Changqing L was our server and we went on 11/2 for dinner. The food was fresh and nicely prepared. The black bean clams were great as a starter. The staff was accommodating to all ages even kiddos at the other tables. The staff was helpful in giving suggestions for the table next to us who were having hot pot for the first time. Giving tips on cooking times and also suggestions for broth. This is our favorite hot pot among all the other options. The entire staff on shift did a fantastic job and all deserve recognition for their efforts and consistency each time we go. read more

If you've ever had flavorful shabu like in NYC, LA, our TX and have much higher standards for hot pot then do not come here. Like some of the others reviewers mention, the broth is bland and they charge a lot for the portions they serve. I also ordered their soup dumplings and had to send it back to the kitchen because it was rotten. I would not come here again nor do I recommend that you try it. read more

They don't do reservations and they have a small amount of tables and bar seating available. Go early or late ish. I've seen people wait for QUITE a while in their tiny waiting area so be careful. Other than that, definitely great service. But if you're at the bar they tend to ignore you so speak up. Veggies were fresh, meat was excellent no off color off taste pieces. Side dressings bit on the small side. Scallions are dried up and not fresh. Sake served here too- heated up. Very nice during colder months. read more

See all

The energy is very strange and uninviting - particularly from the other patrons. The lack of inclusivity here is pungent, as soon as my fiancé (who is white) and I walked in we were made to feel so uncomfortable to the point that my fiancé and I left early. I also wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who follows social distancing as the place is REALLY cramped. read more

Not worth it!! Quality went way down! $120 for 2 people and it was bland and they really cheaped out on ingredients. Use to be good, not anymore ... sad read more

The moment I sat down I was greeted with dozens of fruit flies and the answer I got from the management was "nothing I can do" I walked out and got a sub across the street much better ‍ read more

I didn't know that this place offered buffet until a friend mentioned it. It was our first time here. We came on Monday night and the inside was completely full. We were offered to sit in the outside heated area with no wait. The outside area was very clean and pretty cozy, there's more privacy there. The only con about sitting outside was that it was kinda hard to get a servers attention when we needed them. The meat and vegetables were very fresh. We got the Tom yum and house broth and both were really good. Service was also good. The bill came out to be around $80 for two people for the dinner buffet. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Dinner buffet menu - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

This was my first experience at a hot pot restaurant and it was amazing. The ingredients were fresh and healthy. You are served a soup base in a hot pot and you order vegetables and meats that you cook in your pot. It's a great place for vegetarians and vegans as well. The restaurant has an Intimate setting with tables and a bar that seat nine. They have a lovely patio. The service was incredible, our server Maggie J was knowledgeable and very attentive. She explained how the dining experience works and made great suggestions. They also have fried ice cream! read more

I have been coming to shabu ever since I was in high school. I also worked here for a year before I left for college. It just makes me sad that the prices of everything went up while the quantity of food that is placed on a plate decreased. The prices on the menu is absurd and incomparable to the amount of food that is given. I ordered a fatty beef combo and was shocked how many pieces of beef I got. I believe that it would be helpful for the management team to either provide more quantity of food for the price or increase the dollar sign to three dollar sign so people that never had hotpot would know how expensive this place is. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Fatty Beef Combo - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Broth taste like water. I asked for extra tomyum sauce so that i can put into the broth to make it more tasty but they said they would charge me $4 more for that. Basically, overpriced water. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Water in the pot. Tasteless. No taste just water - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Solid spot for hot pot! Not quality of some of the best spots downtown but nice to have in Quincy! read more

I'm pretty new to the whole hot pot thing, but whenever I get a hankering for it this is where I go! The waitstaff is super friendly and helpful to those of us who are they exactly sure what we are ordering. This is a great meal to have with friends/family or even a date. Just a really fun way to eat. The meats and vegetables here taste and look unbelievably fresh. Most importantly this place has a fantastic outdoor patio for when the weather is nice! Overall a great experience read more

The ambiance was casual clean and pleasant, not noisy. The hot pot was very tasty and had a lot of options to add to the broth as well as options for the base of the soup. The server was very attentive and knowledgeable which I appreciated very much. I sure had my fill and am leaving quite satisfied, it was delicious albeit a little bland hence the four stars (I would take away just a half star for that if I could). Don't expect the fancy running belt with self serve ingredients, you have to ask for the ingredients even though they call it a buffet. read more

One of the best hot pot places in the greater Boston area. Food is always super fresh, and the Tom Yom broth recipe in particular is amazing. Super friendly wait staff and nice outdoor space as well. One of my go tos! read more

