I got to enjoy delicious branded pork and plenty of vegetables in a light, refreshing way! Since there are so many veggies, it feels really healthy.
The grilled pork skewers were juicy and fantastic. I’m usually not a fan of liver, but their liver skewer was made with fresh meat and was really tasty. The skirt steak was great too.
The shabu-shabu comes with a special yuzu pepper, and the grilled pork skewers come with a homemade spicy miso with a nice garlic kick. You can switch up the flavors, which makes the meal fun and delicious.
They also adjust the side vegetables, ponzu, and spicy miso blends depending on the season and what’s fresh, like during hot summers or cold winters. You can really feel the owner’s care in making the food tasty and easy to enjoy, which is wonderful.
They have an amazing selection of sake, but also beer and chuhai, so it’s a great spot to enjoy your favorite drinks with delicious food!
There’s counter seating too, so it seems like a nice place to enjoy even on your own.
Harbor Boo Niigata Ekimae Honten
Enjoy Shabu-Shabu Made with Niigata Branded Pork and Expertly Grilled Yakiton at Harbor Boo Niigata Ekimae Honten.
3.95
1
Opened in March 2026, this specialty restaurant for shabu-shabu and yakiton, grilled pork skewers, is located a 4-minute walk from Niigata Station. It serves dishes that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients, including its signature pork shabu-shabu made with Junpaku no Bianca, a branded pork variety from Niigata.
Raised on whey, Junpaku no Bianca is known for its sweet, clean-tasting fat, rich umami, and fine-textured meat. For its shabu-shabu, the restaurant pursues the most delicious way to enjoy the pork by season, serving pork belly in winter and offering both pork belly and loin for comparison in summer. Enjoy it with plenty of fresh vegetables and house-made ponzu sauce, then finish with zosui rice porridge made with specially cultivated Koshihikari rice from Niigata Prefecture to savor every bit of the flavor of this outstanding hot pot.
Yakiton, made with fresh pork and offering various cuts such as kashira, pork cheek or temple meat, harami, pork diaphragm, liver, and heart, is one of the restaurant’s signature dishes alongside pork shabu-shabu. A skilled grill master handles everything from skewering to grilling, creating an exquisite finish that releases juicy flavor with every bite. Another appeal is the impressive selection of more than 70 varieties of distinctive local Niigata sake selected from across the prefecture.
Highlights
-
A shabu-shabu and yakiton specialty restaurant opened in March 2026.
-
Uses Junpaku no Bianca, a branded pork variety from Niigata.
-
The shabu-shabu, which lets diners enjoy Junpaku no Bianca with plenty of vegetables, is exceptional.
-
The yakiton lets diners enjoy various pork cuts.
-
More than 70 varieties of local Niigata sake are available.
Photos
-
Enjoy Junpaku no Bianca, a branded pork variety from Niigata, in shabu-shabu.
-
Junpaku no Bianca is known for its refined sweetness and tender texture.
-
Yakiton, carefully grilled skewer by skewer by a skilled grill master.
-
A signature dish bursting with meat juices.
-
An impressive selection of about 70 varieties of local Niigata sake.
-
A homey atmosphere where both locals and tourists can feel comfortable stopping by.
-
The much-talked-about shop that opened in March 2026
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
Q
Are foreign-language menus or menus with photos available? If so, which languages are supported?
A
Yes. Menus with photos are available. English menus are also available.
Q
Is takeout available?
A
Yes. Takeout is available. Some items may not be eligible, so please ask the staff for details.
Q
Is free Wi-Fi available inside the restaurant?
A
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Q
Can I make a reservation?
A
Yes. Reservations can be made through Rakuten GURUNAVI or by phone.
Q
Is there a smoking area?
A
Smoking is allowed inside the restaurant.
Q
Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
A
The restaurant is located about a 5-minute walk from Niigata Station, making it convenient for accessing popular sightseeing spots such as Bandai City, Ponshukan Niigata Station, and Pier Bandai.
Q
Can I visit alone?
A
Solo diners are welcome.
Q
What types of seats are available?
A
Counter seats and table seats are available.
Q
Are cashless payments accepted?
A
Various credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are accepted.
Q
How long does it take for the food to be served?
A
Each yakiton skewer is carefully grilled one by one. During busy times, it may take a little longer.
Q
Can I ask for advice if I am not sure which drink to choose?
A
Feel free to ask the staff about recommended sake, awamori, an Okinawan distilled spirit, and Japanese whisky.
Reviews
1
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Details
- Japanese Name
- ハーバーブー新潟駅前本店
- Postal Code
- 950-0087
- Address
- White Building 2F, 1-7-30 Higashiodori, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-249-0099
- Closed
- Thursdays
- Business Hours
- 5:00 pm-last
- Budget
- 5,000 yen
- Access
- 4-minute walk from JR Niigata Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
Popular Articles