Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 It's been 5 years since my last review, and Jin Pot definitely deserves an update. To this day, Jin Pot is still one of my favorite Japanese shabu-shabu spots in the city. Their sukiyaki broth is so flavorful--I honestly crave it. The wagyu is always fresh and high quality, which makes every meal feel worth it. The restaurant itself is adorable. They recently expanded with a second floor that's dog-themed, and it's such a fun addition. It's also a great space for hosting private hot pot dinners with a group of around 20 people. read more

AMAZING AYCE. Of the many hotpot places I've tried, Jin Pot is IMO the best bang for your buck (and only +$15 to add on AYCD too?!). My partner and I came here for a splendid date night after biking around Golden Gate Park. We ordered a split combo of the Tonkotsu Bone Broth (4.5/5) and the House Special Spicy Mala Broth (4.5/5). The mala broth one of the spiciest broths I've had in the states, but still chock-full of salt and flavor. The tonkotsu bone broth is a classic-- I drank about two bowls of this just by itself. :) The veggies & meats available in the AYCE are of great variety and quality! Super fresh and great portion sizes. We were able to order about 6 plates of meats and 6 plates of veggies, which feels quite worth our money. The AYCD options are great as well with a variety of wines, beers, and sakes. When we arrived around a 8PM on a Thursday, the place was about half full and we got seated right away! We were seated downstairs in the common room; I will definitely come back for their iconic Ghibli nights. Service is very attentive, fast, and super friendly. 5 stars to them for making our meal extra special! read more

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This place is toooo CUTE!! i love the cat decor and the tv shows playing in the background. i also just found out they have a studio ghibli section upstairs so i have to come back! The food was really good. I loved my Thai Tom Yum and tonkastu split broth and the lamb was super delicious i super recommend! get the AYCE option A!! the service was top notch yay!! read more

I got to try out their AYCE option. We got a round of Premium Wagyu Kobe beef, kurobuta, Premium black angus, New Zealand lamb shoulder, mussels and shrimps. Also got other hot pot toppings like fish balls, shrimp paste, mushroom, vegetables, and more!!! We came on a Sunday around 5:15pm, since it was still early for the dinner rush it wasn't busy which was nice. We got everything pretty quick. The decor is super cute, there was cat related items everywhere. They have a second floor but it's accessed from the outside around the corner. They have a more dog and ghibili themed there. They even play Ghibli movies!!!! What a treat to watch Ghibili movie and eat hot pot, its the coziest thing ever! read more

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Super cute cat and dog themed shabu hotpot spot. Cat themed on ground floor and dog themed next door upstairs. AYCE all you can eat for 90 minutes. Friendly staff, fast service. I tried both of their Wagyu meat options and enjoyed both; but preferred the fattier cut. Their fresh watermelon juice was also delicious! read more

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Talk about incredible food and butter meat. An absolute gem of San Francisco. If you are reading this, don't blow it up but enjoy read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Talk about butter. One of a kind service and the food is elite! Please don't blow it up because this place is amazing!!! - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were looking for an AYCE hotpot spot for dinner and our friend, who was with us suggested to try Jin Pot Shabu House. He's never tried this place, but his friend has and liked it. Casual Japanese decor. ***OUR PICKS*** AYCE UNLIMITED SUPREME which includes Wagyu beef and seafood without drinks or raw egg yolks. 2 BROTHS: THAI TOM YUM & PORK BONE BROTH ~ between the two, tom yum was tasty and not as spicy as I had expected though we enjoyed the lemongrass flavor. Pork bone broth wasn't anything special, but it's good if you want a clean broth. PREMIUM WAGYU BEEF ~ good marbleization but so paper thin that it breaks apart before you can dunk it into the broth. We ordered this repeatedly since it really wasn't much meat. PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS ~ very lean and not much marbleization. The meat is so thin that you can see through it! Would not be able to tell if this was quality meat or not. VEGETABLE COMBO ~ broccoli, cabbage, spinach, squash, baby corn, bok choy. Everything was fine except for the baby corn, which was hard even after sitting in the broth. It was inedible. MUSHROOM MEDLEY ~ king mushrooms, black fungus, shiitake mushrooms SEAFOOD DELUXE ~ shrimp, fish fillet, mussels. Limited choices for everything. We ended up ordering the same things over and over again. It got boring. The one sauce given to us turned bland by the broth. Sadly, they don't have a self-serve sauce bar to make your own or even to switch it out during dinner. After a while, the sauce didn't taste like anything. The service was unfriendly and painfully accommodating. She never smiled at us. And after the meal, she asked if we wanted ice cream, we said okay, but she didn't say what kind of ice cream or even give us a choice. It was some vanilla ice cream with some kind of syrup and a powder on top. I can only assume it was black syrup (kuromitsu) with roasted soybean flour (kinako). Quality and variety was lacking. So many other AYCE spots in SF Bay Area that this pales in comparison. read more

