Tabu Shabu - Thousand Oaks

I was looking for a sushi place and came here. It was not what I thought it would be. It is quite different and that was good. I was tired of the same old thing and needed a change up - and this place filled that need. Everything about it was unique. You sit at a big bar and cook your own food at the counter. The quality of the food was wonderful (cant hide raw food quality) and everything tasted great. The counter person was wonderful as well. The only problem I had was starting the dinner before taking pictures.

Mostly hotpot with variety of veggies and your choice of meat and noodles. Service is good by sam. Im just not into the way of seating arrangements. I was more hoping of tables and chairs .

The owner of the establishment is extremely friendly. The food was incredible and should be tried by everybody. They were very accommodating in their suggestions of mixing the different broths. I highly recommend going to taboo Shabu.

Very sterile atmosphere. I think it’s one of those kinds of places that acts like it’s introducing hot pot to a bunch of white people in the Midwest for the first time, as if a solid fifth of the conejo valley area isn’t Asian. Takes the social aspect out of hot pot by giving everyone their own hot pot and heating element. The food itself is fine enough, I mean you’re cooking it yourself so half of it’s on you, and I already knew how to do hot pot so I was fine in that regard. Overall, if you wanna turn what would usually be a social thing of stirring some meat and veggies into a pot into a weirdly patronizing experience with some dude over explaining to you how to boil meat, go for it. There’s nothing that really hits the spot for hot pot in the area beside it though, so we kinda just have to live with it.

So much fun and delicious. Service is excellent and friendly. All the meat is delicious. I had the salmon and short rib. Veggies are super fresh. Definitely check this place out.

Never had Hot Pot before so this was definitely a new discovery! We greatly appreciated Alex as our new food guide! He walked us thru everything and gave us all the tips on how to make it an incredible meal. Everything was fresh and delicious! And we enjoyed our new adventure! Thank you!

Food was excellent. Service superb. My 6 year old might have loved it more than I did. Which is saying something. Handled our party of 9 perfectly.

Place was great! The food was awesome and was a great new experience. You order your meat which determines your price for the meal then the soups and what noodle (anything other than udon is extra charge). The vegetables that come with each order perfectly components the soups and help balances the meal. Each person has their own soup and overall was a great experience. They’re appetizer like the poke tasted pretty good aswell but the place for a bit pricey so I put it as a 4.5.

If you're ever on your way to Solvang and need a delicious, soul-warming stop, Tabu Shabu in Thousand Oaks is a must. This cozy spot with all counter seating feels intimate and lively, and the service is absolutely fabulous. The staff made sure we had everything we needed and even went out of their way to accommodate my seafood-loving girl with a shrimp option for the kids' plate (although I'd love to see that officially on the menu). The variety of broths and noodles is impressive--my husband went for the tonkatsu and ramen combo, which he raved about, while I stuck with my go-to konbu, which was rich and perfectly balanced. Watching everything cook right in front of you adds a fun, interactive touch, and by the time we left, we were warm, happy, and full. Highly recommend for families, foodies, or anyone craving a great meal and a cozy vibe. We'll definitely be back!

I've never cared about chairs at a restaurant. But the chairs at tabu shabu are terrible. You can't scoot them in. They hurt to sit in. I would go way more often if it wasn't so uncomfortable to eat there. I'm surprised nobody ever mentions it. A simple stool with a back would do. Even a stool with no back would be better. The arm rest/sides are the problem. They are a nightmare for 50% of the population. The food is great and I'd love to eat here more often.

Went here last month for a Thursday night dinner, there wasn't a wait and we sat by the bar. Last time we were here was after pandemic and restaurants just opened up. We live in the valley and wanted to try a shabu shabu place this side of town. We always go to the koreatown one but we gave this one a try. We went back because we were in the area, we knew what to expect as we have been here before so it's a bit pricey but it's because of the premium meat and veggies. It is not an AYCE set up so you just basically order the protein you want. I ordered 2 regular proteins, hubs got the xl and my son got an xl as well of the ribeye. I spent the same amount as I paid for 5 in the other place in ktown. They're 2 different experiences. Definitely try the sauces they're sooo good. Service is quick and I like the bar setup except I feel like I have dinosaur arms and can't really reach the other side . Other than that if you're in this side of town it's worth the try.

