the meat quality here is outstanding! beautiful marbling on the american kobe beef, american wagyu, and japanese a5. for ayce at $45, the value is unbeatable, especially when you're getting this level of quality. the kobe beef fries are a must order! and if you time your visit right, the happy hour deals are incredible. gyoza for $5, kamikaze wings for $8, and beers for $5 make it one of the best happy hour spots in sf. overall a fantastic experience from start to finish. will definitely be back! read more

Person who took our order didn't write anything down, and then we were brought the wrong broth. That's okay. I understand mistakes happen. And then when they asked us which ice cream we wanted for dessert, they didn't write anything down and brought us the wrong ice cream. Throughout the meal, we were never checked on after our items were dropped off, and we had to get up to find someone in order to ask for the check so we could leave. Food was good, but the service, or lack thereof, is a common theme throughout our visits. I'm not saying I won't be back, but it will definitely be fewer and further between. read more

this place never disappoints. it's SO worth. they are fast with bringing the meats out, no time wasted!!! AND the meat be good. my favorite thing about this place tho is the SAUCE. it's some sort of ponzu cilantro type sauce but omg it's DELISH. eating here is so chill and simple. just gotta pick whether you're doing ayce or not, what meat and broth you want, ramen or udon, and if you want rice. then an assortment of veggies come on the side and then ice cream at the end of your meal happy hour is 5pm-6:30pm and i love getting the kobe beef fries. their soju pitchers are yummy too read more

Shabu Club - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't really love the AYCE format of Shabu Club. Basically, you can order (unspecified) cuts of beef, lamb, or pork or combination of veggies/noodles. There is no variety in terms of cuts (i.e. sirloin vs brisket) and you can't choose which vegetables. We got cabbage, spinach, baby carrots, and pumpkin. The udon and ramen noodles are fresh, which is nice. They include a generous bowl of cilantro ponzu, but you can request a sweet sesame sauce as well. Since there is so little variety, I felt like the meal got boring fast. The tonkotsu and miso broth didn't really taste different from each other. Compared to other AYCE options, I feel Shabu Club is just ok. The meat was good quality, so you can easily eat your money's worth. The ice cream at the end though was a nice touch. The service was a bit slow too, so we had to keep flagging down staff. Although, to be fair, there seemed to be a lid birthday party during our service. Ultimately, other hot pot spots in the city do a better job, so I probably wouldn't come back. read more

Shabu Club - Ice cream - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was trying to figure out where to get hot pot in SF with my friend after work. We found this place on yelp and ubered here. There were plenty of street parking when we came too. Went to eat around 5:45PM and it wasn't busy at all. A few parties there but plenty of seating. We were able to sit wherever we wanted. We opted for the regular beef and lamb option which was more than enough. They were very generous with their meats and we didn't finish our food :o I got udon with spicy miso broth and my friend got a mix of ramen and udon with tonkatsu. The green sauce was pretty good! I never had a sauce like this when I would go to shabu places. The service here was great! Checked up on us a lot :) I did enjoy the ice cream option at the end as well. read more

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Happy hour has some good deals. I was a little surprised they didn't top off the broth with how much we ordered but maybe we just needed to ask. The udon noodles were my favorite, very tender and tasty. Broths were good and distinctive. The ice cream was good too. Fries were just ok. Service was a little slow. read more

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UPDATE! Went here for Valentine's Day dinner with the hubby and we were able to get seated as soon as they opened even though I made last minute reservations. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Clean restaurant. Food was superb! The meat we got was the Wagyu beef with plenty of veggies and ramen noodles. Loved the ice cream after too! read more

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Had a great visit at the Shabu Club, ate the $45/person AYCE for 90 minutes. We had a reservation and was immediately seated on time. Only thing weird is that I had to confirm the reservation over the phone once and by text twice close to the visit so this can be a bit much for some. Parking can be challenging in the neighborhood and the lychee soju bottle (sold as a "pitcher") leaks at the pour spout. We had a split plot with miso and tonkotsu broth. The burner was an Amazon Basics induction burner with a run timer so you know when your 90 minutes are up. Food was tasty, protein (pork, beef, lamb) were thinly sliced and was not served frozen unlike some establishments. There are a only 3 proteins available. The vegetables and ramen were also fresh and had a nice "chew" to it. A generous dish of garlic cilantro ponzu is provided at the table for each of us. That was fresh and tasty but will overpower the thin slices of protein I recommend using that condiment sparingly read more

