Looking for a decent affordable shabu shabu place in Metro Manila is quite challenging for me. Ever since my parents introduced the concept of shabu shabu to my curious taste buds, to be exact that’s more than 10 years ago, I’ve noticed how pricey shabu shabu sets are as I browse through each menu. When I learned about the affordable Taza Mix, a smokeless grill & shabu shabu place around the block of Ortigas Ave, my reflex told myself, “I must share this news to the foodies!” And that means “you” guys!

For the clueless readers, Shabu shabu is a type of dish originated from the Japanese that features thinly sliced meat, specifically beef, boiled in water.  Well, as you read the post you’ll see that you aren’t limited to beef alone. In other words, the Chinese call this “hot pot”.

You will be given 1 set of various sauces as a complement of your shabu shabu. The freedom is yours to spice up your own sauces. If you are frightened you might mess up your shabu shabu sauce, the courteous servers of Taza Mix will assist you.

While waiting for your shabu shabu set, I guess this is what you should do. Prep up your sauce to your own subjective perfection.

The special ingredient that makes your sauce more pumped up.

Sometimes, I overkill my sauce by abusing it with chopped garlic.

Peanut sauce, I only add a teaspoon of this to my complete my sauce.

I prefer my sauce to have the kick of spiciness.

O is the expert in mixing up my shabu shabu sauce. Luckily, I have him to prepare it all for me. 🙂 Just a hint, your sauce should at least look like what O mixed. 🙂

One (1) Shabu Shabu set (Php 850) includes the following:

The color of their meat tells how fresh they are.

And look, slices of Lamb are available! This isn’t part of 1 shabu shabu set but you have the option to request for additional meat like Sliced Lamb.

According to Taza Mix’ menu, 1 shabu shabu set is good for 2. In reality, it’s actually good for 4-6. Seriously! The amount of serving for a set is totally generous. Even 4 hungry dudes can fix their hunger with 1 shabu shabu set alone.

For beginners, don’t fret. There isn’t any special skill to cook your Shabu shabu. All you have to do is to pay attention when you submerge your ingredients into the boiling shabu shabu clear soup. Don’t lose your attention on your food. Make sure nothing is raw or overcooked. But as an advise for the first timers, you can always ask anyone from Taza Mix to help you out to keep you out of trouble.

Friendly reminder, be sure to submerge all ingredients given to you. Just take note of those ingredients that cook easily, you wouldn’t want to eat overcooked vegetables and meat right?

Take a look at those meat balls and lobster balls. Ready to dip in your shabu shabu sauce and ready to be eaten with rice or simply its clear soup.

My personal favorites: cheese balls, lobster balls, shrimps, lamb and those green veggies that balances my intake of meat.

Shabu shabu doesn’t fail to deliver the satisfaction of a hungry customer.

Four (4) dudes finishing 1 shabu shabu set will surely leave the doors with fully satisfied stomachs.

The marinade is generally leaning on the sweet side. No complaints because I love how it was grilled.

A friendly tip before munching on those imported L.A. Ribs. After it comes out from the grill, you can let your ribs rest a bit before shooting them inside your mouth. This allows its juice to distribute evenly. Actually, this rule of thumb applies to any type of meat.

Any dish with salmon in it becomes one step closer to my hearty appetite.

It could be a little too sweet at first but after 2 bites, you’ll get used to it. The freshness of salmon overpowers its sweetness.

Aside from seeing this cute little Chinese boy running around Taza Mix, you have the option to dine inside the Taza Mix section or the Taza De Oro section.

Taza De Oro is their authentic Chinese food counterpart, which is available for your Chinese cravings as well. Round tables are available for big families.

Celebrate your simple occasions here if you want a stomach filling celebration at an affordable price.

Ideally, shabu shabu is best to be experienced with people seated beside you and in front of you.

If I were you, don’t be a loner. Call up your friends or your family and share your shabu shabu experience with them.

It’s time to gather and ready your shabu shabu appetite.

Go ahead and try out Taza Mix!

Cheers,

Location: G/F Madison Square, Ortigas Ave cor Madison St., Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines

Operating Hours: 6am-10pm

Contact: (+632) 721-0381 / (+632) 721-0382

Budget: PHP400++

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