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Shabu-sen

Japanese Restaurant$$$$

Japantown, San Francisco

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Shabu-sen

7.8^/10

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"The beef sukiyaki is a must have and the thing to get."(15 Tips)
"Tasty and well proportioned Shabu"(8 Tips)
"All you can eat Sunday through Thursday evenings for $25."(4 Tips)
"Good service too!"(2 Tips)

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good for groups
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spicy food
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Jenny UngMay 8, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Pretty decent, above-average shabu-shabu. I like that they are open all day, and not just dinner time. Meat and veggies were fresh, and friendly staff! Dinner for one at the bar, totally doable.
Margo MaryMarch 4, 2018
They have two types of noodles that come with the shabu meals. Both great! The place I usually frequent only has 1 so it was a nice surprise. Beef and pork were great.
Olivier P.September 28, 2012
Shabu-shabu restaurant in Japan Town. Nice portions of mixed vegetables and a choice of meet with tasty sauces. The food and atmosphere make you feel like you are in Japan. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
T ZAugust 14, 2016
cheap & delicious. prefer the pork to beef but both solid. pork small, beef small, noodles for 2 people 👍
Inkantadora InkAugust 29, 2019
Tasty and well proportioned Shabu, amazing beers (try the Kyoto Matcha IPA) and excellent service! Really loved this place!
Jade FJanuary 15, 2017
Shabu Shabu was great. Was about $110 between 4 people with beer and extras. We liked the spicy miso soup more than the original soup.
Terence ChanFebruary 9, 2017
All you can eat Sukiyaki! Totally worth it and delicious. Good service too! 4/5
Tim DengMay 15, 2022
opened very recently, but their ramen for lunch is delicious
Artur PokusinJanuary 18, 2016
Awesome atmosphere, especially sitting at the bar!The water was cold and icy; just to die for.
Xiao YuOctober 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Marinate the raw beef you get in a bit of chili pepper and spicy sesame oil and soy sauce. Makes the meat tastier.
Vanessa YyAugust 30, 2017
Sukiyaki!! Make sure to order the Kobe lean beef! It's so good!💕💕
Shirley LiuDecember 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Get the weekday lunch special with a side app -- feels a little like you're actually in Japan when you sit at the counter!
ClaudiaAugust 18, 2012
Absolutely amazing food! One of my favorite places! The beef sukiyaki is a must have and the thing to get. Enjoy!
ivy♥January 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Get the sukiyaki and dip your cooked meat in that raw egg. Yes! That's how they do it in Japan. :)
Tim HylandMay 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
All you can eat Sunday through Thursday evenings for $25. Add all you can drink sake and beer for $5 more.
Xiao YuOctober 12, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The staff seems to be completely replaced every week. They're also pretty inefficient. Takes 10 minutes to clean tables after previous guests leave and slow to respond to requests.
AmyAugust 23, 2013
Delicious, go for the spicy brooth. Delicious.
Ashok RajuMay 17, 2014
When you get the shabu shabu font boil the meat for too long. Swish it around until it's barely pink.
Kimberly WongAugust 19, 2013
Get the sukiyaki rather than the shabu shabu...much more flavorful!
Michael LeisMay 13, 2016
The sukiyaki was fantastic
Les WSeptember 26, 2015
Try the ShabuShabu - (via @Foodspotting)
Kat 🐱July 5, 2017
Delicious sukiyaki!!
SashaAugust 29, 2011
I am a little confused as to why this place has good reviews. We asked for help, got none, but they remembered to automatically add in 15% tip to bill. Food was not good and pricy. Hopefully a fluke?
Oil NutrujaSeptember 9, 2013
Nice sukiyaki , Nice beef
Kyle MeyerSeptember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Enjoy splitting a regular Sukiyaki with udon!
Lana NguyenJanuary 6, 2014
Go for the sukiyaki!
Jen VuOctober 20, 2010
1 regular shabu shabu, 1 regular sukiyaki. perfect for 2
Hector AldanaFebruary 27, 2014
Order the Spicey
Hang SinMay 3, 2013
The sukiyaki taste so good!
Mark HimmelsbachOctober 7, 2009
Been here 5+ times
get all you can eat and drink for $35. plow it all down under the 90 minute time limit! so tasty
Mucho Comida™February 11, 2012
Do the all you can eat & drink or you ate wasting your time. Leave now. You're upsetting me. Disappointment. Enjoy.
Lana NguyenJanuary 6, 2014
Sukiyaki > shabu shabu
maureen birdsallJuly 1, 2012
Put dichon in your broth
natassiaJune 9, 2010
I found the sukiyaki tastier than the shabu shabu
Aaron GotwaltOctober 25, 2009
Sukiyaki + dry aged beef was amazing.
Artem LoginovFebruary 9, 2014
Очень вкусное Shabu Shabu - заказываешь бульон и вид мяса, плюс гарниры (рис, рамэн, овощи). И варишь это в бульоне прям на своем столе. Получается нереально вкусно и сытно!
Veronika🍒 RoniJuly 21, 2014
При входе запишите себя в гостевом листе,иначе будете ждать бесконечно.Готовите сами себе суп,предварительно выбрав наполнитель. Еще там будут плавать псилоцибиновые грибы. В общем вкус на любителя.

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