Shabusen is a Vancouver classic.. The meets are marinated, super tender. Couldn't stop eating. Sushi was subpar but for AYCE, I'll happily eat and eat without complaining. The space is sort of neat, tight in some areas but that can be a vibe. The tables for large parties are low to the ground, really fun. Make a reso. walk ins are ok but easier to get in last minute as a table of 4. read more

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I haven't been to Shabusen in a year so I decided to check it out. Came at 10:55am with my family for an early lunch on a weekend. Place was still closed Door opened right at 11am sharp. Only one other person came for about the first half hour, but it slowly got a little busier an hour later when we left, maybe 30% full. As for the vibes, it was pretty quiet. They kept playing Top 40 2010's pop music but it was at a reasonable volume. The person who made the playlist really likes taylor swift and bruno mars as they kept playing their songs. Sometimes the music stopped for a moment before playing again. We sat at a booth windowside where we could see burrard street from an elevated view. As a party of 4, the booth seats weren't very plush or spacious but were still somewhat comfy. Service was a little slow at the beginning. It took a while for the wait staff to give the paper where i can write down the amount of food i want. The wait staff said they would come back to us when we indicated we wanted to order even though only one other customer was in the restaurant at the time. It took awhile for the food the come at the start, maybe 10+ minutes. I'm guessing some of the staff were still setting up the restaurant because they looked busy. But everything was smooth sailing afterward that. Food came pretty quickly after ordering every time. The BBQ flame grill at the middle of the table was not very good because the flame was uneven and only half of the grill was in flames even though the power was a max. But the problem fixed itself eventually somehow and we were really COOKIN'. I think many people will find their sushi decent. They don't put an crazy amount of rice or anything. In terms of taste, The sushi was below average unfortunately, it was not that flavorful or even that fresh tasting. I tried the california roll and the spicy tuna roll. They were just average overall and you could easily find better sushi at Japanese restaurants. I also tried the salmon, spicy tuna, and tuna sashimi. No complaints. They did not have any frozen taste and they were decent is size. Overall, better than average sashimi for sure. I liked the spicy sauce they slather on the spicy tuna sashimi. The gyoza was better than average and not overly greasy. The chicken teriyaki, beef teriyaki, and yakisoba noodles was also pretty good in terms of taste. WAY better meat pieces compared to other buffets like richmond sushi, which had lots of fat or tendon. They were pretty much all meat which was appreciated. The marinaded BBQ meats for the grill were decent. I didn't get that much flavor of the marinades from any of the meats. The BBQ beef was the best of them all in terms of taste, but there were some pieces that had a lot of fat on them so they were chewy. I LOVED the tonkatsu. Our table kept ordering it. I got a whole extra plate to myself. The sauce they put on it and the crispiness of the tonkatsu was great. The agadashi tofu was a good dish for a different texture and refreshing after eating lots of greasy meats. Our table ordered multiples of it. The Goma-ae was decent. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce as it wasn't as tasty as it looked. Also the portion was smaller than expected. But i ordered more anyway basically to help cut the grease a little from all the marinated BBQ meats. The yam tempura was decent. Nothing special about it as it's just battered yam that's not overly thick. The Chicken Karaage was our table's favorite dish. They were extra crispy, easy to eat, and tasty. We ordered a lot of it and it was eaten up pretty quickly. The wait staff were very quick in taking away our used dishes and they replaced our grill plate when it looked really charred. On the other hand, sometimes they forgot to give a new order paper when they took our order so we had to ask them for another one. Sometimes when we ordered multiple dishes of something, we would receive less than expected. For example, when my table ordered 3 dishes we only got 1 dish. That was a little annoying. Public washrooms were cramped but clean. The urinals were literally one step away from the sink, and the one toilet stall was 2 steps away. 3 people max can stand inside. For $30 per person on the weekend lunch for both sushi and BBQ, Shabusen is not bad at all. The price is decent for AYCE spot that includes BBQ and sushi. And you're paying a bit of a premium price due it being a weekend which is a pretty common thing at buffets nowadays. Overall I give Shabusen 3.5 out of 5 yelp stars based on this visit rounded up to 4 stars since yelp doesn't do half stars. Some of the food quality improved a bit compared to my last year's review, and the food that we ordered, for the most part, came at a pretty good pace. I feel like we didn't have to wait for long. read more

