All Reviews
Joyce Lee
a month agoI’ve been coming to Kyushu Shabu for years, and it still feels like one of the most comforting meals in the city. There’s something special about a place that stays true to itself instead of chasing trends. The AYCE value is super great, the food is simple, traditional, and genuinely delicious. The broths are light and clean in a way that highlights the purity and quality of the ingredients instead of overpowering them. Fresh meats, vegetables, and that classic shabu-shabu experience that a lot of newer, more hip spots try to imitate but never quite capture. The staff are always incredibly kind and hardworking, and you can tell how much care they put into keeping this longtime institution going. I keep coming back because I genuinely want places like Kyushu Shabu to stay alive. Restaurants with this much history, character, and heart are becoming rare.
Natasha Ambriz
9 months agoDelicious! Loved the piano lounge atmosphere. With the help of the friendly staff, we were able to figure out how to make our Shabu. I highly recommend the fried skewers - light and delicious!
Drake Tsui
11 months agoWhile I really wanted to enjoy my experience here because it's run by the cutest old Japanese couple and seems to be full of history for them the food is just incredibly mediocre. I get Shabu Shabu is the more bland Japanese hot Pot (I much prefer Sukiyaki) but even the portions and sauces are far from the best here. What's worse is I tried the kushi set as well (skewers) hoping it would redeem things but it tasted even less remarkable. For the price it really just wasn't a satisfying meal.
Chingyu Lei
a year agoI first discovered this place about eight years ago, and I’ve been coming back ever since. Every time I visit, I go for the all-you-can-eat option, which I think is the real star here. It’s not just about the quantity—it’s about the quality you get with it. They also have an awesome selection of alcohol, and the staff is always warm, polite, and consistent in their service. What keeps me coming back, though, is the authenticity. This isn’t one of those overhyped, heavily advertised restaurants where everything feels commercial. They don’t need any of that. Their reputation is built purely on word of mouth and people like me who just keep coming back. There’s something really special about a place that doesn’t try to push itself in your face, yet still manages to have a loyal following. One thing that really stood out to me is their dedication to quality. For example, they make their sesame sauce by hand—literally grinding the sesame seeds themselves. I know this because I’ve been coming here so often that they remember me, and I had a chance to interview them about what makes this place tick. It’s that kind of attention to detail and personal connection that makes it feel less like just a restaurant and more like a place where you’re always welcome. The price is honestly pretty reasonable too, considering the times. After the all-you-can-eat and a few drinks, my bill usually runs around $60-70. And for 2024, that feels like a steal, especially for the quality of food and drinks you’re getting. Speaking of drinks, if you’re a fan of alcohol, they have a fantastic selection. You’re not just getting the standard stuff—they’ve got some really high-end choices, and it’s clear they care about what they serve. Beyond the food and drinks, the atmosphere is another thing I love. It’s so laid-back and calming. You can come here to enjoy good food and drinks without feeling rushed or pressured. There’s a sense of comfort, almost like the restaurant itself has a personality—unpretentious and focused on making people feel at home. Honestly, every time I leave, I feel like I’ve had more than just a meal. The service, food, and atmosphere all come together in such a genuine way that it feels like a more special place to come to, and that’s rare, and it’s what keeps me coming back.
Shaoqing Zhong
a year agoOne of the best Shabu Shabu restaurants I have ever been to. The atmosphere inside is Japanese like; peaceful and Woody. The all you can eat meal plan has amazing quality of pork and beef. Sauces are hand made which is what wins me over. If you like all you can eat and you like hotpot style of food. This place is one of the best in LA for sure. Go check it out.
Long Lu
a year agoDon’t waste your money don’t come to this place. This restaurant is awful and the food is trash. Almost 40$ for the seafood dish and it isn’t fresh you can smell and taste it is turning bad after you boiled it also they only give you 1 fishball and they cut it a half. Chicken wings are smaller than a dumpling. They wrapped a skinny beef slide around an onion to make it look bigger to trick you. The beef isn’t fresh also. DO NOT TRUST ALL THE GOOD REVIEWS FOR THIS RESTAURANT THEY BOUGHT THOSE REVIEWS FOR SURE. We had a dine in for 7 people and they add 20% tips by wrote it in the receipt not by their system and all the food in the receipt is same thing just different price. THIS PLACE IS SCAM.
Cynthia Bao
a year agoThis is a quaint little family run business. My husband and I come for the kushi katsu ever since discovering this dish in Osaka, Japan. Kushikatsu is a rarity and this is the only place we've found that has it with such a vast menu variety. The kushikatsu has a very light battered coating that is crunchy and savory. Everything is always perfectly cooked. Their chicken karaage is also lightly battered and flavorful, they serve it with a citrus mayo. Their shabu is light and clean, their broth isn't heavy like other hotpot places. Their meat is soft and tender, very fresh. I particularly like their sesame dipping sauce with the shabu. They have packaged shabu dinners and also ayce. We came today for a nice date night. They are short staffed with only the two of them but their service never wavered. The gentleman that fries all the skewers and meats is so polite, the hostess who serves the drinks and cashiers is also very hospitable. They both alternated washing the dishes between serving tables as well. I hope this business continues to do well and thrives in this small little tokyo plaza.
Isadora
2 years agoIt's a lowkey, average shabu shabu experience. We walked in on a whim and enjoyed our time. We went for the Kobe Beef and regular, it was good but not exceptional. The atmosphere was very relaxing though. It was pretty quiet too. Service was leisurely but we weren't in a rush luckily. If you want a simple Shabu Shabu experience, this is it, but there are better options in Little Tokyo.