If you're looking for shabu-shabu around Nagoya Station, here are 10 popular spots!

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Shabu Shabu to Yakiniku Waniku Midland Square Ten, on the 4F of Midland Square near Nagoya Station, is a restaurant produced by a long established food wholesaler where you can enjoy shabu-shabu and Yakiniku.

The interior has a high quality feel with soft lighting, and while it looks refined, it still has an atmosphere that works well for everyday dining. Private rooms are also available.

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The shabu-shabu and Yakiniku use Special cuts such as Kobe beef sent direct from producers.

They say it not only looks beautiful, but also lets you fully enjoy the Tenderloin texture of the meat and the rich flavor of its fat. The popular signature dish is Hire-shabu (Tenderloin shabu-shabu), made with carefully selected ingredients.

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For the shabu-shabu, they use a carefully made broth drawn from Rausu kombu kelp from Hokkaido to bring out the flavor of the Wagyu.

They also blend in fragrant hana-katsuo (dried bonito flakes), creating a deep, rich taste and full aroma. The amber-colored broth seems to pair perfectly with high quality Wagyu.

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Saibitobi Hidagyu Shabusukiya Bakuichidai Nagoya WEST is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy Hida-gyu (Hida beef), a Japanese Black Wagyu raised in Gifu Prefecture, as shabushabu and sukiyaki, and it has been selected as one of the Tabelog 100 for sukiyaki and shabushabu.

It is also well located, just a 2-minute walk from Nagoya Station, and is popular as a convenient and easy-to-use restaurant.

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For shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot), you swish the meat through the broth yourself, then eat it with sesame sauce or ponzu sauce.

The Hida-gyu (Hida beef) is said to be so tender that it falls apart just from being picked up with chopsticks, and it melts away as soon as it hits your mouth. Letting some of the fat render into the broth brings out the meat's rich flavor.

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To enjoy the great taste of Hida-gyu (Hida beef), hitsumabushi is also a good choice. The photo shows the lunch-only "Bakuro Hitsumabushi Gozen set."

The rice is covered edge to edge with meat, and it is said to taste great either as is or with dashi broth poured over it for a light ochazuke-style meal.

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Koshitsu Nikuzushi to Beef Tongue Shabu-shabu Kinniku Nagoya Ekimae Ten, about a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy classic Nagoya-meshi (Nagoya local cuisine) and a wide variety of meat dishes.

Inside, there is also a bar counter inspired by a hotel lounge, and the space has a Japanese modern feel. There is a wide range of seating options, including plenty of Private rooms.

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One of the signature menu items is “A Carpet of Meat! Beef Tongue Shabu-shabu.” The beautifully arranged Beef Tongue really catches the eye.

When you quickly swish it through the dashi broth and take a bite, you can enjoy the soft texture and rich flavor that are unique to Beef Tongue.
It is also well liked for being light and easy to eat, without feeling too fatty.

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They also offer many other meat dishes, and reviews say the “Premium Loin Carpet Roast Beef” is also popular.

The roast beef is slowly cooked at a low temperature, and its rich meat flavor goes well with the richness of the egg yolk, making it a luxurious dish that meat lovers will rave about.

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Just a 30-second walk from Exit 3 of Nagoya Station, Junkei Nagoya Cochin (purebred Nagoya Cochin chicken) Toriya Nakayama Nagoya Eki Ten is in a great location and is popular for its charcoal grilled dishes and chicken shabu-shabu made with chicken delivered directly from a butcher that has been in business for 60 years.

In addition to open table seating, the restaurant is fully equipped with comfortable seating options including sofa seats and Private rooms, so you can relax and enjoy your time.

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A pot is served for each person with the chicken shabu-shabu, so one of its best points is being able to enjoy your own Hot Pot at your own pace.

It comes with healthy chicken and plenty of vegetables, so it is also recommended for people who are health-conscious. For the meat, you can choose from three kinds of branded chicken, including Nagoya Cochin (Nagoya Cochin chicken).

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You will also want to try the charcoal grilled chicken, which is known for its toasty aroma and firm bite. It is served on a plate rather than on skewers, which makes it easy to share.

The "Tori Momo Sumibiyaki Sanshu Tabe-Kurabe" is a very popular menu item in reviews, letting you compare three kinds of branded chicken.

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Suimengetsu Meieki Ten is a restaurant where you can enjoy mainly Japanese cuisine, including shabu-shabu featuring hamaguri (hard clam) broth and Nagoya specialties.

It is well known for the pleasant atmosphere of its fully private rooms, and some reviews say you can relax there like in a room at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) without being bothered by voices from next door. The Private rooms are available for parties of 2 or more.

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For the shabu-shabu, served with a carefully made hamaguri (hard clam) broth, you can choose from several kinds of meat, including Beef Tongue and kuri-buta (chestnut-fed pork).

The fragrant, rich hamaguri broth pairs well with every type of meat. They also offer assortment menus with different meats.

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Nagoya specialties like tebasaki (chicken wings) and fried shrimp are also recommended. Perfect for the cold season is the “Rich! Miso Oden.”

