Tabu Shabu Bressi Ranch

We had a great time at Tabu Shabu! The wait staff was friendly and attentive, food was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Amazing date night! Super friendly knowledgeable staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

1st timer here!

I read through the bad reviews and happy to share some advice. As far as wait time, it’s to be expected for this type of dining. I went in with the expectation of waiting, just check in and they will text when ready. As far as the quality, everything tasted fresh!! You get a full plate of veggies with tons of oils, sauces, and spice to add to your broth. Make sure to ask questions about the broth, some are simple so that you can add your preferred flavors. It seems like this isn’t a typical traditional hot pot set up and I’m totally okay with it. I actually enjoyed having my own pot and I was able to eat the entire thing.

Paid a little more for the premium meat, ribeye and short rib… I regret NOTHING! I guess I’m only sad that I didn’t have more of their pumpkin slices - pairs so well with the meat!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A hidden gem! The seafood platter was fresh and beautifully presented.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a horrible experience here last night
I’ve never left a review for any place but felt obligated to do so this time
We were sat
It was my daughters bday
There were four of us
My daughter and mom split a meal
We ordered and them food was brought to us with no utensils
When finished it took forever to get our check and get food to go
The mochie never came
We just discovered she overcharged us by $40 because she did the bill wrong
Never again

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

food was good(you cook yourself). service avg because seemed like only 3 service staff for 20 customers. Shabu is more ongoing service intense for adjusting flame on hotpot, drink Refills, etc (our party of 6 celebrating Fri dinner time). also note only bar seating avail. very poor parking.. ended up 8 min walk by CVS pharmacy a block away. total experience 3 star.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Tabu Shabu scratched an itch my wife and I have had since our SF days—and wow, did it deliver. The whole setup lets you cook everything to your own liking, which makes dinner feel like an experience, not just a meal. We loved building our own bowls and dialing in the flavors just right. The ingredients were top-notch, the food was delicious, and the staff made the whole thing easy and enjoyable. Safe to say we’re officially back on our shabu kick thanks to Tabu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If it wasn’t so expensive, this place would have 5 stars. It’s an experience and you can’t really blame the restaurant if you don’t like your meal, because you cooked it yourself! I appreciate Dylan’s attention to his patrons, super kind and always on top of it. Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great for people who are gluten free! Lots of options and very tasty

Food was amazing. Service was prompt and everyone was friendly and polite. Top notch! Thank you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Tabu Shabu

It's definitely a culture change for us. We identified as 1st timers, and our server walked us through the entire process. Kudos to her. The food was good, healthy and a lot of work. We probably won't go back, but this style is a growing trend. Go try it. You'll definitely be healthier when you're finished.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vague Beef Miso Broth

Solid shabu joint! Would go back if we lived nearby! Service was great too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

I can’t consciously give this more than 3 stars. Let's start this off by stating that this "Shabu" thing is not for me . . . or my wife. Too much work. Why would I again pay so much for a lunch meal for two that I essentially do all of the work (~$91, no cocktails, tip included)? Most everything on the menu was an up-charge.

I guess traditionally, Japanese food is careful to artfully plate for presentation. Well done Tabu. However, my customer experience guided me to accept only mediocrity in its most blatant form on all other touch-points.

The quality of the food was decent, but seemed to rely solely on fresh, yet somewhat lacking the ‘good’. The broths were sloppily mixed directly in front of us, poured haphazardly into the Shabu pot and placed on an induction burner at each bar station. That just began the process of placing everything and then more on the already crowded place setting. I had to get creative with placement, because having something in the wrong spot could mean the difference between eating or wearing the item. Too much crowding of the utensils, tongs, ladle, water glass, ice tea, plate of protein, plate of vegetables etc. etc. etc.

The front seats just inside the door seem to be where all of the “newbies” sit since it’s most convenient after the owner/manager would say “sit wherever “. I began to think I was sitting in the wrong restaurant. Kinda disgusting seeing the ventilation system overhead has allowed the steaming pots of broth to begin corroding the fixtures.

I kept feeling as if I was doing something wrong or was otherwise incorrectly doing the "Shabu" thing. The way the roundabout construction of the winding 'bar' is set up, I kept catching momentary eye contact with multiple people that were observing me flail the mess into my mouth . . . or the counter area and induction cooktop. I didn't find any way of not making a mess.

Maybe this is the latest craze for healthy dining, but I think I can find a more suitable way of spending my lunch money.

Dicks

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Extremely friendly staff and enjoyable atmosphere. Personal hot pot is a great way to create your own recipe and cook your own food. Easy parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

Great experience. Tons of food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Wagyu Short Rib