Shabu Time

171 Jackson St, San Jose
(408) 275-1888

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Inkk Mann

I honestly have to say this is my all time favorite shabu in San Jose. My go to!!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roberto Reyes

I was here for a music event, and my group didn't know what to eat. We found this place online and went to get some food. Eric, our sever was AMAZING! Such a sweet guy, and was always coming back to our table to make sure we were having a good time refilling out waters and adding more broth when needed. Give that man a raise!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rocky Quat

My buddy cheeto told me to try this place out. I’m currently here on a Thursday night and the wait is about 20 minutes. Parking can be hard to find but after doing a full round I was about to get one across the street. It’s a cute little spot that can feel crowded with big parties but frees up fast. The quality of the meat is really good, with the various sides of veggies hit the spot. Too bad I missed the seasonal broth, I really wanted to try the bun bo hue, maybe if it comes bac

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

fernando solorio

The food was excellent. Our waitress was Amazing and super helpful when we placed our order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle Duehring

Outstanding. Addicted to the sukiyaki.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DINH PHUOC VO (ĐÌNH PHƯỚC)

Deliciously

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Scott-Poritz

Omg the food is Soo good. The staff is really amazing also. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Dumplings, Udon Noodle

Liz P.

The restaurant has a bustling and energetic vibe, but the noise level can be high due to limited sound barriers.

Friendly and attentive staff made for a positive experience.

The spicy miso broth stood out as a highlight, while the tonkatsu broth was a bit underwhelming without added spice. The entrees and appetizers were enjoyable, particularly the spicy dumplings and garlic edamame.

Long wait times and limited parking could make this spot tricky during peak hours, so calling ahead to the waitlist is highly recommended.

A great spot for flavorful food and lively energy, especially for small groups—just come prepared for a wait and parking challenges.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sukiyaki, Spicy Miso, Dumplings, Vegetarian, Angus Beef

Paula Burkley-Ibonie

Misled on pricing, I asked our waiter about seafood soup. (Told him I couldn't read menu due to recent catarac surgery) he said , "Yes, it's included" , okay, Great. When the bill came it was an additional $40$! (For the seafood)! While eating I did notice our waiter was taking shots with a "birthday /night out "for a group of gals he was waiting on. I saw 7 shots go down on his part. So , I am guessing he was pretty buzzed up when he (partially/ wrongly) explained pricing to me.
I guess I should have bailed when I saw the 3rd shot going down his throat. Still liked the food, just not that I went after reading about how affordable it is to eat great soup there. $89 for 2 people without any sides is just too much.
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Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Tolka

Cozy place. Prices were fair and portions were just the right size!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot

S. Padilla

Great food! I try and stop in every time I'm in San Jose. I'm never disappointed! The chili dumplings are fantastic!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Udon Noodle, Dumplings, Tom Yum, Hot Pot

Sachin Kalra

The food is FANTASTIC. If you enjoy spicy food, get the Sichuan broth, but beware that even the Medium Sichuan broth is SPICY AF, so if you don’t have the stomach for it, get either the mild one or another broth. The angus beef was perfect, and the udon noodles had great texture too. HIGHLY recommend the Cilantro Ponzu sauce - it adds a fantastic depth of flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Udon Noodle, Angus Beef, Hot Pot, Sichuan

Vincent Hoang

Best Shabu in all of the bay, sauce is out of this world

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ryan ramirez

Eric is the best waitress

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kiet Lam

Yummy. Japanese Shabu/hotpot where you cook your foods to your liking. Service was top notch. Our server Eric, he was friendly and a bundle of joy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Spicy Miso

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