Super nice place to take someone on a date! Cool atmosphere! Getting to cook your food at your table is summer fun. Broth was a little salty but enjoyed the overall meal. Service was fast and waiter was super friendly! Would recommend this to anyone looking for an untested date night:) read more

Best hot pot place around! We frequently drive from the south shore to eat here. I just wish they took reservations..

Haven't came here for many years. We were the only customers here. The host greeted us and was friendly. After seating, it took 10 minutes for a waitress to attend us. We each ordered a combo. They definitely increased their prices. Their beef quality was mediocre and the plate of veggies that comes with it had little dust and dirt particles on the veggies. One of the veggie plate didn't come with corn. Their soy sauce was extremely watered down. The utensils wasn't clean and had dried up leftover food on it. My bowl had dried up chili flakes. Overall, it's not hygienic here with food and utensils. Our waitress was attentive since we were the only customers there. I wouldn't return here again. read more

I love this place ! The setting is small but the service is fast and great. You can choose to sit inside or outside and there are a bunch of bubble tea shops around it. The parking is okay it's all street parking but there's a parking lot behind Danny's Hardware store if needed. I usually get the Tom yum (spicy) & Miso as my soup base. The Tom yum is the best, it's a lemon and spicy flavor & the miso is salty and flavorful & also healthy for you. The prices are a bit high but it's worth it. Also try the smoothies there as well & the thai iced tea ! Service : 10 Food : 10 Wait : 10 Price : 8 Parking : 7 Location : 9 read more

Clean place. Very friendly staff. Many different varieties of soup base. Food is fresh.

I personally think this is the best hot pot place in Quincy. They do buffet mon-thursdays I believe. My go to broth here is the tom yum . The seating inside is some what limited, however they do have an outside seating area which is tented over. Excellent service with the best quality to offer. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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I haven't been here since Covid started, but it is the best hot pot in town. All of the meat combinations are great, I enjoy all of the spicier broths. Don't forget to throw an egg and an ear of corn at the start. If you don't order the veggie noodles, you don't know what you are doing. read more

Been coming here since they opened. Great service and consistently good food! Love the outside dining area! read more

We had hotpot and sushi tonight, the ingredient are fresh and delicious, the sushi roll is huge compared to traditional sushi, which is not normal since sushi is supposed to be a eat in one bite, and you cant do that here. service is not bad, but waiter forgot to bring us water until we mention it when the meal arrived. Still, this place is small but with charm! read more

A very very clean ayce hot pot restaurant! The tom yum broth is amazing and has great flavor to it. There's a pretty big selection of broth, and a lot of people like kimchi or curry. I would suggest skipping out on the pho broth, because it's so bland and actually tastes like the house broth (would not recommend either). The portions here are EXTREMELY consistent. They will give you exactly the portion you order every single time. On the plus side, you can order half orders!! I know sometimes I can't finish a full order, so order half to be on the safe side! A little more expensive than other ayce places, but worth it for the cleanliness and service. read more

Been going to shabu since the day they opened and have never been so disappointed til today. Went there with a party of 6 to celebrate two friends birthday and was given a 30 minute wait time. After waiting for approx 40 minutes we see one table opened up and the table beside it also finishing up. But then the host decided to seat a party of three that came into the restaurant way after us in the empty table. We asked the host immediately why was that party seated before my party and his response was, "your party did not tell me you could separate". We were completely lost of words... the tables were directly beside each other... how are we separated? The only thing that "separated" the table was that it was not able to be pushed together. Totally did not make any sense. Host was questioned a few more time and not once ever apologized and just kept placing blames on us. My friends and I continued to wait another 40 minutes in frustration while everyone that had came after us had already been seated and finishing up their meals. We decided to take our business elsewhere since the host obviously did not care for our business. Completely wasted our time. What a shame, we will be taking our business elsewhere from now on. Just heard this "host" is the new GM #terriblepickup #trainyourhost #trainyourGM #ihopetheownersseethis Final thought: the table he wanted us to sit at just ordered dessert as we were leaving, so it would have probably been another 20 mins before we would get seated. The initial 30-40 min wait he told us would have really become 1 hour and 40 mins. read more

