Tokyo Restaurant Guide

Shabu-Shabu Restaurants In Kabukicho

Our review of eight Kabukicho shabu-shabu restaurants reveals a divergence between critical acclaim and social attention, with 肉割烹 かぶく 新宿本店 earning the highest rating while Pretty Pork Factory garnered nine social media posts across three creators. This intriguing contrast highlights the varied ways diners discover and appreciate the neighborhood's offerings, from Wagyu beef shabu-shabu to unique pork preparations.

肉割烹 かぶく 新宿本店
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肉割烹 かぶく 新宿本店

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it well. Featured in 3 creator posts.

Wagyu KaisekiShabu-shabuCreative Japanese

Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 7 min walk

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Pretty Pork Factory
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Pretty Pork Factory

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it very highly. Local gem. Featured in 9 creator posts.

TonkatsuShabu-Shabu

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 8 min walk

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Tsukitei Shinjuku Honten
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Tsukitei Shinjuku Honten

visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Shabu-shabuSukiyakiKaiseki

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 9 min walk

Wagyubeef Shabu-shabu Shabujo
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Wagyubeef Shabu-shabu Shabujo

visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Wagyu Shabu-shabuJapanese CuisineSeafood Shabu-shabu

Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 9 min walk

Niimura Main Store
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Niimura Main Store

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

TonkatsuShabu-ShabuIzakaya

Kabukichō · 3 min walk

Sukiyaki Matsugoro
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Sukiyaki Matsugoro

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.

SukiyakiShabu-Shabu

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 7 min walk

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Xiǎoféiyáng Shinjuku
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Xiǎoféiyáng Shinjuku

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Mongolian Hot PotShabu-shabu

Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. · 9 min walk

レタしゃぶ 海鮮工房 吟
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レタしゃぶ 海鮮工房 吟

visitors rate it well; locals rate it modestly. Visitor favourite. Featured in 1 creator post.

Shabu-ShabuSeafood

Higashi-Shinjuku Station · 8 min walk

Shabu Shabu in Kabukicho, answered

What is the best shabu shabu in Kabukicho?
肉割烹 かぶく 新宿本店 rates highest of the 8 shabu shabu restaurants we scored in Kabukicho, Tokyo, known for its miyazaki a5 wagyu.
How long does a shabu shabu meal take?
Allow 60 to 90 minutes at most of these restaurants. This is a seated, paced meal rather than a quick stop, so book ahead and do not plan anything tight afterwards.
Are these shabu shabu restaurants small?
Yes, mostly. 0 of the 8 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 2 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.
Which station is closest?
Shinjuku-nishiguchi Sta. is the closest station for 4 of the 8 restaurants listed here. Each entry shows its own nearest stop and walking time.