What was surprising was the price - for just 980 yen (excluding tax), you get black wagyu shabu-shabu with rice, 10 types of vegetables, and a small portion of ramen. The cost performance is amazing! There are cheaper shabu-shabu options, but for A4 to A5 grade black wagyu at this price, it's really something! There are also higher-priced (but still affordable) menu items with more neatly cut meat, but for a solo lunch, the sliced meat was more than enough! It was delicious and satisfying! The small portion of ramen at the end was fun to make and the soup was a nice touch.

Enjoy authentic A4・A5 Wagyu beef shabu-shabu at a reasonable price! Have you ever seen such a great lunch set deal? You can indulge in high-quality meat in a personal hot pot, along with a set that includes "meat + assorted vegetables + rice (free refills) + ramen to finish." It's a satisfying set that will leave you feeling happy. Feel free to like, comment, and follow! Don't forget to save this post! 【Hitorishabushabu Nanadaime Matsugoro】 - Pork belly & black Wagyu beef loin full set ¥1,200 - Black Wagyu beef neck ¥1,129 (Spring Good Meat Campaign: ¥1,610 → ¥1,129) The atmosphere inside the restaurant is bright and open, with a large counter surrounding the center. Each person has their own hot pot, ensuring a true personal shabu-shabu experience! There are limited lunch sets available, so it's recommended to go early during lunch hours. The meat is full of flavor, and the vegetables and meat provide a satisfying volume. Using A4・A5 grade black Wagyu beef, this authentic shabu-shabu is highly recommended for its taste and affordability. You can enjoy the dish with sesame sauce or ponzu, and rice is free for refills! The set also includes ramen to finish, adding to the great value. Lunch is available until 4 pm, and the limited quantity menu offers incredible prices. Whether with friends, family, for a girls' night out, a date, alone, in a small group, or a large group, this lunch set is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy high-quality shabu-shabu at a reasonable price! The counter seating is ideal for 2-3 people, and solo diners are also welcome. It's popular among female customers!

Entered the restaurant at 11:45 am, no waiting time, and was seated at a table surrounding the induction kitchen. The staff inside the kitchen were quick to assist and it was easy to get their attention. The lunch special was a cut-off shabu-shabu for 980 yen. The vegetable assortment included root vegetables, Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, and more. The shabu-shabu meat consisted of about 7-8 slices. It came with a bowl of white rice and a choice of ponzu sauce or sesame sauce. I chose the sesame sauce, but you could also ask for ponzu sauce. It also came with garlic flakes and sesame oil. You can eat at your own pace and additional meat can be ordered. After finishing the meal, you can use the broth to make a small bowl of ramen. The location was getting busier around noon, so I recommend avoiding peak lunch hours if you want a relaxed dining experience. The cost performance at 980 yen was great! It may get busier due to media coverage, but if you have the chance, I would definitely go back. Thank you for the meal! ＼(^o^)／

Today was very crowded at the popular Matsugoro restaurant. They have a lot of seating, and since many people come alone, the turnover was good, so you didn't have to wait long. The most popular item at lunchtime is probably the limited black wagyu beef cutlet, but my favorite is the pork and beef full set. It's nice because you can enjoy it until the end, and it comes with ponzu and sesame sauce by default, which is a nice touch. The ramen at the end is also very good. There are many delicious restaurants in Akasaka, but I recommend this lunch as well!! [Today's Order] - Full Set (limited to 20 servings) Thank you for the meal ☻

I went to a shabu-shabu restaurant where I could go alone at 11:30 when it opened. At first, I thought it would be difficult to eat alone, but once I tried it, I found it to be a comfortable space where I could enjoy delicious meat. It's a wonderful restaurant that I recommend to first-time visitors! Today's order: Full stomach set (limited to 20 servings). Thank you for the meal!

