Kurobuta Ryori AJIMORI
黒豚料理 あぢもり
An established Kurobuta shabu-shabu restaurant in Tenmonkan founded in 1978, claiming to be the birthplace of Kurobuta shabu-shabu, eaten with broth and raw egg instead of dipping sauce.
Located in Sennichicho, Tenmonkan, this historic restaurant was founded in 1978 and has 155 seats. The official website claims it as the birthplace of Kurobuta shabu-shabu. Its signature "Kuro-shabu" eschews ponzu or sesame sauce, using a special broth paired with raw egg instead. Lunch offers more affordable Kurobuta tonkatsu (approx. 1,350–2,100 JPY), while the shabu-shabu lunch starts at around 3,300 JPY. Dinner focuses on premium Kuro-shabu courses starting from 4,400 JPY, plus a service charge. Shabu-shabu requires telephone reservation for a minimum of two people, with the course selected at the time of booking. No parking is available. It is about a 5-minute walk from Tenmonkan-dori Tram Stop.
Opening hours
11:30–14:30, 17:00–21:30 (Last entry for dinner at 20:00, L.O. 20:45); Closed Wed and irregularly
Nearby sights
- Tenmonkan
- Statue of Saigo Takamori
- Terukuni Shrine
- Museum of the Meiji Restoration
- Shiroyama Observatory
- Tsurumaru Castle Ruins & Reimeikan
- Kagoshima City Aquarium (io world)
- Nanshu Shrine & Cemetery