Top 4 Shabu-Shabu Restaurants in Shinjuku – Perfect for Dates & Group Dinner

Shinjuku is known as an area with a wide variety of gourmet spots. Among them, shabu-shabu restaurants are particularly noteworthy.

Shabu-shabu is perfect for a date or a drinking party, where you can enjoy high-quality meat and fresh vegetables over a hot pot.

In this article, we will introduce four carefully selected shabu-shabu specialty restaurants in Shinjuku that we particularly recommend. Please take a look at them for reference!

1. Moo Moo Paradise – Shinjuku Kabukicho Flagship Store

Mo-Mo Paradise, where you can enjoy shabu-shabu and sukiyaki at the same time, is particularly well known for its main branch in Shinjuku. The highlight here is the all-you-can-eat plan with unlimited hours.

In addition to carefully selected beef and pork, plenty of fresh vegetables shipped directly from the production area are offered. For the health-conscious, the ponzu and sesame sauce used for the shabu-shabu sauce is also homemade, and has an exquisite flavor that enhances the taste of the ingredients.

The interior is modern Japanese style with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for a date. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a rich international flavor that is popular among foreign tourists.

Moo Moo Paradise - Shinjuku Kabukicho Flagship Store

住所	8F Humax Pavilion Shinjuku Kabukicho, 1-20-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	050-1807-5884
営業時間	Weekdays: 17:00-22:30, Tourizou: 11:30-15:00/17:00-22:30
公式サイト	https://mo-mo-paradise.com/pages/shop-list/kabukicho

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２.Tokyo-nikushabuya

In particular, the shabu shabu using Ueda Chikusan Tajima Gen sirloin and ribeye, the highest grade of Kobe beef, is exceptionally delicious. The thick kelp broth, which goes well with aged ponzu vinegar and homemade sesame sauce, is made by adding natural kelp and Rishiri kelp to natural water from the Shirakami Mountains for 18 hours in a water broth, and is full of sharp flavor.

The Shinjuku restaurant is stylishly decorated and ideal for special dates or business entertainment. Here, wine and sake are carefully selected to go with the meat, making it a good choice for those who like to drink.

Also popular are the seasonal limited menu and the special dashi chazuke (Japanese soup stock with green tea) that can be enjoyed at the end of the meal. Not only the food, but also the pleasant customer service and comfortable space attract repeat customers.

The upscale Tokyo Meat Shabu Shabu House is a restaurant that offers an experience a notch above the rest.

In particular, the shabu shabu using Ueda Chikusan Tajima Gen sirloin and ribeye, the highest grade of Kobe beef, is exceptionally delicious. The thick kelp broth, which goes well with aged ponzu vinegar and homemade sesame sauce, is made by adding natural kelp and Rishiri kelp to natural water from the Shirakami Mountains for 18 hours in a water broth, and is full of sharp flavor.

The Shinjuku restaurant is stylishly decorated and ideal for special dates or business entertainment. Here, wine and sake are carefully selected to go with the meat, making it a good choice for those who like to drink.

Also popular are the seasonal limited menu and the special dashi chazuke (Japanese soup stock with green tea) that can be enjoyed at the end of the meal. Not only the food, but also the pleasant customer service and comfortable space attract repeat customers.

Tokyo-nikushabuya

住所	Casa Daini Shinjuku 1F, 1-12-3 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6273-8987
営業時間	17:00-22:30
定休日	Monday
公式サイト	https://nikushabu.gorp.jp/

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3. Kishuya-shinjuku

Kishuya Shinjuku has been in business since 1975.

The most attractive point of this restaurant is that you can enjoy shabu-shabu at a reasonable price and it tastes great! The all-you-can-eat course includes carefully selected Japanese black beef ribeye and Iwashimizu pork, and a wide variety of vegetables are also offered.

Furthermore, since you can freely choose the soup for the hot pot, you can enjoy a variety of tastes without getting bored. The relaxed Japanese-style interior is ideal not only for drinking parties but also for families. Its high cost performance makes it popular among students and young professionals.

Kishuya-shinjuku

住所	2F Ogawa Building, 1-18-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	050-5872-5442
営業時間	17:00-23:00
定休日	Sundays & Holidays
公式サイト	https://www.xn--ogt99ae83d.com/

4. Omotenashi Toriyoshi – Nishi-Shinjuku

Omotenashi Toriyoshi is a unique restaurant that focuses on chicken shabu-shabu.

The Nishi-Shinjuku branch features a healthy menu that combines juicy chicken and fresh vegetables. The chicken shabu-shabu, served with special yuzu kosho (citrus pepper) and ponzu (Japanese citrus juice), is exquisite and popular among female customers and health-conscious diners. In addition to shabu shabu, the restaurant also offers a full menu of other dishes such as chicken wings with secret sauce.

In addition, the restaurant's hideaway-style interior is perfect for dates and small gatherings. In addition to chicken, the restaurant also offers an extensive lineup of seasonal creations and sake to satisfy even the most discerning gourmets.

Omotenashi Toriyoshi Nishi-Shinjuku

住所	11F 110 Building, 1-10-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	050-3085-7081
営業時間	Mon-Thu-Sun：17:00-00:00,Fri-Sat：17:00-04:00
定休日	New Year's Day
公式サイト	https://toriyoshi.jp/

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Summary

There are many shabu-shabu specialty restaurants in Shinjuku that are perfect for dates and drinking parties. You will be able to enjoy nabe dishes to the fullest while taking advantage of each restaurant's unique charm and specialties.

The four restaurants introduced here offer a variety of price ranges, atmospheres, and characteristics of the dishes served, making them suitable for all kinds of occasions. We hope you will include them in your next dining out plan. Why not spend a special time over a hot nabe?