If you want to enjoy shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot) around Roppongi Station! 10 popular restaurants

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Serina Honten, located just steps from Exit 5 of Roppongi Station, is a popular shabu-shabu restaurant with a long history dating back to 1961.

Each floor has a different feel, and you can choose from table seating or Private room options to suit the occasion. With calm lighting and spacious seating, it is said to be a place where you can enjoy a quiet meal.

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One of the popular items in the Shikisai Course is the ai-mori (combined assortment) shabu-shabu with Kobe beef and crab.

The Kobe beef, with its beautiful balance of lean meat and fat, is said to turn tender and almost melt apart when swished through the broth, spreading rich, high quality flavor. The crab seems to stand out even more in flavor as it soaks up the dashi (Japanese soup stock).

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The photo shows the “Wagyu shabu-shabu lunch.”

The Wagyu, marbled with fine fat, is said to turn tender after just a few seconds in the hot water. Reviews say it feels light on the palate, and the more you chew, the more flavor spreads through your mouth.

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Shabu Shabu Sushi Hachiyama is in a convenient location about a 2-minute walk from Roppongi Station, and it is popular for letting guests enjoy not only shabu-shabu and sukiyaki but also sushi.

Founded in 1979, the restaurant offers a calm Japanese modern space with traditional Japanese design touches, where guests can take their time and enjoy the meal.

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The photo shows the popular menu item "Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) Shabu-shabu All you can eat".

The fat in the thinly sliced Kuroge Wagyu is said to be sweet and light. Each slice enjoyed with the fragrant dashi (broth) is said to feel very satisfying. Many people also say the quality is hard to believe for All you can eat.

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Only at Hachiyama can you enjoy shabu-shabu along with All you can eat sushi, tempura, and ebi-shabu (shrimp hotpot).

The shrimp is said to be very fresh, and a quick dip in the hot water brings out its texture. There were also reviews saying that the sushi and tempura were all enjoyable without getting old, and people ended up ordering more and eating too much.

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About a 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station, Kurobuta Ajito Dear Nishiazabu offers all-Private room seating where you can relax and take your time.

Inside, the restaurant has a high-quality space with subdued lighting. It is said to be an adult private dining spot that is also chosen for business meals and entertaining.

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The photo shows shabu-shabu made with Roppaku Kurobuta (Berkshire black pork) from Kagoshima Prefecture.

The loin brings out the natural sweetness of the meat, and just a quick dip in the hot water gives it a moist, tender texture. Paired with the rich dashi (broth), its good flavor spreads across the palate, while the texture of the green onions adds a nice accent.

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The "Kurobuta Hitokuchi Gyoza" are small, Hakata-style dumplings.

They are crisp and fragrant on the outside, and when you bite in, juicy meat juices packed with the flavor of kurobuta (Berkshire pork) overflow from inside. Add yuzu kosho (yuzu chili pepper paste) for a fresh kick of heat, making this a dish you will keep reaching for even between bites of shabu-shabu.

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Hyouki Roppongi Ten, where a calm Japanese modern space with Private rooms for all seats unfolds, is about a 2-minute walk from Roppongi Station.

The interior has warm wooden touches and feels surprisingly quiet for the middle of the city. The careful service is another highlight, and it is said to be well suited for business dinners and special occasions.

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The photo shows dashi-shabu (broth shabu-shabu) with a clear, golden broth.

The sweetness of the fat melts into the broth, creating a refined taste with a lingering finish. A unique way to enjoy it at this restaurant is with plenty of green onion. Reviews say you can enjoy it to the very last bite without getting tired of it.

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With the "Miyamazakura" course that includes All you can drink, you can enjoy seasonal dishes along with shabu-shabu made with branded pork.

The pork, swished through the fragrant broth, is rich in flavor and pairs perfectly with vegetables and yakumi (condiments). You can enjoy the meal with Japanese sake or shochu, making this a highly satisfying course.

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Roppongi Sunahama is an izakaya in the lively area near Roppongi Station, where you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine and shabu-shabu.

The interior is bright and casual, with Orion Beer lanterns creating a tropical mood. The table seats come with IH cooktops, and there are several Private room options, making it a good choice for groups.

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The photo shows “Shimaguro Agu pork shabu-shabu.” You can choose 2 types from 3 options: Sunahama special curry dashi, kogane no wafu dashi (golden Japanese-style broth), and goma shio dashi (sesame salt broth).

Agu pork is said to have soft fat, with rich flavor that slowly spreads across the palate. Its umami melts into the broth, making even the vegetables taste great.

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The house-made "Buta Shumai (pork siu mai)" is said to have rich meaty flavor, nicely balanced by its pleasantly chewy texture. Some reviews also said that adding mustard sharpens the finish and makes it a great match for drinks.

With a wide selection of Okinawa-style dishes, people say it is a fun place where you can casually enjoy an island mood.

