Tokyo Niku Shabuya
東京肉しゃぶ家
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu in Shinjuku, Tokyo, 5 min walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Shinjuku
- ¥18,700least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,000
- 8 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tokyo Niku Shabuya is 1st of the 3 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Shinjuku and 2nd of 59 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,700 (on Tabelog), 34% above the ¥14,000 median of the 21 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2019 (8 times; one of 72 in Tokyo in this guide with that run) and Tabelog 100 in 2024 and 2026. It takes bookings by phone only; 23 of the 59 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, Sundays (28 of the 59 sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Tokyo say they open then), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurants in Tokyo with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Niku Shabuya | #2 | ¥18,700 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 5 min, Seibu-Shinjuku | Mon |
| Sukiyaki Kappou Hiyama | #3 | ¥12,000 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 1 min, Ningyōchō | Sun |
| Matsusaka Ushi Yoshida | #4 | ¥14,520 | ¥5,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Hatsudai | — |
| Azabu kumasan | #5 | ¥30,000 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Azabu-Jūban | Sun |
| Sukiyaki Asai | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Kamiyachō | Sun |
| Yoyogi Imahan | #7 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2026 | 3 min, Minami-Shinjuku | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Tokyo Niku Shabuya
- Call 03-6273-8987 (+81-3-6273-8987 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
Can't get a table? Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kobe Beef Ueda Livestock "Tajima Gyu - Tajimaguro - Lean Shabu-Shabu Course
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kobe beef
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (6)
- Tajimaguro Dish
- Tajimaguro Cutlet
- Tajimaguro Special Chuck & Clod 180g Shabu-Shabu
- Special Organic Pesticide-Free Vegetables
- Rice Porridge, Handa Noodles
- Homemade Warabi Mochi
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Kobe Beef Ueda Livestock "Tajimaguro Chuck & Clod Shabu-Shabu Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Kobe beef
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (6)
- Tajimaguro Dish
- Tajimaguro Cutlet
- Tajimaguro Special Chuck & Clod 180g Shabu-Shabu
- Special Organic Pesticide-Free Vegetables
- Rice Porridge, Handa Noodles
- Homemade Warabi Mochi
¥18,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Tajima Beef Shabushabu & Sukiyaki CourseMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Sukiyaki
- Kobe beef
What is served (9)
- Kobe beef Tajimaguro Shabushabu & Sukiyaki Course
- "Tajimaguro Cutlet"
- "Tajimaguro Cold Shabushabu with Shiroamadai"
- "Tajimaguro Sukiyaki"
- "Tajimaguro Sirloin Shabushabu"
- "Tajimaguro Chuck & Clod Shabushabu"
- "Organic Vegetables"
- "Tajimaguro Side Dish Rice"
- "Warabi Mochi"
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥9,300 more than the one above
Kobe Beef "Tajimaguro" Shabu-Shabu Course • Kobebeef Tajimaguro Shabushabu Course
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–6 guests
- Kobe beef
- Shabu-shabu
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
Kobe Beef Ueda Livestock "Tajimaguro" Sukiyaki Course • Kobebeef Tajimaguro Sukiyaki Course
1–6 guests
- Kobe beef
- Sukiyaki
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
Tajima Beef Omakase Shabushabu & Sukiyaki Course + Raw Beef Tartar Caviar
1–6 guests
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
- Sukiyaki
- Caviar
¥38,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
¥10,000 more than the one above
Tajima Guro Chef's Omakase Shabu-Shabu Course
1–6 guests
- Shabu-shabu
- Wagyu
- Caviar
¥38,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
Kobe Beef Tajimaguro Chef's Omakase Sukiyaki CourseMost booked
1–6 guests
- Kobe beef
- Sukiyaki
- Caviar
¥38,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$250
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A 10% service charge will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking The Ginza store has a smoking area. Electronic cigarettes are also available in private rooms. |
| Children | Children under 15 are not admitted |
| Dress code | We kindly ask you to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne, as their scents can interfere with the aroma of our dishes. This is a request for everyone considering visiting our restaurant. You can also make a reservation from our website. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | June 2016 |
Getting there
5 min walk (360 m) from Seibu-Shinjuku Station.
Also near: Higashi-Shinjuku: 5 min · Shin-Ōkubo: 9 min
- Leave Seibu-Shinjuku Station and walk north-east for 60 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 190 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart onto Sanban-dori Street and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at Cafe guum onto Shokuan Street and walk 60 m.
Tokyo Niku Shabuya is on your left.
On your left
Look for
東京肉しゃぶ家
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
カーサ第二新宿
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京肉しゃぶ家東京都新宿区大久保1-12-3 カーサ第二新宿 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-12-3 Okubo Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0072 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku East Exit. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot “Tabelog 100”, 2026
- Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot “Tabelog 100”, 2024
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tokyo Niku Shabuya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A 10% service charge will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tokyo Niku Shabuya closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Tokyo Niku Shabuya?
Children under 15 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Tokyo Niku Shabuya?
Seibu-Shinjuku Station, about 5 minutes on foot (360 m). Shin-Ōkubo Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Tokyo Niku Shabuya have a dress code?
We kindly ask you to refrain from wearing perfume or cologne, as their scents can interfere with the aroma of our dishes. This is a request for everyone considering visiting our restaurant. You can also make a reservation from our website.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.