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    4.2 (631 reviews)
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    Shabu broth!
    Stella N.

    The duck set is outstanding. The meat quality has been recently upgraded and I highly recommend highly recommend the wagyu. The marbling is fantastic! Huge fan of the kurobota pork as well, but I am more of a beef person. The chicken karaage is double fried, super crispy yet still light. Get the takoyaki!!!!! Best I've had in the city.

    Sukiyaki and duck sets
    Amy H.

    Nabe was exactly what I was looking for on a rainy cold SF night. We wanted shabu shabu and Nabe delivered. It also was great value from our perspective as there was almost too much food (including the porridge) by the end. The beef quality of the sukiyaki set was very good and we also enjoyed the duck set as well. We'll be back to try more broths! We went at 5:30pm on a Sunday and the restaurant quickly filled up by 6pm

    Wagyu Beef
    Anthony N.

    Nabe was decent. I really liked the vibes and I am a little biased because I was on a high of being with my friends. The food was pretty good, but it felt like a combo of boiling point and one pot. I think it is worth to try once, but it is more expensive than the other two and lowker one pot is worth more.

    Chicken Karaage
    Victoria T.

    Finally got around to trying Nabe after always passing by! I got the shabu shabu, chicken kaarage and a side of the kurobata pork. I feel like they give you a hefty portion of food, which included a plate of meat, vegetables, udon, rice and an optional rice porridge afterwards. I think you can share one portion between two people if you have a lighter appetite. You can definitely leave here with some leftovers too. The kaarage was decent, a little overcooked but I liked the mayo sauce it came with. Service was good and I like how the server makes the porridge for you!

    Andrew R.

    This is a solid option for hot pot, and is a bit different from a traditional Chinese hot pot. Each person can order a separate set, which comes with a meat, vegetables, and a broth. I ordered the Shabu Shabu with spicy miso and Kurobuta pork. The dish was not spicy at all, but it was still flavorful. The pork was perfectly sliced and cooked well in the broth, and the vegetables and mushrooms were all fresh and added a nice texture. The garlic sauce really helped bring out the flavor in the meat, but I do wish there were some more sauce/dipping options along with the set. We also had the salted edamame, which was great, and a bottle of sake which was good. The space gets a bit steamy and the service was on the slower side, but not bad.

    Tiffany C.

    I'm not usually a fan of Shabu Shabu, being a hot pot snob, but I was pleasantly surprised! There's a variety of soup bases to choose from, as well as the option to do a split pot so you can try out different soup bases if you want! The veggies tasted fresh and went well with the soup base. The meat options are plenty but it was all super tender and yummy! The service was spot on and they were constantly checking on us and making sure that we had whatever we needed.

    Wagyu Beef
    Elaine N.

    I've never been to this place before and was tempted to try this because I heard they make porridge from your soup base! Anyways, we went here on a Saturday around 5pm and there was no wait! We ordered the Miyazaki A5 Ribeye, Wagyu Beef, Takoyaki, Rice, and the Shabu Shabu in Miso Broth. We upgraded our meat selection which was why we were able to get items like the Miyazaki A5 Ribeye. Overall, I felt the meat quality was good, but way too pricey for the little amount of food you get. Their meats are so tender and basically felt like it melted in my mouth! They have appetizers too, so I got the takoyaki. I liked how crispy the takoyaki is on the outside. Also, once you're done enjoying your hot pot, they'll turn your broth into a porridge, which I thought that was so cool!

    Duck & Sukiyaki
    Maya K.

    This is a great spot to get your hit pot fix! The serving sizes were pretty good, the flavors were on point and ingredients were very fresh. Service was good too on a slow night. Definitely would come back to this cute spot!

    They add rice to the leftovers at the end and make a fantastic also risotto like texture porridge so make sure you leave room!
    Jess S.

