Ro's Recz

Nabezo is one of the best AYCE shabu-shabu restaurants in Japan. They have multiple locations throughout Tokyo, with restaurants in Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, etc. All of them are the same concept and the same quality, so I would just recommend going to whichever one is most convenient for you.

I believe all of the Nabezo’s have a 90 minute time limit, and you can eat unlimited meat, vegetables, rice, ice cream, etc. The price depends on which course you order (some have higher quality meats available), but on average the price will probably be between $25 and $50.

The quality of the meats is not as good as a restaurant like Seryna, but considering that it is AYCE, I think it is still extremely high quality. They have both pork and beef available, so it just depends on which meat you prefer. Also, Nabezo has a great selection of vegetables and noodles at the self-service bar, which is really good if you are trying to be a bit healthier.

Since it is still relatively hot right now in Japan, it is probably not the best time to be eating shabu-shabu. However, in a couple of months when the weather starts to cool down, shabu-shabu is going to be a great food option. If you are looking for an AYCE shabu shabu, or just somewhere reasonably priced, Nabezo is a great option!

Nabezo Recommendation Rating: 4

1: Something worth checking out if you have time

2: Something that is a hit for some people, but not a must for everyone

3: Something worth prioritizing if interested

4: Something worth making time to check out

5: An absolute home run, worth going out of your way for