Returning to the restaurant without delay since the last visit. This place is recommended for those who prefer a quiet meal as there are few people dining in groups. The taste is as good as it looks! Today's order: Fullness Set (limited to 20 servings). Thank you for the meal! Have a wonderful day!

Enjoying premium meat at a beautiful counter! "Hitoshabu Shabu 7th Generation Matsugoro" today for the third time, I ordered the limited "Full Stomach Set" that I was curious about. This set is perfect for those who want to eat plenty of pork belly (150g) and domestic beef kalbi (50g). The meat is served with sesame sauce, and the vegetables are recommended with ponzu sauce. I was completely satisfied, even with the ramen at the end. I want to try another menu next time!! [Today's Order] - Full Stomach Set 1,320 yen Thank you for the meal ♬ Have a wonderful day today too!!

Located just a 2-3 minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, this is a solo shabu-shabu restaurant on Esplanade Akasaka Street. The stylish exterior caught my eye, and I decided to go in around 11:40 am when they still had their limited 20 lunch sets available. The restaurant has a counter seating area with an oval-shaped table that can accommodate about 30 people, where the staff will cut the meat and serve you at the table. For the limited lunch set, they offered the Cut-off 980 yen (80g of A4 to A5 grade black wagyu cut-off) and the Full Stomach Set 1320 yen (180g of black wagyu loin and pork belly). I opted for the Full Stomach Set, which came with a special ponzu sauce and sesame sauce. You could choose one sauce for the cut-off or pay an additional 110 yen to have both sauces. The special ponzu sauce came with green onions, and the sesame sauce had garlic chips on top. Each person had their own pot and IH stove at the table, making it safe even during the pandemic. First, they served vegetables (Chinese cabbage, lettuce, enoki mushrooms, sweet potatoes, red turnips, tofu, bean sprouts, etc.) with the sauce, followed by freshly cut meat. The black wagyu loin was thinly sliced and hidden under a substantial amount of pork belly on the plate. We started by cooking the pork belly and vegetables in the boiling pot with the special ponzu sauce, then lightly swished the black wagyu loin in the sesame sauce. It was delicious! The meal also included unlimited servings of Koshihikari rice and a bite-sized ramen as a finishing touch. It was a very delicious, voluminous, and cost-effective shabu-shabu lunch experience.

I was looking for a shabu-shabu restaurant where I could dine alone! Shabu-shabu is usually meant for two or more people, so whenever I craved it, I always felt disappointed because I couldn't go alone. But this restaurant is great!! First of all, the table is a large round table in the shape of a donut, with staff members in the hole area to take orders and serve customers. The hole in the donut-shaped table is very spacious, creating a relaxed atmosphere. And since eye contact is immediate, there is no waiting around for service. The solo shabu-shabu options include both beef and pork, both of which are delicious and satisfying. There are different grades to choose from based on your mood and budget, which is very convenient! They also offer water dumplings as a palate cleanser, which I always end up ordering because they are so tasty! The drink selection, including alcohol, is quite extensive, making it a very affordable restaurant where you can enjoy at your own pace. This is a place I want to become a regular at!

I really wanted to eat some meat after work, so I went to a restaurant my friend recommended where you can enjoy shabu-shabu alone. It felt luxurious to have a meal by myself. Solo Shabu-Shabu Shichidaime Matsugoro "Solo Shabu-Shabu Shichidaime Matsugoro" Menu Course meal Enjoying solo shabu-shabu Vegetable assortment Two types of sauce: sesame and ponzu Mix 120g for 2,260 yen "Solo Shabu-Shabu Shichidaime Matsugoro" Business hours and location Business hours: 11:30-22:00 Location: Near Akasaka, Akasaka-mitsuke, Tameike-Sanno stations The joy of dining alone with a dedicated pot The exterior of "Solo Shabu-Shabu Shichidaime Matsugoro" is quite eye-catching. I had some trouble understanding the menu at first, but the staff were helpful in explaining. The vegetable assortment and two types of sauce were a nice touch. The restaurant is set up with a counter seating arrangement, making it comfortable for solo diners. The 120g meat portion was surprisingly generous. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience and I would recommend making a reservation through Tabelog for dinner.

