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Buffet RestaurantRestaurant
4.7
948 reviewsOpenCloses 10:00 PM
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About
Friend SHABU is a highly-rated buffet restaurant specializing in shabu-shabu hot pot dining, conveniently located on Chonburi-Pattaya Road in central Pattaya. This popular dining destination offers an all-you-can-eat shabu experience with fresh ingredients and quality service. With an impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating from 948 reviews, it's become a favorite spot for both locals and tourists seeking authentic Thai hot pot cuisine.
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Rating breakdown
4.7948
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Plan your visit
Suggested visit
30-60 min🌙Best time to visit
EveningGetting there
Pattaya Beach2.9 km
Central Pattaya3.1 km
Walking Street4.6 km
Busy times
6:00
9:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
QuietModerateBusy
Very busy right now
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iPattaya Score
90
ExceptionalArea ranking
#110
Top 8%#110 of 1366
Restaurant · Pattaya
Perfect for
🏆 Must-visit🍜 Foodies🎒 Solo travelers
Best time to visit
🌙Evening
Lively atmosphere
Area guide
PattayaTourist city
A seaside resort city with everything from beaches to world-class nightlife
💡 Local insider tips
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Order in Thai
Say "mai pet" (not spicy) or "pet noi" (mild). Most places can adjust — just ask before ordering
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Avoid peak hours
Popular restaurants are packed 12–1pm and 6:30–8pm. Come 30 min early or after 8pm for no wait
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Location
Chonburi - Pattaya Road, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Top reviews
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Tan Wei Hong
This is the most value for money Shabu buffet i had in Thailand. Almost all guests were locals. Although it was maxed out, the staff did not hesitate to take my details and told me an approximate wait
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L. L.
Many commented that this is the best value bbq/shabu joint in Pattaya. It did mot dissapoint us. This is an awesome shabu restaurant with great value. For about 400 bht, you can have all you can eat
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陆勇
Great hot pot restaurant with all-you-can-eat beef. The ingredients are fresh and the service is kind. There are many customers, and sometimes they have to wait in line. Our whole family enjoyed a
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