We went here on a Saturday afternoon, and it was fairly busy. The place seems understaffed as there were only about 2-3 workers on the floor. It was about a 5 minute wait to be seated. Overall place is decently clean and the buffet (veggies, fruits, sides) was seen to be constantly replenished. The waiter was friendly and made recommendations. Food was good, will come again! read more

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Craving for hot pot this is the closest from we are at neen here a few times now I know it's not too busy can get a table without having to wait long. Same lay out like shabuya a big area in the middle with different vegetable, seafood no blue crabs they have shrimp, clams, mussels and squid. They have limited sauces not much choices for meat as well. Place is clean they constantly refills the Buffett area and keep it clean. The broth they have , what can I say ordered pork bone I'm not sure if they know or they even try it so bland no flavor at all the quality of the meat is ok . Notice this me being here twice is that the wires under the table are sagging I think it's a safety issue or maybe it's just the table we are at. But again I was looking at other tables they are the same way all connected to the Switch where u can adjust your stove or something. They do close at 9:30pm we where there around 7:30pm was surprise around 8:30 they said last call for meat orders anyway it is what it is but again quick fix for dinner cravings . But probably drive further next time shabuya it is. read more

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One of my dear friends treated me to dinner in celebration of my birthday a couple months back. Thank you my friend for your wonderful company, the great eats, and spending time with me. I appreciate you. I picked Shabu Lin in Arcadia because it has "Lin" in it's name and "Lin" without the "h" is part of my first name LOL. I know... it may sound like a silly reason for picking out a place to eat, but it's not silly to me. There's always a story behind the choices I make... I know why I'm doing it and why I'm choosing it LOL! When we first walked into the restaurant, no one greeted us... this was not a great start LOL. Unfortunately, we had to wave somebody down to acknowledge our presence (knocked off 1 star). Finally, a gentleman came over and seated us. But he didn't ask us any questions or provided any instructions on how to start our All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) hotpot journey. I know... you're probably thinking, what is there to ask or provide... it's AYCE! LOL Well, we didn't want to assume we knew the steps. Anyway, our server (Alex) finally came over and asked us what soup base and meats we wanted. I got the House Special Shrimp soup (this was tasty) and my friend got the Mala soup (not good at all... too oily). Since neither of us eat beef, we chose the Basa Fish (we got several rounds of refill on this fish... hey, we gotta make up for not getting any beef LOL). So glad they had fish as an option. We both went over to the seafood, vegetables, noodles, plus other stuff bar that had tons of variety/selections which was a plus. We got our share of plates. Actually, I don't think I even went back for seconds. Oh well... My friend's side of the cooking pot wasn't working so her pot had to be switched to another cooking pot, but we didn't find out about it until 10-15 minutes later. Time was wasted and food eating was delayed LOL (knocked off another star). They need to check on their equipment for proper working order regularly so it doesn't impact the customer's dining experience. Or at least, place an OUT OF ORDER note if they know about it. Alex was nice and pleasant. He did his best to attend to us, but sometimes we still had to wave him down. We were informed that all servers don't have a designated area to attend to... they just help whichever tables need service... I think this is not the best approach. It can get confusing for the customers to whom to call upon for assistance... they need more structure in this area IMHO. Price for dinner was $33.99 per person which I guess is average nowadays for AYCE meals. Ambience was okay... nothing special... just one big room with bright lights! LOL Will we be back? To be honest, I don't know. I was hoping to really like this place since it has "Lin" in its name. Let me think about it. In the meantime, you're more than welcome to give them a try. I always say, give everyone a chance to impress you despite of the reviews. You never know, they might surprise you and you might get lucky! LOL Happy Shabu Lin'ing! read more

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Came here roughly 1hr before closing and was worried that we wouldn't have enough time to eat but it was more than enough. We were surprise how good the service and quality of meat was given these tough times. They had no limit on how many orders of meat so we were ordering A LOT of meat that the trays tower so high we couldn't see the person across from us. They were very attentive with our orders and did not rush us when the restaurant is was almost closing. We hope this place make it out alive through the second lock down. Hopefully this place make it out alive through the second lock down. read more

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A fantastic shabu-shabu experience. The meat selections are fresh and well-marbled, perfect for dipping into their delicious broth. Whether you prefer beef, pork, or seafood, each option is carefully sourced and prepared to ensure a satisfying meal. The service is attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. For anyone craving a hearty and affordable shabu-shabu experience, Shabu Lin delivers. read more

