Interactive Shabu Shabu and Yakiniku at Dinner

At 216 E 10th Street in the East Village, the meal begins with shabu shabu, yakiniku, or both, cooked directly at the table. The menu also includes sukiyaki and hot stone grill, Ishiyaki, giving the night a wider Japanese range without turning the format into a standard handoff from kitchen to plate.

The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 5 PM to 9 PM, a steady evening window for a planned dinner. Shabu shabu and sukiyaki courses run from 35 to 80 dollars per person. The format suits both group dinner plans and intimate dining alike, with the main event unfolding in front of you.

Set the grill going and let the meal move at its own pace. Cooking stays close to the conversation, and the table remains the center of the evening from the first simmer to the final course.