We opted for the sushi AYCE option (without the BBQ) because we weren't too hungry. Everything on the menu was ok as expected from most AYCE places. There weren't many sushi choices but we made the best out of it. Rating: Food 3/5 Price 5/5 Service 3/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Parking: Street parking Would I return? No read more

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Came here to celebrate my belated birthday, the food was fantastic and fresh, they also have a variety of side dishes, meat and rice to choose from. It's a bit expensive though, but i would say the food and service does meet up the price. People consistently walking around so if u needed something they would give it to ya~ read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It's been a while since visiting Shabusen and seem them have an affordable AYCE lunch menu. Decided to add the grill meats of 4 opens (beef, spicy beef, chicken and pork) The roll and sushi option was pretty standard, although a bit smaller read more

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I was honestly beyond disappointed, but I guess you get what you paid for. For $25, you get all you can eat sushi and for another $3, you get to KBBQ (which had 4 meat choices). You can't beat the price in this economy honestly. Bring your debit, otherwise you'll get charged for using your credit. Sushi/Tapas selection: - it was misleading as the sashimi was not all you can eat. each person is only able to order a total of 8 pieces for the entire meal. this needs to be stated more clearly. - the sashimi was not fresh and was FROZEN. I bit into them and it felt like i was biting into some sort of slush.. soo icy. there was no prominent flavour either. - they had a few basic rolls available but the fish and filling were smaller than my pinky nail and helllla rice - their tempura wasn't all that bad-- the batter wasn't that crunchy but the vegetables inside were decent - their katsu and teriyaki were up to par with restaurants as well - yakisoba.. probably one of the worst i've had - scallop done was delicious Kbbq: - 4 types of meat available - wish they had options where the meat wasn't already marinated (bc of different eating restrictions) - overall, decent for an extra $3 Pretty spacious inside. Customer service wasn't bad, wasn't great. They weren't rude but did their job to a minimum I guess. I was surprised it wasn't busy and we didn't need a reservation during a Saturday peak lunch time. But after eating there I guess it explains why. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The quality of the meat wasn't the best but it was expected since it was an AYCE restaurant. The kimchi was a little too sweet, and the quality of the sushi wasn't great either. The menu wasn't very clear that some food items only come out as 1 piece per quantity ordered, and service was so-so. read more

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Several of us came here for dinner. Food: 5/5 - select your choices by ticking off items in an order card. Food was fresh and tasty. Lots of selection ranging from BBQ meats to sushi to appetizers. Portions are small but that's okay. Less wastage of food. Service: 5/5 - good service and they even replaced our dirty dish a few times Ambiance: 5/5 - we had a nice room to ourselves. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Restaurant interior - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came in the afternoon. It was kind of hard to find the place on the map but there were signs that did help show that it was located on a higher level. For a grill house to also offer sushi, it was not bad at all. My expectations were not high so this place was enough for us since we wanted to try it out. Ambiance was nice, super spacious location for larger groups. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This review is about Too Good To Go deal and their sushi quality. I understand it's surprise bag and the customer doesn't know what inside. That's totally fine and I was looking forward to the surprise. First of all, it had good volume and variety of rolls with miso soup. Normally, I don't order any spicy rolls but the surprise bag had it, why not? I tried it. All I tasted is only spicy sauce. I flipped the slice up side down because I doubt it was sushi. Yep there was a fish. I wondered how many people can recognize what fish inside and how fresh they are under the sauce? It's a pleasure part of eating sushi. But here, I felt disgusted. And Gari, pickled ginger, there was moldy taste. I would never come back again. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Looked good at first sight - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Their sushi are below average at best and very limited raw food option for the yakiniku. The service is what I want to highlight. I will have to say that this is the worst experience I've had in a while. First They didn't take our order until 20 minutes after being seated and at our second order they completely forgot the whole order. When asked if everything was okay, we said no and the waitress walked away as if she heard nothing. We finally were able to get our second order near the end of our time after a second complaint. I have never left a buffet hungry until now. read more

