Shabu-shabu around Umeda Station! 20 recommended restaurants

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Kitashinchi Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki Kiraku is an 11-minute walk from Umeda Station.

The calm interior has the warmth of wood and a Japanese feel. The seating is Sunken kotatsu seating, so you can stretch out your legs and relax in comfort.

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The shabu-shabu is supervised by Chef Hasegawa of Gourmandise, a hard-to-book bistro in Tokyo.

It uses a broth made with kombu kelp from southern Hokkaido to bring out the flavor of the meat, and you can enjoy it with house-made ponzu sauce or fragrant sesame sauce. It is said to have a melt-in-your-mouth texture the moment you take a bite, with a refined taste.

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They serve Tamura Gyu (Tamura beef), a kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) often called one of the finest in Japan.

The courses featuring shabu-shabu enjoyed with kombu kelp broth and "mushi shabu-shabu," finished in a seiro (steaming basket), are especially popular. Its fine textured meat and deep rich flavor are said to fill your mouth.

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San Bettei Kitashinchi Ten, about an 8-minute walk from Umeda Station, is a high-end shabu-shabu specialist.

The restaurant offers plenty of seating options, including table seating, Semi-private room-style seats, and fully private room options. You can enjoy your meal in a chic, upscale atmosphere.

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They serve a carefully prepared shabu-shabu Hot Pot made with aguu-buta (Okinawan Agu pork), a much talked about specialty in Okinawa.

Aguu-buta is a rare brand of black pork native to Okinawa that has been enjoyed since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It has few off notes and little scum, and its appeal is its tender texture that seems to melt in your mouth.

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The "Agu Buta (Agu pork) Shabu-shabu Course" is available for both lunch and dinner.

For the shabu-shabu made in a crystal Hot Pot, they recommend wrapping it in lettuce and enjoying it with shiikuwasa ponzu sauce. It has a clean finish that brings out the sweetness of the meat.

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Shangurirazu Shikuretto Kitashinchi Ten is a shabu-shabu restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Nishi-Umeda Station.

The interior, inspired by a historic Chinese mansion, has a calm atmosphere and feels like a space for adults. It offers counter seating and Semi-private room seating, making it an easy choice for private meals.

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You can enjoy a new style of kinoko shabu-shabu (mushroom shabu-shabu), served as one Hot Pot per person.

The black soup, slowly simmered with dozens of kinds of wild mushrooms, lets you taste the full umami of the ingredients. It has a deep flavor that lingers, and leaves you with a strong sense of Manzoku even after the meal.

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The Most Popular "Hojoheitan (black mushroom broth)" is a course where you can enjoy comparing 10 kinds of Special mushrooms and 3 kinds of meat.

In addition to the mushroom assortment, it also comes with meaty kushiage (deep-fried skewers) and shrimp balls, making it a well-balanced meal. You can also switch to "mala soup" for an additional charge.

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Agu Buta Shabushabu Majikina, about an 8-minute walk from Umeda Station, is a hideaway-like shabu-shabu restaurant on the 5th floor of a building on Sonezaki Shinchi Hondori. It is a sister restaurant of Agu Buta Shabushabu Tonya Aoi, a popular spot in Shinsaibashi.

As it is by reservation only and has counter seats and Private room options, booking early is recommended.

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They use Special Okinawan ingredients, including Motobu-gyu (Motobu beef) from Okinawa ranked A5, and Agu-buta (Agu pork).

You can also enjoy different flavors with the house-made ponzu sauce loaded with green onions, the Kitashinchi Ten limited special sauce, and yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste).

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The popular “Motobu-gyu (Motobu beef) and Agu-buta (Agu pork) shabu-shabu course” features ingredients from Okinawa Prefecture, including “Agu-buta 100% tsumire (minced meat balls)” and Okinawa soba.

Some guests also said they appreciated the thoughtful touch of dessert and onigiri (rice balls) to take home.

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Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Tsukada KITTE Osaka Ten is a shabu-shabu restaurant on the 5th floor of KITTE Osaka, about a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on various lines.

It has Private rooms with views overlooking Osaka Station, so you can enjoy a relaxed time. The one-person-one-Hot Pot style is also appealing, letting you focus on your meal without worrying about those around you.

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The ingredients include some of Japan’s three great Wagyu varieties, as well as A5-ranked Satsuma-gyu (Satsuma Beef) and Kagoshima brand pork.

The restaurant also offers vegetables and alcoholic drinks sourced mainly from the Kansai region, which pair well with the meat. For the course meal, you can choose either shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) or sukiyaki (Japanese beef hotpot).

