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.
Visitor
Google Reviews
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Excellent! Everything was delicious. Of course they get you with the combo of bbq+shabu per table if folks want one or the other, but it’s worth it. I was in my glory eating crab legs in hot pot while my boyfriend was bbq-ing his heart out eating short rib. Marinades great, everything fresh. Sauces, appetizers, and service via Diana was excellent and quick, she was always on it. She didn’t rush us and let us enjoy our night and sing/ open bday gifts (mind you it was a weeknight). Great variety of ice cream and sides too. Make sure when you go you don’t forget to get up and grab sauces in the other room besides the ones they give you. Atmosphere and indoor decor is thrilling too. Cool wood and lamps. Only workflow I would improve to both reduce confusion and food waste is have the buffet of meats/shabu shabu foods lined up for folks to pick up and bring back to table, it was a bit overwhelming to receive it all at once - but service made up for it for sure.
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First time at the JBBQ in Smithtown NY and it was an amazing experience to say the least! The food was excellent, fresh and so much to choose from. Our waiter Hudi was great!! He explained everything to us and made us feel very welcome. Thank you very much Hudi! A spot we will definitely be coming back to for sure!
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My boyfriend and I have been dining here for 4 years we love the food and how convenient it is to have an all you can eat bbq & hot-pot place in our neighborhood. We mostly order bbq but this time we ordered the hot-pot which was great until we tried ordering a second round of lamb and sliced rib-eye and they brought out BEEF and beef tongue instead... I addressed it to the waitress and she denied it so I told her to bring me out another plate of lamb & she brought out the same cut of beef. I didn't want to argue with her so I just let it go. We didn't even address the beef tongue because we realized they are just bringing out cheaper cuts at this point. This happened in the past but we just assumed they brought out the wrong thing on accident. I didn't even have to taste it, It's obvious because the marbling, color, texture, everything was different. Same with the beef tongue the marbling is completely different than rib-eye. I love my lamb so you cannot tell me that was lamb when it looked and tasted like beef there is an obvious taste difference. People will catch on soon enough. You cannot call this place all you can eat If you don't want to serve premium meats twice and cover it up with cheaper cuts. I rated it two stars because the food here is actually good but I am so disappointed because I am a returning customer and spent thousands here and I can't even get a second round of lamb or rib-eye.
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We were out in the area for a family function and couldn’t find a good place to eat. Luckily, we came across JBBQ and decided to give it a try—and we’re really glad we did. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ was fantastic. We tried a variety of different meats and every single one was delicious, but the skirt steak really stood out. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Our server, Diana, was absolutely amazing. From the moment we sat down until the end of our meal, she took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. Her service really made the experience even better. Overall, we had a great time and were very happy with our visit. The food, atmosphere, and especially the service from Diana made it well worth the trip. Best Berry Mojoto I ever had. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great Korean BBQ spot. Definitely a 5-star experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OMG don’t forget about the fried mini buns for desert, they are to die for!!!
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Highly recommend one of the best all you can eats ive been to. They give you big portions and high quality meat. Will 100% be back here. I'm very very satisfied. The waitress is very nice and helpful, very fast as soon as you need here she is always there.
