Unlimited food is always going to be great. Place was pretty clean. They delivered the meats in a timely manner. The prices are not super pricey which I was surprised by. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

AYCE hotpot Korean style. Mostly Beef options on the Premium Menu with one chicken and one lamb. Seafood options at the self serve cold bar section. All cuts were fresh and good with manageable portion size which allowed samplings of different meats. Broths were good but lacked some depth of flavor compared to some other hotpots or malatang in the area. Each diner gets their own personal pot here. Service was great for a Tuesday evening. No waiting and orders came out in a reasonable time. Sodas are not included and there are no refills. Overall, quite clean and comfortable dining. A couple TVs on the wall showing Fox News. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

They were able to accommodate our large group of 12. We split into two tables next to each other. Good value of 29.99 for Ayce (individual hot pot). We chose premium option. Meat quality was decent. I chose spicy miso for my broth which was okay. You can do a split pot with two flavors for an extra $1. Lots of options for seafood and veggies. Their hot appetizers were pretty low quality so I would not recommend. The service was also somewhat slow. Overall I thought it was a decent hotpot place in Livermore. read more

Been there twice and both times the service were not good! First time they took my credit card without returning it. I wasn't paying attention and when I got home (40 mins drive) I realized I didn't have my cc so I called the restaurant. The guy who answered the phone said my cc was there! No apologies at all. So I drove back to pick up my card. The server who took my card was there and she didn't apologize either. Seriously!! Second time I went with my whole family of 8. One of the hot plate was malfunction. We asked our server and she said she needed to her manager. Huh? The manager came over and saw the hot plate, her response was there was nothing she could do! Wow! We insisted to change table and she finally agreed with an unhappy face. Really? Is that my fault? The food was okayed, price is reasonable. Possibly will not return. read more

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We LOVE Shabu King. It's one of our go-to spots. You won't find a better deal for all you can eat hot pot, and we have always had a good experience with the service. The meat selection is delicious and I like that it's buffet style so you can customize your hot pot to exactly what you want. They have many different types of vegetables, noodles, sauces, and seafood that you can add in. They have lots of appetizers you can order too that are included in the price. They're not anything too special, but it is nice to have the option to add some variety to your meal. Highly recommend! read more

I saw the high reviews for this place, so my bf and I decided to try it. We liked that the restaurant had a wide selection of soup broths, meats, and sides. We also liked that you have your own individual pots and it's decently priced. We tried the spicy beef broth and it wasn't as spicy as we had thought it would be, which was good for me. There were dried chilis at the sauce bar that we added to the broth for an extra kick. We liked the chicken karaage and tried the tteokbokki, but I wasn't really a fan of the semi-sweet sauce. We tried a few different beef cuts and the lamb, and we loved every one of them. The sauce and sides bar had a lot of options. The only thing that I didn't like was that the sides bar didn't have labels so I couldn't confirm what I was grabbing. The sauce bar kind of had written labels on the glass, but it wasn't exactly clear which sauce was which. Service was pretty good for us. The waiters were attentive and friendly. I would come back here if I'm in the area and craving hotpot. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Key Points: - AYCE. But no other option for A la carte - Tons of meat options. More if you get the higher tier package - LAMB - tons of self serve seafood options. The Fam and I visited Shabu King for a family night out, and it was quite the experience! The Little One is finally old enough to be around a hot pot without too much worry, though we still kept her entertained with videos, just to be safe. The restaurant is all-you-can-eat, with no à la carte options, which might not be ideal for everyone. They offer two tiers: the Premium option and the King option. However, one drawback is that everyone at the table must select the same tier. If one person upgrades, the whole table has to, which limits options for such heterogenous preferences as my family. For broths, we tried a variety: - Spicy Beef Broth: Very spicy and acidic but also quite greasy--my least favorite. - Tonkotsu Broth: Rich, creamy, and flavorful. This was the clear winner, and the Mrs.' choice. - Original Broth: Herbally sweet and surprisingly good. Perfect for The Little one. The meat options were abundant, and we only got the premium option while the King had even more. We ordered ribeye, boneless short rib, beef blade, pork belly, and lamb. The lamb was the standout for me: deeply flavorful with that unique lamb taste that I personally love, though some call it gamey. Here's a tip for hot pot lovers: go for the more flavorful cuts like chuck or lamb. Since the meat is already sliced paper-thin, tenderness isn't an issue, and these cuts bring more robust flavors. For best results, cook the meat just until it turns brown (only a few seconds for a boiling pit) to enjoy it medium rare. The sides and condiments were plentiful, including hot appetizers like chicken wings (spicy and original), chicken karaage, gyoza, and even desserts like sesame balls (Jian dui). For hot pot add-ins, the selection was impressive: vegetables, tofu, fish balls, fish cakes, seafood (shrimp, octopus, mussels, and clams--though no scallops), and a variety of noodles including udon, fresh ramen, and others I couldn't quite identify. The pricing is reasonable at $28.99 per adult and $16.99 for kids, for premium. Though the King option at $32.99 could add up quickly if everyone at the table had to order it. Ambiance was quite casual for a last minute night out. Service could have used some improvement as we had to flag down the server for more meat. Plus, we never received ANY broth refills. By the end, our broth reduced down to a rich slurry. Overall, this place offers great value, an expansive menu, and delicious options for Shabu Shabu. While there were a few drawbacks, we'll definitely be back now that we know the ropes! read more

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Came here as a first timer. We found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It wasn't really busy when we went, so we got seated right away. Our waitress took our orders for drinks and side items. My daughter loved the strawberry soda pop, it came with a popsicle inside the drink. For our sides, we ordered tekkbokie, gyoza, French fries, and sesame balls. All tasted okay. For our broths, we ordered original, miso, spicy miso, and tonkatsu. For all your meats, veggies, and sauces, there's a self serve bar. Overall, this place is okay and the staff are friendly. read more

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I've been here twice and it does not disappoint! The spicy chicken karage is unlike any I've tasted before and they have so many options as someone who doesn't like beef. Their fish, udon, and shrimp are so delicious. For the price, it exceeded my expectations. Must try. read more

A modern hot pot spot offering a self service bar for veggies, seafood, and noodles. Parking is easy as the restaurant is in a plaza. We came around 6pm on a Sunday and were seated promptly but when we left, there was a wait. So come early if you can because it seems to get pretty busy! Each person gets their own individual pots with many of the standard soup bases like a house special, miso, and tomato. You have to order meats with the waiter or waitress. There is a self service bar for seafood, vegetables, noodles, and sauces. I really like that the vegetables are self-service. At other hot spot restaurants, you get a huge platter of assorted vegetables and you might not like all of them or there's too much of one type. It's so nice to be able to pick and choose how much you want. The meat quality, however, wasn't as great to us. We didn't like many of the beef options and felt the lamb was the best. The service was good. We didn't wait too long between meat orders and they refilled our soup mid-meal. read more

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normally don't leave reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I felt I should share it. A friend and I came here for dinner and while the ambiance and service were fine, the food was extremely disappointing. Shortly after eating, both of us experienced significant stomach and digestive issues that lasted through the night and into the next day. We were careful about what we ate -- we even skipped the sesame sauce because it tasted off -- and only consumed the selected meats and vegetables provided. That makes us strongly suspect the quality or handling of the food itself. I contacted the restaurant afterward to let them know what happened, but the person who answered the phone was unhelpful and showed no concern or willingness to address the situation in any way, including offering compensation or even acknowledging the issue. This was a very uncomfortable and disappointing experience, and I would not feel comfortable returning. Maybe I should've double checked before coming here but who would've guessed but they have 10 health violations on this yelp page. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

This was our first time trying hot pot and we are FANS! It did help that we went with people who are experienced. You pick your broth and meats and then they have a "toppings bar" where you can find toppings, sauces, and noddles. The whole experience was delicious. And according to our friends this price point was really good as well. The service was efficient and prompt. read more

I came here 2 times and first time I did, I loved it and the second time was just okay. I think their soups are whatever but adding in seafood (like crab) to saok in the broths is the way to go. The veggie and seafood bar is pretty fresh and they do a really good job of restocking. The meat is pretty decent for AYCE quality but some cuts were really thick for hot pot which made them hard to eat. They do offer hot foods as appetizers but I would skip as it's just mediocre and stick with the seafood, veggies, and meat. P.S. Free sauce bar included! read more

So good!! There are so many places to choose from in the bay but you must try this one!! I loved how they had a lunch menu, I just wish they offered more broth variations. But I love how they have the self serve bar for your veggies, noodles, and seafood. Amazing sauce bar as well. There was a small wait but the staff were very nice and quick with everything. I will be back!! read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Great Hot Pot place with your own personal bowls! Affordable pricing and friendly accommodating staffs. All is good, except wish they would have better seating arrangements. Some of the seatings , particular large parties of 6 or more, you may be put to a seating where most of your party will be trapped inside a booth style kind of table, not able to go out to get your food (without having the whole party stand up to make way for you to get out) - big hassle. Perhaps, instead of booth style, maybe individual chair type of seating would be better so that anyone at any end of the table can just push their individual chair out anytime to go get their food. read more