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Starting with Minoh Beer, they offer a wide selection of alcoholic drinks from the Kansai region.

The lineup also includes regional labels such as Kawachi Wine, Hibi Shuzo, and Sawaya Matsumoto. Another popular point is that you can enjoy flavors unique to Kansai paired with the food.

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Tatsuya TAZ-YA Hankyu Umeda Ten is a shabu-shabu restaurant located under the elevated tracks, about a 2-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.

The two-story interior is a bright space with white as the main tone. There are counter and table seats, so it works well for any occasion.

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They serve creative Japanese cuisine made with pesticide-free vegetables delivered directly from their own farm, freshly shaved top-grade katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), and Hokkaido pasture-raised pork.

Their popular "Kyukyoku no Dashi Shabu-shabu" uses carefully selected meat, broth, vegetables, and seasonings.

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The most popular option is the "Omi gyu (Omi beef) and Hokkaido Hoboku Buta (pasture raised pork from Hokkaido) Tasting Dashi Shabu-shabu Course."

They add katsuobushi (bonito flakes) right in front of you, so you can enjoy how the aroma and flavor of the dashi change before and after it goes in. It also comes with lettuce, mushrooms, and beni-shin daikon (red-fleshed daikon radish), and you can choose either noodles or zosui (rice porridge) to finish the meal.

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Sushi to Shabu Shabu No.8 is a restaurant where you can enjoy akazu (red vinegar) sushi and Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) shabu-shabu, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station on the various lines.

Inside, the restaurant is a pop-style space decorated with green, orange, and yellow neon lights. There are only 4 cute entrance-side Private rooms, so if you would like to use one, it is best to book in advance.

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They offer All you can eat shabu-shabu with Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Strip loin and Beef Tongue.

You can choose your preferred broth, including Kiwami Wadashi (premium Japanese soup stock), Yuzu Shio (yuzu salt), and Miso Garlic.

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In addition to seafood sushi and meat sushi, a luxurious course with All you can eat shabu-shabu made with Special beef and pork is popular.

From à la carte dishes to desserts, the menu is extensive, and you can enjoy both the bold and delicate sides of seafood.

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Shabu Shabu New Kobe Dojima Chika Center is a shabu-shabu restaurant located about a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway. The entire restaurant has counter seating, creating a casual space where you can drop in with ease.

Whether you are dining alone or in a group, you can enjoy your meal without feeling formal.

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Shabu-shabu with Domestic SPF pork Chuck Eye Roll and A4-grade Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) Spencer roll.

The meat, sliced thin in the open kitchen, blends well with the sauce and brings out its flavor. The single serving copper pot, known for its excellent heat conduction, also seems to be popular.

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At lunch, the "Mix" with buta-shabu (pork shabu-shabu) and gyu-shabu (beef shabu-shabu) is popular. The lunch menu comes with a vegetable assortment, rice (free refills), and mini udon.

Their "house-made sesame sauce" is said to be made with time and care, blended from 21 kinds of seasonings with no additives, and finished with a rich aroma.

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Shabu Shabu Manno Rukua Osaka Ten is a solo shabu-shabu specialist located a 5-minute walk from Umeda Station, on the 10th floor of Rukua Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station.

The refined and calm space comes with counter and table seating. Even on your own, you can relax and enjoy authentic shabu-shabu without hesitation.

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You can enjoy authentic shabu-shabu made with Manno Wagyu and Nangoku Sweet Pork.

With premium sesame sauce and top-grade ponzu sauce, you can savor a rich taste that fully brings out the flavor of the meat and the taste of the vegetables.

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More than 10 kinds of vegetables, arranged like a flower field, are always on offer, and they seem to be particular about seasonal ingredients and production regions.

The "Banshu udon" can be enjoyed with a dipping broth made from beef bone soup. It is said to make for a Manzoku meal, with colorful vegetables and the rich flavor of the dashi standing out.

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Kogane Dashi Shabu to Edomae-zushi (Edo-style sushi) Niku no Asatsu Umeda Ohatsu Tenjin Ten is a shabu-shabu and sushi restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro.

The restaurant has spacious table seating and box seats separated by noren (traditional fabric dividers), creating a relaxed atmosphere. It is ideal for Banquets and family meals, and you can enjoy dining here with ease.

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You can enjoy All you can eat shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with A5-ranked kurogemu wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) branded beef.

The shabu-shabu is seasoned with carefully made dashi broth to bring out the meat's rich flavor. On the A la carte menu, you can also order Omi gyu (Omi beef) and Kobe gyu (Kobe beef), two of Japan's three major beef brands.

