Mmmm...shabu shabu!  It had been a year since I had shabu shabu and boy did I miss it.  Ugh, sad face, since I had to go to Montreal to get it.  I kind of wish I could move to Montreal, if only Canada would have me!Anyway.  The place was on top of their game.  It wasn't too crowded, the food came out fast and the meat was fresh and delicious.  I went with the traditional broth and my boyfriend... more

Where I come from, while having a shabu shabu you might as well drop your wallet into the pot so expensive is the experience.Hanashima hits the spot on all fronts. Firstly, it is a very informal setting and elegantly minimalistic. High stools, a long counter and an individual burner for each guest are really all it takes for shabu shabu, no bells and whistles added.Secondly, it is incredibly... more

I have been wanting to try this place for a couple of years now, and I am happy that we did.  This is only my second Shabu Shabu experience, so I do not claim to be any sort of expert.  You can order either a small or a large here.  I recommend a small for one person or a large for two people to share.  My husband ordered the traditional broth with beef, because he wanted to try shabu in the... more