5 Best Japanese Hot Pot Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

Suki-Ya
Suki-Ya
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What better way to have a great time together than by bonding over a communal Japanese hot pot meal? When thin slices of meat are dipped in boiling soup to make the shabu shabu sound, it is an experience that entertains all the senses.

One can have this simple pleasure at most of the Japanese restaurants in town. But if you only want the best, then pay a visit to the specialized hot pot restaurants (shabu shabu and sukiyaki). From high-end to budget concepts, and from a la carte to buffet styles, those Japanese steamboat places will give you something you are longing for.

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1. Tsukada Nojo @ Plaza Singapura

Tsukada Nojo
Tsukada Nojo
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  • Loved for
    Chicken collagen soup base
  • Price
    S$30++ per pax
  • Address
    68 Orchard Road
    #03-81 Plaza Singapura
    Singapore 238839
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 11:30 - 15:30, 17:00 - 22:00
  • Website

Tsukada Nojo is loved by many for its signature collagen soup base, which often brings customers back to the restaurant or encourages them to order takeout.

This Japanese hot pot place is a must-visit in Singapore, offering prompt and friendly service. You won’t have to wait long to enjoy your hot pot at Tsukada Nojo.

HOT POT MENU & PRICES:

  • Single Flavor Pot: S$19 (for 2 pax), S$28 (for 3 to 4 pax)
  • Double Flavor Pot: S$30
  • Meat (8 items): S$8 – S$15 per portion
  • Seafood (8 items): S$5 – S$26 per portion
  • Wagyu Beef (2 items): S$42 – S$50 per portion
  • Meat combo (3 items): S$35 – S$28 per portion
  • Tofu and Mushroom (7 items): S$4 – S$15 per portion
  • Noodles & Rice (7 items): S$3 – S$5 per portion
  • Vegetable (15 items): S$4 – S$20 per portion
  • Local delights (5 items): S$7 per portion

MUST-TRIES:

  • Nikumaki Onigiri
  • Fish Cakes
  • Ring Ring Roll
  • Mentaimayo Tamagoyaki

AMBIANCE: Despite its small size, Tsukada Nojo exudes a pleasant atmosphere with its open kitchen concept, which offers a glimpse of the chefs preparing your delicious dish.

2. Black Cow

Japanese hot pot
Japanese hot pot
Image: Black Cow
  • Loved for
    A5 black cattle wagyu shabu shabu
  • Price
    From S$150++ per pax
  • Address
    26 Beach Rd
    #B1-20 South Beach Avenue
    Singapore 189768
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Tue to Fri 12:00 – 14:00; 18:00 – 22:00
    Sat 12:00 – 14:30; 18:00 – 22:30
    Sun 12:00 – 14:30
  • Website

As its name suggests, Black Cow is a Japanese restaurant in Singapore that specializes in dishes made from high-grade beef sourced from the famed black cattle of Japan. It claims to be the first restaurant in Singapore to introduce Kanto-style sukiyaki, a traditional method of cooking beef in Japan.

While the restaurant is well-known for its premium beef bowls, hot pot enthusiasts also flock to Black Cow for a gastronomic feast of shabu-shabu and sukiyaki.

SHABU SHABU SETS & PRICES:

  • Seasonal A5 Wagyu Beef: S$158
  • A5 Hida-gyu beef: S$238
  • Zuwai Kani Crab: S$188

MORE FOODS: In addition to shabu shabu, Black Cow’s all-day dining menu features starters, specialty beef bowls, and sukiyaki sets.

DRINKS: Black Cow boasts of a wide selection of Japanese sake including Juyondai, the so-called king of sakes.

AMBIENCE: Black Cow exudes a typical Japanese modern minimalist feel with its predominantly black and brown interior. The marble-top tables, black tiles, textured walls, and wooden shelves add a classy touch to the laid-back and casual atmosphere. The restaurant also offers ample space for families and groups of friends.

