10 Japanese Restaurants For An Authentic Shabu Shabu Experience In Singapore
Beyond Chinese New Year, hotpot is often the go-to fuss-free dining option for Singaporeans, especially when dining in big groups or celebrating special occasions like Mother’s Day. Simply cook your preferred ingredients in a pot of simmering broth and viola. Most hotpot restaurants serve thinly sliced meats- perfect for a quick shabu shabu in the aromatic soup, while retaining the meat’s natural flavours. If you enjoy eating fresh ingredients cooked to perfection in a flavourful kombu dashi broth, read on for our curated list of Japanese restaurants offering an authentic shabu shabu experience.
Did you know that “shabu shabu” is derived from the sound – "swish swish" – produced when the ingredients are stirred in the boiling pot?
List of Featured Restaurants
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(1) TORIKIN
(2) Shabu Jin
(3) Marusaya
(4) Shaburi & Kintan Buffet
(5) Kuroya Sukiyaki
(6) Tsukada Nojo
(7) Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin
(8) Yuzutei
(9) EN Dining
(10) Shabu Sai
(1) TORIKIN
Hakata restaurant TORIKIN located within UE Square Residences is celebrated for serving authentic Japanese hot pots including motsunabe, mizutaki, sukiyaki and shabu shabu. At TORIKIN, shabu shabu gets an upgrade with premium ingredients.
Choose from 3 Shabu Shabu sets- each comes with assorted vegetables and udon; Kagoshima Pork Belly Shabu Shabu set ($42), Kagoshima Pork Loin Shabu Shabu set ($42) and Miyazaki Wagyu Beef (A4) Shabu Shabu set ($96).
Diners who enjoy spicy hot pots can try their new Akamaru Torinabe (spicy chicken hotpot) ($32) and Akamaru Motsunabe (spicy wagyu beef intestine hotpot) ($45).
In addition, there is a wide selection of side dishes to complement your hotpot experience, ranging from sashimi such as Sesame Kanpachi ($22) and Ryukyu ($15) to fried delights such as Deep Fried Gyoza ($15) and Homemade Crab Croquette ($15).
(2) Shabu Jin
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Shabu Jin by Les Amis Group is a shabu shabu speciality restaurant at Shaw Centre which takes the elements of traditional shabu shabu and revitalises it with contemporary touches to create an experience reminiscent of Japan.
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Their signature Shabu Shabu Set is crafted for single diners, served with a choice of wagyu (ribeye or sirloin), seafood or pork, assorted vegetables and ramen. Wagyu beef (160g) options range from A4 Hida Beef ($138), A4 Omi Beef ($128), A5 Kagoshima Beef ($108) and A4 Kagoshima Beef ($98).
Seafood options include Alaskan King Crab Leg ($228), Hamachi ($78) while pork (160g) features Kagoshima Kurobuta ($68). The above ingredients are available as add-ons, along with awabi (abalone) and hotate (scallop).
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Additionally, there are hot and cold appetisers such as Sautéed Awabi Hotate ($48) as well as a medley of tempura to choose from.
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Lunch Specials include Donburi (from $35), served with pickles and miso soup, with a choice of Wagyu Steak, Wagyu Sukiyaki, Wagyu Curry or Kurobuta with Ginger. Prefer noodles? Check out their Wagyu Udon ($38).
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(3) Marusaya
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Marusaya at Robertson Quay specialises in cooking authentic shabu shabu dashi soups using premium bonito flakes which have been aged for 2 years. With 4 delicious soups to choose from, you can certainly find your favourite dashi soup flavour! Spice things up with 6 homemade dipping sauce options including ponzu vinegar, sesame, leek, sesame oil and more.
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Dashi Shabu Lunch Sets are served with a choice of 3 side dishes, salad, rice and tea; Hokkaido Pork Dashi Shabu Set ($28), A5 Wagyu Dashi Shabu Set ($48), Premium Saga Wagyu Dashi Shabu Set ($28). Side dishes include dashimaki (egg), cod fish roe, and even warabimochi.
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Prefer a light lunch? Go for their Udon Lunch Sets; Sukiyaki Beef Udon Set ($20), Tempura Udon Set ($22), with a choice of hot or cold.
On the dinner menu, there is the Signature Dashi Shabu Course (min 2 pax to order) featuring 4 types of meat; Premium Wagyu Saga Beef ($168), A5 Wagyu Melting Part ($128), A5 Wagyu Umami Part ($108) and Hokkaido Pork ($78), served with a choice of udon or porridge.
