OSCAR SHABU PHUKET

OSCAR SHABU PHUKET is a spacious, well-kept all-you-can-eat shabu buffet with a time limit. You typically get around two hours — more than enough time to pick your ingredients at a relaxed pace and cook everything at your table in a pot of broth. Seating is comfortable for families, groups, and larger parties, and the dining room feels clean and open rather than crowded.

The menu focuses on fresh meat and seafood: thinly sliced beef and pork, shrimp (including marinated options), fish, and plenty of vegetables. Guests can choose from several broths, including a spicy mala option for those who like more heat. There are also appetizers and desserts; the ice-cream selection is generous and regularly refilled, and drinks come with refills. Because it’s self-service, you don’t need to wait for dishes to arrive — just take what you plan to eat and head back to your table.

One of the restaurant’s biggest strengths is the staff: attentive, polite, quick to help with small requests, and happy to offer recommendations. Communicating in English is usually easy as well.

A few things to keep in mind: the house sauces aren’t for everyone — some people may find the flavors unfamiliar or a bit mild and might prefer a more classic taste. Families with very young children may not always find enough high chairs available, and an English menu would be a helpful addition. On the plus side, parking is genuinely convenient: the restaurant is located on a gas-station property, so it’s easy to leave your car nearby, and restrooms are close.