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If you want to enjoy luxurious shabu-shabu, the "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Shabu-Shabu & Negi-maki (green onion rolls) Tongue Shabu All you can eat Course" is recommended.

There were also reviews saying that the crisp negi-maki and tender tongue were an excellent match.

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Shabu Tei Hankyu Kappa Yokocho Ten is a shabu-shabu restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. It has a retro feel, with 25 counter seats in total.

Each person gets their own pot, so you can enjoy shabu-shabu at your own pace.

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They serve shabu-shabu with beef and pork sliced to order.

The thickness is adjusted in 0.1 mm increments to bring out the full flavor of the meat. You can enjoy it casually with a course or set meal.

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Their special goma dare (sesame sauce) is made by slowly roasting silver sesame seeds and kneading them for hours in-house, resulting in a sauce that is easy to digest and absorb.

This unique goma dare, made with a blend of spices, keeps its flavor and richness from fading, and the restaurant’s style is to enjoy it as a soup at the end.

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Butasho Dojimatei is a restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway. The space has a Japanese feel, and even solo diners can stop by with ease.

There is seating for both small and large groups, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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They serve shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) taken to the essence of simplicity. The rich soup, made by blending several kinds of dashi (Japanese soup stock), fills your mouth with the aroma of bonito.

The high quality branded pork, Kirishima-sanroku-buta, has a fine texture and tender meat. This shabu-shabu lets you enjoy the gentle sweetness of its just-right fat.

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We recommend enjoying it with the special wafu dashi (Japanese-style broth) and house-made ponzu sauce with a fresh citrus aroma.

The wafu dashi, blended from several kinds of stock, brings out the good flavors of the meat and vegetables. The mildly sweet ponzu is also popular for pairing well with vegetables.

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Kyoto Tsuyu Shabu CHIRIRI Osaka Umeda Chayamachi Ten is a shabu-shabu restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, and the interior has a calm atmosphere.

The restaurant is equipped with Private room seating where guests can relax without worrying about the people around them, which is said to be part of its appeal as you can enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace.

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You can enjoy sukiyaki and shabu-shabu made with Omi Beef, one of Japan’s three great Wagyu brands.

The signature dish is tsuyu-shabu, which also gives the restaurant its name. When you coat the meat well in the house-made broth, its rich flavor gently opens up, making this a dish with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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Tsuyu-shabu uses pork sliced paper thin with a Special method. When you swish it quickly through the hot water, a beautiful sight unfolds before your eyes, like white flowers blooming softly.

It is recommended to enjoy it with shiro-negi (white leek) and yuzu kosho (citrus chili paste). There were also reviews saying it offered a different way to enjoy pork shabu than the kind they usually eat.

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Uminabetei Umeda Ten is about a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Namboku Line, and it is well regarded for its modern atmosphere with Japanese touches.

In addition to table seating, the restaurant offers a range of seating options, including counter seats, Semi-private room, and fully private room.

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One of the popular menu items is the "Ganso Noko Ebi Shabu Shabu (Original Rich Shrimp Shabu-Shabu)," made lavishly with 1kg of shrimp.

They serve a full 1kg of extremely fresh shrimp. This luxurious dish lets you enjoy it whenever you like: raw, as shabu-shabu, or simmered.

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The "Ganso Noko Ebi Kaki Shabu Shabu" and the "Gokai Kaki Hot Pot" are also popular. Their visual impact is on another level.

The restaurant’s secret seafood broth slowly fills the dish with the rich umami of shrimp and oysters, bringing a level of Manzoku that Hot Pot lovers can’t help but rave about.

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Shabuzen Umeda Ten is about a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway. The interior has 14 seats in total and includes a Private room, which is part of what makes it appealing for enjoying a quiet meal.

With its refined atmosphere, you can relax and spend time here in comfort on Special days and other occasions.

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They offer a wide selection of carefully chosen Domestic beef, including Omi gyu (Omi beef) and kurokegyu (Japanese Black Wagyu).

They also have All you can eat plans for shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. You can enjoy your favorite cuts, from tender Strip loin with sweet fat, to lean and healthy red meat, to richly flavorful Spencer roll.

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There are two kinds of dipping sauces that pair perfectly with the finest meat: goma-dare (sesame sauce) and ponzu-dare (ponzu sauce). Made with Special ingredients, these carefully crafted original sauces are prepared using the restaurant's own method.

There were also reviews saying it was an elegant shabu-shabu that made the meat taste sweet.

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Kushishabu Nasai, about a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Umeda Station on the Tanimachi subway line, is also popular for staying open until late at night, so you can relax and take your time without watching the clock.

