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Shabu Shabu House in Los Angeles is a three star Japanese restaurant. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Little Tokyo neighborhood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
1.0 of 5 stars.
Again with the freaken shabu shabu! I don't like it! But I'm forced to have it every once in awhile. For some odd reason, everyone loves this place. There's always a loooong wait. Why? Because it's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean and high quality shabu place. I like the hot pot style a bit more as it's festive and there is a lot more variety, but this place is great for quality. Plus their special sauce is really good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
notoriously known as "that shabu place with the old man where you have to wait forever". but they do have good shabu meat with interesting sauce. the old man will walk around and mix up the sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to quite a lot of shabu shabu restaurants but none of them could ever truly measure up to the ponzu sauce of this place. The ponzu sauce is just so terribly delicious, they sell it to the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this has to be the BEST shabu restaurant I have tried. The meat is high quality and peanut and soy ponzu sauce is made very well.I have looked all over for a replacement but I have yet to find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best shabu shabu... ever.There was one week where I just craved this place so much that I went 5 days out of 7... really. It was pretty sad.But... that's how good this place is. So very simple,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "old man", as my bf and I like to call him, is nice. But he's a stickler on the "name calling policy" which is that once your name is called, if you don't respond, you're off the list! Gasp! So...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Shabu Shabu experience and I hope it will not be my last. Very tasty. We had to wait a little under an hour to be seated. But when we were seated our host guided me through the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best shabu shabu at the best price in LA!Melt-in your mouth, thinly sliced and perfectly marbled pieces of meat? Check.A lovely assortment of veggies and tofu? Check. (I like to put these in first...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on food and service they would have 5 stars is just that wait is killer! Usually if we know we want to eat Shabu Shabu we try to get here are 11 so we can be the first people on the list and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! simple, fresh meat and vegetables- nothing fancy. i like to come here with my friends, and then go eat at Urth cafe, Yogurtland, or Mikawaya for dessert. i love the fact that you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first experience in eating Shabu Shabu. And I was very content with my experience. Place is great! Love the simplicity of the food and the restaurant itself. Fresh veggies, and thinly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 4 of my girlfriends for dinner on a Sunday night. We had our little room, I like the privacy. We all got the all-you-can-eat beef and ate about 16 plates of meat, that's how good it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST shabu shabu place I've been to in LA. Be prepared to wait a long time after you put your names down. Even on a late Sunday evening for 2 people, we had to wait for a little over an hour until...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place has melt in your mouth meat. mmmm. i have been craving it for a week at least and even had udon at zip trying to feed my asian soup craving. you can read my review on that to see how...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I don't give any place that does shabu shabu with just boiling water anything more than 2 stars. After all I can just buy the thinly sliced beef from Mitsuwa and shabu shabu it around in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food and I've never been to a restaurant with just 1 item on the menu in 2 different sizes. Very sweet manager and not long of a wait!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my absolute fav, meat, sesame sauce, ice coffee..........nobody beats the price, nobody beats the sauce! Yum-O everyday patronage.....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, this place is really nice. The meal was bursting with flavor at a price that is less than I'd pay elsewhere for the same thing. I felt like I got a lot of food for my money.Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is 3 1/2 stars - average to good, nothing specialIts Ponzu sauce is overrated.How can it be special when it is just sliced beef, albeit, decent one, and the veggies that are just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A stellar deal (dinner in LA for two at just a hair above $30? Nice!). This place has NOTHING by way of ambiance. It feels like everyone is staring everyone else down... and I think they played...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, here it goes. After many many years of loyalty to this place. I have seen the quality of their service gone from decent to really bad. First, there is a wait of no less than 45 minutes to 1 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, prefer hot pot (steamboat) much more.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE shabu MASTAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the individual pots, and the efficiency of the service. The wait can be a bit of a bother, but one can browse Japanese Village or sunbathe on a bench until their name is called. Note: they are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow I never had shabu shabu before until my friend Shane took me to this very tasty little eatery tucked in little Tokyo. I thought the dinner was so tasty. In this restaurant you get to prepare your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5-stars because I didn't have to wait. I went EARLY on a Thursday, about 6:00 PM before catching a play and we stood for maybe 3 minutes. I thought maybe we'd have to get ice cream before dinner but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Call me sentimental, but this places reminds me of the reciprocated love of brothers: my brother introduced me to this place a couple years ago and it serves as our sanctuary of brotherhood, where we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends dragged me here from UCLA 2 hours before my Latin American history lecture on a Tuesday afternoon. On the way there, my friend described "Shabu Shabu House etiquette:"(1.) No walking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the fresh meat and their yummy peanut dipping sauce1 stars for the looooooooong wait!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To me, it doesn't seem to be a big WOW. There's always a long line for it, but they do tell you the approximate wait time before you put your name on the waitlist. The portions were alright, I think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had shabu shabu before, but if I could imagine what an authentic shabu shabu house is like, this is what I'd picture.The shabu shabu is delicious, although I did not know exactly what to do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
long waits, packed, no A.Cbut it is good.i took my grandma and my mom. they loved it.grandma loved their rice. she is not a big fan of meat.i ordered extra lean.no fat, very juicy..GOOD!
