New hot pot place in Dublin, where Little Dipper used to be. At 28.99 per person for AYCE hot pot this place is great. The meat was pretty fresh and they had a lot of noodle options. The cuts of lamb, short rib, and rib eye were all good. For sides, the chicken wings were surprisingly good, but definitely skip the karaage. Honestly I'd happily come here again over other places like Happy Lamb or Shabuya. read more

Shabu King - Hot pot - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Went here with the wife and kids to satisfy a serious shabu-shabu craving. It's about time a QUALITY shabu spot touched down in the East Bay! The interior: the place is very clean, well-lit, and cutely decorated. The soju wall reminds me of the pochas scattered throughout Seoul when I studied abroad there. The service: the waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and patient with my rambunctious 4-year-old (sorry for spilling). Even though a soft launch is meant to iron out some kinks in the system, the front and back of house already operates like a well-oiled machine. They even tossed in free soft drinks for everyone to promote their soft launch. In this digital age, where everything costs something, that sliver of hospitality made a lasting impression. The food: INSANELY premium - you just can't get meat quality like that eating at home. I kept going for the short rib and prime ribeye. The marbling was exquisite, and was cut paper thin - just how I like it! My wife has a penchant for pork, and together we had to have crushed at least 4 plates of the black pork belly, no sweat. Breylon (my youngest) was obsessed with the nacho cheese fries and the tteokbokki. Mom and dad plead guilty for having more than our fair share of both, too...fun for the whole family! The kicker is that all of this comes at a VERY reasonable $29 per person for the premium menu ($17 for each of the kids). Prices like that in the bay area can't be beat. Honestly, between the food eaten and the dry cleaning for that poor waitress (sorry again!) they might have lost money on us. Definitely coming back again for more, and we will absolutely keep Breylon on his leash in the future! read more

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Our party of 12 had amazing eating experience here at Shabu King! Although they're still in their soft opening phase the service, organization, and (most importantly) freshness of the food were all outstanding! The veggies were fresh and thoroughly washed while the broth selection perfectly complimented the well marbled meat cuts. Will definitely visit again and happy to see another successful restaurant addition to the Dublin food scene! read more

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Stopped by their soft opening and what a cool vibe! They had all you can eat shabu style hot pot with really good meat cuts. Our favorite was beef top blade. Also a good variety of sides to choose from. Waitress was really sweet and gave us a complimentary beverage as a part of their soft opening night. Highly recommend, and I'll be back for their lunch special! read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

A buffet and you can order meat and side dishes which are included in the price. The food was fresh and the price was decent. One suggestion i have is that they should come up with a system to let the staff know you want to put an order in. read more

Our first time here, but will definitely be my go-to. Reasonable price and plenty of selection for both meat lovers and pescatarians. Service is quick and you don't have to wait long for your order. We were all happy with our base soup. The sukiyaki soup is a little sweet for me and hubby. read more

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Although all the seating is booth style, they have about 4 sets of large booths that accommodate up to 8 people. They take reservations if the group is 7 or more, otherwise there's a wait list at the door. Our group of 8 arrived for our 8 o'clock reservation and were seated in about 5 minutes. The buffet, which had the seafood, vegetables, noodles and sauces had a nice variety and quality. There were shrimp, blue crab, mussels, clam, and squid among other items. I wished there were labels for the ingredients, because some looked familiar, but I wasn't certain what they were. Also wish there were cracking/picking utensils for the crab. I felt like I wasted some of the meat because I couldn't get it out of the shell. The meats that you order and they bring to the table were good quality, and the appetizers were good too. Definitely going on my list of favorites. read more

When you think of a buffet, the first thing that comes to mind is messy. This place was very clean and organized. There was a very nice selection of seafood, veggies, sauces, condiments at the buffet as well as the meats, soup bases and sides off the menu. Everything was very fresh. The decor was modern and the staff very friendly and attentive. We never had to wave anyone down. This was our first time dining here and definitely not the last. We are so happy to have found this place so close to home. read more

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The price and quality of the meat are this restaurant's biggest standouts. We had a party of 15 and paid $21.99 per person for AYCE hotpot. The restaurant is super spacious without being too loud, and is very clean and well maintained for an AYCE spot. I called to make a reservation a few days prior, and they were able to set aside a space for us to eat and sit with loved ones. The customer service over the phone is great, and I was given a call to confirm or make any changes to my reservation the night before. I loved the variety of meats and veggies to choose from, and the service of the meat was pretty fast for a group of our size. We ordered the Beef Top Blade and the Beef Short Plates for the entire meal, and I loved how tender and fresh they came out. The only small downside is that their service of the sides is a little slow-- we ordered the chicken karage, the spicy chicken karage, and the tteokbokkee, and both dishes took around 15-20 minutes to get to the table and the portions are very small. If you plan on getting cooked sides, make sure to order them at the beginning of the meal when you first order meat. Overall, I loved the restaurant because of the wide selection, the meat quality, and the customer service. All the servers were very kind and patient with us because they knew we had a large group. The lunch price is unbeatable, and we will absolutely be back! read more

