Need a reason to feast with your friends and family? Or crave for something warm in this very unpredictable weather? Why not enjoy a hot, steaming pot of steamboat? Better yet, an all-you-can-eat steamboat buffet! Steamboat is a great hit among food-lovers and best enjoyed with a group of people—friends, family or even colleagues. Steamboat buffets are great because you get to cook your own food and eat as much as you want. Not only that, besides the famous hotpot restaurant Haidilao, there are plenty of other steamboat places that are just as good, eat-all-you-can and do not require a long queue.
Here are some of the best steamboat buffets to check out here in KL!
1. ASAP Steamboat and Grill (Halal)
If you’re looking for a halal eat-all-you-can steamboat and grill buffet, ASAP Steamboat and Grill could be an option for you. ASAP offers a wide variety of seafood such as shrimps, cockles, clams, fishballs, crabs, and mussels. Not only that, there is an array of raw marinated meat you can choose from such as beef, chicken, fish and lamb. Diners can also choose their preferred type of soup base from Chicken Soup, Tom Yam Soup and Curry Laksa Soup. If you’re looking for a rather budget-friendly buffet with a nice ambience, ASAP is the place for you.
Address: 94, Jalan Tempinis, Kampung Tengah A, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operating hours:
Tuesday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Wednesday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Thursday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Contact Information: 013-485 8944
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/eRLH2RaMFsYtVQk16
2. Mu Tong Yu Steamboat
Mu Tong Yu is a mainland Chinese favourite because this chain has over 600 outlets across China! When you head over to Mu Tong Yu, you’ll immediately notice a detail that makes them stand out from other Steamboat restaurants- their steamboat is served in a wooden bucket. In fact, ‘Mu Tong Yu’ literally means wooden bucket fish in Chinese. You may ask, ‘What does the ‘fish’ letter represent?’ so we’re here to tell you that fish steamboat is also their specialty. Diners get to pick their desired fish to pair with their steamboat, and they’re guaranteed freshly slaughtered for the best quality!
Address: Ground Floor, 3 Damansara Mall, G-39B & 39C, 3, Jalan SS20/27, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours:
Monday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Friday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Contact Information: 03-7731 0188
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/payNtP87Fc8fJHxH9
3. Fei Fan Hotpot (Non-halal)
Another budget-friendly option, Fei Fan Hotpot is known for its affordable buffet spread which costs under RM50 for an adult. Not only that, its steamboat menu is also quite different from other steamboat places. For example, there are four choices to choose from for your soup base. There are pork bone soup, pepper pig’s stomach soup, tomato soup and spicy mala soup. Their specialty meatballs are also homemade, perfect with their springy udon noodles.
Address: Lot G-10, Ground Floor, SS15 Courtyard, Jalan SS15/4g, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours:
Monday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Friday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday – 11:00am to 10:00pm
Contact Information: 03-7496 6438
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/nNNa8BnpNUDjTyS6A
4. Kuro Japanese Steamboat (Non-halal)
If you’re looking to give Japanese steamboat buffet a try, Kuro Japanese Steamboat is worth your visit. A unique feature of Kuro is that it specializes in Japanese Wagyu Beef and Australia Wagyu Beef. Sounds amazing for a meat-lover! Not just that, but their broths are also homemade. You can find their signature broth which is the Kuro Broth and Spicy Kuro Broth. This steamboat buffet is also budget-friendly with a price range of RM50 per person. With a little extra charges, you can also get free-flow of Haagen Dazs ice cream.
Address: F-G-03, Plaza Arkadia, No.3, Jalan Intisari Perdana, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours:
Monday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Tuesday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Wednesday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Thursday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Friday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Saturday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Sunday – 11:30am to 3:30pm & 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Contact Information: 03-2778 4370
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/qM61VBR4Euo6sb1p9
5. Pak John Steamboat and BBQ
Unlike the other steamboat buffets, Pak John’s all-you-can-eat steamboat buffet is located in a classy yet homely environment. Although the price to dine in this premise is much cheaper than other steamboat places, you can still enjoy an urban style steamboat cuisine with your friends and family. In Pak John Steamboat and BBQ, cooked food such as fried rice and pasta are also available. Not only that, children below 5 years old eat for free!
Address: GE-11, Ground Floor, IOI City Mall Lebuh IRC, Ioi Resort, 62502, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Operation Hours:
Monday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Tuesday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Wednesday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Thursday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Friday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am to 10:00pm
Contact Information: 03-8957 1128
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HtwVH4YyNDyy7jsu5
It looks like we have come to the end of the list! Bearing in mind, there are more steamboat buffet places to explore. However, we hope these recommendations backed up with good reviews can help ease your decision whenever you crave for steamboat.
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