Encounter with Kumachan at a hot spring in Shibuya "Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kumachan Onsen Shibuya Miyamasaka Store" I had been wanting to visit this restaurant that I saw on TV (lol). Even though it's always fully booked and hard to make a reservation, I got lucky this time and was able to secure a reservation for four people. The main branch is in Sapporo, but it is currently relocating and not open for business, so you can only enjoy it at this Shibuya store. The restaurant has an atmosphere where it seems like it's not suitable for entering alone (lol), but when I looked around, there were two other men besides me, so I felt a bit relieved. There are seven types of hot pot with green tea added for a limited time, and the colors of the bears bathing in each pot are different. Each person is supposed to order one pot, so we each ordered something different. I chose the "Longevity Hot Spring" with sesame soup, while the others ordered the "Seasonal Hot Spring" with green tea, the "Beauty Hot Spring" with chicken collagen, and the "Health Hot Spring" with pure rice ginjo miso. We also selected a set of ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, and mix. The drinks were around 500 yen, but since we were planning to drink a lot, we opted for all-you-can-drink. There were various condiments and dipping sauces that you could help yourself to. Personally, I liked the sesame sauce and curry the best. When the Kumachan came out, it was adorable just to look at, but when heated on the IH stove, it rolled over in the pot in about 2 minutes, which was also very cute. We got excited like kids (lol). Although the age group was a bit older than the other customers, we had a great time, and even though the time limit was 90 minutes with last orders at 75 minutes, they extended the all-you-can-drink for us a bit since we were the last group, so we ended up staying for about 2 hours. I thought the portion might be small, but the collagen-rich soup filled me up, and even with the all-you-can-drink, the total bill was reasonable at 5000 yen. The hot pot was quite elaborate and delicious for the price. By the way, you can also buy the Kumachan itself online, but it's even harder to get than making a reservation at the restaurant. I would like to try purchasing it during the hot summer months.

I was curious about Kuma-chan Onsen, so I made a reservation a month ago and went there! It seems to be fully booked for reservations. They are open from 5 pm, so I had to wait outside. Kuma-chan was even cuter than I imagined! It was wobbling and shaking. The shabu-shabu had lots of vegetables and less meat. The ramen at the end was too small. It has a concept cafe-like atmosphere. Going there once is really fun as entertainment. Going a second time might be okay.

I went to Kuma-chan Onsen that I had been curious about for a while. I made a reservation through the dedicated website (Toreta). When I saw it in winter, I thought it was difficult to make a reservation, but this time, for the summer hot pot, the reservation was easy to get. However, when I arrived, it seemed like the place was full. There were many foreigners. The first floor was a sweets shop, and the second floor seemed to be a hot pot restaurant. The interior of the restaurant was cute with a bear theme. The attitude of the staff was not great. The male staff who explained things had a very soft voice, so I couldn't hear anything. There were about 20 different types of dipping sauces, and it seemed like it was all-you-can-eat style, but there were only plates in sets of two, so you couldn't take too many at once. The water was self-serve. The process was to choose Kuma-chan, then choose the main ingredients, and then choose the finishing ingredients. I chose the blue Kuma-chan because it was cute (with an additional 300 yen). The blue Kuma-chan looked like it had a flag stuck in it (inedible). Other diners had white things (daikon?) that looked like towels on theirs. The Kuma-chan was harder than I expected. It gradually melted away. We watched as its left foot was the first to come off. Goodbye, Kuma-chan... We ate the hot pot while staring at Kuma-chan's severed head. The meat and vegetables for shabu-shabu were delicious.

This is a revisit. The cute dishes and interior design are Instagram-worthy and well thought out. I chose the beef, which was of good quality, and the dishes were enjoyable. You can customize the sauce at the sauce corner, so you won't get tired of eating. It's great for infection prevention to have a solo hot pot. The prices are reasonable, and it's no wonder it's becoming popular. There are many foreign customers, so it's likely to become even more difficult to make a reservation in the future.

A friend invited me to go... I thought it was a children's restaurant, but there were colorful vegetables and balanced meats, so adults can enjoy it too. The entrance has a hot spring atmosphere that gets you excited. At first, I thought it wouldn't be enough, but I left satisfied and full. I chose a rich and spicy tan-tan flavor at first, then discovered a buffet corner with a variety of ponzu and other dipping sauces. Maybe it would have been better to choose a simpler hot pot and enjoy changing the flavors. I'll do that next time. I forgot to take a picture of the beautifully presented vegetables.