One of the best Asian restaurants I've been to in a while. It was so clean and the service was great! They had plenty of options for food. You can get a hot pot and boil the food yourself which I think was the best part about it. The meat was tender and flavorful. Also, if you love spicy food, this is the place to go. This is what I want think of when I picture a good restaurant. read more

Been here a handful of times for their lunch AYCE special and it's the best deal in town! Very fresh and high quality meats, and a great selection! GiGi behind the bar is so sweet and very knowledgeable, she'll help walk you through their extensive menu. The restaurant is small and probably gets very crowded in the evening, but it's perfect for a late lunch/early dinner if you can beat the crowds. Best Shabu I've had in New England, and I will definitely be back time and time again. read more

The hot pot is good, the staffs are friendly And i will still go back again, i really love their hot pot, only hot pot i will go in Quincy, i got a stomach upset when i went to other hot pot restaurant, this is the only one clean and safe with all raw material. read more

This restaurant itself is very clean. It's the most convenient place for me and there's usually never a wait. I feel like their prices are reasonable. I usually get the Kim chi flavor broth and sometimes and can be lacking in flavor but they never have a problem bringing more kimchi paste out. The service is extremely attentive. read more

There are several shabus and hotpot locations but this one takes the cake. The broths, service, and location are better than all the others. In addition they serve sushi and boba from their sister restaurant next door! Quality is high in all areas of their menu; the go to order is angus prime, short rib combo and spicy salmon maki. Delicious! read more

Nice place for authentic hot pot! They have various choice of sauces for hot pot and the ingredients are very fresh. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Corn and bone soup base - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Vegetables are extremely healthy for you and they have every kind of vegetable you can imagine! They also have very lean meats! If you care about your health this is the way to cook! read more

I love coming to shabu for hotpot! The restaurant is pretty small with a couple of tables fitting probably 20 people inside and a bar that comes with individual pots. There is also outdoor seating in the summer which is nice. The staff is super nice and are very attentive. I usually like coming for their buffet time during lunch because it's a good price for the quality of food you are going to get. The broths are all delicious, but my favorite is tonkotsu (pork bone flavored) which is a milky white color, and Tom yum which is a bit sour and spicy. The meat is sliced fairly thick with nice marbeling and color and the vegetables are very fresh. The a la carte menu is also very good, with a vast variety of selections of meat and vegetables. One thing my friends and I like to do is buy the broth on its on if we feel like eating hotpot at home. Each broth is 3-6$ depending on what you get but they give enough to fill a hotpot pot. Even if you don't want to eat hotpot, the broths themselves are good enough to drink on their own! There's never a wrong time for hotpot and Shabu is one of the better places to eat it! read more

I've been coming here for over 3 years. They accommodate vegans very well, just make sure to tell the wait staff. The veggies are always fresh, sake is hot, and the sushi from B's cafe is delicious. It's a fun environment to go on a date, take a friend out, or go out with coworkers. The wait staff is always professional and courteous. read more

You get what you pay for. The meat was very fresh and the selections of broths were delicious. I got the tom yum and spicy schezwan broth. The tom yum was a bit too sour for my like but many of my friends really like it. The waiters were also really friendly and fast so this place is a must try. read more

Shabu Restaurant - gains on deck my g. - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

I've always been a great fan of shabu in general, from the fresh cuts of meat all the way to the savoury broths. But I can understand how taxing it can be on the servers due to the constant demand of each individual ingredient. each shabu joint I try out, I always pay close attention to the servers. how they bring out the dishes, how they clean after a table and most importantly, how they interact with the customers. I was pleasantly surprised when I met one particular server at a place simply called Shabu in Quincy. the servers name was Juliana and you can just tell she cared about her trade. every interaction with the customer was a delight, as if they were friends for years already. you can just notice that the customers gravitated towards her presence and that every want and need was addressed with a smile and the utmost care. This made it a very enjoyable dining experience for me, one that I haven't seen in a long time it feels. just wanted to say thank you in hopes that she may see this one day. read more

