I made a reservation for shabu-shabu at 6:30 pm on the weekend and decided to try the all-you-can-eat course at Kouno Yasai Hokkaido. I ordered two types of broth, soy milk and "Gokumi" dashi, and the "Gokumi" dashi was delicious. The meat, especially the kalbi and loin, was tasty, but the tongue had a strong odor and wasn't very good. The mushrooms and vegetables in the hot pot were delicious as always. I forgot to take pictures of almost everything, but luckily I managed to snap a photo of the dessert.

I used to often go to the warm vegetable restaurant when I wanted to eat a lot of vegetables. Suddenly, it closed down and I felt like it was the end of the world, but when I happened to pass by, it seemed that the owner had changed and they had reopened with a new look. I was taken there right away. They had a limited-time special of duck sukiyaki, but I didn't order it. I showed a coupon for all-you-can-drink and enjoyed the drink deal. I used to come here often before the owner changed, but it used to be dark and empty. However, after the reopening, when we entered without a reservation, there was only one table available, and the next group without a reservation had to wait. It was lively now, and the staff were friendly and kind. I was really happy that my favorite shabu-shabu warm vegetable restaurant had made a comeback.

I have been using this shop for many years and this is my first time writing a review! This time, I visited for a girls' year-end party. Usually, I order a la carte, but this time I tried the all-you-can-eat option. However, the all-you-can-eat system was a bit disappointing as they first served the standard menu items before we could choose what we wanted to eat. This made us eat things we didn't really want, and by the time we could enjoy the good meat, we were already full. The "Kurashita" all-you-can-eat course for 5,880 yen didn't seem worth it as we could have ordered higher quality meat from the start for a similar price. The service from the staff was a bit inconsistent, sometimes slow to respond to requests. Overall, the cost performance, service, and atmosphere are not bad, but I would say it's average.

Medicinal hot pot broth seems to have become a staple. The children seem to really like it. There may be an additional charge, but those who love it will really enjoy it. The salted lemon hot pot in the summer of 2015 was refreshing and quite good. I use this place quite often, but it's been a while since I had the warm vegetables. Lately, it's been quite crowded, and on weekends, you need to make a reservation or you won't get in. And, as expected, today, the back tatami room was to be avoided. When I arrived at the restaurant, sure enough, the back tatami room was full of children's voices (laughs). If you have children, it's fine, but if not, it's best to avoid it. Today, I tried the medicinal soup from the summer campaign, and they explained the medicinal herbs while adding them to the hot pot. It was interesting. The scent of the medicinal herbs was strong. I was worried about the children, but they seemed to like it. In terms of impression, it's like a curry without spiciness. The other soup I tried was yuzu salt, which was also good. Both soups already have flavor, so you don't necessarily need ponzu or sesame sauce, but you can ask for them if you want. By the way, the menu no longer has the name "Mozzarella Cheese," it's just called "Cheese." Maybe they're cutting costs. Thank you for the meal today. ------------ I use this place quite often, and recently, there are more varieties of soups, which is fun. On this day, I had the collagen-rich wobbly yuzu salt and fully ripe tomato, with basic kelp broth & mille-feuille. Yuzu salt goes well with anything. Tomatoes go perfectly with mozzarella. The soy milk from the mille-feuille is also delicious. The desserts are nothing special, but maybe children enjoy them. Today, the back tatami room was full of families with children. Especially with a large family with many children, it was quite chaotic. Unless you want to be with children, it's better to avoid the back tatami room.--------------- Additional Information Families with children are often seated in the back of the restaurant. Especially the seats in the farthest back tatami room are mostly filled with families with children. Since everyone is with children, it can get quite noisy, but you can enjoy without feeling uncomfortable. However, if you are a group of 2-3 people and end up in this situation... it would be the worst (laughs)--------------- Additional Information "Shabu-shabu Onyasai" is something I've used since visiting the Kanda store for a year-end party. I remember it being reasonably delicious, so I brought my family to this one near my home. The soups I chose were the family "soy milk broth" and for myself, the "fire pot broth." The other options were "kelp broth" and "sukiyaki broth," so I convinced them with these choices (laughs). I had the "premium marbled roast," "black wagyu shabu-shabu," "pork loin," and "bamboo tube meatballs." For vegetables, I had the "standard vegetables," "yuba shabu," and "mozzarella shabu," with an addition of "macaroni." The meat, even the "premium marbled roast," is reasonably delicious for 980 yen. There is a difference between the regular shabu-shabu meat and the premium one, so you can enjoy the taste difference. If you want to eat a lot, this would be just right. The "bamboo tube meatballs" were ordered as "plum meatballs with perilla aroma," but it seems like the plum disappears while boiling in the soup, so it may not have much meaning to order this menu (laughs). The "yuba shabu" seems to be using rehydrated board yuba. It's okay. The "mozzarella shabu" is served frozen at first, so even after boiling it 7-8 times in the soup, it's fine. But if it's somewhat thawed before boiling, it will melt and disappear after about 4 times, so be careful. Also, the yuba and cheese go better with the soy milk broth than the fire pot broth (obviously). As for the dipping sauce, for the soy milk broth, they serve the soy milk soup in a dish with salt and pepper, but the initial amount of salt and pepper is quite high, so it may taste quite salty at first. It's better to ask for a reduced amount at the beginning, but this is also a matter of preference. The place can get quite noisy, but the staff's service and hospitality are good, and there are semi-private seats and tatami rooms, so unless you want to be with children, it's better to avoid the back tatami room.

