Shabu Sai Price Guide: How Much Should You Budget?
Planning a visit and want to know roughly what you’ll spend before you go? Here’s a straightforward price guide.
The Base Buffet Prices
Shabu Sai charges a flat buffet price per person, and it changes depending on when you go:
| When | Approximate Price (per person) |
|---|---|
| Weekday lunch | From $18.99++ |
| Dinner / weekends | From $24.99–25.99++ |
| Wagyu buffet tier | From $39.99–54.99++ |
| Free-flow drinks (add-on) | Around $2.50++ |
Remember: the ++ means tax and service charge aren’t included yet. Add roughly 20% to whatever price you see to get the number you’ll actually pay.
Budgeting for One Person
For a solo weekday lunch, budget around $23 once tax and service are added. If you’re adding free-flow drinks, add another $3 or so. A dinner visit will land closer to $30 once everything is included.
Budgeting for a Couple
Two people at weekday lunch: roughly $45–46 total. Two people at dinner: closer to $60. If you add drinks for both, tack on around $6.
Budgeting for a Group
Because the buffet is priced per person with no group discount built in, budgeting for a group is just the per-person price multiplied by the headcount, plus tax and service on the full bill. A table of six at dinner, for example, lands somewhere around $180 before drinks. If you’re planning a larger group visit, it’s worth checking current promotions first, since group or off-peak deals do appear from time to time.
A Few Things That Can Change Your Total
Quick Budgeting Formula
(Buffet price × number of diners) + drinks add-on (if wanted) × 1.2 for tax and service ≈ your total bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is service charge always added?
Most dine-in visits will include it unless the outlet states otherwise, budget for it to be safe.
Are there cheaper time slots?
Weekday lunch is consistently the lowest price point across Shabu Sai outlets.
Do all outlets charge the same price?
Prices are broadly similar across outlets but can vary slightly, so it’s worth checking with your specific location.