10 Trendy steamboat places to check out in KL

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Ho Ho Steamboat
Sourced from the nearby Pulau Ketam, or Crab Island, ingredients are as fresh as if they've just been fished out from the sea. There are two soup bases available, but the clear one is the obvious favourite, simply because it's not too salty and tastes like home. A clear soup also allows the sweetness of the seafood to infuse into the taste of the broth, bringing out an explosion of amazing flavours in every mouthful.
No. 19, Jalan Radin Anum Satu, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Ho Ho Steamboat
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Village BBQ Steamboat
If you're more a fan of the barbeque grill while your family stays loyal to the steamboat style, this restaurant has the solution to your dilemma. Introducing steamboat and barbeque all in one place, you can choose either to cook your food in a soup broth or on the charcoal grill, to enjoy the best of both worlds.
No. 1GF & NO.1-1 Jalan Puteri 2/6 Bandar Puteri, Puchong
Photo: Village BBQ Steamboat Facebook
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Happy City BBQ Steamboat
Happy City is a favourite for many, not because it is another restaurant offering both steamboat and barbeque options, but also because the food here is as fresh as fresh gets. The freshness of seafood offered here can be gauged by the watertanks of fish that you see when you enter the restaurant - they taste almost as if you caught them yourself minutes ago. Another unique find about this place is its drunket pot broth, which is infused with Chinese herbs to give it that wonderful fragrance that's hard to find anywhere else.
Lot 44649, Jalan 7A/62A, Bandar Manjalara, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Happy City BBQ Steamboat Facebook
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Coco Steamboat
Coco Steamboat's signature creation is its pork bone soup that is served with a large piece of pork bone to retain the flavour of the soup. Surprisingly, the meaty taste of the soup goes well with all kinds of ingredients, even seafood, which explains why people constantly rave about this place time and time again.
No. 25 Ground Floor, Jalan 1/119, Taman Bukit Hijau (within Taynton View), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Coco Steamboat Facebook
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Damansara Village Steamboat Restaurant
Opened by the famous Patrick Teoh, the food here is as charming as the actor himself. Famed for its herbal soup base and fresh food that's also sourced from Pulau Ketam, you'll enjoy the variety of tastes that are offered here. There is a menu of non-steamboat dishes as well, just in case you're not feeling the hot pot vibe that day.
32 Jalan Utara off Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Damansara Village
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Citarasa Seafood Market Steamboat
Fans of the wet market concept, Citarasa brings you joy and good news. Pick your own seafood just like you would in the market, determining its freshness based on how it looks in real life and not how good it appears to be on a printed menu. If you're sick of the usual chicken or tom yam soup broth, feel free to choose how your soup tastes like with a range of soup-based ingredients laid out for you. And, if you love your food eaten raw, there's the sashimi option available as well!
Kuchai Lama NSK B1, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Citarasa Seafood Market Steamboat Facebook
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SUKI-YA
Looking for a different type of steamboat for a change? Why not go for some Japanese steamboat? Offering four different soup bases you won't find at normal steamboat restaurants, and a whole range of fresh meats you can order repeatedly without bursting your wallet, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Lot 6.24.04 ,Level 6, Pavillion KL Shopping Centre, No. 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: SUKI-YA Pavilion KL Facebook
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Popo Steamboat Cafe
We don't have much to say about this restaurant... except that everything tastes great! From a simple ABC soup to a succulent dish of fresh crab with roe, this place offers one of the best steamboat experiences in town. If you're looking for one place to come to, this is it.
No. 12 Jalan 7/32A, TSI Business Park, Off 6.5 Mile Jalan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Popo Steamboat Cafe
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Hometown Steamboat Restaurant
Hometown offers some interesting flavours to its soup variety, such as the pumpkin porridge base that many enjoy. Although they serve up the usual ingredients, their specialty lies in their fondue dessert that provides a hearty finish to your satisfying steamboat meal.
126-0-04, Jalan Genting Kelang, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Hometown Steamboat Restaurant
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Flaming Steamboat Buffet
One of the rare halal steamboat establishments in town, Flaming Steamboat gives you all the amazing flavour that you can find at your most famous steamboat restaurants, halal-style. You can enjoy a fuss-free hot pot experience without worrying about the money, food or company here at Flaming - everyone is invited!
Block H, 66 & 68-0, No. 2 Jalan Langkawi, Danau Kota, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Flaming Steamboat Buffet Facebook

Steamboat, or hot pot, is one of the most popular styles of eating among both the young and the old. It is not difficult at all to find a steamboat restaurant just around the corner to satisfy your cravings. Restaurant owners love this concept because it is easy to manage (no cooking involved on their part), and customers love it because ingredients are mostly fresh, the process is simple, and the whole experience brings people together.

The quality of steamboat is usually determined by the freshness of the meat, seafood and vegetables provided, and whether there is value for money. The sheer number of places that provide this service makes it rather difficult to compare across the board, but we’ve tried our best to source out the places that you must try when you’ve got the appetite for a satisfying meal of hot pot. Check out the gallery above for our personal recommendations, and bring your whole family along!

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