Shabu Tatsu

One of the major responsibilities a New Yorker has is knowing where to eat, and what to eat where. NYC is the mecca for eating well. Whatever it is that your little heart desires, odds are you will find it in NY (and that basically goes for everything!).  I have an endless list of my favorite NY gems, but figured I would start with one that is on the top of my list.... Shabu-Tatsu in the East Village.

So what exactly makes this place so yummy? 2 words: Shabu Shabu ( i guess technically that's 1 word repeated twice). I first discovered Shabu Shabu on a trip to Kyoto a few years back, and thought I would never be able to experience a feast like that any place out of the country... but alas NY answered my prayers. What is Shabu Shabu exactly? Well let me tell ya! It's a Japanese hot pot dish. Thin slices of quality meat and fresh veggies are dipped and cooked in a broth bubbling on a burner in the middle of your table. Think of it as a Japanese fondue. After swishing it around in the boiling broth, you are expected to dip it in a ponzu or peanut sauce. Shabu Shabu is always accompanied by a bowl of rice. And a ying needs its yang... so before leaving make sure to order the green tea ice-cream.

Please, if you ever are in NY or live here DO NOT EVEN THINK twice about going here. It's located at 216 East 10th st. Reservations are highly recommended. You will not regret it, and if you do... blame me.

Ordering suggestions: Shabu Shabu Dinner Course with prime rib-eye beef ($26.00 per person) and some Sapporo to swish it down ;). 

Fun fact: The name Shabu Shabu comes from the "swish swish" sound of cooking the meat in the hot pot. 

                                                                      Sayonara!!!