Having made a conscienscious decision to be more plant-based, this place has become a regular place for my family. The food is fresh, the establishment clean and staff friendly. Notable items: Vegan maki is the bomb. (the sushi comes from their sister establishment next door). Scallion pancakes - better than most. Shabu - duh. We like the veggie option. They also have an all you can eat Shabu option. However I believe it's a far better deal if you're ordering meat- based protein for your hot pot. No hesitation eating here kids. Speaking of kids, we took our daughter here at 3 days old. 7 months later, she agrees, this place is bomber. read more

So Yummy!! My boyfriend and I came for Valentine's Day around 8pm, the restaurant was full but we didn't have to wait too long, about 10-15mins. It's a good size and the staff is really friendly. It was our first time there so wasn't sure what to expect but it definitely hit the spot!! The sauce was good, the broth options were plentiful including Pho broth. They even have Sake on tap! I had a cucumber saketini, nice pineapple ice cubes!! Seafood platter & chicken, a great variety of vegetables and the fried shumai was SOO GOOD! It was served with yellow mustard which is very unexpected but wow it was delicious!!! We're definitely coming back!! read more

I would never thought that I would find another hot pot restaurant better than Shabu Zen or Shabu Shabu! Their tom yum broth is s flavorful and delicious! The only thing is that this place is a bit small so it would not be ideal for a big party. But great for date night and want to get away from the busy night in Allston or Chinatown. Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing broth and great service as always! Fantastic meats and veggies super clean environment. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Things I'd gorge on: - incredibly thin sliced sirloin beef doused in sesame sauce (which they generously gave us samples of) - fresh veggies (standard watercress, napa, corn, taro, turnip, tomato) - scallion pancakes (fantastically crispy and pleasantly greasy) - the chic, modern decor - the killer side patio Things I'd feed the dog under the table: - the name (really now?) - ostrich (it's all novelty, people) - seafood platter (a bit slimy and fridge-smelling, large proportion of fish cakes/balls) - gyoza (clearly frozen, poorly pan-fried) - mochi (freezer burned, weird texture) Things I'd slurp/lick silly: - miso and szechwan broth - milk tea - a varietal off their (relative to other shabu places) dazzling wine list - melty ginger fried ice cream - the servers (so attentive and helpful) read more

I haven't yet completed my shabu tour of the Boston area, but so far, this place is my favorite. I'd say it's a 4.5 star establishment, but I'm rounding down for now. What did I love? * Service: excellent. These people are awesome and attentive, and create an environment that is stylish yet comfy and functional. * Basic broth: fantastic. I respect people who love a spicy or specialty broth, but the clean, lovely flavors of the basic broth make me want for nothing. Besides, I can add the red pepper flakes from my condiment selection to the soy sauce and the broth and still get my spice fix without wrecking the zen feeling of the whole thing for me. * Beef: heavenly. So thin, so tasty, so texturally perfect. * Veggies: plentiful! I love the basic veggie selection, although the 2 times I've been there, they've been out of broccoli :(. Still, nice variety. * Yam noodles: nomnomnom. What was so-so? * Seafood: I will say this was the best and freshest seafood selection, although the freshness on any one plate can vary, and a little heavy on the squid, even if it is criss-cut to make a pretty design when you cook it. It is *clean* however, no sand, which is key. What wasn't great? * Fried ice cream: Generally underwhelming. Thickly bready, not crispy at all, not much ice cream, and small. * Sake prices: Damn! * Chicken: perhaps too thickly sliced? Just seems to cook up tough. Overall, I love this place, it's my favorite so far. Totally worth heading out to Quincy. read more

So I have been back on numerous occasions only because it's so conveniently located for me. Last friday on a beautiful summerish spring day, I got a chance to dine al fresco SHABU style. If you have yet to try then you should definitely go. Who say you can't have hot pot when the weather is nice. We stop by with a large crowd and asked to be seated out door and they were very gracious about it. It's patio style seating but the service was still excellent as always and the food to boot! Try it yelpers, Shabu Al-Fresco is the new thing this season. Everyone who is anyone is doing it. It is ALL the rage. read more

This is a great restaurant! Gigi was awesome! Definitely recommend to come here if you are in the North Quincy Area! Tons of parking also!!