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I love this place! There's a good selection of meats, seafood, and veggies that are fresh, and the service is efficient and good. A lot of items including the sauce bar are self-serve, and the area is clean and well-maintained. Last time I came, lunch was $20.99, and dinner was $28.99. Especially in this economy, I like this place because you get your money's worth and don't leave hungry without sacrificing quality! read more

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Rhe Best of Best. The variety of fresh vegetables and the all-you-can-eat beef are the best. The other items are also excellent. read more

gem of a find in one of Dublin's many strip malls for AYCE hotpot. We went during the last hour of lunch. Each person was able to order their own soup and we selected our meats and side items like egg rolls and tteotboki. You can go to the self serve bars and grab veggies, sauces, seafood, tofu, hotdogs, and various types of noodles. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh and a great deal. We will definitely be going back! read more

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Great value for a very substantial AYCE meal. This is the perfect spot to bring friends and family that can eat A LOT. Bang for your buck. A host will take your broth and protein order, and frequently refill your soup and reorder meats throughout your meal. Self-serve buffet style of the hot pot ingredients (vegetables, noodles, etc.) and banchan (side dishes like kimchi, seaweed salad, etc.). You can also order other dishes like tteokbokki and fried little chicken poppers, stuff like that. There's a great selection of different hot pot dipping sauces and you can make your own concoction. All the hosts are very friendly. For those that don't eat meat, but eat seafood, there's a great array of seafood to choose from at the ingredients station. My mom doesn't eat meat and she's able to get a miso broth. I really enjoy how you each person gets their own individual hot pot. I 100% recommend to get there early to be able to secure a spot without having to wait. read more

This was my first time at Shabu King! My first impression is the veggies are very fresh! First you get seated and pick your soup, then you go ahead and go to the food bar and get your veggies and sauces. They also have a variety of broth options like sukiyaki, tonkatsu, miso, tom yum, Korean curry, tomato, and a plain broth. The atmosphere is Casual and group-friendly. read more

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I've been to this place numerous times over the years. Their consistent food quality stands out. Service is good and most of all their price has been far better than the competitors. read more

Went on a Wednesday night - not too crowded, which was nice! I got the original and spicy beef broth (the spicy wasn't too spicy, just right). When you ask for a broth refill, they actually bring the same broth you ordered, which was a nice touch I wasn't expecting. Service was great. Our waitress was friendly and made some good recommendations. Loved all the options at the buffet. Everything was fresh, well-stocked, and very clean. I like how all the sides came in small portions (about 2 pieces each), so you can try more things. We got the shrimp tempura, chicken wings, and sesame balls. All delicious! Would definitely recommend coming again! Only downside: the bathroom floor was slippery, though it was clean overall! read more

Great place for hot pot. My second time here. I enjoyed the food and the service. Very reasonable price. The atmosphere is nice too. Spacious and a great restaurant! I would come back again! read more

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For $20 per person for lunch it's a good deal for all you can eat. We ordered our soup base and meats with our waiter, and then there's a buffet area that had other things you need for hot pot like seafood, veggies and noodles. The service was ok. It did take a while for them to bring our meats out. I also liked that when you need a soup refill, they refill with the actual broth you got and not just water like other places. Also they do charge you extra if you waste food! So just grab what you can eat. read more

Very good individual hot pot in Dublin . Service quick, re order meat whe it's out. It's a typical Chinese hot pot, very loud as usual and lots of seatings . I like the AYCE veggies , sau ê and seafood bar, but the meat are not as good. Totally understand for 20.99, it's quite good. But I think meat quality can be better, like shabuya in the bay. read more

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The food here is excellent! Thin cut meat and fresh veggies and fruits. The buffet is excellent. The servers are very attentive. Ambiance is laid back . Definitely recommend Shabu king read more

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Mildly budget friendly hotpot with a good amount of selections with no booming loud as heck music, hell yeah. Came here to try it for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. They have a good amount of various meats on their dinner menu. They have a good selection of soups too in which I got their original/house broth while my fiance got their tomato broth. This place functions a bit like Shabuya where you can order appetizers and meats, but the vegetable/seafood has its own self serve bar. And their selection didn't disappoint. There were baby octopus, clams, mussels, fishballs, noodles, various vegetables and really nice wood ear mushroom. Their pieces are big and it's really nice quality stuff. Service wise, the staff were very attentive and picked up empty trays/plates fairly quickly. I will say though this hot pot place is more Korean leaning as they have tteobokki as well as chicken wings for appetizers, But man, this rivals Shabuya really well. The price is also much cheaper than places like Happy Lamb. This was about $28.99 per person for dinner whereas if I remember correctly, the lunch is about $18.99. Would I come back? Heck yes if I'm around the area. read more

