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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A real fun place to eat and dine. Fresh and plentiful cuts of different meats for you to grill and enjoy at your table. Lots of fresh vegetables to grill or make soup in your personal pot. The seasoning is tasty and served promptly and arranged in practical and visually pleasant manner. A vast variety of sides and extras at an open salad bar that is accessible and constantly replenished. Nice place for a festive birthday lunch or dinner with a large or small group of friends or family. Desserts are a handful, but exotic, rich, and simple at the same time. Ice cream bar for kids and adults, with basic flavors. Staff is extremely friendly and accomodating. Always birthday song and cake on premises. They are happy to partake. You.can eat until you are full. Nice drinks at bar or table. Satisfying and fun.
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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.
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The best k bbq and hotpot in nyc!!! A must try! The staffs were all nice the manager named KK was awesome and very approachable! We're from the city we don't mind the 2 hr drive just to dine in. They have a lot and great appetizers also! ♥️🔥 💯
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Valentine’s Day is such a busy night for restaurants, with both reservations and walk-ins, but Jackie and Nicole at the front were amazing; they were very accommodating and handled the rush incredibly well. Our waitress Yang was the ABSOLUTE BEST, who not only explained what to do with the ordering, the grill and the hot pot, but she checked on us constantly to see if we had questions and made sure we were good. She was on top of everything and literally just the nicest. The food was great as well. Basically, I can’t say enough good things about this place, it was an excellent experience and we will definitely be back.
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Excellent experience. The food was delicious, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The service was attentive, fast, and friendly. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! Amazing JBBQ experience! The quality of the meat was outstanding and everything was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Can’t wait to come back. Delicious food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend. Ryan went above and beyond with his excellent service and made our visit truly enjoyable.
