To accommodate varying preferences, both à la carte and AYCE options are available. The meat was notably fresh. I was pleasantly surprised by the tenderness and lack of any unpleasant odor in the chicken breasts. I particularly appreciated that the freshly prepared appetizers are included with the AYCE option, which were as good as any Japanese restaurant serving tempura or karaage I've tried. Although it was a busy Friday evening, our server, Kevin, and the other staff members were attentive, regularly checking in to see if we needed anything further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dominic Pombo
Wagyu short rib melted in your mouth
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef, Tonkotsu, Wagyu
Yoshi Wood
We were greated with a friendly and warm hello. Seated and had a conversation about the meats. I have to say Andrew stood out from the rest of the staff but the staff was also amazing and had great team work. They were very attentive and hardworking. Over all experience was great and I would definitely recommend eating here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu
Kelly Martin
Our favorite Shabu place! Amazing broths, delicious drinks and wonderful staff! We especially love Kevin - he always makes an effort for us even if he isn’t waiting on us. He’ll even go the extra step on recommending other businesses or restaurants based on cuisine or geographic locations. But honestly everyone here is always so kind and friendly. We have been coming here for over 2 years and the service staff has always been awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Spicy Miso, Tonkotsu
Don Nguyen
If you're looking for a premium shabu-shabu experience in Westminster, Shinobu Shabu is the place to go! From the high-quality meats to the flavorful broths and house-made dipping sauces, every detail here is well thought out.
I ordered the Wagyu beef, and it was incredibly tender, with the perfect amount of marbling. The assorted vegetables, udon, and rice that come with the meal were fresh and well-portioned. Their broths are rich and flavorful—I tried the tonkotsu and spicy miso, both of which complemented the meats beautifully.
What really stood out was the service—our server was super friendly, making sure our hot pot was always refilled and giving great recommendations. The ambiance is also modern and cozy, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a special occasion.
If you’re a shabu-shabu fan or just looking for a warm, comforting meal, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
QuietBark
Great quality meats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jenny Liu
Shinobu Shabu is my go to place for hot pot whenever I’m in HB. I always get the AYCE menu since the quality of their meat is delicious. I love the fact they have spicy drops that you can add to your dips and pot. Typically, we don’t really order much from the appetizers because we’re there to make the most of our money by eating as much meat as we can.
Service can get a bit slow depending on traffic of customers. However, they’re typically really good about asking if you need more broth, meat, etc. for broth refills, they do bring the actual broth that you ordered initially for refill rather than just some type of stock like other places. I also like that they offer brown rice as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso
Nat Molero
Best shabu shabu place in the area by far! Food is fresh, broths are delicious, and prices are very fair!
My husband and I come in at least once a month, even during summer.
Andrew, our server, was great! Super kind and helpful
We’ve been to Shinobu Shabu a few times. It used to be they only offer a la carte Shabu. We were pleasantly surprised to see they now offer all you can eat Shabu. AYCE Shabu is offered in two packages, gold and sliver (see photo for price and what each offers). In terms of broth option, they only offer four options that you will find in most Shabu shops. There is a good choice of meats even with Silver option. Aside from the standard vege plate, I like that they allow customer to select appetizers, vegetables and noodles sides a la carte on a separate order sheet. It helps to reduce waste while allowing customer to pick sides of their choice. Smart move Shinobu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu-Shabu
John Farshid
Food was great service fantastic our server toan was good i do recommend this place
The place was very clean and tidy. Food was delicious and amazing staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nate McDorman
Tried out this place to compare against our local shabu place, and it's safe to say we'll come here from now on! Meats were great, veggies were plentiful, rice was fresh. Service was quick and responsive. There was a 30 minute wait for us, but we just happened to show up on a night with very big parties (party of 14, took up most of the venue). 5/5 will come back and recommend to friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jestine Vien Armington
I’ve been to this Japanese hot pot spot multiple times, and my friends from New York, New Zealand and Philippines, absolutely love it too! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the owner, who’s super pretty and kind, makes you feel so welcome. It’s definitely one of our favorites! ❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Royster
The new owners have changed the menu for the worst. I have been going there for years and spend an average 500.00, went last night and sad to say it will be our last time we go there. All can say is good luck!
Jorge Lopez
Been coming here since the day theu opened. The wife and I absolutely love this place. Always great service and fresh.cuts of meat. We are usually waited on by Sonia which does an amazing job.
