This is a good standard shabu restaurant in Japantown that offers basic combos perfect for two people. Serving staff was kind and attentive to our table and it's a do-it-yourself shabu time. read more

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Yummy Shabu!!! Came here for Mother's Day and it was such a delicious time! The service was amazing and the vibe is fun. Glad to have found this cute spot. Definitely would be back! read more

Shabu Time - Kobe Beef (meat only) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Amazing food!! Eric was our server and he gave fantastic service and food was top notch! We got tom yum and bun bo hue (BBH) soups. The tom yum is a must-have !!!! We also ordered A5 Wagyu and Kobe beef and they were both so good. We will definitely come back! read more

Finally was able to go since my friend has been raving about this place! I am so glad when I went the line was not long since most review say the wait time can be to an 1 and up. They have an in-personal Yelp waitlist which sucks especially since they are known to have long lines. The place is pretty small so they really only have 2 waitresses/ers around the restaurant. I will say though both times I have come, 1 out the 2 waitresses have been quite rude in terms of service given. They barely acknowledged us, didn't and at one point I saw one server was holding a whole of food and broth over the top of a baby's head. The food quality, in terms of meat, I would say is very good. They have a few options that I really liked including the toro beef belly and the wagyu beef. It sucks that they do charge additional for the extra sauces that they have. The broths are also very delicious and flavorful, perfect for cold weather. Another thing I thought was inconsistent was the first time I was here, I was able to split the four meats in 2 large orders. I requested the same thing the second time and one waitress gave me the confirmation that they were able to do that but then came back and said that they couldn't. That was a bit off putting considering the waitress in the back was giving attitude to us and decided not to accommodate. read more

Shabu Time is soo solid! Absolutely adored the spicy sukiyaki and the tom yum!! Our choice of protein was American Kobe Beef and New Zealand Lamb; our additional sides were the Fish Ball with Roe and Quail Eggs! Service was so fast and efficient with being sat, ordering, and the refills of our soups. There are no notes for this place, I personally think it's exceptional. I would definitely order everything again especially the Fish Balls with Roe, the texture and taste was everything. read more

Shabu Time - New Zealand Lamb & American Kobe Beef - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

GREAT FOOD AT A GREAT PRICE! The music was nice it brought me back to my childhood. Darkish low lighting ambiance. read more

Shabu Time - Sichuan mild broth and miso non spicy broth - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

this place is fantabulous! Brianna was on it with menu ingredients and knowledge of the food!!

My friend had suggested coming here for dinner and so I came to check the establishment out. Came on a Sunday evening and parking in Japan then isn't too bad. Upon entering, thr establishment was clean and very welcoming. The aromas from the tables broth smelled good. Menu was very straightforward and our waitress was very kind and patient to explain the portion sizes and options. We opted for a spicy tonkatsu and non spicy miso. Both broth were great! Would come back. read more

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I had been eyeing Shabu Time for a while now since I live walking distance, and finally got to try it! A cozy shabu shabu restaurant in japantown :) Our server was super nice and attentive and we got our food quickly. The tonkotsu broth was delicious, meat quality was good, and I love their shack sauce. It's unique and more exciting than standard goma sauce. Only minor complaint id how small the napa cabbage pieces are. It was hard to find them in the broth and I generally just prefer the bigger sized pieces. read more

Shabu Time - Tonkotsu broth, TORO BEEF BELLY, Shack sauce - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This was my first time trying this hot pot place but definitely not my last. I wasn't sure how this place worked at first since only meats were listed on the menu. They let you order by the amount of each meat you want which I think is great. I also liked that everyone gets an individual bowl of vegetables and rice/vermicelli. They have some good soup base options. We tried some of the desserts as well. Both were good but wouldn't get it everytime. I thought that the matcha tiramisu wasn't worth the price. The flan was pretty good and it's cheap as well since it's one that comes out of the pudding cups. Everything tasted great though. The location is a pretty decent size. It's a nice place to catch up with friends. It wasn't busy on a weekday night but can't say for weekends. The staff were all friendly, attentive, and helpful. Would recommend! read more

Shabu Time - Spicy sichuan and Miso (no-spicy) soup, Veggie bowl, medium angus Kobe Beef (meat only) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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My new favorite shabu spot in SJ. We came in a Sunday evening and it was pretty easy to find street parking and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side so we were glad we didn't have to wait. We got the tom yum, spicy tonkatsu and two the the medium plates of lean angus beef and american kobe. The kobe was my favorite by far. Service was incredibly attentive, I would 100% come back! read more

The best shabu shabu you will ever taste. I was hesitant in writing the review because it's so delicious that I don't want to over crowd it hehehe . It's so delicious, we have been coming here for 5 years and we come here at least once a month or every week to be honest. The service is incredible and the staff is so welcoming and friendly and super attentive. The restaurant is always clean. The flavors are just 10/10. My 5 year old and 2 year old love this place as well. The Kobe Beef and the tonkotsu broth are top tier. We also get the ramen noodles and rice. When me and the family visit we always leave extremely satisfied and with full tummy's. read more