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited an hour. For two people. AN HOUR. We didn't even get seated until after they had been closed - for 20 minutes. I was so hungry and so angry I was ready to leave, even after the investment of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend, Bryan, introduced me to this place and I didn't have any idea what it was or what we were eating. He kept saying "It's SO good." Free food? Okay, why not?I LOVED it. The service was great,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best shabu shabu in L.A. Love their peanut sauce. Make sure you get there before they open and put your name down to avoid the wait as it gets crowded fast!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a ton of Shabu Shabu restaurants in my lifetime. Nothing compares to this place. The quality of the meat and the ponzu sauce leaves no equal. The wait can be long but worthwhile.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
12.30 pm: Arrive and enter the shabu house, list down my name, # of party, and the plate size and preference. you can order medium (10 slices) or large (15 slices). You can also mention how you like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to have a friend (thanks Akino) introduce me to this place...Anyways, as others have stated before, expect to wait 30 minutes at the VERY LEAST to get seated and wolf down some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is definitely my favorite place to eat lunch when i'm in l.a. i love the fact that when you put your name on the waiting list you write what you want to eat and right when you get seated the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to wait AT LEAST 30 minutes any time of day. I stopped by today but unfortunately could not do the 1.5 hr wait. However, if you're not bending over in hunger, WAIT! - it'll be worth it. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The economy must be bad, actually yes it is. I came here last night (Thursday, 6pm), expecting a massive line. To my surprise, it was a 15 minute wait. Oh wait, Lakers maybe? I use to come here a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's an important tip... They have a sign-up sheet outside about half an hour or so before they open. We did not know this and even though we were there ridiculously early in the morning to browse...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place in Little Tokypo if you want to cook your own food ... kind of sucks or I care little for shabu shabu. The atmosphere is cramped, small and un fun. It's hell of a lot of fun to try once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place, bur hate the wait. So I usually try to come here half hour before it opens to put down my name. Works every time.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars, not 5 cuz of the wait. i always wait here.. and it's annoying. by the time the old guy calls us, i can't taste anything cuz i lost my taste buds drinking beer at the restaurant across the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Once I started the kick of craving shabu shabu. I had to try this place. The main reason: It was in the heart of Little Tokyo (Yes people it's Little Tokyo - not Japan-Town or J-Town.) As usual I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even know where to start. Everything was mediocre. We were told that the wait is 45 minutes, which is acceptable since the reviews were so good. We actually waited a little over 1.5 hours....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the main problem i had with Shabu Shabu house was the hype. It took a while for me to get up the courage to brave the constant line infront of the restaurant. I like shabu shabu, don't love it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place opens at 11:30am but if you want to get a seat without a 2 hour-ish wait, you have to write your name down by 11:00am or earlier.and there's a reason why.the beef is decent quality, not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After utterly gorging on the Kogi Truck, my friends and I were still intent on having shabu dinner. Or...at least I was. It seemed logical to scrap the All-you-can-eat Kushi Shabu plan and venture...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WORTH THE WAIT! I've been going to this joint since I was a little kid and it's still as amazing now as it was years ago. The meat is super tender and what makes the place is the peanut sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason why people get here an hour before they open! Its fantastic! This is the spot to hit up if you want D tenderest beef dipped with the most amazing shabu shabu peanut sauce, just take...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I don't understand the fuss. Thinly slice beef and some veggies, noodles, and tofu that you boil in a pot of water. Bowl of ponzu sauce for dipping, w/ garlic, radish, green onions, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Shabu Shabu restaurants. Worth the 45 minute wait, but I'm still looking for just as good but less wait time.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you talk about shabu shabu house, you talk about 2 things: the wait time, and the food.Wait time: The infamous wait for shabu shabu house. Because of popularity and small size, the store is full...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's enough reviews on this place but I will just emphasize that this is the cheapest shabu-shabu you will find and it's still delicious. Go at like, 5:30pm, there won't be a wait. But at 5:35...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is very good...most people who truly know Shabu will agree (including people who've eaten Shabu Shabu in Japan). In fact, I was first introduced to this place by people who were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream about the day I will return to LA and eat at Shabu Shabu once more. I was dragged here kicking and screaming by my best friend. I'd had Shabu Shabu in New York and was seriously less than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As usual, Little Tokyo restaurant reviews seem to be written by people who have not ever had above average Japanese food. Well, Shabu Shabu House if no exception. The reviews are good. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Shabu Shabu HouseI know I'm not your only admirer, but still - I miss you when we're apart. I dream about your steamy-ness flushing my face as I swish-swish. You're ponzu is better than any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say that hasn't been said already? The best shabu place in town with great prices! I've been to other shabu places that are good, but so damn expensive! Shabu shabu house has the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review since I'm not fond of writing in general, but thought it's time to share my thoughts after so many yelpers have helped me through my restaurant choices! This is by far my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine recommended this place and so I went. Early. I believe dinner started at 5...and me and the person I had gone with were there around 4, and there were people ahead of usI didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place we go when we crave shabu shabu. The quality of the meat is pretty good and they do their best to serve you. Now, the wait is LONG but it is a sign that the restaurant is very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The masochist in me LOVES this place. The wait for a spot here is painfully long but I go back time and time again. Why? I don't even know! Once, we put our names on the list at 4.45pm but still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You basically create your own dipping sauce so you're in control of how much garlic, radish and green onions you want in their base sauce. Also there's the peanut sauce which is not too "shab"by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being Taiwanese, I'm no stranger to vast variety of hot-pot style dishes that are available to typical Taiwanese. Shabu-shabu is actually at the bottom of my list. This is because, come-on,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my world! How rude!!It's been months since I've dined at Shabu Shabu and today I felt like it was stroke of luck to find the wait was 30mins only! So we waited to be seated and 20 minutes into my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been to this place many times, ever since I was a lil tadpole. And enjoyed everytime I was there. the only reason why it's four stars not five because of the long as MOFO lines. everyone knows...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, been many times. Of course there is the infamous wait....But it's so worth it. Quality, quantity, price & quirky old-school ambiance are all outstanding. And the iced coffee is my happy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is freaking fantastic! Beef!!!!!!i got the thin sliced kind a size medium comes with vegtables and rice as much rice as you want!the ponzu sauce with green onions, garlic and chilli pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my FAVORITE shabu shabu place. Nothing else tops this! Validation is only for 1.5 hours, so parking is free!I don't know why their meat is SO TASY, but it's DELICIOUS! There is usually a long...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu House Restaurant is definitely a dining experience. Having gone to explore Shabu Shabu with a group of friends, none of us knew how exactly to eat Shabu Shabu or what we were supposed to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, I don't agree with the other reviews, I've been to many shabu2 resto and this is a completely overrated place. People were waiting before the store was even opened and if you missed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu....let me count the ways I love thee...one one thousand, two one thousand, three! one thousand...this place is cheap and good...great place for a solid lunch....they give you a good amount...