This dish adds red miso to hamaguri (hard clam) broth for extra depth, and it seems like a good match as a snack with drinks. In addition to A la carte orders, a 5-item assortment is also available.

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This tofu restaurant is located on the 13th floor of Nagoya Central Towers, directly connected to Nagoya Station.

It is popular for serving delicious kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese meal) in an elegant setting inspired by sukiya-zukuri (traditional Japanese architectural style). In addition to table seating, it also has three types of Private room for 4 to 8 guests.

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The main menu features kaiseki cuisine, including scooped yuba (tofu skin) made from soy milk by Kyo Tofu Fujino. The shabu-shabu enjoyed with soy milk broth is also popular.

For the meat, you can choose either Kuroge Wagyu or Kyoto Pork. It is said to be a dish where the gentle flavor of the soy milk pairs well with the meat.

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If you want to enjoy shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) casually, the set meal menu at lunchtime is a great choice.

The photo shows the “Kyoto Pork Tonyu Shabu-shabu Zen.” Along with shabu-shabu in soy milk broth, it comes with items like namafu (wheat gluten) dengaku and tonyu (soy milk) chawanmushi, giving you a full taste of the appeal of tofu.

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Sapporo Kani Honke Nagoya Ekimae Ten, about a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station, is a Japanese crab restaurant known for its popular shabu-shabu dishes made with generous amounts of high-quality crab.

The spacious interior has a Japanese feel, with seating for different group sizes and occasions. Reviews also say the waiting area is appealing for its atmosphere that brings to mind old Japan.

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The menu features a wide range of crab dishes made with ingredients such as Hairy Crab shipped directly from Tomakomai, Hokkaido, as well as snow crab and red king crab.

The kani-shabu (crab hotpot) lets you fully enjoy the meat of the snow crab and is popular for its outstanding flavor. If you like meat, the gyu-shabu (beef hotpot) made with Hida beef is also recommended.

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One of the highlights here is that you can fully enjoy crab dishes prepared in a range of ways, including grilled, steamed, and boiled.

Reviews also often recommend the kani gratin (crab gratin). The fragrant crab and the house special white sauce make a great combination, and it is said to be popular with children as well.

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Yasaiya Mei Nagoya Ten, located on the 13th floor of JR Gate Tower directly connected to JR Nagoya Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy shabu-shabu made with seasonal vegetables delivered from contracted farms across Japan.

Inside, seats are spaced well apart under lighting with just the right brightness, creating a warm atmosphere where you can fully enjoy your meal.

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Available only at dinner, they offer a 100-minute All you can eat shabu-shabu with Domestic Special vegetables and meat.

There are five meat courses, and it is nice that you can choose either beef or pork. They also have a wide range of dishes besides shabu-shabu, including curry and noodles. You can choose two types of broth.

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At lunchtime, if you order a main dish such as the "Vegetable Curry" or the "shirasu (whitebait) and mentaiko (spicy pollock roe) avocado Rice bowl," you get All you can eat access to side dishes and tempura made with Special vegetables. The time limit is 90 minutes.

You can eat as much as you like while waiting for your main dish too, so it has a reputation for being very satisfying.

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If you are looking for a Private room shabu-shabu restaurant around Nagoya Station, Koshitsu Hot Pot / Shabu-Shabu Mr.Mushroom Nagoya Eki Ten is also a good choice.

All seats are in Private rooms, and the dim, calm lighting creates a nice atmosphere. Each room has a different interior, and the space is said to show careful attention to the overall setting.

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The appeal of the shabu-shabu is that you can enjoy luxurious cuts of rare Wagyu, such as Top blade and filet. You can choose from three kinds of broth, including the black mushroom broth.

Depending on the course, you can also enjoy shabu-shabu with Kirishima-buta (Kirishima pork), a brand pork, or duck meat.

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The set comes not only with meat but also vegetables grown on the restaurant's own farm and a wide variety of mushrooms, which is also popular because you can enjoy it in a healthy way.

They serve a "Today's 10-Mushroom Assortment," letting you enjoy the different character of each mushroom, from aroma to texture. Just like the vegetables, refills are free.

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“Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) to Gyutan (beef tongue) Niku no Ito Meieki Sanchome Ten” is a popular restaurant for shabu-shabu and Yakiniku, using only A5-ranked Sendai-gyu from the high-end brand beef “Sendai-gyu.”

Located on the 9th floor of a building about a 2-minute walk from Nagoya Station, it offers a view of the night skyline from the windows in the evening while you dine. It also has Private rooms that are perfect for gatherings on Special days.

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This popular spot is run directly by a butcher shop with 57 years of history, and is known for letting you enjoy high-quality Sendai-gyu (Sendai beef) in shabu-shabu style.

The shabu-shabu broth is made over more than 10 hours using a wide range of ingredients including beef bones, oxtail, and chicken carcasses. It is said to have a clean, light taste.

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The Special cuts of meat stand out not only for their flavor but also for the careful way they are sliced, which makes them taste even better.

Along with the shabu-shabu, there are also many positive reviews for the Yakiniku. It is said to be thick cut yet tender, with a rich, luxurious taste. Courses where you can enjoy shabu-shabu and Yakiniku at the same time are also popular.