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Shabu Shabu House
Shabu-ShabuShabu-ShabuHot PotLittle TokyoFamily Dining1991
A Little Tokyo institution since 1991, Shabu-Shabu House in the Japanese Village Plaza Mall serves traditional shabu-shabu hot pot with thin-sliced beef and fresh vegetables.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Little Tokyo
- Since
- 1991
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About
Shabu-Shabu House has occupied its Japanese Village Plaza Mall location in Little Tokyo since 1991, offering a pure expression of the communal hot pot tradition. Diners cook thin-sliced beef in a clear dashi broth at their tables, dipping in ponzu or sesame sauce — the same format as in Japan. The restaurant is a perennial family destination for the Little Tokyo community.
Neighborhood & visiting
Shabu Shabu House sits in Little Tokyo, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Traditional shabu-shabu format since 1991
- Japanese Village Plaza Mall — center of Little Tokyo community dining
- Pure hot pot: thin-sliced beef, ponzu, sesame dipping sauces
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Frequently asked
About Shabu Shabu House
- Is Shabu Shabu House an authentic shabu-shabu restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Yes — Shabu Shabu House is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for shabu-shabu in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Shabu Shabu House located?
- Shabu Shabu House is located at 127 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Shabu Shabu House?
- Shabu Shabu House does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Los Angeles we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Shabu Shabu House?
- Shabu Shabu House sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for shabu-shabu of this format in Los Angeles.
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