Tabu Shabu Bressi Ranch
2674 Gateway Rd Suite 190, Carlsbad
(760) 846-0778
Customers' Favorites
Wild Shrimp and Reserve Angus Beef for Tabu Shabu
Crunchy Garlic Edamame
Spicy Miso Tabu Shabu
Vague Beef Miso Broth
Mochi Ice Cream
Wagyu Short Rib
Cucumber Salad
Hot Pot
Recent Reviews
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.
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.
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...