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Shirokane Sandaime Buta Tatsu, in a location with easy access from both Roppongi Station and Azabu-Juban Station, is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy pork shabu-shabu in a range of styles, from cooking methods to seasoning.

The interior has a simple layout with only counter and table seating, and it is said to have a calm, hideaway-like atmosphere. It seems like a perfect place when you want to take your time and enjoy a meal.

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The photo shows "Aburi Roast Bacon." Thick cut yet tender, this dish stands out for the toasty aroma that only aburi (lightly seared) can bring.

With each bite, the sweetness of the fat spreads across your palate, and the balance of saltiness is said to be just right. It also pairs perfectly with alcohol.

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For "shabu-shabu," you can compare three cuts: loin, belly, and Chuck Eye Roll.

The Iwanaka-buta (Iwanaka pork) from Iwate Prefecture has pure white fat. The gentle flavor of the salt-based broth brings out the meat's sweetness, and some reviews say it is so good they could keep eating slice after slice.

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Shabuzen Roppongi Ten, about a 2-minute walk from Roppongi Station, is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy All you can eat shabu-shabu and sukiyaki made with Special selected kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black beef).

The interior has an elegant atmosphere, and there are Private rooms available for 2 people or more, so it is often chosen for meals on Special days.

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The photo shows an All you can eat shabu-shabu course with three kinds of meat.

The large slices of meat have a nice texture, with sweet fat that seems to melt in your mouth. The goma dare (sesame dipping sauce) is rich and full-bodied, and if you pair it with ponzu sauce or yakumi (condiments), you can enjoy different flavors too.

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For an additional charge, you can enjoy both shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) and sukiyaki (Japanese hotpot).

The sukiyaki is said to pair well with the warishita sauce and Wagyu, and the staff carefully prepares it for you. When dipped in the rich, velvety egg, it opens up deep savory flavor, letting you enjoy a different kind of deliciousness from shabu-shabu.

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Located right by Exit 7 of Roppongi Station, "Ramu Shabu Kin no Me Roppongi Ten" is a popular restaurant known for its wide variety of courses centered on lamb shabu-shabu, including All you can eat and All you can eat and drink options.

The interior is a modern space with eye-catching chandeliers. It also has many Private rooms, which guests say makes it easy to relax and spend time comfortably.

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The photo shows the ginjo lamb from the "Lamb Shabu V Course," a 2-hour All you can eat and drink plan.

The ginjo lamb is said to have little distinctive flavor and a tender texture, and just a quick swish in the hot water brings out its sweetness, with a surprisingly light finish. It also pairs well with kogen yasai (highland vegetables), and many people enjoy it with the house-made sauce and yakumi (condiments).

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The "Roasted Lamb Chops and Sauteed Mushrooms" is said to be a rich and satisfying dish, nicely browned on the outside and moist inside.

Awawayuki shio (light flaky salt) brings out the rich flavor of the lamb, while the savory mushrooms add a nice accent. Many people order it as an extra with the shabu-shabu course.

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Shabu Shabu Kyu Nishiazabu Honten is about a 7-minute walk from Roppongi Station and is by reservation only. With fully private rooms for every seat, it offers a high level of privacy so you can relax and enjoy shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot) without worrying about the people around you.

The interior has a luxurious feel, and many reviews praised the attentive hospitality.

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This is the “Shabu-Shabu Kyu Course,” where you can enjoy Special Wagyu such as Kobe beef and Miyazaki beef in a cold-brewed dashi broth.

The broth, made with Rausu kombu kelp and hot spring water, is said to be mellow and gently bring out the meat’s rich flavor. There is also a wide variety of sauces, including sesame sauce with foie gras and ponzu sauce with a hint of apple vinegar.

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The "basashi (horse sashimi) assortment" is a dish that lets you compare different cuts of high quality horse meat from Kumamoto Prefecture.

You can clearly taste the differences in fat content and texture from cut to cut, and its freshness gives it a rich flavor. Many people also order it as an Appetizers dish before the shabu-shabu.

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Shabu-Shabu Onyasai Roppongi Ten is in a convenient location about a 1-minute walk from Roppongi Station.

The bright interior offers a casual space where you can enjoy shabu-shabu and seasonal vegetables. The spacious table seating also makes it easy to visit with children.

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The photo shows the “tan-shabu (beef tongue shabu-shabu) / Special Beef Course.” In addition to 11 kinds of meat including Special beef loin and tan-shabu, you can enjoy All you can eat from more than 60 items including vegetables and small dishes.

Many reviews said they were happy to enjoy this kind of carefully selected meat at an All you can eat restaurant. Many people also add the All you can drink option and enjoy it.

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All you can eat comes with one dessert per person.

The tiramisu in the photo is said to have an elegant taste, with the smoothness of mascarpone layered with the aroma of coffee. It is popular for being light enough to enjoy even after the meal, making it a perfect finish to shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot).