Great service, great food... The BBQ Pulled Pork Jiānbíng is the best! And their soy milk is also very delicious

I really love this place. The food is clean & delicious. The service is excellent and it is a sweet place to go. It is very small & cramped - I wish it was bigger so I can get a table without a long wait. read more

Nabe is unique from other shabu shabu places in SF. The food is presented beautifully and shows how attentive workers are to the little details. This was my first time here with my friend and we were unfamiliar with the soup choices but our server, Nancy, was very helpful with choices and was overall very attentive. She explained the difference between the dishes and even gave us tips on cooking the food. When we got our food it was flavorful and showed off the individual characteristics of each item as it was presented to us.Overall a great experience and my friend LOVED the porridge at the end .Definitely a place to bookmark whenever I'm in the mood for good food. read more

Nabe is my absolute favorite restaurant in the city. Best shabu shabu ever. Period. They really know what they are doing here. All ingredients are organic and the freshest. Been going here for years since they opened and going at least once a week since. Miso shabu shabu and the sukiyaki are the go-to's. Eat the GOUMA sauce over rice!!! Hilwin and her staff do a top-notch job. You will have the best hot pot experience of your life!!!!! read more

Very nice place, and food is awesome. At the last, they will use the soup to make porridge for you. it is worthy to come back.

2 problems: the portions was a complete ripoff and we got food poisoning from this restaurants. specific details about each below: my girlfriend and i came here for date night and was extremely disappointed. we both got food poisoning and had to fight for the bathroom when we got home. i'm pretty sure none of the food was undercooked. we have hot pot all the time. the portions were terrible. they mark up their prices approximately 3 times. we ordered the seafood hot pot and it came with like 2 pieces of small frozen shrimp, 2 small scallops, a few small clams, 3 slices of salmon, barely a mouthful of noodles, and 1 shiitake mushroom. we were not full at all after that so we got the assorted mushrooms and some "wagyu" beef. the the beef wasn't very good but the mushrooms were. overall this place is a huge rip off and i would not come here again. read more

I live nearby and I've always been wanting to try this restaurant because I knew it was a Japanese restaurant and it always looked steamy inside. So, one cold night, I walked in not knowing it was a hot pot place. I haven't had the chance to read any of the Yelp reviews so I didn't know what the expect. I sat down and was worried that there would be too much food for a solo diner, being a hot pot place. Boy, was I wrong! I ordered the small sukiyaki with the waygu beef and it was just the right amount of deliciousness. The broth was a little salty, but I figured I didn't need to drink the broth, just the stuff inside. When I thought my meal had ended, I asked for my check and was pleasantly surprise to learn that my meal wasn't quite over yet. I was informed that rice was going to be added to my left over broth for a delicious porridge! MIND...BLOWN. It was perfect, because I was still hungry. The waitress did her thing with the rice and asked me if it was too salty. So, I said yes and she fixed it right away by adding hot water. In the end, the porridge with egg was very tasty. I'm just knocking off a star because I thought the broth was too salty and I would've like a little more contents in my soup. Such as more vegetable and noodles. Overall it was a delicious experience, service was great, and I would totally go back. read more

We ordered seafood Yosenabe and Shabu Shabu with wagu beef. Good quality sea food with tasty slices of salmon, clams, scallops and prawns. Decent service and comfortable atmosphere. We also had the octopus & cucumber salad which was heavy on the cucumber with just a few very thin slices of octopus. I do not recommend it. Overall a very pleasant meal read more

It's really good, clean and yummy, make sure you have reservation first, fills up fast! We ordered the beef and the duck both are very good, the broth is just right, not too salty. love the little complimentary porridge afterwards. But I wish there's a little more vegetables and noodles. Overall I will go again! read more

First time having Japanese hot pot. It was pricey and the food was ok. I like the porridge at the end and because you can bring it home it feels like the meal was a little more worth it. For a hotpot place, I'm not a fan of the enclosed dining area with glass windows/door. The whole glass fogged up. read more

Came with a big group of 16 people yesterday afternoon. I gave the lady a half hour heads up and everything was all set up and pretty when we got there which was great. My standard for shabu is Shabu House on Geary (and Sloat) - I love everything about it and it never disappoints. This place, although the service was awesome, was meh. I ordered a Large Shabu Shabu for $16. She said the different between small and large ($13 vs. $16) was 5 oz or 7 oz of meat. No. Freaking. Way was it 7 oz. I got 8 paper thin slices of beef that shredded every time I tried to pick it up with my chopsticks. I know they're supposed to be thin, but I doubt it was weighed before giving to us. The cold tofu w/ kim chee was good, but didn't arrive until half the table was already eating their shabu and my end of the table hadn't gotten anything (I ordered first, and don't want to sound like a diva but somehow got my food last when we all ordered the same thing). We were all still hungry afterward so we went to Sheng Kee around the corner. I feel mean giving 2 stars but if I pay $20 something bucks and am still hungry after...nope. read more

This place is delicious! Good price, fresh ingredients. Went here with my girlfriend for lunch. Like the vibe too. Will try to go back again... read more

one of the better shabu place in SF, everything is pretty good, service is very good, interior is nice, will come back.

NABE is the BEST!! hands down!!I I've been here about 5 times now and I gotta admit, many places are not consistent but NABE is always fresh and yummy and hits the spot for me. This is not your regular "shabu" spot because it it NOT a "shabu" place. Its NABEMONO and and I would advise everyone not to get too full from what comes out of your cast iron pot or steel pot. The end is the best.. the ZOSUI!! If you dont know what it is, GOOGLE IT so you wont miss out. They take the broth which is rich and full of flavor from everything that was cooking in the pot and they add rice, egg and green onions topped off with seaweed creating a decadent delight of goodness in your mouth. OMG!! I'm drooling already. My personal favorites is the kimchee kabuto pork belly and the duck pots. My personal favorite appetizers are the sausages and the gyoza. The GYOZA are freshly made daily. They also have a great selection of Sakes which accommodate the dishes well. The staff is cute and super sweet. Quick tip.... you can always order a plate of beef on the side to go with your nabemono. Ok, I think I'll be heading there tonight again!! Booya! Thanks NABE for feeding my belly!! I LOVE NABE!!! Finally we have a different style of a true japanese traditional way of eating! Thank you NABE for opening in San Francisco. Truly an experience you won't want to miss!! read more

I came here around 2:30 in the afternoon last week. It was not too packed, but when i walked in the vibes blew me away. They have sake bottles on the wall in a very clean looking restaurant. Me and my friend ended up ordering the Sukiyaki and Kimchi broth. Both soups were delicious while the meat and vegetable plates were fresh. This restaurant was in a great location and easy to navigate around the city after you eat. The waitress was also very attentive. The bad thing about the lunch menu is not being able to have to porridge which is only served during dinner. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant. read more

this is such a fun place to go I can't believe I'd never been, living down the street. it was very clean waitress was so nice and to have the boiling pot of broth and cooking the meat yourself added a little something extra to the meal. at the end they use the broth to make this rice pudding thing, so good. it's a little pricey but it's awesome place so I'll definitely go back read more

Very yummy shabu ! Both times i was here we has very friendly, interactive servers who explained the whole shabu process and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The food itself is very fresh and tasty, my favorite part is the rice soup they make for u at the end. Definitely will return read more

Food was delicious and fresh! The staff was so nice and helpful since it was our first time going. Will definitely be coming back very soon!

I LOVE this place!!!!! Me and my bf love coming here we've basically become regulars lol we always get the shabu shabu with beef and it's soooooo good! It's hilarious how someone said that it was "too hot", um hello how else are you supposed to cook your meat??? It's like me going to a club and complaining about how loud the music is. And yes this isn't the type of restaurant where your done in 30 minutes, were usually here for about an hour which is fine with me. read more

Wow! I have to say this place was really great if you're looking for a place to eat quality shabu shabu. It somewhat compares to the places in LA with its range of different broths. The place is pretty small. but it definitely beats the shabu shabu restaurant in Japantown = TERRIBLE. read more

really enjoyed the shabu! The meat was super fresh and their broth selection was great. I had the Spicy Miso with the beef and loved it! Also, i love that they don't waste the broth and turn it into a pouridge for you once you are done! read more

