When my family just wants to eat out but are too lazy to think of a place, we just go to Shabu Shabu. Their banchan is hit or miss. Sometimes it's really good and other times, it's just acceptable. One of my favorite was the marinated eggplant with a nice flavor and the eggplants are cooked but not mushy but I've only had this once. I've probably been here almost a dozen times. I always order the large seafood pancake, it's great the day of and even better the day after when you refry it at home :) I love getting the short rib soup as it's like my comfort food. You'll get about 5 pieces of meat in the soup with glass noodles, egg and scallions and a bowl of rice on the side. Simple yet satisfying. The food isn't glamorous but I like this place because it's relaxed and no fuss. I can go in my hoodie and chill at home pants and no one would care. Again, their Korean BBQ meats are not glamorous but they are good enough, like imagine having dinner at your aunt's place and not your grandmother's :)