This place is more like 3.5 to me but I'll round up for the good service and seafood!! My bf and I ordered the mala spicy soup base and the sukiyaki. As expected, the suki is initially very light BUT it tastes so good after you cook stuff in it!! The mala is not that spicy or mala but very flavorful! For covid, they bring out a set plate of veggies/tofu for each person since we can't go up to grab our own. The meats that we kept ordering that day were 2, 3, and 7! My bf's fave part of the meal was the seafood since he loves crawfish. There was only 1 server for like 4-5 tables but he was super nice and attentive! Overall, I wish the sauces were a little better. The ponzu was not as citrusy and the goma wasn't as thick. This place reminds me of shabuya so it's a good option if you're in the area :) read more

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Really great AYCE Shabu. Went on a Sat evening without reservations, but the staff was able to accommodate our family. The staff are really nice and attentive. This place is nice and clean. You see staff wiping down the buffet area and constantly Restocking the variety of Shabu ingredients. Along with seafood. The meats are excellent. The manager even provided senior discount for our mother, super friendly. Definitely will go again. Parking was in the street but there was plenty. . read more

Shabu Lin - Veggie Bar - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great price, food and service! Shabu Lin is a great place for all party sizes small or large. I would definitely recommend to family and friends. read more

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Fresh food items, great customer service, and clean bathrooms! They even have freshly made California rolls and ice cream for dessert!! All of this for a price that can't be beat! I usually don't like AYCE hotpot but this place didn't sacrifice freshness and options. My kids also love this place, so we'll be coming back often! read more

Is a nice clean place, great service! I love soups in rainy days, was so perfect! I love the special broth. read more

Shabu Lin - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Shabu Lin is a a great all you can eat dining option. The ambiance is clean, everything is clearly labeled, and the service was good. The wagyu beef was outstanding and the vegetables were fresh. I would definitely return! read more

Shabu Lin - Wagyu beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I'm a shabu foodie I have try many shabu places in SGV area I gave this one 3 stars for the following reasons 1. The meat selection is ok it's thin like paper 2. The vegetables selection is also limited compare to other places like shibuya 3. The soup base is good with many selections especially the ginseng chicken soup base is good 4. Price is reasonable service is a little slow Overall I prefer shibuya over shabu Lin read more

Good, affordable. Very nice servers with good service. Good quality meat. Spacious place. Not too long of a wait.

There are more and more AYCE hot pot places popping up in this area and I cannot be more excited for that because hot pot is the best! Shabu Lin has been around for a year and my family have been a frequent guest of theirs. The meat and vegetables choices they have as a selectIon are great and they are fresh. Every person gets their own soup base the house soup base is my favorite. There is a sauce station on each end of the buffet line with plenty of options to mix the flavors. The service is great there, they usually have something special for guests on holidays. When we went for Mother's Day all the mom's got roses...and when we went back in a month for Father's dad all the dad's got a mug of beer. When they bring you the bill they also bring out ice cream for dessert. read more

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4.5 stars Overall good meat quality. But sometimes the same type of meat would come very differently though. Soup bases are very very light but taste clean. Staffs are attentive and friendly. Great value for its price. Unlimited meat and veggies. Slushes at the end. I liked the short plate the most. read more

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My mom and I were craving hot pot and we're debating on whether to go to Momo Paradise or Shabu Lin. I decided to give Shabu Lin a shot since I've already tried Momo and there were pretty good reviews of Shabu Lin. I called to see if I needed to make a reservation for 6pm but they said no and to just walk in. We got there and there was no line so we were seated immediately. I chose the house special shrimp soup base and my mom got the herbal chicken soup base. I like that there was no limit on how much meat you could order unlike other hot pot places where they limit 3 orders at a time. The waiter recommended trying out all the beef first so the soup taste doesn't change so we got all the beef options. WOW the meat quality was on point!! I personally like my meat a little more fatty so I'd say #2 and #7 were REALLY good! For the buffet section, they had like 4-5 different veggies, two types of mushrooms (I was disappointed that didn't have emoji mushroom), tofus, seafood, salad and sushi. I felt like they could've had more of a variety for veggies and fish balls. I felt like the sauces were alright too, nothing too special about them. When I tried out the soup, I felt like it wasn't anything too special and I felt like there was quite a bit of MSG cause I got really thirsty after the meal. Overall I'd say that the meat was really good but everything else was just decent. The service was a bit slow too unlike Momo Paradise where they will come check up on you often and bring out the meat in like a second. read more

Shabu Lin - Chicken herbal soup base , house special shrimp soup base - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

I had a great time at Shabu lin Restaurant. The ingredients were super fresh, and the broths were delicious. Highly recommended!