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For roughly $40 a person, this is a no frills place to get some decent Shabu Shabu. You choose a meat with a choice of rice, udon and/or Ramen. The set includes some standard vegetables and an ice cream at the end. What sets it apart is the premade sauce that they include for every person. Yum, but not if you don't like cilantro. Unfortunately, four stars for the service. It was pretty slow and they're not good at managing a crowd. read more

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I've always been curious about Shabu Club. Every time I've hung out with my friend, he's talked about it. I suggested we finally go before we met up with some other friends for trivia. It was such a filling meal! We arrived right at opening and were the first customers. Reservations are available, and a steady flow of customers came in and left. Service by all workers was efficient. You scan the QR code for the menu and place your order with the staff. Multiple staff members would come by to check on us or deliver our items. The vibes are super chill, it's clean and spacious, and they play clubbing music. There are plenty of seating options inside for pairs or larger parties. We went all out for food. He and I both hadn't eaten all day, so by dinner, we were starving. We shared the Large Two-Meat Combo and the Large Vegetarian. We also ordered Pork Gyoza and an adult libation off the happy hour menu. The portions are massive; aside from the meat, you get to choose noodles, and they are accompanied by lots of veggies. We agreed that ordering the vegetarian set was overkill, but we had plenty of leftovers! The meat was tasty and of decent quality; we got the pork and beef. The veggies were good, can't really mess them up! It was all a nice variety. For our broths, we chose Miso and Spicy Tonkotsu, which were hearty, warm, and tasty. I'd come back again. If you are a shabu fan in Richmond, I recommend Shabu Club! I wouldn't go out of my way for it, but the quality and price point are pretty good, and they offer AYCE/AYCD. Looking forward to coming again in the future! read more

Shabu Club - Large Two Meat Combo and Large Vegetarian - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Maybe the best shabu ayce in the city. That geeen sauce go cray but don't underestimate the habanero drip, did about 7 and was sweating. Didn't matter cuz purdy n the boys are taking it all this year. TVs are small so don't expect a flat out niner party. Milton and James took care of throughout the night gottta give them a shoutout. read more

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TLDR: Came for AYCE shabu and would come back. The beef was our favorite meat, the house sauce was delicious, and the soups we chose were also great. The veggies were fine but nothing special. We loved the ice cream to end the meal. Service was casual but fast, and the environment was also very laid back. But it did have several TVs playing different sports games in case that moves the needle for anyone! ------ FOOD: SOUPS: We chose the SPICY MISO and TONKOTSU. We slightly preferred the Tonkotsu to start because the spicy miso was spicier than we thought it'd be (there's a real kick to it). However the spicy miso was better for giving flavor to the veggies. When they came around for soup refills, we asked them to pour tonkotsu soup into the spicy miso and that soup became our favorite. We may ask them to do this from the start to begin with. 3 MEAT CHOICES: Pork, Beef, Lamb. Our favorite by far was the beef, but the other two were perfectly good too. VEGGIES: We got a pre-made bowl to start that included tofu, spinach, napa cabbage, baby carrots, mushrooms, and either ramen or udon to start. We opted for the udon which was good, standard udon. ICE CREAM: At the end you get your choice of green tea or red bean ice cream, or a fruit sorbet (it might have been mango or another tropical fruit?), in a cone. We got the red bean and it was a great not-too-sweet way to end the meal. ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Bright lights, a bit cold, and multiple TVs playing different sports programs. This felt like a hometown sports bar-turned-shabu spot, so come here for more casual catchups with friends or comfort meals with SOs. * It's a relatively quiet neighborhood at night and there should be plenty of parking around the nearby blocks. * They're able to accommodate larger groups at long tables. They can also host semi-private gatherings in this little alcove inside the restaurant. ------ SERVICE: * It was perfectly fine. Very casual, with the servers saying little to nothing to you and just picking up empty bowls as they walk by. You're always welcome to stop them to request more of a specific item, and that item will be at your table within a minute or two * There's a timer on your portable stovetop, so you know exactly how much time has elapsed and they never need to rush you read more