To accommodate varying preferences, both à la carte and AYCE options are available. The meat was notably fresh. I was pleasantly surprised by the tenderness and lack of any unpleasant odor in the chicken breasts. I particularly appreciated that the freshly prepared appetizers are included with the AYCE option, which were as good as any Japanese restaurant serving tempura or karaage I've tried. Although it was a busy Friday evening, our server, Kevin, and the other staff members were attentive, regularly checking in to see if we needed anything further.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wagyu short rib melted in your mouth
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef, Tonkotsu, Wagyu
We were greated with a friendly and warm hello. Seated and had a conversation about the meats. I have to say Andrew stood out from the rest of the staff but the staff was also amazing and had great team work. They were very attentive and hardworking. Over all experience was great and I would definitely recommend eating here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu
Our favorite Shabu place! Amazing broths, delicious drinks and wonderful staff! We especially love Kevin - he always makes an effort for us even if he isn’t waiting on us. He’ll even go the extra step on recommending other businesses or restaurants based on cuisine or geographic locations. But honestly everyone here is always so kind and friendly. We have been coming here for over 2 years and the service staff has always been awesome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Spicy Miso, Tonkotsu
If you're looking for a premium shabu-shabu experience in Westminster, Shinobu Shabu is the place to go! From the high-quality meats to the flavorful broths and house-made dipping sauces, every detail here is well thought out.
I ordered the Wagyu beef, and it was incredibly tender, with the perfect amount of marbling. The assorted vegetables, udon, and rice that come with the meal were fresh and well-portioned. Their broths are rich and flavorful—I tried the tonkotsu and spicy miso, both of which complemented the meats beautifully.
What really stood out was the service—our server was super friendly, making sure our hot pot was always refilled and giving great recommendations. The ambiance is also modern and cozy, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a special occasion.
If you’re a shabu-shabu fan or just looking for a warm, comforting meal, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great quality meats.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Shinobu Shabu is my go to place for hot pot whenever I’m in HB. I always get the AYCE menu since the quality of their meat is delicious. I love the fact they have spicy drops that you can add to your dips and pot. Typically, we don’t really order much from the appetizers because we’re there to make the most of our money by eating as much meat as we can.
Service can get a bit slow depending on traffic of customers. However, they’re typically really good about asking if you need more broth, meat, etc. for broth refills, they do bring the actual broth that you ordered initially for refill rather than just some type of stock like other places. I also like that they offer brown rice as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso
Best shabu shabu place in the area by far! Food is fresh, broths are delicious, and prices are very fair!
My husband and I come in at least once a month, even during summer.
Andrew, our server, was great! Super kind and helpful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso, Wagyu Beef, Meat Platter, Shabu-Shabu
We’ve been to Shinobu Shabu a few times. It used to be they only offer a la carte Shabu. We were pleasantly surprised to see they now offer all you can eat Shabu. AYCE Shabu is offered in two packages, gold and sliver (see photo for price and what each offers).
In terms of broth option, they only offer four options that you will find in most Shabu shops. There is a good choice of meats even with Silver option. Aside from the standard vege plate, I like that they allow customer to select appetizers, vegetables and noodles sides a la carte on a separate order sheet. It helps to reduce waste while allowing customer to pick sides of their choice. Smart move Shinobu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu-Shabu
Food was great service fantastic our server toan was good i do recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The place was very clean and tidy. Food was delicious and amazing staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried out this place to compare against our local shabu place, and it's safe to say we'll come here from now on! Meats were great, veggies were plentiful, rice was fresh. Service was quick and responsive. There was a 30 minute wait for us, but we just happened to show up on a night with very big parties (party of 14, took up most of the venue). 5/5 will come back and recommend to friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been to this Japanese hot pot spot multiple times, and my friends from New York, New Zealand and Philippines, absolutely love it too! The food is always fresh and delicious, and the owner, who’s super pretty and kind, makes you feel so welcome. It’s definitely one of our favorites! ❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The new owners have changed the menu for the worst. I have been going there for years and spend an average 500.00, went last night and sad to say it will be our last time we go there. All can say is good luck!
Been coming here since the day theu opened. The wife and I absolutely love this place. Always great service and fresh.cuts of meat. We are usually waited on by Sonia which does an amazing job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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