Shabu Shabu Paradise is the shiznit! I've been here about 5 times over the course of 2 years and it's always been good each time i walk out that door. Every visit i made it's always been the same sweet, young lady that single handily runs the front of the house. She's very attentive and works very efficient. I was surprised she even remembered my allergy to peanuts because she brought me my favorite dipping sauce, Miso dressing, without me asking for it.
Shabu shabu is basically Japanese fondue. You cook your veggies and meats to your own liking and pair it up with a dipping sauce.
I usually get the "Jack" with beef since it's a perfect amount of meat for me as i take advantage of their unlimited refills on salad. Your meal also comes with an unlimited amount of delicious white rice. It's out of the ordinary if i can finish a whole bowl of it to myself, but the rice here taste that much cleaner and fresher.
3 dipping sauce comes with your order: ponzu, spicy ponzu, and peanut sauce. However, I think their Miso dressing from their house salad is the best dipping sauce there is with a few little tweaks. First, ask for a side of garlic paste (just a small amount inside the ramekin will pack a huge punch) and dump the whole thing into your Miso sauce. Then load it up with shaved daikons and scallions to give the sauce some thickness. Mix it around and 'Trust!'
It's a bummer I don't take advantage of their coupons they hand out after the meal because they're so far from me, but i'll never pass up the free dessert! Small scoop of ice cream with your choice of toppings, strawberries or chocolate. I love this place and i love popping my friends' shabu shabu's cherries here too!