It’s rare to find a buffet at a Japanese restaurant priced under $20, what more a restaurant in the CBD. This is what makes Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin’s Lunchtime Buffet such a rare gem—the Tanjong Pagar restaurant has a super value-for-money, all-you-can-eat lunch spread priced at just $15.90++. This is available only on weekdays, between 11am to 3pm.
Image credit: Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin
Dining times are capped at 60 minutes. You get to pick your soup base of choice, and 130g servings of US Sirloin, as well as vegetables, Japanese beancurd, and other classic hotpot ingredients, such as sausages, fishballs, prawn balls and such. Â
You also get your pick of rice and a variety of different noodles, from instant noodles to udon, to pair with your hotpot.Â
Expect lighter-style soup as customary for shabu shabu, and choose from six different options, including Tomato Dashi, Yuzu Dashi, and Ginger Chicken Dashi.Â
Finally, DIY your own dipping sauces to dip your meats and cooked veg in. Definitely try their signature yuzu sauce, which is perfumed with notes of the Japanese citrus.Â
While $15.90++ is the cheapest option, you can also enjoy buffets for USA Beef Chuck Roll ($19.90++), Hokkaido Silky Pork ($21.90++), Australian Wagyu Chuck ($34.90++), and Japanese A5 Wagyu ($49.90++).
If you can’t make it for this lunchtime buffet, then swing by Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin the next time you’re looking for a spot to have a shabu shabu or sukiyaki buffet. Available during their dinner hours, they have a few different sets, starting from $33++ for their Light Course, which comes with US short ribs, pork belly, pork loin, and chicken, to $88++ for their Gyujin Course, which is served with free-flow Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Chuck Roll.
Check out our guide to Japanese buffets for more free-flow Japanese food. We also have our guide to Wagyu buffets in Singapore if it’s unlimited servings of marbled beef cuts you’re looking for.Â
Address: 100 Tras Street, #03-10, Singapore 079027
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm
Tel: 6538 1820
Website
Shabu Shabu Gyu Jin is not a halal-certified eatery.
Mr Kneady's at Bedok Marketplace makes handmade sourdough pizzas from $14, including a sweet dessert…
Omma Chicken Soup is a new hawker stall in Bedok and Bukit Merah with affordable…
From charcoal-grilled hamburg steaks to Winnie the Pooh high tea, here are the best new…
Sing Hi Fry is a new eatery in Hougang known for its wok-tossed dishes, especially…
Whether you're a first-timer or a returning festivalgoer, this GastroBeats 2026 food guide breaks down…
For FIFA World Cup 2026, McDonald's is rolling out new and returning items, as well…