I visited around 1:00 PM on Saturday and was able to enter without much of a wait. I chose the basic white dashi soup and also tried the herbal hot pot style. It was my first time trying the herbal hot pot style soup. There were options for different levels of spiciness, so even those who are not good with spicy food could enjoy it.

After finishing my regular body maintenance, I heard that the Jonathan in front of Sugamo Lunch Station has changed to the all-you-can-eat dim sum restaurant "Momona," which is also part of the Skylark Group. However, when I went to visit, it was still closed. So, I decided to go to Shabu-Shabu On-Yasai on the same building. Despite it being lunchtime, the restaurant was full, so I had to wait for a while before being seated. The ordering was done through a tabletop touch panel, and there was no lunch menu available, only the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu menu available all day. I haven't had the chance to visit shabu-shabu chains recently, but I love shabu-shabu chain restaurants. I wonder why all-you-can-eat is so common in shabu-shabu chain restaurants? Maybe it's because they can efficiently serve many customers with fewer staff. I personally enjoy being able to eat plenty of vegetables. I'm not particularly picky about the meat, so the normal menu is fine for me. Some restaurants also offer a variety of side dishes, which can be enjoyable, but I can't eat that much (sadly). Today, I enjoyed plenty of vegetables and mushrooms and left the restaurant feeling very satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Shabu Yuba-san for several days in a row. Today I ordered beef and Iberico pork. As expected, the quality of the meat is delicious when it's a level up. I personally prefer vegetables over meat, so I don't have strong preferences for meat. Today, they changed from pudding to a drink jelly float. I tried it right away. As always, the curry udon and cotton candy at the soba restaurant were very delicious.

Shabu-ya is a familiar restaurant in Akihabara. I was happy to see a cotton candy machine that wasn't there before. The store is spacious and comfortable, and the staff is very energetic. It's a very cozy place. The toilet is also spacious. If you feel like having curry udon from a soba restaurant, you can make it at Shabu-ya. The taste is somewhat similar. As usual, I had waffles, red bean soup, fruit punch, coffee jelly, and soft serve ice cream. Be careful not to overeat when you go to Shabu-ya. The customer base in Sugamo is mainly elderly women, mothers with children, and office workers. It's a very calm and comfortable restaurant.

Saturday lunch all-you-can-eat beef and pork course for 1899 yen (including tax 2089 yen). The quality of the beef is not great for this price, to be honest. The pork shoulder loin and pork belly were delicious. If you want to enjoy the beef more, it might be better to choose the higher course. I had the all-you-can-eat domestic beef last time and it was delicious. I have also tried the pork-only course, which was cheap, delicious, and had great value for money. The lunch time is 80 minutes. On weekdays, there is no time limit, so I would definitely rate it 5 stars. There are many types of sauces and fresh vegetables. Soft serve ice cream is also available. I recommend the shabu-shabu. It's good to have the app installed as there are sometimes 3% or occasionally 8% off coupons. Sometimes they give you a coupon at the time of payment, which is nice.

I had some extra points on Hot Pepper, so I decided to order the seafood hot pot course. I chose the Ishikari hot pot broth. The seafood included shrimp, scallops, and salmon, but some of the salmon had bloodlines mixed in. Overall, the food was good, especially the scallops which had a rich broth flavor and were delicious. Compared to other restaurants, this place seemed to have fewer ingredients like white radish, and a limited variety of sauces.

Today was a long-awaited girls' night out! We met up at the Shabu Shabu restaurant in Sugamo, which I think I've only been to once before! It was interesting to explore the Sugamo shopping street, as it's not a station I often visit. We were surprised to find that most shops had already closed by 6 pm. We opted for the pork course at Jyuhachiya, which includes both belly and loin of premium pork for 2089 yen including tax. There are seven types of broth to choose from: white miso, sukiyaki (with egg), spicy miso, yuzu salt, scallop soy milk, and chicken bone soy sauce. This time, we chose soy milk and chicken bone soy sauce. We started off with draft beer for 275 yen and then ordered highballs for 209 yen each. The initial serving included premium pork loin, belly, and meatballs, and we added more as we went along since it's all-you-can-eat. I love the aromatic vegetables they serve here, like Chinese cabbage, leeks, shimeji mushrooms, and macaroni. We each took turns getting them and enjoyed them with the shabu shabu. It's great that you can make your own dipping sauce, and I like to mix plenty of grated radish into my ponzu sauce and add lots of sesame to the sesame sauce. For dessert, we had soft-serve ice cream that was beautifully customized by the staff, topped with chocolate chips and dried fruits. It was delicious! Before we knew it, the 100 minutes were up, and we had finished our meal. Next up, karaoke!

