Shyabu-shyabu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water. The term is an onomatopà âia, derived from the sound emitted when the ingredients are stirred in the cooking pot. The dish is related to sukiyaki in style: Both consist of thinly sliced meat and vegetables and served with dipping sauces. However, Shabu-shabu is considered to be more savory and less sweet than sukiyaki.