It's one of my favorite hotpot places because the meat and vegetables are always fresh. When the bill arrived today, they had already added an 18% service charge (tip). However, a waitress wearing glasses still handed me the payment device asking for an additional tip of 3%, 5%, or 7%. I ended up giving another 5%. I'm usually generous with tipping, but if an 18% service charge has already been included, they really shouldn't prompt customers for an additional tip. read more

Food was delicious, selection was perfect. However the plate dishes were all wet from being washed and weren't dried. A bit unsanitary. Also the buffet style was a bit messy and not every raw item had its own utensil. Overall food was great. As for service the hosts and servers were 10 out of 10! However, I would appreciate if those with loose hair styles could consider better sanitary practices, keeping loose hairs tighter to avoid serving hair with the food. read more

My first time eating at a shabu restaurant and let me say I've been missing out. This is a perfect restaurant for a group who enjoys different aspects of a hot pot. The buffet allows you to eat at your own pace and you can also order hot dishes as a side. We enjoyed the volcano and regular karaage chicken. The food quality was great and a perfect selection. Restaurant is clean and the customer service was fantastic! Between cooking the food and the upbeat music, everyone in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves and I noticed that almost no one was on their phone. read more

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I had a very disappointing experience at Shabuya Ala Moana, not because of the food, but because of the way the front desk handled the waiting list. When I checked in, no one told me that I needed to check in again after another party arrived. Since I provided my phone number, I reasonably expected that any important instructions or updates would be sent by text. Instead, I suddenly received a text saying that my name had been removed from the waiting list. I immediately rushed to the front desk, where the young hostess gave me an unfriendly look and spoke to me as though the situation was my fault. She insisted that I should have checked in again, even though that requirement had never been explained. If the restaurant can text customers to say they've been removed from the list, why couldn't they simply send a text asking me to return to the front desk when my reserve time comes? After I questioned the process, she spoke with another staff member, who then told us to wait about five more minutes before seating us. That made it seem like our table was actually available, and the entire situation could have been avoided with clear communication. The waiting list process was confusing, and the front desk staff's attitude was unprofessional. Good customer service starts with clear instructions and respectful communication, especially when the misunderstanding is caused by the restaurant's own process. Personally, I won't be returning. I realize Shabuya is one of the few shabu-shabu restaurants in the Ala Moana area, so my review may not matter much to them, but I hope they improve their customer service and waiting list procedures for future guests. read more

Shabuya - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Discovering a Hidden Gem: $22.99 All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Hotpt! I always drive past this place when driving through Ala Moana Shopping Center, but I never thought to eat here until today. A friend suggested it for a work lunch, and it did not disappoint! The Downlow: - Price: $22.99 per person. - Availability: Monday-Friday until 3:00 PM (excluding holidays). - Time Limit: 90 minutes to dine. Step 1: Choose Your Broth (5 Different Options): 1. Original House: Clear dashi broth made from kombu, fresh vegetables, and a secret spice blend. 2. Miso: A flavorful blend of red and white miso combined with fresh vegetable broth. 3. Spicy Miso: The OG Miso broth with added spices (mild, not too hot!). 4. Tonkotsu: A garlicky pork and vegetable broth (just okay, in my opinion). 5. Sukiyaki: A savory mix of smoked vegetable broth and secret spices. Step 2: Choose Your Meats: - You can order up to 8 trays at a time, each loaded with 4 to 5 thinly sliced pieces. - The Lineup: Prime Blade, Beef Toro, Pork Belly, Pork Shoulder, and Chicken Thigh. Step 3: Hit the Buffet Line: - Watch my video to see the massive spread! They offer unlimited hotpot items and all the fixings you could ever want. Important Things to Note: - Finish your food: You may be charged an extra fee for wasted meat. Take only what you can eat! - Table policy: Every guest seated at the table will be charged in full. - Dietary note: There is no discounted vegetarian pricing available. read more

We had the awesome opportunity to have Keanu G as our server!! I will have to say this is the first time that we've had such attentive service here and he totally was amazing. Always came by to make sure we had enough drink and meats. Of course this is how it should be, but he was so extra!! Casual location. We had adjustments of our seating because we were initially sat in a really cold area (booth by the bar) and they sat us near the food. read more