3. Shabu Jin

Shabu Jin
Shabu Jin
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  • Loved for
    Wagyu Beef Shabu-Shabu
  • Price
    S$130 per pax
  • Address
    Shaw Centre
    1 Scotts Road, #01-15
    Singapore 228208
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Daily 12:00 - 14:30, 18:30 - 22:30
  • Website

Initially known as Shabu Shabu Gen, it is now revamped to Shabu Jin. Shabu Jin offers customers an upscale shabu-shabu with a menu that adds a contemporary touch to traditional shabu-shabu. You won’t want to miss out on trying this new version of shabu-shabu.

SHABU SHABU SET PRICES:

  • Hida Beef: S$128
  • Iwate Beef: S$118
  • Kagoshima: S$108
  • Wagyu Assorted: S$138

All shabu shabu set comes with assorted vegetables and ramen.

ADD-ONS PRICES:

  • Hida Beef: S$98
  • Iwate Beef: S$88
  • Kagoshima Beef: S$78
  • Tongue: S$68
  • Chateaubriand: S$138
  • Japanese King Crab: S$218
  • Kagoshima Kurobuta: S$28
  • Assorted Japanese Vegetables: S$18
  • Ramen: S$8

AMBIANCE: Shabu Jin offers intimate and comfortable seating, and the atmosphere in the restaurant brings people from different walks of life together over food. It is the perfect place for any type of celebration, whether it’s a romantic date with your loved one or a business dinner with colleagues.

4. Suki-Ya @ Marina Square

Suki-Ya
Suki-Ya
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  • Loved for
    Low-priced shabu shabu buffet
  • Price
    From S$22.90++
  • Address
    6 Raffles Boulevard
    #02-183B/C Marina Square
    Singapore 039594
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Thu 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 22:00
    Fri, Sat & Sun 11:30 - 22:00
  • Website

Craving something hot and savory? How about a steamboat full of delightful foods? An affordable Japanese hot pot meal at Suki-Ya can add zest to your day without burning a hole in your wallet.

MUST-TRIES:

  • Beef Slices
  • Pork Slices
  • Chicken Balls with Cheese Filling
  • Pork Balls with Cheese Filling
  • Udon
  • Glass Noodles

BUFFET PRICES:

  • Weekday Lunch Buffet: S$22.90++
  • Weekday Dinner Buffet: S$27.90++
  • Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Lunch: S$25.90++
  • Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Dinner: S$30.90++
  • Top up S$10.90 to enjoy a variety of premium meat, including Wagyu beef, Iberico pork, Duroc Pork Collar, and Seafood.

ATMOSPHERE: Suki-Ya at Marina Square is a spacious restaurant that offers comfort and privacy to diners through its booth seating. With warm orange lighting and dark wood decor, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.

5. Shabu Sai @ Orchard Central

Shabu Sai
Shabu Sai
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  • Loved for
    Cheap shabu shabu buffet on Orchard
  • Price
    From S$16.99++ per pax
  • Address
    181 Orchard Road
    #08-09/10/11 Orchard Central,
    Singapore 238896
  • Phone
  • Opening hours
    Mon to Fri 11:30 – 15:00; 18:00 – 22:00
    Sat & Sun 11:30 – 22:30

Are you searching for an affordable Japanese hot pot buffet in Singapore? Look no further than Shabu Sai at Orchard Central. This casual Japanese restaurant has drawn in crowds with its wide range of buffet items offered at wallet-friendly prices.

AMBIANCE: Shabu Sai exudes the beauty of a traditional Japanese food house with its wooden chairs and tables, banners featuring Japanese symbols, and small wooden planks indicating ingredient names, all adding to the restaurant’s authentic Japanese atmosphere.

BUFFET PRICES:

  • Weekday regular buffet lunch: $16.99++ (adult)
  • Weekend regular buffet lunch: $22.99++(adult)
  • Weekday regular buffet dinner: $24.99++(adult)
  • Weekend regular buffet dinner: $29.99++(adult)
  • Wagyu beef buffet: S$39.99++ per adult, S$17.99++ per child
Written by Sarah Ong
A food and lifestyle writer with a passion for discovering great dining spots, hidden gems, and wallet-friendly experiences.

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