Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat in Boston, MA

4.4(306)Boston, MA
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 306 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Boston, MA • 4.4★
Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is a Chinese buffet paradise that exceeds expectations. With a 4.4-star rating and over 300 glowing reviews, this all-you-can-eat gem in the vibrant Allston neighborhood has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. From the moment you step inside, you'll be treated to amazing service, with friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The wide variety of options on the menu cater to all tastes, featuring a range of delicious Chinese dishes, from flavorful broths to premium beef and fresh vegetables. Dim sum plates are a particular highlight, offering a unique and creative twist on traditional dishes.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
12 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA, Allston, Boston, Massachusetts
Phone
(617) 618-1888
Today
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Rating
4.4 (306 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCounter serviceDessertSeatingTable service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholAll you can eatBeerCocktailsHappy hour drinksHappy hour food

Planning

Reservations and groups
Accepts reservations

Reviews

306 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat kid-friendly?

Yes, it's a great place for families.

Is the food at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat good?

Yes, the food was delicious and fresh.

Is the service at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat good?

Yes, the service was amazing and the staff was very friendly.

How much does it cost to eat at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat?

The prices are extremely fair for all you can eat.

Is the seafood at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat good quality?

No, the seafood was not of good quality.

Is the broth at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat flavorful?

No, the broth was pretty flavorless.

Is the staff at Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat friendly?

Yes, the staff was very friendly.

Is Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat a good place for hot pot?

Yes, it's a great casual hot pot restaurant!

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

114 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Allston Directional

Artwork

~110 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Relief

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Gateway to the Gardens

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Libraries & archives

William Howard Taft Middle School Library

Library

~0.3 mi
Adult Literacy Resource Center

Library

989 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 mi

Insurance

Point Insurance

Insurance

1103 Commonwealth Avenue

~100 ft
Website
Gorman Insurance Agency

Insurance

1212A Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Website
Galaxy Insurance Agency

Insurance

1216B Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
Website

Banking

Pathward

Atm

~160 ft
ATM

Atm

~0.2 mi

Restaurants

Tarboosh Pizza and Grill

Restaurant

2 Brighton Avenue

~60 ft
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Poke Boys

Restaurant

~160 ft
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Ali's Uyghur Kitchen

Restaurant

1 Brighton Avenue

~160 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00
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Pon de Joy

Restaurant

~170 ft
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kimchipapi korndogs

Restaurant

~170 ft
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Restaurant

Restaurant

~190 ft
TKK Fried Chicken

Fast Food

~190 ft
Pho Express

Fast Food

~210 ft
Website
Restaurant

Restaurant

~220 ft
Grasshopper Vegan

Restaurant

1 Brighton Avenue

~230 ft
Isshindo Ramen

Restaurant

~240 ft
Website
Holly Crab

Restaurant

1098 Commonwealth Avenue

~390 ft
Website

Cafes & Coffee

Kung Fu Tea

Cafe

~170 ft
LimeRed Teahouse

Cafe

1092 Commonwealth Avenue

~450 ft
Website
Starbucks

Cafe

1065 Commonwealth Avenue

~560 ft
+1 617-783-5878Website
Caffè Nero

Cafe

1047 Commonwealth Avenue

~830 ftMo-Fr 06:30-19:00, Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
+1-617-941-7510Website
Brown Sugar Cafe

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Habibi's Lounge

Cafe

1217A Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miSu-Th 14:00-01:00, Fr,Sa 14:00-02:00
Machi machi

Cafe

176 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 12:00-22:00
Website
Heytea

Cafe

162 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website
Gong Cha

Cafe

154 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 mi

Grocery & Markets

Commonwealth Market

Convenience

1090 Commonwealth Avenue

~470 ft
Berezka International Food Store

Greengrocer

1215 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:30-20:00; Su 09:30-19:00
City Convenience

Convenience

~0.3 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Clear Flour Bakery

Bakery

178 Thorndike Street

~750 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa,Su 09:00-18:00
Yi Soon Bakery

Bakery

112 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1-617-254-3099Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~110 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~120 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~580 ft
Waste disposal

Waste Disposal

~910 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~950 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~990 ft

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

1089 Commonwealth Avenue

~320 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 617 254 7173Website
Mailbox

Post Box

~340 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~740 ft

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~1000 ft

Mental health & counseling

Arbour Counselling Services

Counselling

14 Fordham Road

~530 ft
Website

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Star Market Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1065 Commonwealth Avenue