Nabe is a true gem -- great/unusual food, hip/comfortable setting, warm/welcoming staff. I love traveling to Japan because of the restaurants, rather than catch-all Japanese food, eateries concentrate on and specialize in singular delicacies. Nabe is born from this tradition. The brother/sister team that runs the place noticed that SF lacked a traditional nabemono shop, where patrons choose a broth and fixings and finish the dish at the table. The result is fresh, tasty comfort food. One warning, don't stuff yourself: at the end of the meal the waitress uses your leftover broth to make the most delicious rice porridge at the table. MMMMmmmm! read more

A MUST GO and TRY! Oh my goodness...a friend gave this place a thumbs up on Sat and several of us immediately went! Great service from the hardworking ladies and also just amazing spices and flavors! This was my first visit and we had the classic beef shabu shabu, wonderful DUCK(yep, there's duck) with shitake mushrooms, and kim chee pork belly (with mochi)! Everything just melts in your mouth! I have cut out beef and pork from my diet and eating more greens, but this meal was my one-time pass card! There are a ton of veggies too! All the dishes come packed with good protein, fresh healthy greens, and then you finish with OMG...rice porridge! Who does that? This place does! I did not have the sake yet...but I'm sure it's a must as well. Delish! I'm coming back and trying the rest of the items on the menu. read more

My fiancé and I come here on the regular. This is the best shabu around if you're looking for high quality. We love their spicy miso broth because it's not oily and it's actually spicy. Their Kobe is perfect and their garlic edamame is the best I've had. This place rocks. read more

I made a reservation for 7:30 and we got there at 7:35. A waiter told us that we had to wait 20 minutes, so we went next door to have a drink. 20 minutes later, the waiter called me and said that a table is ready for us to seat right away. So we left the bar and walked over. Another waiter came and told us that we had to wait 10 more minutes. What's the point making a reservation? Food was alright. Zosui was really good tho. But I'm not going back there again. read more

My first time getting hot pot. So amazing. Service was great. Food was great. You can ask them for leaner meat if you'd like, or more fatty meat. The meat and veggies are so fresh. read more

Delicious and very filling. High quality broth and the rice finish is great. Only wish it was cheaper and I would go more often.

Took my family here the place was nice and friendly with big portions . Come hungry . I recommend the spicy miso

I yelped "sukiyaki" in San Francisco, and this is what popped up. I was excited because my normal shabu place in San Jose that has sukiyaki is sooooooooooooooooooooooo busy these days. What a bummer. Anyway went here after work and was not pleased. I only give it two stars because our waitress was fab and the bathroom was clean. I mean other than that, the food was two thumbs down for me. I didn't like the sukiyaki. I don't like how they already have the vegetables with the broth versus the customers being able to dip it themselves. The sukiyaki didn't taste like sukiyaki to me. It tasted like suki-yucky. The meat portion is small and very very thinly sliced. The restaurant is cute but so small. So small that not only do the windows fog up real quick...the customers who are wearing glasses ALSO can't see because their glasses are fogged up!!! Which is pretty hilar. Anyway, this place is a no return for me. read more

This is a long overdue review. When I first tried this place, I was immediately impressed with their beef quality. If you shabu a lot like me, you'll remember that other places have beef that seemed to fall apart when cooked or turned into a weird gray color. But nabe beef is amazing. It's tender, juicy, and never falls apart even after over cooking. I was hooked with their shabu shabu set but it was their duck set that was life changing. This stuff is like crack. The skin is seared nicely and the breast is cut into perfect slices. It's cooked in a dashi broth (savory soy based) and it simply taste like heaven. And when things can possibly get better, they make you a rice porridge with your left over broth that'll blow your mind all over again. Save room for desert though! The new panna cotta is super creamy and their mochi cake which is served warm with ice cream is delicious. I usually get the duck breast and my BF gets the spicy miso shabu. I think it's one of the best combos ever. Best part is, they take rsvp despite party size! Super plus. Give nabe a try, you won't regret it! read more

over prize Other all u can eat are only $30 and I can eat way more $29for a plate of meat and vag is too much