This place has been my go-to shabu spot since high school when my brother would take me. Sure, I have other spots I like to rotate, but compared to the others, Shabu Shabu Bar is always a very fun and pleasant dining experience. The meat quality here has never suffered and has remained consistent all these years. The same can be said for the produce. I can't speak on the broth options unfortunately as I enjoy doing plain water, but my wife really enjoys the sukiyaki. I especially love the fact that I can substitute items out for others. For example, I despise mushrooms, so I can get something else in its place, like another vegetable that isn't a fungus :) They have THE best goma sauce I've ever had and I like grinding the sesame seeds before dinner. It adds a nice depth of flavor to the sauce. I used to never care for goma, but because of SSB, I need it! Also, if you're a hothead, definitely request for the drops. I can do upwards of 8+, but I am a VERY spicy eater! My wife does 5-6. As I mentioned earlier, the atmosphere here is lively and fun. The service is always personable and attentive. The previous and current owner are always engaging with their customers and helping out the rest of the team which I think is a respectable. I just went recently, but I can't wait to go back again, especially when the weather gets colder and the days are shorter! Parking: Parking does get a little full, but it's spacious. Worst case scenario you'll just have to walk a tiny bit, but that's not exactly a bad thing especially after a meal!
Had my first shab shabu experience outside of Japan , Shabu Shabu , rocked it. Service, drinks and food were excellent, truly enjoyed the experience, we'll be back , thank you Sandy