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Asuka general manager Daniel Ihu and Anne Lee pose with an assortment of the eatery’s meats, soups and sauces.
Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee
ANNE LEE
speaks with Asuka Nabe + Shabu Shabu general manager DANIEL IHU
Photos by
LAWRENCE TABUDLO
Asuka Nabe + Shabu Sha- bu has been a long-time local Kaimuki establish-
ment, known for its Japanese-style Shabu Shabu. It was named after the soup style (miso/dairy blend soup) and era in Japan (538-710), when the recipe was originally thought to be created. Committed to serving a unique hot pot expe- riencethatisnottoostrict,gener- al manager Daniel Ihu, who took over operations three years ago, feels that Shabu Shabu is meant to be a fun dining experience where guests can “play” with their food by cooking at their own pace, en- couraged to add vegetables and meats, which can change the fla- vor profile making the soup base (more than 15 unique types to choose from) more flavorful. To add to the fun, there are ample portions of delicious homemade,
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