Enjoy amazing shabu-shabu in Shinjuku! 19 popular spots meat lovers should check out

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Tokyo Niku Shabuya is located about a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station, along Shokuan-dori Street. Here you can enjoy dishes made with rare Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

Even though it stands on a busy street, the calm Japanese style exterior makes it easy to spot. The restaurant has counter seating only, and its attentive service is also well regarded.

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This is one of the few places in Japan where you can enjoy Tajimaguro (premium Tajima beef), a top brand raised under an integrated system from breeding to fattening.

You can try dishes that bring out the appeal of Tajimaguro, known for its rich flavor and fat that melts lightly on the tongue.

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The broth used for the shabu-shabu is cold-brewed by soaking kombu kelp in natural water for a long time. This rich broth is said to pair perfectly with Tajimaguro.

They pay close attention not only to the meat, but also to the vegetables served alongside it, and even list the production region and producer of the vegetables offered that day.

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Nikukappo Nikukabuku is located on the second floor of Hotel Siena on Kuyakusho-dori, about a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. Centering on kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), you can enjoy a wide variety of dishes.

The interior has a refined and upscale feel. They also have lively counter seats and spacious Private rooms.

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The specialty here is a course made with premium ingredients, created by a chef who has honed his skills overseas in places such as Asia and Europe.

There is also a course that includes a shabu-shabu style dish combining seasonal vegetables and Wagyu with dashi (Japanese soup stock). The restaurant is known for serving highly creative dishes.

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They also offer a course centered on Special Wagyu Strip loin shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot). It is said to let you enjoy the delicate umami of the dashi broth and the fine fat of the meat.

The restaurant has a wine cellar inside. They stock a wide range of wines, and you can also receive service from a sommelier.

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Okaka Shinjuku is on the 8th floor of a building near the Kabukicho intersection, with easy access from the east side of Shinjuku Station. The restaurant centers on dashi broth made from katsuobushi (bonito flakes), a traditional Japanese ingredient.

The interior has a calm, Japanese modern feel. There are many spacious box seats, and it also has Private rooms.

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Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) is made by smoking, drying, and aging katsuo (skipjack tuna). It is also known as the hardest food in the world, and it can be shaved thin to make dashi (soup stock) or eaten as is in thin shavings.

There are several shabu-shabu courses where you can enjoy kurobuta (Berkshire pork), and the course with unlimited fresh vegetable refills is especially popular.

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The star of the shabu-shabu here is the dashi broth. Made with freshly shaved katsuobushi (bonito flakes), the broth is said to be packed with umami even on its own.

As you continue enjoying the shabu-shabu, you can add more freshly shaved katsuobushi partway through, and people seem to love that you can enjoy the spreading aroma again and again.

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Ikesu Mumon Shinjuku is located in Kabukicho 2-chome along Hanamichi-dori, with easy access from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. It mainly serves seafood dishes, but you can also enjoy meat shabu-shabu.

One of its features is a large fish tank where live fish swim. The counter seats look out over the fish tank, and it also has Private room zashiki (tatami room) seating with a sense of privacy.

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Shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) is also available A la carte, and there are courses that pair it with fugu (blowfish) dishes and fresh seafood sashimi.

For the Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) shabu-shabu, some options use the branded Yamagata-gyu (Yamagata beef). It is said to let you fully enjoy the rich flavor of the meat.

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They also serve kurobuta (Berkshire pork) shabu-shabu, with options ranging from Japanese-style dashi broth to soup with a Chinese-style flavor for swishing the meat through.

The shabu-shabu comes with a mountain of lettuce, plus ramen or soba to finish, so you can enjoy the soup packed with umami to the very last bite.

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Shabu Shabu Niimura Honten is a specialist restaurant for shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, located near Seibu-Shinjuku Station and close to the Godzilla Head. It is open from lunch until late at night, so you can also visit at a later hour.

The modern interior is lined with table seating, and it also has a Private room that can accommodate around 15 people.

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Their signature shabu-shabu lets you enjoy it with either Kuroge Wagyu or kurobuta (Berkshire pork) from Kagoshima Prefecture. Depending on the season, they also offer crab shabu-shabu.

The goma dare (sesame sauce) that you coat the meat with after dipping it in the broth takes about 6 hours to make, and it pairs perfectly with the meat.

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There is also an All you can eat shabu-shabu course where you can eat as much Domestic beef, Domestic pork, vegetables, rice, and more as you like. It is popular because you can keep eating plenty by changing up the flavors with goma-dare (sesame sauce) and ponzu sauce.