Shabuya - Menu 1 of 2 Jan 2025 - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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@fortunefoodfinds: "Drop it like it's HOT(POT)! Celebrated da hubz bday at SHABUYA located in the Ala Moana Center. Enjoyed thinly sliced meat, noodles, seafood, n' fresh vegetables in hotpots of boiling flavored broth with a variety of dipping sauces. A feast fit for a king of seafood n' meat, even better when it's all-you-can-eat!" SERVICE: fast, friendly, n' fully staffed INTERIOR: spacious, easily fit stroller, well maintained, lots of seating, high chairs available EXTERIOR: across from Jamba Juice n' The Alley on the 2nd floor of the Ala Moana Center WAIT TIME: got on the yelp waitlist upon arrival, seated within 15-20 mins after. Drinks, apps, broth, n' meat came out fast. PARKING: free garage OVERALL COMMENTS: came during lunch on a weekday, which was until 3pm. $22.99/person while children under 40 inches eat free n' children between 40-50 inches are $10.99/each. Everything was delicious n' worth it for the price. The noodles, seafood, n' sauces were self-serve at the cold bar. We got 4 different broths n' all were good n' flavorful. Meat came out nicely, appetizers were yummy, n' I enjoyed my lava flow. Highly recommend for AYCE n' a family friendly spot! read more

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Shabuya is one of my favorite Shabushabu places in town. Went there for lunch @ $22.99. Restaurant is big and spacious. They have variety of food at the self service bar like veggies, seafood, noodles, udon, etc. in addition to, you can order unlimited beef and pork. You can order 8 plates of meat on a single order. Food: 5/5 Broth: 4/5 Service: 4/5 There's a reason why they always have long line. It's because the quality of food and affordable prices. read more

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Came here for lunch as it was a good deal. Server was fast and took drink, broth, and meat orders. Meat came out fast and then waited for the broth. Server came often to check up on us. Lots of self-serve veggies and other options to choose from. A good selection of meat as well. Definitely worth the price for lunch! Highly recommend! read more

Shabuya - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I ate so much Wagyu at Shabuya at Ala Moana Center for lunch on Father's Day that I had to walk it off. The alternative would have been me just falling asleep in my car. Excellent service that was quick to bring out more orders and they took away used dishes right away. The servers were always around to fill a glass of water or to ask if we needed more broth. At $30.99 I would definitely come back. read more

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The various types of Broths and Ingredients to choose from is incredible!!!! Realistically not as exspenive as you would think. 90 minutes all you want just eat what you ask for. Nice surroundings musically and some nice celebrations for Birthdays!! Clean and well organized. read more

The rating would have been a two but our waiter was great! We had a party of 16 and waited two hour for our table after they had given half of our tables to another family. After complete chaos with straightening out the seating we went to get our food and it was a mess. One side did not have any plates, there was sauces all over the counter and the staff refilling the vegetables were rude. Thankfully our waiter made the rest of our experience better. read more

Shabuya - Entrance - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My sister loves this place but I don't seek out to come and eat here. I love the waiting list feature. It's always packed here so it's best to plan ahead. I thought u would love the tonkotsu broth because that's my favorite for ramen but trust me... get the spicy miso instead. The Tonkotsu doesn't have enough umami to make the whole hot pot taste good. When I first came here a few years ago, I was happy that they had Tamaki gold rice. And now? Some cheap calrose rice. -Super disappointing. This place is good to hang out with friends as the ambience is open and cool but I don't come here because I'm craving the food. read more

Friday February 27, 2026 first time, coming here. Plenty parking. Wait time 5 minutes. AYCE lunch is $22.99. You have 90 minutes from start to finish. Broth 5 to choose from. Appetizers 4 to choose from. Protein 6 to choose from. Not too many different choices to choose from. But, still good. Easier to make your choices. Plenty different vegetables and other things to choose from. Service is fast. Food is good. Ambiance is casual and comfortable inside. We will come back again. When the weather is cold is perfect to come here. To warm you up and to fill you up at the same time. read more

Shabuya - Lunch AYCE $22.99 Friday February 27, 2026 - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We signed in at the front and waited for approximately 2 minutes for a table of two to open up. Service is quick, Items are fresh, Beers come out quick, Personal pots for eating. You order the meats to the table, everything else like noodles, vegetables and sauces are all up at the buffet. We were helped by "Anna" today, who was very helpful with us as first timers. All items are fresh and lunch special was great. Wifey got an adult capri sun drink with alcohol, and she raved about it. Will definitely be back. read more

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Joined the waitlist and it worked out great! Crystal checked us in and did a good job! Our server Jalee always checked on us if we needed anything and he was excellent! Food and ambiance so awesome! We enjoy here every time. read more