Food was was really yummy Second time here. Great for family Good service Chill ambiance read more

this place was really good! great service from waiter, eric & the tom yum broth was rly nice. the portions are a good size and the sauces on the side pair nicely with all the veggies and meat would highly recommend this place to others. i also like that this place is not too loud inside and easy to find parking nearby read more

Was craving hot pot and decided on this place based off the review vs star ratio. Got right in before the dinner rush and service was really quick and friendly. The server was able to explain the menu super well to us when we found it a little confusing. He's also super attentive throughout the whole dining experience. Each meat entree comes with a variety of sides, kind of like a sampler set of all the vegetables, and then your choice of rice or vermicelli. This is by far the best broth that I've had for tonkatsu and sukiyaki. By far much more flavorful than shabuya. The meat quality was very good for the lean beef and the pork. I actually preferred these pork slices over the typical pork belly at hot pot places, much less fatty. The sauce and Goma dare were very very good. Overall solid and positive experience! At most, I wish we got more slices of carrots but I could've ordered them if I wanted to pay more. Ambiance is not chaotic at all except there seems to be a karaoke place underneath that makes your seat vibrate?? I don't mind but it's silly. read more

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usually they have a default "set" - you get a plate of meat & it comes w a plate of veggies this time we opted not to do that, & two plates of meat + vermicelli + ramen tonkatsu broth was extra, but idr if that was the case before as well meat is really good quality! portion size wasn't bad however for two people that ordered one large plate + one med plate, we def still left hungry LOL perhaps that's where the draw of ayce hotpot places comes in (they don't have ayce, as far as I can tell) even if other places' meat isn't as good quality? the whole time it was one girl working all the tables + punching in the orders I couldn't tell how many people were working the kitchen everything came out super fast tho - like before the soup even heated up read more

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Shabu Time is a fantastic spot. The place is very clean, and the meat is quality--you can really taste the difference. The service is even better than the food. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about their cuts and gave us great recommendations throughout the meal. It's rare to find such a high level of expertise paired with a welcoming atmosphere. I am definitely coming back. read more

Great service as usual! Soup selection and music were great as well! Will be back in the future.

It was good! Nothing spectacular but the prices were fair and meat quality was pretty decent. Service was friendly and sauces were pretty good as well. They kept the door open when I was there so it was a bit chilly inside though but aside from that all was great! read more

so gooood yummy and good service from ERIC!! a vibe on a friday night. We got the beef toro, must get

My favorite hot pot place in the Bay Area for Ala Carte! We usually come here on Sunday nights and there isn't a wait. We always get toro beef and it's the perfect cut. It's soft and melts in your mouth. They recently added the kimchi and kimchi miso as seasonal broth flavors. We've only tried the kimchi miso, and it was really good! It was tangy and sour while maintaining the miso taste. I'll definitely be returning to try the kimchi broth. I also liked how the staff here are attentive and always checking in on us. It's definitely a nice cute place in DTSJ to eat hot pot. read more

Shabu Time - Large Toro with Sichuan and Kimchi Miso (Seasonal) - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Shabu Time was a good vibe!! The service was great, the music was nostalgic (early 2000s R&B), & most of all the quality of meat was good!! Ohh by the way, drinks are priced reasonably, so indulge as you wish! I would come back again! read more

Great place to go eat. We wanted try something new and we had no idea what to order or how it work. The waiter was a great help. He explain everything and gave us some idea what we may like. We plan to visit again. Best time to go is when they first open. read more

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The food here is so good that I just want to come back all the time. Definitely my top1 shabu. I really like the dipping sauce and the food is so delicious. read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Good bang for your buck hotpot. The service was great and parking wasn't too troublesome on a weekday. We ordered: - Large beef toro - Medium Kobe beef - Seasonal kimchi soup - Sukiyaki - Fish ball with roe - Udon Very good portion size for the price. We came in very hungry, and still have a bunch for leftovers. I would definitely just get two smalls next time or at least a small or medium portion for the meat. Sukiyaki was great, but the kimchi was okay. Nothing special. I just wish they had more options for veggies. Kobe beef had some thin slices that it fell apart as soon as we dipped it in the soup. The quality of cut was great though. It was pretty humid inside the restaurant itself, that I thought they had little ventilation? The steam from the pots were accumulating and it didn't seem like they had a fan to circulate the air. Otherwise, pretty solid place for hotpot. read more

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Great food and service! I got the sukiyaki broth and my fiance got the spicy tonkatsu. We got the kobe beef and the marbling was amazing. We also got the toro beef belly and the meat was so tender. Eric and Nancy were amazing and even provided food recs in the area since we're from out of town! Would return next time we're in SJ. read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My friends and I I had two broth tom yum and sukiyak. I liked the tom yum the most. Two large protein, Kobe and lamb. The meat here was good quality and tased delicious in either broth. It is nice the vegetables and rice/noodles is complementary. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere. The four person table has plenty of room to dine and have food on the side. We had good attentive service. I didn't have to wave anyone down to get help. Definitely would come here again read more

