Essential Japanese Cuisine! 50 Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki Restaurants (1) Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Feb 13 2024

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Essential Japanese Cuisine! 50 Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki Restaurants (1)

When discussing essential Japanese cuisine, shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) and sukiyaki (hot pot stew), with its soy-sauce based soup, cannot be left out! Here are 50 spots around Japan where you can experience these famous dishes.

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1. Shabuzen Yotsuya Branch

Walking takes around a minute from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Marunouchi Line to Shabuzen Yotsuya Branch. The greatest cuts of meat are selected for Shabu-shabu, and the dish is prepared by trained chefs who take pleasure in the quality and flavor of their cuisine. To improve the flavor of the meat and vegetables, Shabuzen is also proud of its original sesame sauce and ponzu sauce, which are prepared by combining various kinds of ingredients according to a special recipe. Additionally, the restaurant features a charming, contemporary, and Japanese design. It is no exaggeration to say that Shabuzen Yotsuya Branch is one of the best places to visit if you want to enjoy Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki in Tokyo.

Shabuzen Yotsuya Branch

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on JR Chuo Line / 1 minute walk from Yotsuya Sanchome Station on Subway Marunouchi Line / 8-minute walk from Shinanomachi Station on JR Chuo Line
Address: 6F, Chuo Bldg., 3-8, Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map

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2. Ginza Shabutsu Yoshinosasa Ginza Branch

Ginza Shabutsu Yoshinosasa Ginza Branch cuisine

The Ginza Shabutsu Yoshinosasa is a restaurant specializing in shabu-shabu and steamed meat and vegetables. They offer different grades of carefully selected Japanese beef, which changes daily. They also serve shabu-shabu and steamed meat with seasonal vegetables from all over Japan. Steamed shabu, or steamed meat and vegetables, is their signature dish. It combines 10 seasonal vegetables with a wide variety of meats, such as Japanese beef, pork, and duck, which are steamed in a steamer and served with their secret ponzu and sesame sauce.

Ginza Shabutsu Yoshinosasa Ginza Branch

Open: [Lunch] 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (Last seating 2:00 pm, L.O. 2:30 pm) [Dinner]Weekday 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Last seating and L.O. 9:30 pm, Drink L.O. 10:00 pm) Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Last seating and L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Exit C8 on Ginza Subway Station, 3-minute walk from Central Exit on JR Yurakucho Station
Address: 1-12F, Marronnier Gate, 2-2-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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3. Oryori Amaya (Hokkaido / Japanese Cuisine & Kaiseki)

1. Oryori Amaya (Hokkaido / Japanese Cuisine & Kaiseki)

Oryori Amaya offers high-end Japanese cuisine showcasing select ingredients from Hokkaido's Hidaka area. You must try the [Tomato Venison Shabu] (2,500 JPY) when dining here! This excellent shabu-shabu involves cooking aged Ezo venison from Hidaka in the fresh flavors of the tomato soup. The acidity of the tomatoes and the soy sauce base of the sauce take the rich, highly savory umami of the meat to the next level. Eat to your heart's content as you savor this original shabu-shabu born in the land of Hokkaido.

Oryori Amaya

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day Before Holidays, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes on foot from Shizunai Station of the JR Hidaka Main Line. Proceed northeasterly through Route 235’s “Yoshino-cho 1” Intersection. You will come upon the restaurant shortly thereafter.
Address: 2-5-51 Shizunaimiyuki-cho, Shinhidaka-cho, Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido

4. Ann No Ie (Hokkaido / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

2. An no Ie (Hokkaido / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

An no Ie offers diners unparalleled Wagyu, and has been highly praised by the gourmands of Sapporo. Customers here will be pleased by the inexpensive prices of the various meat dishes that are made with only the finest Wagyu, carefully selected by the owner. If you are interested in experiencing the delicious flavors of this melt-in-your-mouth meat, try the [Mixed Set] (3,000 JPY per person, can be ordered for 2 people or more) or the [An Set] (4,200 JPY). Diners may choose between enjoying this meat in the form of sukiyaki, or as shabu-shabu. There are many other options here as well, such as the [An no Ie Steak] and [Wagyu Curry].

