Shabuya — Review by RainaisCrazy
Alhambra, United States — Japanese Hot Pot
Shabuya is a newly opened all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant featuring an impressive self-serve buffet bar with quality meats, fresh vegetables, and diverse broth options. The reviewer loved the flavorful broths, exceptional wasabi mayo dipping sauce, and crispy appetizers, praising both the food quality and attentive service.
What was great: High quality meat for all-you-can-eat, delicious wasabi mayo dipping sauce, flavorful broth combinations (tonkatsu and spicy hogao mix), crispy fried gyoza, tempura fish cakes, attentive service, variety of toppings at self-serve buffet bar
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The reviewer started with fried gyoza appetizers that were described as super crispy with delicious filling. The main event was the all-you-can-eat hot pot experience with an impressive selection of meats including beef belly, pork, chicken, and lamb. The meat quality stood out as notably good for an all-you-can-eat establishment. The broth was customizable, with the reviewer choosing tonkatsu combined with hogao spicy hot pot base, creating a flavorful umami and spicy combination. The self-serve buffet offered abundant toppings including fresh vegetables, seafood, various fish balls, and multiple mushroom varieties. Standout items included tempura fish cakes and the wasabi mayo dipping sauce, which the reviewer described as absolutely delicious and addictive, pairing exceptionally well with dumplings, pork, and vegetables.
The Experience
The service at Shabuya was notably attentive and responsive. Staff members actively monitored diners and would promptly ask if more meat was needed, ensuring a seamless all-you-can-eat experience. The atmosphere reflected a newly opened establishment with an organized self-serve buffet system that allowed diners to customize their meal experience.
Value and Pricing
Lunch is priced at $26.99 per person while dinner costs $39.99 per person. Given the quality of the meat, variety of broths, extensive buffet selection, and attentive service, the pricing represents solid value for an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience.
Notable Moments
That wasabi mayo sauce was super addicting.
The meat quality for an all-you-can-eat spot was actually really good.
So whenever you run out of meat they'll come by and ask you if you need more meat.
The Verdict
Shabuya is an excellent choice for anyone craving high-quality all-you-can-eat hot pot. The combination of superior meat quality, customizable broths, exceptional dipping sauces, and attentive service makes this newly opened restaurant a standout option in Alhambra. It's particularly ideal for hot pot enthusiasts who appreciate fresh ingredients and interactive dining experiences.