Kobe An Shabu Shabu & Sushi

We took a family of five for all you can eat Shabu on a Sunday afternoon. The place is small and it’s wasn’t terribly busy (3 – 4 tables) and in other reviews I read that often there’s just one server in the front in the afternoons who handles this well. The Shabu is very tasty and our sushi was superb. The original broth for Shabu is quite bland-​next time I’d Pay extra for the miso. I also wish there was an option for a variety of meats on the all you can eat but your only option is a sirloin. As much as I enjoy a leisurely meal, our service was pretty darn slow… especially when you factor in nothing really had to be cooked except by us. It took awhile to get our food (both rounds). We were there about 2 ¼ hours overall with a sushi appetizer and Shabu with one small refill of our favorites. Im not sure we were ever offered a refill on our drinks. Overall the place has great atmosphere and we had a fun time but I’m not particularly sure I’d go back. Had the service been superb I probably could have given this a solid 4.5.

On a Saturday at 12:30 there was only one other table. I was worried but it was all for naught. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. For starters, the kobe slider is amazing. Kobe itself is good on a burger. But what if you used ramen noodles shaped like a bun instead? Yeah, my mind was blown too! Add a quail egg and it’s pretty much the perfect appetizer.
For the sushi itself, I’d say it was average. Nothing special but nothing wrong or offensive about it. If I was grading just on sushi I’d give ³⁄₅ but with that kobe slider and great service, ⁴⁄₅. I’ll be back here to try the shabu shabu. I didn’t even know what it was til I left and realized I didn’t shabu shabu! (Sounds like a verb doesn’t it?) While leaving there was a large table who did order the shabu shabu and I got shabu shabu envy.

I freaking love this place. Consistent, flavorful, and (if you watch yourself) you won’t break the bank. They recently added sushi to the menu in addition to the incredible Shabu Shabu and their rolls, nigiri, and specialty pieces are some of the best in the city, and yes I am saying Sasa and Sushi Den should be worried. As far as Shabu Shabu, get the sukiyaki. It includes a raw egg that you swish your cooked ribeye to create an amazing silky texture outside the steak. You are doing yourself a disservice if you skip out on this restaurant! They also have all you can eat brunch on Saturdays and Sundays which is absolutely perfect for a hangover killer!

Will be back! We had an awesome waitress named Tanea, who worked the entire floor. She checked in with us just enough times and came over when my husband and I made eye contact with her. She walked us through the meal and how cooking everything works. Great service and wonderful tasting food. We ordered the American Kobe Raman Slider… a lot of flavors and juicy Kobe. Then ordered all you can eat Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu, that they offer weekends only from 12 noon to 4pm. More than enough food for the both of us. Would come back.

I’m not typically a 5 star giver. But for endless shabu shabu from 12 – 4 on the weekends. 5 stars here I come! Sunday Shabu has now become a tradition for us. I’m a fan of the miso broth & Ribeye. DO NOT miss the garlic tuna. Unreal! The food is great and staff is really friendly. One of our favorite neighborhood joints. Aside from Izakaya and Sushi Den, this has also become one of our favorite sushi spots. See you on Sunday Kobe An!

The last time I had Shabu Shabu was ten years ago in Tokyo. If you have not had Shabu Shabu, I recommend you try it. It is a very nice way to dine and catch up with your friends. Great atmosphere, food and the service was outstanding!!! If she is working, ask for Tanea, she is amazing!!! I like this place because there is chill music that is not too loud so you can have a conversation. Fantastic happy hour as well. Come check it out, it’s worth it!

Such a unique experience! We tried the shabu shabu, it was flavorful and very filling. The Gyoza was delicious, the ginger really came through. We did save room for dessert — shared this amazing shaved ice treat.
Definitely worth it.