Available only during weekday lunch hours, you can casually enjoy shabu-shabu as a set with rice.

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Tsukitei Shinjuku Honten is a Japanese restaurant about a 5-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Even though it is in lively Kabukicho, you can enjoy your meal in a calm Japanese-style setting.

The interior incorporates sukiya-zukuri (traditional tea-house-style architecture), the architectural style used for tea rooms. It also has pure Japanese-style Private rooms, where you can enjoy a classic Japanese atmosphere.

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You can enjoy Hida-gyu (Hida beef), a kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) raised for at least 14 months in Gifu Prefecture. This Wagyu is known for its clean taste.

When served as shabu-shabu, in a golden broth made with chicken stock, it is said to bring out the full flavor of the Wagyu. You can enjoy it with a dipping sauce accented with wasabi.

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Even on courses centered on shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot), the meal also comes with Appetizers of delicate dishes that value the sense of seasonality unique to Japanese cuisine.

At lunchtime, they also offer a "shabu-shabu gozen (set meal)," which is well liked because you can casually enjoy it in an individual Hot Pot.

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Kurobuta Shabu Shabu Shimazu is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant located in the basement of a building on the corner of the Shinjuku 4-chome intersection. The restaurant also offers All you can eat and All you can drink plans.

The Japanese modern interior features mostly Private room seating. In addition to table Private rooms for small groups, there are also tatami seating areas with Sunken kotatsu seating for groups.

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The specialty Kagoshima Kurobuta (Berkshire pork from Kagoshima) is known for its rich sweetness and tender texture, thanks to being raised in abundant nature on a diet of sweet potatoes.

In addition to kurobuta loin and pork belly, they also offer a shabu-shabu course where you can enjoy branded beef as well. The “Buta Tsukune” made with ground pork is also popular.

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A key feature here is that you can dip the meat in dashi broth, then coat it in soba-tsuyu (buckwheat noodle dipping sauce), the same sauce used for eating soba, and enjoy it that way. Along with ponzu sauce and sesame sauce, you can also enjoy changing up the flavors.

The All you can eat plan with All you can drink is perfect for group meals, and they also offer an easy shabu-shabu set meal at lunchtime.

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Shaburakutei Kabukicho Ten is located about a 5-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Its concept is that even one person can enjoy delicious shabu-shabu.

The interior has a warm and calm space with a brick-style design, and the tables are arranged so that every seat can be set with an individual Hot Pot.

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The chef of the popular French restaurant "Gourmandise" supervises the menu. The sesame sauce and ponzu sauce that bring out the flavor of the shabu-shabu are also well liked.

The shabu-shabu, which lets you enjoy both Domestic beef and Domestic pork, is popular. They are particular about the quality of the meat, and even though it is thinly sliced, you can still really taste its rich flavor.

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One nice feature is that each person gets their own Hot Pot, so even when you visit with friends or family, everyone can enjoy the type of Hot Pot they want.

You can enjoy your favorite Hot Pot dishes such as shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and hinuabe (Chinese spicy hot pot), and there are also All you can eat and All you can drink courses available.

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Hitori Shabu-Shabu Shichidaime Matsugoro Shinjuku Toho Biru Ten is located on the first floor of Shinjuku Toho Building, home to the Godzilla Head, a landmark in the Shinjuku area. You can enjoy customizable shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot here).

The stylish interior has counter seats only. Another plus is that you can stop by at any time from lunch through dinner.

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The theme is “hitori shabu-shabu (single-person shabu-shabu) that’s just right for me.” You can choose the portion size of the meat and vegetables in S, M, or L, and pick from beef, pork, or chicken.

You can enjoy it with plenty of meat or plenty of vegetables, and since you can freely add rice or ramen, it’s also popular because you can match it to how hungry you are.

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You can choose the cut for the aged Japanese Black Wagyu, which is sliced only after you order, as well as for the brand pork from Saga Prefecture.

The ponzu sauce that goes with the shabu-shabu meat is an original blend of citrus fruits. There are also set menus with plenty of meat and vegetables, along with a wide selection of drinks.

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Lamb Shabu Kin no Me Shinjuku Ten is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant on the 3rd floor of a building on the Kaku of the Shinjuku Gochome Higashi intersection. You can also enjoy lamb shabu-shabu here.

The interior has a simple design, and they will arrange tables based on your party size. They also have Semi-private room seating.