Service was perfect. It's a little different so they explained everything nicely. It was fun cooking the food which tasted great. Searing is all at a bar type and barstools. There were kids and they all seemed to enjoying their meal. It's a little difficult to talk with more than 1 person.

Decent shabu especially because of the location! As someone who has been to Japan and eaten lots of shabu I'd say it's pretty authentic. The vegetables could be fresher but all in all the meat quality is very top tier! We got the angus beef ribeye- yum! Broths are flavorful too.

Staff was nice but food quality was subpar. Napa cabbage had black spots (a sign that the cabbage is old). Some of the meat was dark brown (before cooking), a sign of freezer burn aka improper storage of meat. Dishes were not well cleaned. Had to ask for new bowls because the ones given had old food stuck on it. Price is overpriced which I expect for Asian food in the 805 area but felt like a rip off because the food did not even taste good. Save your money and make hot pot at home or drive further to the 626 or 310 area for better quality shabu shabu restaurants.

This place is great for your shabu fix. Great customer service especially from Sam; he has great energy and very friendly. I'm glad there's a good shabu place close to me. I've already been here a handful of times! Worth giving this place a try

Food is great- service is friendly- they run out of stuff a little too often, hopefully that gets ironed out, but a fun and tasty experience

|[ s a d ]| Been to this chain in SD and loved it so excited to try this one. We drove an hour for it and utterly disappointed in so many ways: Service 0/5 super miss, did waitlist and waited at least 1.5 hrs, was then told we were next (we didn't inquire- they just came to us to tell us), but then proceeded to seat two other parties not officially on list for whatever reason. When we tried to get attention of person that told us we were next to ask, we were ignored. :/ I get they're busy but they could at least explain what was going on and we prob would've understood--it's the fact they didn't care (after we waited so long) that was a turn off. When finally seated, we had to ASK for lemon for our waters (when other people had lemon in theirs), had to ASK for utensils/tongs, had to ASK for sauces, literally had to flag down to ask for the most basic things, totally unacceptable!! Pot controls neglected as mine was first undercooked and after the adjustment I asked for, it was left on boiling till the end and soup burnt to a crisp. They were clearly rushing to close so we were prob extra neglected. Veggies DIRTY (see pics), they explained the veggies "had sunburn" lol) but no it was DIRT and stuff that can be wiped off! We asked for a replacement but it was also dirty. Doesn't seem washed. :( |[ t h e r e s t ]| Shabu sesame and ponzu sauces were the best part of whole experience. Broth okay but watered down. Salmon and veggies (beside being dirty) were decent enough but way overpriced for portion and quality. |[ e n v i r o n m e n t ]| People eating seemed to stay and chat after which made the wait even longer for limited seating. No policy about this which seems disrespectful for people waiting. At this visit people were drunk and shouting across the room to each other the entire time we were eating. It was a bit much (cute for the first 10 min)-- almost feels like I'm in a bar. :/ |[ o v e r a l l ] Tried to give benefit of doubt but kept getting burned lol. Food didn't make up for horrid service, no effort on quality or retaining customers. One of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while.

52° evening is a perfect recipe for a tonkatsu hot pot meal. And that's the reason why I was craving taboo Shabu for some beef, short rib, tonkatsu shabu shabu. Now some people say that the broth is the most important. Others will argue. It's the cut of meat, and even some will say it's the variety of veggies (the vegetarians). I feel like the broth is 50%, the meat is 25%, and the veggies are 25%. That's why Tabu Shabu is so good. There are four choices of broth, and a great selection of meats. The platter of veggies is a great selection and a pretty good amount. I also had the truffle edamame. The truffle flavor and smell was on the strong side, so if you're like me, and you enjoy truffle, it will be very satisfying. They also have a really great selection of drinks, beer. And the service is really good. I'm also glad that it was the only business open, so there was plenty of parking. It doesn't have to be below 70° to enjoy Tabu Shabu. But it definitely helps create a hot pot atmosphere that adds to the enjoyment level.