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As a SoCal native, I have pretty high standards when it comes to shabu. It was my first time getting shabu in the bay area and I must say I was very impressed and it definitely satisfied my hot pot craving! My friend and I came at 5pm on a Tuesday and both got our own 2 meat combo sets ($32.5 for a large) since we didn't feel like getting AYCE ($45). We also got the Kobe beef fries ($10 during happy hour) and it was the perfect amount of food! The spicy tonkatsu broth was very flavorful and not too salty, I liked it better than the spicy miso. Their garlic cilantro ponzu was also really delicious (I just love ponzu). For meats, we got the Wagyu beef + Kurobuta pork and I was impressed by the quality of the meat! Wasn't too thin and I could really taste the quality. I also liked their assorted veggies + udon/ramen selections - their portions are very generous. The kobe beef fries were kind of soggy and underwhelming, so I'd skip out on it. The matcha & black sesame ice cream at the end was so good though, definitely a hit! I havent had many shabu spots in the bay but I'd come back here during happy hour to beat the dinner rush! Service was a bit slow despite it being pretty empty inside so that's my only complaint. read more

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I've been going to Shabu Club for years and it's still my favorite shabu spot in the city. I finally brought some friends for the first time and they loved it. We always do AYCE. The meat quality is consistently great. I usually load up on beef and pork and get a few plates of lamb. We also ordered plenty of veggies, including an extra bowl of mushrooms. I still love their green sauce and wish I could get the recipe. They end the meal with ice cream, which is always a nice touch. We got lychee and green tea this time. We were soooo full by the end, but that's part of the experience. We went on a Monday night, so it wasn't too busy and seating was easy. They were attentive and quick about bringing us refills of anything we needed. Still one of the best spots in the city. read more

The food was always good that's why we always come back here. But the service was terrible. The server has zero service mind. He work here for long time but every time I come here he never smile and barely check back on us. Poor customer!!! We left 20% tip because it is what we always do. But we will never come back here anymore. read more

Shabu Club - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place. I've come here twice with my partner and each time the quality of meat was spectacular. Never fails to impress me! The broth is clean and yummy. Lots of veggies and noodles for the shabu set. Large set of wagyu beef was sufficient for 2 people, when supplemented with additional ramen + rice. Will be returning for a 3rd time soon! read more

We used to go to Shabu House and they closed their locations. So we were so happy to see this spot open up. Every one raves about the cilantro sauce, I prefer their sesame one. I love the spicy miso and my family likes the regular(wimps) lol. Service is hit or miss but never rude. We are now BIG fans!!! See you all soon :) read more

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We visited shabu club a few days ago for hot pot shabu, and while we were looking forward to the meal, we were disappointed by the service we received. We had a very negative experience with the waiters. Every time we needed to ask for something, such as more meat or water, both of the male waiters seemed resistant to serving us or would walk away. We often had to ask multiple times to get a single item. We felt that this greatly detracted from our experience. I wanted to bring this to your attention as we hope to have a better experience in the future. read more

Shabu Club - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here countless times, both at their new Burlingame location and this location. There is always plenty of meter parking and occasional residential parking. I've tried both their set menu as well as their AYCE. Today we opt for the set menu because we were not as hungry but tbh I wound recommend doing AYCE any other time. I would also HIGHLY recommend coming here during HAPPY HOUR. The appetizers are so good; especially the Kobe beef fries. Cant go wrong with $3 dollar cold sake either. We got the large American wagyu set x2 this day for the four of us Shabu-Shabu american wagyu beef set 5/5 - comes with a bowl of vegetables with your choice of rice and udon/ramen and a large plate of american wagyu beef. They are known for their green cilantro sauce. I cannot boast enough about it. It compliments the beef exceptionally well. You can tell the beef is of high quality. Its well-marbled, and exquisitely tender. The set meals seemed small, however you get what you pay. at $32, for a shared shabu set, that is amazing. Its enough food for two imo. Enough to get you to a healthy level of "full". The staff are always so attentive. Always coming back to check for soup refills or water refills. At the end they give you ice cream; usually asian flavors. Ambiance is warm and lively. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. read more

Shabu Club - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I tried this place for the first time a couple years ago after I heard about it from a friend. Since then, i've been coming back regularly every time I crave hotpot! I love love love their green cilantro sauce and the quality of their meat is the best in the bay. I've also tried their kobe beef fries which were also so delicious. I always recommend this place to my friends if they're in the area and wanting hotpot! read more

Shabu Club - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food at a great price for what you get. I don't recommend the all you can eat as it isn't a good value. Service was fast and atmosphere was basic but it's a great time for friends to hang out and talk for sure! read more

