Category: | Restaurant, |
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Address: | 148 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA |
Zip code: | 02141 |
Website: | https://www.shabumein.com/ |
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Monday: | Closed |
Tuesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Thursday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Friday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Saturday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Sunday: | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
We tried the hot pot with both the house pork broth and tom yum. The house broth was very mild and imparted almost no flavor when used for cooking. The tom yum with its spicy citrus sour favors was good and we used it for almost everything.
Portion size and value was was good. Seafood Supreme for two at $32 had a nice selection including a lobster tail and included an additional 6 large tasty shrimp with assorted fish and seafood. Napa was good and we tried corn as a change up. Seafood dumplings were a nice, inexpensive add on.
They added dividers to the tables for small parties and do seat small parties at the same, long table.
Having a reservation was key, and service was friendly. They did a good job of explaining the process and recommending cooking times for each item.
Fun, interactive and tasty. Kudos to the cook ;)
Most significant issue was that they served people at outside tables and used the side door next to our table frequently causing a very strong blast of cold air. Good thing we had hot soup.
If the weather permits, consider ordering your hot pot on the patio. They have portable burners and the attentive staff won't forget about you out there.
Shabu & Mein always surpases expectations the GM is awesome and the the bar is legit!!!! The food is so good and the bar tenders are very very personable, we love it; even during quarantine.
They keep a good covid-19 protocol!
Great experience!!!!
The BEST hot pot in the entire Northeast. It’s not even close.
The staff is amazing as well……. But the food is absolutely incredible. This place is a MUST go to. Incredible all around experience.