Description: Recently I went with a small group dinner at the Japanese Restaurant Shabu Shabu in Rotterdam. According to those who advised this restaurant, it was a good restaurant with good value for money and it was easily accessible to the whole group. Shabu Shabu uses a as much you can eat formula.

Location and accessibility

Shabu Shabu is located in the center of Rotterdam, on the Westblaak 82. It is not far from the famous Beurs Traverse. The restaurant is easily accessible by public transport and by car. Nearby there are parking lots, which are all paid parking are. The full address: Westblaak 82, 3012 KM Rotterdam

Restaurant

The restaurant is located on a busy road and sits on the ground floor of large building. The exterior is not spectacular but of course the inside is the most important part. The restaurant is fairly large, but it is divided into two parts. It has a classic look with dark wood furniture with a sleek shape and light walls. There are both 2 and 4-person tables and come up with more people than just the tables pushed together. The seats are comfortable and sit on benches along the walls which are also fine.

Reception

When you enter you will be greeted by a staff member. You must indicate if you have booked or not. If so, you will be guided to your seat, if not, you may be one of the couches can take place at a table waiting. You can hang your coat in the cloakroom. There was only one host to bring people to the places, making it quite long.

Menu

Shabu Shabu has a as much you can eat formula and the ability to order a la carte. We have provided the first choice, but it does have a few rules. There are five delivery rounds per person per round 5 things you may choose (at lunch 8). All orders to give you a list that you get your order but not individually for each table. You might not be able to order again when you finished all the food when you haven’t done that you get a fine of 1 euro per dish.

The dishes are brought to your table. An advantage of the fine is that you better think about what you want to eat. And believe me, 5 rounds is more than enough to eat tubby.

Dishes

You can choose from a variety of cuisines, including sushi (sticky rice with fish for example), salads, hand rolls Temaki (type cone with salad, fish or meat), soup and hot dishes. The dishes are small with a photo and a description on the menu. Some dishes are a piece, some by three or more. This is also neatly. There are many dishes on the menu, so I will not mention all but a few are very good.

So I found the Ahirue (duck breast) to feast so delicious, deliciously tender with delicious sweet sauce. The Tori Teriyaki (chicken cubes on the plate) were spicy and delicious sushi and Sake (salmon) and Kappa Maki (with cucumber) are nice for in between. The soup will come in very large bowl so you do not be fooled. For vegetarians there is also plenty to eat, namely because many dishes are vegetarian. There is no special kids menu or something, so if you take them, keep this in mind.

Prices

I find the price very acceptable. I paid 30 euro‘s in total, this consisted of 21 euro’s to 9 euro’s for food and drinks and gratuity. This is generally more expensive than average, but I think it is definitely worth buying. Of course you pay a little more because you actually served, but I find absolutely no problem. At the beginning of the week (Monday through Wednesday) cost around 3 euros less than at the end of the week. You can also have lunch, then you spend about 17 euro for the food .

Conclusion

I find this restaurant a great way to eat with a large group. The restaurant is easily accessible and has space to receive any groups. The choice in food is great and the all you can eat formula is great. Also, the food delicious and well prepared. The prices are fine. All in all a good restaurant.


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