I can't even remember how many times I've been here the past month... at least once a week for sure!! Wait times can be long during peak dinner hours, but later in the evening, I've only waited around 10 minutes. Service is consistently excellent--quick, attentive, and accommodating. While the space inside isn't huge, it's comfortable and never feels overcrowded. I generally prefer AYCE shabu but something about the food here makes me crave it every week. My go to is typically the Kobe beef/ beef belly combo with the Tom Yum base. My go-to is the Kobe beef/beef belly combo with the Tom Yum base. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat is high quality with decent marbling, and their cilantro ponzu sauce is incredible, sooooo goood!! Portion sizes are decent, and at $30-$40 per person, it's absolutely worth it for the experience. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service is always exceptional here. I'm always seated promptly. Building is a little small and it feels like the spacing makes it feel like the table next to you is part of your group. The food is amazing! Love me the Kobe beef and the miso! Will always be my go too place for hot pot. read more

Food was delicious as always. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. Had to wait awhile but it was new year day and I was surprise they were open. read more

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my new fav al carte shabu spot in sj!! It is located in Japan town and for a Friday dinner time, street parking isn't too bad. There isn't that many seating as the restaurant is on the smaller side but it feels spacious. The service is great. Food is good. I could tell the quality of ingredients here are good, most importantly high quality meat!!!!! The broths are flavorful I got the tom yum and sukiyaki MHMmmmmm. We got a side of veggies and ramen and between three people, it is quite filling. We also got a side of dynamite mussels as an app which I recommend. Overall will be back again!! read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was amazing! The broth was so flavorful This place was SO good. The broth had so much flavor -- not bland at all like some other hot pot spots. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The restaurant was super clean, which I really appreciated. Service was also great -- the staff was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely coming back!" read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ramen Shani was such a great find. The ramen was delicious--rich, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles. We tried both the beef ramen and the seafood ramen, and honestly, you can't go wrong with either. The beef was tender and deeply savory, and the seafood ramen was fresh, well-balanced, and comforting without being heavy. The ambience was great. What really elevated the experience was the service. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the meal even more enjoyable. read more

Service was good. The food tasted very delicious. The broth was not too salty and sweet broth

My best friend and I came here tonight and We were served promptly and the lady who served us was so sweet! The vibe was cheerful and upbeat yet nice and quiet with dima and bright lighting! We ordered Kobe beef, vegetables, ramen noodles, and Tonktsu soup broth!!!! It was absolutely delicious! We loved this beautiful soup and we had a great time and there was no wait time getting in the food was ready in seconds. Thank you shabu time! For a wonderful time read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My shabu expert friend claims that this is the best shabu in South/East Bay! It's a pretty good standard shabu place so I always come here whenever I'm in the area. Beware, if you're a relatively large party (5+), the wait can be super long. I think it is better to come in pairs or to even split up with your group. The restaurant is pretty small so there isn't much seating. read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Service was attentive. Place is kinda small and not exactly clean, place is a bit cramped despite so many ppl. The wait was quite bad, we had reservation tho. Service was fast, attentive, but still looked like it was extremely busy. My friends soup was all the way to the bottom and there was still no one asking about adding the soup. Also the price is expensive. Despite the food was good, will not come back again. And I don't think the vents were turned on, my clothes smelled bad when I came out. The broth was good but the veggie plate is a bit sad. read more

Shabu Time - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

The best, a hidden gem, and now my favorite hot pot forever. The sauces are great, the meat is the highest quality, and the broth is the stage for all these fresh and amazing ingredients to shine. Service is very fast, kind, and friendly. Great for a ma party of 6 i'd say, best for a pair to eat here. I will be dreaming of this place in my sleep. read more

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I'm originally from Southern California and still getting used to the area, so I've been relying on recommendations to explore good local spots. My girlfriend suggested we try Shabu Time since it was nearby, and I'm really glad she did. The food was excellent--definitely exceeded my expectations. I ordered the Tom Yum broth with Kobe beef, pork belly, egg, and shrimp seafood balls, and everything was flavorful and fresh. The broth had just the right amount of heat and tanginess, which paired perfectly with the richness of the meats. Our server-Nancy was fantastic--very friendly and attentive. Not only did they provide great service throughout the meal, but they also gave us some helpful recommendations for other places to check out in the area. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a good meal. All in all, I'd definitely come back again. If you're new to the area or just looking for a solid hot pot experience, Shabu Time is worth checking out. read more

Shabu Time - Delicious - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Unfortunately they didn't check on us at all. The broth was perfect and the meat quality was great. read more

Shabu Time - Spicy tonkatsu and spicy sichuan broth - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California