Shabu-shabu around Shimbashi Station! 20 popular places you should visit at least once

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Just a 2-minute walk from Ginza Station and also within walking distance of Shimbashi Station, Kobe Gyu Shabu Shabu Omoki Hanare Ginza Ten is a popular restaurant for shabu-shabu courses made with Kobe beef.

Inside, you’ll find a calm Japanese-style space, and the restaurant is fully equipped with fully private rooms available for parties of 2 or more.

Several courses are available where you can fully enjoy shabu-shabu made with A5-grade Kobe beef.

The lean cuts of Kobe beef are said to look beautiful as their color changes in the Hot Pot, and some say they are captivated even before taking a bite. Once in your mouth, the fine quality meat is said to spread an exquisite sweetness.

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The restaurant is said to be popular for letting you fully enjoy a range of cuts, including their recommended Kobe-gyu (Kobe beef) lean meat as well as marbled cuts and fillet.

In addition to shabu-shabu, you can also enjoy the great taste of Kobe-gyu in a variety of dishes such as cutlets and beef stew.

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Ginza Tsuru is a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) finished with low-temperature cooking. It is located on the way from Shimbashi Station to Higashi-Ginza Station.

The refined and soothing interior offers a variety of seating options, and it also has fully private rooms with their own dedicated entrances.

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The shabu-shabu here is served by dipping the meat into tail soup heated to a low temperature of 65～70 degrees.

The kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) has a fine texture and is tender and juicy, with the rich flavor of high quality meat spreading across your mouth. It seems the staff handle all of the cooking.

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Like the shabu-shabu, the sukiyaki (Japanese hot pot with soy-based broth) is also prepared with low-temperature cooking. One of its appeals is that you can enjoy it with a wide range of seasonings.

Along with the classic egg for sukiyaki, you can also enjoy it in creative combinations such as dashi custard and nama yuzu kosho aka (fresh red yuzu pepper paste).

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Gyuan is a restaurant where you can enjoy meat dishes made with Special Kobe beef and Tajimaguro (Japanese Tajima beef), prepared in a variety of ways.

It has a 35-year history in Ginza and is also within walking distance of Shimbashi Station. The restaurant uses a building created by relocating an authentic kominka (traditional Japanese house), and its charm lies in the atmosphere that feels set apart from the city.

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The "Special Kobe beef shabu-shabu course" is available, and the staff carefully prepare each slice one by one.

The meat is said to be a high quality cut with beautiful marbling, specially selected by the Kobe-born owner in person by visiting the ranches. Reviews also said the fat was just right, and it was so good they wanted another serving.

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Sukiyaki and steak dishes are also popular, and one of the big draws is that you can enjoy them in a casual way at lunchtime.

The photo shows the limited 12-serving "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Hamburger Steak." Made with shank meat from Kuroge Wagyu, this Hamburger Steak aims to bring out the meat’s natural flavor, and people say it is satisfyingly meaty and delicious.

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Musashi Bettei Ganryujima, about a 5-minute walk from either Shimbashi Station or Ginza Station, is a Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) specialty restaurant where you can enjoy A5 Kuroge Wagyu Yakiniku, sukiyaki, and shabu-shabu.

The interior has a traditional Japanese feel like a samurai residence, and it also has fully private rooms with doors that can accommodate up to 24 people.

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You can enjoy top grade Wagyu specially selected from all over Japan in shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) style. The thinly sliced meat is easy to eat and can be enjoyed with a wide variety of vegetables and tasty sauces.

They also offer All you can drink plans and All you can eat plans, so you can fully enjoy shabu-shabu as much as you like based on your preferences.

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If you want to gather around a Hot Pot and have a lively meal together, the entertaining wataame sukiyaki (sukiyaki with cotton candy) is also a great choice.

This menu item has been getting attention in the media, and you can enjoy watching the cotton candy melt into the warishita (sukiyaki sauce). People say the slightly sweet warishita coats the meat well and makes it really tasty.

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About a 3-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of Shimbashi Station, Ramu Shabu Kin no Me Ginza Honten is a popular specialty restaurant where you can enjoy melt-in-your-mouth shabu-shabu made with excellent lamb shipped directly from Hokkaido.

The interior has the casual feel of an izakaya, making it a place where groups can have a lively time together. It also has a Private room available for groups of 5 or more.

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The lamb used for shabu-shabu is from sheep less than 1 year old, and is known for its very tender texture and lack of the distinctive flavor often associated with lamb.

A wide range of courses is available, including plans with high quality beef Spencer roll and Tengen-buta (Tengen pork), as well as All you can eat plans.

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Authentic yakuzen (medicinal herb) Hot Pot shabu-shabu is recommended for people who care about healthy skin and overall wellness. You can enjoy it with two kinds of soup.