In addition, there is a wide variety of appetisers and side dishes such as salads, chawanmushi and tempura to complement your shabu shabu course.
Marusaya
Location: 86 Robertson Quay, #01-01 Robertson Blue Singapore 238245
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00pm - 2.30pm (L.O 2:00pm), 5:00pm - 11.30pm (L.O 10.30pm) Sat, Sun & PH 11:30am - 11:00pm (L.O 10.30pm)
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(4) Shaburi & Kintan Buffet
Shaburi & Kintan Buffet at JEM houses two authentic Japanese all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants under one roof, namely Shaburi (shabu shabu restaurant) and Kintan (yaikiniku restaurant). Their shabu shabu and yakiniku buffet courses include free-flow meats, vegetables, drinks, sauces, and desserts!
Shaburi offers an all-you-can-eat 90-min Shabu Shabu Buffet Course (from $24.80++) with a selection of premium meat, fresh vegetables, a generous buffet spread including 40 mouthwatering Japanese side dishes, soft drinks and ice-cream. Choose from 5 signature broths- konbu, chicken collagen paitan, sukiyaki, tonkotsu and hot miso for a personalised shabu shabu experience in your very own hot pot.
There are 3 courses to cater to various preferences, Regular Shabu (Weekday Lunch: $24.80, Dinner/Weekend/PH: $34.80), Special Shabu (Weekday Lunch: $35.80, Dinner/Weekend/PH: $42.80), Premium Wagyu Shabu (Weekday Lunch: $54.80, Dinner/Weekend/PH: $59.80). Bonus: Discounted prices for seniors and children are available. A 60-min Plate Set Menu (1 plate: $15.80, 2 Plates: $18.80) is also available for lunch diners looking for a quick meal.
This summer 2024, Shaburi launched Natsu Matsuri Shaburi Platter ($78.80++ for 2 pax, $118.20++ for 3 pax) which includes a selection of high-quality meats and seafood such as half shell scallops, cooked prawns, fresh salmon, baby cuttlefish, oysters, white shell clams, and choice of 2 plates of Special Shabu course meats per pax.
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A must-have at a Japanese summer festival is kakigori (Japanese shaved ice)! Create your very own kakigori with 3 refreshing flavours at the DIY Kakigori Station. Sweeten your buffet deal with free flow warabimochi and dango!
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For every bill transaction of $80 or more, guests can spin the sure-win capsule machine to win a myriad of exciting prizes including:
• Limited edition S&K matsuri fan
• Collectible capsule toys
• $10 dining return voucher
• Double membership points (1 SK Point for every $1 spend, redeem $10 off with every 100 points)
Shaburi & Kintan Buffet
Location: 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #03-11/12 JEM, Singapore 608549
Opening hours: 11:30am - 10:00pm daily
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(5) Kuroya Sukiyaki
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Kuroya Sukiyaki hailing from Fukuoka, Japan not only specialises in sukiyaki, they also serve shabu shabu sets featuring premium wagyu. Signature sets featuring both shabu and sukiyaki are also available.
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Shabu Shabu Set (150g for $148++ per pax, 200g for $188++ per pax) includes appetiser, salad, wagyu. rice or udon and dessert. Black Pork Set (180g for $98++ per pax) includes appetiser, salad, choice of sukiyaki or shabu shabu. rice or udon and dessert.
In addition, meat lovers can go for their Steak Set (150g for $188++ per pax, 200g for $238++ per pax) consisting of appetiser salad, Kagoshima tenderloin, rice and dessert.
Do note that the restaurant only offers set menus. A minimum of 2 orders is required or a surcharge of $10 will be charged.
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Kuroya Sukiyaki
Location: 33 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-03, Singapore 238977
Opening Hours: 5:30pm - 10:30pm daily
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(6) Tsukada Nojo
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Tsukada Nojo’s first restaurant outside Japan unveiled in Singapore in October 2012, presenting a unique farm to table concept through 3 outlets across the island. Using premium chicken “JIDORI' raised in their farm in Miyazaki, Southern Kyushu, Japan, their nourishing collagen soup beauty pot is made from melted collagen which helps in rebuilding dead cells to recreate a youthful, healthy glow.