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sets the standard of all Shabu Shabu houses in the Los Angeles area. Sign your name up on the waiting list and camp out like everyone else. People don't wait for crappy food so it must be good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in HEAVEN when I come here!!! The meat is sooo sooo good and I have just recently discovered (via someone's suggestion on Yelp) a great way to cook the meat. Drizzle a little of the hot oil (is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always ridiculously busy, you usually have to wait quite a long time for a table but it is quite good. It's not quite as good as Kushi Shabu which is near here, but you can't go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best beef. Tender, flavorful and fresh. Crazy busy small place. Send a scout to secure a spot. Or expect to wait. Most people out in 30 minutes. May need to wait one or two seatings to get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE best Shabu Shabu house ever! My opinion might be a little skewed because this was the place where I first fell in love with Shabu. The first time I came here about two years ago, I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!Came here last Saturday with the bf and though the wait was a lil' crazy we were able to entertain ourselves by running to the Nijiya Market (same plaza) and scoring some Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the deliciousness trumps the long wait, it is part of the experience to wait with all the other eager diners.... i feel like i'm tailgating. watching and smelling the holiness that is the shabu shabu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clean taste and great meat! Draw back is long wait. Usually is about 1 hour plus for the wait. Real small joint but great shabu shabu. They usually want you to eat and leave no time to chat it up.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not the best shabu shabu but the price is very reasonable. Get ready to wait for 1-2 hours. Lunch is very cheap but the wait is ridiculous. I used to go there every other weekend and stopped...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the popularity of Shabu Shabu House, I had to camp outside the restaurant to ensure that my party of five large would make the first lunch seating. When the restaurant opened, we were rushed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here last night. Thought the wait might be less on a Thursday night. Not so much.We arrived around 8:30pm and were seated at 9:15pm. Shabu Shabu House is still very good and if you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best shabu house in all of los angeles county. Probably is one of the oldest shabu places in little tokyo and most well known. Prepare to wait around 2 hours during lunch time. The service is fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
usually i despise waiting for food. I'm not a fan of the "benihana" style dining. I wanna eat when I'm ready to eat! That being said, shabu shabu house is just about the only spot I'll wait up to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk in, put your name down on the waiting list. Wait can be unbearably long. We waited about 1.5 hours before seated and at that point, anything they serve would have impressed us....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo crazy good. It's literally a counter and when you come in, you can tell right away it's all about the food. There isn't a lot of chatter amongst the patrons...everyone is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I just finished writing a review for another Shabu Shabu restaurant, and I kept on comparing that experience to the many many many experiences that I enjoyed here. Now there isn't much more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i was craving shabu shabu [and i'll be honest, i secretly wanted to go to koji's at hollywood and highland. however, in my defense, they have chicken] but my homegirl works across from the japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu House is the very first shabu shabu restaurant in the US. It opened up in the early 90s, and gradually spreaded since. It is located in Little Tokyo in the downtown part of LA, neighboring...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As good as ever and Harry let me buy his ponzu in a bottle. I'm headed into relapse
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who says the global financial crisis affecting businesses..? Not this business.!! Definitely NOT this Shabu Shabu House in the financial district of "Little Tokyo," Downtown Los Angeles. Although your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great quality meats. The wait is way too long, normally around 1 1/2 hr to 2 hrs. Not really worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The beef was kind of rough to me but the ponzu sauce was good. Would I come here again? Probably not. The workers are quick and nice. The owner is very friendly. I don't if it was because I was sick...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy and inexpensive, but the wait is too long. if you're down, i guess i am too, for the yum.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Making your own food is really fun. The price is reasonable, the portions plentiful, and the atmosphere is chill. Definitely an experience and great for showing off your cuisine pallet. Good stuff!
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun because you make your own broth from scratch. Other shabu shabu joints I frequent provide the broth pre-spiced. Start off with a cauldron of boiling water and you just start adding...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting place. The wait wasn't so bad because we put our names in then wandered around Nijiya and bought takoyaki. Got the large plate, I have no idea how people can survive on the medium alone....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Friday night, had to work late but friends were here already waiting. Timing is perfect, didn't wait more than 30 minutes. I'm hungry now. When we sat down, the carnage is about to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im sorry yall im sorry.. i've never had shabu shabu before until friday when i came here with the homiesfyi the wait here is crazy almost daikokuya status but not quite at that level yetif dude tells...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great meat...delicious...i was here last friday...i had just eaten at the yard house a few hours pryor..i was ordered the large order (15 slices) of beef by fellow yelpers, and i devoured it...the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really really long wait, BUT they have good quality meat that they slice for you right there. The best part is that the old man doesn't care about your money and will not take any bribes cause i've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum...always worth the wait and waiting you will be doing...for about 1 hour on average. the one star off is due to the wait, which is long. but i love the simplicity of japanese cuisine and this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the shabu shabu is really great this is my fave place to eat in little tokyo and the next best is curry house(see curry house review)the lunch price is about $14 i think (i would pay even more because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the most affordable shabu house in LA. and what do you know...its pretty damn good!be prepared for a 1hr wait time for dinner though. this seems to be true of all the best affordable places in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait, but totally worth it.Perfectly priced. However, I wouldn't recommend coming here for dinner since they increase their prices. Save yourself some money, do yourself a favor, and come during...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Shabu Shabu here is amazing! This is the first place I have ever tried Shabu Shabu and it is still the best!They give you lots of fresh beef and vegetables, and the ponzu and goma sauces are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friends of mine introduced me to shabu shabu back in '01 and this was where I had my first encounter. This is still the best I've ever had hands down.Park and go get your name on the list, smoke in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutely the BEST place in town for Shabu.Yes you can go to other places and get a nicer place and less of of a wait. But it's not the same! You have to wait for the BEST! The meat is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first love from Shabu started when I first came to this place. I waited for a long time (at least 1 hr) to to eat here. Weekends are the worst. The food is great and sauce is yummy. Just talking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got to try this place after so much hype...I'm not gonna lie its pretty good!BUT waiting in the cold for 2hrs 30 mins makes this place lose 1 star!I'm down for waiting 1 hr but 2 and half...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Shabu Shabu House for over 10 years now, and each visit is gastronomic heaven. If Japanese Shabu-Shabu is your thing, this is hands down the best in Southern California.The ponzu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner one night to check out what people have been talking about and I have to say, Amazing!the food was great , the service was very good and it was worth the wait to get in.the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place for shabu shabu!although that last few times i went i had to wait at LEAST 20-30 minutes for a seat. i htink the longest i waited was an hour. but doesnt that tell you somethign...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the many notable restaurants in Little Tokyo, Shabu Shabu House is prominent because of its link to history. According to Wikipedia.com,"Shabu Shabu House in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After having a bite of the beef here, I immediately thought of a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Violet Beauregarde chews a piece of the Three Course Dinner Chewing Gum, which changes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like everyone says, you are gonna wait a long time. Go 10 away and grab a beer from the market take a seat outside and chill, you should of been prepared to wait. The sauces are done perfectly. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all I have to mention to everyone that shabu shabu places are popular because of the dipping sauces they provide. Since they do not do anything special with their meat the sauces are primary....