On a regular day at 6:30 pm, I made a reservation near the north exit of JR Sugamo Station. It was a commercial building on the 3rd floor with a sauna and pachinko parlor. It was my first time at Shabu-shabu with my friends for a girls' night out. The restaurant was spacious and quite crowded. The staff was young and friendly. I marveled at the cat-shaped serving robot and placed the following order: All-you-can-eat 100-minute course of premium pork for 2,089 yen (including pork shoulder, belly, chicken, and meatballs), draft beer Dry for 275 yen, and barrel Highball for 209 yen. The broth could be chosen between the default white dashi and another flavor. I was hesitant, but a seasoned customer recommended soy milk dashi. The vegetables were unlimited, so I piled up a mountain of them. Then, I ordered the meat from a handsome waiter (or rather, the seasoned customer did). I was overwhelmed by the variety of sauces available for dipping. I ended up choosing ponzu and sesame sauce. The shabu-shabu was delicious, and I couldn't find the right words to describe it. The vegetables were also fresh and plentiful, making me happy beyond words. Thanks to the seasoned customer, I learned about creative ways to enjoy curry and Chinese noodles, as well as the existence of a 109-yen cheap wine and the option to decorate soft serve and waffles. The 100 minutes flew by, and I was pleasantly surprised by the affordability. In conclusion, Shabu-shabu at Shabu-leaf was fun, delicious, and healthy. It was a wonderful first experience, and I look forward to bringing my husband next time after doing more research. Thank you for the fantastic meal.

I went to Shabu Yabu in a building along the rotary after exiting the right side exit of JR Sugamo Station. I arrived at the shop right at the opening time of 11 o'clock, but there were already customers ahead of me. There were high school girls, madams, salarymen dining alone, making it very busy even during lunchtime. They had thorough measures in place for infection prevention, such as changing vinyl gloves each time you go to the buffet corner. I took advantage of the all-you-can-eat pork and all-you-can-drink alcohol from daytime. The variety of sauces and condiments was plentiful, so I was able to eat more than usual without getting tired of the taste. The cost performance is good, and I was quite satisfied. I would like to come back again.

Visited Shabuya for the third time in February 2021. Opted for the "Three kinds of pork lunch set for 999 yen (tax included 1,099 yen)" which includes 3 plates of meat, all-you-can-eat vegetables, dessert, rice, and curry. However, knowing from past experiences that I can't eat that much, I figured this set would be sufficient. Today's main focus was on trying out different combinations of sauce and condiments that I saw on TV: "Sesame sauce x Spicy bean paste", "Avocado wasabi mayonnaise x Black pepper", "Ponzu sauce x Sesame salt pickles", and "Chopped onion sauce x Grated ginger". It was interesting! Made me want to try more combinations. I also wanted to try the "Pork shabu curry". Oh, wait, I seem to have gotten carried away and deviated from talking about the quantity of food. Used a coupon for an 8% discount, so the total bill came to 1,012 yen. Thanks for the meal! 🍽️

Visited in February 2021. I still don't fully understand the system and prices here, but I opted for the "Sangen Buta Bara Tabehoudai Course" at ¥1,299 (tax included ¥1,429). With a 3% discount coupon, it came to ¥1,387 today. I skipped the drink bar this time since water is free and refillable. I piled up veggies for the hot pot, but they seemed a bit watery, probably due to the price. I didn't feel the need to eat a lot of them. I wanted to add more meat to the pot, but there's a limit. I experimented with different sauces and condiments for flavor variations. I still have room for improvement in that area. Next time, I want to try recommended combinations I saw on TV. I resisted popular sweets and tempting waffles to avoid overeating. It's getting hard to move now. Time's up. Thanks for the meal!

