Ushabu is one of Cleveland 's best kept secrets. The decor and service are excellent! Probably one of the best I've experienced in Cleveland. Though small in space, what really makes the restaurant special is its unique menu and attention to detail. The entire staff makes your visit memorable.
Their specialty is shabu shabu. If you never had it nor know what it is... think of it as a Japanese style fondue ... but AMAZING! Imagine, a savorily refreshing traditional Japanese dish which is constituted by a compilation of fresh ingredients influenced by Chinese cuisine with a Taiwanese flare.
Currently they are featuring a new summer menu titled "Okinawa 1984". My recommendation is to start with the Zensai section. My favorites are the Namusu and the spicy kimchi. Zensai means appetizer but should mean small delight! Each bite is amazing. Especially the Namusu.
Other dishes I recommend are Jushi, Popo, lobster yaki suba, and Rafuta. If you like pork belly then you'll love the Rafuta. Either way you can't go wrong with any dish, the chef loves his craft which you'll experience with the taste and presentation.
Like I mentioned earlier if you've never been to Ushabu then definitely try the shabu shabu. But don't sleep on the main menu. It's seasonal but it's yours to enjoy for the summer.
The best quality of Ushabu is everyone takes pride in their work. If your intriguingly reading this THEN GO!!!! You deserve this!