Shabu Village - It can’t be denied that the thrill behind urban nightlife is fueled by that contagious ambition to effortlessly embrace what is modern, hot, and in fashion terms, fresh off the runway. While the Manolo’s a la mode aren’t required at the door, the cuisine of authentic Japanese abodes defines the cusp of contemporary chic, and a hot plate of sacha-pasted pork and enochi mushrooms is hot in more than one way. Ceaselessly celebrating genuine ethnic culture, Brookline’s Coolidge Corner is the apt haven for Shabu Village. Shabu Village tops traditional Japanese restaurants, and strides beyond beloved sashimi and maki rolls to offer a signature “shabu-shabu” soup. The venue’s namesake dish translates as “swish-swish”, honoring the delectably ravishing sound of salty broth bubbling around sliced raw beef and noodles…or perhaps you’d prefer the dish with cod and white rice? Even aromatics, dipping sauces, chillies and a plethora of ginger-miso-dressed vegetables are yours to choose from. And don’t be fooled by an endearingly juvenile namesake; the design of Shabu Village is subliminal Asian elegance. Just don’t take that hot craze too seriously and keep your fingers on your chopsticks, not the hot plate.