Van Shabu - Boston

Delicious all you can eat sushi and hot pot, though I only come for the sushi, tried hot pot and wasn't too thrilled with it. They also have regular menu individual plates and i was pleasantly surprised by their fried sweet potato sushi. I always take my friends here when we can. They also have bubble tea with regular or flavored popping boba.

If you're looking for a relaxed environment with good food and drinks, this is your spot. They dont have a huge variety of Sushi rolls or really special/exotic rolls but the one's they do have are delicious. Dragon, Caterpillar and Scorpion Maki are my favorites. Bruins roll is an honorable mention. The prices are also just right. Check it out.

This place has one of the best Hotpot Sushi buffets in the area. Yes, they serve Hotpot AND Sushi for their buffet. It's a bit pricey, but only by 5$ if you only want hotpot. Their buffet is pretty much the only reason I come here...now to think of it I don't think I've actually ordered regular food from here. They have parking on the side of the building...which is only like 5 spots. There are plenty of street parking as well. If you come here during the night (6PM or so) you can park next door at the car shop place as well. Anyways, here's the breakdown: Atmosphere: The restaurant is pretty contemporary. The decor and everything is very nice. It can get pretty loud if you come here during the busy hours, especially if there is a game going on. They have booths, but if you have a large party, they will seat you in the middle. Lighting for some reason, gets dim at times. Food: The food here is VERY fresh despite it being buffet. The amazing thing they have for the buffet is crab meat. It's not fresh crab, but it taste exactly like fresh crab. I know...it's mind boggling. They have a huge menu for sushi and hotpot for the buffet, and is well worth it. I would definitely recommend trying the Salmon Skin sushi roll and for hotpot, the clams...they're huge! They also have very good drinks with a full bar...and they are not stingy with the alcohol. So beware! Service: The service is amazing here. Sometimes when they are busy, it can be a bit lackluster, but can't blame them. When you're ready to give in your sheet (you fill in a sheet for sushi and hotpot buffet) you can flag down anyone and they will take it. Food usually comes out pretty fast as well. Only problem is that they sometimes miss a couple of things you checked off, but since it's buffet, you can just order it again. Also, after ordering a couple of sheets, they start to get stingy with how much they give you. Once again, not a huge problem since its buffet...they just waste more paper. Overall: This is definitely the place to go for hotpot and sushi! The food is very fresh and if you want drinks as well, this is the perfect place to go. They take reservations as well!

However, I’ve updated my review to four stars. I'm not sure what happened on that first visit, but I decided to give Van's another chance, and I'm so glad I did! The seaweed salad was the best I've ever had, and the king crab sushi was incredible. The food is excellent, but the service can be a bit unpredictable. On my second visit, I had a wonderful server who was attentive without being overbearing and even offered me a complimentary drink to take with me. However, on my third visit, my server didn’t even recognize the drink I tried to order again — just an iced green tea with fruit puree... which was odd. I haven't tried the hot pot yet, but everything I have tasted has been very delicious!

Nice place! They offer a fantastic all-you-can-eat hot pot and sushi, and everything is really fresh. However, they automatically add a 20% tip to your bill and then try to justify why that amount is deserved. Also, be aware that if you don't finish everything you order, they'll charge you extra for the leftover food. I understand the need to reduce food waste, but it was frustrating when we didn't finish five sushi pieces and they threatened to charge us more. So, we ended up stuffing the leftovers in our bag.