Shabu-Shabu

しゃぶしゃぶ Also: Japanese Hot Pot, Swish-Swish
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction
Sesame: Likely contains restriction

A Japanese hot pot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are briefly swished through a pot of simmering kombu dashi broth, then dipped in ponzu or sesame sauce.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Ingredients

  • thinly sliced beef or pork
  • kombu dashi (Fish)
  • tofu (Soy)
  • napa cabbage
  • chrysanthemum greens
  • shiitake mushrooms
  • ponzu sauce
  • sesame dipping sauce (Sesame)

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • kombu dashi (fish-free but some restaurants add bonito or niboshi)
  • ponzu contains soy sauce (wheat + soy) and citrus
  • sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) is made from ground sesame, soy, and mirin
  • tofu contains soy
  • some restaurants serve with udon to finish (wheat)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in shabu-shabu.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Ponzu and soy-based dipping sauces contain wheat. Some broths may also have wheat-based additions.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in shabu-shabu.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in shabu-shabu.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in standard shabu-shabu.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in standard shabu-shabu.

Fish-Free

Check with staff

Broth is typically kombu-based (safe) but some restaurants add bonito or niboshi. Ponzu contains yuzu or citrus, not fish, but verify.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Ponzu and sesame dipping sauce both contain soy sauce. Tofu is a standard accompaniment.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) is a core component.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains thinly sliced beef or pork.

Key risk: Shabu-shabu appears simple but the dipping sauces are where allergens concentrate. Ponzu contains soy and wheat. Sesame dipping sauce (goma dare) contains sesame and soy. The broth is often pure kombu (safe) but some shops add bonito flakes or sardine stock. The finish course of rice or udon adds more allergen risk.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.