I revisited Matsugoro because it was delicious last time. Last time I had beef, so this time I chose pork. It was amazing with the sesame sauce! Next time, I'll try ordering the full stomach set. Today's order: Pork belly and loin for 1,520 yen. Thank you for the meal!

I passed by the store and finally visited the solo shabu-shabu restaurant, Nana-daime Matsugoro, which I had been curious about for a while. I made my solo shabu-shabu debut! I ordered the most popular aged black wagyu beef [cut off] for 980 yen. It was a lunch that exceeded its price! Besides this cut off, they were cutting the meat in front of me with a slicer, so next time I will try ordering that. The mini ramen that came with the set was also delicious! Thank you for the meal ♬

Regularly craving for shabu-shabu day. If you are in Osaka, Shabu-Tei in Nishi Umeda comes to mind first, and if you are in Tokyo, Shabusen in Ginza or this restaurant in Akasaka. Arrived around 13:00 on a weekday with a light drizzle. Immediately sat at the available counter. It had been a while, so I carefully looked at the menu and ordered the full stomach course with pork loin and pork belly, along with water dumplings. Accompanied by a highball. Surprised to see the beef loin as a single piece of meat. Enjoyed it by slicing it into several pieces. Switched to a glass of red wine. There was more pork belly than I had imagined, so I thought it would have been nice to mix it with pork loin. The water dumplings with a strong ginger flavor were a fantastic choice. Added the beef top loin and ordered a second glass of red wine. I felt that the beef loin had more flavor and richness than the beef top loin... Maybe it was good that I didn't splurge. For the finish, I made ramen by adding the leftover sesame sauce and green onions. Sprinkled plenty of chili oil to make it taste like tantanmen, and it was delicious. I think I'll be okay with solo shabu-shabu for a while.

[Ichi-ri de shabu no koufuku] The meat is delicious and offers good value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed dipping the meat and vegetables in the broth soup, and even the noodles at the end were delightful. The all-you-can-drink course is also a great deal, starting from around 6000 yen. The counter is long and square, giving the place a powerful atmosphere. The stylish interior may feel a bit too open, but with locations in Shibuya and Shinjuku, and a few more in the works, it seems to be a hit. The concept of dining alone is also great, isn't it?

The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. It's popular for solo female diners. They serve water in large glasses which is nice. I had the pork belly and loin set. Hmm...the meat was a bit tough and lacked flavor. Also, the acidity of the ponzu sauce was too strong. Despite the comfortable environment and plenty of vegetables, it was a bit disappointing.

A single IH heater is placed for each person, with a pot ready. Only a counter. Inside the counter, there is a meat slicer installed to shave the meat for each order and arrange it on a plate. It's like a modern arrangement of the famous Ginza solo shabu-shabu restaurant, Shabu Sen. This chain has been opening new stores one after another recently. Their specialty is using black wagyu beef, and they offer a very reasonably priced lunch set. As soon as they open, customers start coming in one after another. The "full set" includes 180g of beef and pork, a variety of vegetables, two types of sauce, rice, and ramen for finishing, all for 1280 yen. I chose the limited 20 servings option. First, the vegetables arrive. Lettuce, Chinese cabbage, red core radish, sweet potato, bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, tofu, carrots, seaweed, and kaiware - 11 different kinds of colorful vegetables. It looks beautiful. It takes a bit of time to prepare the meat. I leisurely waited while watching the slicer in action. The meat arrived with a beautiful piece of beef that covered the plate. It had a nice marbling, beautiful color, and was very attractive. Underneath, there was pork belly. The pork belly was slightly thick with a good texture and chewiness. The beef was very thin but filled the mouth with a satisfying feeling. Many people were cutting it into two pieces with chopsticks and enjoying it shabu-shabu style. There was also a limited 20 servings option of "black wagyu beef offcuts." It was 80g, but it was piled up nicely, with excellent aging and fat content. It's a smart product using the trimmings effectively. The ponzu sauce was refreshing, while the sesame sauce was rich and creamy. Drizzling some chili oil and sprinkling fried garlic as a topping enhanced the flavor of the meat and made the rice more enjoyable. A large bowl with a katsuobushi-based ramen sauce was served. They suggested boiling the ramen and pouring the boiled soup over it to make ramen. Surprisingly, it was delicious too. I was impressed by the creativity.