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is, umm, interesting to say the least. I have never seen a Tom & Jerry sign in a restaurant before.After waiting well over an hour, we were finally able to eat. Both M and I ordered the B...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best shabu shabu spot in LA!Prepare to wait for at least an hour for dinner. I don't care how long I wait because the wait just makes the food taste even better haha. It's not all you can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY shabu shabu for a great price! This place always seems packed so you have to wait a long time. Otherwise I'd probably come here more often. I love the sauces!!! =)
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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SO I ALWAYS WALK BY THIS PLACE AND ITS ALWAYS BUSY SO I CHCKED IT OUT LAST WEEKENED. WAITED IN LINE FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS THEN WE WERE IN. AS FAR AS I CAN TELL YOU CAN ONLY ORDER ONE OF TWO ITEMS: 10 PIECES OF...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin' outstanding! I have tried a lot of different Shabu Shabu restaurants across LA and Japan, and this place is up there! First, there's the cool wait time of about 1.5 hours if you're coming on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so this place is all about ... you get a plate of meat, a plate of some tofu, noodles, cabbage and other vegetables to cook in boiling water....and when its cooked you eat it! kinda like korean bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I mix garlic into my hot water and togarashi into my sesame sauce. Iced coffee is good but it distracts from the buttery meat. Large shabu shabu is delicious. Ponzu is a little better for me if I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chef/Owner is a sweetheart!!!After raving about Shabu Shabu House to mom and dad, I brought them here for lunch and we had a fantastic time. The chef/owner didn't recognize his new customers (my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the hype is about on this place. This is regular shabu-shabu. Nothing that I get really excited about. Don't get me wrong, the food was delicious, but I've had better.My friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo good!!!I came here with a few business partners. We came in and had to write our name on a list. They only have one thing, beef shabu. They of course had drinks and such, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea why this place gets so much business. Maybe it's the location. The wait here is pretty long and the meat here is chewy and bloody. Don't get me wrong but maybe it's because I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what about it makes me love it so much. The meat is cut not too thick not too thin which makes it great. I LOVE the peanut sauce it is great. ive been to many shabu restaurants but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu heaven and hell... all in one place!if u've been.. u know what i'm talking about!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have traveled far and wide in search of the best Shabu Shabu and this place wins, hands down. First of all, the wait is TOTALLY worth it and is actually part of the experience. I like to have either...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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This is my favourite Shabu Shabu house. The only reason that it didn't get a 5 star is because the wait is so long, it's a first come first serve. However, with that being said, it is an authentic shabu shabu...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tried it I thought it was nothing great. Then for some reason I started craving it. Every time we are in Southern California, we make it a point to eat here. It's almost always the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another review...just to really drive the points home. Haha...The parking--never had problems in the garage. There's been a couple times I've had to wait for a spot, but nothing one time up and down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Don't come here when you are really hungry or have a time constraint. They do not take reservations either. Shabu-shabu house opens at 11:30 AM and to be sure to get in on the first seating, you need to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs up! I vouch for the food, but not the line at all. I hate the wait, it almost ruins it for me.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Go here to have shabu, not to those chain restaurants. This is in the Japanese Village Plaza. It's small, so there's a long wait! People flock to this shabu house. I've even waited for almost 2 hours once, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will be honest and say that only the food gets 4 stars. What I loved about the food is the quality of the meat. I like fatty meat, none of that fake-party lean stuff. No way. Real party is tender...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's always fun to take pictures in this area. I like the stone floors, and random stone structures. My friend Eric climbed up one of the trees and I proceeded, naturally to take a picture while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1) Parking is hell on the weekend2) Virtually no ventilation except for a fan so prepare to sweat if not suffocate from the place3) Limited space and seating, seriously almost elbow to elbow between...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends took me here when I decided to spend a weekend with them. I've never been to a place like this, and standing outside of it, I was kind of skeptical to eat there. Nevertheless, I took a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good!! My friend from Pasadena took me here when i first moved to Southern California and it hit the spot. Their sauces are a great compliment to the meat. I didn't even care...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I am impressed. Their Ponzu and Peanut sauce were really good. With the right combination of spices added with the Ponzu, it becomes amazing. The meat was great but the real but everything taken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. The food is simple and the meat is good quality and the ponzu sauce is tasty (especially with some green onions and daikon!). The portions are well sized too. The wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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I have been coming here since I was a kid in the 90's. This is the best shabu shabu that there is. I have tried the one on citywalk ( just one of the choices on a japanese menu), hollywood and highland and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had a very long wait just to eat here (Saturday) I enjoyed some shopping while I waited perhaps maybe coming on a weekday would be better? Once we were seated I noticed this place was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here 3 times so far. As far as I remember it was above the average, I think that special cut of brisket they have...make it special with strips of fat you can see it in the meat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place could've gotten 5 stars if they fix their ventilation. You can chose from medium or large. and you can ask for LEAN too! Also, please please get their ice coffee. It's to die for. IDK...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I've been going to Shabu Shabu House for around 5 years now, its my circle of friends place to eat (the owner and some of the employees actually know us ...somewhat, trust me its pretty amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Insanely long wait. What is the big deal with this place?? It is just OK. The food is OK. The service is OK. It is not even "good"... just OK. A couple of my friends are fanatical about this place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place seems to be better and better the more i visit.The meat was really tasty and yummy today!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is tastey! There are a variety of veggies to eat along with your meat for your hot pot. I absolutely love the ice coffee here :)The wait for this place could take awhile but there are a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! I've been to other shabu shabu restaurants and for the price this one takes the cake. The wait is horrendous so try not to go during rush hour and when you do go, bring a friend or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously don't get the wait. It was 82 degrees outside, people! I thought I was smart to choose shabu shabu for lunch since I was by myself--- singles always get seated right away... yeah? The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Originally I was very weary of coming to Shabu Shabu House when a friend suggested it. The idea of boiled meat just sounded nasty, mostly because I remember some movie where somebody was boiling...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE HOUSEeveryone has been saying the man who owns the place is a asshole but i found him very nice the food was excellent but i have to agree with the wait but if you think about it while you are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been coming here for about a year now and haven't found any better shabu shabu spots in LA. although the wait may seem long it's definitely worth the wait. it's best to go during lunch time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MEAT. I WANT MEAT!!! And lots of it...that's what she said ;)You cannot beat the price of this place and the quality of meat. For those NOT watching their diet I rec commend the following.-Get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words.wait, wait, wait.Don't go if you're so hungry that you'd think anything will taste good at the moment.Other than that, GO!First of all, i think the meat is really FRESH! They cut the meat in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the beef is good, but the predictable, long wait is inhumane. =(The wait is usually 45 minutes or more so head straight for the wait list and add yourself to it once you arrive.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a long wait for a tiny place. But this place is yummy and consistent. My family and I go to this place all the time. The old guy has a cut throat system, however it keeps the line moving....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not a fan of waiting. Don't Go.If you don't want to cook your own food. Don't Go. If you're going to eat at this spot then tell me "I don't see what the big deal is!". Please. Don't Go....