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My first time at Jin Pot and we got to dine in the Ghibli room! Our group was celebrating a wedding engagement. The dining room decor was so adorable, with Ghibli movies playing in the background. (Kiki's Delivery Service had just finished, and our host even asked us which movie we'd like to watch. We said Totoro, of course!) We all got the AYCE hotpot, which comes with unlimited meat, sides, seafood for about $50 per person. We ate a TON of meat so I think it was worth it in my opinion. I loved the ambiance while dining and it was such a conversation-friendly environment. Would definitely come back! read more

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Went to Jin Pot for a birthday celebration because shabu AYCE and drink is efficient for group gatherings. We'd been here earlier in the year and liked the vibes and food. This time we booked a table in their upstairs dining area which is a separate entrance on the side of the building. We had a reservation for 9 but the table was setup for 8, so we just squeezed in an extra chair at the end of the table so we could fit. For this size group, we had 3 separate pots going. For our pot we got the sukiyaki and tom yum broth, both were really tasty. The quality of meat was as good as remembered and the side dish and appetizers were tasty. While we had a good time, I'd much prefer being in their main dining room versus the upstairs. One of our pots were forgotten so some people in the group started eating before us until we mentioned that the pot was missing. Ordering from the menu, we had time for about 3 rounds, although I thought the serving portions should've been bigger considering the size of the group. Either way, still a solid spot for shabu. Would come back with a smaller group. I think 2-4 is most ideal. read more

