Shabu

In 2002, Kevin Valaika, a long-time ski local, convinced his brother Bob, then a resident of Aspen, Colorado, to move to Utah for more than just the Greatest Snow on Earth®: the brotherly team of restaurant veterans wanted to serve up a new style of dining on Park City’s historic Main Street. Since its debut in 2004, Shabu has received praise for its unique freestyle Asian cuisine that blends the region’s celebrated dishes with fresh, global flavors. The menu, which is known for its freestyle Asian cuisine, reflects the very nature of Park City’s lifestyle. Just like freestyle skiing or mountain biking that is found in a mountain town, Shabu experiments with creative features to showcase a new innovation or idea.The Valaika brothers attribute the combination of their restaurant-savvy skills to the success of Shabu. Kevin developed a sharp business mind after many years at high-end restaurants in Park City. Bob established a unique taste for culinary arts under the influence of notable restaurateur Charlie Trotter and acclaimed Asian-fusion chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Together, the Valaika duo has created one of Park City’s most distinguished and creative restaurants.