Shabu House

Reviews

• Eddie Li

  star star star star star 21 July 2026

  I go to this place pretty often and the food is always mediocre. I went again today, and could tell the quality of the food was better and presentation was better as well. Turns out they have a new owner! Try it out!

• Jennifer Y.

  star star star star star_border 12 July 2026

  Honestly the best hot pot place I've tried in Houston - especially for the price. $12.95 for your own personal hot pot. There are 3 steps: pick a broth, pick a sauce and pick a meat. Personally I always choose 'original pork bone' 'garlic and sesame oil sauce' and 'supreme angus beef combo.' It says combo but all the hot pots come with the same vegetables and noodles from what I've seen. The combos include chinese bok choy, radish, sweet potato, tofu, tomato, two types of noodles (clear, and thick like ramen), thin/long mushrooms, and cabbage. In order to flavor the soup properly I recommend adding the mushrooms, radish and bok choy first. You can tear these into bite sizes for easy eating. The garlic and sesame oil sauce has no added salt in it from what I can tell - I recommend adding a bit from the table as it's a bit bland. The meat quality is medium - there's decent marbling but it could definitely be softer and be sliced thinner. For the price I feel like it's very decent. There are also four add-ons that come with the table including garlic, crushed pepper oil, and green onions. I recommend adding a couple spoonfuls of each of these to the soup as it gives it a nice kick. The hot plate is pretty easy to handle. I don't speak chinese but what I've gathered is that the far right button (two concentric circles) is the on/off button. The middle right button is high heat, and the middle left button is low heat. I've no idea what the far left button is but I never had to touch it. This establishment is incredibly clean. The vegetables seem well washed, the tables don't feel sticky, everything seems new and in great shape. And of course each hot pot is individual so if you're someone who doesn't like sharing germs that could be a plus.

• Serena Cheng

  star star star star star_border 8 July 2026

  One of my favorite hot oot places to go. I have been going for years. I gave it four stars because it seems like they have begun giving less food for the price however it is still one of my favorite go to hot pot places. Went with a few friends and we were all able to have our own mini pots to cook the meat and vegetables that we like. We didn't have to share a pot with the group. Also they have a variety of soup bases and sauces for you to pick along with any additional add on you might like. It is a bit pricier but if you're in the mood for hot pot it's on of my favorite go to places. They also have pots that are pre made if you want to try that out.

• Chris Russek

  star star star star star 6 July 2026

  Absolutely love this place. Food is phenomenal!

• Taylor Hill

  star star star star star 3 July 2026

  Delicious food and you get what you pay for! very sweet customer service and the caramel milk tea is great. It was very welcoming and the lamb shoulder was sooo good.