Update-date: Dec 16 2024
The season for warm hot pot dishes has arrived with the onset of winter. This article introduces restaurants in Tokyo where one can enjoy unique Japanese hot pot dishes, including popular shabu-shabu, motsunabe, duck hot pot, and udon suki. The selected restaurants are known for their commitment to high-quality ingredients and broth, offering a superior taste. Visitors are encouraged to find their preferred spot and pay a visit.
Shabu Zen Ginza Creston Hotel
A high-quality shabu-shabu and sukiyaki specialty restaurant with exquisite flavors and atmosphere.
Shabuzen, located on the 32nd floor of the Ginza Creston Hotel, is an 8-minute walk from Tsukiji Station. This specialty restaurant offers shabu-shabu and sukiyaki while enjoying a view from 120 meters above ground. They provide a variety of courses featuring carefully selected black wagyu beef, domestic beef, and Iwanchu pork, available at different price points. For shabu-shabu, they use a unique sesame sauce and ponzu sauce that enhance the deliciousness of the meat.
The restaurant features an atmosphere of elegance and tranquility unique to a hotel. It offers spacious seating arrangements with tables placed comfortably, as well as a private room that can accommodate up to 20 people. There are staff members who can communicate in English and Chinese, providing meticulous service that embodies the spirit of 'omotenashi.' Guests can enjoy high-quality shabu-shabu and sukiyaki while taking in a panoramic view of Tokyo.
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: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 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 Hotel
Address: 32F, St. Luke's Garden Ginza Creston Hotel, 8 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 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 Hotel
Address: 32F, St. Luke's Garden Ginza Creston Hotel, 8 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch
A traditional restaurant specializing in motsunabe that carries on a legacy of dedication.
At Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza, just a one-minute walk from Ginza Station, one can enjoy exquisite motsunabe that inherits the flavors of a long-established restaurant in Fukuoka. Using fresh domestic beef offal, the ingredients are cut into perfectly satisfying sizes. The motsunabe, meticulously crafted with a focus on everything from the broth to the vegetables, offers a rich yet not overwhelming deliciousness. With the 'Yamanaka Course', one can also enjoy Fukuoka and Hakata's famous dishes alongside the motsunabe.
Entering the restaurant from the luxurious lobby feels like being invited into an extraordinary experience. There, a lavish space suitable for adults is prepared, based on the concept of 'traditional flavors in a classic Japanese setting.' With over 100 seats available, there are also private rooms, which require an additional usage fee. It is recommended to enjoy a graceful dinner time, or to visit during lunch to take a relaxing break with a warm motsunabe. It is worth stopping by while shopping in Ginza.
Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Ginza Branch
Open: [Weekdays] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) [Weekend, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) Dinner 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: 1F/B1F, GINZA GLASSE, 3-2-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza Station on Tokyo Metro Lines
Address: 1F/B1F, GINZA GLASSE, 3-2-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Akasaka Charcoal Grilled Shabu-Shabu Takamine no Buta
Delicious shabu-shabu crafted from the finest pork and clam broth.
Located on the 4th floor of a building just a 2-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, there is a restaurant called Akasaka Sumibi Shabu Shabu Takamine no Buta. The meat used for their shabu shabu is the rare Ume-yama pork, known as the highest quality pork. It features beautiful marbling and rich umami, which is rare for pork. Additionally, they use an original white dashi that incorporates clams to add depth to the flavor, and by using charcoal as the heat source, the umami of the ingredients is preserved, resulting in an impressive deliciousness. The final rice porridge made with the shabu shabu broth is exceptional.
This restaurant has a hidden atmosphere that attracts food enthusiasts, while also offering a relaxed and comfortable environment. Inside, there are table seats and counter seats, as well as private rooms that can accommodate 4 to 10 people. The private rooms feature glass walls, allowing guests to enjoy the night view of Tokyo in the evening. The attentive service, which takes care of each guest's needs, is also highly regarded. As it operates on a reservation-only basis, guests should not forget to make a reservation before visiting.
Akasaka Sumibi Shabu-shabu Takane No Buta
Open: [Monday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm *Reservation only
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Address: 4F-A, Akasaka Seimeikaikan Bldg., 3-21-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Ginza Line / 7-minute walk from Nagatacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Address: 4F-A, Akasaka Seimeikaikan Bldg., 3-21-10, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Kagurazaka Bettei Torichaya
A restaurant famous for udon-suki a restaurant full of Japanese atmosphere famous for udon-suki.
Located a 5-minute walk from Iidabashi Station, Kagurazaka Bettei Torichaya stands on the way to the so-called 'Atami-yu Stairs,' just off Kagurazaka Street. The restaurant's signature dish is 'udon-suki,' which features 17 carefully selected ingredients and their special udon in a rich broth. This exquisite dish has been loved for many years. The 'Meidai Udon-suki Kaiseki,' served as a course centered around 'udon-suki,' offers both satisfying flavor and generous portions.
This is a charming sukiya-style restaurant that blends seamlessly into the streets of Kagurazaka. Upon passing through the noren curtain and stepping inside, one feels as if they have traveled back in time to the good old days of Japan. The interior features table seating, counter seating, and a spacious hall perfect for groups, as well as a sunken kotatsu seating area with a small garden. Surrounded by a calm Japanese atmosphere, guests can enjoy heartwarming udon suki.
Kagurazaka Bettei Torijaya
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm), [Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on JR Sobu and Chuo Lines and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho, Tozai, and Namboku Lines
Address: 3-6, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Iidabashi Station on JR Sobu and Chuo Lines and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho, Tozai, and Namboku Lines
Address: 3-6, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Handmade Soba and Duck Cuisine Jigen
A restaurant where you can enjoy domestic duck and a hot pot filled with seasonal ingredients.
Jigen, located a 6-minute walk from Ebisu Station, specializes in hand-made soba and duck dishes. One of the highlights here is the 'Duck Hot Pot' made with Zao duck from Miyagi Prefecture. This luxurious hot pot is filled with flavorful duck meat, along with plenty of seafood such as shrimp, mushrooms, and vegetables. The 'Duck Hot Pot' is available as both an à la carte item and as part of a course, and both options can include a 2-hour all-you-can-drink plan. Orders must be made for at least two servings and require a reservation at least two business days in advance.
The interior is a calm and serene Japanese space where one can forget the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition to table seating, there are also spacious counter seats suitable for solo dining. Not only is the 'kamo nabe' (duck hot pot) exceptional, but the handmade soba and various dishes featuring duck are also superb. Additionally, it is delightful to enjoy carefully selected seasonal sake from various regions across the country. This is a hidden gem for adults, filled with exquisite cuisine and drinks.
Teuchi Soba to Kamo Ryouri Jigen
Open: [Monday-Friday] Lunch 11:30 am -2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm), Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:45 pm), [Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:15 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station on the JR Yamanote Line. 8-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Hibiya Line. 500m from Ebisu Station.
Address: 1-24-9, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
More Details Reservation
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from the East Exit of Ebisu Station on the JR Yamanote Line. 8-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Hibiya Line. 500m from Ebisu Station.
Address: 1-24-9, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This article was written by AI Translation.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
![[2023 Edition] What Is the Difference Between Kappo and Ryotei? A Look Into the Deep World of Japanese Cuisine](/gg/content_image/tn0013_001_150x105z.jpg)