Hit this place for today's Yelp Shabu-rama (http://www.yelp.com/events/quincy-discover-the-shabu). I am still not entirely sold on the shabu concept (I'm paying how much for the privilege of cooking my own food?), and I usually don't review on a first date, and I'm stingy with my 5-stars, yadda yadda yadda. But this place blew me away. The food was absolutely stuff-myself-silly delicious. The veggies were fresh (taro toot, yum!!), the chicken was tasty, and the beef just melted in my mouth. The basic broth was so tasty that I don't actually -need- to try the others -- but on the other hand, given that the basic is so yummy, I won't be able to resist. The service was very attentive given the fact that every seat in the place was full, with our order taken quickly, our food brought quickly, and my soda kept full. And the whole thing was almost laughably cheap. Ok, fine, the sake's a little pricey. Nobody's perfect. read more

Nom nom nom nom nom! (One nom for ever star). I went here with the lovely Roni E. and Becki W. for some Shabu awesomeness. This was my first Shabu experience, and a great one at that! Its fairly small inside but the set up maximizes the space and the decor is really nice. They have tons of choices for soup bases, meats, veggies, and noodles/rice. I had the kimchi base with udon, veggies, and sirloin. SO good. In fact, I am so stuffed as I write this that I don't think I will have to eat for the next 24 hours. They were really good about monitoring the heat levels of the pots which was great since I had no clue what I was doing. Everything was delicious, including the amazing fried ice cream we had after. They also have smoothies with boba available which is a huge plus. Staff was all uber friendly and welcoming. Prices were reasonable and presentation as great. I look forward to returning and exploring this lovely new relationship I have begun with Shabu. read more

Shabu Restaurant has claimed the spot in my heart once reserved for Shabu Zen. Lemme break it down. Location: SUPER easy to get to. Just a short walk from North Quincy (Very much not a short walk from Quincy Center...oops) Atmosphere: Effing cute! Mod without coming off as pretentious. I liked the retro fabric mixed with the sleek tables and chairs. Well played. Service: Could have been a smidge more attentive but since we effectively took over the entire restaurant there were no major complaints. Though our table ordered a bubble tea that never arrived. Food: Hold up! This is where they really shine. They have a ton of broth choices (only complaint is they charge to have a veg broth there should be one of each I think) which is a nice way to start the meal. They also have great combination options as well as à la carte choices. To start we chose the vegetable gyoza (kudos for having these). They were good despite a momentary panic as to whether they were actually vegetable. (This was dealt with beautifully by the staff) The owners also sent over some clams with black bean sauce. Phenomenal. I would have never thought...but WOW. For my main course I went with the vegetarian combination and was blown away. The plate was mounded with fresh vegetables, greens, mushrooms, vermicelli, tofu, and DUMPLINGS. Veggie dumplings in spinach wraps. YES PLEASE. The plate was filled with win from them alone, sweet Jebus they were good. The vegetable broth was super good as well and really brought the vegetables to life. Dessert: mochi!!! They give you two which wins from the get-go but these two are actually a bit larger than others I have seen as well. WIN WIN. Side note: One of the owners, trying to help, accidentally topped our vegetable broth off with pork. Without a moments hesitation and despite our protests that we were almost done anyway he replaced our entire pot. Unnecessary, but it shows this is a stand-up place willing to go the extra mile for the customer. Five stars for that kind of service. In summary: Shabu Restaurant is not to be missed. They even have a patio for outdoor Shabu. Hooray! read more