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Shabu King opens up in the space vacated by Little Dipper Hot Pot in Dublin. The interior has changed a little with separate booths and a self serve veggie, seafood and sauce bar. With individual shabu pots and a selection of meats and soups bases, taste and set up is similar to the Shabuya chain with a couple of extra cuts of meats. It's all you can eat $20 for lunch and $30 for dinner. Pros Selection of meats (more then Shabuya) (Best: beef rib eye and beef short rib) Good selection of seafood but less than other little lamb. Sauce bar is without many Chinese hot pot condiments like sha cha bbq sauce, fermented tofu. Clean and well kept self serve bar. Cons The tables are tiny, with the shabu pots and individual place settings leave little room for the meats and veggies. The heating elements are inconsistent. Some heat up faster and some are real slow. Service was ok some times forgetting meat orders. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Good shabu addition to the area. read more

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Best value. Lots of variety. Good quality ingredients. Buffet was full, always looked abundant. Loved the availability of individual soup bases so nobody has to compromise. Don't know about vegans but be you carnivore or vegetarian, very easy to find food to satisfy almost anyone's dietary preferences. Also, the self-serve buffets seemed relatively neat and full despite the crowds. Family got the ultimate tier but really the premium is plenty. Only a few minor annoyances. Table space was cramped. Also, getting in or out of the booths is difficult. The whole side has to get up to let the person at the end out. read more

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Owned by the same people from Seoul Jung Korean BBQ down the street in the same plaza! Lunch was such a good deal - $19.99 each, M-F 11am-3pm. This was a fun experience! You each have an individual pot where you choose your broth, you order meats that the servers deliver to you, and you grab the rest of the food buffet style. I tried the tonkotsu broth and my friend tried the original. We both thought that the broths weren't super flavorful, which is okay because there is entire sauce bar too! The service was quick and our servers were really friendly! read more

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New spot for shabu that is closer to my house! Premium: $28.99/ person. $16.99/ kid ages 3-7 - B R O T H S - Original Miso Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Sukiyaki Tom yum Spicy Beef Tomato - S I D E I T E M S - Tteokbokki Gyoza Chicken Karaage, Spicy too Egg rolls French fries Sesame balls Chicken wings, spicy too - M E A T S - Best ones are the boneless beef short ribs Prime Beef top blade Prime rib eye Free range lamb I don't usually order chicken or pork Great sauce bar with the usual eggs, ponzu, soy, sesame oil, chili sauce, and sesame sauce. They also have ssamjjang and other chili garlic sauces. The seafood and noodle bar was very impressive as well. They have a variety of tofu, noodles, shrimp, clams, mussels, crab and fish. And sausages and imitation crab meat if you enjoy that. Overall, the value is really good for $29. Meat quality is better than a lot of places nearby. Service was great, they were very attentive and kept our orders going. 10/10 would come again. read more

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This is the newest hot pot place in the area. It's probably the lowest price per person. At this restaurant, you get your own foods except the meats, which you need to order. The best thing about Shabu King - each person gets their own broth pot and burner. So you can have whatever you want with out worrying about anyone else. Upon arriving, we got on a waiting list. It's a paper list that the front desk manages. There isn't really any way to tell how long your wait is going to be, nor do they offer that kind of insight. Just get on the list and wait. We had a party of 6 and waited for about 30 minutes. We arrived at 5:15p on a Sunday. After getting on the wait list, so many people had the tendency to hang out in the "lobby", so the door got blocked a lot and it was crowded there due to the people coming in and out to get on the wait list. After getting seated, they took drink, broth, and meat orders. Then you're off to stand in a line to get your veggies, seafood, tofu, gyoza, noodles, etc. It was a snug fit for us around one table. There really didn't seem to be any organization or line whatsoever for this. People just jumped in and got their stuff and went back to their table. Kind of ok, kind of not. The staff will then bring out your meats. The trays come with 4 very, very thin slices of meat. So thin that you can see through it. So thin that when you take it off the tray to put into your pot, it tears into multiple pieces. Be warned - if you get a meat that has a sufficient amount of fat or gristle in it, expect it to be torn into 5-6 pieces by the time it gets into the pot. Some pieces will be nothing but the fat, too. I think they need to do better with the serving of the meats. First, make the slices larger. Second, put more in the tray. To feed a party of 6 that wants beef, you end up getting 10 trays and they just stack up. The tables aren't large enough for this. And honestly, with how thin and small the slices are, one person can easily put 2-3 trays of meat in the pot at once. This then just snowballs into a longer wait for meats as once the meats come out, you'll put it in your broth and order yet again. Overall 3 stars for my first experience. read more