    What an absolute gem in the inner sunset! Nabe is a Japanese style hot pot place - which means that the broths here tend to be waaaaayyyy less spicy than anything you would see at a chinese hot pot place. We got the spicy miso broth for the shabu shabu combo and even that was like, the equivalent of a light brush on the cheek in terms of spice, but the flavor was sooo good. We also got the sukiyaki and it came already in half of the pot - and it was delish. You do I think, have to eat it a little more quickly when the veg is already in the pot (or turn down the heat) so your food doesn't get boiled to death. Why you should eat here though: after you finish all your meat and veg, you get the option to add rice to your leftover soup and they come mix up some porridge for you that is so creamy (thanks to the egg they mix in), so make sure you leave space. I don't think a ton of places do that, so it makes Nabe kind of special. While the food here is not AYCE, I thought the base combo gave you a decent amount of food and you have the option to order add ons. The meat was more generous than I expected. Like if you've ever been to mumu hot pot it's similar if not more in portion. We got the duck add on and I expected like, maybe 5 extra pieces but no! The whole platter worth of duck! If you like duck - theirs was soooooo freaking good, probably my favorite. We also got the A5 miyazaki wagyu add on and damn, was that TENDER. The inside of the restaurant was nice - though things definitely got steamy and warm from all the pots going. Service was pretty good too - I really appreciate that they let my friend and I sit and talk for awhile (the restaurant was not super busy on the Thursday evening we went). And the guy who was our server was super friendly. I can't wait to go back and get the duck nabe lol.

    Chicken Karaage
    Anh T.

    I nearly missed the entrance due to the glass doors and walls that were fogging up inside from the hotpot. On a weekend evening, our group of four was seated immediately, and they had a modern QR code where we could order. We ordered two Nabemono sets: the Ishikari Nabe and Shabu Shabu. We also ordered chicken karaage. Both broths were delicious, but my favorite was the Ishikari Nabe set for its aesthetic display of salmon and veggies and buttery broth. The chicken karaage was quite crunchy and darker in color than expected. At the end, we also enjoyed the unique rice porridge that they made using our leftover broth, rice, an egg, onion, and seaweed flakes on top. I would love to introduce my friends to come here for hot pot on a cold day in SF!

    Result after they turned 1 of the broths into porridge
    Sharon Y.

    I ordered the Ishikari Nabe set and my mom ordered the Seafood Yosenabe set. They came in the same pot, which had a separator in the middle. There was only 1 burner in the middle of the table. Each person got their own small bowl of pre-mixed sauce for the meats, as well as a bowl of rice. There was a jug of water on the table for us to pour into our cups. There's a single stall restroom in the restaurant. Pros: I liked the butter miso broth and pork belly in the Ishikari Nabe set. While it wasn't AYCE, the portion was more than enough for me (even before the porridge). It's unique that they add rice into one of the broths (only one broth per table it seems) at the end to create porridge, which helps use up the broth. And since it's not AYCE, we were able to take leftovers home. I kind of wish we each got our own pot, but the single pot in the middle did allow us to more easily share our food. Cons: I wish there was more meat given in each set - it was mainly veggies. I noticed that some other folks had their ingredients served on a plate, while ours was already all in the soup. I wish we got them on a plate so that we could control how much to cook at once. I noticed that others got their food quickly, while we waited over 10 min for some reason... It was way too hot inside and I was sweating. Verdict: The quality was decent but I don't think I'd come back to this place. At ~$30 per hot pot set, I'd prefer an AYCE place where you can customize the ingredients.

    Venus L.

    You know the drill, when the season gets colder you break out the hot pot and get warm and toasty. My friends and I were in the area after attending a free concert at Golden Gate Park and wanted something warm to heat us up. Nabe was one of the first options after Yelping "hot pot" so my friend made a reservation for same day and we were seated promptly on arrival. Parking can be hit or miss especially off Irving St. so just a heads up there. The menu is relatively simple - you choose the base you want and it'll come with a standard set of items. I opted for their sukiyaki broth with beef and that came with some veggies, mushrooms, and noodles. The thing about Nabe is that it's not AYCE so you're paying for a set meal and you can opt for a bowl of rice, as well. I was worried there wouldn't be enough food to make us full, but between the gyoza and takoyaki appetizer, the set meal was enough for each of us to get to full without feeling the gross "I overate" feeling that you'd get at AYCE places. At the end of the meal, they also give you the option of turning one of your leftover broths into a porridge which seems like a fun idea, but only if you're okay eating your friend's leftover (whichever broth you choose to use). Overall, it's a bit pricey compared to some AYCE hot pot places, however, it was a good experience with friends and I did appreciate their attentive service.

