The Best Places to Get Shabu Shabu in Atlanta
Shabu Shabu – it’s not just fun to say, it’s a great way to enjoy your food. If you’ve had Chinese Hot Pot dinners, Shabu Shabu is similar – both feature meat, seafood and veggies in a delicious, bubbling broth. But Shabu Shabu is a little more interactive. You’re provided a plate of uncooked meat, veggies, dumplings, udon and more – it’s up to you to mix it exactly the way you want it. With a number of incredible Asian restaurants around Atlanta’s Buford Highway, Duluth, Gwinnett and other enclaves, it’s time to let Shabu Shabu shine.
9292 Shabu
3780 Old Norcross Rd Suite 110, Duluth, GA 30096
Korean BBQ and Shabu Shabu are a match made in heaven – both feature delicious uncooked cuts of meat, veggies and more brought to your table so that you can do the cooking. That’s why 9292 Shabu makes perfect sense, combining the two interactive cuisines under one roof. Pick between dash, veggie, beef bone and other broths, then select your mix of meat and seafood to make your Shabu Shabu sensational.
Chubby Cattle
2180 Pleasant Hill Rd SUITE B20, Duluth, GA 30096
The newest kid on the block, people have been coming in droves for Chubby Cattle’s slick interiors and delicious Shabu Shabu menu. Look for wagyu beef and pricing to match your budget/hunger. They have four different tiers, including a basic, silver, gold and diamond wagyu, ranging in price from $38/person to $88/person. Try the Sukiyaki broth, made with pasteurized egg.
J’s Mini HotPot Deluxe
4897 Buford Hwy NE #160, Chamblee, GA 30341
We couldn’t mention a delicious hot pot place without finding one in Buford Highway. J’s Mini Hot Pot deluxe fits the bill (they also have a location in Duluth). They advertise as a typical Chinese hot pot restaurant, but all the ingredients are provided raw for you to add to your soup, Shabu Shabu style. They have great broth options, including an incredible miso based broth that is the perfect ocean of deliciousness to dip your shrimp dumpling into.
Nakato
1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
This classic Buckhead restaurant has been a place for parties and other special events for decades. But their best kept secret may be the “Shabu-Shabu” Fondue. The dish uses a Japanese “Kobe” broth and they bring out super thin slices of sirloin, along with tofu, noodles and seasonal veggies. Order the fondue for two the next time you visit Nakato.
Gom Shabu Shabu
Multiple Locations – Duluth, Suwanee, Johns Creek
Got Shabu Shabu is the most ubiquitous shabu shabu restaurant in Atlanta. With locations in Duluth, Suwanee and Johns Creek, they have Northeast Atlanta covered for all their Shabu Shabu needs. The broth is the base for everything at Gom, and they use a house recipe broth made with 10 vegetables and other ingredients (and it’s MSG free). Choose from seafood and meat including lamb, beef, tripe, pork, shrimp, clam and more.