I couldn't decide between 2-3 stars. In summary: this is one of the few AYCE sushi places left in Vancouver, but the selection and quality leaves too much to be desired. It's not a bad price for AYCE but just not worth it. You only get 8 pieces of sashimi per person, total. The pieces are on the small side compared to other local places, and the quality especially of the hamachi is not very high. It feels not firm but mushy. The "spicy" is just some sauce on top, very blah. The selection is very tiny. 4 kinds of sashimi, only 6 kinds of nigiri of which only 2 is fish, not even eel. Only 2 kinds of rolls if you don't count California roll and basic veggie rolls. They have more hot food. The Chicken teriyaki and tonkotsu is not bad - crispy at least though not much meat. The yakinori is really tiny. The gyoza and agedashi tofu is pretty sad. If you must have AYCE I guess this is an option but I would just pass. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Spicy tuna roll and dynamite roll. Both pretty sad. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food with great service. Ambiance was great too. Limited menu option though for all you can eat. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Sushi, mussel, pork, chicken, kimchi. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Honestly an A-OK yakiniku house. I've had yakiniku in Japan and this definitely does not compare to it and I also felt it didn't compare to other AYCE grill restaurants. The sushi was very OK - we got a tuna sashimi and it was not very fresh. I did like the salmon though. For the yakiniku, I would say the BBQ spicy pork and chicken were quite good. The yakisoba was very flavourless - I could really only taste the salt. But I did like the vegetable tempura very much! One thing is I don't know how clean everything is as the employees use gloves - they're holding bowls of raw meat, bringing new dishes, removing old dishes from multiple tables, and pouring ice into the pitcher and using the gloves to prevent the ice from spilling out with the same gloves. Maybe they change their gloves at intervals but I do feel there's a high incidence of cross contamination. Still a good experience to go to in Vancouver! read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Even one star is too much for this place. The sushi had way too much rice, and the fish was sliced so inconsistently--some thick, some thin, just messy. The tempura was extremely greasy, the meat was tough, and even the miso soup was tasteless. A complete waste of money. I am never coming back read more

One of the OG last remaining AYCE sushi places in the downtown core. I remember eating here once maybe 15 years ago, and totally forgot until all the other AYCE places around town started drying up. Parking is awful. Try for a loading zone, or take transit. The place is up on the 2nd floor. Interior is pretty dated with the neon strips. Looks 1990s. One thing worth mentioning is that although this place also has Korean BBQ, the tables do not have exhaust vents above the tables. The entire place gets pretty smoky, and their solution is to open the front door(!) to air the place out, letting all the cold air in. Not sure if this is even legal. Cough. The staff speak Cantonese. In other words, don't expect an authentic experience. Just expect a whole pile of sashimi goodness. This place has unlimited sashimi. Yes, you heard that right. I can't remember the last time I got to have that. Can't imagine how many salmon and tuna fish my friends and I went through. Special mention. Skip the regular nigiri. The nigiri selection is pretty decent, with stuff like hokkigai (surf clam), tako (octopus), and unagi (eel). However, there was no masago or tobiko (fish roe) variant. The Korean BBQ selection is nice, but the grill burner at our table must've been slightly clogged. One side was noticeably hotter than the other, so we could only cook at half speed. The grill area is also quite small, so we couldn't cook the pieces fast enough, which put a damper on the experience. Lastly, the coffee jello dessert is like crack. The staff had to stop us after we probably had 6-8 each. Another special mention. Despite the flaws, my friends and I will be back to gorge on more AYCE sashimi. Despite the steep price, it's still way cheaper to eat sashimi here than at T&T. I can't believe I'm saying this. read more

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This place was fantastic - - never have I been able to order unlimited sashimi! Each piece of salmon and tuna was magnificent, and we were able to enjoy ample selections of the grilled meat. I love the miso soup, salad, kimchi, and radish sides - - a hidden gem to be sure and definitely one of the best meals I've had in Vancouver. read more

