How can we not turn down an invitation for shabu shabu - plus
dessert - on a chilly, rainy night?...
We warmed ourselves up with this hot pot, along
with some hot and amazingly smooth sake while we cheered on for being in #TheATKTeam. At Shinobu Shabu, they showcase only 2 kinds of broth: Kombu (customizable seaweed broth)
and spicy miso. I picked the more
aromatic latter which wowed my taste buds throughout, even in a literal sense
thanks to the instantaneous kick enhanced by 2 “angelic” drops of chili oil. In spite of the scant flavors for soup, choices get more
plentiful by various proteins such as pork tenderloin, shrimp, short rib, or
ribeye. I picked and savored the more flexible 2-item combo towards 2 of my
favorite foods: tender salmon and
mouthwatering prime Angus ribeye. Equally as scrumptious as my broth was that creamy and irresistible sesame
dipping sauce - more so when I added minced garlic, onions, and another 2 drops
of that chili oil (heck yes, I like mine spicy hot). Finally we simmered down to one of the most interesting
desserts we’ve ever eaten: the Asian funnel cake, which uses chewier udon
noodles as the fried dough. To sweeten
up this already tasty cake without overpowering it, it’s tempered with drizzles
of honey, whipped cream, and a vanilla ice cream scoop. Bottom line: try it
before this goes mainstream elsewhere! With a concluding touch of gift-unwrapping and discovering
something all 3 of us have in common, Shinobu Shabu is certainly a
festive gathering, regardless of group size - speaking of size, the restaurant
recently expanded for more crowd-pleasing.
What meat do you
recommend in shabu shabu? I prefer a richer, higher quality, and generally
more flavorful slices of beef. Thus, I don’t mind paying extra for USDA prime Angus ribeye.
{FOOD TIP: the udon
noodles are traditionally meant to be eaten near the end of the meal, so that
the noodles can soak up that dipped, meaty goodness from the broth. Eat those
as soup and it may change the way you’ve been seeing udon.}
CHECK IT OUT: Shinobu Shabu, 15226 Goldenwest St,
Westminster, CA 92683, Tel (714) 891-9992
No comments
Post a Comment