Open tonight · till 10

Swish, swish.

Your own pot of simmering broth. Thin-sliced, cooked in seconds.

Open tonight · till 10

Swish, swish.

Reserve tonightOrder pickup

Open till 10 · 3081 Nutley St, Fairfax★ 4.8 from 1,750 Google reviews

Today at Cal Shabu

11:302:304:30710 PM

Open now · 3081 Nutley St, Fairfax · 571-210-2252

Mon–Fri · 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Weekday lunch.

Salmon, tuna and yellowtail sashimi with nigiri on a slate

Sushi combos

Miso soup with every one
  • $16Light CatchCalifornia roll + tuna & salmon nigiri
  • $17Crunchy CatchShrimp tempura roll + tuna & yellowtail nigiri
  • $22Sashimi or Nigiri Lite6 pieces, chef's choice
  • $24Deep DiveDragon roll + tuna & salmon nigiri
  • $26Sushi FeastCalifornia Shabu Shabu roll + 3 chef's nigiri

From the Vietnamese menu

Bún đậu mắm tôm$26

Vermicelli, crispy tofu, pork, herbs, shrimp paste

Canh bún$18

Crab & water spinach noodle soup

Bao

$7each · 2 for $12

Chashu pork, golden katsu chicken or shrimp tempura

Cal Shabu Rewards

5 points for every $1.

Order pickup online and earn 5 points for every $1. Then pick a free dish:

  1. 500points

    Get one free:

    • Edamame
    • Seaweed salad
    • Miso soup
    • Mochi
    • Sherbet
  2. 1,000points

    Get one free:

    • California roll
    • Spicy tuna roll
    • Gyoza
    • Chicken wings
    • Takoyaki
  3. 1,500points

    Get one free:

    • Spider roll
    • Rainbow roll
    • Mango sunset roll
    • Calamari
    • Soft shell crab
  4. 2,000points

    Get one free:

    • Cal Shabu roll
    • Dragon roll
    • Crunchy catch combo
    • Wagyu Reserve bun
    • Hamachi kama
  5. 2,500points

    Get one free:

    • Sashimi or nigiri set
    • Rising Sun wagyu nigiri
    • Deep dive combo

Happy hour

Mon–Fri · 4:30 – 7 PM

The bar at California Shabu Shabu

$5Japanese
draft beer

Asahi Super Dry · Kirin Ichiban · Sapporo Premium

One of the few places in Northern Virginia serving all three Japanese draft beers on tap.

$4Light bitesEdamame, Jellyfish salad, Seaweed saladBottled beerCorona, Heineken
$5Classic sushi rollsTuna, Spicy tuna, Salmon, Spicy salmon, Escolar, Spicy escolar, California, Spicy California, Philadelphia, EelIzakaya favoritesChashu pork bun, Chicken bun, Regular fries, Sweet potato fries, Cajun fries, Onion ringsWine & hot sakeChardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Large hot / cold sake
$7Izakaya favoritesTakoyaki, Calamari, Japanese chicken wings

Want the full experience? The complete shabu shabu menu is available all evening.

Shabu shabu · しゃぶしゃぶ

You're the chef.

A yummy Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced meats and fresh veggies cooked in simmering broth at the table.

  1. 1Mix dipping sauces
  2. 2Cook veggies + meat
  3. 3Dip in sauces, eat with rice
  4. 4Make soup bowl
  5. 5Enjoy!

On Google

4.8★★★★★1,750 reviews
“As good as if not better than any place you’d find on the west coast.”
Kyle E. · Google · 7 months ago
What people write about:
★★★★★
“Mariana was amazing! She had the best suggestions for us since it was our first time at Shabu Shabu.”
Jennifer C. · 4 months ago
★★★★★
“We were confused on how to eat the food and she was patiently and respectfully explained it to us! Service is definitely a 10/10.”
Sarina M. · 8 months ago
★★★★★
“Modern Japanese décor and attentive staff who patiently explained the ordering process, perfect for first-timers.”
Shen M. · a year ago
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