JBBQ & Shabu Smithtown
Overview
JBBQ & Shabu Shabu introduces American diners to two other healthy & popular ways in which the Japanese enjoy their fine meats, vegetables & noodles.
Japanese chefs are often praised, & rightly so, for their many refined cooking techniques which elevate ingredients to world-class appeal. Most famous among Japanese cooking techniques is the art of “sushi” preparation. Eaters worldwide agree that enjoying fish & shellfish sushi-style is divine. But what happens to all the other fine foods grown & prepared in Japan that are not lucky enough to be served as part of a sushi meal?
The first cooking technique is the ancient one: grilling food right at the dinner table. Different than “hibachi” where a chef cooks on a big, rectangular griddle, this is where meats (mostly marinated) & vegetables are cooked by diners themselves on a grill surface over charcoal-aided flame. Once cooked to your favorite level of doneness, the grilled food is usually dipped in a variety of sauces. Draft beers, sake, & soju pair exceptionally well in this “yakiniku” style of cooking, as it is called in Japanese. This set-up may also remind diners of the Korean-style in-table barbecue grills (widely known as KBBQ). It would be fair to say that this is the Japanese equivalent & hence our name, JBBQ!
The other way to showcase quality ingredients is to simply add the fresh, uncooked ingredients for a brief time in a hot pot of a flavored broth of your choosing. “Shabu Shabu” literally means “swish swish” in Japanese & it cleverly describes the action of a diner using a small netted ladle or chopsticks to quickly cook foods (usually under 30 seconds) & then dip into sauces. You’ll be surprised how well this showcases the flavors of the thin-sliced meats, vegetables, & noodles you choose.
At JBBQ & Shabu Shabu, we give you the tools & the setup you need to try the freshest ingredients, minimally-processed, & all cooked without unnecessary cooking oils & fats. Our menu is offered all-you-can-eat (AYCE) all-day with few limitations. Choose just the JBBQ AYCE, or just the Shabu Shabu AYCE, or have both AYCE! We also have discount pricing for Children Under 5ft & Under 3ft.
At weekday Lunch time, we also offer set combo lunch meals designed for quicker service if requested.
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Google Reviews
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First time at the JBBQ in Smithtown NY and it was an amazing experience to say the least! The food was excellent, fresh and so much to choose from. Our waiter Hudi was great!! He explained everything to us and made us feel very welcome. Thank you very much Hudi! A spot we will definitely be coming back to for sure!
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We were out in the area for a family function and couldn’t find a good place to eat. Luckily, we came across JBBQ and decided to give it a try—and we’re really glad we did. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ was fantastic. We tried a variety of different meats and every single one was delicious, but the skirt steak really stood out. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Our server, Diana, was absolutely amazing. From the moment we sat down until the end of our meal, she took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. Her service really made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time and were very happy with our visit. The food, atmosphere, and especially the service from Diana made it well worth the trip. Best Berry Mojoto I ever had. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great Korean BBQ spot. Definitely a 5-star experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG don’t forget about the fried mini buns for desert, they are to die for!!!
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Highly recommend one of the best all you can eats ive been to. They give you big portions and high quality meat. Will 100% be back here. I'm very very satisfied. The waitress is very nice and helpful, very fast as soon as you need here she is always there.
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This place is amazing! Very open, spacious and delicious! I went here on a Saturday night, we had reservations and was seated right away. The tables are spacious and our waiter came over right away and explained everything to us. We did the hot pot and the flat top. It was our first time experience and it was very nice! I got the spicy soup because I love spicy, and this had me sweating but in a good way! I loved the heat to it. I added white rice and steak to it aswell and came out delicious! Since the food is already raw, it comes out within 5 minutes and you’re able to get started right away! I will definitely be back here again, we loved it!
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I brought my daughter here for her bday and it was super fun. They got to cook their own food and they loved it. Erick out server was great, was super friendly and explained how everything worked. The appetizers were really good, especially the spring rolls. My daughter even got a free pair of air pods since it was her birthday!! Would definitely recommend, the more people the better.
