Ganso-Shabuway: Japanese Hot Pot Shabu-Shabu (Shangrila Plaza East Wing)

The family has never tried Japanese Shabu-shabu or hotpot ever.  So looking forward to try this whole new experience, we availed of the 50% off voucher for Ganso-Shabuway.  

Upon entry, little sister and I were quickly ushered to our reserved table and our orders were taken.  

Food

Choose Your Broth

Half & Half: Original Spicy Miso Broth Spicy (default) and Traditional Seaweed Broth

Soon, the hotpot with half and half was prepared.  We had half of the Traditional Seaweed Broth which is a basic seaweed and water broth and half the Original Spicy Miso Broth Spicy which appealed more to me because it was more flavorful.  The seaweed broth was so light that it hardly had any flavor.  Later on, I only found out from my mom that we should have cooked all our meat there to add flavor to the broth.  We didn't know that because we were not advised like they were.  My sister tried mixing the Traditional Seaweed Broth and Original Spicy Miso Broth Spicy which worked out for her. 

Shabuway Original Sets (Served w/ white rice and vegetable plate A)

Upgrade to Vegetable Deluxe Plate (375 php)

Minutes later, our Vegetable Deluxe Plate was served with two kinds of dipping sauces. 

♥Meyer Natural Angus Petite (525 php)

But, where's the meat, bowls and utensils?  Not knowing it would take so long, I already placed the vegetables on the pot.  After many many follow ups the Meyer Natural Angus Petite arrived so we placed that in the pot. 

Everything was starting to be cooked but our utensils and bowls seems to be taking too long.  After a few more follow ups, it finally arrived!  We had to get these condiments from the other table because we weren't provided one. 

Desserts

♥ Coco Lychee Ice Cream (100 php)

We loved the Coco Lychee Ice Cream which is essentially shaved ice with lychee and coconut bits in sweet lychee syrup.  It was a refreshing dessert.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I don't think we'll dine at Ganso-Shabuway.  For one, the service is terrible. Second, they indiscriminately charged 20% service charge on the basis of using vouchers.  Third, the experience was nothing extra-ordinary. 

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ganso-Shabuway Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 | Menu 2 | Menu 3 | Menu 4 | Menu 5 | Menu 6 | Menu 7 | Menu 8 |
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ganso-Shabuway
Branches	Greenbelt 5 Level 2, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center  Makati City, Metro Manila Shangrila Plaza East Wing 5/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Shaw Blvd cor EDSA Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila Alabang GF, Alabang Town Center, Alabang,  Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10% (20% if you're using vouchers)
Budget/Person	500-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 873-1640
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