Kumachan looks cute and visually appealing, but the taste is just average. Adding extra meat can be quite pricey, so if you ignore the appearance, Shabu Leaf is more reasonable and better in my opinion. The service was good, with a detailed explanation upon entering the restaurant.

Kumachan's hot spring shabu-shabu with rich broth is amazing! ❤️ Hokkaido special selection set for ¥2,980 (beef, pork, chicken, chicken meatballs) • Kumachan broth is a popular soy milk soup that is soothing and comforting. The other option is bonito broth (golden soup) (choose from 6 types of broth). The mild soy milk soup is delicious. • The drink is Hokkaido Highball Hasukappu. It tastes like juice but is actually alcohol and very tasty. It feels like drinking pomegranate juice. When the heat is turned up, Kumachan melts and falls apart. Kumachan broth is made with fiber and collagen. It's gross but cute to see it melt. The vegetables are Hokkaido-grown and colorful. It's best to make a reservation as it can get crowded. Reservations are hard to come by, even when made two weeks in advance. Only available from 5 pm, with a 2-hour time limit. Shabu-shabu is great in winter, but also delicious in summer.

I was taken to Kumachan Onsen by a young person. There were many foreign customers inside the restaurant. Each person had their own gas stove for hot pot. It seemed like the hot pot was made with collagen, gelatin, and agar, as it melted as it warmed up. The hot pot set with all-you-can-drink was around 5000 yen. There were many options for the all-you-can-drink menu, and the sparkling wine with haskap was especially delicious.

There is a cute cafe on the left side of the Shibuya Miyamasuzaka, a little up the hill. The cafe on the first floor serves sweets with a bear motif, while the second floor is a bear-themed hot spring! You can choose your desired ingredients and broth from several options on the menu. The sauce and condiments are self-service. The color of the broth determines the color of the bear, so I took my time deciding. I chose the sake lees miso broth. I ordered the recommended set and chatted while waiting, and then the bear arrived. It's a personal hot pot on the table, so I intended to take care of my bear while enjoying the meal, but I got distracted and it ended up submerged in the broth. The meat and vegetables had more volume than expected and were delicious. There was a surprise birthday celebration for a customer behind me, and they were very happy.

Turning soup into bears is very creative! There are a lot of girls, busy taking pictures. In my opinion, the food is average and not very delicious! But if you're going on a date with your girlfriend, this is definitely a good choice, keep it up!

It's been a while since I visited Kuma-chan Onsen! I had made a reservation, so I was guided to a spacious sofa seat. There was a cute Kuma-chan doll sitting next to me. Last time I tried the seasonal hot spring, but this time I went for the soy milk one. I ordered the beef set with all-you-can-drink option. The soup didn't have much soy milk flavor, and I couldn't really tell what kind of hot pot I was eating, to be honest. I should have chosen a different flavor, but I added some condiments to make it tasty. Here, the appearance seems to matter more than the taste. But I think I will visit again!

I finally visited the long-awaited Kumachan Onsen Shibuya branch. There were plenty of meat options to choose from, so I created my own original Kumachan Onsen hot pot. You can also help yourself to condiments like in a buffet! I think the special Kumachan flavor this month was sukiyaki.. The Kumachan broth was deliciously infused with flavor, and the combination of vegetables and meat was excellent. It was so tasty! The place was quite popular, you need to make a reservation. The food is also very Instagrammable. The staff seemed to struggle a bit with serving foreign customers, but as someone in the service industry, I've noticed an increase in foreign customers, so I hope they improve their service for the future.

Special selection Menkoi set for 2,980 yen. The cute bear-shaped hot pot comes with about 5 different flavors (soy milk, pure rice ginjo miso, gochujang, tantan, monthly special flavor, etc). The inside of the shop is filled with bears, and there are bear headbands and hats available for customers to wear and take photos with. We made a reservation for 13:30. The shop closes at 15:00, so there was a time limit of 90 minutes for seating. However, most customers left around 14:30, and the staff started preparing for the next opening at 17:00, so we hurried to finish our meal. The cute appearance of the food really lifts your spirits! It's a bit sad when the bear melts, but the taste is delicious. There are also about 6 different sauces to choose from, which adds to the fun experience.

