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    U Shabu

    4.1 (289 reviews)
    ModerateHot Pot, Korean, Barbeque

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    Seafood bar December 2025
    Courtney L.

    My husband and I had dined here for the first time in December 2025. My impression at the time was that it was a decent place for a meal of both KBBQ and hot pot, at an unbeatable price ($19.99 for lunch and $25.99 for dinner). I had liked that we could get both KBBQ and hot pot without needing to pay any extra fees. The spicy mala broth was pretty good. They had a decent selection at their self-serve veggie and seafood bar (including crabs, baby octopus, clams, mussels). For dinner, they had a lot of meat options (variety of pork, beef and lamb), although the meats came out overly defrosted and would clump together in 1 mushy piece on the plates. The sauce bar, however, was definitely the worst I've ever experienced at a hot pot restaurant in Vegas. They had just the most basic of basics (e.g. soy sauce, ponzu, sesame oil, fish sauce, hoisin, green onions, garlic, jalapenos, etc.) plus some odd ones like Tapatio and a gochujang-based sauce. Overall, both the KBBQ and hot pot were subpar but I thought U Shabu's advantage was getting both for a price better than anywhere else in Vegas. We decided to go back this past weekend and wow, our experience was so much worse that we decided we wouldn't be returning again. First, only large tables are equipped with 2 grills for KBBQ and hot pot. Since those were taken (there were only 4 tables available to be used despite the back of the restaurant having more large tables), we had to choose between KBBQ and hot pot. Second, the self-serve veggie and sauce bars were in serious need of being restocked but no one ever did during our whole meal... see pictures attached... even the most basic ingredient (napa cabbage) was out. Third, service was incredibly slow and inattentive. It seems to be a combination of being understaffed and having poorly trained wait staff. Only a quarter of the restaurant was full and there only seemed to be 1 waiter, who also doubled as the host and who for the most part was difficult to find. Having to wait to find him and flag him down for water/more meat/our bill was painfully slow every time. Fourth, they increased prices as of January 2026 (lunch $23.99 and $28.99) without any proof of quality to justify this, making you better off getting higher quality kbbq or hot pot for a similar price anywhere else. Fifth, the place seemed so unsanitary. Tables were never bussed while we were there. We had plates stack up at our table and rarely would someone notice and get them, only to place them on a neighboring empty and dirty table. And finally, sixth, the only music they ever seem to play here is someone's predominantly Drake/The Weeknd, explicit, expletive-laden playlist. In summary, if you go here, expect subpar kbbq and/or hot pot (depending on if you're lucky to get seated at the 2-grill table). Expect some ingredients to be out of stock. Expect slow service and loud explicit music. Unfortunately, will not be back. I don't foresee U Shabu lasting too long. (I also happened to get food poisoning the next morning, unsure if this was the exact cause.)

    Rocco R.

    OMG... I don't know what happened here. This used to be my favorite spot during the cold season for hot pot. The last time I came was back in January, and even though I live on the other side of town, I was excited to bring my family this past weekend (party of 7). Right away things were off. Our food came out first but the broth took forever. I could tell they were understaffed but on a Saturday? They also discontinued the hot station. Apparently it's still "available" but you have to order through them now. They removed items from the menu and added more sushi and a bunch of fried food instead. Now the food... * The meat was okay, but it seemed like it had been sitting out. It was stuck to the plate and we had to scrape it off. * The seaweed was so slimy and foul-tasting. I've never had seaweed taste like that in my life. Just thinking about it makes me want to vomit--and this was four days ago. * The fried food (broccoli tempura, shrimp tempura) was undercooked, mushy, and honestly gross. You can tell they rushed it. * My miso broth tasted fishy, which has NEVER happened before. If this is under new management, y'all seriously need to do better. This was disappointing and borderline disgusting. The only thing good I can say the bathroom was clean. :/ Man..I had family coming down for the holidays and was telling my husband I couldn't wait to bring them here because they would love it like I've done with friends before. Yeah... definitely changing those plans now.

    Michael M.

    Not too Shabu. See what I did there lol. Located in the plaza that houses Pierre 88 and several other restaurants, there is plenty of parking here. It was noon when we arrived and surprisingly very quiet. Greeted as we walked in and we're told to choose a table. Hungry Monster of course choose the one closest to the food bar. It's clean here, I mean, eat of the floor type of clean. You know we love clean. In fact there is sanitizer at every table. Our server was very attentive to us. She knew exactly what each meat was even after Monster accidently spread them on the table for photos. LOL, all good. Today was Holiday special do lunch and dinner was included in our AYCE price. The menu is really simple. Choose your broth, 2 if you want. What ordered Tonkotsu/House broth All beef meat Lamb Shrimp Bacon wrap Gyoza Shrimp tempura Conclusion Hungry Monster is happy. We have no complaints. Rating of 4 stars is for now. We want to see the whole experience with a full bar. But for what we experienced for a quick lunch and my last review for the year, it was really worth it. We will be back next year. Thank you Sarah for your dope customer service. Happy New Year UShabu!!

    Kbbq grill and hot pot
    Catherine K.

    They charged us a 26% tip with no fore warning‼ The server was not great -- the building is big and they had one server and one bus boy. Could never find him but he was nice when we found him. They were nice for letting us switch tables though. There is a buffet style place for you to order non-meat items for the hot pot. Lots of seafood and vegetable options. Good pre-cooked food options too! There was bulgogi with carmelized onion to order, gyoza was yummy and crispy! The best meat was the beef belly--we cooked it on the kbbq grill with sukiyaki broth. Additionally we cooked the shrimps with heads on the side of the kbbq grill and it was yummy. Got the vegetarian broth on one half of the hot pot where we cooked veggies to keep the soup clear.