This dish was amazing I was full very easily and you should definitely try the Prime Rib Eye and if you like spicy ask them for Tom Yum soup! The All You Can eat special is nice too, kids under 4 are free, kids 5-10 are half off, and adults are are about $32. I enjoyed my visit the employees were nice but forgot our orders. The menu is very expensive but worth it if you want a nice meal! read more

Shabu Restaurant - Prime Rib Eye - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

Preserved duck eggs!! It's gelatinous and there's maybe a slight taste of iron in it but it's so damn good and weirdly satisfying to eat. The soup base options are many - 14 choices! My fave broths: 1. Tonkotsu - great for cooking - your food will soak up the awesome saltiness; on the flip slide, this saltier broth is not as great as a sipping broth, at least in large quantities 2. Cilantro w/ preserved duck egg - great for sipping as a soup; lighter, clearer broth - not as filling as tonkotsu so you can stuff your face more! 3. Salmon w/ cilantro & ginger (add chili peppers to this one for some heat and deliciousness!) - also great for flavoring and sipping as a soup I generally love having assorted mushrooms, tofu, fish paste, and veggies for hot pot but quail eggs, fatty beef, and preserved duck eggs are super yummy proteins if you've got room for it! Beef tongue is nice, too, as well as tripe. You can't really go wrong with any dinner dish you get here! Service is wonderful every time I go - they basically know my family here now (my fam comes here like once a week - I don't go as often) and they're super attentive and friendly. Smoothies are well blended. Sake is good. Desserts: my friend is obsessed with the waffle ice cream but I think it's so so. The green tea tiramisu is a light delight, but they really need to stop adding chocolate sauce, which masks the more subtle green tea flavor. Same goes for the fried green tea ice cream. Ask for any green tea desserts without chocolate sauce if you're a green tea flavor fanatic. The cream puffs - a bit overpriced for 2 tiny standard cream puffs, but they're a good treat if you want something light that won't bust your pants button. The space itself is intimate and has a nice vibe overall. They have outdoor seating with a plastic pavilion that wasn't there a couple years ago - opt for this if you'd like to reduce your chances of smelling like shabu! Restrooms are well kept. Reason this place gets 5 stars: my other regular hot pot spot doesn't offer nearly as many (or as delicious) broth options or preserved duck egg - props to this place for interesting hot pot offerings! read more

See all

Some restaurants get worse with time and others get better. This place clearly belongs to the latter group. I went there last night with a group of friends for a birthday party. As luck would have it, my two faves (Devon and Amanda) were working, and the meal was great as usual. This was actually the first time I tried the Dinner Buffet (Mon - Wed only), and if you go, you have to try the Angus Ribeye. Whoa, that meat is buttery soft and delicious. The food is always great and clean. The broths are delicious, and the service is fantastic. Now, it's time for a little PSA. Normally, I'm not a big fan of tipping well at a buffet because why should I leave a regular tip when I have to transport my own food? But this place is a different sort of buffet. It's more like an unlimited order what you want for a single price system. So, you tell them what you want, they bring it to you, and when you're finished you order more items off the menu. And they do a fantastic job of keeping an eye on tables and refilling things before you have to ask. Heck, they even brought my friend a birthday dessert with a lit candle on it, even though we didn't ask them. So, when you go to Shabu and get their customary great service, please tip well. The staff at this place totally deserve it. read more

I need to go here again.. ASAP! My hubby and I were invited to Shabu with another couple and had the best time. We'd driven by Shabu so many times but never dropped in. Great Choice Louis C. & Kelly M. :D I'd been to every other restaurant from this owner and I have to say that this restaurants does not disappoint. After an introduction to what Shabu is and hot pot cooking, I was intrigued. This was also a great choice since I'm trying to go low carb again. My friends ordered the Tom Yum broth with Turkey and Beef combo. We had the Tomato and Beef broth with chicken and pork. The meals come with a selection of different spices and sauces. You must try the BBQ sauce. So good!! You're also given a plate of veggies and a side of rice or noodles. I cheated last night.. and accepted the rice. But, I tried not to eat too much of it. The portions are huge, the prices were really good for all the food you are given. They don't skimp on the meat. It's a pretty big plate of thinly sliced meat of your choice. Our broths were tasty and it was a fun experience cooking our own food. It's great for socializing with friends or even a date night. I can't wait to return! read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

The best Japanese restaurant ever!! In the beginning we were not understanding how it works, but you need to chose the kind of soup you want, then it will come in a pan to boil and you put the vegetables, meat, whatever you order to cook it. They come all raw and you cook it on the table. Amazing!! It tastes wonderful! Highly recommended! read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

