When traveling through the Savannah area, we ALWAYS stay in Pooler and stop at Splendid Shabu for dinner. Casual, reasonably priced, unassuming, and the selection of vegan and vegetarian options is terrific. Choose among many different vegetables and tofu options, and poach them on any number of broths at your table
Mix and match among your sauce options (I love tons of garlic mixed with hoisen and house sauces!). Great for conversations as you cook and serve yourselves. And, did I mention that the family that owns and staffs the place is really sweet?
We think of it as a hidden gem!
It's a bit hidden on a side driveway near Sams, but worth the trip.
Harsh P
Splendid Shabu lives up to its name—it’s easily the best spot for hot pot in the area. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing meal. The employees are always kind, attentive, and happy to walk you through the menu if you’re new to the experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving a cozy and satisfying hot pot night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen, Pho Noodles
Judith Jadd
No stirfry hot pot only
Anna Allsop
Loved this place! Went for lunch after flying into Savannah. The regular broth was flavorful, the portions were huge, and the service was quick and attentive. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but is nice inside. The boba milk tea was large and had great flavor. Would go again if in the area!
Jennilyn Simmons
Love their hot pot broth base flavors - I got the little sheep spicy broth. It was so good! Generous helpings of vegetables with each meat choice. Like the extra add-on options. Service was good, and they were very kind. A must try!
Elle Velarides
Delicious healthy fresh food.🍱 how did it take me so long to find this place?
Paul G
I like it. Food is customizable. A wide variety of items to choose from to build your Pho (soup.) Like 6 types of mushrooms, probably 10 different meats. Lots of vegetables and condiments. Maybe 5 different broths. Maybe 7 or 8 types of noodles, to include Udon and Ramen noodles. The servers are friendly. One pot of food can easily feed two people with 2nd and 3rd servings each. For 2 people, I recommend 1 pot.
Summer Capwell
This is one of our most favorite restaurants in Pooler. I rave about the food to everyone I know. The service is excellent and the owner is incredible. Love the hands on experience and the amount of food you’re given.
HeatherHale
I lived in Japan a year and love Shabu Shabu. The restaurants that serve it are hard to find and often serve this exclusively. This is decent. Not the best but satisfies the craving.
Other menu options available for those not game to partake (hot pot tables). Shabu Shabu can be fun for kids, first dates, multi-generational ice breaker/conversation-starter. This place is usually pretty quiet and not so urgent-rushed as some😄so solo diners could even read or work if desired - hands-/eyes-free audio book even better! :-)
TIP: Take your remaining broth home as a left over soup base.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-16
T Kirk
My favorite place in Pooler! I love the hot pot experience and the sauce bar takes my meal to the next level. I’m highly pleased every time I go!
House special pho is great. Quick, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Rowena Edwards
Sucks ..my friend and I split the check . They charged me all the check and charged my friend with her check too.. I still didn't get my money back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Bar, Shabu-Shabu
Audrey Oglesby
This is my favorite place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlin Brooks
I wish I could write a review of the food, but we ended up leaving. We were told to sit wherever we’d like and picked a nice spot for our party of 5. After being seated, filling out our order, and receiving our drinks, our server asked if we would move because they’d made a reservation for a party of 15. This was frustrating as they’d sat another group of 5 after us in the same section, yet we were the ones asked to move. When we pointed this out, they were then going to ask the other party to move. It felt like they were more willing to displace/disrupt their current 10 customers to accommodate a party that had yet to even arrive. I would love to give this place another chance when hopefully their service is better.
Service: 1
Cassandra Shuck
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Bar, Miso Broth, Seafood
When traveling through the Savannah area, we ALWAYS stay in Pooler and stop at Splendid Shabu for dinner. Casual, reasonably priced, unassuming, and the selection of vegan and vegetarian options is terrific. Choose among many different vegetables and tofu options, and poach them on any number of broths at your table Mix and match among your sauce options (I love tons of garlic mixed with hoisen and house sauces!). Great for conversations as you cook and serve yourselves. And, did I mention that the family that owns and staffs the place is really sweet? We think of it as a hidden gem! It's a bit hidden on a side driveway near Sams, but worth the trip.
Splendid Shabu lives up to its name—it’s easily the best spot for hot pot in the area. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, perfect for a relaxing meal. The employees are always kind, attentive, and happy to walk you through the menu if you’re new to the experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving a cozy and satisfying hot pot night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ramen, Pho Noodles
No stirfry hot pot only
Loved this place! Went for lunch after flying into Savannah. The regular broth was flavorful, the portions were huge, and the service was quick and attentive. Doesn’t look like much from the outside but is nice inside. The boba milk tea was large and had great flavor. Would go again if in the area!
Love their hot pot broth base flavors - I got the little sheep spicy broth. It was so good! Generous helpings of vegetables with each meat choice. Like the extra add-on options. Service was good, and they were very kind. A must try!
Delicious healthy fresh food.🍱 how did it take me so long to find this place?
I like it. Food is customizable. A wide variety of items to choose from to build your Pho (soup.) Like 6 types of mushrooms, probably 10 different meats. Lots of vegetables and condiments. Maybe 5 different broths. Maybe 7 or 8 types of noodles, to include Udon and Ramen noodles. The servers are friendly. One pot of food can easily feed two people with 2nd and 3rd servings each. For 2 people, I recommend 1 pot.
This is one of our most favorite restaurants in Pooler. I rave about the food to everyone I know. The service is excellent and the owner is incredible. Love the hands on experience and the amount of food you’re given.
I lived in Japan a year and love Shabu Shabu. The restaurants that serve it are hard to find and often serve this exclusively. This is decent. Not the best but satisfies the craving. Other menu options available for those not game to partake (hot pot tables). Shabu Shabu can be fun for kids, first dates, multi-generational ice breaker/conversation-starter. This place is usually pretty quiet and not so urgent-rushed as some😄so solo diners could even read or work if desired - hands-/eyes-free audio book even better! :-) TIP: Take your remaining broth home as a left over soup base. Updated from previous review on 2025-02-16
My favorite place in Pooler! I love the hot pot experience and the sauce bar takes my meal to the next level. I’m highly pleased every time I go!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Bar, Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
House special pho is great. Quick, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sucks ..my friend and I split the check . They charged me all the check and charged my friend with her check too.. I still didn't get my money back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Bar, Shabu-Shabu
This is my favorite place to eat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish I could write a review of the food, but we ended up leaving. We were told to sit wherever we’d like and picked a nice spot for our party of 5. After being seated, filling out our order, and receiving our drinks, our server asked if we would move because they’d made a reservation for a party of 15. This was frustrating as they’d sat another group of 5 after us in the same section, yet we were the ones asked to move. When we pointed this out, they were then going to ask the other party to move. It felt like they were more willing to displace/disrupt their current 10 customers to accommodate a party that had yet to even arrive. I would love to give this place another chance when hopefully their service is better.
Service: 1
Love this place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Bar, Miso Broth, Seafood
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