Ulsan shabu buffet, 40-min weekday wait, public parking: Shabre Garden

How long was the weekday dinner wait at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch?

Even on a weekday evening, we waited about 40 minutes before getting in. It's a shabu-shabu buffet that just opened in Yaeum-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, and I went on a weekday evening after hearing the opening news. Way more people were there than I expected. It looked like a great spot for a family meal or a group get-together, too.

Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch, a Yaeum-dong, Ulsan favorite

Parking at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch

When I visited, the restaurant didn't provide parking of its own, so I used a nearby public parking lot. Worth knowing if you're planning to go.

How much does Shabre Garden The Black cost?

Adult prices at Shabre Garden The Black are ₩24,900 for weekday lunch, ₩29,900 for weekday dinner, and ₩31,900 on weekends and holidays. Elementary school children pay ₩16,900, preschoolers ₩8,900, and kids 35 months and under eat free.

• Weekday lunch (adult): ₩24,900
• Weekday dinner (adult): ₩29,900
• Weekends and holidays (adult): ₩31,900
• Elementary school children: ₩16,900
• Preschool children: ₩8,900
• Ages 35 months and under: free

On paper the price might feel a little high, but having actually eaten there, I found it perfectly satisfying given the variety of food and the quality.

Atmosphere, shabu-shabu and sushi at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch

Rather than an ordinary shabu-shabu buffet, the space felt clean and stylish, like a hotel dining room. I think it would suit family gatherings, meals with friends and company dinners alike.

Shabre Garden lets you enjoy premium shabu-shabu (thinly sliced meat and vegetables cooked in hot broth) together with sushi. Besides the shabu-shabu, where you dip fresh vegetables and other ingredients into the broth, there was a variety of sushi prepared by skilled chefs. The shabu-shabu ingredients were kept fresh, and there was a good range of vegetables. I liked that you could pick whatever you wanted and build your own plate.

The sushi corner was popular, too. There were many kinds of sushi, and anything running low was refilled quickly, so it was easy to eat comfortably. Shabu-shabu alone might feel like something's missing, so having sushi as well made it even more satisfying.

50-plus side dishes and unlimited draft beer

Another thing that impressed me at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch was the 50-plus side dishes.

From salads to fried food, plus all kinds of sauces and accompaniments, it was fun picking and choosing. It didn't feel like a place that only does shabu-shabu; it felt like a hotel buffet where you can enjoy lots of different dishes together.

There's good news for anyone who likes a drink, too. Cass and Hanmac draft beer are unlimited at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch, which was nice for a casual drink with the meal.

The fresh meat corner kept getting refilled, too.

One plate from the self-bar and the order I ate my shabu-shabu

I piled a bit of everything I wanted from the self-bar onto my plate. From fresh salad to fried food to sushi, there was so much variety that I honestly couldn't decide what to eat first. It was fun trying things one by one, and the food was kept clean and in good condition, which I liked.

Once the broth started boiling, I put in the vegetables first. With plenty of fresh greens going in, the broth turned even more refreshing and deep.

I cooked the meat I'd brought from the self-bar in the broth. Being able to eat as much as I wanted was so satisfying ♥️

I swished the thinly sliced meat briefly in the broth and dipped it in the house sauce. The texture was tender and the meat's flavor really came through, so I kept reaching for more.

Eating it with vegetables made it even cleaner-tasting, and I really felt the charm of shabu-shabu.

What's in the dessert bar at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch?

The dessert bar at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch had fizzy drinks and soft drinks, ice cream and even bingsu (shaved ice dessert). I tried it after the meal, and the finish to the meal was just as satisfying. I think it would be good for kids as well as adults.

Is this Yaeum-dong shabu-shabu buffet worth a visit?

If you're looking for a newly opened shabu-shabu place in Yaeum-dong, Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch is worth a visit at least once. Premium shabu-shabu, fresh sushi, a wide buffet spread and dessert all in one place made for a satisfying meal. If you're looking for a spot for a family meal or a gathering, I think the Yaeum-dong shabu-shabu at Shabre Garden Ulsan Nam-gu Branch is worth trying.