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ShabuShabu GEN, New York, NY

ShabuShabu GEN

4.6
4.6
76 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
Sukiyaki Shabu Shabu Gen is a Japanese style hot pot restaurant.
We provide extremely silken textured high quality Japanese A5 Wagyu dip in Umami broth. Let's make a bond with friends and family over our incredible cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Shabu-shabu
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 287-0107
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    East Village
  • Cross Street
    5th street between 2nd and 3rd avenure
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    7 min walk from 2nd Avenue Station (F), 7 min walk from Astor Pl Station (6), 8 min walk from 8 Street Station (R W), 1 min walk from 2nd Avenue & East 6 Street (M15 Bus Stop)
  • Additional
    Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ShabuShabu GEN offers a "wonderful food and lovely service" experience that keeps guests coming back. Highlights include the Japanese wagyu and pork shabu shabu, with many calling it "one of the best shabu shabu experiences." While some crave non-dairy desserts, the overall ambiance and dining quality are highly praised.

76 Reviews
  1. Cristy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The servers are so friendly and the food is FANTASTIC!!!

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  2. Laureen

    VIP

    New York City

    63 reviews

    2.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Awful choice. Poor food overpriced and unattractive setting.

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  3. ALICE

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Shabu Shabu at Gen. The service was great. Will go back again.

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  4. Nicole

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience and Amazing Food. Deeply immersive in the Japanese Colture.

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  5. Shari

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Run don’t walk to this authentic Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki experience. Melt in your mouth Wagyu. Highly recommend.

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  6. Stephen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Best Shabu Shabu experience I have ever had - definitely check it out!

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  7. Liz

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. But the service was horrible. The server dropped by noodles on the table and then used her hands to pick it back up into the bowl and served it to me.

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  8. Mary

    Sydney

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious sukiyaki, excellent value for NYC, highly recommend

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  9. Shirley

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very overpriced. Food is not in a good quality! Would not recommend.

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  10. Luis

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great about ShabuShabu GEN. I highly recommend it.

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FAQs

ShabuShabu GEN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 287-0107.

ShabuShabu GEN is rated 4.6 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ShabuShabu GEN

239 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003-8507

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th street between 2nd and 3rd avenure
  • Area
    East Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Shabu-shabu
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    7 min walk from 2nd Avenue Station (F), 7 min walk from Astor Pl Station (6), 8 min walk from 8 Street Station (R W), 1 min walk from 2nd Avenue & East 6 Street (M15 Bus Stop)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch
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