Shabu Zen
Japanese Hot Pot, Vegan Broth
Vegan options
Very vegan-friendly ★ 3.9 (1,527) · $$ · Restaurant · Japanese, Asian · Hours
Popular tips: "Specify veggie broth to ensure a vegan base as pork broth is default"
Must-try: veggie platter, broth, soup
Praised for: friendly service
Shabu Zen serves Japanese-style tabletop hot pot with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and customizable broths, including vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with many seating options and a focus on set menus paired with broth choices like miso or Szechuan, though some guests mention the lack of a sauce bar. Pricing is mid-range but can become pricey with many add-ons; service quality varies with some delays noted during busy times.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Monday 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM-11:15 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM-11:15 PM
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80 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
Vegan Friendliness
iVery vegan-friendly
B
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Clearly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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