しゃぶしゃぶ · Shabu shabu in Fairfax
You're the chef. Here's how it goes.
01
Your own pot.
Pull up a seat at the counter. Every seat has its own burner and its own pot, so everyone cooks it just the way they like.
First time? Your server walks you through it. That's the thing people write about most.
02
Pick your broth.
Six to choose from. Kombu comes with every set; the others are $3.
- KombuSeaweed, the classic
- Spicy misoBold, vegan
- TonkotsuPork bone
- ChickenLight, comforting
- SukiyakiSweet soy
- TomatoHerbs, vegetarian
03
Pick your plate.
Thin-sliced, by the ounce, from Mini (4 oz) to King Kong (15 oz). Or go half and half: combos of beef and seafood from $25.
- Photo comingChicken breastfrom $20
- Photo comingPork tenderloinfrom $20
04
Out it comes.
Your plate, sliced thin, with everything that goes in the pot alongside it.
Every set comes with: seasonal veggie platter, tofu, udon, glass noodles, sauces, and white or brown rice. Free napa refills on all orders.
05 · Mix your sauce
ごまGoma
Our sesame and peanut based sauce. Creamy, nutty.
Or both
ポン酢Ponzu
Our citrus-based soy sauce. Bright, salty.
Make it yours: pressed garlic, green onions, white radish. Like spicy? Ask for our hot drops.
06
Swish, swish.
It gets its name from the Japanese onomatopoeia for “swish, swish,” as each piece of meat is lightly swished around in boiling broth before eating.
A few seconds is all a thin slice needs.
07
Dip. Eat with rice.
Straight from the pot into your sauce, then onto your rice. White or brown, your call.
08
Finish with soup.
By now your broth has soaked up everything you cooked in it. Add the udon and glass noodles and make it a soup bowl.
Then enjoy!
Next time
Go big.
First time?
They'll walk you through it.
“Mariana was amazing! She had the best suggestions for us since it was our first time at Shabu Shabu.”
“We were confused on how to eat the food and she was patiently and respectfully explained it to us! Service is definitely a 10/10.”
“Modern Japanese décor and attentive staff who patiently explained the ordering process, perfect for first-timers.”
Your pot's waiting.
Cal Shabu serves the following foods in raw form with the intent that you the consumer will be cooking them: beef, chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp, scallops and mussels. Consuming the above mentioned foods raw may increase your risk of food borne illness. Our sauces contain peanut and seed oil. It is your responsibility to discuss any of your possible food allergies with your server. Our ponzu sauce contains gluten. Our soup base contains gluten and fish.