The true winner about this place is the plenty of soup base options (8 choices) they offer and the salad bar options - galore! Lunch is $17.99 and Dinner is $27.99. Now why such a low rating? The quality of meats they offered was probably one of the lowest grade meats I had at any AYCE shabu place. Even though they were nicely thin cut, it was just something about the taste that just didn't hit home for me. The sauces could be improved. Their satay tasted sweet and goma was watered down. I won't return but wanted to give this place a shot. I prefer the meat selections at Shabuya or Momo Paradise by a milestone for my AYCE shabu cravings. read more

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Used to be a good place, but recently, meat quality is down. Also perpetually understaffed, so everything takes forever. Even when you come in, I am looking at half the restaurant empty, but we waited more than 10 minutes to get seated. Won't really be coming back anymore. read more

Broth: Not the best in the west. Flavor fell short but luckily the quality of the meats, seafood and veggies make up for that. Sauces: Plenty for all taste buds. Everything becomes alive if you can find the right sauces for what you're having. I definitely liked the Shrimp, clams and fish the most. Clean protein until you're about to burst. The meats were fine but I would only choose the tongue and the lean beef if i must. New spot that's really banging due to plentiful self serve food for cooking. Really wide variety, there is everything here and more. You won't be disappointed with the options. Good service so far but a bit too busy that I had to flag them for meats a couple of times. Also, I had to flag them to come get paid because they would not come for my credit card... Tip: Ice cream is also AYCE! Thrifty quality. Easy parking. read more

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It was a semi-chilly Monday night and shabu sounded like a great idea. I've heard of Shabu Lin from a few friends and my group decided to try it out! Between the four of us, we had ordered the pork bone broth, mala veggie, and house broth. The broths were all flavorful and the added bonus was that they actually refilled you with broth instead of hot water. The veggie bar could've been a little bit more stocked at times, but you can see they were really short handed. There was a variety of veggies, seafood, fish cakes, and other random little goodies. There were a huge variety of sauces to choose too! There were a number of different cuts of meat and I loved how their menu has a "fattiness scale" so you have an idea of what you're in for. All the meats were thinly sliced, and per the recommendation of our server, order lots. Service was a little spotty, but they did the best they could considering there were only 2 or 3 servers for a packed restaurant! Definitely worth your buck here for AYCE, especially if you come super hungry! read more

Love this place. Have been coming back over and over again. All the self-serving items are fresh and healthy. Meat selections are good too.

Shabu Lin is good quality spot for some AYCE Shabu Shabu in downtown Arcadia. The meat options and the broth flavors are good. The reason I like coming to this spot is for the most part there hasn't been much of a wait time in the few times I've gone. The service here is usually good, nothing bad to note. The meat options that my wife and I usually like the most at Shabu Lin are the Wagyu Eye of Round, Angus Chuck Roll, Premium short plate and the Basa Fish. They broths that I really like from here is the House Special Shrimp and the Sukiyaki. When we have a craving for shabu shabu, this is the spot we've been migrating too lately. read more

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First time dinning there last night. Been seeing this restaurant on Yelp but never tried it til last night. The meat and fish were very fresh as well as the veggies and the seafood. The restaurant is pretty clean overalls. Pricing was very good as well. They have lunch specials. We will definitely go back again when we are in this part of the town again. If you haven't tried Shabu Lin before, at least give it a try and see how it compares to other Shabu restaurants. read more

It's a fun place for ayce shabu, lots of good choices of food. My teenagers enjoyed it.

We came here looking for a close place with all you can eat shabu without going to ktown. Just happened to stumble upon this place think, this place had great atmosphere and really good setup. The staff was friendly and attentive. The setup was pretty easy and self explanatory. Overall the veggies were pretty fresh and the all you can eat met were just as good as any ktown spot. I would recommend coming in an visiting. read more

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/)/) ( . .) ( づ One of my fav and best all you can eat hot pot places! A lot of veggies, noodles, seafood like shrimps, clams, mussels, crawfish, baby octopus and fishcake. The meat is so fresh. Everything was scrumptious! I had the house lin special (shrimp) soup base which was super good! Also the Service was super nice and frequently asked if everything was okay. read more

