Juliet Li
Service is almost non-existent. We have to refill the soup ourselves. The pot is so small that it almost can't fit much food in it! …
Location: #08-09/10/11 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896
Floor 8 · Orchard Central
Japanese shabu-shabu buffet with premium meats and vegetables
Japanese shabu-shabu buffet with premium meats and vegetables
Shabu Sai is a Japanese shabu-shabu and sukiyaki buffet restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience centred on thinly sliced meat and fresh vegetables. Diners cook their selections at the table in simmering pots of broth, choosing from a variety of soup bases that range from a classic dashi to spicy miso and tonkotsu. The casual, brightly lit interior is designed for efficient and enjoyable group dining.\n\nThe buffet spread includes premium cuts of pork and beef, alongside chicken and seafood options, all sliced thin for quick cooking in the bubbling broth. A generous vegetable and mushroom bar provides the requisite accompaniments, while a sauce station allows diners to create their own dipping combinations from sesame goma, ponzu, and chilli sauces. Dessert options, including green tea ice cream and mochi, round out the meal.\n\nShabu Sai is popular with groups who enjoy the interactive, communal nature of hot pot dining. The buffet format offers excellent value, allowing diners to sample a wide variety of meats and broths at a fixed price, making it a go-to choice for satisfying Japanese hot pot cravings without breaking the bank.Operating hours not available
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Juliet Li
Service is almost non-existent. We have to refill the soup ourselves. The pot is so small that it almost can't fit much food in it! …
Ray Hoo
Very ambient and nice atmosphere, seems quite uncrowded even at 4pm-5.30pm on a weekday. …
Michelle Liu
Was a good dinner. Service and efficiency was impeccable. Normal for the place to be very busy but the staff still managed to attend to us quickly. …
Brennan Thien
Food is decent. A little in consistency in meats. (Some is just full of fats). But overall experience is good. Willy is very helpful and attentive ensuring I’m well looked after. Will come back again.
Joanne PeaceMind
Overall is alright if you want a simple steamboat buffet. Not much varieties for basic buffet, other seafood need to top up money. …
Shabu Sai
Shabu Sai Restaurant
The exterior of a Shabu Sai restaurant, featuring a wooden facade with prominent signage. A display case in front showcases various food items, including thinly sliced meats and vegetables. Above the display, a menu board with images of dishes is visible. The restaurant's interior, with seating and decorative banners, can be seen through the open entrance.
Thinly Sliced Raw Beef
A close-up shot of thinly sliced raw beef, marbled with fat, arranged in a black rectangular tray. The beef slices are layered and appear ready for cooking, likely for hot pot or shabu-shabu.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A yin-yang hot pot with two broths, one dark and one light, sits next to a bowl filled with various ingredients. The bowl contains udon noodles, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, bok choy, fish balls, tofu, and thinly sliced pork belly.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A spread of ingredients for a hot pot meal, including thinly sliced raw meats (beef and chicken), various vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and tomatoes, noodles, and dipping sauces. The centerpiece is a split pot with two different broths.
Yin Yang Hot Pot Broth
A split hot pot with two different broths, one dark and one light, in a metal pot on a wooden table.
Soft Serve Ice Cream with Sprinkles
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Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki Restaurant
A restaurant interior with a sign for Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki. There are promotional posters displaying Japanese Hotpot Buffet and Wagyu Beef. Several people are seated at tables in the background.
Curry and Rice
A hand holds a bowl of white rice while a ladle scoops curry from a large metal pot. In the background, a sign displays images of curry and text that includes "NEW BUFFET ITEM" and "JAPANESE CURRY". Another sign has Japanese characters and the word "Rice" in English.
Restaurant Interior
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Thinly Sliced Raw Beef
Two trays of thinly sliced raw beef, marbled with fat, are presented on a wooden table. To the left, a pot of creamy broth is visible. In the background, red 'X' marks on white signs suggest social distancing measures.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A close-up shot of a hot pot meal with two broths in a yin-yang shaped pot. In the foreground, a red bowl contains various ingredients for the hot pot, including noodles, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, tofu, fish balls, and thinly sliced meat rolls. Fresh vegetables like napa cabbage and bok choy are also visible.
