Restaurant Details

Widely referred to as the “wagyu of pork”, kurobuta (literally “black pig”) is second to none when it comes to Japanese domestic pork. Descended from a herd of Berkshire pigs imported into Japan in the 1860s, the kurobuta is renowned for its exquisitely tender meat and rich flavor.

It is this pork that is served in Sangenjaya restaurant Shabu Shima. The meat is prepared shabu-shabu hotpot style: thin-sliced, then swished quickly through boiling water, then dipped in a variety of sauces ranging from soy sauce to thick sesame. At Shabu Shima, the recommended way is to wrap the cooked meat in a thick blanket of green onions, letting the negi’s sharp bite and crunchy texture contrast beautifully with the kurobuta’s richness.

Shabu Shima is about the quality and quantity in equal measure; its all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu plan lets guests scarf down as much of the beautiful kurobuta as they can in 90 minutes, with all-you-can-drink options available as well to wash down the meal.

To no surprise, the most enduringly popular orders are dual servings of black pork loin and the fattier pork belly, letting diners compare and contrast the flavors and textures of each. Finish off the meal with a bowl of soba, with soup made fresh in-house every day.

Shabu Shima Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Shabu Shima Business Days

Shabu Shima Address

YMA Building 2F, 1-36-2 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0024

Shabu Shima Access Info

• Shabu Shima is accessible via a 3-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station.

Shabu Shima Phone Number

Shabu Shima Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.