Shabu Lin - Shrimp soup base - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Let me start off with my food of choice being hot pot. Anywhere, any type, I will always choose hot pot. Now, would I go back here? Probably not :/ I got the pork broth here and it tasted like nothing. No pork flavor, no signs of any fat, no essence of anything! ANYTHINGG!! Surprising because they even picture all the ingredients they use to make their broths, and somehow it is this entirely homogenous white liquid. Maybe that's how they get you HAHA. But no worries, yet! There are many more aspects to hot pot than the broth. Plus, I find that flavor often builds as things cook in your pot. To the meats! Their wagyu round cut is a no go, really lean and dry. Even drenched in sauce, you can't escape the dry. I gave the rest of that cut to my boyfriend. I try the rest of the cuts, and they were pretty standard good! Then, I get to the pork belly, which was too rubbery to eat. Even my boyfriend couldn't eat it, which was when I knew all hope was lost for this meal, because he is an actual food trash can. The sauces were ESSENTIAL to this experience. The pot flavor did not build. Everything came out of my pot smelling like hot water. I only got up once to grab hot pot items and sauces, and didn't care for anything enough to get up a second time, NOR did we order a second round if meat. Definitely think there's potential if the other broths are better, but I probably will just pick another restaurant and not risk it. I will say the restaurant was really clean and servers were really quick. But, For the price, $40+ per person with tip, I would rather have gone anywhere else (I would consider this normal price considering its AYCE). Nothing was bad, which is why I feel a little mean writing this, but for sure, *nothing* was great. LOOOOL. I walked out thinking you win some you lose some, and I lost some. read more

A typical good AYCE hot pot place! We went on a Saturday night and surprisingly there was no wait :) it was $30 per person I believe, which is average for AYCE hot pot during dinner. I believe this was a Korean hot pot place, and I was pleasantly surprised they had Korean army stew broth, which I really enjoyed! Also, the service was great -- they checked in on us frequently and we were given our meat orders soon after we ordered. The selection of veggies, seafood, etc. was good and more than enough for me. The sauce bar was also decent but it would've been nice if they had some more options to mix in. Overall I'd say this is a good option if you're craving some AYCE hot pot and I will definitely consider going back next time! read more

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Shabu Lin is the center of many of my stories and the place of many of my dinners. It is Korean style shabu which differs slightly than Japanese. There's hardly ever a wait, they accommodate large and small (I eat alone here often) parties, the wait staff is attentive, and they play female Kpop MVs on the TV the whole entire time - because let's be real, female Kpop is superior! For the broth, I always get the sukiyaki. The one they offer here is a lighter version than what you might find at other neighboring shabu spots, but it doesn't bother me since it can get heavy quickly if it's too flavorful. Sauces are good and abundant. The restaurant has a large self serve station located in the center, with an impressive veggie and side selection, and seafood if you dine in for dinner. Crawfish, octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, squid. The seafood is incredibly fresh; like, scary fresh, and it's so consistent too! Meat-wise, my picks are going to be from #3-8. Don't be fooled here: the #1 is Wagyu but it's their leanest cut of beef! Something to keep in mind if you're looking for that, but personally I always look for the best marbling aka the fattiest when it comes to my sliced meats. #7 is their short plate which is pretty much that, but the other offerings are pretty solid as well. The lamb and pork are also great here, one of the few spots where I'll order pork as much as I do beef! Everyone is pretty friendly here and the price is fair for what you get. And, all the food makes for a nice spread, so come with Instagram content creation in mind. I'll probably be coming here for a long, long time! read more

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Food is good . Price is good. Service is limited due to under staff. Wait is average. Would go back again. Kids love this place

Good service. I had lunch here. Quiet at lunch, about half occupied, soothing music in the background, made it a relaxing dining experience. No eating time limit is a plus. Suggest adding more variety of food at the self-serve bar. read more

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Shabu Lin has been our go to spot for hot pot since before the pandemic started. The quality of the meat had always been good. The variety of the meats and vegetables to boil has been pretty good as well. Their customer service has always been excellent. Whether it is refilling our water, refilling our broth or just checking if we need anything, they're always attentive and friendly. read more