Hot Pot Meal
A table set for a hot pot meal with a split pot containing two broths, bowls of rice, dipping sauces, and platters of thinly sliced raw meat. Chopsticks rest on one of the rice bowls. A green glass of water is also visible.
Close-up of a foamy liquid in a pot
A close-up shot shows a pot filled with a light brown, foamy liquid. The pot has a metallic sheen and features a brass handle with a ring. The background is a solid, light brown color.
Hot Pot Meal
A table with a hot pot, bowls of sauce, eggshells, and a tomato being added to the pot.
Condiment Bar
A selection of sauces and ingredients are displayed on a counter, with stacks of plates in the background. Visible items include instant ramen blocks, sesame sauce, dashi soy sauce, ponzu sauce, chili flakes, and chopped spring onions.
Buffet Food Display
A steam-filled buffet line features various food items. In the foreground, a bowl of brown eggs is visible. Behind it, a bowl contains small, fried, cube-shaped items. Further back, a bowl holds larger, golden-brown fried cubes. Next to that, a bowl contains small, round, fried balls. A large bowl of leafy green vegetables, possibly bok choy, is prominent. Behind the greens, other vegetables like napa cabbage and spinach are displayed. The buffet is lined with dark blue curtains. Wooden signs with Japanese characters are placed in front of some dishes.
Thinly Sliced Raw Beef
A hand holds a black tray filled with thinly sliced raw beef, marbled with fat. In the background, two more black trays contain more thinly sliced beef, one in focus and one blurred. The beef appears to be prepared for hot pot or shabu-shabu.
Food Buffet
A food buffet with various ingredients displayed in bowls and containers. Visible items include eggs, salmon balls, fried tofu cubes, leafy green vegetables, and other ingredients labeled in Japanese and English. Steam is rising from some of the dishes.
Thinly Sliced Raw Beef
Three trays of thinly sliced raw beef are stacked on a wooden table. To the left, there are two small bowls, one containing white rice and the other appearing to be a dipping sauce or broth. A person's arm and shoulder are visible in the upper left corner, adorned with jewelry.
Hot Pot
A close-up overhead view of a split hot pot filled with various ingredients. The left side of the pot contains a clear broth with enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, bok choy, and what appear to be goji berries. The right side has a darker, bubbling broth with similar vegetables and mushrooms, including shiitake mushrooms. The pot is made of stainless steel and sits on a wooden surface.
Shabu Sai Restaurant Entrance
The entrance to Shabu Sai restaurant features a large wooden sign with the restaurant's name and logo. In front of the entrance, there are displays of food items, including thinly sliced beef and vegetables, as well as promotional posters for Wagyu Beef and a monthly special soup. A staff member is visible behind the counter inside the restaurant.
Shabu Shabu Meal
A table set for a shabu shabu meal with a split pot of broth, thinly sliced raw beef, a platter of vegetables and mushrooms, and two bowls of soup. A receipt is also visible on the table.
Restaurant Menu Display
A woman stands looking at a menu board outside a Japanese restaurant. The menu board displays various food items and promotions, including
Hot Pot Meal
A split hot pot with two different broths, one spicy and one creamy, filled with various ingredients like napa cabbage, tofu, and noodles. A side dish of thinly sliced meat, potato slices, and fried tofu is also visible, along with a dipping sauce.
Shabu Sai Display
A display case filled with various ingredients for shabu shabu and sukiyaki, including thinly sliced meats, seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, and dipping sauces. Above the display is a wooden sign with Japanese characters and the restaurant name "SHABU SAI" in English, along with "Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki". Two menu boards are placed behind the display. The interior of the restaurant is visible in the background with seating areas.
Restaurant Interior
A view of a restaurant interior with wooden booths and tables. Large black and white photographs of vegetables are on the wall. Decorative glass rods hang from the ceiling.
Hot Pot Meal
A table laden with ingredients for a hot pot meal, including thinly sliced raw beef, various vegetables like cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots, and a split pot of broth. Several dipping sauces and raw eggs are also visible. People are seated around the table, preparing to eat.