Portions for the BBQ are really generous, and the marinated meat is super flavorful. For sushi, I'd definitely go for the eel rolls, and the tempura is a solid choice too. But honestly, loading up on the salmon sashimi feels like the best deal. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Portions for the BBQ are really generous, and the marinated meat is super flavorful. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The taste is terrible and the menu doesn't have many choices! Shortrib is not bone-in beef! Their food quality is the worst and the beef is hard to chew! The miso soup doesn't have any ingredients! Even the spoon is not given! And there is no dipping sauce for the grilled meat! The price is expensive and there is a misleading charge for children, 4$per year old, 4*8=32$for 8 years old! There are flies flying around while eating! Even the toilet is very small, can't think of any good points! Anyway, I will never come back a second time! By the way, the food was unhygienic and my family had stomachaches at night! read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - beef shortrib - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We were craving a late dinner and thought this place would be a perfect blend since it offered AYCE sushi and bbq. Not to our surprise, the sushi and bbq were mediocre but it fills you up for approximately $40 per person. We arrived an hour and a half before closing and were aware that there were last calls. Even then, you can tell the staff wanted to leave asap. We ended up staying 10 minutes after closing to finish our food. The staff wasn't rude but we definitely felt pressured to rush. The location is a bit hard to find at first but if you see the sign, head to the stairs and it is located on the second floor. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Front door (second floor) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My family and I used to come here a few years ago and loved it because of the value and quality of sushi but that has drastically gone down, probably because of COVID and trying to cut down costs. We are here for lunch (sushi only) and were extremely disappointed. The salmon, while being the best thing on the menu, tasted frozen and lacked any kind of flavor. The rice on the nigiri is also pretty sour so it makes it seem like your sushi has gone bad but it's just the rice vinegar. They used to have albacore tuna which was pretty good but that's been replaced with Escolar, also known as Oilfish. If you don't know what Escolar is, look it up and the first thing that pops up is how cautious you should be eating it. It's known to be a cheap replacement for tuna and while the taste can be similar, escolar has a wax that's indigestible and can cause diarrhea. Even the food from the kitchen (fried rice, karaage, vegetable tempura, chicken teriyaki) none of it was memorable. I can't speak for the bbq but there's so many great cheap sushi restaurants to go to so I would avoid this one. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - chicken teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is a good middle of the road in terms of quality and value. Come hungry. The vibe inside is usually pretty good, have some beer and KBBQ, maybe some sushi, the menu is extensive, and there's huge variety. Old restaurant so there's some character but the dining area is always clean. The staff are friendly and fast. Cafeteria atmosphere at times, sometimes there's large groups of young people. read more

Good food! Nice staff but some extra unnecessaries fees. The place is ok! Comfy! It is a nice location, easy access.

Lamps like lamp popcorn. Beef over sauced. Everything tasted like come from same soy sauce. Horrible tasting! Owner is sitting next us. Talking and laughing so loud over 80dB. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Over sauced beef - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Wow amazing, great food, fast service, good price. We got the all you can eat and left full and more than satisfied. Went to the beetle juice theater show and came here after shopping around 645pm. We did not have a reservation but they still got us in after a short wait. The place was packed people coming and going. My favourite place is van so far! read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

One of the few all you can eat sushi/kbbq places in Vancouver. I miss when there used to be a lot more. I was disappointed they don't have oyster motoyaki anymore, but they do give you huge hunks of salmon. The grilled beef was delicious. Their mixed sashimi was also great--they're probably odds and ends but you get whole bits of scallop! Also the cooked spicy octopus is also addictively good. I'd recommend booking a reservation in advance since it gets quite busy. We had the best server in our most recent trip--he was a middle age man who was very jovial and fast! read more

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I remember at my first job my coworkers at the time were talking about how amazing Shabusen was and that it was a place to go as a group. I put Shabusen on my list to try out. All you can eat of sushi and BBQ meats is definitely appealing. This conversation happened when I was 18. Over 11 years and a few jobs later, I've finally checked out Shabusen with some friends. The restaurant isn't super roomy, but it isn't crowded. It's in a relatively accessible location and that helps to get friends together. My group was seated at a table with 2 bbq fires. We had some issues as it seemed like the fires for our table were either prone to getting out of control or were too low to do much real cooking. Of course, the main attraction here is the promise of all you can eat food. My group went fairly heavy on the sashimi, bbq, and hand rolls. I ordered some sushi and deep fried stuff as well at times. The sushi and sashimi were what I would categorize as fine overall. I didn't think I was eating top of the line stuff, but I didn't feel like it was bad. The sashimi portions were also cubed which I imagine helps with portion control. The bbq meats were fine as well. It was tasty across the board I found and I didn't have major issues or reservations about eating anything we grilled. I did feel like the deep fried foods weren't great and got the feeling they sat around for quite a while. For dessert, I believe my friends and I finished off somewhere around 75 orders of coffee jelly. I thought they were okay but I can definitely see the appeal. It very much reminds of me downing mango puddings back at Kingsway Sushi when it was still around. The tab for myself ended up being roughly $50. I think for this type of stuff your face experience with friends, it's fine to go once in a while. The atmosphere is quite conducive to having a fun time. We had no problems with the staff and they indulged us with our ability to down coffee jellys. I would say there should be lowered expectations for the quality of food. This isn't amazing stuff and of course it's not the goal here. The goal is to show up hungry, and indulge in a lot of various foods. I think Shabusen does it quite well still. I'm not sure when I'll be back but under that understanding, I'm sure I'll have a good time whenever that moment arises. read more