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's a long wait and yes, the old guy at the door could be nicer. Would you rather have bland, overpriced Shabu-Shabu like almost every other place in L.A. or simply deal with it and get rewarded...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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This place isn't that great. Nothing special, don't know why people wait for this place. After eating this place, it made Ka Ga Ya super heavenly to go to.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
good prices, fresh food, and no complaints. if you're in the l.a. area you should check this place out. it's located in japantown, on 2nd. i enjoyed my last day in l.a. and its mostly because of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place should be one of your top choices when you decide to go out to eat Shabu Shabu. Their prices are very fair compared with many other Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurants around the area. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For $14 (dinner time, medium size), you get a medium plate of beef with about 10 pieces of lean meat, a plate of vegetables (cabbage, carrots, green onions, mushrooms, udon, seaweed, tofu, and those...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It would be 5 star if it wasn't for the wait. I feel like I am at Disneyland in line waiting to get on the ride.I started eating here 12 years ago and took a 8 year break because I couldn't deal with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on my years of experience, their meat really tastes better and yet, the non-meat side is not standard - they don't even give you 1 shitake mushroom. Price is, comparatively, on the steep side....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm in LA, I always make it a point to go here. But what more can I say that hasn't been said? Hmmm. I know! I'll review the reviewers. Everybody has the right to express their opinion . . ....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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I've been going to this restaurant for nearly a decade and it remains as my favorite place for Shabu Shabu. I've been to countless Japanese restaurants serving Shabu Shabu around LA, Orange and San Bernardino...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are awesome for the amount of food. The noodles are delish, the meat is tasty, and the coffee is awesome! The staff is helpful and their service is great. I'm definitely going back. Minus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I never had the patience to spend a hundred million years waiting in line. Somehow, I ended up going there with a friend a few weeks ago. I wouldn't say the food was bad. I loved my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We showed up at 7pm on a Tuesday and waited about 35 minutes to get one of the precious seats that throws in a free steam facial before you calm the water with your dinner. Alright, so the owner sat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure my review will probably like the other thousands of reviews posted. I just want to get my thoughts out there. I was never into shabu until my cousin told me that I HAVE to try this place....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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This is by far the best shabu restaurant int he U.S. I kived in L.A. for 25 years anf have been searching the U.S. for 15 years looking for better. Cleanlines is not their forte'. the food spectacular and fresh. If you love Shabu and are in L.A. you would be remiss in not going to this place!
openlist - user review - 04/30/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is a restaurant that's worth the wait! The meat is fresh and the sauces are oh-so-delicious. The price is totally worth it ($12 for medium plate, $15 for large). I've had $50 shabu shabu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why the owner chooses never to expand beyond one shabu house, I'll never know why. This place is constantly jam pack with people looking like they're about to pass out from starvation or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I gave it only 4 stars because it's not kid friendly BUT great food, good price and gets very crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seriously. its AITE. whatsup w/ that crazy f'd up line out there?they do look like they slice their meat fresh, but damn, meat so thin doesnt matter if its frozn or fresh. jazz kat in alhambra kills...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to eat shabu here. not too expensive .But I alway have to wait more than 30 mins every time.I love you but I will love you more if I don't have to wait..
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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They serve a small portion of vegetables compared to other places and a medium size order will not be enough for a man or a woman with a big appetite. The joint is too too small for such an overly populated...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place for the price and.... umm... what else is there to write about shabu shabu house? I think that's it!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I chose Shabu Shabu House as my first review on Yelp because it is my absolute, long time favorite. The moment I stepped into this place back in 1988, it was so different from any restaurant I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shabu-shabu! Very quick and reasonable price! You will probably have to wait for a while, but it's totally worth the wait!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SHABU SHABU NAZI!!!!That's right the old man can be a real ass.... piss him off and "NO SHABU SHABU FOR YOU !!!" YOU GO NOOOW!!"I'm very surprised that this place is so damn popular, really.I think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best shabu shabu in town! I don't mind waiting for an hour maybe even two (sometimes) to eat here. I'm a vegetarian and I order the vegetarian plate with extra seaweed. I know, I know but in my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ditched work to come to this place with some co-workers cuz we heard the wait was kind of long. Totally worth it for the price. The man made fun of how I ate my shabu shabu...I dumped everything with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here a lot because I am nearby and love their extra fatty meat. I love the thin slices of beef and I love all the trimmings. Most of all, I love not having to buy all the ingredients and not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I could, i would rate this 2.5 stars. I used to come here religiously waiting around that cramped room of boiling pots 1-2 hours before finally getting some food. These guys are always busy and are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an ordeal visiting this place. The wait can be anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. Ultimately, the meal can be as brief as 20 minutes. But yes, the beef is unlike anywhere else. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In all the years I've been frequenting Little Tokyo, I've often walked by the Shabu Shabu House and considered walking in to give it a try. The crowd outside, combined with my often growling stomach,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. as simple as it is - it's totally satisfying. They do kinda rush you here though " are you done, can i take this away?" and "ok bills here whenever you're ready" but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have the time, make sure to come a few hours before you want to eat since the waiting list is long. If I come for lunch I come an hour before it opens and I wait to quickly get onto the waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been too fond of shabu shabu but this one is pretty good. I dont know what makes it better than other ones, its just raw meat you throw into a boiling pot. The only crappy thing is waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is usually over an hour long but its well worth it. What makes this place so good is their dipping sauces which cause an orgasm in your mouth. The premium quality meat that they carry is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, two reviews in one weekend! I'm on a roll! Or, I'm just procrastinating my not yet started 4-5 pages essay :PI've been here 3-5 times, can't remember, but I know I've only been here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a Shabu Shabu House regular is like being in an abusive relationship. He drinks, smokes, gambles away his paycheck, he's sloppy and occasionally beats on you, but the sex is really good, so in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best shabu shabu I've had in LA. Their beef is top notch quality (they use Wagyu Beef) and like other reviewers have said.. be prepared to wait up to 2 hrs for a table. Their system...