Plenty of parking in the neighborhood but if you come after 6pm, the meters are free. The menu is simple and the prices are a bit high for what you get. I liked the option to get two broths and choice of noodles. They bring the food out pretty quickly, but then it takes a while to flag down a worker if you need to order more. Check in to yelp for a free drink! The quality of the meat was good and I liked the variety of the veggies. They play 2000s throwback music and it isn't too loud in the restaurant even though it was pretty packed. My friend made a reservation, and I would recommend the same especially if you're going for dinner on a Thursday. read more

I absolutely love Shabu Club! I made reservations for a Friday night and they were able to sit us pretty quickly. After walking around in the SF cold weather, the inside of the restaurant was quite warm which was nice. We ordered the spicy miso soup base, spicy tonkatsu soup base, Kobe beef fries, and the large 2 meat shabu shabu set. Everything we ate was pretty tasty and i don't really have much of a complaint. The service was quick, nice workers, and had a great atmosphere! read more

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We had some really delicious shabu here! We got the spicy kimchi broth and mushroom broth with the vegetarian sides and a plate of calamari. You get huge portions, so would recommend sharing. The broth tastes amazing, and you get a choice of noodles to include with your veggies. I also like the side of sauce and rice you got with dinner, it was a great touch and helped provide more options to mix with your main ingredients. Overall had a great time! read more

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I really enjoyed eating here. The standout was the tonkotsu broth because it was already very flavorful from the beginning (which is refreshing since shabu broths are usually more mellow and develop more flavor toward the end of the meal). The meat was great quality and was soft and marbled. The service was also great- the staff regularly checked in on us and were attentive throughout. The ramen noodles were very generous and I couldn't even finish it all. read more

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Yum! Service is good and food is yummy per usual. Downside is that parking is so bad in this area!

If have have a big appetite, you're better off paying $13 more to get All you can eat. I feel like $32 + tax/tip/fees for the large shabu set is just not worth it for people with big appetites. I think the large plate has about 20 pieces of meat. For me, that's not enough. We went with a big group so everybody has to order the same thing, All Shabu sets or all AYCE. We sat at the very end of the table and they wouldn't allow us to split off to get AYCE. My wife and I prefer AYCE because the shabu set just isn't worth it for us. In the past we were allowed to sit near our big party but be in a separate table/bill. I don't know why the other night was any different. Nonetheless, the food quality is actually top tier. Personally, despite how good the Garlic Cilantro ponzu sauce is, it's not the star of the show. The real star of the show is the meat quality. I don't know how they do it, but every single time I go here the meat quality has never let me down. I do wish they had more sauce options available on the menu. We had to ask an apparently they have a habanero sauce that's also pretty good. The goma sauce, sesame based, is a good earthy balance to the ponzu sauce. To me, that's the perfect combination. I do like it here, the food quality is top tier. But for me, it's only worth it if I get AYCE. Good service, TV's all around for added entertainment and overall a good vibe. read more

A frequent question I find myself asking: Hot pot or Shabu? Shabu club is poppin and has all you can eat and drink available. I made rezzies through Yelp and got seated on time. The service here is super fun and friendly! I loved our waiter who had our back with whatever the table needed. The meat quality is so worth. We got the 3 different types of meat and my favorite was the beef. For broth we got spicy miso and spicy tonkatsu. And the sauce they give?! Delicious. Slurpable with every bite. Also ordered the kobe beef fries because I for sure came hungry. Everything was a hit. Def will be back to eat my stomach out again! read more

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My brother-in-law took us here for dinner to try the all you can eat. He was able to call in to make reservations within an hour. It was on 4th of July, but we were able to get free parking right up front since they have free parking during holidays. AYCE was $45 per person. Service was great & the food came right away & kept on coming. We enjoyed the Kobe beef fries for appetizers. We wanted to focus on the meat so we didn't get to try the other appetizers. For the shabu broth we chose the tonkotsu broth & the spicy tonkotsu. Both flavorful. The spicy side wasn't too spicy and was perfect for the kids. Our favorites were the american wagyu beef & the kurobuta pork, both so tender & cut super thin. Probably one of the best shabu meats i have ever had. Great quality & super tender. The highlight of the whole meal tho was the cilantro dipping sauce. BOMB! Wish all shabu places had this sauce. Way better than the traditional sesame dipping sauce. We also enjoyed the ice cream in the end. The black sesame was out, but I loved my red bean ice cream. My son's lychee ice cream was so good too & refreshing. Can't wait to come back when we visit our Bay Area fam again. read more

