12 Best Steamboats in KL to Warm Up Your Body

KL steamboat buffet can be the best choice, including if you come with family or friends. The portions are perfect for sharing in the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur that never sleeps. Find the best steamboat in KL that might suit your taste as you can see from this review.
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08 Sep 2023 - 5 min read

One of the dishes of a million people is the steamboat which will warm your stomach immediately. This menu is very suitable to be enjoyed at night and you can easily find a steamboat in Kuala Lumpur. It might be hard to see an empty table because steamboat shops have a lot of fans.

12 Best Steamboats in KL

1. Fei Fan Hotpot

Fei-Fan does have a lot of fans because of this hot pot buffet which is affordable, even under RM50/adult. You can find this popularity in two places, namely in Kuala Lumpur and Subang Jaya, which are no less crowded.

Although affordable, the hot pot fillings range from meat, dumplings, pork belly, pork intestines, and pork liver. Another interesting filling is the meatball which is made by their own recipe and method.

Not only that, the soup base is also varied because there are four choices of soups that are rich in taste. You can choose from pork bone soup, pork belly soup, peppercorn soup, and spicy mala soup.

2. Imperial Treasure

This Michelin-starred restaurant offers a luxurious steamboat experience with high-quality ingredients and impeccable service. Each soup is prepared before the restaurant opens and simmered for hours to perfection.

This soup will be suitable if you add selected cuts of meat, fresh seafood, or the typical handmade meatballs. They have a selection of popular soup bases such as the Spicy Sichuan Soup and the rich Ginseng Chicken Soup.

You can choose from several menus, from the a la carte menu to a special Australian lobster menu. If you are confused, you can open a chef's recommended set menu that provides the perfect mix.

3. Hai Di Lao

If restaurants, in general, are only known for the delicious taste of their dishes, Hai Di Lao is here in a new way. This restaurant is famous for its friendly staff and cute souvenir freebies. Some are like dolls and key chains in the shape of the Hai Di Lao icon with a carrot hat.

The hotpot is so famous that this steamboat has a snaking and long line of visitors. However, the sense of waiting will pay off when you enjoy the flavorful steamboat broth. Uniquely, at certain times you can also see a dancing noodle man show which will provide an exciting experience.

4. Red Tavern Pot & Grill

This steamboat restaurant is very unique because it not only serves authentic hot pot but also has special dishes. They provide free shaved ice, perfect for washing your mouth after enjoying the steamboat dish.

The soup broths at this steamboat are made from quality ingredients; the most famous is the fresh tomato soup. Another option is a rich seafood-flavored clam soup that makes you feel at the beach. Uniquely, they even provide a private karaoke room which will be fun to share with friends or family.

5. Steamboat & Hot Pot ASAP

For you Muslim visitors who are looking for halal steamboat dishes, this place is the best choice for you. There are various raw meats that have been marinated but are still fresh as a complete filling—starting from meats such as chicken, beef, fish, and lamb which are delicious with different textures.

Besides meat, you can also enjoy various fish balls, shrimp, shellfish, vegetables, mushrooms, and many more. The soup choices are no less diverse, starting from Chicken Soup, Tom Yam Soup, and Laksa Curry Soup.

6. Steamboat One Utama

Visit One Utama Shopping Center to try steamboat dishes that warm your stomach. This shopping center is not only the right place for shopping but also for culinary tours. You will find Seoul Garden, an authentic Korean BBQ buffet with a steamboat. Not only can it be enjoyed at night, but you can also try it at lunch with a varied menu choice.

Apart from that, there is also Plus One Shabu-shabu which serves steamboats for personal pots with the right portion. Suppose you are bored with steamboat soup in general, like Tom Yam and the Plain Soup. They provide various other soups such as Sichuan, Coriander and preserved Egg, Chew Chow, Fish, Tomato, and Beef and tomato Soup.

7. Steamboat SS2

SS2 has a line of delicious steamboard restaurants, and you might find it hard to choose one. There is the famous Coconut Steamboat, as the name suggests, which serves light and sweet coconut milk. This steamboat-style pure coconut broth is perfect for free-range chicken with lean meat.

There is also Ding Emperor, which serves premium Taiwanese-style hotpot with its signature soup, Hot Pot Chinese Cabbage. Meanwhile, Popo's Hot Pot really stands out because the soup it's like it was cooked by your popo (grandmother). This steamboat even provides various side dishes, such as fried "Ming Ha" shrimp, adding to the delicacy.

8. Kuro Japanese Steamboat

You don't have to go all the way to Japan to enjoy Japanese-style steamboats because you can find them in KL. Head to Plaza Arkadia for authentic Sichuan hot pot dishes like in their country of origin.

This Japanese steamboat buffet specializes in quality Japanese and Australian wagyu beef. The sliced meat in the rich flavored base soup will melt and fill your mouth. Not only is the main menu special, you can even try Haagen-Dazs ice cream for free. That way, you can wash your mouth with the freshness and sweetness of ice cream.

9. Beauty in the Pot

If you generally visit a steamboat with a Chinese or Japanese atmosphere, now you can get a unique view. Beauty in the Pot is the prettiest hotpot in KL, with a private room for privacy. All the walls are decorated in a sweet pink color and are equipped with a playground for children.

Not only relying on beauty, they also provide a soup base that is nutritious, flavorful, and rich in taste. The space for each visitor is quite large; they have plenty of room to accommodate up to 280 visitors. But because it's so popular, you must make a reservation before visiting.

10. Steamboat Kepong Baru

Of course, there are many steamboats in Kepong Baru, which might be challenging to choose because each one has a favorite menu. One is the Bamboo Garden Steamboat which is relatively new but very popular. As the name suggests, this steamboat is served in an open space decorated with bamboo elements on each side.

It's so crowded; it's best to make a reservation in advance to get a place. There are four soup bases to choose from; the most popular is the pork bone soup which looks milky. Apart from various meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles, they also provide unique homemade meatballs and meat pastes.

11. Shuguo Yinxiang Restaurant

Shuguo is not only here to provide authentic Sichuan steamboat dishes but also with a complete atmosphere. You can enjoy a steamboat while watching traditional Chinese performances by changing faces. This performance is known as Bian Lian, often performed during Sichuan Opera and tea shows.

This appearance makes you feel like you are enjoying a live steamboat dish in Sichuan, Chengdu. You can choose from many meats and other fillings, including meatballs and fresh vegetables. The filling can blend harmoniously with the authentic soup base because it is equipped with a secret spice.

12. Steam Era Seafood Restaurant

If you usually steamboat dishes full of meat, this restaurant is suitable for those who don't like meat. As the name suggests, Steam Era Seafood Restaurant provides a choice of various fresh seafood as a filling. However, the delicacy of the seafood combined with the base soup is just as delicious as the meat filling.

Those who have tasted this steamboat delicacy admit their favorite choice is the fresh sea prawns. Another seafood menu that is no less special is stir-fried Indonesian soft crab meat with Kam Heong. There are also steamed seafood hotpot congee, grilled tiger prawns with soy sauce, and many more.

Thus a list of reviews about steamboats in Kuala Lumpur that you can visit to warm your stomach. The delicious dish will probably make you addicted and want to try it again next time. For those of you who are not KL residents, come to KL, and you can book a plane through Traveloka.

Considering this steamboat dish is very delicious if eaten at night, you can stay at the nearest hotels. You can choose to stay at many hotels in Kuala Lumpur, also you can book plane tickets and travel activities through Traveloka.

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