Shabu has now taken over as my favorite Shabu place in Boston (or Boston and surrounding areas if you want to be fussy.). This special spot in my heart used to be held firmly by Kaze in Chinatown but as I wrote in an earlier review, the quality and quantity of the food there has gone way down. Since offerings at Shabu restaurants are a fairly established fare, I would like to point out some items that stand out: cuttlefish paste (new favorite of mine!), ostrich meat (not a fan), different vegetables and mushrooms (some not found in other shabu restaurants), etc. The place is rather small but I really get a good feeling of intimacy here. Tony is a great host and the waiters here are very good with suggestions and service. I've even had conversations with their cooks on more than one occasion. I feel very well taken care of and at ease at this establishment. Kudos to the owner, Jimmy Liang for recognizing the potential of the space next to the storefront. It is now an outdoors patio dining area complete with electric outlets so you can shabu to your heart's delight outside. Great concept! I grew up in Quincy and I remember that area as an alleyway that people just throw junk in when I was a kid. Now, it's a geat outdoors shabu area. Very cool. read more

Come here often when driving around Quincy. Haven't tried their buffet but their regular hotpot entree are pretty good. Portions for their surf and turf are smaller compared to other hotpot restaurants. However, it isn't the worst place. Only bad thing is, if cafe beni is down, you won't be able to order smoothies. Happened to me, not cool! read more

See all

Came here for the first time about a week ago and we've already been back, it's that good!! First time here I had the Goji Berry with Lamb, so good... nice and light. Second time around I tried the Tom Yum with Pork and Beef, Tom Yum was a little too spicy for me (cleared out my sinuses on the first sip) and the beef just feel apart when cooked. The pork was great though. Both times we sat at the counter, the staff was very helpful and attentive. Patio area is super nice, with the bamboo fence and the lights, the interior has a very minimalistic feel to it. There's not a whole lot of space and it does get busy, but it's definitely worth the wait. I'll be back!! read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

This is a hidden gem hotpot place on Hancock street. I can't believe I've lived in Quincy for 2 years and not eaten here! I went there with a friend on a weekday for dinner, and loved it so much I went back on the weekend with my husband. Both times the place was almost full, but we got seated immediately. For the hotpot soup, the Japanese curry, Vietnamese Pho are excellent. My husband really liked the spicy schezuan soup too, but I didn't coz it was piercingly spicy so worth a try if you're looking for super spicy. I got the meat combo both times. We tried using noodles, ramen noodles and mochi rice balls (sticky rice balls that you put in the hotpot to cook). We even tried dumplings in the hotpot. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. I will most certainly go back again. read more

First shabu restaurant in Massachusetts and I was impressed. I probably wouldn't come here for dinner nor on the weekends but weekday lunch is definitely worth the price at $19.95 all you can eat. (Other times are $27.95 all you can eat.) I have to admit that cooking food in miso broth and the regular broth tasted the same... not sure why I opted to pay the extra $3 for a different broth. I would probably pay for a spicy broth next time so it's different. At the end when the server refilled our broth she put regular broth in both sides instead of regular and miso. Anyway.. small fluke. There was no limit as to how much food we can eat except we couldn't have left overs or else we would get charged for the left over food. That's understandable since the Korean BBQ all you can eat place in Colorado does the same thing. We had a variation of stuff... We had the Sirloin beef x2, chicken x2, tofu variety, fried tofu, fish tofu x2 (those are amazing), cuttlefish paste, bok choy, shrimp, scallops, clear noodle, taro x2, cow tongue, white fish, meatballs... I think that might be it... everything was delicious and fresh and there were no bones in my beef like others complaint. I think Shabu did a great job. The waitress was really nice and attentive. I would definitely go back again. It was really good to have shabu on a rainy cold June day in MA. So stuffed! read more

After a day long, today I decided to come back here to get some hot soup. My fav soup here is Kimchi soup ever but today my soup is not tasty like it used to be. Then I decided to ask for extra soup paste to make my soup got back to be normal. Veggies, meat, and seafood are fresh like it should be. The service was okay. Finally, my check came out with double charge for soup lol. So if you wanna try the soup here and the taste is not that right like you want, just stand for it until the water vapor out enough then enjoy your soup, or pay double for it read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

