Shabuya

All-you-can-eat often implies sacrificing quality for quantity, but that’s not the case at Shabuya, whose Koreatown and Alhambra locations stay busy at all hours of the day. Similar to AYCE Korean barbecue, servers deliver platters of meat on an as-needed basis to each table, but diners pick their own veggies,  seafood, noodles and sauces from buffet-style bays. With no reservations, weekend waits can get particularly tough, but those who are patient will get rewarded with one of the best shabu shabu experiences within the city proper.