Ann No Ie

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Weekends, Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Nakajima-Koen Station. Next to Novotel Sapporo.
Address: 6-3-15 Minami 10-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido (Map)
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5. Hokkai Shabu Shabu Kita 2 Jo (Hokkaido / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

3. Hokkai Shabu Shabu Kita 2 Jo (Hokkaido / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

This popular shabu-shabu restaurant is conveniently a 5-minute walk from Sapporo Station. When in Hokkaido, lamb shabu-shabu is certainly not something to miss! This meat is notable for its hearty texture and umami devoid of any unpleasant odors. And what's more, diners here can also sample the highly-praised flavors of rich, savory Sangen pork! Eat your fill with the [120 Minute All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Lamb & Sangen Pork Course] (4,900 JPY) and experience the deep, abundant flavors of meat born and bred in these northern lands.

Hokkai Shabu Shabu Kita 2 Jo

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm- 11:30 pm (last order 11:00 pm) Lunch (Only weekdays) 11:30am- 2:00pm (last order 1:30pm)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: About 300 meters from Sapporo Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway)
Address: Seimonkan Bldg. BF , Kitanijo Nishi 3chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido (Map)
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6. Kappo Santaro (Miyagi / Japanese Cuisine)

4. Kappo Santaro (Miyagi / Japanese Cuisine)

Sendai, in Miyagi prefecture, is known throughout Japan for its famous Sendai beef, which is used at this Japanese cuisine restaurant in their popular shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. Their signature [Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Kaiseki Course] (11,000 JPY) offers diners the chance to enjoy tender, umami-filled Kuroge Wagyu in the form of richly-flavored sukiyaki, a dish whose flavors are further enhanced by a special sauce containing subtle hints of red wine. Be sure to sample the [Sendai Beef Shabu-shabu] (10,000 JPY) as well, a simple dish perfect for experiencing the umami of Sendai beef!

Kappo Santaro

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Lunch from 11:30 am -2:00 pm (L.O. at 1:30 pm) *Last order for tempura course at 1:00 pm. / Dinner: 5:00 pm -10:00 pm (L.O. at 9:10 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 7 minutes by car from JR Sendai Satation
Address: 1-20 Tatemachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi (Map)
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7. Lamb Shabu Kita-no-Kaze (Miyagi / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

5. Lamb Shabu Kita-no-Kaze (Miyagi / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

Lamb Shabu Kita-no-Kaze is renowned for its lamb shabu-shabu, made using fresh lamb procured directly from Hokkaido. The star attraction here is the [Lamb Shabu] (2,900 JPY per person). The quality lamb, lean and packed with protein, is not only delicious but good for your skin, too! Diners here have 4 delicious options for sauce – the standard [Basic Sauce], [Japanese Oroshi] (grated white radish), [Spicy Sauce], and [Sesame Sauce]! The [Tomato Sukiyaki] (2,900 JPY per person) is also a must-try, as the tomatoes' acidity further enhances the umami of the meat!

Lamb Shabu Kita-no-Kaze

Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
[Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 6 minutes walk from the south exit no. 3 of [Kotodai Koen] station, or 7 minutes walk from the west exit no. 5 of [Hirosedori] Station. On 2F of Yaozen Bldg.
Address: 2F, Yaozen Bldg., 4-4-5, Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi

8. Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei (Yamagata / Japanese Cuisine)

6. Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei (Yamagata / Japanese Cuisine)

Diners here can experience the flavors of Yonezawa beef prepared as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. This restaurant is located inside a building built over 100 years ago in the Taisho era (1912 - 1926) that is now registered as a tangible cultural property with the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Take in the pleasing Japanese design and garden while eating your fill of delicious Yonezawa beef in dishes such as the classic [Original Yoshi-tei Basic Sukiyaki Course] (5,500 JPY), made using specially-selected beef ribeye and featuring a warishita with deep umami that further enhances the flavor of this meltingly delicious beef.