Hot Pot Broth and Vegetables
A split pot with two types of broth, one dark and one a creamy yellow, sits on a wooden table. To the side, a plate holds fresh vegetables including bok choy and lettuce, along with pieces of fried tofu.
Condiment Bar
A variety of sauces and toppings are displayed in ceramic pots with wooden spoons. Labels in Japanese and English indicate the contents. Visible items include Dash Soy Sauce, Ponzu Sauce, Sesame Sauce, Peanut Sauce, chopped spring onions, cilantro, chili flakes, garlic, black pepper, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and fried onions. Stacks of plates are visible in the background.
Soft Serve Ice Cream with Sprinkles and Chocolate Sauce
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with soft-serve ice cream, topped with chocolate sauce and colorful sprinkles. A small white spoon is inserted into the ice cream. In the background, a white mug with a frothy beverage, possibly coffee or latte, sits on a wooden table. Another white plate with a golden sauce is partially visible to the right.
Shabu Sai Restaurant Display
A display case in front of a restaurant shows various food items, including thinly sliced meats, seafood, vegetables, and dipping sauces. Above the display, a wooden sign with the restaurant's name, "SHABU SAI," is prominently featured, along with smaller text indicating "Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki." In the background, the interior of the restaurant is visible, with tables and seating arrangements. A promotional poster for a monthly special is also visible on the right side.
Hot Pot Meal
A table set for a hot pot meal with a yin-yang shaped pot containing two broths, a stack of thinly sliced raw beef, a small dish of chili and scallions, and various bowls and utensils.
Japanese Hotpot Buffet Advertisement
A promotional poster for a Japanese Hotpot Buffet at Shabu Sai. It advertises unlimited beef, pork, and chicken, with a choice of two soups from options like Seaweed, Sukiyaki, Spicy, Tonkotsu, Tom Yam Miso, and Yuzu Collagen. The prices are $20.99++ for adults and $9.99++ for children aged 4-9, with children under 3 eating for free. Drinks and soft serve are an additional $1.00++. There is a 70-minute time limit for weekend, evening, and public holiday lunch sessions.
Buffet Food Selection
A buffet line with various food items and condiments. People are selecting food from the buffet. The background features black curtains with a white wave pattern.
Hot Pot with Beef
A close-up shot of a hot pot with two different broths, one creamy and one darker. Thinly sliced beef is being held by chopsticks over the pot, ready to be cooked. The background shows a table setting with some decorative elements.
Shabu-Shabu Ingredients
A table set for shabu-shabu with several plates of thinly sliced raw beef and a split pot of broth. A stack of empty plates is visible in the background, along with a person dining at another table.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A table set for hot pot with a split pot of broth, various vegetables, meatballs, tofu, mushrooms, and thinly sliced raw beef and pork.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A plate of ingredients for hot pot, including enoki mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, fried tofu, a fish ball, and two portions of minced meat in black serving dishes. A pot of broth is partially visible in the upper right corner.
Hot Pot Broth
A split metal pot filled with two types of broth for hot pot. One side contains a creamy white broth, possibly a bone broth or soy milk base. The other side has a darker, more textured broth with visible spices and chili oil. The pot is placed on a wooden table.
Hot Pot Meal
A table set for a hot pot meal with a split pot of broth, various dipping sauces, and thinly sliced meat. A person is visible in the background holding a phone.
Hot Pot Broth
A split hot pot with two different broths. One side is a dark, rich broth, possibly a spicy mala broth, and the other side is a lighter, creamy broth, likely a bone broth or mushroom broth. A ladle rests on the edge of the pot.
Hot Pot Meal
A table laden with ingredients for a hot pot meal, including thinly sliced meats, various vegetables like lettuce and spinach, enoki mushrooms, tofu, and meatballs. A split pot with two broths, dipping sauces, and drinks are also visible. Two people are seated at the table, partially visible. A menu is propped up in the background.
Sesame Sauce with Garnish
A close-up shot of a small black bowl filled with a creamy, light brown sauce. The sauce is topped with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green herbs, likely cilantro and scallions. A few red chili flakes are also visible, suggesting a hint of spice. The bowl sits on a light-colored wooden surface.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a Japanese-style restaurant. Wooden tables and chairs are arranged in a dining area. Decorative banners with Japanese symbols hang from the ceiling. The walls are adorned with patterned screens and illuminated by paper lanterns. In the background, a kitchen area is visible, along with a large mural.