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There are multiple reviews saying that the lamb shabu-shabu is so tasty that even people who did not like lamb could enjoy it.

A popular menu option lets you compare three kinds of meat: lamb, Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), and Domestic pork. They also offer a soy meat vegan shabu-shabu.

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You can choose 2 kinds of soup, including rich options like spicy mala and cloudy paitan (white broth). Another nice point is that, for an extra charge, you can make your own original dipping sauce with special tare sauce and yakumi (condiments).

The set comes with shabu-shabu lamb, and it is also recommended to place it on nigiri-zushi-style rice and enjoy it that way.

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Kome-shin is a restaurant about a 2-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, near the Shinjuku City Office. It has been serving mainly shabu-shabu and sukiyaki for more than 50 years.

Amid the many flashy dining spots, it offers a calm space. There are table seats and tatami-mat zashiki (Japanese-style floor seating) seats.

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Because it used to be a butcher shop, it has a reputation for serving high quality meat. You can choose either the Premium Kuroge Wagyu or the Domestic beef "Matsu."

For the shabu-shabu, they bring the broth to a boil in a traditional special pot, then add vegetables and beef to enjoy. The meat is tender, and you can eat plenty of vegetables too.

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Sukiyaki, in which vegetables and beef are arranged in an iron pot and simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, is also popular. For the Hot Pot dishes, you can also add kurobuta (Berkshire pork) or noodles for an extra charge.

With only about 27 seats and many repeat customers, it is best to make a reservation.

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Shabu Shabu Kushiyaki Shinjuku inton is an izakaya located in the basement of a building next to the Shinjuku Post Office by the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. The restaurant is particular about its pork dishes.

The space is said to be based on the fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs." The cozy interior, made with wood and brick, is also decorated with pig motifs.

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They use Joshu Tokoton Buta (Joshu Tokoton pork), raised in Gunma Prefecture. This pork is known for its tender texture and deep flavor.

The "Gokujo Yuki Negi Shabu Hot Pot," made with plenty of finely shredded green onions and pork, is simple but packed with umami, and people also praise the special broth for being delicious.

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The menu is also full of options like spare ribs made with carefully selected pork, ajillo, and grilled skewers. They also offer courses centered on shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), where you can enjoy other pork dishes as well.

They also have a wide selection of drinks that pair well with pork dishes, and you can even have a meal gathering with All you can drink.

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Kin no Dashi Shabu Hachiuma Shinjuku Honten is a shabu-shabu specialist near the building with the Godzilla Head, a Shinjuku landmark. It is tucked away in the basement of a building in lively Kabukicho, giving it a hidden gem feel.

The interior has a calm Japanese-style atmosphere, with counter seats and Private room seating as well.

The restaurant’s name, Kin no Dashi, refers to its golden clear dashi broth packed with umami, made with kombu kelp from Hokkaido. Their signature dish is shabu-shabu, which pairs this broth with thin slices of Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

It has a refined taste, and even the large slices of meat go down easily.

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They also serve sukiyaki with A5-rank Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) paired with uni (sea urchin). If you want to enjoy a richer flavor, the sukiyaki comes recommended.

They also offer yakuzen hibiki (medicinal herb hot pot), a Hot Pot made with spices and ingredients also used in yakuzen (traditional herbal cuisine). It seems you can enjoy any of the hot pot dishes with All you can eat and All you can drink included as well.

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"Koshitsu Izakaya Suigetsu Shinjuku Ten" is an izakaya on the 4th floor of a building near the Kabukicho Ichibangai Arch. Its main specialty is kushiyaki (grilled skewers) cooked over charcoal until nicely fragrant, and you can also enjoy shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot).

It also offers Semi-private room table seating for casual visits, as well as Private rooms with a more private feel.

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Shabu-shabu uses high quality pork as the standard. When you swish the pork through the house special dashi (Japanese soup stock), you can really taste the pork’s natural sweetness and tenderness.

You can also choose shabu-shabu with beef or Beef Tongue, and there is also an All you can eat plan. They say the quality of every meat is clear.

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The signature "yasai-kushi (vegetable skewers)" are made by wrapping vegetables such as negi (green onion) and tomato in pork or bacon, then skewering them. There are many different variations, so choosing is part of the fun.

Popular options also include an All you can eat yakitori plan, as well as a plan where you order your favorite dishes à la carte and add All you can drink.

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Kaisen Buffet Dining Wagyu Shabu Shabu Tensai is located inside Shinjuku Washington Hotel, on the south side of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. On the first floor, this buffet-style restaurant serves seafood dishes and shabu-shabu.

