Nabemono Shabu Shabu

Alhambra, CA · Shabu-shabu restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Alhambra
#29
of 182 restaurants
City Percentile
70%
rating percentile
Address
Nabemono Shabu Shabu, 27 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone
(626) 703-4439
Website
www.nabemonoshabu.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM Sat

Nabemono Shabu Shabu is a restaurant located in Alhambra, CA. It is one of 182 restaurants listed in Alhambra. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Alhambra city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Nabemono Shabu Shabu

Japanese Shabu Shabu serving high quality ingredients, local & Japanese craft beers, and great company.

Hours

Friday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Grace Lee · Mar 2026

I came here to try this place instead of doing all-you-can-eat shabu shabu. However, they do offer unlimited veggies with their shabu sets, which I thought was a nice compromise. I came with friends on a Saturday and was surprised it wasn't busy. We were seated right away. I ordered the regular beef belly shabu, which comes with 1/2 lb of meat. It turned out to be more than enough, and I even shared some with my friend. The food was decent, but the service was the issue. I wouldn't say they were understaffed -- it just felt like the staff weren't attentive. They stayed in the back and didn't check on customers. It was hard to get their attention for refills on veggies or broth. They pretty much stay at the back. It would help if they had call buttons at the tables. I'd come back if I'm

★★★★★ 5.0 Ann Nguyen · Dec 2025

In a world of All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Shabu Shabu, NabeMono is a refreshing alternative. If you find AYCE to be 'too much,' this is the perfect spot. The pricing is very fair, starting around $16 per person and you truly get what you pay for in terms of quality and quantity. I left feeling perfectly full without the overstuffed feeling of a buffet. The restaurant is clean with a beautiful minimalist style, and unlike many other Shabu spots, you don’t leave smelling like broth! The staff is incredibly friendly and efficient. We ordered one Shabu set and a beef rice bowl, which was plenty for two people. Also, a quick FYI: vegetables are free refills, but keep in mind that mushrooms and tofu are not included in the refills. Definitely recommend!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Michael Huang · Dec 2025

I’ve been coming to this shabu since day one they open and supporting them at least every week during pandemic. Their shabu is by far the best for the price in town. It’s so disappointing everytime we dine in because they’re always short staff. To call someone to get veggies refills or to add on more order it takes forever to flag someone. It’s so hard to enjoy your dinner here. So I figured I’ll order Togo. I placed my ordered at 6:50pm and came in at 7:30pm and it’s still not ready. It’s fine that they’re busy. I waited a good 5 minutes at the front and no staffs around for me to ask if my order was ready. It’s pouring rain outside and I’m parking at the red zone at the front thinking I just run it quick to grab my Togo. A girl staff said to do you mind going to the front I said I came d

★★★★☆ 4.0 Raymond Chacon · Apr 2025

Love this spot. Wife got the regular sized short rib shabu with creamy veg broth. Except for the mushroom and tofu the vege's are neverending! Wife liked it. I got the beef belly rice with shoyu egg. Delicious! Good portion, but with my walnut sized stomach I took half home. Will definitely be back for the happy hour specials, m-f 5-7 pm.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Tony Yu · Aug 2023

Following a friend's recommendation, I went ahead and ordered a large portion of short ribs for both my girlfriend and me. While the meat was decent, it was really the sesame sauce and garlic that elevated the experience. I might opt for a less expensive cut on my next visit. However, while the food delivered on its promise, the service had a few hiccups. Upon entering, we were seated at the bar and kind of left to our own devices. Ordering through toast on my phone (which I personally dislike) was a bit impersonal for me. I'm more a fan of actual menus and some interaction with the staff. Luckily, our food and water arrived pretty quickly, but the staff's attention to our table was minimal until we'd finished our food. A staff member did eventually come around to check if we wanted more

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Shabu-shabu restaurantHot pot restaurant

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