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've actually NEVER been to shabushabu in Little Tokyo, but I can tell you one thing..... that place is ALWAYS happening! And it's always busy until it is closed. How do I know this? I only work RIGHT...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Review:The freshest meat.The best sauces.The most original Japanese Shabu.The busiest of Shabu Houses.The prices are unbelievably reasonable.The Suggestions: Try to go at the earliest of meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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delicious delicous delicous and highly addictive!!! delicious thin sliced beef that you cook yourself with amazing dipping sauces, rice, and vegetables. they have beer too. the wait is ridiculous, but its so...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first tip off that this is a good eatery is the long long line you will see around 30-45 minutes before they open. My hint to you is go early, put your name on the list and stroll around Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the original places to get shabu. The meet is so fresh and the sauces are delicious. It doesn't take much to get a good shabu shabu meal and they have made it simple and to the point....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, the food here is really good and reasonably priced. But COME ON! How can it be worth a 2 hour wait?The funniest thing about the whole experience was observing how this one restaurant was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place that re-introduced me to Shabu Shabu. I had it a few times growing up as a kid and didn't think there anything special about it. But when I tried it here, I completely changed my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, especially when it's cold outside and you just want something warm and delicious in your stomach. It feels like being home, comfortable and cozy.But you have to get past the list...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 100 reviews what could I possibly say about Shabu Shabu that has not already been said? I wish I had referenced yelp before arriving here, I was totally unprepared for the experience. I never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA. They only serve one thing -- raw beef slices with a plate of raw vegetables that you boil in your own personal hotpot, dip in delicious sauces, and eat with rice....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first shabu experience and overall it was good despite the 2 hour wait. The old man ( like Soup Nazi ) is pretty efficient with the list, and he will skip your ass in line if someone in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great place to "pop my Shabu Shabu cherry"! For my first shabu shabu experience I didn't even mind the wait. I used the time to observe others preparing their vegetables and tofu or meat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes you will wait 1-2 hours essentially every time, but what you are waiting for is an almost fanatical dedication to quality. You may find other shabu-shabu joints that reach maybe 75% of what they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SHABU SHABU!!! OMG this place is amazing,the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth!! A all around.You just have to be patient and be willing to hang out! It will usually take 40-60min wait to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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The wait is long so put your name down ahead of time, but it's worth it. There are only 2 options on menu, the small size or the larger size plate of meat, and that's it. From there you sit and enjoy. Ask for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm one of the crazies who waits 1 hours to eat here on a regular basis. But I'm not as loca as those New York tourists who waited just as long to do the same when it turns out the one sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a believer. I was visiting a friend from out of town when I had the pleasure of eating at Shabu Shabu House. He had told me all about it, and I was thinking everything he said was all hype. Was I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
even though the wait is going to be 2 hours long. we ll wait. Why..not sure...but this place never disappoints me.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so damn popular in jtown... we wait nearly 2 hours for a seat every sunday.. but GOODLAWD... we never regret it. u just cant beat the lunch price. ive perfected my shabu routine:add...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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I have a vice - restaurants. I love great food to a fault (since I'm not exactly a high roller). I've been coming here for years, as my taste has matured and my dining budget has gone up, and still nothing has...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been there for almost 10 years, still be best Shabu I have ever had. With the good quality meat and reasonable pricing, it's hard to find another place like that.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After all these years, it's still the best shabu shabu around. The meat and the sauces are just amazing. If it wasn't for the crazy wait (even on weekdays) I'll go there more often.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ive never had real shabu shabu before and never really wanted it, but i got dragged to it. Cook your own food are you serious? It took me forever to try korean bbq. Its alot of work, and im not very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a meat lover so Shabu Shabu is right up my alley. The meat is delicious, and it's just a fun way to spend dinner with a date or a good friend since u cook your own food. So the food is why it's 4...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun change of pace to the restaurants I normally go to. They only serve beef and I suggest the leaner option over the marbleized. The sauces taste great as do the veggies and noodles you can cook...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
been going there for ever finally gave up -The Wait is too long it can take up to 1:30 hours.-More then 3 people usually will not seat together.-The old man is very grumpy -NO service -Parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many have reviewed this place, and many have matched on what I was going to spit. I'll keep it short and clean.Good Quality MeatReasonable PricingU pay for what U indulgeLONG waitWorthed the Wait aka...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The guy that runs the place is awesome! I don't care what anyone says. Just smile and be nice and he will treat you the same!Anyways, it was my first time having this sort of thing and I was kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt the food is SUPERB! Love the thinly sliced meat, the fresh veggies, noodles and mushrooms. The SAUCE is a bomb! Love the peanut sauce. Due to the VERY LONG wait, I entertain myself by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Shabu Shabu experience. It was pretty cool. I have not come across a place in DC yet.Check it out if your are at the Hollywood and Highland Mall.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can pop my cherry anytime, buddy. My Shabu shabu cherry that is. I'm not going to pretend like I'm some kind of shabu shabu connoisseur., so I'll go about this review like I do with everything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I Love Shabu Shabu and I used to go this place alot!(sometimes twice a week) But I have to wait a hour or more. badbadbad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super crowded, but worth the wait, very reasonable, and a fun date place.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the BEST Shabu Shabu place in Southern California. Ive been to many other places, but none compare to the house. Yes, the wait is ridiculously LONG, and can sometimes be up to 2 hours, but is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always crowded, this place in the middle of Little Tokyo has a cult-like following. J-town apparently needs a few more shabu places to satisfy the insatiable urge for thinly sliced beef. I checked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this restaurant for over 8 years. I realized the other day that I might never want to go back there again. I never minded the wait and always went back and I always understood the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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i have been coming here for about a year now and haven't found any better shabu shabu spots in LA. although the wait may seem long it's definitely worth the wait. it's best to go during lunch time because the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to know about this place..large or medium shabu shabu? and what do you want to drink soda tea or coffee? oh may I have some more rice? thanks :). great food best I ever had. Always packed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Parking: Japanese Village Plaza Parking Structure (Free 2 Hrs w/ validation)Day: FridayTime Arrived: 8:30pmWait Time: 1 hrItems Ordered: Large Beef Shabu ShabuCooking Time: 0 minDrink Rating (1-5): 4,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough Shabu Shabu, I've been there twice this week and tonight will be three. Just make sure to get there like an hour and a half before you want to eat. No exaggeration. But totally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good:The beef is really really good... like really really goodBad:The line is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo longUgly:the wait is even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3:30 PM: We were 6 deep on a wet Sat afternoon chillin' at Japanese Village Plaza w/ nothing to do.Me: "Dude, I wanna drink right now."NT: "It's 3:30, wanna buy three bottles of sake at Nijiya? Let's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Peanut sauce. Meat. Rice.I cannot imagine why you wouldn't love this place. Unless, of course, you don't eat one of the above. In which case, my heart breaks for you. I didn't feel rushed, merely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
