The Best Shabu-Shabu(Japanese Hot Pot) in Shinjuku! Top 5 Recommended Spots
December 11, 2025
Tokyo's Shinjuku is a vibrant area both day and night, packed with shopping, entertainment, and sightseeing, offering a wide variety of enjoyable experiences in one place. The coexistence of modern high-rise buildings and traditional drinking districts and backstreets creates an exciting atmosphere just by walking around.
In such Shinjuku, countless restaurants gather regardless of genre, from Japanese cuisine, ramen, sushi, to cafe, making it hard to decide where to go. Many people may feel, "If I have limited time to stay, I want to have an authentic Japanese food experience."
Here we introduce well-known restaurants in Shinjuku where you can enjoy Japan’s traditional hot pot dish “shabu-shabu.” The style of dipping meat and vegetables into broth yourself and savoring them with your favorite sauce provides a direct experience of Japanese food culture’s fun. This feature carefully selects shops that are welcoming even for first-timers and offer satisfaction in taste and atmosphere. Please check it as a reference for your next meal.
Tsukitei Shinjuku-honten / 月亭 新宿本店
Shabushabu Sukiyaki Shishikura / しゃぶしゃぶ すき焼き 宍倉
Irodori Hachiuma / 彩 八馬
Ikesu Mumon Shinjuku / いけす無門 新宿
Hachiuma Shinjuku-honten / 八馬 新宿本店
1. Tsukitei Shinjuku-honten / 月亭 新宿本店
Tokyo, Shinjuku ☆4.1 (Google Maps)
Authentic shabu-shabu savoring the flavor of Hida beef and the tastes of the seasons
Shabu-shabu using high-quality Hida beef perfectly showcases the essence of Japanese cuisine by maximizing the goodness of the ingredients. The entire course lets you enjoy the sense of the season with appetizers and sashimi crafted by skilled artisans. It is a meal you want to savor slowly in a calm space where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city.
Enjoy shabu-shabu with Black Wagyu awarded Japan’s best
This restaurant uses Kagoshima Black Beef A5 rank No.12 grade that won the top prize at the national competition. You can simply savor the meltingly tender meat in shabu-shabu style. It is a recommended place for those who want to experience the true value of wagyu.
Price: ¥6,930~(Affordable)
Type: Casual
Business Hours: 17:30~24:00
Regular Holiday: Irregular holidays
Feature: Child-Friendly, Children's menu, English menu, JapanFoodGuide Exclusive Course
Enjoy all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu shabu-shabu to your heart’s content
Indulge in an all-you-can-eat feast of melt-in-your-mouth domestic A5 grade Black Wagyu in shabu-shabu style. Quickly cooking the meat in flavorful broth highlights the meat’s deliciousness. This popular course with its combination of quality and volume is perfect for groups.
Price: ¥13,200~(Mid-range)
Type: Authentic yet affordable
Business Hours: 11:30~28:00
Regular Holiday: None
Feature: English menu, All-you-can-eat, Great value, Private Rooms
A sensory-pleasing experience with luxurious live fish boat sashimi and Yamagata beef shabu-shabu
Fresh fish swimming in a huge tank is prepared on the spot and served as a luxurious sashimi boat. The main shabu-shabu uses premium Yamagata beef, enjoyed lightly with wasabi sauce or sesame sauce. The exquisite combination of fish and meat offers a special moment you can’t taste elsewhere.
A luxurious course where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat A5 wagyu shabu-shabu
This popular course allows you to fully enjoy shabu-shabu made with the highest-grade A5 Black Wagyu beef. The melting meat and colorful assortment of appetizers and sashimi result in a highly satisfying meal. Its great location a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station makes it easy to visit during sightseeing.
Price: ¥13,200~(Mid-range)
Type: Authentic yet affordable
Business Hours: 12:00~28:00
Regular Holiday: None
Feature: English menu, All-you-can-eat, Great value, Private Rooms
Shinjuku is an area especially concentrated with restaurants in Tokyo, making it an ideal location to enjoy Japanese unique gourmet cuisine. Among them, shabu-shabu’s style of dipping meat yourself into hot water to eat is fresh and perfect for experiencing Japanese culture.
Use of A5 grade wagyu: characterized by a melting texture and deep umami flavor, offering a luxurious taste experience.
Combination with seafood and sashimi: many courses include luxurious sashimi and delicacies along with shabu-shabu.
Convenient access: located just a few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station, making it easy to stop by during sightseeing.
The restaurants introduced in this article all provide high-quality shabu-shabu, guaranteeing a memorable meal in both taste and experience. Please try the exquisite shabu-shabu in the authentic setting of Shinjuku at least once.