Yonezawa Gyu Sankai Ryori Yoshi-tei

Open: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) On break from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: About 50 minutes on National Highway 13 from the Fukushima Iizaka interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. Ten-minutes drive from Yonezawa Sation. Three-minute walk from Uesugi Shrine.
Address: 1-3-46 Montomachi, Yonezawa, Yamagata (Map)
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9. Akasaka Edozakura (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

1. Akasaka Edozakura (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

This renowned shabu-shabu and sukiyaki restaurant is located in Akasaka, one of Tokyo's representative lively downtown areas. The specially chosen BMS (Beef Marbling Standards) marbled meat used here is from a top-grade A5-ranked Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef), and makes up just 1% of the whole head of the cows. This meat does melt in your mouth! Be sure to enjoy this delicate flavor with the [Top-grade Marbled Kuroge Wagyu Shabu-shabu Set] (10,000 JPY). The [Shabu-shabu Set] (from 6,500 JPY) is also recommended and is quite a good deal, featuring an assortment of vegetables as well as Inaniwa udon (thick noodles).

Akasaka Edozakura

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
[Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: A three-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station or Akasaka Station. Located about midway down Misuji-dori Street, on the second floor of UF Building 3.
Address: 2F UF3 Building, 3-11-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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10. Gazan Garden (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

2. Gazan Garden (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

This restaurant is well-known amongst foodies for its delicious sukiyaki, which features Yonezawa beef, a top Wagyu brand. The [Salt Sukiyaki] (9,500 JPY per person, minimum order of 2 people), a must-try at Gazan Garden, is a dish that was created for diners to enjoy the flavor of Yonezawa beef in the simplest way possible. The special tare (sauce), made with Japanese-style dashi (broth) and salt, helps eliminate fat and strong odor from the meat, and enhances the beef's naturally rich umami (Japanese savory taste). Once the meat is cooked, dip it in a beaten egg, another product from Yonezawa, and enjoy!

Gazan Garden

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) Dinner 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00)
[Saturday, Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 am (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 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 (Map)
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11. Kinka Pork Cooking Hirata Farm Kiwami (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

3. Kinka Pork Cooking Hirata Farm Kiwami (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki

This restaurant is directly managed by Hirata Farm and sells its Kinka pork, a rice-fed, rare brand that is highly praised for its tenderness and sweet flavor. The highly recommended [Collagen Sayu Shabu-shabu] (7,500 JPY) here is a great way to fully enjoy this meat's umami. The superb soup for this dish is created from stewed Kinka pork bones, resulting in a truly delightful shabu-shabu experience! It is a set that also includes seasonal fish, deep-fried skewers, udon, and dessert - a great deal for sure!

Kinka Pork Cooking Hirata Farm Kiwami

Open: Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm [Weekdays/Saturday/Before Holidays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[Sunday/Holidays] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit on the sixth floor of KITTE.
Address: 6F JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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12. Shabuzen Kagurazaka Branch

Shabuzen Kagurazaka branch is located along Kagurazaka-dori Street. It is a specialty restaurant offering carefully selected Japanese Black Wagyu beef as shabu-shabu (sliced meat parboiled with vegetables) or sukiyaki (hot pot stew). The high-quality Japanese Black Wagyu can also be enjoyed as all-you-can-eat, making customers truly happy. They also have many seasonal courses packed with seasonal ingredients and other fine dishes. A wide variety of alcoholic beverages are available to enjoy with the food, and a variety of plans include all-you-can-drink packages in the course. The restaurant is filled with a Japanese atmosphere and offers a relaxing dining experience in a soothing space. Besides table seats, private rooms with low sunken kotatsu tables are suitable for entertaining and celebrating. The deliciousness of the food becomes a bridge leading customers to enjoy a peaceful time.

Shabuzen Kagurazaka Branch

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on Tokyo Metro Lines, 5-minute walk from Ushigome-kagurazaka Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address: B1F, Kagurazaka Center Bldg., 3-5, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Map
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13. Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

11. Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

Moritaya is beloved by foodies and is known as a leading spot for sukiyaki in Kyoto. Now, thanks to this branch, diners in Tokyo can experience this flavor, too! The beef used here is carefully selected from farms directly managed by Moritaya, with the highest-quality A5 Kuroge Wagyu of the day being used in a variety of fantastic dishes. You will want to order the [Sukiyaki Course] (from 7,000 JPY). The Kansai-style sukiyaki of this dish differs from the variant seen in the Kanto region, in that it is cooked with sugar and soy sauce, highlighting the flavors of the meat's umami itself. It is indeed the ultimate meat dish!

