Very good!!! There are rules to listen to if you've never been here, but nothing outrageous. Recommended by my daughter and will come again when I'm in town. read more

Tabu Shabu - Costa Mesa - Tried to take a picture when we first got our food, but we were hungry. Yipes definitely filling - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love it so much and I'm so happy to be able to eat here. Our dad takes us here and we are in love with tabu! Wonderful food wonderful service! read more

It's been 2 1/2 years since we had this place due to moving out of state. It is still just as amazing as it was 2 1/2 years ago. Ursula was amazing. So glad we're back home and will forever be coming back! read more

I am a huge shabu shabu lover and it's my go-to meal! This also unfortunately means that I have high standards. I've been to this location several times as I live close and I will say the meat quality is great and I love the veggies as well. However, the broth to me is subpar and service has declined over time in my experience. I have to raise my hand almost every time I needed something. I also asked for extra veggies the last time I came and was surprised to receive a extra charge for it, even though additional veggies and rice have never been extra in the past. Overall a great shabu place but I will admit there are better options in the area. Tips are to Yelp check in for a free mochi plate and come on Tuesdays for BOGO sake or beer! read more

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Came here for dinner tonight and it did not dissapoint. Unlike other restaurants there aren't any tables and instead it's set up like a bar area. You pick the broth, type of rice, noodles, & a plate of vegetables or you can also pick your own. I opted for the spicy miso mixed with tonkotsu pork soup which was recommended to us by our server. I paired it with the white rice, upon, and their veggie plate which includes carrots, Spinach, cabbage, broccoli. For my choice if meat, I ended up going with the grass fed ribeye since it was less fat and leaner. The soup base was delicious and it didn't cause me to bloat which is a good sign and indicate that it wasn't too salty! They gave us two sauces and also offered to season our meat with green scallions and garlic over it. I liked ponzu sauce better than the other sauce because it was a bit peanut buttery for me. You also don't control your own heat and they'll do it for you. In the end they also offer to pour all the soup into a bowl for you. I learned later on that they give you the option to turn ur leftovers into porridge which is pretty cool. Overall the food was delicious and the service was really good. read more

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Great service and great food! The food came out and really quick and the menu was explained very throughly!!

We had a great experience at Tabu. I've been searching for a place that serves good sukiyaki and I found it here at Tabu. The broth is sweet and rich. The vegetables are fresh. The server also gave us their house made sauce which made the meal 5x better! Their customer service is some of the best that I experienced. They were attentive without hounding us over and over about how we were doing. They also gave us 20% off our mains since it was happy hour so we saved several dollars on top of everything else. It was my first time and it wont be my last! read more

Love this place and the staff is always on point. Food is epic and highly recommended getting the remaining broth turned into porridge. read more

Never a bad meal. Period. Michelle is best in customer service. It's a little tight with the elbows though they can stand to take away a spot or two to make it more enjoyable . read more

Tabu Shabu - Costa Mesa - About to get started! Hanging out with my friends! - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

delicious! Came here for the first time and the hot pot was a unique experience. Got recommended a mix of the spicy miso and tonkotsu broth. Best ramen ever! read more

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Not bad for shabu shabu, although don't think it's the best in the area. They give a lot of veggies which I like and it's nice to have rice and noodles. But the meat portion is pretty small. read more

This place is so unprofessional, I was on the waitlist waiting outside, and I get a notification that I was off the waitlist they gave out seats away and when i confronted the staff they said sorry we can't help you , this is a dogshit establishment, so unprofessional, and this is the second time this has happened read more

In town visiting and the family was craving Shabu Shabu. This counter style Shabu reminded me of our Shabu experience in Tokyo. Plentiful vegetables are accompanied by your meat selections in addition to four different broths. Great attentive staff. Not AYCE that's ok. We're big fans. We'll be back if in the area. read more

First time at this location, Great service , quality of food was on point, and tonkatsu broth was tasty. Friendly servers that are attentive . Food came out fast. Quality of meat was on point too. Definitely will be coming back to this location. read more

