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oregoncook Jan 19, 2013 10:28 PM

Shabu Chic?

Has anyone tried Shabu Chic in the ID? Or do you know of any other shabu available? Thanks.

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    oregoncook Jan 27, 2013 09:52 PM

    Thank you all for your input. As an occasional visitor from rural Oregon to your fun city with so many restaurants, I don't think I'll put this one on my go to list.
    OC

    1. terrier Jan 27, 2013 08:44 PM

      Went there tonight. The only novel thing about it is individual burners at the (large) counter. There are only 3 tables for those wanting to go family-style.

      There's absolutely nothing there you couldn't make at home after stopping by uwajimaya to buy the following:

      pre-sliced meat and/or pork dumplings, assuming you don't have the inclination to make your own
      napa cabbage
      enoki mushrooms
      a carrot
      firm tofu
      bok choy
      packaged fresh udon
      harusame (glass noodles)
      miso paste or kombu
      a table-top burner if you don't have one.

      Their spicy miso broth was pretty good, but I could have made the same meal at home for less without any trouble, which is not normally what I'm looking for at a restaurant. In hindsight, I should have gone to Sichuanese Cuisine.

      1. fuzzyboy Jan 27, 2013 05:27 PM

        simple stuff, not much variety. it's pretty small inside.

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          sweetpotater Jan 20, 2013 03:37 PM

          Yep. I don't remember the details, but we liked it and left stuffed.

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