Moritaya Tokyo Marunouchi Branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
[Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
[Sunday, Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm -10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 12000 JPY / [Lunch] 3500 JPY
Access: JR Sobu Line, JR Chuo Line, JR Yamanote line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line 1 minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Address: Marunouchi Building 35F, Marunouchi 2-4-1, Chiyoda, Tokyo (Map)
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14. Sukiyaki Kappo Yoshizawa (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

12. Sukiyaki Kappo Yoshizawa (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

The Ginza area is packed with high-quality restaurants, but this spot has still managed to distinguish itself, winning praises from foodies for its delicious sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. This restaurant is also known as a wholesaler of high-grade Wagyu and butcher shop, a ringing endorsement of their skills in selecting and preparing meat! Diners looking to sample this meat's flavor should stick with the simple [Shabu-shabu] (6,000 JPY). You will love the flavor of the choice meat's umami when combined with ponzu (citrus-seasoned soy sauce) and homemade sesame sauce, which hasn't changed one bit since the restaurant first opened.

Sukiyaki Kappo Yoshizawa

Open: Normal hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O.9:00 pm) / Lunch: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 14,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Three minutes' walk from exit A12/13 of Ginza Station, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Two minutes' walk from exit A8 of Higashi-ginza Station, Toei Asakusa Line.
Address: 3-9-19 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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15. YUKYU-NO-KURA Koji & Shabu-Shabu Cuisine Ginza Rokuchome Namiki-dori Main Branch (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

13. YUKYU-NO-KURA Koji & Shabu-Shabu Cuisine Ginza Rokuchome Namiki-dori Main Branch (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

This restaurant is run by a group of 9 sake (Japanese alcohol) breweries with over 300 years of history. A cafe by day and a shabu-shabu restaurant by night, this spot is popular amongst foodies visiting Ginza. The [Premium Shabu-shabu Yu Course] (4,500 JPY), a recommended choice here, offers diners a chance to experience the umami of Kurokoji pork. This exceptional pork, raised on a diet containing koji (a type of fungus grown on rice), is notable for its superior texture, and lacks any unpleasant odor. It's the perfect choice for shabu-shabu!

YUKYU-NO-KURA Koji & Shabu-Shabu Cuisine Ginza Rokuchome Namiki-dori Main branch

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday] Tea Time: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm / Lunch L.O. 3:00 pm)
[Tuesday - Friday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (food L.O. 10:00 pm / drink L.O. 10:30 pm)
[Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Food L.O. 9:00 pm / Drink L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from exits B5/B6 of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Address: 2F, DAME GINZA, 6-7-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

16. Echikatsu (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

14. Echikatsu (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

Sukiyaki in Tokyo is synonymous with Echikatsu, a venerable restaurant that opened in 1871 – that’s over 140 years ago! The quiet atmosphere has an authentic Japanese feel and features seating that faces a courtyard with a garden and a pond, the ideal environment for enjoying sukiyaki in comfort. In their signature [Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Course] (6,480 JPY), high-quality, discerningly-selected meat is cooked in a light, soy sauce-flavored warishita. Experience the true flavors of traditional sukiyaki, faithfully preserved over time, here at Echikatsu!

Echikatsu

Open: [Weekday, Saturday, Day Before Holiday] Normal hours 17:00-21:30 (Last order 21:00)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: Five minutes from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line [Yushima Station] / 8 minutes from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line / Toei Oedo Line Hongousanchoume Station
Address: Yushima 2-31-23, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

17. Shibuyabatake (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

15. Shibuyabatake (Tokyo / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

Shibuyabatake is a popular shabu-shabu restaurant conveniently located less than a 1 minute walk from Shibuya Station. Their [Tsuyu Dashi Shabu-shabu] owes all of its delicious flavors to the dashi! Ingredients such as niboshi (dried sardines), katsuo-bushi (bonito flakes), and kombu (kelp) are carefully prepared by the chefs every morning, resulting in a creation that goes well with everything from specially-selected pork to the top-grade meat, Miyazaki beef. You will also love the 2-hour all-you-can-eat-and-drink course, a great deal that starts at 2,980 JPY. It's a wonderful way to experience this restaurant's delicious shabu-shabu!

