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Zabu Zabu

Zabu Zabu

(Now Closed)
Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
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  • Sherman Y.heart icon on user image
    Sherman YanJune 1, 2015
    imo....just the ayce shabu is all you really need....although they offer small plates or sushi for extra. Wagyu style beef is really thinly sliced and great marbles on them....def would come back.
  • Christian F.heart icon on user image
    Christian FengFebruary 3, 2016
    If you get unlimited sushi 🍣 load up on the roles. They are quality rolls and good bang for the buck.
  • Diana D.heart icon on user image
    Diana DoJanuary 21, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The beef and pork are always my staple. Agadashi tofu and sake mussels are good appetizers.
  • Andrew N.
    Andrew NormanMarch 22, 2014
    I'm a gwi Lo and even I love the beef tongue shabu. Best of all the meat selections
  • Jason M.heart icon on user image
    Jason MowOctober 27, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great beef and different broths. All you can eat option is great too!
  • Jenny S.heart icon on user image
    Jenny SetaMarch 21, 2014
    Happy hr (before 7pm) is $23 for endless shabu. $28 after 7. Great shabu and excellent service!
  • Brianna P.heart icon on user image
    Brianna PaceventoJuly 30, 2013
    Oh my lord this is some of the tastiest food I've ever eaten. Definitely come eat here!!!!!
  • Marlon E.heart icon on user image
    Marlon EJanuary 13, 2016
    Go during happy hour (Saturday, 5-7pm) for the best value.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SatterfieldSeptember 1, 2013
    Good food and service I would come back!
  • Shou W.
    Shou WatanabeJanuary 24, 2013
    Endless Shabu Shabu (meat) or small plates (appetizers) for $30/person. Or pay $37/person to get them both!
  • Heather C.
    Heather CDecember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great shabu - the Japanese sake broth was really tasty.
  • Kate T.heart icon on user image
    Kate T.August 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Come here during happy hour for an awesome discounted shabu experience!
  • Jenny S.heart icon on user image
    Jenny SetaMarch 21, 2014
    Btw tip is included in the bill. A little tricky: we almost tipped double!
  • David O.heart icon on user image
    David OrrNovember 29, 2015
    Each refill you receive will drastically decrease in quality. It's cheap but not really worth it.
  • Andrew N.
    Andrew NormanMarch 22, 2014
    House sake is generous portion
  • M C.heart icon on user image
    M ChiangMay 12, 2013
    Suikyaki broth is yummy
  • Sierra S.
    Sierra SummersApril 14, 2013
    Traditional broth is just plain water
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