This place is very affordable so it's good value, but the food quality is only OK. Personally I'd rather spend more and have a higher quality experience, but for the price, it's quite good. The Wagyu beef is fairly tender, the vegetables are decently fresh, there's lots of fish ball and tofu options, and the service is fast. read more

I always come in to dine, but our server Soju Bomb was super sweet and communicative!! I definitely recommend having her as your server. She took the time out of her busy shift to show the difference in meats with the meat tray itself, and her presence made my usual dine in wonderful! thank u soju bomb read more

Great all you can eat buffet style and service for the price especially for Hawaii. Food bar was clean and kept! Will return often with family. read more

I come to Shabuya at least once a week because it never disappoints. The ingredients are always fresh, the meat quality is great, and even though the place is always busy, it's spacious enough that it doesn't feel overwhelming. My favorite parts are the little touches -- the chewy Korean-style corn, the pumpkin, and especially the way you can finish your meal with a bubbling pot of kimchi, glass noodles, and half a pack of ramen. It's absolute comfort food and tastes amazing every single time. The only downside? You definitely leave with the smell of hotpot on your clothes But honestly, it's worth it. Highly recommend if you love shabu shabu and want a satisfying, consistent meal every time! read more

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This is definitely worth a 4.5/5. We recommend getting on the wait, right here on Yelp before arriving! It'll definitely be busy but once you're in the speed of service is amazing! The vibes range from casual to a little dressy depending on the occasion you're celebrating. The food was so good and you get appetizers included in all you can eat. The portions you get are great and would recommend. The price is good for all that you get and emphasis and what you CAN eat! read more

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This review is for the service. The food was great, fresh and lots of seafood to choose from. I arrived half an hour before the dinner rush, which was nice. We got seated right away. The gentleman assigned to our table didn't seem too enthused so we made our order and never asked for anything more. He never came around to refill the broth, water, nor asked if we were doing ok. We felt like he was rushing us to leave. The restaurant wasn't full so it's not because people were waiting on our table. I used my debit card to pay for the bill on the handheld machine. It was defaulted to 20% tip. I was like seriously? I decided to be nice and do my part and give him the 20% tip. Lawd knows he really didn't deserve it with us. read more

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Food, service, ambience was excellent. Anna our server always give us welcoming feel.

Good Oahu spot for premium Shabu Shabu. $30.99 per person gets you unlimited portions of everything! There is a solid meat selection, comprised of various beef cuts, as well as some pork and chicken. I personally went with different types of beef and it was great. It's so thin-sliced, that you throw it into your boiling broth and it's ready for you within a minute. You could tell by the taste that the meat was high quality. Most beef cuts were melting in my mouth, especially when dipped in the wild, elaborate sauce combination that I created at the sauce station. To accompany the meat that's being brought to your table, there is a huge self-serve bar that offers a rich variety of veggies and a solid selection of raw seafood with the likes of blue crab, shrimp, baby octopus, mussels and swai fish. I personally loaded up on bok choy -- a huge a fan of its texture and taste once boiled. The sauce station consists of around 8 kinds of dipping sauces, different in taste and its thickness. A few dudes in front of me operated like pros, so I got an advice for some good sauce combinations and it was great! After I fully set myself up at the table with all the veggies,the meats and those dipping sauces, everything else was a breeze. The broths by the way, were outstanding and rich in flavor. My wife went with the original and I tried the spicy miso. Overall, a very good experience. The food was very tasty, the place was modern and clean and the customer service from our waitress was phenomenal. I will definitely take note and will come back here when I'm in Oahu again! read more

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Very fast with the meat, had myself on a time limit smaller than the one set by the restaurant (restaurant gives 1:30, I had maybe an hour) and I still got full til I felt sick Good choice in music, place felt open to have good laughs, while eating good food read more

