One Pot Shabu Shabu - San Jose

Salim Ali Khan a year ago

It was about time that we tried Shabu Shabu and we did it. Loved the experience every bit and i have tried to break it down into a few dimensions that probably would cover our visit. To start with we went there on a weekday and found a parking spot right outside. Ambiance: One Pot Shabu Shabu offers a modern and clean dining environment that is both welcoming and comfortable. The minimalist décor with sleek furniture and subtle lighting creates a pleasant atmosphere that is ideal for casual dining. The layout is spacious, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable shabu shabu experience, whether you're dining alone or with a group. The ambiance is enhanced by the friendly chatter of fellow diners and the appealing aroma of the broths. Food: The food at One Pot Shabu Shabu is exceptional, with a focus on fresh and high-quality ingredients. Diners can choose from a variety of broths, including traditional, spicy, and unique house specialties, each providing a different depth of flavor. The meat selections are tender and well-marbled, making them perfect for the hot pot cooking method. Seafood options, such as shrimp and fish, are also fresh and flavorful. The vegetable and tofu assortmen

Karl - Mombasa Groom 3 years ago

I really like hot pots, and this one is a really good one for Japanese Shabu Shabu style. They have a set of pre-selections made for most dietary needs or just plain old preferences. Or if you are like me, you can switch things around each time. Besides the core selections, plenty of different sides are also offered as options to enhance your meal, so I'll get the miso broth with American Wagyu beef one time, along with a couple of eggs and maybe some crab. Then next time I'll choose some other variety, though I will almost always get some egg - the eggs boil-cooked in the broth are really very tasty. I also love their sauces, usually switching between them for different experiences with each of the foods. And adding some ramen noodles to the broth is also a nice way to finish it off. The servers were always on top of everything, adding more broth as needed or checking to see if you need seconds of anything, and topping off the broth. This really improved experience since I do use a lot of the sauce and I went through a lot of broth. For those looking for enjoyable and novel experiences, definitely you have a thumbs up from me... 🙂

G Lee Edited 10 months ago

First time. Pretty good hot pot. Garlic miso and traditional seaweed soup broths both good. Surf and turf and American Kobe meets. Induction stovetops help boil the soup fast. Two kinds of sauce… one is a sesame soy saucey type, the other more creamy ponzu. Service was very nice, but too busy and therefore not enough people to be attentive. For instance, filling water and refilling sauces. Three size servings to select from. Got pretty busy on a Friday evening. I will definitely come back. April 2025 update: I always enjoy One Pot. You get stuffed, but it’s a healthy stuffed! They give a ton of veggies and good cuts of meat. I tried the tomato soup this time. I would not recommend it. It’s acidic and tangy. I think these boiled meats are better with savory soups. Scallops are awesome. Kobe is awesome. October 2025. Still one of our favorite shabu shabu. The meat quality is very good.

Alexius K 3 years ago

The nice Japanese restaurant. You have to cook your food by yourself. You will get some vegetables 🥗, meat 🥩 and some base like a soup 🍜. Every table has stoves and you put the stuff in boiled soup. I, personally, didn’t understand such kind of dish. For me it’s better to have it already cooked, but it’s good for entertainment. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and work fast. Can be a lane to get a table.

Gary Lee Edited 4 years ago

Place was clean staff was friendly. Food was not so good. Me and my family went. We tried 3 different types of broth with our Shabu Shabu. All 3 broths were very bland. The portions were good Just not very tasty. Kinda difficult to understand the ordering process also.