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VEGAN OPTIONS!!! Typically above and beyond staff, great flavors and best truffle edamame ever! read more

Stopped by for a late dinner after seeing that they were open late! I'm a huge fan of shabu shabu and had high expectations after reading all the raving reviews. Ordered the sukiyaki broth with angus beef torro belly and all the veggie fixins! Everything was great besides what I would say is most crucial part of shabu shabu, the broth. It was soooo salty, almost to the point of it no longer being enjoyable. Drank a lot of water and ate a lot of rice to combat it. I would've asked for more broth, but I didn't notice them offer this to any parties or bring out a kettle. Other than that, they were generous with the veggies, the cuts of meat were good, and the service was attentive. It's a small place and is structured in a U-shaped bar. Was kind of hard to have conversations with other people in our party. Tip: Check in for a mixed mochi dessert! read more

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Amazing service and vibe, the ambience and music choice is 10 out of 10 highly recommend!! Servers are amazing here

Always come here when i visit my friend here in Newport, CA. One of my favorite hot pot spots. Nothing compairs.

Wanted to mainly write this review to shout out the amazing staff that worked today (5/26 Memorial Day). My boyfriend and I both had such a great lunch - yes it was DELICIOUS food, but the service is really what made it exceptional. Every person working today was so attentive and quick, we didn't have to wait around for anything. They were also very kind and friendly. 100% worth the money! We will be back soon! read more

Absolutely amazing food and service! Mustafa and Wells took amazing care of us. The overall vibe of the restaurant is great too - highly recommend this place! read more

So delicious and a great time! The ambiance was warm and welcoming. Michelle was super personable and attentive! 10/10 would recommend to anyone read more

My kids love it! Lunch is way less busy than dinner. Good prime rib option. We come here about once a month. read more

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SO GOOD!!! The food was fresh! The servers are extra attentive and helpful for my first time!! Definitely coming again :) read more

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It was so delicious . I love the spicy with the mango cart beer! It's a 4.5 I. My book. Will come again read more

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the food here is good, the ambiance is good, the service is good, i like the bar seating. it's very nice read more

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Was craving shabu after working out nearby and tabu definitely didn't disappoint! I got the sukiyaki broth but they have different broth options. I judge a shabu restaurant by its sauces tbh and both the ponzu and goma sauces were really good! The vegetables and the meat and literally everything tasted so fresh. read more

This was my first time at Tabu Shabu, and I enjoyed every bit of it! The staff were incredibly helpful and offered great recommendations. I'll definitely be back. A special shoutout to Cruz, he was an absolute sweetheart, consistently checking in on our party and making us feel so welcomed. Thank you Cruz! read more

Excellent ambiance, attentive service, with personal hot plates for each broth dip. The miso soup base was delicious with the sides of green onion, minced radish, and garlic. read more

Tabu Shabu - Costa Mesa - Miso broth with veggies, angus belly strips, and a pasteurized egg. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Pretty solid option for Shabu on this side of OC! The service was super helpful! They answered all our questions and were very attentive. I got the the pork broth and asked for the flavor bomb. I would recommend asking for 2. 1 for the broth and 1 to actually dip the meats in. You sit in a row rather than facing each other so keep this in mind in case you are coming with a larger party. Parking is in a large lot so it was easy to find. the wait is short even for a Saturday evening. read more

As a huge fan of hot pot and shabu, I find myself always coming back to Tabu Shabu when I want quality shabu. The food quality is amazing from its meat selection to veggies, and the portions are generous. I eat a lot, so I always get the large beef belly with mostly all veggies and the udon, and it's definitely more than enough. The dipping sauces are amazing too and you can even add the spicy drops to them if you're feeling it! This specific Tabu Shabu is also the best because of the staff, and specifically the manager, Michelle. She is one of the sweetest individuals you'll meet and she is so attentive and helpful. She makes the environment so welcoming and is a big reason why I often like to spend my time here vs other shabu places. If you're looking for something warm and cozy while being in a good environment, this is the place to go to! read more