Shabuya - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I enjoyed lunch with my daughter and family today on a rainy Monday afternoon. It's good that they participate in the Yelp waitlist feature, because it seemed that everyone had the same idea. My daughter had signed up on the wait list and when we arrived, there were about 15 people waiting outside and several more inside, out of the drizzling rain. We checked in and were seated within about 5 minutes of getting there. They had a high chair for my 16 month old granddaughter, and we got started in on the feast. The ambiance is pretty lively, with dance music pumping thru their speakers. The AYCE lunch is currently $22.99 and is a bargain, even at the slightly higher price. The menu offerings are a trimmed down version of the dinner menu, without some of the more "premium" meats, but all the meats are still of high quality. Since you cook your own shabushabu at the table, you can pick any, or all of the ingredients at the "buffet" line to add, while the server brings the meats to the table. It's a huge variety of veggies, seafood (white shrimp, clams, swai fish pieces, mussels), noodles and other goodies. They limit you to 8 plates of meats at a time, but since it's AYCE, you can continue to order as soon as you finish. The only issue we had was that our server took a long while to check back with us. We had to wait to reorder, and to even get refills of water. I don't know if, or what the time limit is (I think 2 hours?), but it could become an issue on busy days like today if there's a lag in getting served. In any case, the food is good quality, and with the sauces they offer, you can customize the taste just to your liking. We all left with full bellies and I must apologize for the mess left by my granddaughter. read more

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This place is a joke. Been to shabuya in concord, milpitas, and vegas. This is the worst service.

This was my first time here and it was great. The workers are very accommodating and helpful. We were seated at a wobbly table so the server helped us move. 8 meats are allowed per round so that was helpful. The server explained appetizers, drinks and rice would all be served through him and the seafood, noodles and veggies are a help yourself buffet spread. The 90 min time allowance was perfect for my group of 3 and everyone was really happy with their choices. Gratuity is added for groups of 6 or more and I would definitely return! read more

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Great all you can eat hot pot option in Ala Moana shopping center! Depending on the time you go there might be a wait but you can also join the waitlist on yelp depending on party size. My boyfriend and I went for an early dinner on a weeknight and got seated right away! Service was okay, our server seemed like he had a big section so can't be helped. He always made sure we had meats available but sometimes it took a bit to get water... They have a self serve line for veggies, noodles, seafood, and a make your own sauce area. All the meats you order at the table. There are also several appetizers that are also included with the all you can eat that you can order and is made in the kitchen. Overall great option at the mall to eat at if you're hungry enough! read more

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Excellent place for hotpot in Waikiki and very affordable. The prices here is excellent compared to the San Francisco area. Descent selection of meats. Lots of seafood/veggie options. The broth is flavorful. The service was great even always a wait to eat here due to the price for all you can eat hot pot. The only thing is the floors are very slippery to be consider dangerous. Very easy to slip on the floor due to tiles and liquids on the ground. read more

Good spot for all you can eat hot pot. This location is extremely busy. We had a very large group and waited 45 mins in addition to our expected seating time. Servers are great and they were very friendly and fast when bringing meats. They have a bar setup to get your veggies, sauces, and other ingredients for your hot pot. Each person gets their own pot and soup base. I recommend for smaller groups. read more

During the stormy week, me and my partner wanted to get something hearty and hot. Decided Shabuya is a great place for AYCE for lunch! Can you go wrong for $22 pp for lunch AYCE ?! Meat selection is limited but satisfies the crave for meat. Veggie Station is abundant and staff refills quick when it runs low. Seafood station is always stocked, did not see any option empty for my duration of the meal. Sauce Bar is also good compared to other Hotpot places, love their Sesame Sauce, I use bowls worth every time I go. Service is super standard, which is not a bad thing. you can always expect it to be casual, no more and no less haha, can't expect much when they're turning the tables like crazy, speed is efficiency for them. Also had 1 of each of their apps which is good, but they premake it so it comes out quicker, but also lowers quality of dish, can't have both at an AYCE. Can't really complain about anything really. Be aware, they usually had a have list 90% of the day, so join waitlist early on yelp and check in when you're near top 5. Great selections (for lunch) Speedy service Good flavors Spacious Interior read more

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I highly recommend getting on the waitlist early. The good thing about this location is that there's plenty to do in the mall if you have a bit of a wait! With hot pot, you pick your base broth and then the servers bring your meat selections to the table. For vegetables and seafood and other add-ins, you pick them out yourself buffet-style. This was my first hot pot experience, and I'd be willing to come back and do it again! read more

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Shabuya absolutely blew us away. It's hands-down the best hot pot experience we've ever had. Every single ingredient--from the vegetables to the noodles to the dipping sauces--was incredibly fresh, but the real standout was the meat quality. The cuts were beautifully marbled, tender, and full of flavor, making every bite rich and satisfying. We also loved the setup of the booth. It felt comfortable, spacious, and perfect for settling in and enjoying a long, delicious meal. The broth options were fantastic, and everything cooked up beautifully. You can tell they take real pride in the ingredients they serve. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we can come back. Service was very good. Our waitress was very attentive. There is a time limit. read more

