Want to cook thin-sliced meat and veggies in a bubbling broth—all at your own table?
Syabuyo is Japan’s top shabu-shabu buffet chain, offering unlimited meat, fresh vegetables, and dipping sauces in a casual, self-serve setting.
Perfect for families, first-timers, or anyone craving a cozy hotpot feast.
1. What to Expect at Syabuyo
Syabuyo offers:
- All-you-can-eat shabu-shabu courses
- Self-serve veggie, sauce, and rice bars
- Multiple broth choices
- Drink bar and soft-serve ice cream
- Budget-friendly prices and time limits
It’s hands-on, hearty, and surprisingly healthy.
2. How to Order – Step by Step
2-1. Wait to Be Seated
Staff will guide you to your table and hand you a course menu.
You’ll be asked to choose:
- Course type (pork only, pork + beef, premium cuts, etc.)
- Broth(s) – usually 2 per table
- Whether you want the drink bar (optional)
2-2. Choose a Course
Options typically include:
- Pork-Only Course – Most affordable
- Beef & Pork Course – The most popular
- Premium Course – Includes chicken, special beef, seasonal items
Prices vary by time of day and weekday/weekend.
2-3. Head to the Food Bars
Once seated, you’re free to roam:
- Vegetable Bar – Cabbage, mushrooms, tofu, and more
- Sauce Bar – Ponzu, goma (sesame), soy sauce, chili oil, etc.
- Rice & Noodles – White rice, curry, udon, ramen
- Condiments – Green onions, grated daikon, garlic, chili flakes
Everything is self-serve, so take what you like (but don’t waste!).
2-4. Start Cooking!
Thinly sliced meat will be brought to your table.
Use chopsticks or tongs to swish slices in the hot broth until cooked—usually 5–10 seconds.
Pro tip: Don’t overload the pot. Shabu-shabu is about pacing and savoring!
2-5. Order More Meat
Want more meat? Use the order slip or tablet (depending on location) to request extra plates.
Meat is unlimited within your time limit.
2-6. Don’t Forget Dessert
Soft-serve ice cream and small desserts are often available at the self-serve station.
Yes, dessert is included!
2-7. Pay at the Register
After your meal, take your bill to the front register.
Most locations accept cash, IC cards, credit cards, and QR payments.
3. Menu Highlights
3-1. Must-Try Meats
- Pork Belly – Rich and juicy, melts in your mouth
- Beef Chuck Roll – Marbled and flavorful
- Chicken Thigh – Included in higher courses
- Special Cuts – Varies by location or season
3-2. Vegetables & Noodles
- Napa cabbage, shiitake, enoki, spinach
- Tofu, shirataki noodles, udon, ramen
- Curry and rice station (!)
- Vegan-friendly options available
3-3. Sauces & Toppings
- Goma (sesame) and ponzu are classics
- Customize with garlic, chili oil, green onion
- Make your own signature dipping combo!
4. Payment Methods
Syabuyo generally accepts:
- Cash
- IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, etc.)
- Credit cards
- QR code payments (PayPay, Line Pay, etc.)
Confirm payment methods at the entrance or register.
5. Tips & Useful Phrases
- “Shabu-shabu tabehodai arimasu ka?” – Do you have all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu?
- “Kōsu wa nani ga arimasu ka?” – What courses do you have?
- “Motto niku onegaishimasu” – More meat, please
- “Okaikei onegaishimasu” – Check, please
♻️ No tipping.
🥢 Don’t double-dip your meat—keep it clean and polite.
6. Final Thoughts
Syabuyo is more than just dinner—it’s an interactive hotpot adventure.
With endless veggies, dipping sauce creativity, and satisfying meat, it’s a great way to warm up and slow down.
So grab your tongs and start swishing. Your broth awaits!
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