If you're looking for a satisfying meal that's both healthy and delicious, then look no further than Shabu! That's a type of meal but today, we're diving in to this particular shabu place, Shabugu. This popular chain of shabu shabu restaurants is known for its high-quality meats, fresh vegetables, and tasty soups.
Recently, my bf, Kevin and I decided to check out one of their locations here in Chiang Mai. We'd heard great things about their food and were eager to try it for ourselves. The restaurant was clean and bright, with a cozy atmosphere.
We decided to not start with any appetizers as we were not that hungry. We just went straight to the main event, the shabu shabu. We ordered the beef set, which came with a mix of vegetables, noodles, and of course, the meat itself.
Another thing that I can't forget to mention is their sauces! Such a huge variety compared to other shabu shabu place. From suki sauce, ponsu sauce, flavored soy sauce, seafood sauce and my fav of all these, white sesame sauce!!
The staff brought out a hot pot and filled it with a steaming broth of our choices. We opted for the mala soup, which was spicy and flavorful and a pork bone broth just to make a flavor contrast with the other soup we went for. The meats were fresh and high-quality.
We loved being able to cook everything ourselves, as it allowed us to control the cooking time and make sure everything was cooked just the way we liked it. I love my meat seriously just few second dips so it's still soft and full of the magic beef flavor. Same goes for the veggies, I love it when it's still crisp and flavorful, not mushy.
One thing we appreciated about Shabugu was that it wasn't a buffet-style restaurant. Instead, you ordered a set menu that included everything you needed for the meal. This made for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience, as we didn't have to worry about constantly getting up to refill our plates. Also, every time with buffet, I just end up not being able to control myself and getting too full.
Lovely shabu experience at Shabugu. The staff were attentive and friendly, the food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy shabu in Chiang Mai. For us, we would like to go around and try all the shabu places Chiang Mai has to offer. It's going to be a while before we're back but I'll make sure we be back!