Shabu-shabu is known for its sociable nature, but Yamawarau in Ginza offers a fresh take on this beloved Japanese cuisine. While traditionally enjoyed in groups, Yamawarau embraces solo dining, creating a comfortable and enjoyable experience for individuals (groups are still welcome!).
Step inside the sleek interior adorned with subtle hues inspired by mingei folk crafts. Take a seat at the well-lit oval counter crafted from natural wood, where single-serving nabe pots await. The attention to detail extends to the carefully sourced meats and vegetables, including the standout black sirloin.
Yamawarau offers both lunch and dinner courses (starting from ¥1,450 and ¥2,900 respectively), as well as enticing a la carte options in the evening. It’s a place where you can savor the art of solo shabu-shabu in a setting that exudes style and culinary excellence.
[Transportation] Where is Shan Xiao Fu Hot Pot located?
Omotesando Store
- Address: 4-9-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Business hours: Lunch 11:00-15:45 (L.O.15:00), Dinner 17:30-22:00 (L.O.21:00)
- Official Website
There are two branches of Shan Xiao Shuan Shuan Guo in Tokyo, with the more widely reported one being the “Omotesando branch”. It specializes in affordable hot pot meals for office workers, and is located just a 2-minute walk from Omotesando Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
Ginza Store
- Address: 3-8-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business hours: Breakfast 6:45-10:00 (L.O. 9:30), Lunch 10:00-15:00 (L.O. 14:30), Dinner 17:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:00)
- Official website
The Ginza branch is more popular among tourists and business travelers. I ate at the Ginza branch, and in the evening, it was full of office workers wearing black suits. In the morning, it was half office workers and half tourists. The Ginza branch is located just a 2-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, right below the “Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome”.
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【Shanxiao Shuan Shuan Hot Pot】Menu
Breakfast
This time, because we couldn’t make a reservation for dinner, we had to come for breakfast instead. The shanxiao hot pot is actually a breakfast option offered by the Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Sanchome hotel, which is located in the same building. Guests should remember to reserve breakfast with the front desk the day before to receive a discounted price. Otherwise, the menu shown in the picture is available for walk-ins.
The main dishes on the breakfast menu are only hot pot or shabu-shabu. The contents of the set meals are already pre-selected, and the only choice is whether to have unlimited access to the “12 kinds of Japanese pickles” or “unlimited white rice and drinks” at the buffet.
Chinese Menu
If you want to eat high-quality Japanese domestic meat and happen to be in Ginza at lunchtime, we recommend coming at noon because the prices are cheaper. You can enjoy shabu-shabu or sukiyaki made with wagyu, Miyazaki pork, Yamagata beef, marbled beef, or Yamagata black-haired wagyu. (Lunch menu)
Dinner Menu
There are more meat options available in the evening, in addition to what is available for lunch, such as Kobe beef, Hida beef, and more. Of course, the prices are also higher. (Dinner menu)
【Shan Xiao Fu Shuan Shuan Guo】Dining Environment
Shan Xiao Shuan Shuan Guo, whether it’s the Omotesando or Ginza branch, adopts a “one person, one pot” style. Diners sit around a circular open kitchen and enjoy their own hot pot, which is different from the common Japanese style of sharing a hot pot at a four-person table. This is a hot pot restaurant specifically designed for office workers.
【Shan Xiao Fu Shuan Shuan Guo】Self-service for small dishes
If you choose the “All-You-Can-Eat 12 Types of Japanese Pickles Set”, you can enjoy Japanese pickles at this counter.
【Shan Xiao Fu Shuan Shuan Guo】Drink Self-Service Bar
Piao Er has always been afraid to eat Japanese pickles, so she chose “unlimited rice and drinks”, and can get black tea, coffee, and green tea to drink at the bar area.
The side dishes here are also included in the “All-you-can-eat rice and drinks” package!
【Shan Xiao Fu Shuan Shuan Guo】Mizewa Pig Shuan Shuan Guo Breakfast Set
For breakfast, our main dish was “Mizze Pork Hot Pot”. There was a wooden pot filled with Mizze pork, and other vegetables included Japanese domestically produced vegetables, tofu, seaweed, and more.
The hot pot of Shanxiao Shuanshuan is made with a specially crafted copper pot, which has good insulation, even heat conduction, and can quickly cook the ingredients.
The soup base itself is a common clear soup in Japanese hot pot, with a piece of kelp inside. The main purpose is to enjoy the original flavor of the ingredients. The Miyazaki pork is really tender and delicious.
[Summary] Is Shan Xiao Hot Pot Delicious?
I love Japanese shabu-shabu so much. I’m not the type who can only drink soup in Taiwanese hot pot or enjoy the unique flavor of spicy Sichuan hot pot. I also love the light and simple Japanese shabu-shabu, where you dip the ingredients in sesame sauce and enjoy their original flavors. That’s why I think Shanwara Shabu-Shabu is so delicious. And being able to have a refreshing and nutritious shabu-shabu in Ginza in the morning is truly a blessing!
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