I was really excited to try my first shabu shabu place, but sadly I was underwhelmed. For the price, I expected more Waygu beef than what we received. The atmosphere is great, and I enjoy the traditional sharing of the pot with the entire table. However, since it was our first time there, the waiters did not do a great job explaining what certain things were for (i.e. sauces, ingredients). I think if I were to go again I might have a better experience, but the thought of spending that much again, I might as well try something different.

Returned for all you can eat on a Saturday afternoon. We started with the ramen sliders, one full sized one topped with a quail egg and one mini one for me. It’s a unique bite but I prob won’t order again. The sauce on it is a little overpowering and I wish the ramen was a little crispier. Our meal was awesome. We ordered extra plates of beef and our waiter didn’t hesitate to bring them out. The restaurant was pretty empty so we took our time filling our stomachs.

Pretty good place. Been wanting to try this place for a bit. Ordered the veggie hot pot with miso, pretty darn good. Lots of fresh veggies and three kinds of noodles. The sauces were really tasty, it come with radishes and green onions to adjust the Taste to your liking.
Also had two sushi rolls. Both really good, you could really Taste the freshness if the nori and fish.
Serves was great, a smile wouldn’t hurt. Seemed like people working were in a bad mood. But it was never taken out on us.
I’ll be back soon with family and friends to try different areas of the menu.

Delicious Delicious Delicious! I am never disappointed! I already love their sukiyaki, but ENDLESS sukiyaki for weekend lunches?! Thought it couldn’t get better, but then I tried their ramen burgers and it was incredible! I have never had such a delicious burger before! The ramen buns were perfection along with the patties. It was absolutely delicious. It was a little messy to eat and I am ashamed, but I had to, just HAD TO lick my fingers and the plate clean! Can’t wait to go back!
Also, the patio is super cute!

Awesome date night find! We sat on the patio and enjoyed drinks, miso soup, and sushi while enjoying the cool summer night. There’s an inside portion — bar and restaurant — but the side patio is lovely. The sushi here is really excellent and there were some unique choices on the menu. Definitely a great find while walking around the Highlands.

We sampled a taste of the Ramen Burger at the 2015 Denver Burger Battle, which incidentally, won 2^nd place. Wasn’t overly impressed with it. For this reason, we decided that we should go try it prepared from the real kitchen. We were happy to be surprised! It is truly unique and delicious. The American-​Style Kobe Beef they use is more intense tasting than regular beef and really makes that burger. Keep in mind, this is not the expensive, 100% «Wagyu» beef that comes from Japan but rather the American version which is very commonly, and appropriately known as «American-​Style Kobe».
I ordered the Shabu Shabu w/​sirloin and dipping sauces. Our server, Michiko, was very pleasant and explained to us thoroughly, the «swish» technique and suggested how best to blend the ingredients and spices with the vegetables. Beware the ghost chili oil!
If I had been a little hungrier, I would have done the endless Shabu Shabu that they offer on the weekends for a bit more. That is a great deal considering the regular meal has meager portions of meat. However, this was just the right size for the Sunday hangover-​kill, meal. I got the feeling that they will do anything for you if you simply ask.
The bar has great list of Sake and some good micro brews. We’ll be back again to try some of the other dishes soon!

Great location in LoHi. Nice space, bar, outdoor patio. The people next to us ordered spicy miso and it looked awesome. I will go back for that on a cooler night when hot comfort soup is in order. The sushi was just okay. Lots of wasabi and ginger came with the order. The sea urchin and salmon roe were off, and the co-​owner did not hesitate to remove from bill.
Paper enclosed cheap disposable chop sticks. Disappointment. This place has potential, how about real chop sticks? We were allowed to hang out and finish our wine while the staff cleaned up to close for the evening. I will go back and check out more on menu. If you are looking for just sushi, not the place.

Now THIS place knows how to show you a good time. The service is incredible. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful!
They were doing a restaurant week special early!
We got both the Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu with all the fixings, 2 appetizers and 2 desserts for 30.00 each. Amazing deal.
I preferred the Sukiyaki which was so incredibly flavorful. The Shabu Shabu was just ok.
Great location. Great food. Great service. And green tea ice cream!

