California Shabu Shabu

3081 Nutley St, Fairfax
(571) 210-2252

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Bill Wilder

Recently discovered gem. Coming back weekly. Lychee martinis are my new favorite drink ever!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sukiyaki Broth, Shabu-Shabu

Aaron Bui

Perfect Spot for Friends & Family!

Absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, inviting, and super fun — perfect for both family gatherings and catching up with friends. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, walking us through the menu and making sure we had everything we needed.

The shabu shabu was top-notch — fresh ingredients, high-quality meats, and rich, flavorful broths. They had a great selection of veggies, sauces, and dipping options that let everyone at the table customize their meal just the way they liked it. We especially loved the wagyu and the spicy miso broth — so good!

The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had a great energy without being too loud. Plenty of space for groups, and the table setup made it really easy to enjoy the cooking experience together.

We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cozy, interactive dining experience that brings people together!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erwen Tang

Everything’s good it’s a must try. they have large quantities of food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Shabu-Shabu

Seth R

Staff are always on top they'll help you every step of the way.

Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Broth

Sefura

The taste of the sushi wasn’t bad, but the rice was a bit undercooked. The atmosphere, however, was lovely. That said, I didn’t feel comfortable with the mandatory 20% tip — I believe tipping should be optional and based on the diner’s satisfaction.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

A A

I tried some sushi. Rice was dry and not delicious. Overall you can eat it but i dont think you will enjoy it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Sushi Feast Set

j siamon

Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Bun Dau Mam Tom, Spicy Miso Broth, Roll

Dawson Nash

A special dining experience with attentive staff to make it so. The seafood is fresh, and the shaved beef is tasty. The vegetables and noodles make for flavorful and colorful additions. Save the noodles for the soup course at the end of the meal. Appetizer dumplings are also delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thant Aung

This place felt different than other hot pot places I've been to. Usually, the soup was poured for us from a big kettle, all premixed and cooked. Here, the water was brought up to temperature first, and a thick soup base was poured in. It sounds the same, but it's an efficient system. The staff isn't carrying a hot big kettle - just a tiny bowl of soup base. The overall layout of the restaurant is also interesting. The middle area is for the staff to walk in and out of the kitchen. Everyone sits around this walkway - it feels like a runway model show. It's very efficient, and the attentive staff get you what you need fast!

The pork bone broth I had was quite tasty, and the other ingredients tasted better because of it. That's the key to a good hot pot place - the flavorful soup. I also discovered I quite liked Dassai 45 sake. Whenever I'm hungry during my Microcenter visits, I'm absolutely eating here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kip0kid

The food here is delicious! I loved the sauces, especially the ponzu. There’s a lot of variety to what food one can have here, and it’s always rewarding to have the soup at the end whose taste is largely determined by what you cooked before. From my experiences there, I found that the carrots and the salmon, at least for me, made the soup way more flavorful. Overall a delicious meal that I would recommend to everyone.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brooks B

Great place and very friendly! Well expensive. The food is good and fun to make. The sushi is surprisingly large portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Pot, Sushi Feast Set, Shabu-Shabu

caimiao liu

We stopped by and tried their shabu shabu. We ordered spicy miso, traditional, and tonkatsu broth, together with beef, chicken, and pork as protein. They had a variety of veggie and the courses ended with udon. The regular portion was definitely enough for one person especially since they have free refill for rice and veggie. It wasn’t the most authentic shabu shabu, but it was really good. The staff was also super nice and friendly. Place wasn’t crowded for a Sunday night either.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shabu-Shabu

Liza Alekseeva

The food was delicious and Gundum served me the best cocktail. Lovely place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi Feast Set

Kyle Nielsen

Great dining experience. My friends and I were not experienced in Shabu Shabu but the staff made us feel very welcome and did an excellent job of explaining to us. Would definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Broth, Shabu-Shabu, Mochi Ice Cream

Via Huang

Delicious shabu shabu and great service 👍 will definitely come back again.

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