    Kurobuta Pork Sausage
    Susan C.

    This review is for the takeout experience. We ordered Meal Pack A on the Uber Eats menu, which comes with two sets of meat and soup, along with garlic soy edamame, kurobota pork sausage, and two servings of butter mochi cake. The packaging for all of the items was fantastic. Everything was labeled clearly and the butter mochi cake even had handwritten detailed instructions on how to reheat the cake. This was more than enough food for 2 people and too much for us to finish. We ordered the sukiyaki with beef and the shabu shabu with beef and spicy miso. The meat was great quality and really tender, and there was a huge assortment of veggies. It also came with noodles for both the sets. One thing to note is that the meats and veggies were all raw, and we put everything in small pots to heat up and eat once we got home. Not the most convenient for those who are trying to get something to grab and go, but no issue for us. I hope to come here again to dine in - the inside of the restaurant looked pretty intimate and the waiters were really nice.

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    Why is there only 1 free porridge for a table of 8 people? That makes no sense.

    I don't know. I have always had one per table of two.

    Is this the same Nabe that was located in the marina?

    same company and menu

    Can you accommodate a gluten allergy?

    They can, get the sukiyaki set. It comes with yam noodles, aka Shirataki noodles. You can also ask them to sub out any of the wheat noodles with shirataki or just not get noodles.

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    Matsuyama Shabu House

    Matsuyama Shabu House

    3.9
    (177 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    don't even know where to start. This place completely blew me away…read more First, the service. Irene made this entire experience unforgettable. She was so warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. It honestly felt like we were ordering with a friend who just happens to know the entire menu inside and out. She gave amazing recommendations and even told us she makes the hot sauce from scratch (which... you can taste the difference). That level of care really set the tone for the whole night. Now the food... not a single miss. Seriously, not one thing we didn't like. We went with the Ultra menu ($108), which includes lobster, and it was 100% worth it. For broths, we chose the Tom Yum and Tonkotsu. Both were rich, flavorful, and perfect in completely different ways. The meat selection was incredible, especially the wagyu options, they literally melt in your mouth. You can tell the quality is top tier. The flame-torched wagyu nigiri was absolutely out of this world--perfectly balanced and paired with a wasabi powder that elevated every bite. We also had the hamachi cloud, which was so fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect crunch--such a standout dish. And the spicy clams? Easily one of our favorites. Super fresh, super tasty, and packed with flavor. Beyond the food, the entire staff made us feel genuinely welcomed, which made the experience even better. The location is perfect. It's right in the center of Japantown. Inside they have a bar where you can sit and talk with the servers face-to-face. And it's a great spot to people watch while you eat. I truly cannot recommend this place enough. Between the incredible quality, the variety, and the next-level service. This is a spot I'll be coming back to again and again (and yes, I'll absolutely be asking for Irene).

    As someone who is known on sight on Clement street for how much shabu I consume, I was excited to…read moretry somewhere new. Not gonna lie, I too was skeptical when I first saw the place in Japantown. The red and yellow stickers on the window and the touristy location did not scream quality to me. But boy was I glad to be wrong. The service was attentative and the owner was super friendly. I learned that the restaurant has actually recently rebranded and has a bunch of new tapas options. However, the star of the show was definitely the meats and the soup. The wagyu spicy soup broth was a mala one, and the mushroom soup and several kinds of mushrooms, including full king oyster mushrooms! Boy was I delighted to see that. And the meat speaks for itself. I cant even remember one other shabu in SF that offers genuine a5 wagyu ribeye for their hot pot. The quality is legit insane. Do not let the cheap window sign or the standing menu board fool you. The quality is absolutely top grade. This is AT LEAST as good as the chubby ones and the ribeye is EVEN BETTER. This is my new favorite shabu in SF, and you would be remiss to miss out.