The interior, with plaster walls and cedar tables, has a calm feel and is exceptionally comfortable. In addition to counter seating, it also has Private room seating.

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You can enjoy healthy kushi-shabu (skewered shabu-shabu) made with fresh vegetables delivered directly from farmers.

The recommended "Negi Shabu Course" is a popular Hot Pot that lets you choose either Wagyu or mochi-buta (pork), with plenty of green onions and meat to enjoy. They also offer a full a la carte menu, so you can pick what suits your mood that day.

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The "Kushi-shabu Course" lets you fully enjoy kushi-shabu (skewered shabu-shabu).

You wrap fresh vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, green onions, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and daikon radish in meat, then quickly dip them in the carefully made broth to enjoy. It is said to be a new style of shabu-shabu that is fun to look at too.

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Located just a 1-minute walk from Nishi-Umeda Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway, Kisoji Kitashinchi Ten is in a very convenient location.

The interior has a calm wa-modern (Japanese modern) style throughout, and it also has Private rooms where you can relax without worrying about the people around you.

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They offer shabu-shabu made with Special meat selected from all over Japan that meets Kisoji's inspection standards, served with seasonal vegetables.

A quick dip in the broth removes excess fat and brings out the meat's rich flavor. You can also enjoy plenty of cooked vegetables.

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The popular dinner "shabu-shabu" course uses marbled Wagyu, letting you enjoy the meat's rich flavor and the sweetness of its fat.

Starting with a sakizuke (appetizer), the meal finishes with kishimen (flat udon-like noodles) and mochi (rice cakes), so you can enjoy every bit of the broth's flavor and leave fully satisfied. It is said to be gorgeous and perfect for celebratory gatherings.

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Shabu Shabu Nihonryori Tachibana is a shabu-shabu restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hankyu Line, and the interior has a soft atmosphere with the warm feel of wood.

The restaurant is fully equipped with well-spaced table seating and convenient counter seats. It also has fully private rooms where you can dine without worrying about the people around you, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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Domestic beef shabu-shabu and Awa Biton (Awa pork) shabu-shabu are popular. They use their own cutting method to bring out the meat’s natural umami and sweetness.

It is well reviewed for having a satisfying bite, while the right amount of marbling in the lean meat melts in your mouth and makes it juicy.

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One reason the shabu-shabu is so popular is that you can choose from five kinds of soup.

They offer everything from the standard kombu kelp and rich ago-dashi (flying fish stock) to mild sesame soy milk, spicy red chili pepper, and light yet rich tomato. Since the Hot Pot is divided, you can choose up to two kinds at once.

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Shabu Sai Hankyu Sanbangai is a nationwide chain offering shabu-shabu All you can eat, just a 1-minute walk from Umeda Station on the Hankyu Line.

The interior has a casual and welcoming feel. It works well for a wide range of occasions, from dining alone to meals with friends and family.

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You can enjoy All you can eat shabu-shabu with beef and pork.

In addition to the standard kombu kelp and sukiyaki broths, you can choose 2 kinds from options like tori paitan (rich chicken broth), spicy savory broth, and limited-time seasonal broths, which is one reason it stays popular since you can enjoy the meal without getting tired of it until the very end.

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You can choose as much seasonal fresh vegetables as you like from the vegetable bar. They offer a wide variety, including Chinese cabbage, mizuna (potherb mustard), and mushrooms.

You can also enjoy All you can eat curry and soft serve between rounds of shabu-shabu. There were also reviews saying they enjoyed it to the fullest from start to finish.

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Shabu Shabu Onyasai Umeda HEP Dori Ten, about a 3-minute walk from JR Osaka Station and Umeda Station on (Each) line, is a popular nationwide chain offering shabu-shabu All you can eat.

The interior has a calm feel with spacious seating, and the table seats are also said to be easy to use for different group sizes, which adds to its appeal.

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There are also All you can eat courses where you can enjoy Special meats and fresh Domestic vegetables, as well as fixed portion sets.

All the meat, carefully selected by professional buyers, is cut in-house. They offer 14 kinds of meat in total, including kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), Iberico pork shabu-shabu, and Sakura-hime dori roast.

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For the broth, you can choose from several kinds to suit your taste, including Sandaime Kiwami Dashi (third-generation premium broth) and Nokou Tonyu Dashi (rich soy milk broth).

Among the ingredients is Takezutsu Tori Tsukune (bamboo tube chicken meatballs), which you can adjust to your preferred size. They cook up plump in the broth, letting you fully enjoy the good flavor of the chicken.