Can you actually eat here? just look at the pictures Loud drunk people yelling across the room to each other, 1.5 hour wait for seating. And the vegetables are unwashed and absolutely in sad state. the staff do not communicate with each other (we were told we were next 20 minutes before we were seated, behind 2 other parties "that were already there" but not told to us). Obviously can't blame the staff for the long wait, except we totally can. a party sat here for at least 3 hours nursing a cocktail and wine, choosing to talk to the staff (are they friends?) instead of leaving for the 7 party deep waiting list. had to beg for utensils, condiments, to turn down the fire (mine is burnt on the bottom).

You get a LOT of food! The shabby comes with your choice of protein/meat, sauce, rice, noodles, and a ton of vegetables. Plus there's a choice of add-ons, and who can resist adding a fresh soft boiled egg? I went with the sukiyaki soy sauce (that's the only thing I would have done differently - get the more traditional tonkotsu instead), ramen noodle, and Zabuton Wagyu short rib (I like lean beef). The ingredients were A+. Also, there's the fun factor that comes with Shabu. Bonus points because a lot of their meat is either grass-fed or locally sourced (Snake River farms). The location is an unassuming strip mall and it's a little stark and brightly lit inside.

Hurts me to write this review, as this was a once-a-week stop for us when it first opened - but this location has steadily gone down hill!! First let me say that Kayla is a sweetheart and does her very best every time we see her... but if you are familiar with Shabu as a cuisine and have had it all over Japan and in SoCal, this restaurant falls well-short of the mark and has suffered steady decline for the past couple of years. Ambiance - restaurant is loud and uncomfortable... bathrooms have what appears to be unused stainless steel kitchen equipment stored in them.. the counters have a rushed and dirty feel. Service - steady decline and short staffed always... forgetful... multiple requests for simple things such as napkins, sauces, bowls, a beverage refill or to then up/down a burner. The last time we were there, our veggie plates and meat plates arrived before we even had a pot of water on the burner in front of us... Kombu Dashi (basically water with seaweed) was served as just water - no seaweed for flavoring. My girlfriend received her sauces in the normal ceramic bowls, while mine were served in small plastic cups. While we both ordered the same veggie plates (everything) to go with our meals, hers was devoid of tofu and broccoli... the udon noodles are frozen and broken. (Noodles represent long life in many Asian cultures, and should never be served broken into 1 inch pieces). Quality and quantity....the sauces (which used to be served in generous quantities) are now filled to cover the bottom of the bowls unless you ask and wait for more... The meat portions have been scaled back substantially, to the point of the meat plate looking empty.... It's just sad and disappointing. The Restaurant just has a general feel as though it is not doing very well and they are cutting corners. Employee turnover is high. It is local - and They have a loyalty and rewards program which we have utilized, but even with $20 off the meal, we still feel kinda disappointed each and every time and talk about our experience the entire way home. We have recently found another chain (albeit far from Thousand Oaks) and the service, food quantity and quality are top-notch, and the pricing the same... so sadly, this last time has probably been our last. If you are familiar with Japanese Shabu, it is usually an upscale (and somewhat pricey) dinner experience... but it's all about the quality of the ingredients. You can get far more bang for your buck elsewhere, as well as a much better meal and dining experience.

My first time having shabu shabu and kayla and Raul were beyond attentive and informative. It felt like they were just here to help me. Never had any issues with my meal/questions or empty drinks. Even though it's summer im coming back for soup and drinks!

I've visited this location since they originally opened. A Japanese hot pot place with premium cuts of meat. The portion sizes are always pretty generous. If you aren't a big eater, you can split a portion with a person for a flat fee and you can both have your own broths. I actually recommend this if you're doing this for the first time so you can try 2 different broths. Service is always awesome here, everyone is friendly and they also have a Yelp wait list. It can get crowded especially when there is cooler weather. The bar is nice and is a fun casual place to try shabu shabu which I recommend if you have never had it before. They also have vegetarian options.

We've been here many times and Kayla is by far the best service we've ever received. The ambience she creates and the service she provides is unmatched and we hope to see her every time!

Hot pot is a delicious social meal concept and I wanted to give my kids the experience. I frequent locations in San Gabriel. Arrived with no wait showing online but there was a long wait. There are few seats at the bar and we waited 30 minutes sitting behind people enjoying their food. We were on the tablet wait list and few people were being seated. There's an outside patio that wasn't being used. Bar looks uncomfortable and high priced for what you get. People weren't really chatting because of the odd setup. I guess this is the best hot pot for miles but that says a lot for the lack of hot pot. After the half hour, we wisely went somewhere else and had a delicious dinner. Never returning.

