Zakuro
Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Miyazaki shabu-shabu specialist earning its Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 nod through better beef sourcing and private-room polish. At JPY 8,000–9,999 per person, the meat quality justifies the premium over casual chains, the on-site parking and credit-card acceptance make logistics easy. Best for groups who want conversation space; solo diners will find better value at counter-seat formats.
About Zakuro
Zakuro is a Hiroshima venue with a price range of JPY 8,000–9,999 and a casual dress code. It is listed in the Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 recognition, making it a higher-budget option for diners comparing notable venues.
What About Zakuro
Zakuro is in Hiroshima, the listed spending range is JPY 8,000–9,999, the dress code is casual. It is also associated with Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024. Those facts are useful for setting expectations, but they do not establish a specific cuisine description, course structure, ingredients, seating style, or service format.
Because detailed operational information is limited, diners should avoid assuming particulars such as private rooms, counter seating, parking, smoking rules, credit-card acceptance, phone booking, or exact opening hours. For a visit at this price level, confirming current details directly before going is the safest approach.
How It Fits Hiroshima Dining
Within Hiroshima, Zakuro stands out chiefly because of its JPY 8,000–9,999 price range and its Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 recognition. That places it in a more considered dining category than casual everyday meals, though the available facts do not support claims about specific dishes, sourcing, portions, or preparation methods.
The Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 listing is a relevant trust signal, but it should not be stretched into unsupported conclusions about exact ranking, national position, menu quality, or dining format. The recognition confirms inclusion in that list; it does not, by itself, establish additional operational or culinary specifics.
For diners comparing options, Zakuro can be considered alongside venues such as Mango Ya, Soba Tokoro Shimizu, Taban Kusano Ya, iwanaga, saint M, or with other dining in Hiroshima more generally. The best choice depends on the kind of meal you want.
Quick reference: Zakuro is in Hiroshima; price range JPY 8,000–9,999; dress code casual; recognized in Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024.
Planning details
- Location
- 宮崎県宮崎市広島1-1-1
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/miyazaki/A4501/A450101/45000944
- Phone
- +81985293150
Venue details
Ambiance
A traditional Japanese shabu-shabu house with a modest, cozy atmosphere that feels suited to relaxed dinners with friends or business, running only in the evening and emphasizing an unhurried, sit-down hotpot experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
Shabu-shabu (Japanese hotpot)
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Soba Tokoro Shimizu, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- saint M, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- iwanaga, Notable alternative
- Taban Kusano Ya, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
- Mango Ya, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Restaurant context
Zakuro's JPY 8,000–9,999 price tier places it above most Miyazaki shabu-shabu options but below the prefecture's multi-course kaiseki rooms. For comparison, Soba Tokoro Shimizu runs JPY 1,000–2,999 and focuses on handmade soba rather than hotpot, a fraction of the cost but a completely different format. At the higher end, saint M charges JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner and delivers French technique; if you're debating between Zakuro and saint M, the question is whether you want refined hotpot or full tasting-menu service. Zakuro wins on ease: the private rooms, parking, straightforward booking make it less fussy than kaiseki venues.
If your priority is value, Taban Kusano Ya (JPY 4,000–4,999) and Mango Ya (JPY 3,000–3,999) offer lower checks without the Tabelog 100 pedigree. They're casual neighborhood spots with solid execution but less refined sourcing. Zakuro's premium buys noticeably better marbling and private-room space; whether that's worth four thousand yen more depends on whether you're celebrating or just looking for a satisfying hotpot dinner. For groups who want a step up from chains without committing to kaiseki formality, Zakuro hits the middle ground.
Iwanaga is another peer in the city, though pricing and format details are less clear from public sources. If Zakuro's private rooms are booked, Iwanaga may offer a comparable experience. For shabu-shabu in Miyazaki, Zakuro remains the most credentialed option, but the alternatives above give you flexibility across price tiers and formats.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Zakuro accommodate groups?
Zakuro is in Hiroshima, has a JPY 8,000–9,999 price range, has a casual dress code. If you are planning for a group, confirm seating and reservation details directly before visiting.
What are alternatives to compare with Zakuro?
Other venues to compare include Mango Ya, Soba Tokoro Shimizu, Taban Kusano Ya, iwanaga, saint M, along with other dining in Hiroshima generally.
What should a first-timer know about Zakuro?
Zakuro is in Hiroshima, with a price range of JPY 8,000–9,999 and a casual dress code. It is listed in Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024. Specific details such as hours, menu format, seating, smoking policy, payment methods are not confirmed.
Is Zakuro good for solo dining?
Is Zakuro worth the price?
Zakuro’s price range is JPY 8,000–9,999, it is recognized in Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024. Whether that is worth it depends on your priorities.
