was excellent! The worker was very sociable and kind. Despite this, however, I am not too sure that I would return. For this price, I think that you could get good quality AYCE shabu elsewhere.

If you become anything like a regular, you're going to have direct attention from the owner and probably get some delicious drink comps. The reward system is great and oh yeah the food is wonderful.

Some of the best broth I've ever had (and you can season / tweak it to perfection with their add-ins that come with each pot). The meat is delicious too but the portions don't feel filling for what we paid at the end of the meal. I appreciate that they let you take home leftovers (they should really sell their full broth to go!). Service is strong - everyone was super informative and friendly. Very impressed with their ability to keep turning seats and accommodate dates or groups. When they first opened I remember having a great impression of a trendy spot with great moody ambiance - perfect date night vibes. We just visited for the first time in a while and I'm not sure if I misremembered or something changed because it felt a ton more casual and meh ambiance-wise. Really brightly lit and for lack of a better term, it looked sort of "worn." We'll be back for the food for sure and definitely recommend it to others with the caveats noted above!

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I was pleasantly surprised after being a bit hesitant when I observed that I was the only Asian customer when I walked in and none of the employees were Asian from what I could see. A hot pot place without Asians? I wonder how this will turn out... and it turned out amazing! The menu is a bit on the pricier side but the quality was amazing. I appreciated that they basically provided everything you would need for hotpot and if the broth or sauce was not up to your individual taste you can customize it and change things up. The miso was a bit bland for me but after adding some fish sauce/sesame oil and a bit of gochujang it was perfect. They helped pack the leftovers. I ordered the LG (1/3 lb) wagyu and it was the perfect amount for dinner. I would probably try a combo of meats next time. I used the rice in the broth to make a porridge for my next meal.

Food and service was excellent, 1st time here felt comfortable and happy, fun to cook food

A more traditional shabu type of set up where they sell in sets (cannot remember if there's an AYCE option) but still great quality especially if you join their rewards program. The service here was excellent and I love that they give you a soup base to make a udon at the end if you like that! Parking is available nearby off the streets, read for signs. Would love to come back!

Great food! Great service! The staff was very hospitable! We came here during a bachelorette weekend trip after another restaurant had us on a waitlist for 3 hrs before they told us they could not seat us. The staff at Tabu Shabu welcomed us, sat us and served us right away! Our server gave us a special treat on the house. They made our bride feel so special! Our servers saved the night and gave us an unforgettable experience!

Long story short everything was great! 7.5/10 For starters Michelle was a great server, she was helpful and insightful with the menu and our questions. The size of the restaraunt is nice. My main gripe is that the amount of noodles they give was not enough for the amount of time you'll spend at the table. The meat was great, the broth enhancer is delicious, the veggies are good too. All in all the time spent was good and would come again

Not your average dining experience which was pretty enjoyable. The flexibility of options for the hot pot was good with various broths, meats, and noodles. It's nice that they recommend you mix it up with your party so then things can be shared. It's on the pricey side though so beware. Lots of food, but lots of money too! Almost $200 for three of us and we got chicken, shrimp, and rib eye. Staff will maintain the pot heat and boiling point and you just let it do its thing by throwing in all your goodies! I was truly stuffed by the end of our meal. We came on a Friday evening around 7:30 and luckily there was no wait time. Heard that's not always the case though so you may need to be prepared to wait.

One of the best hot pot places I've been to! Definitely beats the hot pot places in AZ lol. As soon as you enter it smells sooooo good! The staff is friendly. It can get busy so if you can place yourself on the waitlist via Yelp I highly recommend that. The food was bomb. ( I wish I got pics but when food is good- your stomach eats first!!) You customize it to your liking. I got the miso broth (spicy), added ramen noodles & had beef as my choice of protein. Everyone has their own little station & you cook it to your liking. I loved the tray of assorted veggies you can add to your broth. The mochi dessert was delicious. The gentleman who seem to run the place or is head manager is so cool! He knows how to maintain conversations & not be awkward around guests. Would love to come back whenever I'm in SD again!

I've been craving hot pot for sooo long and I was able to check this place out! Visited on a Wednesday night and there was no wait to be seated. The seating is bar-style, so you sit pretty close to other customers. Its a nice ambiance watching the staff prepare the food in the middle though :) I ordered the sukiyaki broth with beef belly. The regular size meat plate was the perfect amount. The broth was sweeter than others I've tried but still really yummy. They are generous with their vegetables and sauces as well. Staff was friendly and attentive! I would visit again.

After coming back a couple times, Tabu Shabu has become a convenient Japanese-style shabu with premium meats. As one of the few restaurants open late in the area, they offer a trendy option with bottomless sake brunch on weekends, local drafts, and even a food challenge. It's a $6 difference for large 2 item combo vs premium ($32 & $38). Good experience if you don't have shabu at home, with street parking available.

First time having hotpot and this place is it! The service was incredible. We had a larger group and were nervous about a long wait but only waiting for about 20 minutes. Waiter was so patient with those of us who hadn't been to hotpot before and explained everything to us. It's a casual place, very fun and upbeat. The food is delicious! Especially on a cold San Diego night.