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I wish I knew the price points before coming here; but definitely do a reservation! we got to our reservation at 5 and while it was empty when we got there, about 30 minutes later the place was packed and I heard the host say the wait would be an hour for walk-ins; which I thought was crazy even for a rainy Tuesday dinner. the interior is so cute! little cat decor and bottles of sake/soju everywhere made me feel like I was at my auntie's house. price point: we did unlimited supreme. my friend and I don't drink soda and mainly care about the meat; duh, but we didn't think we needed the ultimate package. $45 per person, and an extensive menu? count me in. I will say I didn't appreciate that we could only order 3 meats per round; I get it with reducing waste that way but with the wait time in between finishing the 3 trays in less than 5 minutes made us full. broth: we did thai tom yum and sukiyaki. my friend loves spicy, but after reading reviews on their take on the house special spicy mala I warned him to get something else. turns out, there was a table next to us that had to change out from that spicy mala broth because they couldn't handle it. and the thai tom yum was spicy enough without THAT kind of pain. I will say the tom yum was a bit saltier than I'm used to; you know when you just keep drinking your water and not realized your lips basically turned into raisins? that kind - but hey it was tasty! and the sukiyaki wasn't overly sweet which was a nice balance. and the table comes with a wine-bottle size of water - which was finished and even needed a refill/replacement during the meal. meats: my friend and I have an unspoken rule with hotpot - beef, beef, and more beef. pork and I aren't the best of friends, and he doesn't like pork anyway. so do yourself a favor and just order between the premium wagyu kobe beef (pic shows the nice marbling), and the premium black angus. we also did the premium lean wagyu kobe beef; but the lack of marbling made it more chewy - and why waste stomach-real-estate on that when you can just get the marbling type. if you do want to do ala carte, I believe between 2 people we did 3x3 rounds of meat; in case the AYCE price wasn't enticing enough. my friend tried the cilantro and wagyu dumplings - and they must have been good because every time I tried to fish one out he had already ate them. you snooze you lose I guess. my new rule with hotpot too is that I can only get 1-2 rounds of vegetables - classic spinach and nappa that cook fast and soak up the broth nicely. I also opt for some type of noodle instead of getting rice - it's not as filling in my opinion + it soaks all the broth goodness better than making half-ass congee with rice. I did one order of the fresh ramen noodles and it went nicely with the broth. my friend tried the housemade meatballs (tsumire) as well (he did a few orders of this - I don't think he LOVED them per se, but again this was something I didn't get to try as they were gone before I could try to hunt for them); this comes in a bamboo slider to portion out how big you want the tsumire to come out. also, you get a tiny side dish of chopped garlic and cilantro plus a pre-made dipping sauce - no sauce bar. the sauce is already pretty garlicky - with cilantro and a ponzu-style taste. my friend and I asked for extras of the garlic and cilantro to put into the sauce - as well as more sauce. between 2 people it came to $98 before tip - and it comes with ice cream! so it's vanilla ice cream with a subtly sweet caramel/butterscotch like syrup on top with kinako (soybean) powder on top. the kinako acts like a graham cracker-ish topping which balances it nicely :) I even went as far as tallied up the ala carte price for what we ordered - which would have been $239 before tip. the meat portions were big, and I think ordering 2-3 rounds of meat alone gets your money's worth for the AYCE price. will definitely be back - and this time we'll be more prepared too. read more

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Great hot pot spot in the Richmond with an amazing AYCE deal! Came with a group on a weeknight and was sat right away. The food options and broth options are great and the ultimate option includes drinks! Will definitely be back again. read more

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Jin Pot is one of my favorite Shabu spots in SF. They have both AYCE & a la carte options. The meat quality is 10/10 and def worth AYCE. I'm a huge fan of their sukiyaki. We were seated for the first time in their upstairs space and it's so cute. They have a tv playing with movies. Parking: street parking. Can be difficult since it's on a major street. We came here to celebrate our engagement and will be back soon! read more

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Love ordering from Jin pot, it's always our #1 choice for take out when we want shabu at home for our get togethers and family meals. It is definitely a trip out but worth it for us! The meats always taste good, soup is on point, staff are friendly. We dined in once or twice before and the staff was always very attentive. I love all the lucky cat decor everywhere, I'm sorta obsessed with lucky cats too . Would def recommend Jin pot to all our friends and family! read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Raw Premium Wagyu Kobe Beef - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

I discovered this place two years ago. This place is my go to whenever I want something spicy and warm that hits the spot. I also get the Mala because it's not that spicy and makes things veggies and ramen more enjoyable. I always get the AYCE option since I enjoy the appetizers and having options especially the vegetables. The workers here are very friendly and attentive but please be aware that sometimes they are understaffed so be patient. I love coming here because of the TV's and the music. I love listening to music while eating and it becomes an enjoyable experience when you come with friends. I always find myself coming back and would definitely recommend. read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Saturday during lunch time. We didn't have to wait and were immediately seated. They have a lot of cat decoration inside the store. You have the option to do ayce or a la carte, and they also have lunch sets, which is surprising for a weekend. All meat sets are the same price and come with some assorted vegetables. Since we were a group of two, we got a split pot for our broths. We got the sukiyaki and tom yum flavors. I'm not sure what happened, but our tom yum broth was kind of watery and not really flavorful. (A friend had highly recommended it, so I assume the ratios were just off that day). The vegetables and meat looked very fresh. You also have the option of getting noodles or rice. I would definitely recommend the lunch set because the price was worth it for the amount of food you get. There's only street parking available, but we got lucky and found a spot really quickly. Would definitely come back here! read more