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Six of us came for an early dinner to celebrate our sweetie's performance. First time for 4 of us. We are creatures of habit. I ordered the spicy miso but it was pretty mild. The table I sat on had 4 females but even though it's all you can eat the hostess kept saying no reorders of meat which was a waste to me for $30+ per person. Sweetie only took two dried ramen and nothing else. It didn't have pink kamaboko or anything that appealed to her. The sauces were okay. It's not like the other hot pot places we frequent where items are on individual plates and sealed with plastic wrap. This one was more like a salad bar. At our favorite place the soft beverage is included and at another 2 places they have comp dessert like soft serve or shave ice, not here. First they put 6 of us in a small booth but fortunately our table server caught that right away and moved us to 2 tables so we could each have our own broth instead of sharing. read more

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Tonight was disappointing. To start, the server rushed our order for broth and meat, and said that we'd get waters shortly and another would come to take drink orders, which never happened. One of the burners wasn't working at our table, but to their credit they provided a portable burner shortly after I told them. We received our rounds of meat in decent time, but towards the end we had to wait quite a while with empty trays for the server to take another meat order. This was also my mother's birthday, which I let the server know in the beginning. Later, he did bring it up along with the bill to discreetly ask for her name, but to my surprise, after paying the bill and finishing up, no birthday cheer. To rub salt in the wound, they cheered for another table's birthday while our table was getting cleared out by another worker. Can't even remember their name because the nametags have some hashtag and phrase. Good job guys, ruined my parent's birthday dinner. Thanks! read more

Shabuya - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

While I was on vacation, I came here for dinner with some friends. Our server, Soju Bomb, brought us our soups and the first round of meats quickly, which allowed us to start eating pretty fast. I really liked the variety of items you could choose from the self-serve bar. The rest of our meal went well, thanks to our server checking in on us and taking our new orders of meat often. Highly recommend and would come back again! read more

Shabuya - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Shabuya is such a great AYCE hot pot spot for a reasonable price! Just keep in mind that the price varies depending on whether you go for lunch or dinner and on weekends. When you're first seated, you get to choose your broth, order any appetizers, and Mae your first selections of meat. My go-to is the original broth and wagyu. After that, you can visit the self-serve areas which include seafood, noodles, veggies, kimchee, a sauce bar, and more. This is always one of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm home in Hawaii. This time around we had such a great server. She cleared our finished plates quickly so the table never felt too crowded, and my water was always refilled. Everything in the self-serve area was clean, organized, and well stocked while we were there. It made the whole experience really enjoyable. Highly recommend if you love AYCE and hot pot! read more

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I've been here several times. Service is always quick. Wait time is fair. You sign in on a tablet outside. Wide selection of veggies, seafood, meat, noodles, etc for your soup. Paid about $60+ for 2 people. You'll walk out smelling like the restaurant, so make sure you're going straight home after. read more

My mom and I came here for a late mother's day lunch. We arrived at around 10am and I signed up on their waitlist. It said I was the 2nd party in line and it would text me when they're ready for me. They open at 10:30am and still no text so as we were approaching the door, there was at least 5 parties that had already walked in so I was so confused. I walked inside and while the guy was checking me in, I asked about the waitlist thing and how come I was never notified and he was like "oh don't worry about it, you're in" and I'm wondering if the waitlist thing doesn't apply when they first open?! This is the main reason for the 4 stars. Everything is AYCE (all you can eat). Lunch price is $22.99 and dinner I think is $32.99. I asked for a booth and they at least gave me that lol, so we got seated and our server came by to take our orders for appetizers and meats. We ordered a gyoza and an order of pork belly because I only really like pork belly for hot pot. Then we got up to get our seafood and veggies and sauces. I like to get shrimp, fish fillet, fishcake, napa cabbage, raddish, corn, mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms/fungus, and whatever random things they have that day. I was hoping they would have enoki mushrooms but not that day :( I decided not to get any noodles since that usually fills me up faster. I can never remember which sauces to mix together.... I just grabbed some grated garlic with chili oil and another one with grated radish with ponzu? The garlic chili oil was SPICY but tasted so good with the pork belly! I used the ponzu for the veggies. Ended up getting 3 orders of pork belly... and they never brought the gyoza I ordered... ah oh well. Food is always so good here. I can't wait to go back! :) read more

Shabuya - Lunch special $22.99 - Hot Pot Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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