We are regulars here we come at least once or twice a week since they opened years ago! I have seen many people come and go from this place. The host manning the desk is friendly always smiling but I'm not sure if he remember us because he never ask oh how u been? I guess he have a bad memory... The waitresses are hit or miss most of the time they are just ok. Got us what we asked for but not attentive, we have to flag them down to ask for more napkins, drinks etc. I mean a good waitress would come check on us several times. There's this one waiter he has half Long half short hair which he puts in a ponytail, he's very attentive and actually patient ex: talking slow and made sure we ordered everything we wanted. Vs other waitresses they want you to order right away rush. Food quality the beefs: do not get regular beef! It's rough going down your throat and not edible!! They should definitely take that off the menu for $12/plate.. All other beef plates are much better quality like prime rib etc but not the best quality I've had. Spicy calamari is delicious, their taro is vein free which is smoother to swallow. This place is a bit too small sometimes when we want to take friends or family out we have to go elsewhere to accommodate us. Hubby and I and kids are already four people.... If we went here would be way too cramped. Overall it's a decent place for Shabu it's close to my house and I don't feel like driving to Chinatown. But really nothing beats Shabu Zen in taste and food quality. read more

The only free soup base is the House broth. Every other soup base costs an additional $4-5. We got the House, Spicy Szechuan, and Vietnamese Pho broths. All 3 of them tasted pretty good on their own, but the flavor was a little too weak to soak into the food we dipped in. There's no sauce bar. I'm the kind of person who likes to have my sesame paste + chili oil mix so I was definitely disappointed by that. Instead, they give you little dishes of soy sauce, chili flakes, fish paste, and garlic. Which actually wasn't too bad. The variety for lunch AYCE is ok. Although the meat is sliced a bit thick (making it a little tougher), there's a good variety. There were plenty of leafy greens and seafood to order. Lunch costed us about $22 (not including the extra we paid for additional broth flavors). The dinner AYCE is $10 more expensive and doesn't include that many more items, so I think lunch is definitely more worth. All in all, I felt it was a mediocre hot pot place. read more

Shabu, you are a pleasant surprise! Thank you! I met with a pair of old friends and we were in the market for a lunch place in Quincy. "We're going to Shabu," offered one friend, "it's probably my favorite restaurant in Boston." Awfully high praise, considering the number of restaurants in Boston and the frequency with which this particular friend goes out to eat. I went along enthusiastically, more for the company than the experience I expected. Shabu-shabu's popular in these parts, but it never had any appeal to me. "Do it yourself" restaurant cooking wasn't a draw, and I always figured that I'd be paying a good deal of money for a meal that wouldn't fill me. Mercifully, my concerns were unfounded, as Shabu satisfied the three of us for a price well below what I expected. The service there was excellent - friendly and informative, offering flavor suggestions as we ordered our spread (boneless short ribs, pork, and lamb) and our soup bases (Kimchi and Miso). We ate and ate well, taking in the comfortable surroundings and the wonderful aromatics. The meats were freshly cut and flavorful, the vegetables fresh, and the soup bases good enough that we were ladling it straight into our bowls. And we walked out after paying about $18 a head, learning only as we were putting down cash that there's a $20 discount for lunch. I was very impressed, to the point where my shabu-shabu beliefs have been changed and I expect to go back. read more

We have had two experiences with "the best service I've ever had" and BOTH were here, and they were hears apart. This is a place where the waitstaff regularly wows with way above average touches. The food is SUPER fresh and the experience is fun and lovely. Highly recommend! read more

When my boyfriend and I signed a lease to live in Wollaston, we also took a walk around the neighborhood to get a better idea of what was around. We passed this place and couldn't wait to try it because we LOVE shabu. It did NOT disappoint, and we've been back a number of times since! Sitting outside on a warm evening is awesome, but sitting inside is great as well (if a bit crowded). For two of us, getting one meal (meat w/ the veggies and noodles or rice) and one a la carte (meat only and noodles or rice) is the perfect way to go. We've gotten a few friends hooked on this place already, and can't wait to introduce others to it! read more

My boyfriend and I have found our new favorite Shabu spot in Quincy! We were completely blown away by the Wagyu beef. The meat was wonderfully marbled and tender. The broth were flavorful, yet not overwhelming. We had the pork broth and Vietnamese Pho broth. They have a nice selection of broth choices. The yam noodles were a little thicker than the clear vermicelli noodles but thinner than the Japanese potato noodles. Its now one of my favorite noodles to eat with hot pot. The Serpent maki and salmon nigiri were delicious. The green tea tiramisu dessert was okay, it felt a little frozen. I would give the restaurant 4.5 stars if I could due to the dessert. The service was attentive. We ate outside and it was perfect weather. This place will definitely be one of our go to spots near home. read more

See all

I've been here twice for two different dates, and it has been great both times. The second time there was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it. I got the kimchi soup base, which I highly recommend. It's spicy and delicious! I would say that the surf and turf combo is a LOT for one person to eat. The staff is friendly. The first time I went I almost made a new friend, because she was so cool. I'd recommend this place for anybody looking for a good hot pot experience! read more