Restaurant Dining Area
An interior view of a restaurant dining area with wooden booths and tables. The booths are separated by wooden partitions. Large black and white murals of vegetables are on the wall in the background. Modern pendant lights hang from the ceiling.
Two soft serve ice creams
Two white soft serve ice creams in white cups sit on a wooden table. The ice creams are swirled high and have a light yellow hue. In the background, blurred figures of people are seated at tables, and large windows show an urban setting.
Condiment Bar
A variety of condiments are displayed in ceramic pots with wooden spoons. The condiments include sauces, chili paste, garlic, sesame oil, salt, white sesame, fried onion, and chopped green onions. Stacks of plates are visible in the background.
Hot Pot Ingredients
A table laden with ingredients for a hot pot meal. In the foreground, a plate holds udon noodles, various types of tofu, mushrooms, and fried fish cakes. To the left, a split hot pot simmers with two different broths. In the background, trays of thinly sliced raw beef are ready to be cooked. A small bowl of dipping sauce and a plate of leafy green vegetables complete the spread.
Shabu Shabu Restaurant Display
A display of thinly sliced meats, seafood, and vegetables, likely for shabu shabu or sukiyaki. The restaurant's name, SHABU SAI, is prominently displayed on a wooden sign above the food. Several promotional flyers are placed on the counter, showcasing various dishes and offers. The overall presentation suggests a focus on fresh ingredients and a traditional Japanese dining experience.
Buffet Food Display
A buffet display featuring various ingredients for hot pot or a similar meal. In the foreground, there are bowls of eggs, fried tofu cubes, and other fried items. Further back, there are selections of leafy green vegetables, seaweed, and other toppings. Black curtains hang in the background, suggesting a partitioned area or kitchen access.
Value Meal Poster
A poster advertising a "Value Meal" for $9.99, available Monday-Friday from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The meal includes a choice of 2 soups, 2 plates of meat (options listed as Chicken, Beef, Pork Belly, Pork Collar), a vegetable platter, fishballs and tsukune, steamed Japanese rice, and condiments and sauces. An option to add more meat for $1.99 per plate is also mentioned. The poster features images of raw meat, vegetables, and a split pot of soup.
Japanese Hotpot Buffet Menu
A promotional poster for a Japanese Hotpot Buffet at Shabu Sai. It advertises unlimited beef, pork, and chicken, with a choice of two soups from options like Seaweed, Sukiyaki, Spicy, Tonkotsu, Tom Yam Miso, and Yuzu Collagen. The prices are $27.99++ for adults and $11.99++ for children aged 4-9 years, with children below 3 years eating for free. Free-flow drinks and soft serve are available for an additional $2.50++. There is a 90-minute time limit for weekend, eve, and public holiday dinners.
Shabu Sai Receipt
A receipt from Shabu Sai Orchard Central showing a meal for one person, seated at 12:30 PM and timed out at 1:45 PM. The order includes a Set Meal Tonkotsu, Sukiyaki, and Plain Water. Additional items ordered are Abalone Platter, Pork Chives Dumpling, Pork Mushroom Dumpling, Pork Preserved Veg Dumpling. The total amount is $12.50.
Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki Promotions
Two promotional posters are displayed on easels outside a restaurant. The poster on the left advertises a Japanese Hotpot Buffet with unlimited beef, pork, and chicken, and a choice of two soups. It also lists prices for adults and children. The poster on the right highlights a "Seafood Lovers! Big Savings for Add-On" promotion, featuring various seafood platters and individual items like oysters, prawns, scallops, and abalone, with discounts up to 58% off.
Shabu Sai Price List
A price list for Shabu Sai, detailing lunch and dinner options for both regular and Wagyu beef. It also includes notices about not bringing outside food or drinks and a seating policy.
Shabu Sai Restaurant Signage
A wooden sign with Japanese characters and the text "SHABU SAI Shabu Shabu Sukiyaki" is displayed above a large white text sign that reads "SHABU SAI". Below the signs are several display stands with menus and promotional materials featuring seafood dishes and platters.
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