Shaburi & Kintan Buffet at Jem closing due to high rent and low traffic, Stomper disappointed
Shaburi & Kintan Buffet at Jem shopping mall will close for good on Aug 30 after nine years in business.
The Japanese restaurant, known for its all-you-can-eat shabu shabu and yakiniku BBQ, announced the news in a Facebook post on Aug 8.
The announcement has left loyal customers such as Stomper Ethan disappointed.
Ethan told Stomp: "My friend and I have been patronising the restaurant since 2019.
"Business is always brisk; they even survived and innovated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Never have they ever once failed in getting customers."
Ethan said he is a fan of the restaurant's ambience, diverse menu and rewards programme.
"They have a variety of hotpot meats and savoury soups," he shared.
"In 2023, they even implemented a chocolate fountain and waffles for their dessert section.
"And yet, the price point has been reasonable, with the most expensive menu being just under $50ish.
"You would just go there if you were craving beef and soup."
When contacted by Stomp, Shaburi & Kintan Buffet cited high rental and low traffic as reasons for the closure.