I don't understand all the bad reviews. I ate here before 6 years ago on a business trip and had a good experience. Back here again in town recently and wanted to eat here again but surprised to see the bad reviews. Went there on a Wed night and the place was full of customers. The sushi and sashimi was fresh and tasted good. The meat was flavorful, the tempura had the right amount of batter. The waiters and waitresses were responsive when I flagged them down and each round of the food ordered all came within 5 minutes of ordering them. The place looked clean. For $42 all you can eat, it was a good deal. I highly recommend this place to satisfy an AYCE craving. The place is on the second floor and the stairs up do not look friendly. But don't let that discourage you. Good food and friendly service upstairs. BTW - When I went there the limit on the sashimi was crossed off on the menu. I think the previous limit was 16 which was already generous. I did not hit 16 pieces while there since there is a lot of other good stuff to eat. read more

Decent value for downtown AYCE bbq and sushi. Sashimi portions remain good, but nigiri portions of fish are small. Also their bbq meats seem to be more bone than meat, so that was a bit disappointing. Service was efficient and friendly. Overall, fair meal but not as good as it used to be. read more

What a disaster. They say they have been in business for years; what they mean is they have made their sushi years ago and keep putting it out.... Dried out and chewy. The worse sushi I've ever had. We each wrote down our 8 pieces on the piece of paper and within seconds, it was at our table. The restaurant was busy. Their sign lures you to take the elevator to the second floor saying "fresh sushi." There is a lot of things their sushi is, fresh isn't one of them. We asked for the check and within a minute it was in my hand. Forty-nine dollars, they have got to be kidding. I hand a waitress a fifty dollar bill and she throws it down on the table and she says, "That does not include tip!" I replied, "I know. I was going to leave you a tip on the table." She huffs of mad. Never would I go there again. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Avoid like the plague - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place offers AYCE sushi and jbbq. But they limit your sashimi person to 8 each and it's really like 4 sashimi because they're small pieces. and the other fish (nigiri) are not as good. The hand rolls are good. Nevermind me and my friends all got a headache after eating here read more

Whether you are going with a small or large group, this place is a lot of the fun and the food is fresh. The price is reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. There is a big selection to choose from on the all you can eat menu so there is something for everyone. The portion sizes are quite big, so clarify before putting your order in. A bowl of kimchi or edamame is quite big if you just wanted to take a few bites, but the gomae is small. The meat comes in "bowls" but clarify slices. We assumed it was by slice and when the meat came, there was too much. They were really nice about it and took it back to the kitchen and portioned out half the amount so we didn't waste it. They have improved the ventilation so it isn't as smokey. Be prepared to share a table/burner if you are in a small group of 2-3, but you will get in faster than waiting for your own table. read more

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Solid Japanese/Korean place. Great food, impeccable service in a very casual, comfortable atmosphere. Prices are quite reasonable, considering the amount and quality of food you receive and the care involved in its creation. It's an underrated gem. I took my parents here for my mother's 79th birthday dinner. It was their first experience with both bento boxes and cooking on a table hibachi. They loved all of it - raved about the chicken and beef teriyaki and the tempura - and polished off their plates. We all dug into the bulgogi set and left in a completely happy place - sated and happy. Strongly recommend it if you are eating in central Vancouver - particularly if you are welcoming out-of-town visitors who may not have encountered table-top hibachi cooking. Look forward to visiting on my next visit to Vancouver, BC! read more

The definition of mid. Hard 50% Service was not great bc considering the strict time limit, meat was rather fatty and chewy, especially the lamb read more

I've been here quite a few times over the last few weeks. I go back because I find the food to be decent and worth the buck but however there are multiple issues with this place 1) The Service is horrible, it's the worst I've seen in Vancouver, the staff constantly keep looking at you and discussing things between themselves. 2) The staff show that that don't like you by literally throwing food on your table and when I brought it up,the manager asked that particular waitress not to attend my table but she didn't seem apologetic and smiled instead. 3) I don't have an issue tipping and I would love to tip based on my experience at a restaurant, however the service is horrible and the staff are arrogant and rude. The only time they act nice is at the time when they bring the card machine and keep staring at how much you are tipping them. If you insert a lower tip (Which is very justified considering my horrible customer experience) they demand more and put you on the spot. Overall if you are a foodie and love meat you will like the food here, it's nothing great but it's filling for sure considering it's an AYCE. But beware of certain staff members and once you experience it you will come back and realise why I wrote this review. read more

