(213) 680-3890
127 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0494
-118.2403
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Shabu Shabu House Restaurant
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
In Short – Outside, it's chaos: Whether for lunch or for dinner, throngs of people line up at this landmark neighborhood eatery, often sited as the first shabu-shabu restaurant in all of California. The crowds are as diverse as they are large--imagine a mix of stroller-set Japanese families, young hipster couples in emerging overseas fashions, hungover '80s pop stars and fanatical foodies who ceremoniously make the drive all the way from the O.C. Once inside, customers are seated at a horseshoe-shaped counter, their hot pots already boiling in front of them, flanked by the restaurant's…
07/14/09
i have never been here
by elclassico
could be good.
- Pros: like i said, i haven't tried it yet
- Cons: well, ditto.
07/07/09
Favorite restaurant in LA but brace yourself
by Girlafraid
It really is great food and a fun atmosphere but you have to get there early! It's a very unique experience: you have to eat quick or you will feel like they are rushing you, going in a party of more than two-three guarantees a REALLY long wait or you wont be seated together. BUT still, the food is worth it. The owner is interesting, he will not argue with you if you don't hear your name- he will just rush you out! I go there pretty often and he recognizes me but I still get the same service. This place isn't about customer service so really keep that in mind. 5 STARS.
- Pros: Tasty food, cool atmosphere
- Cons: Long wait
07/01/09
Old Man is really rude
by lupitab29
me and my co-worker signed in our names at 6:00, we have been waiting for 30 mins inside, the man never called our names. when we finally went to check that status, he stated he already called our names 20 mins ago. Now mind you he was raising his voice in front of the customers. as i went back to wait yet again, he escorted us out of the restaurant advising it was too full inside. We were sitting down in the waiting bench inside. So basicly he kicked us out!!! he must of been having a bad day to set him off, but he should not treat his customers so demeaning. I was a regular customer visiting almost 4xs a month. I WILL NEVER RETURN!!!
- Pros: meat is fresh
- Cons: the old man who calls out names is REALLY RUDE!!
The Details on Shabu Shabu House Restaurant
Save Money:
Consider visiting during lunch, when orders are almost identical to those available at dinnertime, but less expensive.
The Extras:
Consider taking your meal to go. It's not the same experience, but you can order sweetened Kanro beef, only available on to-go orders.
Know Before You Go:
Arrive early or during off-peak hours to avoid what can sometimes be an hour or two wait. At lunch, there's usually no host taking names; instead, write yours on the clipboard by the door. Either way, make sure you listen closely for your name to be called--if they call it and you're not there, you will lose your turn and you will have to sign up again.
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