http://www.shabuworcester.com/
I went Shabu with too many limitations in my mind, and didn't have the best experience. If you visit- be open to trying anything on the menu. Make sure you are into hot soup. Maybe have a mai tai. Then it should be great.
Eric never really wanted to try this restaurant, but we went in a quest for this week's new place. Knitting friends said that they had good food, including Chinese dishes and appetizers other than hot pot. I think I'd be into hot pot, but Eric doesn't really like hot liquids (no coffee, tea, etc. He used to have hot chocolate about once a year in an airport Starbucks until he discovered frappucinos, so now hot cocoa is out too). I didn't want to do it on my own, so we both ordered other things on the menu.
Unfortunately I wasn't impressed by the scallion pancakes, or the veggie fried rice (the only large vegetarian option). But Eric thought the orange chicken was really good, so ironically he enjoyed his food experience much more than I did! Even though we didn't use it, we thought the induction cook top was awesome. So did the people next to us - this was their first time for hot pot and they were excited. They asked the young couple next to them all about it, and were told that it would be super fun. So - this means I have to go back with a larger group and have the soup. There were some really cool looking mushrooms for the cooking, I'd like to try those.
The ambience was nice. A guy with his daughters, couples, groups of friends. There are drawbacks to the seating though. Since the tables don't move, bench seating isn't good for those with long legs - too cramped. There are chairs in addition to built-in benches, but the chairs are for giant people. If I sat in one I wouldn't be able to lean against the back rest because the seat is so big. These are the problems of being 5'1" and having a 6'3" husband - nothing seems to fit us right. The parking is also bad, only a few tiny spots. (Next to a giant parking lot for bank business only). If you go, try to park on a neighborhood street parallel to Park Ave.
If you go, ask me along. It warrants a second try from me.
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