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Amazing! The best AYCE meat I've had. Service is always helpful, friendly and in a good mood. The restaurant itself is cat decorated, with pictures and little things all around, great for photos. Super recommend their Golden Kimchi and Strawberry Soju. Do reservations! They are popular and, especially on weekends, you might not be able to get a table at peak hours. They have opened a second floor on the weekends where you can watch some movies while eating. I will have to come back and give it a go! But if you want that, mention it in your reservation. Extra: They have a delicious ice cream for dessert (part of AYCE), don't miss on it! read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I have been coming here since before it got super popular, and I'm so glad to see it finally getting the recognition it deserves. There's seriously no better deal than this all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink hot pot spot. It's always such a fun place to gather with friends. The service is very fast, the energy is great, and the food options are far from basic. Unlike other places that give you just one standard bowl of veggies, Jinpot offers a wide variety of ingredients to choose from, which keeps things exciting. We usually go for the spicy miso broth which is very flavorful and just the right amount of heat. The all-you-can-drink cold sake is also a favorite. It really rounds out the experience and makes it feel like a great value. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time visit Jin Pot. My mom and I enjoyed it very much. We choose All you can eat for $40 each with unlimited order. Wagyu Kobe beef is my favorite here. They limited for the time to eat. I felt like I am pregnant now as I ate so much. The waitress was very nice and friendly. She explained us how to order and what is in the menu. We tried so many new things. Ending with unique ice cream soy powder and brow sugar syrup top on Vanilla ice cream. Good experience for us. Thank you. read more

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It was ok for AYCE. I've been to a few other shabu houses that I've enjoyed more. We were a party of 8 + 1 kid and it felt like they squeezed us in a table that would normally fit 6. The food took a while to come out especially the meat. They are strict with their time limit so def make sure your party is all there. read more

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The kitties on the wall are beautiful and cute, and the ambience is pleasing and colorful. Well the hot pot is just ok, they weren't kidding when they said the mala spicy is really spicy. I've had better mala broths at places like happy lamb and haidilao where the numb doesn't overpower everything else. For the other side, we had the 'healthy mushroom' broth which turned out to be too salty, we had to ask them to add a lot of hot water to make that even edible. The variety of options seemed to be lacking, no tofu sheets and no enoki mushrooms. To cap it all one of us had stomach issues afterwards At $55 for just veggies and a smaller pot than usual, it's not cheap either. read more

Good quality wagyu meat, nice selection of broths, and friendly staff. For $41, you can get your fix of unlimited meat, seafood, and sides. What makes this place standout over other Shabu places is their meatball and shrimp paste option. Closest thing you'll find is shrimp paste at Dragon Beaux, but this is better quality. Ambiance is nice, though I feel like the tables are kind of too close to each other. Would definitely be back! read more

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Let me start this off by saying my boyfriend declared that the Tom yum broth is so good, this is his new favorite spot. So you gotta try that. I was amazed at how much they made in house: the dipping sauce, the cilantro Wagyu dumplings, the shrimp paste, the meatballs, the ice cream sauce and the watermelon juice. And it was all FIRE. The meat and seafood quality is insanely good as well. The Wagyu and shrimp were our favorites. The snacks were yummy and great to fill in while food is cooking! I loved the Takoyaki fries but the bf preferred the chicken karaage. The interior is so cute, like a Japanese izakaya with a slight homage to cats. Very vibey. The server was really sweet and helpful as well! read more

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Food/meat was meh .... One worker for two floor .... Bottom floor had more than ten table .... This is not Japanese sabu at all ... more like chinese hotpot to be honest! read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - It said this is wagyu .... - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jin Pot in SF is a Japanese shabu-shabu spot that's definitely worth checking out! They have a wide variety of broth selections to choose from. They've recently remodeled their second floor into a movie and hotpot combo experience on weekends (Fri- Sun). You can eat hotpot while watching a movie and it's perfect for dates or casual weekend hangouts! Check their website for the current movie schedule. The Seafood Deluxe has a fresh selection of shrimp, fish fillet, mussels and clams, while the Premium Wagyu Kobe Beef is richly marbled with that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. They also have house made shrimp paste and meatball option Pricing: Unlimited Supreme: $41/person (wagyu beef, seafood, sake, house wines) Unlimited Ultimate: $54/person (adds beer, sake, wine, and soft drinks) read more