I've eaten a lot of ramen here locally so I was happy to try the more hands on approach! Ther quantity and assortment of fresh vegetables was quite pleasing. I loved them all, the spinach, mushrooms, carrots and Japanese squash were very fresh. The ramen noodles were unlike I have ever seen, fresh and so good once cooked! The tonkatsu broth I selected was absolutely delicious and I added some of my friends spicy miso broth for added kick. We were also provided with a great selection of spices to add, which I absolutely loved. There was quite a variety of meats available. I selected short rib meat which was sooo delectable, and even more so when I dipped in their house made sauce. If you enjoy ramen try this. It's more interactive than most. This is clean eating at its most delicious!

This shabu place is a real gem in this town, and as far as I know, it's the only one of its kind around here so it's definitely worth checking out. Their food is high quality, especially their sukiyaki, which I really like. The staff are super friendly and provide great service, always ready to help out. One cool thing is that they offer a discount for military personnel. As for the menu, there's one thing I've got my eye on for my next visit: the black sesame ice cream. I've heard rave reviews about it, and I'm eager to give it a try myself. It's always exciting to discover new flavors.

This place was tasty. Lots of bar seating and it was particularly empty when I came in. It definitely filled up as I ate but was still nice. Service was good and helpful if your not familiar with the process. I went with the spicy miso base and regular veggies. I also did a large ribeye and side of the wagyu. They have garlic and other seasonings to add to your broth which was great. I dominated all the meat and veggies and was still able to fit some noodles down. A little pricy but very delicious. I will probably stop by a few times while I'm working in the area. Definitely give it a go of your a soup person it's for you.

My coworkers and I arrived a little bit before they opened on a Tuesday to celebrate my birthday. The parking lot is spacious and serves a number of small businesses in the same plaza. Since we were the first ones there, we got first dibs on seating. Only 2 more people ended up arriving to eat lunch while we were there (about an hour). The inside is pretty interesting and much smaller than I expected. There's one bar that loops around in a long arch where all the seating is with the employees attending to you in the middle. Each seat has its own individual induction stove where you can get a personal hot pot. The staff was friendly and had some nice conversation with us. They were attentive and our server gave us recommendations on meat and explained the entire menu to us since 3/4 of us had never been before. I decided to get the tonkatsu broth with a large two meat combination with wagyu zabuton short rib and prime ribeye. You get a choice of white or brown rice (I got white) and choice of noodle (I got udon). You also get a plate of vegetables included, which had Napa, spinach, carrots, tofu, broccoli, kabocha, shimeji/enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and Bok choy. I substituted carrots and spinach for more kabocha and enoki mushrooms. For the condiments they had goma sauce, a sweet and savory citrus sauce, Japanese seasoning, chili oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, grated daikon, and green onions. The meat was excellent. Super tender and delicious. The vegetables were good but I ripped a lot of them into smaller pieces because they were pretty large and I prefer smaller bites (cooks faster, helps prevent mouth burns, and bite size). The goma sauce was my favorite. The soup was pretty rich and flavorful. I also got black sesame ice cream which you can't go wrong with. A big serving! I've had some with a more pungent flavor but this one got the job done. Everything was delicious! They claim to be more "modern" which I'd agree with. Considering this is the only shabu place around here made it jump to 5 stars. Not my favorite shabu I've ever had but a great choice in town!

Atrocious Service!! So unprofessional. This review is so overdue but I thought I needed to share in hopes this place can get their act together and take some lessons in customer service. Nobody greets you, in-fighting between employees, and just an overall bad vibe. That said, I've been there probably 6 times all with the same bad experience, but since I love Shabu style food so much, I've gone back every couple months to see if things have changed. The last time was so bad I promised I would never go back.

Favorite food in the whole wide world. Shabu shabu means swish swish in Japanese! Stopped by for Monday lunch and ordered a regular natural ribeye (grass fed, 5oz) with a veggie plate & udon noodles with white rice. I got a split pot with kombu dashi (water and seafood) and sukiyaki (sweet soy sauce). The meal is served with ponzu (citrus soy sauce) and Goma (sesame sauce)...I love dipping my beef in the ponzu and the veggies in the goma. Make sure you add the green onions, garlic, and daikon to the ponzu and goma PLUS the sesame oil and chili powder. Shout out to the server who was working all my himself with at least 4 separate parties (Thomas maybe?). It's a u-shaped high top bar so you get to sit next to your companion and there's also patio seating. Big ample parking lot. Love shabu shabu and highly recommend!

