shabu-shabu
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shabu-shabu
First recorded in 1960-65; from Japanese; imitative of the sound of boiling water
Example Sentences
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The express lunch shabu-shabu option, where you pick a broth, two meats and either rice or noodles, is $26 for house meats or $33 for the premium option, with wagyu beef and Kurobuta pork.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
No, Kristaps Porzingis, it wasn’t shabu-shabu, one version of Japanese hot pot, that you had the other night.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2022
The restaurant has added to its fall menu a two-course shabu-shabu for two priced at $65 per couple, beginning on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 3, 2019
Though Obokata’s English was good, she wanted to improve her accent, so Ross read “Curious George” books to her, and in return she made him shabu-shabu.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 29, 2016
Try braised spicy kabocha squash with fermented chili bean paste and steamed yellowtail shabu-shabu with daikon and Japanese green onions, and a gorgeous medley of steamed vegetables with Moore's bright-tasting dipping sauces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2015
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