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ShabuShabu GEN, New York, NY

ShabuShabu GEN

4.4
4.4
81 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
239 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003-8507

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ShabuShabu GEN offers a delightful dining experience with "top quality food and service" and a cozy ambiance. Highlights include "melt in your mouth Wagyu" and friendly staff who guide guests through their meals. Though slightly pricey, it is said to be "worth every penny" for its authentic Japanese cuisine.
81 Reviews
  1. Laurence VIP

    Munich1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good and the staff was so sweet and friendly. 10/10
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Laurence, really appreciate your kind and sweet words! I We were more than happy to have you guys and enjoy your time together! See you soon ;) Cheers, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  2. Dennis

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced for some vegatables and 10 slices of beef. Services is meh and food is below mid. I have never left a restaurant feeling like I got scammed but this restaurant I got scammed.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for visiting us, Dennis. We're sorry to hear that you weren't completely satisfied. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll do our best to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you again Best regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  3. Miguel Ángel VIP

    Mexico City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Una experiencia muy buena, la comida y el servicio excelente
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Miguel! It's always pleasure to hear that our guests had a delightful time with us. We look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  4. W

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Top quality food and service for Shabu shabu and other selections.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    W, thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review! Knowing that you had a great time at our restaurant makes us incredibly happy. Hope to see you again! Best regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  5. Colin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    ShabuShabu GEN was a great experience all around! The ambiance was cozy, the staff was super friendly and helpful and the food was next level delicious. Sanjida and Ivy were wonderful as they guided us through how to cook and enjoy the meal. ShabuShabu GEN is admittedly a little pricey but it's worth every penny! Don't skip the Japanese wagyu!
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your awesome review, Colin! We're thrilled you enjoyed dining with us and can't wait to see you again! Best regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  6. Cristy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 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!!!
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your warm review, Cristy! We're happy you had a fantastic experience and can't wait to see you again! Best Regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  7. Laureen

    New York City67 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Awful choice. Poor food overpriced and unattractive setting.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Laureen. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. We truly value your feedback and will use it improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Best regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  8. ALICE

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 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.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Really appreciate your kind words, Alice! We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us. It's great to know that our service and value met your expectations. We're looking forward to your next visit! Best regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  9. Nicole

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience and Amazing Food. Deeply immersive in the Japanese Colture.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for your kind words, Nicole! It brings us so much joy to know that you enjoyed your meal with us. We look forward to serving you again! Best Regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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  10. Shari VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 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.
    ShabuShabu GENResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Shari! It's always pleasure to hear that our guests had a delightful time with us. We can't wait to have you back again! Best Regards, Shabu Shabu Gen Team

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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 4.4 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 10 times today
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239 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003-8507

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th street between 2nd and 3rd avenure
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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