Sorry ladies...But I'm taken! Lol Not only do I cook a mean meal, but I'll clear the table afterwards and will happily do all the dishes once we're done. And to top it off, my wife says that I'm pretty good in B.E.D too ;) (B)ringing out all of the trash. (E)mptying out the dishwasher. (D)rying all of the pots and pans. (I'm starting to think that's why she married me) haha. But hey! As much as I love cooking for my family while getting to be creative in the kitchen, then taking the time to clean up all of the mess that I made in the process... Sometimes going out and letting someone else do all of the heavy lifting, just ain't half bad. On a date night out with friends, my wife decided it was time to check out Tabu Shabu in Thousand Oaks and what an awesome experience it was. First and foremost... Grab a beer, a glass of wine or a little bit of Sake and just relax! I suggest a little Edamame starter while you peruse the menu and figure out just exactly how you plan on getting your Shabu Shabu on. Step 3... How to Tabu: -Pick your broth -Pick your protein(s) -Pick your Grains and your noodles. And get ready to party!! And if you're feelin' lonely, get yourself a broth buddy ;) (See menu for suggestions) From there, a Server will set you up for success and ensure your meal from start to finish is 100% seamless. Let the fun begin!! So I know I said earlier that I took the night off from cooking, but at Tabu Shabu, that's pretty much the idea. Sure, I had to babysit my beef & shrimp while they cooked literally right in front me, but the whole time I was just sippin' on my beer, conversing with our friends and watching the boiling broth of deliciousness work all of it's magic as I just sat there and relaxed. Best part is, you set and go at your own pace. -Want more beef? Go for it! -Craving other shrimp?? Have at it! -Veggies calling ??? Pick up the phone! All of your selections are right in front of you at your disposal ready to be cooked, by you, on your schedule. I Highly recommend for a date night, or just to have a good meal with your bestie. It's definitely an experience and something different to try. So.. Take that apron off... Put down the dish towel... And take the trash out tomorrow night... Tonight... Come get your Tabu Shabu on and let someone else (aka you) cook your meal for once all while someone else takes care of all the dishes.

We went to this place for my daughter's birthday. I had never experienced a hot pot restaurant before, so I was quite clueless. Thankfully, the staff was incredibly patient and took the time to guide us through the process of ordering and cooking the food. The broths were delicious, and the service was fantastic.

Don't know how I didn't get here sooner. Great food and service. We started with the cucumber salad. It was light and refreshing - I think they were brined and then marinaded in rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. We had the SRF wagyu short rib and the SRF wagyu chuck eye roll. We did the spicy miso broth, udon noodles, and added the ginger garlic sauce on the side. The vegetables were plentiful and fresh. They had 4 taps, with a couple local brews and Sapporo. Would definitely order everything we had again, but am also interested in trying some other items on the menu. Looking forward to my next visit!

Wow this place blew my expectations. Wish I lived near this place, I'd come here all the time. Service was great, food was the best! The broth I ordered was amazing. I had the spicy Miso and bone broth mixed together. I loved that it was a little sweet tasting. The meat here is great quality. I believe I ordered the wagyu short rib and the prime rib eye. Soooo tasty. The truffle oil is such a great touch to dip ur meat in. The cold house saki here was one of the best I had.

Delicious! Service was good and food was delicious. Lots of ways to customize your broth with condiments and sauces. Everything was very fresh and fast. Definitely recommend!

Amazing food, not as amazing service. Nice, good people working there though. Would recommend. Food is sooooo amazing.

Had a great experience here! The meat was tender and amazing. They had a great selection of veggies. The service was friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend and come back when in the area.

Happy I tried this place but I don't see myself going back. Food was good but not worth the money. Place was super clean and the staff were nice. For 3 people we spent about $140 and that is not including tip. Each of us got the 2 protein combination (size large). With one add on each (extra noodles, chili oil and egg) and one 6 piece gyoza appetizer.

