Tabelog ratingAgu Buta Shabushabu Senmon Ten Toriou Bettei (あぐー豚しゃぶしゃぶ専門店 とり央 別邸) is an Osaka outpost of 'Matsumoto', a legendary shabu-shabu restaurant in Okinawa. It faithfully recreates that famous experience, centred on the sweet, delicate fat of Agu pork, a breed native to Okinawa. Diners consistently praise this melt-in-the-mouth quality, which is balanced by the restaurant's unique, low-acid house ponzu sauce.
The main event is the shabu-shabu course, which includes Okinawan starters like mozuku-su (seaweed in vinegar) and jimami-dofu (peanut tofu), and finishes with a rich ojiya (rice porridge) made with the remaining broth. For a more memorable meal, a higher-priced option includes a theatrical 'meat flower' presentation of the pork. Guests also enjoy the island condiments like shima-rakkyo (pickled shallots) and other small plates.
While the food receives high praise, some diners note practical challenges. The booking process can be difficult, often handled via Instagram DM or phone, with some reports of brusque service. The small, 16-seat dining room can feel hurried during peak times. A few reviewers have also reported billing errors, so it is wise to check your check carefully.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 commonly paid around ¥6,600 for the standard Agu pork shabu-shabu course. The 'meat flower' presentation course was noted at about ¥8,250. A typical dinner with drinks costs between ¥8,000 and ¥9,999 per person. Most feel it offers excellent value for the core shabu-shabu experience, though the bill can climb with additional drinks and à la carte items.
- Reservations: Essential. The restaurant is reservation-only, and seats should be booked well in advance. The course must be chosen at the time of booking. The restaurant has stated it plans to become introduction-only, so booking may become more difficult.
- Getting There: A 2-minute walk from Shin-Fukushima Station on the JR Tozai Line or Fukushima Station on the Hanshin Line. It is a 7-minute walk from Fukushima Station on the JR Loop Line.
- Age Restriction: Children are not permitted.
- Payment: Credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Seating: 16 seats, including a 5-seat counter and tables for 2–5 people. No private rooms.
- Dress Code: Guests are asked to refrain from wearing strong perfume.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid coin parking is available nearby.
