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Echo Park - Kushi Shabu restaurant
5.7

Kushi Shabu

  • Echo Park
  • $$
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Toy-sized portions, king-sized prices

Kushi Shabu treats us to marbled Kobe beef with a texture like a dream and flavors to match, and richly succulent AYCE beef and pork shabu shabu. But the magic falters with overpriced plates, an overwhelmingly numerous menu, and portions that leave more to be desired than to be savored.

  • Okay Quality

    Quality varies; fresh meats and veggies are hit-or-miss depending on dish.

  • Bad Value

    Overpriced for mediocre food, not worth it even for all you can eat.

Top 3 dishes at Kushi Shabu

  1. 1

    Marbled Kobe Beef 🏆

    Tender kobe beef with melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavors.

    Marbled Kobe Beef dish
  2. 2

    AYCE Beef and Pork Shabu Shabu

    Tender, well-prepared high-quality beef; great for the price.

    AYCE Beef and Pork Shabu Shabu dish
  3. 3

    Kobe-Style All You Can Eat

    Kobe-style beef is tender, melts in your mouth, and is deliciously marbled.

    Kobe-Style All You Can Eat dish

Vibe: Authentic aura, diluted drinks

Descending here is a trip to Asia, with an ambiance so hearteningly warm and traditional that it feels almost like home. Private booths and tatami rooms offer a slice of quiet romance. However, their drinks seem to carry more water than strength except for the slightly redeeming sake.

  • Great Aesthetic

    Cozy, warm, traditional ambiance transports guests to authentic Asia.

  • Okay for Dates

    Great spot for dates, though some find the pricing quite high.

  • Bad Drinks

    Drinks were watered down, except sake which was comparatively better.

Perks: Hit-or-miss service amid calm chaos

Parking isn't an issue at Kushi Shabu, with validated parking in an underground plaza lot. They handle reservations splendidly, accommodating even large parties with private rooms. However, the often loudly disruptive crowds and inconsistent service experience douse the otherwise serene atmosphere.

  • Great for Groups

    Very accommodating to large parties with private rooms and ample space.

  • Okay Service

    Service varies, some encounters with slow or rude moments amidst general positivity.

  • Hard To Hear

    Loud and raucous crowds sometimes disrupt the otherwise serene atmosphere.