Shabuya

820 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803, United States
+1 626-458-3392
$$$ Shabu-shabu restaurant
(350 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Shabuya is a laid-back spot in Alhambra specializing in shabu-shabu, offering a casual dining experience centered around hot pot cooking. Located on East Valley Boulevard, it’s a popular choice for groups and families looking to share a meal where everyone can customize their selections from a wide variety of fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables.

The restaurant’s atmosphere leans toward spacious and relaxed, with no loud music or overwhelming noise, making it a comfortable place to linger over several rounds of cooking. Because shabu-shabu is a social, interactive meal, Shabuya suits gatherings of friends or family who enjoy taking their time dipping into the hot pot and experimenting with different broths and dipping sauces. The Sukiyaki and Tom Yum soup bases, along with options like pork belly, wagyu beef, and an array of seafood, keep the menu interesting and varied.

One of the things locals seem to appreciate is that the broths maintain their flavor even after refills, rather than being watered down, which helps keep each pot lively throughout the meal. The salad bar and side dishes add some variety to accompany the main hot pot experience, giving a more balanced meal. Service here generally comes off as attentive and helpful, with staff frequently checking in and supporting meat orders, although there are occasional signs of busyness that can slow down the timing.

Shabuya tends to be busier on weekends and evenings, so stopping by during a weeknight, like a Tuesday, might offer a quieter and more spacious experience. The combination of a chill environment and a broad menu makes it appealing for those who enjoy interactive dining without the pressure of a formal restaurant setting.

For those who like to round out their meal more casually, the dessert and drink options include a variety of milk teas, Soju cocktails, and small ice cream scoops with flavors like matcha green tea and ube purple yam, adding to the overall ease and friendliness of the place.

Overall, Shabuya works well as a spot where local food lovers and newcomers can explore shabu-shabu without breaking the bank, especially in a neighborhood where Asian dining options are diverse but often a bit more mainstream. It's a comfortable setting to catch up and enjoy a shared, hands-on meal.

What they serve
Serves alcohol
Has all you can eat
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves happy-hour drinks
Has salad bar
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
350 Reviews
Ying Liang

09 Jan 2026

Celebrated with a group of friends here and had a great time. We made reservations the morning of and were able to fit a party of 8. Very popular location and gets crowded at dinner. The staff was helpful and kind. Service is fantastic. The tables are clean, ingredients are well organized and fresh. Plenty of tasty options to choose from, especially different meats and seafood. You get your own individual pot so you can customize the soup/spice you want. Spicy seems decently spicy here. Prices are typical and expected for the quality. Definitely check it out if you’re nearby!

wanDUH

25 Dec 2025

Came here with the family for dinner. Was expecting this place to be kinda packed but it was pretty dead. But it was a Tuesday night. Lol. The place is very spacious. Environment was very chill. No loud music or anything unpleasant. They have a lot of different things you could choose from. Seafood items, vegetables, different sauces. Pretty good if you like hotpot.

Andy

23 Dec 2025

My first shabushabu experience was here and I have to say I was not disappointed. After visiting two other similar places, being HaiDiLao and All That Shabu on main, this one takes the cake for many reasons. First, it's the cheapest of all three. Two, the servers were VERY attentive and friendly. They frequently offered to order more meats from the kitchen for us and kept asking if they could do anything for us. Three, the food was pretty good! The sauces and the noodles, tofus, other meats from the AYCE buffet was much better than the others. This is probably going to be my go to if I want to eat hot pot :) it's also very close. And of course like I said, at lunch time you can't beat $26 AYCE, while I paid $29 for all you can shabu, and about $130 for HaiDiLao.

Tina Nguyen

29 Nov 2025

I’ve been here about 3 times! A good variety of veggies, seafood, and sauces! Broths were well seasoned and flavorful. My partner got the spicy broth (I think it was the mala) and I got the tonkotsu. I also loved that they used the same broth that you ordered when refilling instead of diluting the original broth with a basic stock. Service was phenomenal! All the employees worked well together and helped each other out so service was fast. Cuts of meat were good and were quickly brought out. I wished they also served cooked dishes.

Victor Chi

03 Oct 2025

Rib eye was the winner this visit. Seafood and veggie buffet are good. Sauce selection is good. Service was lacking. Had to ask where our order was a couple times while sitting there a while. Then they brought out double orders for us. They're nice and courteous, but just had trouble multitasking and/or making their rounds to get our meat orders

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