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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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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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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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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Good food with helpful staff who helped the children learn how to cook using the grills. Made sure no one was waiting for anything, often showing up with new dishes minutes after placing the order. All the food was fresh and delicious with no issues or concerns. Would definitely come again. Made a reservation and their service made sure that it wasn’t fortieth as well as confirming 24 hours in advance. Waited about 10 seconds after waking in once they confirmed the reservation. Thinking about using them for our next team meeting at work, something different and unique
