A cook-your-own-meal place, it offers one solid hour of “eatertainment” as you swish paper-thin slices of rib-eye beef, vegetables, and noodles in a vat of boiling water at the center of your table, and then dip them into two contrasting sauces—a tangy soy-vinegar mix and a lush sesame sauce. After you finish your main dish, you’re given little bowls for spooning out the “soup” you’ve created while dipping. The food is simple yet flavorful and the cooking so much fun that even picky children will chow down (though because of the possibility of burns, I wouldn’t recommend Shabu Tatsu for kids under 4).
New York City
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Shabu Tatsu
216 E 10th St (btw First and Second Aves.)
Courtesy of Shabu Tatsu / Tony Yang (PaprTape)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
East Village & Noho
Hours
Daily 5–9pm
Transportation
Subway: 6 to Astor Place or L to Third Ave
Phone
212/477-2972; Sun−Thurs 5−11pm; Fri−Sat 5am−1:30am
Cuisine Type
Japanese
Map
216 E 10th St New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.