Really interesting concept! The basics are like any other shabu place, but the way in which you go about getting your food is quite unique. This is an all you can eat (AYCE) style place. You pick your broth base and then whatever meats you want them to bring (they come in super thin slices in stacked trays). All of the rest of the stuff (including salads, veggies for the broth, rice, sauces, etc.) can all be found in a center buffet style. I actually like this method as i don't have to wait for any of the extras (i can just help myself). Of course the negative is that you inevitably end up eating more veggies and not enough meat. The staff is pretty good about checking in and getting your order for new meat, but the slices are super thin and honestly most of them kinda tasted the same... so to get your money worth you have to eat fast and re-order quickly. I do like how big this place is also, as that means there isn't usually a wait. Overall I think this is a fairly solid place for Shabu! Stay Cheerful ;) read more

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We are different people behind closed doors than we are uncovered. Behind closed doors we reveal our true selves -- a side that most people never see -- a side that is often hidden. But when we choose to reveal what is behind those doors, the glimpse inside affirms who we really are. It's important that we know whom we show this interior to because we can never hide it back again. When it gets uncovered, then the truth is out there for the world to see. We cannot acknowledge when we disagree. But the best kept secrets are not kept hidden for long. And I am afraid that by writing this I will reveal what is behind one of my most concealed treasures. Although when you want to share something that you value to others, there is always the chance that they may not agree. However, you still share it; because you either love them or you love the thing that you are sharing, or both. And in this case, it's both. read more

Came here on a Saturday night. The place was not packed around 7, but by 730 there was a wait of about 3 tables. Food quality is above par. The wangyu is definitely the best of the bunch, we'll marbled and presented. However, the rest, such as the brisket and lamb are on the lean side, but still relatively better than most of other places. If we are talking about Shabu Shabu(which is what this place is), I would not consider this is premium. The meat is good, however when considering the price I'm paying (around 30 for dinner), I can definitely find something else around that is more reasonably priced and better quality. If you are comparing this to regular hot pot(no, they are not the same) then yes, this place is premium. But 30 for hot pot? Meh..... I dunno about this place. If I want premium I can find better places that's more affordable, but if I want all you can eat there is also places that's more affordable.... The selection is good, but there is nothing that is like a "must have at this place" that calls me back if you catch my drift. The food service is very good. I think for me it's just a bit over priced. AND NO DESSERT! WHY?! No fruits or ice creams or anything like that.... I know, I know, I'm asking for too much. But hey, I am paying 30 bucks! read more

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Typical AYCE shabu place. Nothing impressed when we dined. On this day, we did not want to drive out to Koreatown in LA. We drove to Arcadia. No parking but luckily, found street parking on the side of reataurant. We walked in, had few groups dining. Mind you it was afternoon on weekend during summer. Tip 1, though less greasy than Korean bbq, don't have when the weather is hot. The soup and meats are brought by server but the seafood, vegetables, and noodles are self served at the buffet. The quality of the meat goes down as you reorder over and over. The buffet counter is cl ean and stocked with fresh vegetables. Nothing fancy or special to note. The price was decent. Recommend when weather gets cooler. read more

So glad shabu lin is finally open! I've had this spot bookmarked pre-pandemic and never had a chance to try it because indoor dining was closed for so long. The experience was great. Everything felt really clean and all the tables were really spaced out. Instead of having a self serve style, everything is ordered at the table and brought to you. In the first round, you order your soup base, proteins, carb, and sauces. Every one gets a plate of assorted veggies and you can order more as well. Then as you eat your meal the server comes around to take any additional orders. The food quality was really good. I ordered the house special shrimp soup base and it was very flavorful. Both the meat and seafood were really fresh. There's a good variety to choose from. We couldn't decided so we got a little of everything in the first round and then decided which ones we liked to order in the next rounds. They also served us strawberry and chocolate ice cream after our meal which was a nice surprise. read more

Shabu Lin - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

The food is great. There's a great selection on the items. Definitely not the worst or the best. It's a good place to come and eat. The reasons for my 3/5 stars are the following: 1. Customer Service - when it's busy it can take a long time for them to come to your table and get your order of meats. 2. Tips - they will question why you leave a smaller tip. This is place is a great deal, but in my opinion, it was a bit rude to ask why the tip was low when it was $10. That's just me. 3. Sometimes the pots don't work, they don't heat up the soup and you may have to move around. I think they should prioritize fixing them or just not sitting people at those tables. read more

Love this local shabu spot. The service is quick and to the point, get ready to eat! The buffet style has a lot of really good options and a wide range to choose from. They used to have additional appetizers sides like gyoza but I didn't see them last time I went. Sauces are great! I really enjoy coming here on cold rainy days. read more

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