I went to this place with my son today. I called ahead to make sure they were serving lunch all-you-can-eat, as some others I know of in the area were not. Told them I would be along in a little bit. They told me the cost, and that they would see me soon. We get there, and we are immediately told that all-you-can-eat is over, but we could order off of the regular menu. There was a nice couple just in front of us who were shown to a table. I reluctantly agreed to order off the regular menu as we were both very hungry by that point. After we sit down, we see that the couple has been handed an order sheet for all-you-can-eat, I ask again if we can have all-you-can-eat, as we rode a 30-minute bus ride to go to this place for all-you-can-eat. The answer is no, but the nice couple who were 30 seconds in front of us gets to order it. I ended up asking 3 times for the all-you-can-eat menu, and each time I'm told no. We eat our meals, and ask for a to-go container so my son can take his leftovers home. I'm told it'll be a 50 cent charge. Fine, new laws about extra packaging and the environment etc etc, ok I can understand that. I get to the counter to pay, and she asks how everything was. I told her it could have been better, and she asks why, so I tell her. I point out that they should have told me before my half hour bus ride that they would not be allowing ayce. She apologizes, and I show her their website where it says lunch is served until 2:30. At the time we got to the restaurant, it was 2:15. The next thing she did blew me away. She lied straight to my face! She told me that it was not their website - that some imposter had made a website impersonating them. Now, I found their website through this Google business listing, obviously maintained by them. This means that THEY enter the url of their own website. And she's trying to tell me that it's not theirs. I pointed out THEIR logo on the top of the site, the pictures of the inside of THEIR restaurant, THEIR menus in the photos, and she still kept up the lie. I'll never be going back to this place, and I would recommend the same for all of you. read more

We came here based on a friend's suggestion. Upon coming here, there was no host/hostess and we weren't sure if we just seat ourselves or what. After 5 minutes of being ignored, we just went ahead and seated ourselves. The place is old, dusty, cramped, and loud. Menus are on the table but servers were also missing. We all did the AYCE lunch on a week day for under 20CAD/ person which is cheap! We're all from the land of buffets and AYCE spots: Vegas. They do have an 8-piece limit on their sashimi. Their salmon is the best thing on their menu so, we loaded up on those: sashimi and nigiri. Generous salmon portions! I also tried tuna and tamago sushi because I had the taste for them at that moment. Their appetizers are by the piece. We also tried their gyoza which was ok. The veggie spring rolls, spicy tofu and spicy tuna were pitiful. The wrapper on the spring rolls was too thick. Anything "spicy" on their menu is just swimming in hot sauce - it was like an afterthought. read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Gyoza, spicy tofu, veggie spring rolls, karaage - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The BBQ beef was tough and a little hard to eat, but their BBQ short ribs and lamb were well seasoned and tender. Would definitely recommend getting those two dishes. The rest of the food is just okay. There is a limited selection of foods, and they have taken away the oyster motoyaki (which is one of my favorite AYCE dishes). Overall, it could have been better. read more

It's me again after several times having lunch or dinner in this place. After yesterday I should minus two stars from my review because of the service. As usual we were craving for bbq beef short ribs and Shabusen was always the number one place to go to. However, I experienced something quite unprofessional yesterday. I had a miso soup in my last order and the waitress seemed forgot it. So when the manager (the middle age man with glasses, he was usually very nice every time I went there but I did not know what happened that day) passed by my table, my husband kindly asked him if he can check my soup. He headed to the kitchen and came back with the little bowl of miso soup with a very uncomfortable attitude. He put down the bowl on my table with sound and went right the way. Even my husband could notice read more

Shabusen Yakiniku House - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hidden gem but decently good food for all you can eat. There was a long wait for walk-ins so reservations are helpful. Be aware when you order sushi, everything is by the piece. Thought I ordered a whole tuna roll (5-6 pieces) but got 1 piece. Quickly learned the next few rounds. We were in such a hurry to eat and catch a show we didn't really get to explore the menu and try much. But this place definitely deserves another visit to get a full sample of its menu. read more