The preparation

Shabu Shabu

しゃぶしゃぶ

Delicate slices. A shared broth.

The most intimate expression of Ito Matsusaka. Paper-thin slices of A5 BMS 11–12 wagyu, machine-cut to exactly 1.5mm, swished through kombu dashi for two seconds. The fat — which melts at an exceptionally low temperature — dissolves before it even reaches full contact with the broth. What remains is not beef the way you have eaten beef before. It is something quieter, richer, and entirely without comparison.

Serves
1–6
Net beef
10–36 oz
From
$268.88
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  • Ito Matsusaka Shabu Shabu Set

    Ito Matsusaka Shabu Shabu Set

    $268.88
    Set Size
    1–2 Persons, 3–4 Persons, 5–6 Persons
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Preparation guides

Preparing your table

Included with the menu set

Every Shabu Shabu Set includes:

  • A5 BMS 11–12 Ito Matsusaka wagyu
  • Precision-cut 1.5mm shabu-shabu slices
  • Premium skin packaging for presentation and easy serving
  • Chef Keiji Matoba's house-made Ponzu
  • Chef Keiji Matoba's house-made Gomadare
  • A copy of the JMGA certificate and the beef's traceable ID number
  • QR code preparation guide

The sauces are made specifically for this preparation — bright, citrus-forward Ponzu for contrast and a rich sesame Gomadare for depth.

Before you begin

If frozen, thaw the sealed package slowly in the refrigerator. Timing varies with the cut and the refrigerator. The beef is ready when it is soft and cool to the touch.

You provide

You supply: kombu dashi and a pot. Dashi is not included.

The preparation

  1. Prepare a light kombu dashi.
  2. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer.
  3. Take one wagyu slice at a time.
  4. Swish through the broth for approximately two seconds.
  5. Dip into Ponzu or Gomadare.
  6. Eat immediately.

The goal is not to cook the beef longer.

The goal is to catch it at exactly the right moment.

Net beef per set: 1–2 Persons, 10–12 oz · 3–4 Persons, 20–24 oz · 5–6 Persons, 30–36 oz.

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