Hinabe Mita: Refined Two-Broth Hot Pot

Hinabe Mita (火鍋 三田) elevates Chinese hot pot to a refined, multi-course experience. The restaurant's signature is its two-broth system: a creamy, rich chicken paitan broth that is delicious enough to drink on its own, and a fiery, authentically numbing Sichuan mala broth. Guests are encouraged to blend the two in their own bowl to create a personalized level of spice and depth.

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the broths, which serve as the foundation for a long list of premium ingredients. The courses, which can feature 25 to 31 items, showcase seasonal vegetables, unusual mushrooms, and high-end branded meats like Agu pork and Daisen chicken. The meal often begins with a theatrically presented five-item appetizer plate and concludes with satisfying noodles and almond tofu. Some diners note that the mala broth is intensely spicy and advise diluting it liberally with the paitan. A few also mention that service can be uneven with younger staff.

Dinner is by course menu only. Reviewers in 2024–2026 paid around ¥6,900 for the 'Shunsai' vegetable-focused course and between ¥8,900 and ¥9,500 for the standard 'Entei' course. Special courses with ingredients like soft-shell turtle can reach ¥13,000, and add-ons such as A5 wagyu were seen for ¥1,100. For diners seeking a high-end, ingredient-driven hot pot, the quality justifies the price, positioning it as a special-occasion meal rather than a casual dinner.

• Booking: Reservation is mandatory and can be competitive. Start times are rigid (e.g., 5:30 PM or 8:30 PM), and seating is limited to two hours. Arrive on time, as latecomers may be turned away.
• Getting There: The restaurant is a 10 to 15-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station (Exit 2), Mita Station (Exit A3), Azabu-Juban Station (Exit 2), or Tamachi Station (West Exit).
• Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners, UnionPay) and PayPay are accepted. Other forms of electronic money are not.
• Families: Reservations for parties including children are only accepted on weekends and public holidays.
• Seating: There are 25 seats, with tables in semi-private spaces separated by blinds.
• Smoking: The restaurant is non-smoking. An ashtray is available at the entrance.
• Dress Code: There is no dress code.