~680 ft
+1 617-782-4585Website

Hospitals & clinics

Planned Parenthood

Clinic

~770 ft

Primary care

Alexandra Laser Skincare

Doctors

~0.2 mi
SMG Brookline Primary Care

Doctors

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
SMG Brookline Women's Health

Doctors

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00

Specialists

Bay State Physical therapy

Physiotherapist

~0.3 mi

Other services

Vacant

Vacant

~100 ft
Vacant

Vacant

1104 Commonwealth Avenue

~350 ft
Lapels Dry Cleaning

Laundry

1100 Commonwealth Avenue

~370 ft
Website
Total Maintenance Management

Yes

20 Fordham Road

~570 ft
Liquid Smoke & Vape Shop

Smoke Shop

1216A Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 mi
Bluemoon Smoke Shop

Smoke Shop

180 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-22:00
Website

Beauty & spa

U-Mart

Beauty

4 Brighton Avenue

~50 ft
Website
Beijing Spa

Beauty

1094 Commonwealth Avenue

~430 ft
Website
Maxilash boutique

Beauty

270 Babcock Street

~0.2 mi
+1 617 639 5210Website
REALR Skin Care

Beauty

105 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website
Zena Salon

Beauty

202 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 miTu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Mo 00:00-16:00
Website

Hair services

Sky Salon

Hairdresser

1104 Commonwealth Avenue

~350 ftTu-Sa 11:00-18:00
+1-617-466-9722Website
Supercuts

Hairdresser

~530 ft
Lisa's Hair Salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
VIP Barber Shop

Hairdresser

160 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 mi

Real estate services

Comm. Ave. Associates

Estate Agent

1101 Commonwealth Avenue

~110 ft
Website
Rolls Realty

Estate Agent

~260 ft
Website
Hooli Homes Boston

Estate Agent

1106B Commonwealth Avenue

~340 ft
Website
R Brown Partners

Estate Agent

~360 ft
Website
Boston Realty Associates

Estate Agent

1102 Commonwealth Avenue

~360 ft
Website
The Hamilton Company

Estate Agent

~390 ft
Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~50 ft
Bench

Bench

~120 ft
Bench

Bench

~840 ft
Bench

Bench

~870 ft
Bench

Bench

~930 ft
Bench

Bench

~940 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

Caffe Nero outdoor seating area

Outdoor Seating

~800 ft

Places of worship

Church of Scientology

Place Of Worship

1105 Commonwealth Avenue

~100 ft
Website

Specialty stores

Groovy Thrifty

Second Hand

~690 ftWe-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Website
Expectations

Perfumery

~0.3 mi

Sports & outdoor

Landry's Bicycles

Bicycle

890 Commonwealth Avenue

~860 ftMo-We 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-617-232-0446Website
BU Cycle Kitchen

Bicycle

1019 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 miTu-We 13:00-19:00; Th 08:00-13:00 open "by appointment"
+1-617-353-2825

General retail

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

~930 ftMo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Website

Clothing & fashion

AWOL

Shoes

190 Harvard Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 00:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-19:00
Website

Gyms & fitness centers

CorePower Yoga

Fitness Centre

1119 Commonwealth Avenue

~200 ft
Mats (Motion Awareness Training Studio)

Fitness Centre

~730 ft
My Gym

Fitness Centre

~750 ft
F45 Training

Fitness Centre

~0.2 mi
Planet Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.3 mi

Sports facilities

Pure Pilates

Sports Hall

~440 ft

Other transportation

Vespa Boston

Motorcycle

22 Brighton Avenue

~100 ft

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~140 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~670 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~710 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~720 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~730 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~790 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~800 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~820 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~860 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~880 ft

Vehicle rentals

Bluebikes - Commonwealth Ave at Naples Rd Dock

Bicycle Rental

~510 ft
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

1065 Commonwealth Avenue

~540 ft24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website
Bluebikes

Bicycle Rental

1010 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.2 mi24/7
+1-855-948-2929Website
Enterprise

Car Rental

996 Commonwealth Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-12:00
Bluebikes - Harvard Ave at Brainerd Rd

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi

Public transportation

Taxi service

Taxi

~0.3 mi

Fuel & charging stations

Speedway

Fuel

100 Brighton Avenue

~0.2 mi
Website