I felt like eating vegetables and decided to try Shabu Shabu Onyasai, attracted by the name. I mainly ate vegetables. I could choose two types of sauces, so I tried the red spicy sauce and the white sauce. I personally preferred the red sauce. They also offer all-you-can-eat courses, but I have a small appetite so I didn't choose that option. If I had more room in my stomach, I would love to try the all-you-can-eat course and eat until I burst. The taste was worth the price!

I visit this restaurant about once every three months. When I go with colleagues, we choose the all-you-can-eat course and focus on eating meat. When I go with my family, we start with a vegetable platter and then order various vegetables individually. We don't choose the all-you-can-eat option when with family, we order a la carte. Depending on how much the accompanying person eats, ordering a la carte may be more cost-effective. The broth is always made with kelp, as I once tried a different broth and it didn't turn out well. We always order the Akagi Kogen pork, which is delicious. Sometimes we also order beef, but I think pork is better suited for shabu-shabu as it has a lighter flavor. There are no issues with the vegetables, they are very delicious. However, it seems like there are fewer types of vegetables compared to before. I highly recommend the onions, they are delicious when they become soft and sweet. We also order yuba, but I wish it was a bit softer. And the burdock chips are recommended as a beer snack. The restaurant can get quite crowded depending on the time, and the orders may take a while to come out. I recommend calling ahead to check the crowd and reserve a table. If the orders are slow, don't hesitate to ask for an update. The staff is polite and will respond quickly. This restaurant is a favorite for my family, as it is close to home. Even children who don't like vegetables may start to like them here.

This time, I visited for the third time as a member-only offer with all-you-can-drink included for 2,980 yen. Taking into account the previous visit, I requested the hot pot to be very spicy when ordering, and they happily agreed. The staff mentioned that this level of spiciness might not be enough for those who love spicy food, and indeed, the hot pot was just right for us and delicious. I recommend it to those who enjoy spicy food. By the way, I visited on a weekday (Friday) for the first time, and it was not crowded at 7 pm. Weekdays at an earlier time may be less busy and worth considering. On my second visit, there were a la carte and all-you-can-eat menus available. I opted for the all-you-can-eat course for 2,950 yen for beef and pork, and my son, a first grader, received a 1,000 yen discount. We also added the all-you-can-drink option for 1,280 yen and a soft drink option for my son for 380 yen. We chose the hot pot broth and popular sukiyaki broth for the soup, adding plenty of garlic and chili oil to our liking. However, it was not spicy enough for our taste, so we will request it to be spicier next time. The recommended items for this course are the flavorful beef and the kalbi pork. We also ordered quail eggs, salted cabbage, and spicy meatballs, which were recommended and had a nice kick from the sansho pepper. Be careful with the mozzarella cheese as it can become gooey and difficult to pick up if left unattended. While we ordered the all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink options this time, we felt that the all-you-can-eat option may not be cost-effective for us, so we plan to try the a la carte or set menu (around 6,700 yen for a family set) next time.

If you exit from the north exit of Mizue Station and turn left, you will find the restaurant on your left. The interior of the restaurant has tables and tatami seating, making it a great atmosphere for families, couples, and friends! It was my first time visiting Onyasai, and I was surprised by how affordable it was with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink options, so even those who enjoy drinking a lot can enjoy it. The hot pot here is turned into a fire pot, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors. The staff at this restaurant are young and have a very cheerful vibe, which was great. I noticed that the restaurant is highly rated and welcoming to families, which I thought was nice.

You can choose two types of broth for the hot pot, and they will refill the broth and condiments if you run out. Personally, I like the tofu hot pot. My husband and I are in our late 20s and early 30s, and we feel full and satisfied with the course for two. You can enjoy both vegetables and meat. The seating is arranged in a long narrow space, so you can dine without worrying about other customers. You can hear the sounds from the kitchen and the staff frequently pass through the aisle, so it's not quiet, but it has a better atmosphere than a regular izakaya or yakiniku restaurant.