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Their Single Flavour Pot is priced at $19 for 2 pax and $28 for 3-4 pax. Upgrade to a Double Flavour Pot at $30 (one size). Choose from a variety of collagen soup flavours ranging from Original, Sukiyaki, Tomato, Pumpkin, Spinach, White Miso Soy Milk and Spicy. Hotpot ingredients include an extensive selection of meat, seafood, vegetables, assorted tofu and mushrooms as well as noodles and rice.
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In addition, there are several scrumptious starters, salad, grilled and deep fried delights such as (above) Chicken Nanban (from $9).
Last but not least, round off your meal with an indulgent desserts or two, paired with a collection of Japanese beer, spirits, sake and more.
(7) Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin
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Looking for an affordable shabu shabu restaurant in CBD, look no further than Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin located in 100 AM Mall. They offer a 60-min Lunch Buffet (from $15.90++), available from 11am to 3pm daily. It includes a choice of shabu shabu or sukiyaki soup base, 2 types of dashi, a plate of 130g meat, free flow vegetables, Japanese beancurd, and other classic hotpot ingredients such as sausages, fishballs, prawn balls and free flow ice-cream.
Source: Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin Facebook
Dinner patrons can indulge in Gyujin Course ($88++) which features premium beef such as Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Chuck Roll, AUS Wagyu Beef Chuck Roll and more.
Prefer pork? Rich Pork Course ($53++) offers decadent Hokkaido Silky Pork Belly/Pork Loin/Pork Picnick and more.
Bonus: If you are dining with children, enjoy savings with their kids course, applicable to children aged 3 to 6 years old (from $8++) and 7 to 12 years (from $21++).
Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin
Location: 100 Tras St, #03-10, Singapore 079027
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 10pm
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(8) Yuzutei
Singapore’s first yuzu specialty restaurant in Alexandra- Yuzutei prides itself in its unique shabu shabu broth accentuated with yuzu. The savoury yet citrusy broth is made by simmering chicken bones for six hours before adding yuzu to achieve the fruity aroma. The highest grade yuzu aka “Kito Yuzu” is specially imported from Tokushima prefecture, Japan to make all things yuzu at Yuzutei, ranging from the shabu shabu broth to drinks and desserts.
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Yuzutei’s Signature Yuzu Shabu Set is available in 3 options; Japan Shirobuta Pork ($28 per pax)- pork collar and pork belly from Kyushu, Kaisen ($35 per pax)- half shell scallop, mussels, prawns, flower squid, sliced fish and crab stick, as well as a Seasonal Set (check with restaurant for more details). All Shabu sets are served with Signature Yuzu soup base (original or spicy), handmade prawn and shiitake mushroom paste, assoted vegetables, tofu, Japanese fish cake and rice.
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(9) EN Dining
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Go on a buffet roll with EN Dining Buffet Dinner and Saturday Lunch Buffet ($58++ per pax) which includes Pork Shabu Shabu/Assorted Shabu Shabu Vegetables/Beef Shabu Shabu complemented by a variety of sashimi, sushi, appetisers, salads, hot dishes and ice-cream.
The dinner buffet is available from Mondays to Saturdays, 5:30pm to 10:00pm (L.O 9:30pm), while Saturday Lunch Buffet is available on Saturdays, from 11am to 3pm (L.O 2:30pm). A minimum of 2 pax is required to enjoy these 90-minute buffets.
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(10) Shabu Sai
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With 7 outlets in Singapore, Shabu Sai is a buffet restaurant chain serving "shabu shabu" and "sukiyaki" complemented with an array of quality beef, pork and a vegetable bar where you can select seasonal vegetables to your personal tastes and preferences.
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Shabu Sai offers a 70-min shabu shabu buffet which includes free flow pork collar, pork belly, chicken and beef. Weekday lunch is available for $18.99++, and weekends/eve of public holidays/public holidays for $22.99++. Dinner is available on weekdays for $25.99++, and weekends/eve of public holidays/public holidays for $27.99++. Wagyu Beef course is available at $39.99++ and $17.99++ for child. Simply top up $2.50++ to access the free flow drinks and ice-cream bar.
Source: Shabu Sai Facebook
To spice things up, the shabu shabu specialist launches monthly soup specials such as the June Soup Special- Mala Laksa Soup, a classic laksa soup with a mala twist.
Shabu Sai
Outlets: Orchard Central, Suntec City Mall, Compass One, NEX, Northpoint City, Causeway Point, Westgate, Changi City Point
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^Last updated 20 June 2024.
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