The shop is very clean. Even though we are in the post-COVID era, I don't feel like sitting around a big pot with several people. But at Shabutei, I can enjoy a hot pot alone and feel safe. I can also add ingredients in any order I want. The ramen we make at the end is incredibly delicious. I wonder if there are regular customers who come here just for that.

I used to go to the Nishi Umeda branch often, but this was my first visit to the Tenjinbashi branch. It's amazing that you can have such a generous lunch for 1,000 yen. You can enjoy shabu-shabu and finish with ramen! It's full of vegetables and nutrients. I was so satisfied with the fullness of my stomach and the great cost performance.

While walking along the Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street looking for a lunch spot, I came across Shabutei. It was packed around noon, but I was told there would be a table available in about 30 minutes. I returned later and ordered the Prime Beef Shabu-Shabu Set for 1300 yen. A personal pot was brought out, followed by a quick delivery of vegetables, noodles, dipping sauce, condiments, and meat. You could choose between ponzu or sesame sauce for dipping. Despite it being lunchtime, the set was prepared in less than a minute after being seated, which was impressive. The meat was cut right in front of me after ordering, ensuring freshness. The taste was delicious. After finishing the meal, they provided a bowl with soup to mix with the remaining broth and noodles for a satisfying finish. The portion size was just right. It was a joy to receive hot tea as well. I felt incredibly happy to have such a satisfying lunch at this price on a cold day. I will definitely be back.

Located in the corner of the longest shopping street in Japan, the Tenjinbashi-Suji Shopping Street, this restaurant is in the Osaka Minamimorimachi area. I visited for lunch and soon after entering, all the seats at the counter were filled. I ordered the Pork Shoulder Loin Set Meal Double (double the meat). Although it is a shabu-shabu restaurant, the menu offers a wide variety of options. The sesame shabu sauce was rich and went well with the pork shoulder loin, and the white rice was also delicious. The service was friendly and I left with a good impression. This is a great restaurant that I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

[Visit on January 11, 2020] - Special Mixed Set Meal (Half portion): 2500 yen - Black Wagyu Shoulder Roast - Shirokane Pork and Black Pork - Pork Belly Set Meal (80g): 900 yen - Beef Loin Set Meal (80g): 1000 yen Shabu Tei Tenjinbashi Store (Special Mixed Set Meal) Phone: 06-6354-9966 Address: 3-1-15 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270103/27017804/

Wife and I were walking north on Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street from the first block when suddenly, we felt really hungry. It was already past 2 PM, way after lunchtime. However, we stumbled upon a restaurant where we could still order lunch sets starting from 900 yen. We quickly went in and sat at the counter. In front of us was a hot pot for shabu-shabu. We ordered the "Mixed Shabu Set" for two, which included beef and pork slices. The set also came with a variety of vegetables and rice was refillable. We could choose between sesame sauce and ponzu for dipping. The vegetables were served first, followed by the meat being sliced right in front of us. We enjoyed cooking and eating the meat in the hot pot. The portions were generous, and we were able to try both types of meat with different sauces. The meal also included ramen for the finale, which was a perfect way to end the feast. Overall, we were very satisfied with the delicious food and the attentive service. The staff, including the friendly female part-timers, made sure the hot pot was always at the right temperature. It was a great dining experience. Thank you for the meal.

Located a short distance from Nansenmachi Station. Today, I had lunch here. The interior has only counter seats, and each seat is equipped with a single-person hot pot, making it perfect for solo diners. I ordered the single portion (80g) of beef loin set with sesame sauce. Now, let's dig in! The beef loin comes in 8 slices, looking quite luxurious. However, they are sliced extremely thin by skilled hands, so they shrink to almost nothing as soon as they are put in the hot pot. It's a bit disappointing considering the good taste. Well, you can always order 1.5 times or 2 times the amount of meat here. Condiments like green onions, garlic, doubanjiang, and shichimi are provided for flavor variations. Finish off with some Chinese noodles. Overall, it's easy to drop by for lunch due to its focus on single-person hot pot dining. Plus, the staff's attentiveness was also good. Enjoyed my meal!

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street's Tensan in Tenjinbashi, Osaka, visited after about 10 years. There is also a Shabutei (Tei) in the Don Quijote series with the same name, but they are different. The original is Chinn, while Tei seems to be a complete copy. I don't know the details, but the system is exactly the same. The lunch mixed set meal is 1000 yen. Notable is the deliciousness of the vegetables. Tei's vegetables are of low quality, so there is a huge difference. The meat quality seems slightly better at Chinn, but overall it's about the same. Rice and pickles are included, and you can choose sesame ponzu or sesame sauce for dipping. The sesame sauce is very rich, almost like a paste of ground sesame. While it is of high quality, it is too thick and difficult to eat. It's a matter of preference, but the sesame sauce at Tei is preferred. The meal is finished with ramen in a separate sauce, which is delicious. For 1000 yen, the content is satisfying. Chinn gives a sense of sincerity, but Tei excels in location and operating hours. The sesame sauce at Tei takes the lead, while the vegetables are overwhelmingly better at Chinn. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

This is a shabu-shabu restaurant. I visited for lunch. The seating is only at the counter, with a pot provided at each seat. It's a one-person pot. The lunch menu consists of set meals only. You can choose from various types of meat such as pork belly, pork loin, Shirakawa pork, Australian beef, domestic beef, etc. You can also choose the amount of meat, starting from one serving up to 2 times the regular amount, and you can add more meat in increments of half a serving. It's convenient to adjust the amount according to how much you want to eat. In addition to meat, the meal includes rice, pickles, vegetables, tofu, and Chinese noodles. The vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage, radish, carrot, enoki mushrooms, provide a satisfying crunch. You can choose between sesame sauce or ponzu sauce. They will add more sauce as you eat, but it's a bit strange that choosing both sesame and ponzu incurs an additional charge. The sesame sauce is tasty, but it might become a bit overpowering towards the end. It might have been better to leave it a bit diluted without adding more. Condiments like garlic, shichimi pepper, and green onions are provided. You can't choose the soup base. The staff regularly check on the customers, adjusting the heat, adding sauce, and offering rice refills as needed. The prices are reasonable, and after eating until full and drinking two bottles of beer for two people, the total was 4,400 yen.

I visited this restaurant for the first time. The system of having solo hot pot at the counter seats only is amazing. The menu I ordered was the mixed set meal, and the price was only 1,000 yen. It was so delicious.

It's a great experience to casually enjoy shabu-shabu and day drinking alone.

The price is reasonable, but both the ponzu sauce and sesame dressing are just okay.

The counter has a luxurious feel and you can have unlimited rice refills.

It's easy to go alone and the food is delicious. The service is so-so, but considering the price, it's understandable.