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Shabu-Zen

Japanese Hot Pot, Vegan Broth

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients

  • Keep an eye on the cost when adding several sides; one group reported a roughly $200 bill with tip.
  • Good to know: Specify vegetable-based broth when ordering; the default broth is pork-based.
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  • Choose the tofu and vegetable platter or order individual sides to customize your hot pot.
  • Try a separate pot with miso broth and vegetables for a vegan hot-pot meal.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention vegetable and tofu platter.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Shabu Zen is a busy, do-it-yourself Japanese hot-pot restaurant where the Vegetarian Delight pairs broth with vegetables, tofu, and rice or noodles. Ask specifically for vegetable-based broth, since the default is pork-based; reviewers also note that ordering many sides can make the bill pricey.

Vegan menu

No dishes listed yet.

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80 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–22:30
Tuesday
11:30–22:30
Wednesday
11:30–22:30
Thursday
11:30–22:30
Friday
11:30–23:15
Saturday
11:30–23:15
Sunday
11:30–22:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, mushrooms

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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