As it gets colder, I start craving hot pot. I wish there were more places in Japan that offer individual hot pots like sukiyaki as a set meal, but unfortunately, they are not common. So, I often visit shabu-shabu restaurants. On this particular day, I decided to try Shabu-Ya for lunch as they serve until 4:00 PM. I arrived just before the lunchtime deadline at around 3:50 PM. The seating arrangement was a bit odd, all tables were for four people, but I managed to find a cozy spot to myself. The COVID-19 precautions were in place with dividers and plastic sheets between tables. The buffet-style setup allowed me to choose my vegetables, sauces, and desserts with disposable gloves provided for hygiene. One great thing about this place is that you can order your favorite meat from the beginning instead of having to meet a quota first. I ordered a total of 5 plates of meat, avoiding the fattier options. The sauce bar had a variety of options, although I found them a bit too strong in flavor. The drink bar was an additional cost, so I skipped it. The dessert options were impressive, including soft-serve ice cream, shaved ice, and a DIY waffle station. The tablet ordering system was convenient, especially during the pandemic, and the staff, particularly a female leader, provided excellent service. Overall, Shabu-Ya has become my new favorite shabu-shabu restaurant, and I will definitely be back soon.

I visited Shabuya in December 2020. Shabuya offers a buffet-style where you can freely choose from a variety of sauces and condiments. Depending on the combination, you can enjoy various flavors. Once you get hooked on this fun, it's like an endless loop. All courses include free refills of vegetables, rice, dessert, and curry. So, you just have to keep eating until you're full. It's a challenge of how hungry you can get before going to Shabuya. Of course, I ended up eating until I was stuffed. The meat is not all-you-can-eat, but I chose the store-exclusive menu "Three kinds of pork & all-you-can-eat vegetables set for 1,099 yen course (¥999 + tax ¥1,099)" and added a drink bar for 274 yen, so the total bill was 1,373 yen. Thank you for the meal!

Children often eat well every day and are troubled by eating out. I was wondering if there was an all-you-can-eat option that was more affordable than a hotel buffet and slightly more expensive than a family restaurant, and I found it! It's "Shabu Leaf" from the Skylark Group. You can enjoy all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu for less than 2,000 yen. The serving and dish removal are efficiently manualized, and if you order additional meat, it will arrive in just 1 minute. You can choose from a variety of vegetables and there are plenty of dipping sauce options. There are also soft-serve ice cream and cotton candy machines that children will love. The best part is that children under preschool age can enjoy it for a very low price (699 yen including the drink bar). It's cheap, fast, not super satisfying, but decently tasty. I tried various meats, but pork belly was the most delicious. The only downside is that the restroom is quite dirty. I think the low cleaning frequency is the price to pay for the affordability, so you have to decide if you can overlook it or consider going to another high-end restaurant.

On Christmas night, my wife and I decided to try a shabu-shabu restaurant that she was interested in. Despite my lack of interest in shabu-shabu, I decided to respect her choice. However, the experience was disappointing from the start. We had to wait for 30 minutes even though there were plenty of empty tables. The service was lacking, with only one staff member on the floor. The food options were limited, and I ended up making my own sauce for cold tofu. The highlight of the night was the soft serve ice cream that my wife enjoyed. Overall, it was a forgettable experience, and I ended up just drinking and not really enjoying the food.