What sets this place truly apart is the service. The workers are hilarious and do their part to ensure that your experience is one of a kind and memorable. A fair warning, it's a little on the pricier side of Shabu. And that's fine, because you're definitely tasting that price difference in quality. This isn't an AYCE, it's more an eat at your pace. Would I go here again, yes. Do I sometimes think twice on the price, yes. From an honest perspective there are a ton of places that will give you the quick fix, this isn't that. It's an experience you enjoy.

I love hotpot, and this place has an amazing selection of proteins to choose from, including some premium wagyu cuts. The service has always been pretty good, even though they're always packed! I'd be prepared to wait if you're pulling up on a weekend for dinner, I haven't tried eating here at other times. Also great alcohol selection to match with your shabu. Staff is always super friendly too.

Went here to eat on a solo dinner. Honestly perfect place for a solo dinner or couples dinner. Everyone gets their own pot so you can really curate your broth to your liking. It was perfect as a single person as the staff was attentive and friendly. The restaurant wasn't over stimulating though I do with there was one more tv so those closer to the entrance could see. Eating there reminded me a lot of eating at a random restaurant in Japan.

Came here for a late valentines dinner and luckily it was a weekday so we were seated rather quickly. The food and the presentation was a whole experience for us bc neither of us had tried hot pot before, but it definitely won't be the last time for me. I loved it, the soup was great and I loved that it was us doing the "cooking", very fun date night.

Always amazing! The vibe, the food and service is amazing. Waygu short rib with a raw egg is my go to!

I LOVEEEE TABU SHABU! The quality of the meat at tabu shabu is top tier and the place itself is very clean. I've gone 4x total with friends, family, and alone and honestly it has hit the spot each time. Steven is my favorite server here and is sooo sweet, personable, and helps you in figuring out what you want to eat and takes care of you really well making the experience a phenomenal one. You can sample the broths before picking and even mix broths together if that's what you prefer. While this isn't a place known for sushi, their spicy salmon hand rolls are large and very fresh! I would recommend trying it for those who are sushi lovers. The service here is quick even when its busy. I personally recommend the sukiyaki broth with udon and wagyu short rib. But if its your first time here, you should try the two item combo to see which meats you like best. Overall amazing food and service.

We were looking for a close hot pot place and one that stayed open late and we found this place. It's super aesthetic but all of us are vegetarians. They only had meat options and nothing if you are not a meat eater. We thought it would be Chinese style with two different hot pots. Instead we were given just vegetables to put in hot soup. The waiter was nice but the pricing was confusing. I wish they'd add an option for vegetarians or something.

First time eating at Tabu Shabu. Came in for lunch when they opened Saturday noon and were the first ones at the restaurant. The two working were Steven and Luke and Steven had the pleasure of being our server. He was extremely attentive, informative, and honestly some of the best service I've received from a restaurant in a long time! Food was excellent, my friend and I did a shared pot (+$6 to share), you get to choose two broths. You get to sample the broths before deciding and you can also mix and match them. It was suggested to get the tonkotsu mixed with the chili oil, which my friend ended up getting and really enjoying. I opted for the sukiyaki which was also enjoyable. We ordered the two item for the meats and selected ribeye and lamb. Overall experience was great and would definitely return. The restaurant is U-Shaped where servers were in the middle. Parking isn't the best cause it's street parking but it's North Park, so that's expected. CHECK IN ON YELP TO RECEIVE FREE MOCHI ICE CREAM! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 6/5 Parking: 3/5

Love this place! Great food and the staff was super cool and went through the whole Process with us. Been here a few times now and always have a blast!

I have to admit I am totally new to hotpot, after only trying it for the first time last year and I love it! Still practicing my meat twirls and trying to figure out how to put together good sauces! What we ordered: * sukiyaki broth | udon * spicy miso broth | ramen * reserve angus ribeye * prime beef belly Loved their sukiyaki broth and the pasteurized egg it came with definitely elevated each bite of meat and had me wanting more! My fiancé loved his miso broth and it was nice that they put the spicy paste on the side so that you can control your spice level. We were so hungry we basically finished everything we ordered but next time I will definitely have to try to save some leftovers because I saw that they can make a porridge for you to take home! The bar seating is kind of tight, and I was constantly trying to adjust things on the table to keep them out of the way for my neighbor. I went with one person and it's fine for two, but a group might be hard to take.

They had great vegan meal options and very helpful service! They also did a very cute birthday song.

I wanted to like this place more, but there were a few things that I think I just really missed from other shabu shabu restaurants I've been to previously such as a help yourself salad bar, unlimited noodles and more veggie and side options. The service was really fantastic though and I like the concept of everyone circled around this huge bar. The meats we ordered were really good, the short rib and beef belly. I thought the spicy miso broth I got was just okay, but I had leftovers at home the next day and the flavor was way tastier! I thought the bill would be higher than it was so that was a nice surprise. Between the two of us, we each had our own pot, one set of meat, some dumplings and cucumbers to share. My husband had a beer and I had a topo Chico and I think it was around $85. Leftovers lasted me three more meals, although I did have to go buy some ramen noodles for the broth. This is definitely a good date spot or for two friends. I can see it being hard to get a spot for more than 2 because you have to wait for the bar seats to open up.