The staff must've been thinking pigs can fly when a group of 30 odd people magically appeared out of nowhere and packed the restaurant to capacity at 3 on a Sunday afternoon. Score 1 for the takeover. Score 2 for the vegetarians bleeding the kitchen dry of vegetables. Poor staff, poor patrons. No more veggies for you but all for me and mine shabu enjoyment. ;) I was mightily impressed with the decor and cleanliness of the facilities. Especially in the individual hotpot counter, cause sometimes, sharing is overrated. The ingredients in the seafood deluxe were fresh as were the vegetables. The kimchee, Sichuan spicy and cilantro w/ preserved egg soup bases were all yums but the lack of abundant raw materials left me scouring for more food for my tummy. Flashback to me asking if anyone wanted to finish their side of napa. Oh no? Flashback to me snatching plates away and hurriedly dumping them into my pot. Shame tastes like Sichuan spicy soup base, hot and numbing. read more

I've been coming to this establishment since they've opened. At first everything was great, the food was delicious, and the staff was amazing. My family and friends loved going there. Over the summer with work i really haven't had the chance to go there and eat, and recently i've been eating there more often. I didn't recognize any of the staff there which was sad since my friend went to high school with a couple girls who used to work there and she was excited to talk to them. The service has gone down dramatically, my friend and i both work in this business and hate complaining but it's just awful. We keep going back thinking hopefully the staff was still training or had a bad day but nothing's improving. Every single time we went there to eat, they would forget to bring out something we've ordered. It probably doesn't help that one of the waitresses doesn't write anything down when she takes your order. But then again, we had another waitress another time who wrote our whole entire order down, charged us for an app we never received lol. I didn't catch her name but there is one waitress that's been there every single time i go in to eat and i'm starting to think she just plain out has something against me, and my friend thinks so too. I don't know if she's in the weed's, but she's given us a sassy attitude with a fake smile every single time we go in and we always feel like she's rushing us to get out so the next table can come in. I've never once complained or asked to get food sent back, i always tip 20% even if the service was terrible, just because i like to give the benefit of the doubt.. I love hot pot and if i could eat it everyday, i would. I used to never hesitate when people ask me... "little Q (back when it was still open in quincy center) or shabu" .... my answer was always shabu.. but now it's like "eh.. if i have too i'll go" read more

Though Little Q was sentenced to death, shabu will not die in Quincy. This new space (a sister to Beni Cafe down the street) is brand new and still flxing out the kinks, as is to be expected. Everything of importance is in place: the ingredients are fresh and varied and the staff is friendly and supportive to novices. The broth selection has (greatly appreciated) variety; err on the side of spicy, as these have wonderful, enveloping heat. Seafood, tofu, and mushrooms are recommended; avoid the turkey, which is a odd choice. The full menu has been gradually unveiled (which makes sense to me. It's not a contract, people.) and once its promise is fully realized, I'm confident this will be a destination. read more

Shabu Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

For my first Shabu experience, I'm glad it was at a place like this... and with people who knew what the heck they were doing. I got the meat combo with beef and lamb, and was at a pot with regular, and Spicy Szechaun Broth. Very very yummy... although I did get the "mom" lecture from my Shabu partners in crime for not eating more of my veggies... so I threw them into their pot and they got to enjoy them. What can I say.. I like meat.... ;-) I also tried the mochi ice cream... red bean and mango. The red bean was interesting, it had almost a "nutty" taste to it, like pistachio or something... mango was delish. All in all, I had a wonderful time at Shabu Restaurant... and am SUPER excited it's just a 9 min drive from my house (much longer to take the T since I'd have to go to JFK and then switch lines from Ashmont to Braintree)... and I'm sure I'll go here again. read more