Slow service, skimp meat orders. Maybe just don't sit in the back out of sight from the waiters since they just avoid it. Prolly wont come back. read more

I was so happy to learn that there was another hot pot spot in town and I was not disappointed! We were greeted as we walked in and seated right away. There are menus posted in your seating area. A server can to our table to ask us what broth we wanted and what kind of meats we wanted to order. It is individual hot pot style. We ordered the Tonkatsu broth and all the beef cuts on the menu. The broth was delicious and flavorful and not too salty. All of the beef cuts were fresh and served in stackable black trays which really helps when your table gets full of ingredients. We started off with ordering 3 meats first since we didn't know how the serving size would be. They came with 3-6 pieces each so we ended up ordering more. All of the ingredients at the self serve bar were thoughtfully laid out and fresh! They have a lot of different selections, you'll find yourself filling up multiple plates. The sauce bar was top notch with everything you could thing of. The only thing that might have been missing was a spicy sate. Overall, price, quality, selection, and friendly service will keep us coming back! read more

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this is the first time i gave a review ever!! we went here few times ago, food and service was good. but on our last visit with the whole family, all of us got sick. kids was vomiting and had diarrhea. read more

Good service, good foods! Open bar for various food options including seafoods. Five meat options for each round of order. Foods are fresh and in good quality. Service was great and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth the price! Will come again for AYCE hot pot!! read more

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Food is good, service is good, very chill environment. I just wish they were open a little later! read more

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We happened to be shopping at the nearby outlets and Shabu King had a flyer posted. Reviews were favorable so we decided to give it a try. Based on the flyer, we thought it was related to the nearby Korean BBQ, which it may be, but the food didn't resemble anything Korean except for the condiment bar including Kimchee. In any case, Shabu Shabu isn't really a Korean thing. They offered several broth options, I went with the classic and my wife did the spicy miso. Both were ok, but bland. The selection of condiments was decent, with an assortment of veggies, fish, shrimp and sauces. We loaded the broth up with peppers and pepper sauce from the condiment bar and that helped give it some taste. The meat selection included various beef cuts, pork and lamb. They were generally ok. We noticed the quality of the meat servings declined after the first order. For example, our second order of brisket was frozen and ended up being chewy once cooked. Service was ok, our waitress lacked in social skills being she was abrupt and generally unfriendly. The other server we worked with, a young man, was pleasant enough however. All in all it was ok. The bill made for a bad conclusion. The flyer we brought with us indicated dinner was $28.99 each person, the menu had a price of $29.99. We asked the waitress if they would honor the flyer pricing. She said no, but would give us $1 off our bill. It's a small thing, but why not just honor your advertised price? It's only a two dollar difference for the two meals. I guess it was nice they gave us $1 off, but if we really wanted to push it they advertised a price that was less than they charged and they should have lived up to it. We didn't bother to haggle over a dollar, but it set a bad tone. Silly stuff like this kills restaurants (to be fare, but picky stuff like this kills most businesses), but I guess they will have to learn that lesson themselves. I don't see us returning. read more

It's always nice to dine in this restaurant and we have come many times. The ultimate menu is very good and service is usually pretty good too. read more

3 stars for foods 4 stars for service 5 stars for ambiance We like how spacious and open the space is. It doesn't try to fit as many tables in as possible, and it has big table for larger groups. The service was quick and attentive. Didn't need to flag someone for more meats. They kept on coming and checking if we needed more meats. I wish the foods were better, then I would become a regular here instead of my beloved Mumu. The meats were chewy for me, but it was expected for AYCE quality: Broths also lacked flavors. I wish I can say I want to return but the foods are important for me. read more

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Service, options and price all a win! Big place with lots of seats. I can't wait to go back.

New restaurant, great find Everything was very fresh and delicious. We're not buffet fans, but we tried it and were pleasantly surprised. I especially like each person gets their own pot. Would definitely come back and recommend it. Hope you'll like it as much as we did, too. Enjoy You order the meat and appetizers from waitstaff . Seafood, veg, and noodles are self help. Service was good. Staffs were friendly and keep checking on us to make sure everything was good. Our spread...Beef Short Plates, Beef Top Blade, Prime Brisket, Crab, Shrimps, Baby Octopus, Cuttlefish and Mussels. Appetizers: Gyoza, Spring Roll (good) and Chicken Karage (similar to chicken nuggets but a little dry for me) Vegetable and Japanese Style Fish Cakes (I would pass on the fish cakes and go for seafoods and their great quality meats.) Very fresh vegetables. Yummy authentic Kimchi. Seaweed Salad (not bad) read more

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Shabu King in Dublin is fantastic! Fresh ingredients, flavorful broths, and a great sauce bar made for an unforgettable meal. The staff was super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