Kumachan Onsen in Shibuya, a popular solo hot pot specialty shop in Tokyo. Choose from soy milk soup (healing bath) or tantan soup (longevity bath) with a special meat set (beef, pork, chicken, chicken meatball). Reservation is a must due to its popularity. Choose Kumachan broth, main ingredients, and finishing dish (dumplings, ramen, tteokbokki). Kumachan's broth is rich in dietary fiber and collagen. It's not just cute, but really delicious with a variety of meats and fresh vegetables. There are also counter seats, making it female-friendly. 6 types of soups and seasonal soup, various sauces (soy ponzu, sesame sauce, mayo, honey lemon, soup curry), and condiments (chili oil, sesame oil, olive oil, grated radish with green onion) for flavor variations. Relax and warm your body and soul while being comforted by the adorable Kumachan. A beloved spot that you'll want to visit regularly.

The interior was cute. Despite being a 2-hour time limit, the portions were a bit generous, so towards the end, it felt rushed to finish the food. It's very cute and uplifting, but having a relaxed conversation might be difficult. The taste was average.

Located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kumachan Onsen is a popular and cute restaurant that I have always wanted to visit. The interior is on the second floor, with a take-out menu for cold desserts on the first floor. I visited for lunch and had a variety of condiments to choose from, such as negi, momiji oroshi, goma dare, and ponzu. The cute bear-shaped hot pot comes in different colors like white and brown, and it was fun to choose the sauce inside. I chose collagen for my hot pot. It is a 90-minute time limit, with various broths like bonito dashi, soy milk, miso, and tantan. It was sad to see the ingredients melt in the pot, but it was enjoyable. For the finishing touch, I chose water dumplings.

I finally got to visit the long-awaited Kuma-chan Onsen. It was so cute to see Kuma-chan melting and making the soup. The taste was also top-notch! [My Order] Soup: Korean Gochujang Soup (Fountain of Youth) Meat: Chicken & Meatballs Finishing: Ramen

Finally made it to "Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kumachan Onsen" in Shibuya! This place offers individual hot pot meals where you can choose the broth, main ingredients, and finishing touch. The broth is made of collagen and it's in the shape of a cute bear! When you light up the hot pot, the bear slowly melts, creating a cozy hot spring atmosphere. I chose the seasonal shark fin soup this time, which came with a black bear shape and was incredibly cute! They also offer drinks like rose sparkling wine with haskap berries and craft beer from Otaru, as well as adorable milk drinks at the "Kumachan Onsen Rest Area" on the first floor. It was a day filled with excitement and being comforted by Kumachan. This place is quite popular so reservations are a must!

A shabu-shabu hot pot restaurant specializing in collagen-based cute bear broth. Reservations are a must. I ordered the special Menkoi set for ¥2900, which includes the bear broth, tofu milk soup, and Hokkaido wheat water dumplings for dessert. I also ordered the post-bath milk drink (Hokkaido coffee milk) for ¥690. It was adorable to see the bear slowly melt and drown as the fire was lit. The hot pot included unique vegetables like tomatoes, lotus root, and pumpkin, which added a beautiful touch. There were 5 types of condiments and oils, and 6 types of sauces to choose from. I tried the honey lemon, soy ponzu, white sesame sauce, and soup curry sauce, all of which were delicious. My favorite was the honey lemon for its refreshing taste with the meat and vegetables. The one drink per person rule was nice, and the coffee milk after the meal made me feel like I had just come out of a hot spring. You can also take the bottle home.

It's popular so I recommend making a reservation. Everything is cute! This time we only had hot pot but I'm curious about the dessert. The taste is delicious but maybe a bit mild. There are many types of sauces which make it fun. At first glance, it may seem expensive, but when you consider the design and interior, it's worth it.

I finally managed to get a reservation for this place one month in advance because it's always fully booked at night. At first, I thought it was just a place for taking Instagram-worthy photos, but the food was actually delicious, and I could see why it's so popular. The restaurant is filled with bear-themed goods, and many people were taking photos with them. It was chaotic but fun to see the bears melting, and the food was really tasty.