their prices are great. you can't find many places that offer a large shabu shabu for $15. you just can't. the ingredients are always fresh and the quality is always superb. lunch prices start at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE SHABU SHABU HOUSE! SOOOO GOOOD. this place has excellent shabu shabu for the price you pay. Elsewhere you may pay nearly double! 15.99 for 15 slices is enough to fill even the largest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 5 stars! (I would be rich if they based this place on a pyramid investment scheme based on the people you bring to this place and the people they bring to this place & it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my fav restaurants, one that I go to almost once a week, but it got minus one star for the looonnnnnnnnnnng wait... I agree with many, the owner is natzi, but you got to do what you got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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ALTHOUGH ASIAN STUDENTS FROM UCLA AND USC LIKE TO BRING THEIR ENTIRE FRAT IT IS NOT PROPER SHABU ETIQUITE TO COME WITH A PARTY OF MORE THAN 4 AND EVEN FOUR IS REALLY PUSHING IT. THE FOOD IS GOOD BUT DONT TALK...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 101:. Shabu Shabu means "Swish Swish," referring to the swishing action when you cook your meat in the boiling pot of water. . Only two options; medium and large. I recommend the large, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars because of the always ridiculous lines, and that it is uncomfortably hot in there when it is warm outside. The shabu shabu beef however is the best in LA. Maybe it tastes so delicious because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best shabu shabu place I've been to, despite the LOOONG wait. I've tried a few (have yet to try Kagaya though) and it the meat at other places just doesn't compare to this place. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE.Everyone complains about the long wait, but it's worth it. If you don't want to wait, then show up before the restaurant opens. Lunch starts at 11:30, so get there at 10:45 to put...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
REVISION 1/7/08,If you don't want to wait forever to eat, try Little Tokyo Shabu Shabu..check it out on my review. Bigger portion and good dipping sauce...NO 2-3 HOUR LINE thereI would give this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to this place all the time with my friend and we would purposely get there early knowing that we'd likely have to wait at least an hour in line. The food is great but honestly, I will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go there.I don't want you to go there because the wait list is long enough. Waiting for 2 hrs for a plate of raw beef isn't all that worth it in my book. But it definitely is for others, like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just like my mom's shabu shabu! Long waits and they have down sized their portions (Ive been going to this place for over 10 years!) but it's still the best shabu shabu I have had.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At one time, I thought that this place was the best Shabu Shabu restaurant in LA. But then came Kagaya. But still, I guess I can say that Shabu Shabu House is the second best. Sure, the joint is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is excruciating, but worth it. What's the big deal about this place? It's simply the beef, nothing else. There's pretty much only 2 choices for your Shabu-Shabu. You can get either 10...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shabu restaurant, and the relatively cheap price makes it all the better. The meat is good but what really makes this place stand out are the excellent sauces. just be prepared for the long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say Shabu Shabu House is the best shabu shabu I've ever tasted. I'm a big time shabu shabu lover, and I had tried many different ones, from west covina, ontario, burbank, san garbriel,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is excruciating, but well worth it. I had to wait about an hour and a half before I could throw my vegetables into the broth. If you don't want to wait, the best bet is to get there around 30...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I guess almost anything is good after being hungry for 2 hours!I really wanted to enjoy this place but I found the cost of waiting for 2 hours did not exceed the benefit of the food or experience. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
an extremely long wait, but well worth it. you can walk around little tokyo while waiting. there's a bakeshop, small market, frozen yogurt, and a mochi store nearby.. i have waited 2 hours to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BSS: Before Shabu Shabu, there was a period of time where the only meat I came to respect was GRILLED, MARINATED, FATTY, GREASY, BBQ, BLACKENED, RED MEAT. Shabu Shabu? Meh. All-You-Can-Eat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SHABU~ya sha sha SHABU~ya roll call!My name is Dave.(yeah)I swish my meat,(yeah)I dip it in sauce...(yeah)And then repeat!Tips: If you're not on the list by 5pm, you'll probably have to wait. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It tasted good and was cheap. What more can you ask for? (less of a wait, fine, but whatever)Everything about the wait and the old man that runs the place is true. He actually walked this one jacka**,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the food was okay. Got there around 2ish right before they closed for lunch so there was no wait. Anyway, I have a short video clip of the place just in case anyone was interested in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love shabu shabu ...which would mean i love this place!I guess i've gotten lucky everytime i went b/c instead of the 2 hour waits that everybody keeps mentioning...we usually wait an hour. the old...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great shabu shabu with the added value of being in a cozy, mom and pop type of place. It's not much to look at but those are always the best types of places. The staff is really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Shabu Shabu place around Los Angeles. I've been to ALOT of shabu shabu places...but this place blows them all away. And not because they've got million dollar decor or hot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Shabu Shabu place I've been to in LA. Mr. Shabu Shabu in San Gabriel comes close, but the sauces aren't quite the same. This one gives you a peanut sauce and a cooked soy sauce that make the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu House was the first restaurant in North America specializing in shabu shabu. In the opinion of my temperamental taste buds, this is THE place for shabu shabu. But you should know a few...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for Shabu Shabu, you gotta check this joint out. It's always busy and it's lacking in the creature comforts but hey know Shabu Shabu. I prefer Mizu 212, just 'cus it's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This shabu spot is by far the best Shabu I've ever had. Yes, the wait is long...but it's well worth it. My boyfriend and I go once a week (more during the winter). Our routine, like many others, is to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Shabu Shabu place so far.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Shabu Shabu in LA.....Best Shabu Shabu in CA.....Best Shabu Shabu in US.....Best Shabu Shabu in Earth....Best Shabu Shabu in Universe....