The spacious, bright interior has over 130 seats. Each table is equipped with an IH cooktop so guests can use an individual Hot Pot.

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A wide range of items, including seafood like crab and shrimp, Chinese dishes, and fruit, are lined up at the buffet counter, and you can eat as much as you like within the set time.

If you choose shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), they will bring beef, pork, and lamb to your table on request.

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A nice point is that you can dip not only meat but also seafood ingredients into the shabu-shabu broth and enjoy them. You can make your own shabu-shabu just the way you like.

The sauces include ponzu, sesame sauce, and soy sauce, and you can freely add ginger, chili pepper, green onion, and more, so being able to change up the flavor is also popular.

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Shabu-shabu NonoButa TONVEGE Lumine Est Shinjuku Ten is located on the 7th floor of Lumine Est, right next to Shinjuku Station. You can enjoy All you can eat shabu-shabu here for both lunch and dinner.

Around the natural table settings, you will find cute decorations that give the place a cafe-like feel.

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There are multiple All you can eat plans, so you can choose based on the meat you want, such as pork only, pork with beef and duck, or options that come with lamb.

There are also plenty of vegetables, and you can even request your favorites like shiitake mushrooms, daikon radish, and green onions.

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You can choose 1 or 2 kinds of broth as the base. There are many flavors to pick from, including sukiyaki-style broth, spicy broth, and chicken paitan (rich white chicken broth).

Another nice point is that you can also adjust the dipping sauce you coat the meat and vegetables with after swishing them through the broth, using additions like grated daikon radish or chili oil, so you can enjoy it the way you like.

NO.1 Yakiniku Shabu Shabu Tabehodai Kabukicho Ten is a restaurant near the Shinjuku City Office, along Higashi-dori. It is Open 24 hours almost every day, so you can enjoy All you can eat Yakiniku and shabu-shabu anytime.

With its casual atmosphere, it seems like a great fit when you want to eat and drink in a lively setting.

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There are 4 All you can eat shabu-shabu courses, with prices that vary depending on the type of meat. There is also a luxurious course where you can enjoy kurogé Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), lamb, and pork.

Another highlight is that you can choose up to 2 broths from about 7 kinds. It seems you can enjoy mixing and matching flavors, from light to rich.

The All you can eat Yakiniku is also popular. There is a wide variety of meat, and depending on the course, it also comes with vegetables and seafood, so you can enjoy plenty beyond just meat.

You can also add All you can drink, and they offer a wide range of drinks including beer, sours, and makgeolli.

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Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki Shishikura is about a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-gochome Station. The restaurant mainly serves shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with Kagoshima Kuroge Wagyu (Kagoshima black Wagyu beef).

With about 13 seats in total, it has a small and homey feel. This hideaway-like spot is a good choice when you want to enjoy a quiet meal and drinks.

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"Kagoshima Kuroge (Kagoshima Black Wagyu)," which has even won the Grand Prix at the National Wagyu Ability Expo, lets you enjoy No. 12 meat, the top grade within A5.

The beef, quickly dipped in carefully made dashi (Japanese soup stock) prepared every morning, is said to taste so good it is moving.

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The shabu-shabu course is popular for its refined Japanese touch, from the Appetizers to the final rice dish, with clear care for the ingredients.

Another highlight is that you can enjoy Japanese sake from all over Japan as “cup sake,” served in 1-go glass bottles. You can also enjoy the just-opened freshness and the cute look of the cups.

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Shabu-Shabu Onyasai (Warm Vegetable) Shinjuku Nishiguchi Ten is a restaurant about a 4-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. It has multiple restaurants in the Shinjuku area, and this Shinjuku Nishiguchi Ten has a large number of seats.

The calm Japanese-modern interior also has spaces that feel like Semi-private rooms.

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You can order the shabu-shabu either as All you can eat or as an individual set for one person. Some reviews also said they could enjoy the meal with peace of mind even when dining with children.

There are 13 kinds of meat, including kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), and the types you can enjoy such as pork, Beef Tongue, and chicken change depending on the plan.

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There are about 7 kinds of dashi (Japanese soup stock), and one nice point is that you can choose 2. The options are varied, including wafu dashi (Japanese style soup stock), a sweet and savory sukiyaki style broth, and tonyu dashi (soy milk soup stock).

The fresh vegetables are cut to pair well with shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), and people say they are easy to eat in large amounts.