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First time here at weekend night for dinner. You can choose form 6~7 broths. All the food here is yummy. Kimchi is a traditional Koren flavor, We love it. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Good atmosphere and fast service. There was a big selection of veggies, side items, and sauces to choose from. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Jaga was our server and she was very kind and accommodating! She made sure that we got all of the food we ordered and it was very very delicious. Thank you Jaga! read more

Great quality meat and great service but it's ridiculously over priced for a small business. The upsell to premium meat isn't worth it at all. Little Lamb has more variety at the same price but Shabu King is better. Pricing needs to be lowered in the long run. read more

My partner and I enjoyed this place! He went a week before with his boys for dinner and told me i would love this place, so we decided to go for lunch after mullberry picking. Service was great! We decided on the premium menu since i preferred the cuts of meat on the premium menu and i wanted the chicken wings and shrimp tempura. There werent assigned servers per table, so each server/waiter/waitress that walked by would check in with us and asked if we wanted to order more meat or appetizers. Super attentive! Our table was never empty on food! i loved the buffet bar they have! they have way more options than shabuya!! They have some of the korean banchans, most importantly, my radish! overall, this place is well worth the try and my partner and i liked it! read more

place is quite spacious. staffs are nice and very attentive. the restaurant is all you can eat system. they provide many variants of noodles, vegetables, and sauces. each person can choose an individual soup and i will say the price is reasonable. recommended hot pot place... read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

I am so glad there are more HP options in the neighborhood! I tried the spicy miso broth, it was so delicious and light. It wasn't oversalted which is always a delight. The meat quality was very good for AYCE. They have a good selection of veggies. Definitely think the sauce bar needs more work....need a chili garlic, saté, or some kind of chili sauce. The most surprising item was the radish salad with jalapenos (picture attached). It was sooooo addicting and perfectly refreshing in between hot pot bites. I ate two scoops. Definitely coming back for more. read more

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Was craving hotpot and decided to try it for dinner. Really liked that each person gets their own broth and they leave a pitcher of water for the table so you don't have to keep asking. Definitely very clean and even the self-serve bar was clean. There was a variety of seafood, veggies, and noodles. I also liked the large options for the sauce bar. Meats came super fast but the wait time for the sides took a bit. The chicken wings were good and so were the sesame balls for dessert. Would definitely return! read more

Pretty good soup base and veggies & noodles selections. The ultimate menu is a must try. Tender thin slices of beef. Yummy read more

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First time eating at a Hot Pot and so very happy with everything. It was delicious, great advice from server, from the start since our first time. We have been hesitant to visit one back home in Sac Cause afraid it just won't compare. The miso broth was TDF. Can't wait till we land back in Dublin again. Great service and atmosphere- really friendly staff. read more

This place is great! The space itself pretty big so it's doesn't feel too crowded. Food is good as well. I had the sukiyaki broth...really good! read more

Good foods, good service, everything fresh, clean, And prices is not too bad , easy to find the location, we like it we will back read more

I love this place! Lunch price is so worth it, all you can eat buffet and every time I go here the buffet looks so amazingly fresh. The restaurant itself too looks so clean and open! The sauce area too has to many different things to mix together, and raw eggs which is great to have the yolk or to even cook in your soup. I love the garlic chili personally. The staff here is always so kind to me too which I appreciate so much. Always smiles and pleasant and very polite!! The meats and broth comes out quickly too- I feel like I order the broth walk to buffet and come back and everything is already there. They never forget anything I order too. read more

Really enjoyed this AYCE hot pot experience! We went with the premium so that we could have the spicy beef soup. The salad bar and sauce bar offerings were solid. The meats were great. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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The price is pretty good and competitive. The most important is that their staffs are so nice! We have ordered a lot but they keep asking us if we need more! read more

The meat selection was nice and they had lots of seafood and veggie options! They had a nice sauce bar and service was quick! I loved that they had seaweed rice bowl!! The side options had a great variety! It wasn't too loud and the place was clean. I would def recommend coming here! read more

The food was fresh. The service was excellent. The sauce bar has a great selection, spicy, salty, sweet, and the seafood was plump and juicy. Please visit this place as soon as possible. They reserve tables too!! Great for big parties. read more

We enjoyed a great meal on Thanksgiving. Everyone chose their own soup, meats and vegetable. Even the pickiest eaters were satisfied.

Nice value and plenty of meat and vegetable, etc. selections; we came at dinner time with a large party, not the best place for this as you cannot sit together, and even worse, there's only ONE way in or out of the table, where we sat against the far wall, so unless you all go back for refills at the same time, a major inconvenience and disruption to your dining. It's probably much better for smaller parties of 4 or less, and to save a few $$$'s and come for lunch, because...I'm not a trained butcher and cannot tell one cut of raw beef, from another....there are TOO many options, so ideally, you should just order one or two of your favs, otherwise, they literally all look and taste the same to ME, once fully cooked...!!! Even still, it's nice and bright and well-kept, so I'd come back again, at lunch, with 3 friends and who knows, maybe a HIGHER rating when I update. read more

Great new hot pot place! Food was fresh, service good, very clean environment. I love the variety of fish and meat. read more

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