This is our review of Shabu Sai Aeon Mall Chiba New Town (Maps), visited in February 2026.
Hidden at the back of the first floor of Aeon Mall Chiba New Town, away from the noisy evening food court, lies a calm and steamy haven where delicious aromas fill the air — Shabu Sai Aeon Mall Chiba New Town (しゃぶ菜 イオンモール千葉ニュータウン店). This popular Japanese hotpot restaurant offers a Dinner Premium Course (プレミアムコース), perfect for those who want to enjoy fresh meat and vegetables to their heart’s content.
A Relaxed Japanese-Style Atmosphere
The restaurant’s calm, wood-accented interior creates a cozy and inviting space that makes you forget you’re still inside a busy mall. With around 54 seats, it’s an intimate dining area compared to typical mall eateries. On weekends, families and couples often line up to enjoy “a slightly special meal” that combines quality with comfort.
Shabu Sai’s concept is simple but thoughtful — enjoy safe and high-quality beef and pork, along with seasonal vegetables from a colorful salad bar, all prepared in shabu-shabu or sukiyaki style. Its convenient mall location means you can stop by after shopping and still savor a satisfying dinner without compromising on quality.
Dinner Premium Course: A Top-Tier Shabu-Shabu Buffet
Among Shabu Sai’s all-you-can-eat options, the Dinner Premium Course stands out as one of the most luxurious choices. Priced around ¥4,068 per adult (tax included), this plan offers a 120-minute all-you-can-eat extravaganza with a 10-minute grace period before last orders — giving you plenty of time to relax, talk, and savor each bite.
The meat selection includes classic favorites like beef chuck roll, beef short plate, pork shoulder, and pork belly, along with the premium-exclusive pork tongue. Depending on the season or branch, you might even find branded pork such as Ryuka Pork.
The vegetable bar features a bright selection of Chinese cabbage, mizuna, mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and daikon radish, along with rice, noodles, and a self-serve soft-serve ice cream machine — the perfect finish to a hearty hotpot meal.
Savory Broths and Flavor-Packed Meats
Every table features a two-part hotpot, allowing you to enjoy different flavors of broth — from traditional kombu and Japanese-style stock to seasonal options like spicy Sichuan hotpot and creamy chicken paitan. Dinner guests often choose the sukiyaki broth, whose sweet and savory fragrance fills the room and makes you crave a bowl of rice.
The thinly sliced beef chuck roll opens like a flower when swirled in the broth, creating a perfect balance of tenderness and rich beef flavor. Pork shoulder and pork belly deliver a satisfying sweetness from their fine marbling, which pairs perfectly with either ponzu sauce for a crisp finish or sesame sauce for deep creaminess.
The highlight of the Premium Course, pork tongue, offers a unique chewy-yet-tender texture that bursts with umami flavor. Dip it into Shabu Sai’s special garlic and leek sauce for a refreshing twist unlike any other Japanese hotpot experience.
Fresh Vegetables and a Heartwarming Finale
The vegetable bar is beautifully set up and colorful, giving the same thrill as visiting a salad bar — but with the satisfaction of a warm, simmering pot. Alongside staples like cabbage and mizuna, you’ll find mushrooms, daikon, and sometimes even rare seasonal vegetables, adding both texture and color to your meal.
As the meal progresses, the sweetness from the vegetables seeps into the broth, deepening the flavor over time. To finish, toss in udon or Chinese noodles to create your own “closing ramen” and soak in the final, rich taste.
Then, head to the soft-serve ice cream bar for a sweet ending. Swirling your own cone is a small delight that cools you down after the warm hotpot — a treat that always brings a smile to both kids and adults alike.
For a relaxing dinner buffet in Chiba, especially on a weekday evening when you want to reward yourself, the Premium Shabu-Shabu Course at Shabu Sai is a perfect choice — delicious, convenient, and deeply comforting.