The food was delicious and the staff were very kind and explained everything well. It's a cost-effective shabu-shabu restaurant that is easy to visit even if you're alone. The fact that the lunch course is available until 4pm is a great point. The only disappointing thing was that the rice was a bit mushy and not to my liking. The vegetables, meat, and last bite of ramen (with soup) were all delicious. Personally, I prefer lean meat over fatty cuts, and although I added top sirloin, having a smaller portion option would be nice.

I had a lunch of sliced beef shabu-shabu set and warabi mochi. You can choose between ponzu sauce or sesame sauce. The sliced beef varies in fat content but the taste is decent, the vegetables and broth are delicious. The half ramen to finish is rich but very tasty and goes well with rice (laughs). The warabi mochi dessert was also delicious.

I visited for lunch. They offer a daily special of 80g of domestic black wagyu beef for 980 yen, limited to 20 servings per day. At first, I thought 80g might not be enough, but it came with vegetables, meat, and ramen as a side, so it was totally fine! When I'm really hungry next time, I might try the 180g portion challenge... Some people choose sesame sauce, while others choose ponzu. Normally, both would come out, but here you choose one and also get to enjoy the vegetables. This time, I chose sesame sauce. It was delicious with the seared garlic. The final ramen had a taste similar to salt ramen and was also very tasty. Thank you for the meal!

I visited for the first time around 1:00 PM on a regular weekday, so naturally they were already sold out. They have a great deal on a limited 20 meal set with a generous 180g of meat for only 1200 yen. I ended up getting the special mixed set with 80g for 2760 yen, feeling a bit ripped off haha. For lunch, you can choose between ponzu or sesame sauce for an extra 110 yen to have two kinds of sauce. The seating is all at the counter, tailored for solo diners. The interior is very clean and gives a good impression. There is a personal pot in front of each seat. The vegetable set, sauce, and rice are included, and apparently, you can have unlimited rice. The vegetables were fresh. The meat was a mix of Japanese beef, pork belly, and pork loin, and the taste was decent, but 80g might not be enough for men. The soup for the pot is intentionally left unseasoned. The sesame sauce is rich and goes well with the meat, while the vegetables were served with ponzu sauce. The staff, consisting of two members, were very friendly. Thank you for the meal.

I saw a sign outside a shabu-shabu restaurant near Akasaka-Mitsuke Station that said "980 yen (limited to 20 servings)". I decided to try it out and ordered the 980 yen set along with the 1200 yen set. The sets included meat, vegetables, rice, and even ramen. The ponzu sauce and sesame sauce were quite tasty. The meat was thin but surprisingly delicious for the price. The ramen at the end had a flavorful broth from the meat pot, and was surprisingly tasty. It was just the right amount.

A shabu-shabu specialty restaurant for one person. All seats are at the counter, so it's okay even if you're not alone. Order the pork belly. It comes with plenty of vegetables, rice, and even ramen at the end, so you'll feel satisfied. You can enjoy the sweetness of the pork belly, but because of the refreshing taste of shabu-shabu, you may not feel like you've eaten a lot of meat. Be careful as the ramen at the end is quite flavorful. It's also good to make it into a porridge by adding rice. The circular counter seems efficient, but it doesn't feel like it's rotating. Running a restaurant seems difficult.