There are so many restaurants offering meat dishes in Tokyo, but a much-loved classic of Japanese cuisine is, without a doubt, sukiyaki (hot pot stew). It is a delicacy consisting of beef seasoned with shoyu (soy sauce), which gives it a sweet and salty flavor. Here is a selection of 17 extremely popular sukiyaki restaurants in Tokyo that you'll want to visit at least once!
1. Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya offers a unique dining experience, bringing the culinary treasures of Kusatsu Onsen to Asakusabashi. Operated by a historic butcher shop established in 1958, it showcases the best of Gunma Prefecture's cuisine. Ideal for business entertainment, anniversaries, or special gatherings, the restaurant features private and semi-private rooms for an intimate dining experience. The menu, inspired by ryokan set meals, includes river fish sashimi, Gunma's famed konjac and maitake mushrooms, and local sake selections. Its serene ambiance provides a tranquil escape from city life.
Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Medetaya
Open:
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,700 JPYAccess:
Approximately 2-minute walk from the West Exit of Asakusabashi Station on the JR Line/ Approximately 7-minute walk from Exit A3 of Asakusabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa LineAddress:
1-25-4, Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 2. Saburina Hou
Saburina Hou, a hidden gem near Ginza Station, offers high-quality meats, including A5 Japanese black beef, at reasonable prices. Exceptional dishes include sukiyaki and shabu-shabu featuring marbled A5 Miyazaki beef and premium sirloin. Ideal for business or banquets, hearty courses with all-you-can-drink options are available, as well as a satisfying all-you-can-eat course. The restaurant has semi-private seats, smoke-friendly private rooms for 8-20 people, and can be fully rented. It's the perfect spot for a special night in Ginza.
Saburina Hou
Open:
Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
4-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Hibiya Line, 6-minute walk from Shimbashi Station on the JR Yamanote LineAddress:
5F, New Center Bldg., 7-7-19, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation
3. ShabuZen Ginza Creston Hotel branch
Superb view and night view of Tokyo from 120m above the ground. And enjoy the high-quality taste unique to a shabu-shabu and sukiyaki specialty restaurant. This restaurant offers carefully selected premium Japanese Black beef (Kuroge Wagyu) for both shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, allowing guests to fully appreciate the rich flavor of each style. As a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant, not only the quality and taste, but also the selection of cuts suitable for shabu-shabu and the presentation of the meat are all served with confidence by skilled chefs.
Shabuzen Ginza Creston Hotel Branch
Open:
Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O.9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 7,000 JPYAccess:
From Exit 3 or 4 of Tsukiji Station, go straight down the street to the right of Denny's. The small tower to the right of St. Luke's Towers. It's on the 32nd floor of the Ginza Creston HotelAddress:
32F, St. Luke's Garden Ginza Creston Hotel, 8 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 4. Shabuzen Roppongi Branch
Shabuzen Roppongi Branch is renowned for its extensive selection of premium Japanese beef and seasonal delicacies. Their all-you-can-eat specials, where you can choose between sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, have been a beloved feature since the restaurant's inception. The chef takes pride in meticulously choosing only the finest beef, including Matsusaka beef and Japanese Black Wagyu beef. Guests can indulge in various cuts of meat, ranging from succulent ribeye to lean options. The accompanying vegetables are sourced from domestic farmers across Japan, ensuring the highest quality.
Shabuzen Roppongi Branch
Open:
[Monday - Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Sunday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPYAccess:
5 minute walk from Exit 3 of Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line, 6 minute walk from Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku LineAddress:
B1F, Aoba Roppongi Bldg., 3-16-33, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation
5. Tabehoudai Sukiyaki Jyuniten Hiroo
All-you-can-eat Sukiyaki Jyuniten Hiroo, located about a 30-second walk from Hiroo Station, is a specialty restaurant that specializes in all-you-can-eat dishes. "Sukiyaki Course Part 2" mainly uses A5 rank Japanese Black carefully selected from all over Japan. Even though it's all-you-can-eat, this restaurant doesn't make any compromises when it comes to ingredients, and they use only the highest quality meat, fresh vegetables, rich eggs, and other carefully selected ingredients. In addition to table seats, there are also counter seats where you can watch the meat being cut right in front of you. We recommend enjoying it with Sake selected for its compatibility with Sukiyaki.
Tabehoudai Sukiyaki Jyuniten Hiroo
Open:
[Monday-Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), [Monday-Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Sunday, National Holiday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPYAccess:
Less than a 1-minute walk from Exit 2 of Hiro-o Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. It is on the second floor of a building with Blue Bottle Coffee on the first floor.Address:
2F, THE RESTAURANT, 5-4-16, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 6. Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Unagi Yoshino
Guests can savor the exquisite flavors of Kobe beef and premium Japanese beef at Unagi Yoshino's shabu-shabu and sukiyaki courses. They also offer meticulously crafted courses featuring the finest Japanese eel. The weekday lunch specials, such as the tai-chazuke set and sukiyaki set featuring Japanese black beef, are particularly popular among diners. For business meetings and gatherings, private rooms are available to ensure privacy and comfort. It's an opportunity for guests to experience the pinnacle of Japanese culinary excellence.
Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Unagi Yoshino
Open:
Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O.4:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00pm) / Koridokoro Mikasa, Eel Specialty Restaurant Ikaruga 11:00 am - 10:00 pmClosed:
-Average price:
[Dinner] 9,999 JPY / [Lunch] 2,999 JPYAccess:
62m away from Ginza StationAddress:
3F, Mikasakaikan Honten, 5-5-17, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 7. Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro
Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro, conveniently located just a 3-minute stroll from Akasaka Station, invites guests to indulge in the finest A4 and A5 grade matured Japanese Black Wagyu beef within its open, bright, and inviting ambiance. Only the most tender female beef is meticulously sliced right before the diners' eyes. The house-made ponzu vinegar, crafted over two and a half years, adds a delightful tang to the meat and vegetables. Families are warmly welcomed, with provisions made for baby strollers, allowing everyone to relish in the shabu-shabu experience together. There are also courses where you can enjoy both sukiyaki and shabu-shabu.
Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro
Open:
11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 6,000 JPYAccess:
3 minutes walk from Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, 3 minutes walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Marunouchi LineAddress:
1F, BestWestern Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka, 3-7-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 8. Sukiyaki Jyuniten
Sukiyaki Jyuniten, named after the highest grade of beef, A5 rank, Grade 12 (Jyuni), specializes in exquisite Wagyu cuisine meticulously selected by experts. From signature Sukiyaki to Shabu-shabu, Oil Grilled, and Beefsteak, guests can relish their preferred cut and cooking method. The menu also offers a variety of a la carte dishes like "Wagyu Beef Sashimi." Indulge in a luxurious dining experience complemented by fine sake, surrounded by a traditional Japanese ambiance. With private rooms and table seating, the restaurant caters to diverse occasions, from casual dinners to business gatherings and special celebrations.
Sukiyaki Jyuniten
Open:
[Monday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / [Monday - Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPYAccess:
5-minute walk from Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station / 5-minute walk from International Forum Exit of Yurakucho Station / 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nijubashimae StationAddress:
3F, Brick Square, 2-6-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 9. Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei
An outgrowth of the original Mita Basara restaurant is the Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei restaurant. The original restaurant's specialty dish, tomato sukiyaki, has received three consecutive Michelin 1 Star awards. Other unusual delicacies are available in the Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurant, like freshly prepared "rice in an earthenware pot." An expression from the Nanboku-cho era known as "basara" signifies "breaking free from convention." With this in mind, the restaurant's Japanese chef created set meals that you may eat in the posh Roppongi neighborhood, that blend flavors from numerous cuisines.
Kaiseki Mita Basara Bettei
Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (with the last entry accepted at 1:00 pm) Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (with the last entry accepted at 8:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 20,000 JPYAccess:
187m from Roppongi StationAddress:
7-17-2, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 10. Gazan Garden
Gazan Garden, located an 8-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station, is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy the full appeal of Yonezawa beef. One of its signature dishes, the Salt Sukiyaki, has become popular among foodies in Tokyo. It features a salt-based sauce that highlights the flavor of the beef, paired with eggs from Yonezawa. The sweetness of the fat and the umami-rich dashi blend perfectly. The restaurant offers a calm atmosphere with private seating, ideal for a relaxed dining experience. A wide range of drinks is available, including champagne, shochu, and wine.
Gazan Garden
Open:
[Weekdays] Lunch 11:30-14:30 (last order 14:00) Dinner 17:30-00:00 (last order 23:00) [Saturday, Holidays] Dinner 17:00-23:00 (last order22:00)Closed:
SundaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPYAccess:
Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Roppongi Ichichome Station. Exit from the number 2 exit and turn left. Cross over and go left at the Iikura katamachi intersection.Address:
Ikura Hills 2F, Azabudai 3-5-5, Minato, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 11. Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch
This historical restaurant was founded in the Meiji era (1868 - 1912) in Kyoto, and this is their Kanto region branch. As they manage their own farm, and thus take full responsibility of their products - from the breeding, all the way up to preparation - the quality of the beef that they serve is incredibly high. There are 4 different sukiyaki courses, such as the [Take (7,000 JPY)] where A5 rank Kuroge Wagyu - mainly sourced from Kyoto and Kyushu, and carefully selected to make sure they're the best cuts of the day - is served Kansai-style. You're going to love this delicacy that can't easily be found in Tokyo: Kansai-style sukiyaki, where the meat is cooked with sugar and shoyu instead of warishita.
Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
[Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None *Based on Marunouchi Building's closing days
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,500 JPY
Address: 35F, Marunouchi Bldg., 2-4-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
MapMore Details Reservation 12. Kyobashi Basara
Kyobashi Basara is a restaurant that combines traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern touch. With the concept of "Basara=as you like it," they offer a diverse menu of Japanese dishes. Highlights include the popular "Tomato Sukiyaki," which adds a tangy twist, and the visually stunning "Fubako Hassun" resembling a jewelry box. Expertly prepared sukiyaki, skillful griddle cooking, and seasonal flavors are all part of the Basara experience. It's a restaurant where tradition meets innovation, providing an exceptional culinary journey.