I really enjoy Shabu. I would give them a higher review if they weren't so expensive. My boyfriend got the Groupon and we decided to come here on Monday night around 6pm. It wasn't that busy but it was quite packed. We got seated at the bar. I got the regular soup base while my boyfriend got the Tonkotsu (totally recommend this one-- i had to take some from my boyfriend) I got the Prime rib eye combo while he got the Meat Combo. The dishes came with the veggies and noodles. Service was attentive. Basically, the Groupon covered one meal. I would recommend this place if you are too lazy to cook and want a nice warm meal in the winter. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Meat Combo on the left and Prime Rib Eye combo on the right - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

My boyfriend & I got a groupon & decided to try shabu for the first time. I was so excited to try it since I had never heard of it before. The food was so good! Very fresh & tasty. Our waiter flaked out on us & we ended up waiting for over 20 min to have our table cleared & our dessert order taken which was pretty annoying but not awful. The only thing I could do without is the pretentious jerk at the table next to us who laughed at me to his girlfriend for having to get a fork & kept commenting on how we were "doing it wrong." Me + chopsticks + noodles= disaster. I'm sorry I offended you so much! douche. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

See all

My wife and I visited Shabu Restaurant on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. Very nice decor a bit small but nice and clean. We opted for the all you can eat hot pot. Not ever dining here we chose the House broth. It was good but I should have known better and opted for a bit more flavor in my hot pot. My fault. The ordering was fairly easy and we started with beef,shrimp, veggies and noodles. Now the variety isn't as vast as that other hot pot restaurant that is a buffet with the meat being ala cart.....but I can deal with that. The meat and the veggies were fresh and excellent. I thought the value for my money was also excellent. I'm looking forward to going for dinner where a few more options of meat and seafood are offered as all you can eat. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would return again. read more

I love me some hot pot! Glad I stopped by this cute restaurant for lunch the other day. We got the Tom yum and house broth and I actually liked the house broth more, which was surprising cause I love Tom yum soup. However the house broth was hearty and hit the spot. We got the roe filled fish balls, a fatty beef combo, enoki, rice, noodles, bean curd, and watercress and it came up to about $21 a person and we were full. The meat quality was good and the portions were decent. However, the fish balls weren't exactly what we were expecting. If you've been to spring shabu, just note that they are not the same at all. All in all, a good lunch and would come again if I was in the area! read more

Shabu Restaurant - Came up to around $21 a person - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

This is the best hot pot restaurant that I have been to (I haven't been to that many though... but I have been to a few well known places). We got the tom yum and schezuan style broths. Tom yum could have been a little more lemony in my opinion but both were splendid. I don't even know how to list meats anymore because it's been almost a month since I went... Sorry. We tried different types of combos and a la carte meats and vegetables. read more

See all

We impromptu-ly hit this place on a trip back from Newport, RI. With a $32 groupon for two appetizers, two desserts and two main combo entries, can't really beat the price. The combos comes with one dish of meat, variety of veggies and a choice of carbs (udon, vermicelli, etc.). We ordered the fried calamari and beef tongue for appetizers. The beef tongue wasn't great, a little bit too thinly sliced and lost its chewy nature. The calamari is better. I ordered lamb with my combo, the vegetables are very fresh, the lamb itself is good quality but on the too lean side, the meat is not as tender as it could have been. The mochi ice creams are very very good, especially the green tea ones! Two rather big pieces of mochi per dessert portion. The restaurant feels like the little sister of Kaze at Boston Chinatown, who's quality is still much superior. But if you are in the area, give it a try! read more

See all

I don't write reviews much but this place deserves it. Even though it is hard to get a spot because they don't except reservations but it is so clean and the food is amazing. I 100% recommend the food!!!! read more

More like 3.5 stars. I think the quality of the meats and seafood are better than other hot pot places. But it's pricier than Boston. The restaurant is also very small, consisting of a few booths and seating at the bar. They have lunch buffet Mon-Fri ($21.95) and Sat-Sun ($25.95). Dinner buffet is Mon-Wed for $29.95. I've been here for the lunch buffet a few times but there are definitely cheaper places, such as Hot Pot Buffet in Chinatown and Ichiban in Braintree. Even though the quality of the food is good, I'm not sure the price is worth it. Service is somewhat attentive but last time I came there was only one waitress, so we had to wait a bit for our orders to be taken. It's nicely decorated, very modern and chic. I would come here again since it's the closest hot pot place. But if I don't feel like splurging I'll probably just stick to somewhere cheaper. I wouldn't come here for dinner though, I don't think it's worth the $30 price tag. read more

See all