Ah, I want to eat meat! I pondered for a bit and decided to search on Tabelog. Oh, I remember visiting this place in Asahikawa when I lived in Sapporo, it's Shabu-ya Sugamo store in the Sugamo area. Upon entering the restaurant, I noticed they have an 80-minute time limit. The atmosphere inside was nice, and even dining alone didn't feel awkward at all. You choose the type of meat and broth you want, then head to the buffet-style corner to pick out vegetables, sauces, and condiments to enjoy your shabu-shabu. For the sauces, you can choose from a variety of options, and for the broth, I went with the herb-infused one. The meat course I selected was the all-you-can-eat beef and three-layer pork course for 1,599 yen (excluding tax), with an additional 100 yen charge on weekends and holidays. I tried various meats, starting with chicken, then the pork belly, pork shoulder, and chicken. I found that the beef was the best in terms of taste, cooking time, and balance. I decided to base my meal on beef with occasional bites of pork. The sauces were enjoyable, ranging from the basic ponzu to richer flavors. I particularly liked the sesame sauce and enjoyed it as is or with added spice. The rice and noodles served as the finishing touch, with the option of curry as well. In the end, I had a total of 10 pieces of beef, 3 pieces of pork shoulder, 1 piece of pork belly, and 1 piece of chicken. I also had salad, vegetables, and curry. I forgot to eat the noodles though! Overall, I had a great time experimenting with different sauces and enjoying the meal. I learned some tips and tricks for my next visit, where I aim to eat even more meat and vegetables. Can't wait for the next round!

I used it for lunch. I didn't go for all-you-can-eat, had 3 plates of meat + 1 refill (100 yen) for about 1300 yen! Good value for money!

I want a shabu-shabu all-you-can-eat restaurant that has a waffle maker with shabu leaves.

JR Sugamo Station North Exit, turn right and go up the stairs or elevator next to the bookstore to the 3rd floor. The restaurant has a bright atmosphere with seating for 2-4 people, with additional chairs available for groups of 5. You can help yourself to vegetables, rice dishes, sauces, drinks, and desserts, while ordering meat using the call button on the table. For the dinner menu, the all-you-can-eat sushi requires you to fill out an order form for up to 8 pieces at a time, place it in the board holder next to the vegetable corner, and they will bring it to your table. You can also add a drink bar for an extra 269 yen (tax included). They provide disposable towels only for the number of people at the beginning, and there are Anpanman paper aprons for children, but no forks, spoons, or plates for kids. We used a 15% off coupon for weekdays and visited with our family. When we arrived at 6:00 pm, the restaurant was about 30% full, but by 7:30 pm, it was almost full, and there was a line forming as we left. The all-you-can-eat sushi and beef & pork course (weekday price, tax included: adults 2159 yen, elementary school students 1079 yen, infants (4 years old and above) 647 yen → 15% off from the tax-included price) includes a drink bar for infants. We chose the "Basic Dashi" and "3-Nut Authentic Tantan Dashi" broths. The Tantan Dashi wasn't too spicy, even a 5-year-old could eat it. The all-you-can-eat meat includes beef, three-pork belly, three-pork shoulder loin, chicken thighs, and tsukune. The pork was the most delicious, as the beef was tough and had a strong smell, while the chicken thighs were average, and the tsukune was too soft and fell apart easily. The vegetables were good, with bamboo shoots being the favorite. The Chinese noodles made from potatoes had a smooth texture and were delicious. The udon became too soft when cooked, so it's recommended to eat it cold with condiments. The nigiri sushi included tuna, salmon, egg, conger eel, shellfish, shrimp, octopus, and white fish. The children were disappointed that there was no salmon roe. The rice was small and crumbled easily, making it difficult to pick up with chopsticks. The egg was tasty, but the rest was average. The curry was medium spicy and made from a roux, better than most buffet curries. The self-cooked waffles were popular for dessert and had a chewy texture, while the desserts were okay. The shaved ice had a rough texture due to the machine-cut square ice, and the soft serve ice cream was watery, soft, and lightly sweetened, allowing for various toppings. The Japanese-style parfait with soft serve ice cream, mochi, matcha jelly, and red bean topping was the best. We came for shabu-shabu, but ended up eating more sushi, noodles, and desserts. Overall, the restaurant was fulfilling, and the dinner course was a good value for the content and price.

The store was very clean and I was very satisfied. It's right in front of the station so it's easy to get to. There was also a all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant next door, but I'm glad I chose Shabuya as it made for a refreshing morning. The curry, cotton candy, and waffles were also delicious.