Shibuyabatake

Open: [Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays] Generally 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
[Monday - Wednesday, and Friday] Generally 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: A one minute walk from JR Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit
Address: Marudai Building 6/7F, 1-23-13 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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18. Bettei Take no An Ginza 3chome (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

16. Bettei Take no An Ginza 3chome (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

This Japanese restaurant, located only a 1 minute walk from Ginza Station, consists exclusively of private rooms, ideal for enjoying a leisurely meal without having to worry about intruding on other guests. The recommended [Deluxe Soy Milk Shabu-shabu with Roppaku Berkshire Pork from Kagoshima] (2,800 JPY per person) features a broth made from soy milk. This broth is heated, and the rich, umami-filled Roppaku Berkshire pork is quickly dipped in it and cooked. The head chef's specially-made [Yuzu Miso Sauce] and [Handmade Lemon Ponzu] are sure to elevate these tasty flavors even further!

Bettei Take no An Ginza 3chome

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (last order 2:30 pm)
[Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (last order 3:30 pm)
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
[Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:00 pm)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Lunch] 1,050 JPY
Access: A one minute walk from Ginza Station Exit A12, a two minute walk from Higashi Ginza Station Exit A8, or a five minute walk from Yurakucho Station.
Address: Naritaya Bldg. 3F, 3-7-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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19. Hyoki Kasuitei Shimbashi branch (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

17. Hyoki Kasuitei Shimbashi branch (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

Diners can relax and enjoy the meaty cuisine offered at this quiet spot, removed from the hustle and bustle of Shinbashi, a center for business. Hyoki Kasuitei consists exclusively of private rooms, and the simple wood of the refined furnishings adds to the experience when enjoying a meal featuring their high-quality meat. The advertised "mushi shabu" (steamed shabu-shabu) is cooked right in front of diners using a specially-made bamboo steaming pot that contains a vibrant and fresh layer of heirloom vegetables from Kyoto! Enjoy this delicacy with the reasonably-priced [Joshu Barley-fed Pork Set] (5,000 JPY)!

Hyoki Kasuitei Shimbashi branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) *We do not offer lunch on Saturday.
[Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Exit A7 of Shimbashi Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. On 7F of [Persa 115] Bldg. in the corner of the Hibiya Taniguchi Intersection at Shimbashi Station
Address: 7F, Persa 115, 1-15-5, Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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20. Kyoto Hyoki Akasaka branch (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

18. Kyoto Hyoki Akasaka branch (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

Kyo-ryori (traditional Kyoto cuisine) is one of the cornerstones of Japanese cuisine, and the renowned Kyoto Hyoki brings these traditional flavors into the present. The modern Japanese aesthetic here is the perfect setting for thoroughly enjoying their dishes, which are a perfect fusion of tradition and innovation. Lovers of meat dishes will certainly want to order the famous [Dashi Shabu]! Dashi, an essential element of Japanese cooking, is used for the soup base. This soup is heated and then used to cook thinly-sliced meat and vegetables. The [Dashi Shabu Set] (4,000 JPY) is another recommended option which includes appetizers, sushi, and more!

Kyoto Hyoki Akasaka branch

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
[Weekdays, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from the Exit No.2 of Akasaka Station on Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Address: 2F, Social Bldg., 3-12-7, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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21. Farmer's Restaurant - Wagyu Kinka (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

19. Farmer's Restaurant - Wagyu Kinka (Tokyo / Japanese Cuisine)

As the name suggests, this restaurant is directly run by a farm and features a large selection of lovingly fattened beef that has been highly praised. There are a wide variety of delicious options like steaks and hamburger steaks here, but the most straightforward way to enjoy this top-grade Wagyu beef is definitely as shabu-shabu. The sliced beef is packed with umami and has a meltingly soft texture, and diners can quickly cook this meat in two types of soups before enjoying! This restaurant proudly offers course meals from 3,800 JPY where diners have the option of choosing from "red," "black," or "deluxe" beef!

