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Shabu Sai

4.1(505)on Google$$japaneseserangoon

23 Serangoon Central, #03-07 NEX, Singapore 556083

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere80
Consistency65
Food quality70
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Shabu Sai offers a Japanese-style hotpot experience with an all-you-can-eat format that generally impresses with its fresh ingredients and attentive service.

The sukiyaki soup is a consistent highlight, often paired with the spicy broth, and many diners praise the customisable sauce bar, especially the peanut and sesame sauces.

While the meat quality can be a bit inconsistent between beef and pork, the overall value, particularly during off-peak promotions, is a strong draw.

We note a specific complaint about the tomato mala soup, suggesting it lacks authentic flavour and might be best avoided until improved.

Service is frequently highlighted as helpful and friendly, with staff actively refilling food selections and clearing tables.

We'd recommend aiming for their weekday off-peak special at $15.99 for adults to maximise value.

It's a reliable spot for a satisfying shabu shabu meal, especially for groups.

Signature

Sukiyaki soup

Best time

Mon-Thurs, 2:46 PM - 4:45 PM

Price

$$ ($15.99 - $30+/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Shabu Sai at Serangoon generally receives positive feedback for its fresh ingredients, attentive service, and value, especially during off-peak promotions.

Customers particularly enjoy the sukiyaki and kimchi broths, and the unique sesame and peanut sauces.

However, the quality of the tomato mala soup is a recurring concern, with calls for recipe improvement or removal, and meat quality can be inconsistent.

Occasional issues like broken ice cream machines are noted.

Attentive and friendly serviceFresh ingredients and value for moneyPopularity of sukiyaki and kimchi brothsDisappointment with tomato mala soupInconsistent meat quality
70% positive10% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Licht Lee· 4 months ago

My overall experience was acceptable. However, I was disappointed with the tomato mala soup. The flavor was not authentically mala, and the broth was so weird that I needed to drain the ingredients be…

★★★★★K.kemmaphat· 10 months ago

I came for their off-peak special promo, $15.99 for adult on Mon-Thurs (2.46pm - 4.45pm) The staff was very attentive and accommodating, always checking on me if I needed any assistance. They always r…

★★★★★G· 6 months ago

I love this place. Me and my boyfriend’s go to hotpot place. I love their sesame and peanut sauce! Must try!!! It’s main the reason why I’m hooked to this place 😅 Soup: Always, most of the time, suk…

★★★★★Jian Xiang Wong· 2 years ago

I recently visited this place and was thoroughly impressed. The food was excellent, with a wide variety of fresh ingredients and high-quality meats. The broth options were flavorful, enhancing the ove…

★★★★★Tio Gabriel Tio Yong Ping· a year ago

Japanese style hot pot. Shabu shabu. I have it during the weekend dinner thus is more pricey. Their sukiyaki soup is suitable with the meat. They have 4 choices of meat which is chicken, 2 type of p…

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