A nice point is that you can choose your preferred soup combination, such as mala and paitan. They pair well with lamb, and the deep flavor is said to warm you right to the core.

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Rabutan Hanare is a 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shimbashi Station, and is popular for its shabu-shabu and seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo basket) dishes made with Kirishima Kurobuta (Kirishima black pork) from Miyazaki Prefecture.

The interior is said to offer a refined Japanese-style space for adults. With a wide range of seating options, including Sunken kotatsu seating, table seating, and Private rooms, it is said to be easy to use for many occasions.

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"Kirishima Kurobuta (Kirishima Berkshire pork)" is known for its moist, tender meat and sweet fat. To enjoy the simple good taste of the pork, shabu-shabu is the perfect choice.

The rich shabu-shabu, eaten with shiraga-negi (finely shredded white leek) and soba-tsuyu (buckwheat noodle dipping sauce), is said to be so good you could keep eating it forever. All you can eat is also available.

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The "Special Kuroge Wagyu seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo steamer)" is also recommended, with irresistible meat umami and the natural sweetness of vegetables.

You can enjoy top grade beautifully marbled Kuroge Wagyu together with organic vegetables such as mizuna (potherb mustard) and salad mushrooms. It comes with ponzu sauce, sesame sauce, and soba dipping sauce, so you can enjoy it in a light way without getting tired of the flavors.

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Kagoshima Karen Ginza Ten is a restaurant directly operated by "JA Kagoshima Prefectural Economic Federation," where you can fully enjoy the food of Kagoshima, and it is located a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shimbashi Station.

The interior, with a strong Japanese style, offers counter seats and Semi-private room table seating, and it is said to have a relaxed atmosphere where you can spend time comfortably.

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You can enjoy shabu-shabu made with Kagoshima Kuro-ushi (Kagoshima black wagyu) and Kagoshima Kurobuta (Kagoshima black pork), both raised in the southern region of Kagoshima, as lunch or in a course meal.

Kagoshima Kuro-ushi is known for its fine texture and well-balanced marbling, with a rich meaty flavor.

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The "seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo steamer)," which lets you simply enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients themselves, is also popular.

The upper tier is filled with meat, while the lower tier is tightly packed with seasonal vegetables, so it is also recommended for people who care about nutritional balance. Like the shabu-shabu, both beef and pork options are available.

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"Sengyo Nihonshu Edowan" is a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu made with Domestic "Iwanaka-buta (Iwanaka pork)" and seasonal fresh fish in a refined Japanese modern space, and they also offer a wide selection of Japanese sake.

The restaurant has seating to suit different occasions, including counter seats for small groups and table seating for Banquets. It is also a great fit for those who care about atmosphere.

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The shabu-shabu served with the restaurant’s special kogane-dashi (golden broth) uses Iwachu-buta (Iwate branded pork), known for its rich umami and deep flavor.

They also seem to offer a generous serving of vegetables to enjoy with the meat. They also serve a shabu-shabu tasting menu that lets you compare Iwachu-buta loin and pork belly.

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They source fresh seasonal seafood every day, so you can enjoy it prepared in many ways, such as simmered fish and grilled fish.

If you want to enjoy the ingredients’ natural flavor directly, the sashimi platter is recommended. They also offer about 30 kinds of Special Japanese sake, so it is well worth enjoying them together.

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Ginza Shabuki Kuroge Wagyu shabu-shabu and sukiyaki specialty restaurant Ginza Honten is a place where you can enjoy comparing Japan’s three major branded Wagyu varieties.

All seats are in fully private rooms with doors, available for parties of 2 or more. You can relax and spend your time comfortably while keeping your privacy.

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For the shabu-shabu, you can choose from Domestic Kuroge Wagyu, including the three major Wagyu brands, as well as Domestic pork.

In addition to the meat, the set comes with about 20 kinds of vegetables, including unusual mushrooms, and the colorful presentation is said to stand out. The mushrooms are enjoyable not just for their appearance, but also for the differences in taste and aroma.

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The broth dipping sauce for swishing the ingredients through is said to be based on katsuobushi dashi (bonito broth), with an excellent balance of umami, sweetness, and acidity.

They also recommend adding umeboshi (pickled plum) to the broth partway through for a fresher, lighter taste. The longer the mushrooms simmer, the more their umami seems to flow into the broth.

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Hyouki Ginza Honten is a Japanese restaurant about a 9-minute walk from the Ginza Exit of JR Shimbashi Station, where you can enjoy its signature dashi-shabu (broth shabu-shabu) along with seasonal dishes throughout the year.

All seats are in Japanese-style Private room, so you can enjoy meals and conversation with friends or family without worrying about the people around you.

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Both dinner and lunch offer many shabu-shabu courses made with Special pork, which is appealing because you can choose based on your budget and taste. There is also an All you can drink menu with no time limit.

