Welcome to Shabu House
Shabu House, a Japanese hot pot haven located in Burlingame, CA, offers a casual dining experience with a variety of options for everyone. From delicious appetizers like Gyoza and Agedashi Tofu to a selection of refreshing beverages and beers, there is something for every palate. Customers rave about the quality of the meat, especially the American style Kobe beef and lamb shabu shabu. The rich and flavorful broths, such as tonkatsu and spicy miso, complement the assortment of vegetables and noodles perfectly. The attentive service and charming ambiance make for a delightful dining experience at Shabu House.
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1150 Paloma Ave Burlingame, CA 94010 Hotline: (650) 558-8800
Shabu House is a Japanese hot pot restaurant located at 1150 Paloma Ave in Burlingame, CA. This casual dining spot offers a range of amenities including street parking, waiter service, and even outdoor seating. The menu features a variety of appetizers such as gyoza, siumai, and agedashi tofu, along with a selection of beverages including oolong tea, ramune soda, and Japanese beers.
Customers have raved about the delicious food and efficient service at Shabu House. One patron mentioned that they enjoyed the American style Kobe beef and lamb shabu shabu, as well as the tonkatsu and spicy miso broths. They also praised the quality and quantity of the meat and veggies provided. Another customer highlighted the tasty spicy miso broth and the attentive service, stating that they would definitely return with a group of friends to enjoy the fun environment.
Overall, Shabu House seems to be a popular destination for those looking for a satisfying and interactive dining experience. With its range of options for hot pot dishes and friendly atmosphere, it's a great spot to gather with friends or family for a memorable meal.
Food was delicious, service was efficient and friendly. We are normal eaters and took 2x regular servings and it was perfect amount.
Came to Shabu House for dinner with a group of 4 on a weekend evening and was able to be seated upon our walk-in. The restaurant itself is casual, with heating elements built into the table for the shabby pots. Apparently the owner hand built all the tables themself which is a pretty cool fact. Upon being seated, we were quickly and warmly greeted by our waitress, Yenni, who guided us through the ordering process.
We opted for American style Kobe beef and lamb shabu shabu. The hot pots themselves are split so you can order two different broths to share in one bowl, which my side of the table opted for tonkatsu and spicy miso. In addition to the meat, the table is also provided assorted vegetables, rice, and udon noodles. I also added two ordered of agadashi tofu which is something I almost always order if it's on the menu.
Both the beef and the lamb were well marbled and flavorful. They were sliced to a perfect thinness that allowed them to be cooked quickly in the broth. My tonkatsu broth was rich and flavorful. The provided veggies were also in a good quantity that I didn't need to ask for more.
After eating, you have an option to order some complimentary ice cream. I opted for a matcha scoop which was very tasty with bites of sweetness and bitterness.
Be prepared to look for parking for awhile unless you're lucky. When we got here though luckily there wasn't a wait until after. The service was very nice! Just took awhile to get out meats. But everything tasted fresh and the place is clean and cute. Looks like there was a matcha soft serve that used to be inside and sad it's closed and we can't try it out. But it's ayce so not bad!
I'm not the biggest fan of Shabu. I typically don't enjoy cooking my own food but I had to try to place out. My fiancé was insisting we go. To my surprise, it was actually a very pleasant experience! We ordered the all you can eat with a drink and got the spicy miso broth. VERY good broth! And the meat options were super good. Incredibly quality and quantity! We were full by the end, honestly a great experience!! Service was great! They kept the meat coming to our table that's for sure. The owner is very nice too, he definitely knows how to keep the eatery running smoothly! I would come back here with more people next time. I think the vibe of the place would give off a fun environment for a group of people. No rushing, just enjoying!
Went here for a birthday party, this was a good place.
Pros: soup base was good, meat was good the lamb was not overwhelmingly gamey, had big portions and the Kobe beef fries was really good! The service was fast!
Ice cream comes with the meal!
Cons: when it comes to sauce there wasn't a lot to choose from.
Parking: it's in Burlingame there was a parking area around the block. Besides that there's plenty of street parking.