Shabu King - 6 people, 6 pots! - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

We had an awesome time here! There's a huge variety and selection of meats, veggies, broths, and sauces -- something for everyone. I personally really enjoyed the sukiyaki broth, super flavorful and perfect with the thinly sliced meats. My parents loved the experience too -- it was fun, interactive, and they kept commenting on how fresh everything was. The customer service was excellent from start to finish -- friendly staff who checked in often and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

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We came for weekend lunch at opening and it's the best time to go because items are new, fresh veggies, and no wait. There are plenty of veggies to pick, plenty of seafood items, many sauces, meat was good. Only downfall is price was a bit high. I'll go again but for weekday lunch. Staff are very nice. Place is clean. Go support local business. read more

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Came here with a craving and it did not disappoint! The value is worth it and the ambiance is casual. The service is friendly and timely. I would recommend this and would return for a second visit. read more

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Disappointing since I had such high hopes! First off, the food is good so I have no doubts they will thrive and do well. Let's start off with the positives! The meat quality and marbling is great for the price, there is a TON of variety here, and so many sauces to choose from! The broths are all good, not great, but you can adjust the flavors with the sauce bar. Tonkatsu was my favorite. The service was pretty bad - we had an older Korean woman at a waitress. Every time we tried to take an order, she would walk away before we would finish talking and when we'd wave her down to finish our order she would just roll her eyes and walk away. Many items that we ordered didn't make it to the table (not sure who's fault this was) which is fine as we don't mind just ordering it again but by the third waiter, we FINALLY got what we ordered. Our main waitress was overall pretty rude and really dampened our experience. Also when we got seated I believe around 8:50pm... NO ONE told us last call would be happening at 9:20. Yes we would have still stayed but shouldn't someone still warn you that we only had 30 min to order everything we wanted for an all you can eat place? That way we could have ordered more at once (although this was already impossible with how little she came by). By the end of the meal I noticed that this is owned by the same owners of Seoul Jung which I have experienced horrible service from as well. I do have to say that the other waiters were so much kinder when we needed help so don't let this deter you from checking this place out yourself. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California

Came here on a Sunday evening to celebrate my mom, a hot pot enthusiast, on her birthday. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately and served with waters and utensils. Right off the bat, we were unimpressed with Shabu King's cleanliness or lack thereof. The table boasted a glossy sheen (not from the wood's natural oil) but due to the accumulation of what I assume to be patron's broths, sweet sauces, and other miscellaneous food residues over the past several weeks. Napkins and plates alike physically stuck to its surface, an unappetizing testament to how bad the table's condition was. My mom's ladle also had oily grime, a quality the plates also shared as well. The food was decent. I will admit their vegetables, sauces, and side dishes (e.g., seaweed salad, kimchi, radish banchan) were all delicious, fresh, and crisp. The kimchi was a pleasant standout as typically Bay Area kimchis are almost always painfully mediocre yet theirs was pretty delicious. The meats and assortment of seafood are also decent in quality. Some side dishes like the fried chicken came out cold despite being allegedly freshly fried. Service was a bit slow also, but we were seated in a pretty isolated corner of the restaurant. Overall, I'd just say this is another okay AYCE restaurant - not stellar in food nor hospitality. I don't think I'll come again. read more

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If you want a lot of food for not a lot of money... go here. That's all I'm going to say. Jk, but forreal. This is my go to spot with friends and family for all you can eat hotpot. The selections are nice here and the meat is fresh! The servers are also very quick and attentive. 10/10- one of my go to spots. read more

Went here for the first time with my wife since we were craving shabu shabu. They have a huge variety of food--honestly a little overwhelming at first, but in a good way! The place is clean, and the staff was super helpful and friendly, especially since it was our first time dining here. read more

This place was great for the price that you pay. I had the tonkatsu broth which was pretty good to me and my partner had the miso. Meat quality is not as premium as many other shabu places though. Pretty large selection of other items such as vegetables and seafood. I ate mostly the brisket which was to me the top item to order. Appetizers were okay nothing that really stood out. The karaage was too much dough and not enough chicken. Sauce bar was missing my favorite satay sauce. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Plenty of seats and everything comes quickly. Place is clean and enough space between tables to have a conversation. Overall I'd go here if you want shabu on a budget. read more

Shabu King - Buffets Near Me - Dublin, California