The shabu-shabu comes with plenty of green onions, and it is nice that you can get free refills.

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They use pork with an excellent balance of tender lean meat and sweet fat, sliced to an ultra-thin 1mm.

Once cooked, the thin slices take on a melt-in-your-mouth texture and soak up the special dashi (Japanese soup stock) beautifully.

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Hana Daikon is a restaurant where top grade Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) takes center stage, and you can enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. During the day, they mainly serve seared Kuroge Wagyu and Rice bowls, while at night the focus is on course meals.

The interior has a hideaway like atmosphere, making it a place where you can enjoy a luxurious time. Seating includes counter seats, table seats, and Private rooms.

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The beef used for shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) is not limited to one specific production region, but is Specially selected from various areas across Japan.

A wide range of cuts is available, including Spencer roll, Strip loin, and lean meat. The meal is served with chopsticks from a well-known chopstick specialty store, and you can even take them home as a gift after your meal.

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The meat only needs a few seconds in the dashi broth to turn a light, beautiful pink. Cooking it brings out more sweetness, letting you fully enjoy the meat’s natural flavor.

The soup is full of the good flavor of the meat and vegetables, and To finish, you can add rice and enjoy zosui (rice porridge).

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Ginza Ushinoki, about a 5-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Station, is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy Special Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) shabu-shabu and sukiyaki.

The elegant Japanese-style space lets you relax and enjoy your meal away from the noise of the city. It also has Private room options for both small and large groups.

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This restaurant uses Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) that is managed in an integrated system from raising to shipping. It is said to have juicy meat and a deep sweetness in the fat.

The shabu-shabu lets you simply enjoy the meat’s natural flavor, with a texture that seems to melt in your mouth. The menu mainly focuses on course meals.

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The sukiyaki, made with meat simmered well in warishita (sweet-savory sukiyaki broth) and enjoyed dipped in raw egg, is also popular. They also offer a course that generously uses Strip loin.

The sweet and savory seasoning of the warishita is said to be just right, and it seems you can also fully enjoy plenty of seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. Some say the crisp texture of renkon (lotus root) is irresistible.

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Shabu-shabu Sukiyaki Yoshino is located on the 3rd floor of Mikasa Kaikan Honten on Ginza Namiki-dori, where you can enjoy high-quality Wagyu and branded beef in shabu-shabu and sukiyaki.

The interior has a chic Japanese-style setting, and people say the quiet, calm atmosphere leaves a good impression.

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Shabu-shabu is available in courses where you can choose the brand of meat, as well as All you can eat options that are perfect for having fun together.

They offer three kinds of meat, including Kobe beef, and serve them with goma-dare (sesame sauce) and ponzu sauce.

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Many reviews said that the truffle tamago-kake-gohan (rice topped with raw egg) you can enjoy at the end of the All you can eat meal is delicious.

For the eggs, they use Yoshino Kodawari Tamago from Yoshino, Nara Prefecture. They are known for their rich flavor with a clear sweetness and umami, making them a great match for tamago-kake-gohan.

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Shabu-shabu Ogami, about an 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, is a shabu-shabu kappo (Japanese fine dining with seasonal dishes) restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients such as meat, fish, and vegetables.

This restaurant is known for its hideaway feel and luxurious space, making it perfect for a Special day. In addition to counter seats where you can watch the owner at work right in front of you, it also has table seating and Private rooms.

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You can enjoy shabu-shabu made with Yamagata-gyu (Yamagata beef) and Kinka-buta (Kinka pork) in a full-attendant style.

Another draw is the wide selection of dipping sauces that pair perfectly with the meat, including ponzu made with seasonal citrus and original house sauces. It is a great fit for anyone who wants to enjoy grown-up shabu-shabu made with carefully selected ingredients.

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You can enjoy not only meat but also a wide range of ingredients in shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), including seasonal seafood shipped directly from Hokkaido and seasonal vegetables delivered straight from organic farmers.

Each item is carefully cooked to bring out as much of the ingredient’s natural flavor as possible, so you can eat it at its very best.

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Horaku Shimbashi Honten is a seafood cuisine x Private room izakaya in a great location just a 2-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, and its shabu-shabu made with Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) is especially popular.

The lively, friendly atmosphere inside also gets good reviews, making it a great pick for gathering with friends. There are also Private rooms available for groups of 2 or more.

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The overwhelmingly popular choice in reviews is the “Sendai-produced Beef Tongue shabu-shabu course.” You can enjoy not only Beef Tongue, but also many kinds of meat such as pork ribs and loin from Sakura-hime Dori (brand chicken).

The Beef Tongue from Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) is said to have a springy texture, with sweetness and rich flavor melting in your mouth.

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You can choose from two kinds of broth for the Hot Pot. Along with the classic kombu kelp, they offer many options including miso garlic and kampo yakuzen (herbal medicinal broth).

