Garden Shabu

Reviews

• Nez B.

  star star star star star 12 July 2026

  There's not many places you will find with unlimited Shabu shabu meat, along with an amazing buffet selection for around $22-$26. And this place is super clean.
  
  They have good choices of meat, which taste fresh. They cut the meat right in the center of the buffet area. The buffet itself is pretty massive with a ton of options for Asian veggies, traditional Korean and Japanese cuisine, noodles, and more.
  
  Besides the great pricing for what you get, the service is very good and the servers are attentive. Although they are a bit out of the way, it is definitely worth the drive for the deal and the quality. This is currently my go to shabu shabu restaurant in NJ.

• Nick C.

  star star star star star_border 12 July 2026

  Went to Garden Shabu for dinner on a Friday. It took the place of the old Minado restaurant. Interior layout hasn't changed much, buffet trays and ice cream machines are in the same places. We were seated quickly.
  
  Each seat gets their own individual hot pot. Their premium all you can eat meat, seafood, and veggies is only $23.95. The deal is very good as the seafood and meat options are quite extensive. My favorites are the premium beef, oysters, and beef tendon. The veggies, dumplings, and noodles are on the buffets, on ice. Selection is good there and at the sauce station.
  
  They kept the green tea soft serve Minado used to have. Basically like Shaburo except they have more meat options for less money

• X Z.

  star star star star star 5 July 2026

  It's the old Minado place with large space. The flavor is similar to other Korean hot pot place. One feature is 10+ types of vegs, fish balls, noodles, and sauces. I've been several other buffet place but none of them have so many choices.
  We only tried buffet option, without meat. Buffet bar is fresh and sauce tastes good. I think the price is pretty good enough.
  I do suggest you try this place if you are considering a Korean hotpot place.

• Deanna D.

  star star star star star_border 2 July 2026

  I had a really good lunch here. It was about $18 per person. I usually go for lunch cause the price is cheaper. I got the dashi broth with the all you can eat basic meats (non fatty beef, fatty beef, chicken, and pork). My boyfriend really liked the spicy dashi. Our server was so kind and came back frequently to check on us, order more meat, and refill our broth. They offer many sauces, vegetables, and some dumplings. I was surprised that they also have sushi in their buffet section. I always get the green tea and vanilla mixed soft serve after I finish my meal. They also have some fruit and jello.

• Eric K.

  star star star star star 23 June 2026

  Are you in the mood to grab a hearty, soupy meal that will energize you?
  Are you in the mood to eat leisurely over fun conversations with friends and family?
  Are you in the mood to have your kids explore a bit and even cook their own food? (in a controlled manner)
  And have the choice to do that with more than just chicken, beef, and pork?
  And then some 30+ kinds of vegetables & mushrooms
  And some 10+ kinds of noodles and rice cakes
  And dip them in 10+ kinds of sauces
  And have choice of several hot foods to top it off
  And have ice cream afterwards?
  And do all this in a health-conscious way?
  
  Yes? Raaaaa-it, what are you waiting for then... go to Garden Shabu already and stuff your plate, and consequently, your face!
  
  Quality of the meat, the seafood combo, and loads and mounds of veggie are always spectacular and I love their sauces. I enjoy finishing the meal off with their chewy sujebi (sort of a rice cake) and different kinds of tofus and noodles. I always leave feeling good and satisfied.
  ... did I tell you I love their sauces? Get creative & mix 'em up.
  
  Their space is bright, clean, and spacious unlike those other dingy AYCE shabu places in the vicinity, so it's a great place for group luncheons (huge parking lot) and dinners (can be tougher, but I'm sure they'll work with you). Their service is impeccable as well, with smiling and polite staff checking on you often.
  
  You get what you pay for - quality, quantity, and service.  
  This place has my endorsement - I might move closer so I can go more.