So I started a Cultural Gastronomy group a few months ago, with the intention to try the food of different cultures and countries, and also to learn interesting facts from the countries who's foods we are trying. Eight of us descended on Tabu Shabu this afternoon! They don't take a reservation, but I had called last night and let them know I was coming with a big party. I also showed up earlier than we were intending to stay, so that I could scope out the tables. They were aware that we were coming, So we were at the curve of the horse shoe. Our server Kayla was delightful! She explained the process to all of us in detail, and made some good recommendations on the broth mixtures. A couple of the ladies who took up her recommendations were raving about the flavors. Tabu Shabu is experiential eating! It's not just about eating with your eyes and your palate, it's also about enjoying the experience of cooking your own food. Everything was super fresh; the vegetables were crispy and a visual delight, a couple of the friends ordered salmon, which was sushi grade which they ate raw. This is my kind of eating, I enjoy the cooking process - I don't like the clean up! I also appreciated that they would bring you more broth so that you could make a soup to go, which I absolutely did. And oh, get the crunchy garlic as an add-on. It adds a really delicious umami flavor to your meal. Can't wait to go back with my family!

Possibly *the* only shabu place in Ventura County (le sigh). Stopped by on my birthday to try out their Tabu for 2 -- a take out version of shabu, I was feeling spending dinner in PJs! The price, while it may seem a steep upfront price, was so worth it! We rented the "hotpot" setup for $10 -- 48 hours to return, without being charged additional $$, signed the release and off we picked our items 2 choices of broth - tonkotsu & spicy miso Noodles - udon Rice - white (great for the "after porridge" pot" Meat - picking smarter since it was no additional charge we picked prime level ribeye and wagyu chuck It came with all the dipping sauces, veggies which included cabbage, carrots, spinach, enoki mushroom, broccoli and tofu! Everything was packed securely and transporting it was a breeze, the hotpot had its own tote . Tonkotsu broth was my fave, it had the perfect amount of salt and didn't taste heavy as when I'm eating it with ramen, very shabu style. The dipping sauces were great, they even gave us "hot drops" with a lot of instructions. Definitely SPICY. We had enough food for another meal AND the infamous rice porridge with all the "leftover" broth and veggies. Returning the equipment was a breeze and the staff are always nice. Will definitely be back to either dine in person or do another shabu at home

Great quality meats, amazing broths & great vibes. I love Tabu!!!! One of the best hot pots I've ever had

We tried a few times before posting thisreview. The last time we went they were quite stingy with their veggies. I did point it out how lacking the amount was and they did give me some more but seriously I should not have to do that at all. Then I got my meat. Wow. I was stupified by how the small the meat slices were. Really? Do I need to point this out?? Are we not paying enough?? We made a point not to come back. We've been to other Tabu Shabu franchises but this place gave us the least amount of food. Unfortunately we won't be coming back here again... On the side note: the staff was friendly and nice!

So sad posting this, but man this place has changed!! I miss the old staff , and a quality has really gone down. Hope they fix this soon.

I came back just three days later to try their dinner.I had been here for dessert only. So happy we did! It is sister's birthday and I wanted to celebrate her. What better place than Tabu Shabu. Ben even remember me from a few days back and was just as friendly! Super sweet waiter. They were so busy today so it did take a bit to get your order but no problem! We were too happy to be angry about it. We got here at 5:15 and next thing we know... it was packed! It's def a place people love. I had the Tonkatsu broth, with tons of veggies and REG Wagyu beef. You can choose what size hot pot you'd like. I don't think I could do the larger sizes. It was a lot of food. It was delicious. It is 11 pm as I write this and I am still stuffed! We will def be back.

The food was great, but hot pot is always good so this place isn't special. The service was pretty bad, I came with family that wasn't well versed in hot pot and they seemed annoyed to answer questions. They didn't bring us tongs, ladles, spoons, or sides, didn't explain anything at all. Our server came and asked if we needed anything 15 minutes before we were finished and we asked for more broth and he said "Sure!" and made other people's broth and forgot about ours. Servers are very nice but anyone can be nice.

We had a great experience here at Tabu Shabu! The service was wonderful! I specifically have food allergies and the servers were very attentive to my allergies and didn't forget throughout our entire experience. The food was great! I really enjoyed the spicy miso. I would definitely come back. Thank you!