This restaurant is very good has very good. Food employees are super good and very efficient. I will definitely recommend to come here! Been here 2x this week because it is just so good. Can't get enough of it! read more

Best hot pot in Orange County - drink specials are great and they have high quality meat and amazing service

This has been my favorite Shabu place for yearsss and I will not be going anywhere else the food and quality is amazing and I leave satisfied every single time. The staff is friendly and the vibes are always good. 10/10! read more

Tabu Shabu - Costa Mesa - Spicy miso & chicken veggie dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The moment you walk in, you immediately feel cozy. There's a gentle warmth that inviting and not cloistering. As soon as we sat down, "On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair...". Hotel California comes on and I knew we were in for an amazing time. The cut of meat for my wagyu short rib and ribeye were tender, and appropriately fatty. The vegetables were healthy portions. Ramen noodles a bit Maruchan-esque so of course I was sold. The staff were incredible and as a first timer they made is simple and straightforward. Get extra peanut sauce if you can. read more

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Great experience!! Such yummy food and family friendly place . Had a date night with my 9 yr old daughter and everything was perfect . My very lucky eating daughter finds this place to be her favorite local spot and me too :) read more

I came in here on a Sunday afternoon right before they closed until dinner service. The waitress was really kind and took me in. I got the two types of meat: chuck eye and ribeye. The side of veggies and the noodles were plenty and the kale noodles were delicious. You can substitute your veggies which I think it's nice but I liked everything it came with. I got a spicy miso broth and it was okay, not much flavor, but paired well with my meat and vegetables. I added some miso paste to it when I got home. I had extra veggies and noodles as well in which the waitress helped me pack to go. The restaurant was very spacious and clean inside and I like the way the seats are set up. The meal definitely cured my hot pot cravings. I'd definitely love to return and try the other meats and broths. Service was really great and it's such a nice place to dine alone or with a group. read more

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So glad we found this spot. I work close by and came here for an early dinner on a Monday evening and I'm so happy we beat the dinner rush. Yelp waitlist is for sure the way to go. Seating is just one continuous bar area, roughly 20-25 seats with individual shabu pots. For starters we got their garlic edamame, my favorite. Then just follow the steps on the menu. Order your broth (pork tonkotsu), order your grains (rice), order your veggie plate & choose between udon, shiratake, or kale ramen noodles. Free refills on the broth & grains! For protein, we tried their regular (1/4 lb) Reserve Angus Rib Eye. The sauces were good. Service was excellent! Will most likely come back. read more

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Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This place is legit! Visiting our kids in SoCal and they take us here. What a pleasant surprise. Japanese Hot Pot cooking with top notch meats, noodles, vegetables, sides of rice and exquisite dipping sauces. Washed down with cold Sake and Sapporo beer. Too many combinations to describe so look at the menu and build your own meal. And what you can't finish they place in take out containers for a late night snack or lunch the next day. read more

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Favorite place on earth! Best food , best vibe. Clemmie is obsessed too she loves the wine and ribeye

Love the healthy options here and it's a fun place to eat! I usually order the salmon, load my plate with vegetables and always get the CARB FREE noodles (because every woman wants to eat noodles who are guilt free!!). It's a great place to eat solo or brings friends but side note, everyone sits around a bar where they can serve you better with the plates that come out as they fire up your stove top. That said, not the best place for kids or if you want to have a conversation sitting across someone HOWEVER, it's a fun way to dine, I've gone with more than a couple people before and we try to get on a rounded area so we can see each other better and it's been fine. Chicken, steak, salmon, tofu.. every option is delicious. I recommend the broth bomb (it's free) and you can put it on the side too so you can add as you wish. Their ponzu is AMAZING. I usually just pour that over my spinach and eat it as an app while my other vegetables are cooking. read more