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    Boiling Hot Pot

    Boiling Hot Pot

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$
    10 years in business
    All you can eat

    My friends and I wanted hotpot after hiking at Lands End, so we decided to try out this place…read more I love the fact that you can choose four different soups! We had the spicy soup, tomato soup, tom yum soup, and chicken soup. I also like the fact that there were community tongs near the sauce bar which is useful for those who are saliva-conscious! :) There's a tablet on the wall that lets you order whatever you want. There was plenty of meat, veggie, and seafood options that we ended up indecisive at times since everything looked great. Our favorites were the beef toro, wagyu beef, and fish ball with roe. For the 6 of us, it was around $50 each with tip which isn't too bad considering it was all you can eat. The place is pretty chill and not busy that day. We sat at the booths and it wasn't that loud, so it was perfect for us to chat and catch up. Pretty quick service and a pleasant experience, this definitely hit the spot after a nice long hike!

    Boiling Hot Pot is great value for the money. Huge range of meats and seafood, and it's genuinely…read moreone of the better spots I've found for dietary restrictions. Tons of noodle and veggie options, plus both a vegetarian and a vegan broth, so nobody at the table gets stuck. Everyone gets their own individual pot too, which I love, and the place is clean. My one gripe is there's no bar where you can pick your own items, so you're ordering off the menu instead of grabbing what you want. Small thing, but worth knowing. Overall though, solid food and great bang for your buck. Would go back.

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    Hotpot Champ

    Hotpot Champ

    3.8
    (216 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    Hotpot Champ is a popular hot pot restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown with a signature meat…read morewheel. They have $39.99 ayce hotpot all day (60+ dishes to choose from), as well as $18.99 malatang + 1 free drinks on lunchtime weekdays. There are 7 soup bases: sichuan spicy, tomato, wild mushroom, coconut water with chicken, tomyum, pumpkin and clear broth. Their soup are amazing. There are also various meat and veggie toppings to choose from, and they are all fresh and delicious. You also make your own dipping sauce and I remember their sesame dipping also very fragrant and flavorful! Plus, panda decorations!!!! Very cute panda themed restaurant Overall great value!!! Highly recommend!

    Came in no wait time. Server sat us down asked us our broth gave us an ipad to order. No music…read moreplaying no other customers and pretty much no service other than coming out every now and then to drop off the food. Sauce and sides are self serve and unless you like vinegar or soy sauce, that sauce is going to be thick or dry. Theres no ponzu or other liquid sauce. The hot pot stove kept turning off due to a bad cord and instead of moving us to a different table or fixing the problem they had us sit a little bit back away from the table and told us to not accidentally hit the cord thats directly under us. The older lady server also has a small attitude when serving.

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    Tomato beef pot with noodles, 5th serving
    Tomato beef pot with noodles, 5th serving
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    Yakiniq

    Yakiniq

    3.3
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had poor experiences at the Livermore…read morelocation in the past, so wasnt really expecting much from this spot either. Granted we were a bit late for our reservation, we ended up having to wait another 30-40 mins. The place (2nd floor) is small & awkward. We were all cramped waiting on the stairway and the actual seating area is also fairly small for a busy KBBQ place/big parties. The 8 of us squeezed into a booth with 2 chairs on the side. You can also feel whenever the table next to us got up and stomped/yelled/moved in their chairs-- which was really often. The basic AYCE menu is fairly limited-- esp for the side options. The marinated meats were pretty good as was the tteokbokki. Side & meat portions were alright, but the kicker is having to flag down staff to make sure they put in the order & bring it out. We asked for japchae about 5 times before it actually reached our table towards the end of our meal. The server/manager also told us that he had accidentally brought out 2 bottles of soju for us and that he'd COMP 1 bottle. We didnt notice that he had actually charged us for 2 and comped/subtracted a "third" one. So none were really comped at all. I just realized after we paid and that felt really sketchy. Idk if it's worth coming back here.

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    Short ribs
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