Kyobashi Basara
Open:
[Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Weekdays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) [Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)Closed:
Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPYAccess:
Directly connected to the building (Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Line, Exit 3 of the ticket gate toward Meijiya), 7 minutes walk from Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station on each lineAddress:
1F, Tokyo Square Garden, 3-1, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 13. Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation directly managed restaurant Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch is a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station. This is a restaurant where you can experience Kagoshima gourmet food in Tokyo. You can enjoy dishes made with plenty of Kagoshima Prefecture ingredients, including Kagoshima black beef and Kagoshima black pork, as well as fresh vegetables and rice. Healthy ``Kagoshima Black beef/Black pork mix steamed steamer'' is a dish that lets you feel the flavor of the ingredients. The restaurant also carries a wide selection of Kagoshima Shochu. The interior of the restaurant is a calm Japanese space. In addition to counter seats exclusively for Teppanyaki, table seats separated by wooden latticework, there is also a sunken Kotatsu-style Tatami room where you can stretch out your legs.
Kagoshima Karen Ginza Branch
Open:
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPYAccess:
5 minutes walk from Ginza Station / 4 minutes walk from Shimbashi StationAddress:
9F, GINZA 888 Bldg., 8-8-8, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 14. Takuan Botantei
Takuan Botantei is located a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station. You can enjoy a luxurious menu centered around A5 rank Japanese Black. This restaurant has a reputation for its cooking methods that bring out the flavor of the meat, such as the ”Miso Beef Hot Pot'' which uses thickly sliced meat to make it tender, and the melt-in-your-mouth "Sukiyaki.'' The interior of the restaurant is so quiet that you won't believe you're in the city, and it feels like a hideaway. In addition to table seats, they also have private rooms of various sizes. You can spend an unforgettable time in this classical space with a profound feel.
Takuan Botantei
Open:
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 7,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
5-minute walk from Shimizubashi Exit of Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Sstation on the Toei Oedo Line. 7-minute walk from Nishi-shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi LineAddress:
1F, Nishi-Shinjuku Park Heights, 4-15-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 15. Shabu Shabu Ogami
Shabu-shabu Ogami, located a 4-minute walk from Tsukiji-shijo Station, serves Shabu-Shabu that takes care of the four seasons. "Yamagata beef sirloin Shabu-Shabu Course'' is a course where you can enjoy carefully selected Yamagata beef and seasonal vegetables sent directly from farmers. If you want to taste not only meat but also fresh seafood, we recommend the ”Shabu-Shabu Course with seasonal seafood''. The interior of the restaurant has a chic atmosphere based on Japanese style. In addition to counter seats and table seats, we also have private rooms available. The restaurant also stocks wines selected by the owner, who is also a sommelier, and carefully selected Sake from Sake breweries.
Shabu Shabu Ogami
Open:
Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 10,000 JPYAccess:
4-minute walk from Tsukijishijo Station, 8-minute walk from Higashi-ginza Station, 8-minute walk from Shimbashi StationAddress:
4F, JLB Grand et Cru Ginza, 8-16-4, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 16. Ginza Shabutsu
The restaurant firmly believes that taste is paramount. They have successfully made shabu-shabu accessible to a wider audience by offering it at a reasonable price without compromising on quality. This groundbreaking initiative has gained recognition within and outside the restaurant industry, allowing more people to savor the delights of shabu-shabu. Carefully selected ingredients contribute to the notable difference in quality and flavor. With options like duck, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and seasonal vegetables, the restaurant's diverse selection sets it apart. Both the exceptional ingredient quality and the extensive choices make this establishment truly unique.
Ginza Shabutsu
Open:
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O.9:30 pm)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPYAccess:
5-minute walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya LineAddress:
B1F, Torishige Bldg., 6-9-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo MapMore Details Reservation 17. Takiniku Meijin Wagyu Maru Ebisu Branch
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of "Meijin Wagyu," renowned for its leaner texture and elevated oleic acid content, at Takikiniku Meijin Wagyu Maru. Their specialty, "Takikiniku," elevates the beef's succulence further by combining it with 21 varieties of vegetables in a delectable marinate sauce. Each slice of "Meijin Wagyu" is meticulously cooked until it achieves a beautiful rosé hue, ensuring a perfect blend of flavors. With its serene ambiance and private room options, predominantly featuring table seating, it's an ideal setting for gatherings ranging from intimate dates to lively girls' parties and refined business engagements.
Takiniku Meijin Wagyu Maru Ebisu Branch
Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the West Exit of Ebisu Station on the JR Yamanote Line / It's located just before the Ebisu Shrine
Address: 1F, Fujiwara Bldg. Anex, 1-10-11, Ebisu-nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.