We found Shabu through a neighbor. As long as we have lived here, we didn't know they were here, much less so close to us. We arrived on a Saturday when they opened at 5pm. We were seated right away and asked if we'd been...here before. We've been to hot pots, but not here, so we were given Shabu (swish) school-101. Mama came in a few minutes later and not only greeted us, but thanked us and told us a few stories. The meat freshly sliced, and it was excellent. I had the 5oz beef, and my wife had the chicken/beef option.
We started with the pickled cucumber salad ($2.50 I think). A small Sapporo light beer for her, and a large Asahi for me topped off the meal. When we left, the place was packed, and folks walking in were asked if they had reservations. I gathered that as the night got later, reservations were required to be seated. I think there are about 18-20 seats, with four of them towards the back closer to the kitchen. I think those four towards the back are coveted by regulars. The servers will tell you where to sit, and they fire up the heater under your hot pot as you come in. We will absolutely be back.More