A dedication to the woman who taught me what great Shabu is...thank you Roni for bringing Shabu into my vocabulary and my tummy!! As my third Shabu Experience, Shabu Restaurant, despite it's generic name, was anything but boring. The experience is five-star status all the way: the food was fresh, the portions were plentiful and the broths were tasty! From the appetizers (scallion pancakes and edemame) to the dessert (fried ginger ice cream and these little balls of dough filled with more ice cream!) the food was definetely one of the high points! The service was on-point, especially considering that about 25 of us rolled up into the place after an exhilarating afternoon at the gun range, all hopped up on adrenaline and completely famished. The staff didn't miss a beat...everything came out in a timely fashion, and the owner even brought us over samples to try of other dishes, on the house! Shabu has a nice layout for groups (as big as 25!!) and is great for individual experiences and even dates! A must-see/do/eat for those in the market for a delicious fun-with-food time! read more

I feel so lucky to live down the street from Shabu. Shabu is quite simply the best hot-pot restaurant in the Boston area. Case in point: Yesterday, the restaurant was packed with tourists, who braved the Red Line shuttle all the way to North Quincy, just to try this place. I asked them, do you regret it? "No" they enthusiastically replied. And for the record, I also do not regret eating my weight in Tom Yum broth and Kobe beef. Things of note: Shabu offers all you can eat Lunch buffet on weekdays from 11 am - 4pm for $22. The buffet includes everything: meat, noodles, veggies, refill on broths, seafood, etc, all for only $22 per person. If the restaurant believes you didn't eat $22 worth of food, they will only charge you per item. Shabu also offers all you can eat dinner, Monday-Wednesday, from 4pm - 11pm, for $30 per person with the same terms and conditions. If you are going the a la carte route- I recommend ordering the Meat, Veggie or Seafood Combo deals. A regular meat combo - allows you a choice of two meats, plus your choice of noodles (small bowl) and an assortment of veggies (large plate) for $16. The Supreme Meat offers your choice of three for $21. If you are trying to figure out how much to order- Jason and L usually get a regular meat combo, one small size of shrimp, and an extra side of veggies, and we end up stuffed. Shabu's dining room is tiny- with only 6 tables, a small bar area, and a seasonal outdoor patio. They do not take recommendations, so get there early and be prepared to wait- It is worth it. I've tried a variety of their broths but my favorites are the Tom Yum and the Japanese curry. The Tom Yum is definitely spicy- but adds an awesome flavor to both beef and chicken. The heat coming from the soup plus the spiciness of the broth definitely makes you feel blissed out and head-y, in an almost euphoric state. The Japanese curry is a thicker broth that comes with potatoes and carrots. It tastes really good with veggies- especially cabbage and greens. Get your sake cold. The sake is high quality, very smooth- not biting like cheaper brands. A large size equals approximately 2-3 glasses - if split between two people. Shabu shares owners with Yocha- so if you mention to your waiter you are headed there for desert- they will give you a coupon packet! Our packet included a 15% off, or a free cold desert soup with a $10 purchase. read more

So being Asian means growing up with traditional hot pot at home, and tons of restaurant-style hot pot with fancy soup bases. Hubby and I have been to our share of all the hot pot places in the south shore and in the city. When this place first opened, we tried it once or twice and didn't think it warranted another return. We recently decided to come again and see how it compared to what has become our local hot pot staple, Braintree's Tokyo (hidden gem!). Wish we didn't. The broth was flavorless. We ordered 2 plates of beef and 1 plate of lamb. Everything was brought out with nice presentation, but with my first bite of the beef, there was a loud CRUNCH. I thought it was a fluke and had another. Crunchy again. Is beef supposed to be crunchy? I examined the meat closely and saw that instead of it being just slices of lean meat, it was sinewy and had bits of cartilage and bone. Gross. I called the waiter and asked if it was a mistake, that perhaps we got a bad cut or beef tongue instead. He checked with the cook, I believe, and then the hostess (?) came over to explain that yes, this was their regular cut of beef, and that if we didn't like it, we could get something better for an up charge. Of course we immediately agreed to the up charge since this "regular cut of beef" was completely inedible. In my whole life, I have never before been in contact with any beef quality as bad as this. I understand regular beef isn't going to be as great as prime angus rib eye, but this was just ridiculous. The service was fine though. read more