Hot pot in Phoenix is not all that common yet. If you are wondering what this is about the only way you can appreciate this is experiencing it. If you ever hear that Chinese food is different in China, that is mostly true when it comes to your American Chinese type take-out, but hot pot is definitely a very traditional dining experience in China. You start off by choosing your sides, for those new to this start with basic beefs and chicken and work through your veggies and pastas.
You will need to pick your broth and this is can make or break your dinning experience. If possible I would try their broth to see what you like best and if you are into hot food definitely go with their spicy soup.
Be sure to ask questions to their staff to ensure you order correct, they speak English, our last place in LA was epic but nobody spoke English so we had to learn through our visits.
Overall very excited to see Shabu in town and this place is well done with some good drinks, definitely a great date night for those who are exploring new things.