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Spring Shabu-ShabuA-

304 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 · Hot pot restaurant, Buffet restaurant, Japanese restaurant · Brighton

Crowd-pleasing AYCE shabu-shabu with huge veggie/noodle bar and beloved matcha soft-serve; meats priced per plate keep costs reasonable but waits, time limits, and uneven service can frustrate.

The verdict

Spring Shabu-Shabu delivers solid A-grade performance anchored by exceptional food quality—a sprawling, fresh buffet with impressive variety and strong value. However, inconsistent service attentiveness, tight physical spacing, and operational friction (peak-hour waits, strict time limits, occasional policy rigidity) prevent it from reaching grade A territory. It's a reliable neighborhood favorite for casual hot pot, not a destination restaurant.

One caveat: Waits can exceed an hour on weekends; quoted times may be optimistic

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Opening Hours

Monday17:00–22:00 Tuesday17:00–22:00 Wednesday17:00–22:00 Thursday17:00–22:00 Friday16:30–22:00 Saturday11:30–22:00 Sunday11:30–22:00
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