Farmer's Restaurant - Wagyu Kinka

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 900 JPY
Access: 4 minutes walk from [Hamamatsucho Station]
Address: 2F, Shiodome Bldg., 1-2-20 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

22. Araiya Bankokubashi Branch (Kanagawa / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

20. Araiya Bankokubashi Branch (Kanagawa / Shabu-shabu & Sukiyaki)

Yokohama is the birthplace of the gyunabe (beef hot pot), a pioneering trend in Japanese meat cuisine, and this restaurant is an affiliated with the Araiya Main Branch, a long-established restaurant known for its gyunabe. The recipe for the [Gyunabe Aori] (3,800 JPY) has been passed down from generation to generation, and is a type of sukiyaki featuring beef stewed in a secret warishita (sukiyaki stock). The meat's umami and the warishita's moderate sweetness form a perfectly-balanced combination! [Araiya Shabu-shabu] (8,964 JPY) is another recommended choice!

Araiya Bankokubashi branch

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 9,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Bashamichi Station on Minatomirai Line. After exiting from the exit 6, go straight and to the corner on the right of the first intersection
Address: 1F, Sagami Bldg., 4-23, Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa (Map)
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23. Kamakura Miyokawa (Kanagawa / Japanese Cuisine)

21. Kamakura Miyokawa (Kanagawa / Japanese Cuisine)

Ever since it opened, Kamakura Miyokawa has been known as the go-to spot for kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese course cuisine with tea) in the ancient capital of Kamakura. The meat dishes here use carefully chosen ingredients such as Hayama beef, a Kuroge Wagyu from local Hayama, as well as Olive beef raised on Shodo Island. One great option for enjoying the range of exceptional meat is the [Shabu-shabu Variety Sampler] (8,100 JPY). This restaurant's famous sesame sauce contains smoked cashew nuts, and is a classic that they've been making for the last 45 years. It pairs outstandingly well with the umami of the excellent Wagyu.

Kamakura Miyokawa

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 10 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Kamakura Station. Go towards the ocean along Wakamiya-oji Street away from Tsuruogaka Hachimangu Shrine. Near from Ichino-Torii Gate of the shrine
Address: 2-22-5, Yuigahama, Kamakura city, Kanagawa (Map)
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24. Kanazawa Sekitei (Ishikawa / Japanese Cuisine)

23. Kanazawa Sekitei (Ishikawa / Japanese Cuisine)

Kanazawa Sekitei's highly-praised food showcases local ingredients like Kanazawa's Kaga vegetables and fresh fish caught in the Sea of Japan. Kaga's traditional cuisine is on full display here, and anyone interested in a meat dish should be sure to try the [Sekitei Shabu-shabu] (from 8,000 JPY)! This dish is created with the freshest meat brought in that day, and pairs well with the specially-made ponzu and sesame sauce made upon a secret recipe. The meat will start melting in your mouth from the very first bite, releasing its delicious umami.

Kanazawa Sekitei

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch From 11:30 am (L.O. 2:30 pm) Dinner 5:00 pm -10:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm (day), 8:00 pm (night))
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes walk from Hirosaka bus station. Walk 2 to 3 minutes from Honda-machi bus station. Located to the side of The Kanazawa Theatre.
Address: 1-9-23, Hirosaka, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa (Map)
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25. BEST WESTERN Hotel Takayama Hidaya SHO (Gifu / Izakaya)

24. BEST WESTERN Hotel Takayama Hidaya SHO (Gifu / Izakaya)

This restaurant, located inside a hotel, is popular for its seasonal flavors, which showcase an abundance of ingredients from the mountains of Hida-Takayama. They are known for the various dishes that contain Hida beef, a local brand famous throughout Japan. The menu offers a variety of options such as steaks and tobanyaki (items cooked on a ceramic dish), but the most popular choice by far is the [Hida Beef Chuck Shabu-shabu] (6,000 JPY). This superb, A5-ranked beef has fine marbling, and the meat's rich, savory flavor and melting texture is something else!

