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King Shabu Shabu, Riverwoods, IL

King Shabu Shabu

4.8 (198)
$31 to $50
Shabu-shabu
2055 Milwaukee Ave, Riverwoods, IL 60015

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Shabu-Shabu is a type of Japanese cuisine that involves the diner cooking fresh, seasonal vegetables and thinly sliced meat in a steaming pot of water at their table. Traditionally, the primary meat cooked is beef, but modern cuisine has evolved to include other meats and seafood. At King Shabu Shabu, we serve several grades of premium beef, including Japanese A5 Wagyu; Berkshire pork; chicken; lamb and a variety of seafood. Vegetables, rice, dipping sauces and noodles are served with each entrée.

Our full-service bar includes craft cocktails, draft beer, fine wine, chilled sake and the most extensive selection of Japanese whisky around the North Shore.

We currently have dining open indoors and outdoors. We have a shabu shabu only menu indoors and a special outdoor patio menu with cooked and prepared items, weather permitting.

At King Shabu Shabu, we strive to give every customer a memorable dining experience. Come join us at the steamiest restaurant on the North Shore!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Shabu-shabu, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    When considering an event space to leave a lasting impression, nothing is more interactive, elegant and accommodating than King Shabu Shabu. We have expanded our restaurant and can now host private parties. Please call (224) 619-1877 or email info@kingshabu.com for availability.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo Grove
  • Cross street
    Milwaukee Ave and Deerfield Rd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 198 people are saying

King Shabu Shabu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

198 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago / Illinois6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place!!! Outstanding meal as always!

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  2. RichardB

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing to add.

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  3. DisappointedDiner

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love King Shabu Shabu! Always amazing food and friendly service.

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  4. Larry

    Philadelphia County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server (Lou) was great

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  5. SaraE VIP

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints! Great service, nice ambiance, and healthy food. King Shabu Shabu always makes for a perfect evening out!

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  6. raymundoperezv

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food and service. Great meat quality, easy reservation process

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  7. Zowie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois38 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    When we first arrived, we were seated in the back room, which was stark, nothing on the walls but gray paint, and not very enticing to sit for an expensive dinner. When i requested to move to the main dining room, the maitre d first said "no" then changed his mind. With respect to the food, we had never been to a Shabu Shabu hot pot cooking restaurant before, and could have used a little more guidance on how to cook the food, and the manner in which it was served. We ordered appetizers, but the waiter forgot to place them as an order, and simply brought out our main course, so we then asked to cancel the appetizers, which was just as well, because we saved $30.00 off the bill. The food in my opinion was WAY overpriced for what was offered. The Wagyu beef was good but the portion was tiny. The other steak & pork items tasted good when we smothered the food in the dipping sauces. I might try the place one more time if the prices weren't so steep.

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  8. Bridgette

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a place you go for the experience! Not only is it delicious high quality food, but the experience is why I would recommend it the most!

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  9. Norma VIP

    Chicago / Illinois49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time there, and my friend's first time. We really enjoyed our food an the portions.

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  10. StarfishSushi

    Chicago / Illinois68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Shabu Shabu in riverwoods, IL! Great food, great options , drinks were great! Service was attentive and quick!

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FAQs

King Shabu Shabu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 619-1877.

King Shabu Shabu is rated 4.8 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Northwest Suburbs
  5. Buffalo Grove

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Google Map for King Shabu Shabu

2055 Milwaukee Ave, Riverwoods, IL 60015

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Milwaukee Ave and Deerfield Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Buffalo Grove
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Shabu-shabu, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    When considering an event space to leave a lasting impression, nothing is more interactive, elegant and accommodating than King Shabu Shabu. We have expanded our restaurant and can now host private parties. Please call (224) 619-1877 or email info@kingshabu.com for availability.
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