Dot Ave eatery Van Shabu closes its doors

Van Shabu, one of Dorchester's go-to eateries with a focus on hot pot, sushi and ramen, has closed its doors after eight years in business on Dot Ave, according to co-owner Karen Diep. The family-owned bar and restaurant near Savin Hill Avenue combined Asian fusion cuisine with cocktails and was on the vanguard of what has become a vibrant food scene up and down Dot's main thoroughfare.

A recording on the business' telephone line today informed customers of the news.