BEST WESTERN Hotel Takayama Hidaya SHO

Open: [Monday, Wednesday, Saturday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm) Lunch: need reservation
Closed: Tuesday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk towards Takayama-ekimae branch of Jyuroku Bank from Takayama Station on Takayama Line
Address: 1F, BEST WESTERN Hotel Takayama, 6-6, Hanasato-machi, Takayama, Gifu

26. Yagura (Gifu / Japanese Cuisine)

Yagura is around a 7-minute walk from Takayama Station, and its popular meat dishes such as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and steak feature nationally-famous Hida beef. The [Hida Beef Shabu-shabu] (100g from 3,600 JPY) can be ordered either as a single item or as part of a course and uses only the highest quality beef raised in the Hida area, ranked at least A4 to A5. Cook slices of this superior beef in hot water with a base of kombu and katsuo dashi, and then enjoy after dipping in sesame sauce and house ponzu.

Yagura

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes walk from [Takayama Station]. Approximately 15 minutes by car from Takayama I.C. on Chubujukan Expressway (Takayama Kiyomi Road)
Address: 50-2, Uramachi, Takayama city, Gifu

27. Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro

26. Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro

Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro is a restaurant that lets one enjoy A4 and A5 rank matured Japanese Black Wagyu beef in an open, bright and clean interior. The Nanadaime Matsugoro style of shabu shabu is quite different from conventional versions of this cuisine, where guests surround one pot. Here, pots are prepared for each person, who can enjoy shabu shabu any way they wish. The matured Japanese Black Wagyu beef, sliced before one's eyes, is made only with cows that have soft meat quality. Dressed in refreshing sour flavors using homemade ponzu sauce, made over a period of 2 and a half years, both the meat and vegetables make for a refreshing eat. They also have a rich lineup of wine and Japanese sake available.

Hitori Shabu Shabu Nanadaime Matsugoro

Open: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 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 Line
Address: 1F, BestWestern Hotel Fino Tokyo Akasaka, 3-7-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map

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28. Lamb Shabu Kinnome Ginza Main Branch

27. Lamb Shabu Kinnome Ginza Main Branch

Lamb Shabu Kinnome lets guests comfortably enjoy high quality Ginjo lamb as shabu shabu or sukiyaki. They have a rich, varied course lineup, and the all-you-can-eat options, which let guests fully enjoy delicious meat flavors as much as they want, are particularly appealing. The fresh and mild lamb meat is a high quality masterpiece truly worthy of being called Ginjo lamb. With its lack of the tastes particular to lamb meat, guests will no doubt be addicted to it after just one bite due to its delicious flavors that revolutionize existing concepts of lamb meat. Guests can choose from spicy broth and Chinese medicine broth.

Lamb Shabu Kinnome Ginza Main Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Day Before National Holidays] 3:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 1:00 pm - 11:15 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Ginza Exit of Shimbashi Station on the JR Lines and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, 10 minutes walk from Shimbashi Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line
Address: 3F, Ginza Suga Bldg., 8-3-12, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map

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29. Akasaka Ando

Ando is located in Akasaka, Minato-ku. It is an authentic Japanese restaurant based on the concept of providing a relaxing space where guests can breathe a sigh of relief away from the bustle of the big city. They use seasonal ingredients, as well as serve fish carefully selected by the head chef's discerning eye. The Sasuke Pork and Tokyo Vegetable Shabu Shabu is a jewel-like dish that can be eaten with high quality broth. The melty, fatty meat, the delicious flavors of the ingredients, and the Sasuke pork, a high quality meat with fine meat quality, can all be enjoyed with this high quality broth.

Akasaka Ando

Open: [Monday-Friday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) / [Saturday] Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Akasaka-mitsuke Station on the Ginza and Marunouchi Lines, along the esplanade street at the second crossroads
Address: 1F, 2F, Namba Bldg., 3-11-1, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Map
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