If you're looking for a relaxing place to enjoy high-quality Japanese shabu shabu, this spot is a hidden gem. The meat and seafood here are super fresh you can really taste the quality in every bite. On top of that, I personally love their fried chicken (crispy and juicy!) and their unique takoyaki fries such a fun twist and perfect for snacking while the pot is boiling. They recently opened up a second-floor seating area, which adds a whole new vibe to the experience. There's a huge 85+ inch screen playing Studio Ghibli movies and it feels like you're having hot pot in a cozy movie lounge. It's great for a casual date night, small group dinner, or even a solo comfort meal with a bit of anime nostalgia. Another thing that makes this place feel so warm and welcoming is the owner whom a total dog lover. You can actually send them a photo of your dog, and they'll print and frame it on their wall! It's such a cute and heartwarming touch that really builds a sense of community. Highly recommend checking this place out not just for the amazing food, but for the cozy atmosphere and the love they put into the little details. Definitely one of my favorite spots to unwind and eat well. read more

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Beats out other Shabu restaurants in quality of the meat, ambiance, and especially service. The young waitress working there was extremely nice! read more

Food is always amazing! Staff are great and so friendly!!!! Not to mention the cat deco downstairs !!!! Loves it!!!

We had a really delicious dinner on a Saturday night. We made a reservation through yelp and while we were on our way, the restaurant host called and asked if we could come in later due to a weird glitch. We were flexible so we made it happen and we were super happy with our meal! We had two gluten free diners and were easily direction toward what we could and couldn't eat. That was really helpful and the staff were confident! - that makes us feel at ease when eating at a new place. My only downside was that it was a bit slow to get our food and when we did AYCE, it took awhile for the refills on courses to come. Also, when we asked for noodles or rice, the portion sizes were comically small. But the veggies and meat were fresh and plentiful! Loved the cat decor and it was warm and inviting inside! Our servers were sweet and helpful. Get the watermelon juice! read more

My sister and I took my grandma and aunt around SF and this was the perfect dinner option! We chose the a la carte option since my grandma and aunt dont eat much. our soup bases: - tom yum (it wasnt overly sour which i loved) - i forgot the other option but it was vegetarian soup base for sure my fav was the wagyu cilantro dumpling we were so full afterwards since we literally ate all day prior to this oop. ending the day with soup was so soothing though! read more

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The meat quality is good, but they seemed upset about us ordering many rounds of meat even though we paid for AYCE. They also charged gratuity in the total bill which was unitemized and then asked for a tip on top of that. I ended up leaving them a large tip because I could tell they were not happy with how much meat we ordered, however me and my friends did not have a pleasant experience at dinner because they seemed upset at us the whole time. I'd suggest not offering AYCE, if you don't want people to take advantage of that. read more

Loveeee Jin pot. Their food is really fresh and their soup bases are really good. I haven't been to the upstairs yet but I been wanting to go to the upstairs. Next time I will definitely go read more

This was still a great hot pot place even a few years later coming back - a lot of fresh veggies and meats. The menu is a little confusing but after you start ordering rounds it starts to make more sense. We were disappointed they added 67.00 of gratuity onto the check at the end of it (on top of our 300.00 bill), we weren't aware of the auto tipping. Service was friendly, but since the last time I had been here (during Covid) I remember the broth used to be richer and not as watery. The tonkatsu was SUPER salty and the little bowls they give you to share are so so small. As a party coming in of 7 people, we were initially placed at tables with 3 hot plates and then they moved us to a single table with 2 hot plates. I felt that was difficult with 7 people to share 2 bowls/4 broths. Either way, it was a fun time but quality seemed to have changed since my last review. The ice cream at the end was a nice touch. We ended up reaching our 90 minute limit no problem. read more