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We didn't have a reservation and was seated right away! They left the front door open, so where we were seated was super cold! The food was delicious and the portion was a good amount to share with the table. read more

Chill spot to indulge in gluttony with your homies. The all you can eat was a great deal, granted here are only three types of meat, lamb, pork, beef. But let's be honest here if you're getting the all you can eat, you're like me, on the surface you might mention the marbling, the thinness of the slice, the freshness, but deep down you're just a hungry hungry hippo at the local Round1. The green sauce is the selling point here, everything else can mostly be done at home with your own Amazon basics stove top and an almost similar broth Servers were a bunch of chill guys, no fuss at all. Overall probably closer to a 3.5 but it'll be a good time with your mates read more

Shabu Club - A feast indeed - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Shabu Club has become our go-to date night spot: not only was this the last date night we went to while I was pregnant, it was also the one we chose for our first baby-less date night as well. Awesome food, free dessert, lots of TVs to watch Warriors games, great experience all around. The differentiators for me are the delicious cilantro-based dipping sauce and the top tier quality of the meat for the shabu shabu. I always get the shabu shabu with tonkotsu broth and Wagyu beef, while my husband gets spicy tonkotsu and lamb. We usually get large sizes because of the value, but they really are quite large and basically at the limit of what we can finish. Service is super quick in the beginning, and then you have to flag them down. Make sure to get the free ice cream! They usually have green tea, red bean, and then sometimes lychee or some other fruit. read more

One of my favorite shabu restaurants! I have not done the ayce option, however the regular and large meat options give you plenty. The green sauce given is probably my favorite part of the meal.The service is good, the last time I went we were helped/checked on more by a man who was not even our server. The read more

Shabu Club - Udon Rice American Kobe Beef - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely amazing! We come to Shabu every two weeks now--it's become our go-to spot, and we truly can't get enough. The quality of their meats is top-tier, and the variety of add-on options makes every visit feel like a new experience. The broths are flavorful and rich, and the ramen noodles (made in-house!) are unbelievably soft--you can even see the fresh flour on them. The cook-it-yourself concept lets you go at your own pace, and the all-you-can-eat-and-drink option is such a fun and satisfying way to dine. Their ice cream is also a must--such high quality and the perfect finish to the meal. However, their service and how quickly they serve you is top notch. They play modern music, so the atmosphere is upbeat and trendy--definitely a vibe. My only wish? I'd love if they opened earlier than 5pm. After a long day at the beach, this would be the perfect 4pm meal. Other than that, Shabu is perfection. Highly recommend! read more

The line gets crowded here like a club, so make sure to make a reservation! I like the music that they play because it's upbeat. Service is good too. I enjoy eating the shabu here especially on cold days. The price is decent, food is a good portion, and I like the variety of vegetables that come with the shabu. The flavors are on point, especially when you dip everything into the green sauce. At the end of the meal, you also get ice cream! read more

Shabu Club - Large beef and regular lamb with tonkotsu and spicy tonkatsu broth - Japanese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place had decent hot pot. I'd say the quality of the meat could be better, but since it's AYCE it's understandable. I felt like the broths could have been more flavorful. The restaurant was a bit warm, I felt like the AC should have been on since everyone is eating soup. The servers were attentive and got us everything we needed. I wouldn't say they were friendly though. read more

Great atmosphere for groups, but i see many couples enjoy this place as well. The sauces are insanely good and staff was attentive and friendly. read more

If you're from the bay, then IYKYK! That green sauce just hits the spot! The meat is thinly slice and it's so marbled! Yummm! Service is a hit or miss, especially on a Friday/Saturday night when it's super busy! So if you get AYCE, sometimes it does take a while for them to bring you more meat, it also depends where you sit! Aka if you're in the corner it'll be a miss but if you're dead centered then it'll be a hit for you! It's always a party in there so good vibes for sure! read more

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Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 3 Came here for dinner. Overall great hot pot and would come back. ALL YOU CAN EAT SHABU-SHABU U includes - American Kobe Beef, Kurobuta Pork, Premium Lamb, assorted vegetables, noodles, rice, ice cream 43 4/5. Everything tasted fresh, and we opted for tonkatsu and spicy miso broths. Favorites were the Kobe beef, kurobuta pork, and assorted veggies. Ice cream was also better than most hot pot spots. Service was okay. There was hair in one of our dishes. read more

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Great food, great service, great value, especially the all you can eat deals. Will definitely go again.