Shabu Shabu Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

The shabshab was reasonable price and good, but Tonkatsu was so dried and really thin now.
We used come often and Tonkatsu was good, too, but the menu has been changed.
No Tonkatsu set and fried shrimp set was no more available.
Only Bento box.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

First time at Shabu Shabu Kyoto and we loved it!

My wife and I came here for the first time, and we were both seriously impressed. We each got the spicy miso broth with Choice Angus beef shabu shabu and a side of ebi fry—everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The broth had a great kick, the beef was super tender, and the ebi fry was crispy and delicious.

Even though the restaurant was packed and there were only two servers working, our waiter was on top of it. He was quick, super attentive, and never kept us waiting long. He also recommended his favorite protein (which we ended up loving) and had a great personality—charismatic, funny, and made the whole experience feel extra special.

Great food, amazing service, and good vibes all around. We’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5/5 Stars
Really enjoyed my visit to Shabu Shabu Kyoto! The food was fresh and flavorful. Especially the mushroom scallop toast and the ebi shrimp, which were both delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly.

It was a solid experience all around. I’d definitely come back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I dined here for the first time this past weekend and had such a great experience! The food was amazing, but what really made the night special was our server, Alex. He was so kind, helpful, and super attentive the whole time.

Since it was my first time having shabu shabu I wasn’t totally sure how it all worked, but Alex explained everything in a really easy and friendly way. He made us feel totally comfortable and taken care of.

The food itself was so fresh and tasty. You can tell they put a lot of care into everything they serve. The whole vibe of the restaurant was cozy and welcoming.

Thank you to Alex for making our first visit such a positive one! I’ll definitely be coming back soon and recommending it to friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s very good service and food is delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Avoid this RUDE AND RACIST place.
To your staff: Chatting less and listening more to your customers, rather than blaming your customers.
The so-called “manager” ignored my friend while chatting and laughing with other staff. When my friend eventually said “Excuse me,” the manager came over only to lecture us about “you can’t shout at us you should wave your hands that what we called politeness”. WoW, what a teacher and gaslighting expert!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The owner should fire the manager, Very rude. Profiling and low quality of service. Arrogant towards asian, I felt being attached

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

First off, thanks Gavin for taking great care of us! You were a delight.

We were four adults and one kiddo. Between us, we ordered 3 bowls (2 Shabu Shabu, one Sukiyaki), plus an extra plate or two of meat. I thought it was plenty of food, but one person in our party wished there was more veg. (I think it would be plenty of veg for one person, more than enough, but she thought it wasn't quite enough to share. Which makes sense. haha.)

The broth was yummy, the dipping sauces were really good (we were half and half on whether the cashew sesame was better, or the ponzu). We were celebrating a birthday, and got a scoop of yuzu sorbet to share with the table - everyone got a few bites. (Very sweet! A few bites was perfect.) It was really yummy, with a slightly stretchy texture, and little bits of jelly in it.

Dinner was pricey, but for a special occasion, I'd definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

seafood not fresh, I like bento at bellingham better

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

They have vegetarian options. Although the experience and the taste felt really authentic it was not according to my liking. Maybe because there are not extensive veg options

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Not good and overpriced. We had the seaweed broth for shabu shabu and it was basically flavorless like plain water. The dipping sauces does not help much and the ingredients were just mediocre for the price we're paying.

Great food! There’s an option for sukiyaki/shabu-shabu and some options for soup base! Price is included with the vegetables as well so it’s definitely worth it!

Broth was pretty bland & the meat had a bunch of tiny bone pieces that made it unpleasant to eat.

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The hot pot was okay. The broth had a very plain taste for me. Other food items are good.