While I appreciate the owners attempt to defend their practice of advertising ‘American Kobe’ I still find the practice misleading and disingenuous. On our last visit, their staff failed to even attempt to differentiate ‘American Kobe’ from Kobe Beef simply saying that in this case they offered ‘Kobe Sliders’. Not only is that a staff training issue it is also a fundamental issue of honesty and truth in advertising.
As has been well documented there is no such thing as ‘American Kobe’. It is simply an attempt to piggyback on the exceptional quality and name recognition of true Kobe Beef (much like there is no such thing as ‘American Champagne’). I would think that a business could successfully market a product based on its own actual merits without having to add to the confusion already surrounding Kobe Beef.
If you read other Unilocal reviews of Kobe An you will see that there are diners that were obviously confused and misled thinking that they were buying actual Kobe Beef leading me to assume that is how the staff has sold the product (much like how they offered the product to me).
Following my initial review, the owner contacted me stating that they were in the process of updating their website to better clarify their menu but in more than a month there has been no change to their website or online menu.
At this point I can’t offer more than a one star review until the business steps up and addresses this inaccuracy.

On our way back to Denver Airport from Snowmass Village, we stopped by Kobe An Shabu Shabu. The location was not where we expect it to be. Tucked within a neighborhood. Their neighbors are super lucky to be so close to this delicious Shabu spot.
The five of us decided on the All You Can Eat Shabu Shabu (which comes with the sirloin). There were 3 types of noodles, 2 types of mushroom, napa cabbage, and other fresh veggies.
Service was on point. The 5 of us sat at a table with one burner. Our server brought out another burner for us to share.

This, folks, is as good as it gets! I love Japanese food (and yes, Japanese cuisine is so much more than sushi). Kobe An Shabu Shabu is tucked into a trendy neighborhood. Parking is on the street. The interior of the restaurant is serene and peaceful. The service is gracious.
If you haven’t experienced Shabu Shabu, you must. The tables have a burner built into them so you can cook your own meal (I know, it sounds like a classic Cosmo Kramer idea). A pot of broth comes to a boil, and you cook thinly sliced pieces of succulent beef and fresh, crisp vegetables in the broth. It’s simply delightful, and it makes a meal an experience.
They serve unique cocktails (I had a margarita-​like libation), as well as beer and decent wine. Our server recommended we start with the Kobe Ramen Burger. Ramen burgers were all the rage earlier this year, causing foodie fools to stand in line for hours (ala Black Friday) for a taste of a crispy ramen noodle bun housing a hunk of burger. I thought it was very delicious, but no way would I stand in line for it! We then moved on to our Shabu Shabu. The meat was sliced thinly, it takes only seconds to cook in the miso broth. The vegetables were fresh, and everything is as locally sourced as possible. You also have a choice of several sauces/​dips to accompany the meal. It’s a full-​fledged flavor fiesta. I will also mention that everything is arranged as though it’s a work of art — and it is.
I was supremely satisfied when I left this restaurant, and I can’t wait to take out of town guests here.

Pretty solid meal. Had an 8:30 reservation but didn’t get seated until 8:50. People seemed to steeped in conversation and not so much moving on. Went with the shabu shabu with wagyu style beef. The beef was tender and quite nice. Not heavy but enough substance to it that it paired well with the Napa cabbage, mushrooms, and other veggies. The homemade sauces were well balanced and added just enough zest to compliment the dashi broth.
It was good. Not necessarily cheap for a dinner date but it’s was manageable. Will likely come back. Definitely a change from the norm.

It’s fun and great for winter time. The price is high for the amount of meat you get. The service can be hit or miss.
Unlimited brunch on weekends is the way to go. Unfortunately, I wrecked myself the night before a planned sojourn, so I’ve yet to make it. But the others who did confirmed it was a better deal :)