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always loved Shabu Shabu, but when I came here my level of Love rose 100%. The Beef is unbelievably tender, they're uber generous when it comes to the fixins (rice / garlic / ponzu sauce /...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait sucks, but I absolutely love this place and miss it beyond words now that I've moved up north. Great meat, sometimes the service is a little spotty because they're so busy but I just can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but I would never go here if it's not a must. The wait is not worth it for me. Service is fast. I hope that everyone will do a 'eat and go' here, because it's not a place to chat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to eat good food and have a great experience. I have been going to this shabu shabu restaurant for 3 years. One time, there these people who were visiting from out of town and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu is kinda tricky because you are paying a lot of money for paper thin slices of meat, about $2 worth of cut up vegetables, boiling pot of water, and OH WAIT... you cook it yourself. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
geesh! u have to wait forever to eat at this place. whenever i see people chatting their lives away at this place, i just wanna bitch slap them. dont they see the hundreds of ppl waiting for their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
shabu shabu house is great and all, but now that Fiore is five seconds away, I always go there first to cure my hunger pains...but subsequently end up not being able to finish my shabu shabu.thus,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This might be my favourite Shabu Shabu restaurant. I used to pass by this place all the time on my way to the Japanese video store and see a waiting crowd of at least 5-10 people lingering outside....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the epitome of hole in the wall restaurant. However, don't let it's small size fool you. The lines for this place are GINORMOUS and ppl are known to start lining up an hour and half before...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was waiting for two and half hours before I got to bite into the steaming beef, udon and vegetables. The whole wait wasn't for a seat, just about an hour of it was waiting for a seat in this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get what the big deal is about this place.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is old school. Eat fast, leave fast please.My mother used to work at a Shabu Shabu place as the cook in the back so she knows how to make ponzu out of scratch. Then we go to Mitsuwa or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a rip off. I waited about 40mins. Got the standard deal, plate of meat, veggies, 2beers and dessert. Somewhere around $35. I feel this way because I can shabu at home and really enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shabu Shabu is more about the fun than any taste sensation per se.This is my favorite Shabu Shabu place in L.A. because it's like a funky family restaurant, rather than a "McDonald's"-style shabu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"After this, you can never get shabu-shabu anywhere else," my coworker claimed, when she treated me and a few others to lunch here. With the wait, it probably would be the last place we'd eat before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to Japan but this is the best Shabu Shabu I've eatten so far. This place is packed every day so if you want a seat, you've either got to be patient or come 30 min before they open and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The guy referred below as the "Shabu Nazi" by Andrew N. is a nice guy trying to tell you to get the fuck out because there are alot of people in line (a bit of an exaggerated, unfair description,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, we go every week. The only downside is the wait, we always wait an hour or so - but it is well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After 3 or 4 failed attempts to eat here (because the wait was so long), we finally snagged a few spots during lunch on a Thursday. The place is low-key, the meat is good and not too fatty, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. The meat and the ponzu sauce are amazing. It will melt right into your mouth. I would give 5 stars except the wait is horrendous. Try to go during weekdays and always avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lordy lordy, don't get me started. So damn good, i often wait up to ninety minutes to eat there, and I am listed in the Guinness Book of Records as World's Most Impatient Person. So why the hell am I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the BEST SHABU SHABU hands down. I'm a big shabu shabu fan so I've tried many places such as this. They have the most tender beef and they give you free rice refills!! And you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brusque attitude, tend to rush you due to limited seating and long lines. The wait takes forever--you write your name down and if you came at peak hours, be prepared to wait and wait and wait....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I called the old man who owns this place "THE SHABU NAZI".Positive: - Decent meat, decent ponzu sauce. - I graded this place an B for meat quality and taste.Negative:- The wait is way too long.-...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for this place is insane. An hour and half before opening there were already like fifteen people on the list. Holy crap. The crazy line was what attracted me and my mum to this place. So...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best shabu shabu resturant I've ever been to in the US and SE Asia.. the meat melts in your mouth.. the long wait (longest I've ever waited was 2 hrs) was DEFINITELY worth it... I think...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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The wait is long, the decor is plain, and the menu selection is minimal ranging from beef to more beef. However, Shabu Shabu House offers the best shabu in LA. This place offers a really good quality shabu...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first place I ever had Shabu Shabu, so it holds an extra-special place in my otherwise cold heart. I'd imagine that for many LA natives (weird concept, I know), the same can probably be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Not only is the meat absolutely first-rate, the ponzu is fabulous and the people are friendly and efficient. The rest of Little Tokyo is fun to poke around in as well. Don't believe other people who tell you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
is it worth the wait?....in my opinion...that's a negative...a no....it's okay beef shabu-shabu (thin slices of beef and veggies dipped into boiling water and eaten with a sauce)...it's decent....but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I almost regret writing a review because this is my secret place. However, I had to respond to the negative reviews by people who don't enjoy waiting for their AMAZING meal. Us regulars know there is a wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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LET ME TELL YOU...I WOULD NEVER WAIT 2 HOURS FOR ANYTHING...EXCEPT FOR THE EXPERIENCE AT THE SHABU SHABU HOUSE. THE MEAT IS UNBELIEVABLE...THE PONZU SAUCE IS MORE THAN PERFECT...THE SESAME SAUCE JUST TOPS IT...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this hole-in-the-wall shabu place. The wait is long to get in, but it's worth it. I've been to other really good shabu houses, but this one gives you more bang for your buck. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Tried this restaurant twice. It was not as good as people say. I would say it's average. nothing special...don't be fooled by the crowd that is waiting..However, I would say the owner is nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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On a recent vacation I took a blind chance and went to the Shabu Shabu House Resturant on a review from another website and the place rocks. For folks that don't know, shabu shabu is an odd cook your own food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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If you like Shabu Shabu (a japanese way of dining where you cook the meats and vegetables in a big bowl of soup), this restaurant is a good choice. It has really fresh beef. The portions for the beef ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Yup, there is a long wait, but believe me, it's worth it. And the scores of loyal patrons can attest to that. If this is your first time to try shabu shabu, this is the perfect place here in LA. I've tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Great place to eat if you don't mind having to wait an hour plus to be seated. And even if your name is on the list, there's still a chance you will be skipped. Poor customer service, food quality is about...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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DON'T TRY THIS IF YOU REALLY WANT TO EAT SHABU SHABU... BAD SERVICE, TO LONG TO WAIT AND BAD FOOD (ESPECIALLY ITS MEAT SAUCE). Waiting time is like 1-2 hours!!! That is CRAZY! WILL NOT GOING TO EAT AGAIN. I AM...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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i agree w/ the comment below on the Ponzu sauce. it's nothing spectacular, very plain. the garlic needs to be fresh and there's no SATAY to make the sauce thicker. the meat is decent but my fav shabu place...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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The meat is good but the sauce is not good enough, too light. There is always waiting line after 7pm... I guess because it is relatively cheap..$11-13 per order. The overall value is acceptable.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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This is the best shabu shabu in the entire Los Angeles county, and I've been to lots of them. The ponzu sauce that goes with the beef is amazing. The beef is very good also. You can request lean or fat upon...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2004
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Beware, their food is heavenly addicting! I've been a customer since the late 90s and never fail to drop in every week. And I'm not alone--this restaurant has a devoted following. The ponzu sauce is authentic,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2004
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This is one of the best food deals not just in L.A. but in the USA! There are cheaper places around the neighborhood but go here for the best shabu shabu around. You will likely wait for one of the 28 seats...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2004
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I've been going here for several years & it seems to have a cult following. Nearly always a long line to get in for one of the 28 seats. There are just a few choices, but the ingredients are always fresh,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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The best food I've eaten in J-town! If I could, I would eat here every night. The food is so great that there is a line out the door to be seated. There are many international guests that dine here too. It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2002
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this eatery appeals to trendy young people eager to try new dining adventures, as well as older people who have been coming here for years. the room is contemporary and patrons sit at a round bar with high...
wcities.com - user review
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this is a great restaurant in little tokyo. they only serve one thing (shabu shabu) and you sit at the counter and eat there. shabu shabu consists of a platter of thinly sliced raw beef and vegetables that you...
igougo.com - user review
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a popular spot, shabu shabu house offers diners the opportunity to craft their own japanese culinary delights. you can select red meat, chicken and veggies and boil them in a tasty broth just they way you...
10best.com - user review
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This is my favorite shabushabu resturaunt in all of Los Angeles. The price can't be beat as well as the quality of meat as you can choose from regular, lean and extra lean. The portions are
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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