California-based restaurant Tabu Shabu, a Japanese-style hot pot restaurant with a modern twist, will open in McKinney on Sept. 16. The restaurant, located at 1620 N. Hardin Blvd, Ste. 1000, held a soft opening on Sept. 10-11, and is taking time for training before the official opening later this week, according to franchise co-owner Hayli Silber.

Literally meaning “swish-swish,” Japanese shabu-shabu features items, such as prime Angus ribeye, wagyu, jidori chicken, seafood and vegetables that are swirled and cooked in boiling broth and eaten with a dipping sauce. Guests at Tabu Shabu will dine at a U-shaped bar where everyone cooks in their own hot pot while staff provides assistance throughout the meal, franchise co-owner Mark Silber said.

Tabu Shabu makes its sauces in-house with freshly ground sesame seeds and locally sourced produce. For the hot pot experience, guests are guided through four steps, from choosing their broth to picking their proteins. 469-970-6824. www.​​tabushabu.com