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Shabu Shabu House Restaurant

127 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3908
Phone: (213) 680-3890
Yummy for your tummy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/14/2008 Posted by tca1234

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 one in sherman oaks and I must tell you it is the ponzu sauce that keeps me coming back. (They now have bottles which they sell for $5.50 each) Normally order a large and have never had to wait more than an hour cause I am familiar with how the flow of traffic is there during the week vs weekends. My only complaint is that many of the customers expect something totally different and would know better if they read up on shabu shabu (as well as proper etiquette when eating it). So my complaint is really about the clientele, not the restaurant. The service tends to be better in the evening, but since my family and I are regulars we always manage to get great service. I live in the Chatsworth area and still manage to make time to get there at least twice a month, more if my schedule accomadates.

Pros: It is the best shabu shabu in the greater los angeles area

Cons: the wait

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Editor's Review

Get in line and prepare to wait...and wait...and wait at this Little Tokyo favorite for savory Japanese-style hot pot dishes.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

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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Restaurant Information for Shabu Shabu House Restaurant

Parking

  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Cuisines

  • Japanese

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • People Watching
  • Family Style
  • Lunch Spot
  • Local Favorites

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127 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3908

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