We were so hungry we didn't even have a thought for pictures I'm sorry but it was 10/10!!! Stopped by for a late night dinner and it was one the happiest most delicious spontaneous decision I ever made!! I hadn't done shabu in the longest time and it was my best friends first time, Steven was kind enough with genuine intent to explain the whole process for us. Not only was food 10/10 but so was their service. Such a nice chat with them and even recommended other spots in the area! Shoot we even recommended spots back down in our area where we all ended up taking notes! I got the udon with beef brisket in a tonkotsu broth with a seltzer on the side! Can I just say I love the way you can customize your broth to your liking with spices and oils and sauces as well as cooking your meat and veggies to your liking. I wanted to drink mine with a straw that's how amazing it was!!! Big big portion that you can take home after and split that into two meals! My best friend got the ramen in tonkotsu with the prime ribeye that will just melt like butter the second it touches your tongue. Oh my goshhhhh. Steven told him that the second I get a taste of his prime rib, I would want to steal and ... ahahah I wanted to switch so badly!!!! Since it was a late night it was pretty quiet and chilled out. They have tvs in there and cool wall art all around! 10/10 recommend this place and I can't wait to be back!

I didnt realize after eating here for so many times, we didnt write a review. The vibe of this place is brilliant. Kids hotpot is excellent, though most of the times it was only our kid in the place. The broth, sauces are sensational. The proteins are ok. The service is impeccable, servers check on the patrons regularly enough. And having to try that one drop of fiery sauce was a fun experiencez

Came here on a cold night and it was great' The staff here is super friendly. It's kind of a western take on hotpot but still with very Asian elements if that makes sense. The menu doesn't have any weird ingredient options (internal organs) or soup base like tomyum but it still had a good variety like miso soup. At the end of the meal u can choose to upgrade to porridge which was quite unique! It was a lot of food and v salty but we packed it to go and took it home. We cut it down with more water at home when heating it up and it was perfect for breakfast :)

The food was so yummy! I really enjoyed the tonkotsu and suriyki broth! Michelle our waitress was so kind. The whole staff was very helpful and accommodating. They were very vigilant about my peanut allergy. Cool vibe inside.

So happy to find a Tabu Shabu location here in SD! The food is always fantastic, but the incredible service is what makes this place so special. They're amazing at making everyone feel welcome. We came to celebrate our friends' pregnancy today and Aaron was an absolute rockstar!! He explained things so well and was extremely attentive throughout the night even though it was very busy. He was also so accommodating to our little one with a cool pirate cup for water, some crayons, and a coloring page. At Tabu Shabu each diner gets their own individual hot pot with a selection of flavorful broth bases, a choice of rice, choice of noodles, big plate of veggies, and a choice of protein. They have a variety of great quality, thinly sliced meats that cook within seconds and melt in your mouth. Even if you're vegetarian, the wide range of veggies is very satisfying. Tonight there was spinach, napa cabbage, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, seafood mushrooms, carrots, kabocha, broccoli, and tofu. There are a plethora of ingredients to customize your soup and dipping sauces to make the meal perfect for your palate. The restaurant is bar-style seating, so make sure your whole party is there (whoops our friends were still walking over when our name was called the first time). Parking is a little tricky, especially with all the one-way streets and residential streets. There is also a lot about 2 blocks away if you don't want to deal with street parking. Check in on Yelp for a free mochi platter (you get to pick 3 flavors!)

I have been to a few shabu places and this one is right up there! The meat selection is really good. Nothing wild. They do the basics really well. My favorite broth is miso. And service is very prompt. I have been back a few times!

I finally came back (it's been 3 years according to my first review) and wow what a difference. Really enjoyed my meal here and so did the 3 others I came with. One of the servers recommended a 2 broth mix that was great. Another person recommended putting some of the broth booster on the rice. Felt like the value was there this time. Will be back! Only issue was the wait time was a bit longer than estimated, understandable tho.

The food tastes very good, the waiters recommended what to eat, how to mix flavors so the food would taste better, the wait time was like 10 min so we ordered some drinks before getting seated. We would like to come back next time we visit San Diego. It is a nice area to enjoy some great food.

My fiancé and I love coming here for date night! The servers will let you taste the different types of broth to figure out what you like. I recommend mixing the sukiyaki and tonkotsu broth. All of the premium meats melt in your mouth and are delicious. I also love the prime beef belly if you are looking for the more affordable but option. The prime beef belly may even be my favorite out of all of them! They also have rotating beers on tap which is always great If you are a large party, I would avoid this place though. As it's hard to talk to others since it's all bar like seating in a row. You can really only have a conversation with the people seated next to you.