Just had a great lunch here! Been here a few times before and should have wrote this before! I am so glad that we have shabu shabu in this area. I'm always looking for good Hardy Asian food and this is what it is so many options services always top-notch !! All the flavors are fine tuned and the owner is very involved in making sure the quality is kept up daily. Delicious options for vegetarians even and for kids!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Every piece of food was fresh, even as I bit into the carrots and broccoli which generally can taste stale or like it's been sitting out all day, definitely wasn't the case. I love how customizable it all was and the atmosphere felt like home. A HUGE THANK YOU TO RAUL!!!! He was so friendly and kind! Since the moment we walked in the door he was running a million miles an hour so extremely hard working I was so impressed both by his service and kindness. Sam was super helpful and gave excellent customer service and stayed upbeat the entire time they were crazy busy! I have to stay what impressed me the most was the communication every single employee had, they kept checking in with us on wait times and while we ate they checked a perfectly persistent amount of times! I never felt lost in the crowd and left full and happy!! Thank you to everyone!! From Brittany & Raygoza

3/5 stars everything felt a bit rushed to get in and out. For our first time I wish it wasn't so rushed, we ended up paying way more than we should've because the menu wasn't explained to us, got charged an extra $6 to "share" our food as well as extra for our noodles but ended up ordering the necessary things to be considered our own meals and avoid the extra fees. Little tip be sure to have them explain how the menu works before placing your order. Food was pretty good a bit on the pricey side but expected with the cut of meat that you get. Overall I just wish the menu was explained more thoroughly and if everything wasn't so rushed it would've been a better experience.

Just got back from Japan last month and was craving shabu. This place did NOT disappoint. The quality was amazing. I had the grass fed ribeye with spicy miso broth. Added the broth booster. It was amazing!! Kayla helped us and made the experience even better. She started with asking my group if we had any allergies and was detailed. She was super friendly and genuine. Raul was also a joy! Great energy and loved the overall experience, on top of the delicious meal! 100% recommend Tabu Shabu!!

We LOVE this place! This is such a great spot for kids. It's engaging and interactive. The kids love to use the utensils and cook their meat and veggies. You can choose your broth, your noodles, brown or white rice, and then your meat(s) and sizes of said meat. You get your broth in a big metal bowl that's on a burner. Your veggies, rice, noodles and meat are delivered, and you get to cooking. There are an array of sauces to enhance your bite as well. Do not bring small children here. I realize I mention it's a great place for kids, but there is a hot burner in front of you. It's best for kids who understand and have restraint. You don't want the kids to burn themselves.

VERY good food. The service is fast. And they have a tv to keep you occupied. It's very pretty inside. I highly recommend coming here. You get to cook your own food and choose what you want. 10/10

I'm glad to have this place in the neighborhood. I give it 3.5 stars overall. The quality of the food and service were great. It gets busy so you have to wait and rsvp on the ipad outside until their ready for you. Once you get a text to come inside, you're probably going to be seated at the u shape bar. It's not too loud so you can have a conversation with your friend but it is distracting because you're sitting across other people and watching them eat. If your petite then you'll have a hard time comfortably enjoying your meal when your sitting at the bar (it's for tall people). They need to provide high chairs for adults because your cooking your food a little more than an arm's distance away and then transferring the food onto your dish to eat and then back up again to cook then back down to sit and repeat. My friend and I kept getting up on our chair to scoop soup into our bowl and I ended up not eating. To save myself some embarrassment I took food home and ate in peace. If I come back, I'm definitely requesting to sit at the tables outside so everything is close to me. It's not always open so call before you go. Lol

Wow, My son and I went to have lunch there and the meat was mediocore! I mean when the meat is cooked, it turns brown, like it's old stale meat. 2nd point. The cost was $76 including tax. Really for lunch? I was barely full and my son got a bit sick! 3rd point. I'm not sure why my son became a bit sick, rather it wasn't food poisoning, but his stomach started to hurt a bit into lunch. I'm not sure why but I ate about half his portion and he did not like it! We love Shabu and this was not worth it. Just saying. John

My son has been wanting to come back to this place for a year. We finally went for his birthday. Everything was fresh, our server was nice, portions are big. Will be back.

Good food and service! I like the tonkustu broth better than the spicy one. I love spicy normally too.