Update-date: May 06 2025
After exploring the popular tourist destination of Kanazawa, why not try the popular shabu-shabu among the many Japanese cuisines? Here are three carefully selected restaurants, ranging from high-end ryotei that evoke a sense of history to casual all-you-can-eat places.
Kanazawa Sekitei
Kanazawa Sekitei, located a 15-minute walk from Nomachi Station, is a Japanese restaurant where traditional dishes made with local ingredients from Kanazawa, such as vegetables and seafood, can be enjoyed. The signature menu item, "shabu-shabu", can be savored with a special ponzu sauce and a secret sesame sauce. The restaurant sources the best quality wagyu beef of the day, regardless of brand, to provide a tender and melt-in-your-mouth experience. It is a dish that allows guests to enjoy high-quality meat and seasonal vegetables.
The interior is purely Japanese-style, creating a space that evokes the history of Kanazawa's traditional dining culture. All seats are private rooms, with various sizes available. Guests can choose from tatami or table seating according to their party size. The beautifully maintained courtyard is also not to be missed. It offers a luxurious atmosphere for a special time. Guests can enjoy exquisite sake that enhances the cuisine, primarily featuring local sake from Ishikawa Prefecture.
Kanazawa Sekitei
Open: [Weekdays] Lunch From 11:30 am (L.O. 2:30 pm) Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm (day), 8:00 pm (night))
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes walk from Hirosaka bus station. Walk 2 to 3 minutes from Honda-machi bus station. Located to the side of The Kanazawa Theatre.
Address: 1-9-23, Hirosaka, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 7 minutes walk from Hirosaka bus station. Walk 2 to 3 minutes from Honda-machi bus station. Located to the side of The Kanazawa Theatre.
Address: 1-9-23, Hirosaka, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa
Mizuhikitei
Mizuhikitei, located a 15-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, is a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant where guests can enjoy carefully selected meats with homemade sauces. They can savor shabu-shabu made with local premium wagyu, Noto beef, and Noto pork at reasonable prices. For those who want to eat and drink a lot, all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink courses are also available.
The interior exudes a calm atmosphere suitable for adults. There are various types of seating available, and the counter seats facing the open kitchen can be enjoyed even by individuals. For those who want to dine leisurely in a group without worrying about their surroundings, private rooms are recommended. Additionally, there are tatami seating areas where guests can stretch out and relax, as well as sunken kotatsu-style tatami rooms.
Mizuhikitei
Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Closed: Sundays and holidays are also possible when making a reservation
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access:
Address: 21-5 Takaokacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture Map
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Closed: Sundays and holidays are also possible when making a reservation
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access:
Address: 21-5 Takaokacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture Map
Shabu-shabu Onyasai Kanazawa Station Building Branch
The shabu-shabu restaurant Shabu-shabu Onyasai Kanazawa Station Building Branch located in the commercial facility "Kanazawa Hyakubangai," directly connected to Kanazawa Station, is a place where guests can casually enjoy shabu-shabu. The all-you-can-eat option offers a selection of carefully chosen meats and seasonal domestic vegetables that can be refilled freely. Guests can choose two out of seven types of broth, including "Oxtail and Aromatic Vegetables Wagyu Broth" and "Spicy Sichuan Doubanjiang Hot Pot Broth." There are also course and à la carte menus available.
The restaurant features a refined and modern Japanese interior. In a clean space that exudes the warmth of wood, guests can enjoy shabu-shabu in a relaxed atmosphere. Seating options include counter seats and table seats, allowing guests to choose according to their number and occasion. Particularly recommended is the semi-private room with a sunken kotatsu, where guests can stretch out and unwind. It maintains an appropriate level of privacy, making it enjoyable for both dining and conversation.
Shabu-shabu Onyasai Kanazawa Station Building Branch
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (last order 10:00 pm) / Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access:
Address: 3F Kanazawa Hyakubangai Kutsurogikan, 1-1 Kinoshinbo-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
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Address: 3F Kanazawa Hyakubangai Kutsurogikan, 1-1 Kinoshinbo-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture Map
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Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
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