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great quality of meat! super fresh and well prepared, garlic miso broth was amazingly delicious as well as the classic sukiyaki broth! never sleep on the shrimp, super fresh, my fav! the takoyaki fries was served hot and fresh, very tasty and impressive! service was nice and helpful too, the ambiance was great, clean and cozy, definitely worth the visit read more

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The best choice for this place is AYCE! Wagyi beef and tsumire are must-try! Definitely a great place for small group and family. Would definitely go there again! read more

If i could rate this place zero stars i would... if negative was available, i would rate it a negative number as well. We came from Sacramento to try this place and they didn't open on the correct time they say they would on the internet/yelp. We ended up leaving to a different spot. So dissatisfied/disappointed read more

Such a fun spot! We went on Sunday and they opened the upstairs area for an anime movie night! Food was delicious, we got the spicy miso and tonkotsu broths are they were a perfect balance of savory and spicy. The wagyu dumplings are great, as was the beef. read more

I've had a lot of hot pot in a lot of different cities. Jin Pot is genuinely the best hot pot restaurant I've ever been to so far. So rich and flavor and their ingredients are the freshest I've had at any AYCE hot pot. I cannot wait to go to SF again so I can eat here again. It was also decorated so cool!! read more

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Great experience, would love to go back for another round of AYCE. We went in on a Saturday at 4:30 and it wasn't too packed. The servers were attentive but not the speediest. They were playing good music and the decor is cute. We did 3 rounds of ordering, but I'm sure you can ask for quicker rounds. The spicy garlicky organic soy milk broth is the way to go. Our favorites were: lamb, seafood bundle, spinach, and the tsumire (both the black garlic and fresh sweet corn were yummy). Honestly everything tasted fresh. They don't have any peanut based dipping sauces, but did offer sesame paste as an alternative. Make sure to ask for ice cream at the end! read more

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Jin Pot is honestly nothing to write home about. The dining experience was frustrating from start to finish. You're given 90 minutes to eat, but the last call for ordering is at 60 minutes--which already feels like a bait-and-switch. On top of that, the service is slow, so by the time your items actually come out, a good chunk of your time is already wasted. What really annoyed me is their strict limit of only three proteins per order, no matter the size of your party. The portions don't scale either, so you blow through those proteins fast and then have to wait again for the next tiny round. It all just feels like nickel-and-diming customers. As for the food quality--it's average at best. Nothing stood out, and for the price and inconvenience, it's just not worth it. There are way better spots out there. I wouldn't recommend Jin Pot and definitely won't be going back. read more

Jin Pot Shabu House - Hot Pot Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ready for an endless feast of shabu-shabu in the coziest cat-themed spot in town? Dive into the divine at Jin Pot! From their umami-packed broths to the premium cuts of American Wagyu and Black Angus beef, every detail screams quality. Favorites to try: - Starters: Takoyaki Fries, Chicken Karaage - Broths: Spicy Garlic Miso, Tom Yum, Sukiyaki, Tonkotsu - Proteins: Wagyu Kobe Beef, Kurobuta Pork - Desserts: Kinako Ice Cream Savor top-tier meats. The Premium Wagyu Kobe Beef is richly marbled, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the Premium Lean Wagyu provides a slightly firmer bite without sacrificing flavor. Their Kurobuta Pork, is thinly sliced yet flavorful. For seafood lovers, the Seafood Deluxe has a fresh selection of exquisite shrimp, fish fillet, mussels and clams. Broths I tried: the Sukiyaki broth is sweet and savory, creating a perfect harmony with the premium meats, while the Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, simmered to creamy perfection, forms a rich base that enhances every other ingredient dipped into it. Whether it's a chill night out or a special date, Jin pot shabu offers a comforting embrace with its warm atmosphere, great service and deliciously crafted menu. Can't wait to go back for more, especially their $36 AYCE Happy Hour 5-6.30pm on weekdays. read more

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