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    Tabelog 2024

    Matoba

    Yabase, Suzuka

    Restaurant in Suzuka, Japan

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    The Read

    Price

    JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 View spending breakdown

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Suzuka's Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024 specialist serves sukiyaki and shabu-shabu in private rooms at JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999 dinner. Beef quality exceeds neighbourhood chains, but the format and price point suit groups more than solo diners. Book for weekend evenings; lunch offers better value at JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999.

    About Matoba

    Matoba is a Suzuka venue with pricing, hours, smart-casual dress guidance, recognition on the Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 list. Specific menu items, room layouts, payment methods, parking, reservation practices, service style should be confirmed directly.

    The spend range is JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999. Hours are listed as 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. For diners comparing options, Matoba stands out mainly because its price band and Tabelog hot-pot-category recognition place it in a more occasion-oriented category than a casual drop-in meal.

    Key Details

    Matoba is in Suzuka, follows a smart-casual dress code, lists midday and evening operating hours on every business day except Tuesday. Hours are Monday 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM; Tuesday closed; Wednesday through Sunday 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM.

    The venue is also associated with the Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition. That is a useful signal for diners looking at that category, but individual dishes, seating format, chef details, reservation rules, payment methods, or other operational specifics should be confirmed directly.

    How It Stacks Up in Suzuka

    Matoba can be considered alongside other dining options in Suzuka such as Porco, SUKA-SUKA, トラットリア ヤマカワ, and 采女いしかわ. The most defensible comparison is not by cuisine or exact service style, but by Matoba's published spend range and hot-pot-category recognition.

    For diners deciding whether Matoba fits a trip, the takeaway is simple: choose it if the Suzuka location, smart-casual setting, listed midday and evening hours, JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 / JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999 spend bands, Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition match what you are looking for. If you need details such as specific dishes, private rooms, parking, payment options, allergy handling, or take-out and delivery, those should be confirmed directly before visiting.

    Dress: Smart casual. Budget: JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999. Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday; closed Tuesday. Recognition: Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024.

    Other dining references include Matoba, Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio, Porco, SUKA-SUKA, トラットリア ヤマカワ, and 采女いしかわ. For anything beyond the details provided, confirm directly before planning a visit.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1 Chome-25-15 Yabase, Suzuka, Mie 513-0036, Japan
    Website
    matoba-net.co.jp
    Phone
    +81 59-382-0345
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Traditional, calm, and private, with a refined Japanese atmosphere suited to unhurried meals and group gatherings.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantQuiet

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningCelebration

    Experience

    Private DiningStandalone

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • sukiyaki
    • shabu-shabu
    • Japanese beef
    Planning details

    Location

    1 Chome-25-15 Yabase, Suzuka, Mie 513-0036, Japan · Directions

    +81 59-382-0345

    matoba-net.co.jp

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Motive Pizzeria E Caseificio, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    • SUKA-SUKA, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • トラットリア ヤマカワ, Notable alternative
    • Porco, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • 采女いしかわ, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    In Suzuka's thin dining landscape, the price gap is the story. Porco and SUKA-SUKA both clock JPY 2,000 – JPY 2,999 for dinner, delivering Italian-leaning casual plates without ceremony. トラットリア ヤマカワ sits in a similar tier with trattoria cooking. Against that backdrop, this venue's JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999 dinner spend is 3-4× higher, justified only if hot-pot is the main event and you want beef sliced and sourced above chain standard. For travellers prioritising sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, it's the only specialist in town with national recognition (Tabelog 100 Hot Pot 2024). For diners seeking value or variety, Porco or SUKA-SUKA deliver more approachable pricing and easier booking.

    The format here skews toward groups: private rooms for 2 to 8, parking on-site, a meal structure built for leisurely table cooking. Solo diners or couples wanting counter interaction will find the setup less accommodating than a typical izakaya. SUKA-SUKA or Porco offer more flexible seating and quicker turnover if you're eating alone or need a faster meal. If you're already in Suzuka for the circuit or coastal shrines and want a formal beef-focused dinner, this is the clearest choice. If you're driving from Nagoya or Kyoto and hot-pot is the sole reason, those cities offer deeper specialist rosters at comparable price points.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Matoba in Suzuka?

    Dining references include Porco, SUKA-SUKA, トラットリア ヤマカワ, and 采女いしかわ, along with other dining in Suzuka generally. Matoba's distinction is its JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 / JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999 spend range and Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition.

    Is Matoba good for solo dining?

    Solo-dining suitability should be confirmed directly. Matoba is in Suzuka, has a smart-casual dress code, lists hours from 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed.

    What should a first-timer know about Matoba?

    First-timers should know the basics: Matoba is in Suzuka, the dress code is smart casual, the spend ranges are JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999, the venue is recognized on the Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 list. Specific menu items, seating, payment, reservation details should be confirmed directly.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Matoba?

    Whether a tasting menu is offered should be confirmed directly. The spend ranges are JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999, Matoba has Tabelog 100 - Hot Pot - 2024 recognition. Confirm the current menu format directly before planning around a specific course or tasting-menu experience.

    What should I order at Matoba?

    Specific dishes are not listed. Matoba is recognized in Tabelog's 2024 hot-pot category and has the published spend ranges of JPY 3,000 – JPY 3,999 and JPY 10,000 – JPY 14,999. Check directly with the venue for the current menu.