The broth flavor soaks well into the meat and vegetables, and people say it pairs perfectly with the dipping sauces. It is also nice that you can choose your dipping sauce from more than five kinds.

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Ginza Ashiya Iwai, located an 8-minute walk from Shimbashi Station and a 3-minute walk from Ginza Station, is popular for its shabu-shabu course made with Special top-grade Wagyu and designed to be enjoyed with all five senses.

The interior blends refined Japanese style with a modern touch, and it also has fully private rooms where you can enjoy your time in privacy.

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The Special shabu-shabu course, centered on A5 rank Domestic Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), is very popular.

In the course, you can enjoy not only the meat, carefully prepared and served with advanced skill, but also seasonal signature dishes, a meal, and dessert. At lunch, they also offer Gozen set menus available only during lunchtime.

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Reviews also said that the Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) sourced from around Japan is cut into large pieces, and the fine marbling looks beautiful, making it look delicious and whetting your appetite at first glance.

Once cooked, the meat's rich fat becomes even more flavorful, bringing out its delicate taste. The meat is great, of course, but the generous serving of vegetables is also said to be so tasty that people finish it all with ease.

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Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki Gokujo Steak Kabuto Ginza Ten, located in Ginza Corridor-gai (Ginza Corridor Street) and about a 5-minute walk from both Shimbashi Station and Ginza Station, serves shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and steak made with Saga-gyu (Saga beef).

The refined interior also makes it a good choice for a Special day. They also offer Private rooms for groups of 2 to 20 people.

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This restaurant buys whole A5-grade Saga gyu (Saga beef) cattle and serves it in a variety of styles.

Saga gyu is said to have fine marbling, with a tender texture and just the right amount of fat.

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In addition to shabu-shabu made with Saga gyu (Saga beef) Strip loin, the menu featuring the rare Tobi gyu (premium selected Saga beef) from Saga gyu is also popular.

Reviews also say its moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich depth of flavor spread across the palate, giving it a presence worthy of the name Tobi gyu.

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This Japanese restaurant has a long history dating back to 1975. It is located on the way from JR Shimbashi Station toward JR Yurakucho Station.

Its elegant and spacious atmosphere is one of its main draws, and it also has Sunken kotatsu seating Private rooms and zashiki (tatami room) Private rooms. The kaiseki course meals, where you can enjoy Hot Pot and seasonal dishes throughout the year, are popular.

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They offer a wide range of kaiseki (traditional multi-course) menus at different price levels, where you can enjoy meat made with top-grade marbled brand-name wagyu (Japanese beef), including Yamagata-gyu (Yamagata beef).

It is served in a variety of styles such as shabu-shabu, steak, and sukiyaki, and is popular for its juicy, rich quality.

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For the shabu-shabu meat, you can also add cuts such as Strip loin and filet for each brand.

The "Yonezawa beef" ordered on this day seems to have offered tender texture and rich, mellow fat. Since the staff cook it for you, you can enjoy it at the best possible moment.

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This restaurant lets you casually enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with high quality kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef). It is a 6-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station.

In its refined hideaway atmosphere for adults, you can spend a relaxing and comfortable time. There are also Private rooms for groups of 5 to 20 people, as well as Semi-private rooms separated by curtains.

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They offer several course menus where you can enjoy A5 Miyazaki-gyu (Miyazaki beef) Strip loin. Among them, the yakuzen shabu-shabu (medicinal herb hotpot), which was featured on a popular gourmet TV show, is especially popular.

The soup is based on stock made by simmering chicken bones and pork bones, and it is said to be surprisingly light, making it easy to keep eating.

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Many people also choose the sukiyaki course made with Miyazaki-gyu (Miyazaki beef). The refined warishita (sukiyaki broth) is said to pair perfectly with the tender meat, fresh vegetables, and tofu.

Just like the shabu-shabu, they also offer plans with All you can eat and All you can drink.

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"Shabu-Shabu Onyasai Ginza 5-chome Ten" is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant where you can enjoy Special meat and fresh Domestic vegetables with a wide selection of broths.

The menu is also extensive, with options like All you can eat courses and finishable set meals. The interior is said to be clean and comfortable. Semi-private room seating is also available.

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They offer 14 kinds of meat, including Kuroge Wagyu, Iberico pork, and Sakura-hime dori (brand chicken), and they carefully cut it in-house to keep it fresh.

The shabu-shabu is served with full table service, so you can focus on your meal and conversation. They pay close attention not only to the meat but also to the quality of the vegetables.

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For the shabu-shabu broth, you can choose any 2 kinds you like from several options.

The lineup is so extensive that it is hard to choose, with options like Wagyu dashi (Wagyu broth) made with beef tail and aromatic vegetables, and rich tonyu (soy milk broth) made with organic soybeans.