Popular shabu-shabu spots in Chiba by area! Special 8 picks

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Shabu Shabu Shotaian Sogo Chiba Ten, with excellent access directly connected to Keisei Chiba Station.

It is popular for its style of serving each person their own Hot Pot, so you can enjoy shabu-shabu at your own pace. There are 54 seats in total, and the restaurant also has Semi-private room and Private room seating.

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The “Special marbled loin shabu-shabu Gozen set” is said to have elegant fat in the meat, so it does not feel too heavy. When eaten with vegetables, the sweetness of the vegetables adds even more flavor and makes it even better.

There are two types of sauce: sesame sauce and ponzu sauce. You can also add chili oil or yakumi (condiments) to change up the flavor.

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At lunchtime, you can also enjoy pork shabu-shabu.

The thinly sliced pork is said to be tender, with a clear sweetness. The Gozen set also comes with Appetizers, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), a vegetable assortment, rice, and soup, so it seems very satisfying.

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This is a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu while looking out over a river where koi (carp) swim.

The spacious interior is made up entirely of Private rooms. There are various types of rooms, including sofa seating and Sunken kotatsu seating, and they also have seats with ocean views and seats overlooking the garden.

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The photo shows Nabeya no Nabe (Nabeya's Hot Pot), a dish with amazing visual impact.

Packed tightly with vegetables under the meat, it is said to be very filling. Many reviews also say the meat is thin and tender, so you can keep eating it without getting tired of it.

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"Suki-shabu" is a luxurious Hot Pot that lets you enjoy both shabu-shabu and sukiyaki.

Not only is the meat excellent, but the vegetables are also high quality. The onions in particular are said to have a strong sweetness that pairs well with the meat. To finish, you can choose either regular udon or himokawa udon (flat ribbon noodles).

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Sushi・Shabu-shabu・Sukiyaki・Semi-private room de All you can eat Mo~TON! Chiba Ekimae Ten, about a 4-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Chiba Station, is a great pick for anyone who wants to fully enjoy all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu.

The calm interior has 100 seats and also comes with Semi-private room seating.

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You can choose 1-color or 2-color Hot Pot, and it seems you can also choose from 9 kinds of soup.

At the start, they set out a tray with sliced meat. If you want more, you can order additional servings on a tablet.

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Although the shabu-shabu is All you can eat, it seems to feature a lineup of high grade meat.

There are also more than 20 kinds of Domestic vegetables, including very fresh produce sourced directly from farmers.

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Dontei Makuhari Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy high quality shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) in a Japanese style.

The interior has a calm atmosphere, and the attentive service is also said to be top notch. There are 144 seats in total, with zashiki (tatami seating) and table seating.

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The All you can eat shabu-shabu course is popular.

The restaurant slices the meat after each order comes in, and the aged beef is said to have no off notes with a good balance of fat. There are two kinds of sauce, sesame sauce and ponzu sauce, and guests can also change up the flavor with yakumi (condiments) and other additions.

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For lunch, you can choose from All you can eat, set meals, and Gozen sets.

The "Pork Loin Set Meal" comes with free refills of rice, Chinese noodles, thick udon, and eggs, and you can choose from 6 kinds of soup. The meat has a refined quality, and you can fully enjoy the sweetness of the fat.

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This restaurant is known for the consistent quality you can expect from a major chain.

Located on the 4th floor of Plena Makuhari, it stands in a convenient spot that makes it easy to drop by while shopping. In its calm atmosphere, you can enjoy shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) until you are completely full.

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The meat in the "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Course" has just the right amount of marbling, letting you really enjoy the meat’s sweetness and rich flavor.

You can choose from two kinds of broth. Among them, the "Sandaime Kiwami Dashi" is popular in reviews for bringing out the best in the ingredients.

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They are also particular about their vegetables, and some of the produce they source was apparently developed specifically for Shabu-Shabu Onyasai.

The naganegi (long green onion) pairs well with the meat and broth, and some reviews said they ended up ordering refills again and again.

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At Kurobutaya Bunpukuchagama, you can fully enjoy shabu-shabu made with Kagoshima Prefecture kurobuta (Berkshire pork).

Although it is close to the station, the place has a hideaway feel. They have Semi-private room options in various sizes, so you can relax and take your time without worrying about the people around you.

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It seems many people visit for the specialty kurobuta negi shabu (black pork and green onion shabu-shabu).

The slightly sweet house-made dashi (Japanese soup stock) sounds light and easy to keep eating without getting tired of it. Reviews also praise the soup, rich with the flavor of green onions and kurobuta, saying even the ramen eaten at the end is delicious.

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A la carte dishes made with kurobuta (Berkshire pork) are also popular.

The fragrant "Kurobuta Yaki Gyoza (pan-fried Berkshire pork dumplings)" with crispy wings are said to have an irresistible chewy meat texture. They are even better with yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste) and the house-made ponzu sauce, which has an excellent balance of acidity and umami.

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This is a buffet style shabu-shabu specialist in Maihama (Maihama), Chiba Prefecture.

The interior has a warm and calm feel. There are 106 seats in total, with spacious table seating and plenty of room between tables.

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They say you can fully enjoy freshly sliced meat with great freshness.

The shabu-shabu made with Hokkaido brand pork Yume no Daichi Buta lets you enjoy the good flavor of the lean meat and the gentle sweetness of the fat. It also seems to come with several sauces and flavor changing items, so you can enjoy customizing it to your own taste.

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The All you can eat course is said to come with a variety of side dishes. In particular, some reviews say the vegetables soaked with dashi (Japanese soup stock) are tasty enough to steal the show.

They also offer many unusual ingredients, such as gobo (burdock root), konnyaku (yam cake), and kikurage (wood ear mushrooms).

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Echigo Matsudo Ten is a popular Japanese restaurant in the Matsudo area of Chiba.

Its appeal lies in Japanese dishes that make the most of ingredients from Niigata, and its convenient location just a 1-minute walk from Matsudo Station is said to be another reason for its popularity. The Japanese modern space has a great atmosphere, and it also offers fully private rooms.

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The photo shows their most popular dish, Echigo mochibuta (glutinous-textured pork from Echigo) shabu-shabu.

Echigo mochibuta is said to have a fine texture and an elegant taste with a mild sweetness. The dashi broth is also seasoned in authentic Niigata style, and To finish, you can add udon as well.

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The “Sengyo no Tamatebako (treasure box of fresh fish)” comes with a dry ice presentation, and many people apparently can’t help but let out a cheer.

Since the fish are shipped in directly from fishing grounds in Niigata on the morning they are caught, they are said to be plump and springy. Some also say the white fish is firm and tasty.