    Ernie B.

    $25 for dinner or $20 for lunch is a crazy deal for AYCE Shabu. They also have a grilling option for Korean BBQ but we didn't try that part. So this place has all your typical accompaniments when it comes to AYCE Shabu plenty of choices for seafood, vegetables, and the must have sauce bar. They also have choices of sush rolls and various hot items that are ordered from the server, although I didn't order any of those. Service was fine and pleasant, plus the place was clean. Definitely will be back for that deal again.

    Other than hot pot or grill, they also got to-go bento boxes.
    Helen V.

    Under new owner and new menu where you can grill and/or hot pot. There's also small sushi options included for $25.99 for dinner. Service is not bad for one server running around. He's very sweet and calls everyone aunty and uncle lol.

    Hot pot
    Monica S.

    It's a hot pot and also Korean BBQ YOU CAN DO BOTH! Buffet style you can pick out your own veggies for the hot pot and all the sides you want self serve

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    Kacee B.

    It's been a month since the new mgmt took over and they had a promotion that was $15.99 for lunch till 3/19. After that, it will be $19.99 every day for lunch. The hot items are not available at lunch time, only at dinner time. The place is huge, has plenty of tables and the buffet has good options, ranging from different types of noodles, greens, salad, and seafood. The lunch option gives you about 6 diff cuts of protein (pork shoulder, pork belly, beef round, beef chuck, briskets and belly). The seafood items like octopus, shrimp, clams, mussels, fish balls, square fish pieces, dried fish pieces, etc, are all at the buffet, no need to order thru the waitstaff. They have quite a few diff types of noodles: rice (small and fat ones), rice cakes, udon, yellow noodles. The salad items has some westerns types (potato, macs), seaweed, edamame etc. The sushi bar has about 4 diff rolls (I didn't try any). The greens had zuchini, cabbage, bokchoy, cilantro etc. The sauce bar has various sauces, chopped garlic and scallions, etc. There were 2 types of mushrooms, raw eggs, peppers of diff kinds etc. The dessert section is limited and lacking to only jellos, orange slices, and cut up apples. After you are seated and have selected your choices of broth, you can roam free to select you buffet items. I like that it has a lot off items for you but everything seemed quite sparse. Maybe don't want to waste food by putting too much out since the turnover seems low. There were only about 4 other parties when we were there at lunch time (between 12noon to 2-ish). 3 things I noticed though that could work against them: 1) The hotpots are very shallow and small, making it challenging to put much in there. 2) the bathroom smells bad, not because it isn't clean but more from the sewer. 3) lots of selections but they are all quite sparse in the buffet areas, making it unappealing BUT I get why they can't put too much out for fear of not being able to "sell out" fast enough and may end up tossing everything out. Give them a try so they can sustain the business!

    Maria M.

    Our party of 6 came in on a Friday night for a birthday dinner around 6:30p. Despite not making a reservation, we were seated right away. The place was not overcrowded. We've been here multiple times on Friday nights. The excellent food quality and service have remained consistent. :)

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    Really glad I ate here during my trip to Vegas. Friendly staff and great food. Clean place.

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    We enjoyed ourselves at U shabu. The food options were amazing. The service was great, super friendly. Would definitely come back again!

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    Ask the Community - U Shabu

    Do they have alcohol yet?

    waiting for the liquor license, will be here soon!

    How long is usually the wait to get a table on weekends?

    Saturday was no wait! I was surprised

    Is there still some type of per person or table limit when you order meat items or has this changed? Will not return if this still exsists.

    I think it has changed. I went last week and no one said anything about limits.

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    This Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives feature absolutely lives up to the national hype. It serves…read moreclassic backyard style BBQ with massive portions, high quality meats, and an atmosphere that makes it a true standout. 3 Meat Combo with Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Pork Ribs (5/5): The brisket is the star of the show, coming out incredibly tender, generously portioned, and perfectly marbled without being overly fatty. The pork ribs are wonderfully juicy and packed with deep flavor, pairing nicely with the complimentary sweet BBQ sauce even though they do not strictly need it. Unlike most places where the pulled pork dries out, this one stays remarkably moist and savory throughout. Chili (4/5): A very unique side that is much thinner and more watery than a traditional chili, holding a texture closer to a thin spaghetti sauce. Despite the looser consistency, it is absolutely packed with a variety of delicious smoked meats in every single bite. Mac and Cheese (5/5): An exceptional side dish and a clear favorite of the meal. It's incredibly rich, creamy, and distinctively flavored with sharp cheddar, which gives it a much bolder and more satisfying punch than standard restaurant mac and cheese. Corn Bread (5/5): This side functions almost like a dessert, boasting an incredibly sweet, vanilla cake like taste. The high level of sweetness provides a nice contrast to the intense salt, smoke, and savory flavors of the massive meat plate. Logistics Tip: Parking is limited but manageable between the two adjacent lots, and there is a clean restroom on site. To help beat the intense heat, they generously provide complimentary bottles of ice cold water. Keep in mind that they hosted live music on the late Saturday morning that we went. While it adds a fun, energetic backyard vibe, it can get incredibly loud and makes chatting with friends difficult, so you may want to bring ear protection or plan your arrival time accordingly.

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