2026 Guide
Bubbling pots of broth in the middle of the table for dipping meat, seafood, fishballs and greens. Malaysia's favourite way to eat together.
Updated October 2026 ยท 23 spots ยท 6 states
โก Quick answer
The best Steamboat & Hotpot in Malaysia for 2026 is HoHo Steamboat Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur), followed by Coco Steamboat (Kuala Lumpur) and Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup (Melaka). 8 of 23 picks are halal or Muslim-friendly.
๐ก Pro tip: Order two broths: a clear chicken or herbal and a tom yam, and save the noodles for last.
Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
seafood steamboatfamily gatheringslarge groups
Order: Clear seafood broth with Pulau Ketam prawns, crabs and fish
A Sri Petaling fixture since the late 90s, HoHo built its name on seafood trucked in from Pulau Ketam and a light family-recipe clear soup. It keeps turning up on every Klang Valley steamboat list for one reason: the seafood is properly fresh.
Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
pork bone brothmultiple soup basesfamily gatherings
Order: 8-hour milky pork bone broth
Coco made its reputation on a rich pork bone soup simmered for hours until it turns cloudy and sweet, with outlets at Scott Garden and Taynton View. A go-to for Cantonese-style family steamboat nights in KL.
satay celupMelaka iconqueues expected
Order: Satay celup skewers dunked in peanut-sauce pot
Melaka's own take on steamboat: you dip skewers into a bubbling pot of spicy peanut sauce. Ban Lee Siang is the name locals point to now that Capitol has shut, and it still draws queues every evening.
Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
old-schooltom yum brothfamily gatherings
Order: Milky pork bone soup and Thai tom yum base
Ask Kepong folk where to go for steamboat and Bamboo Garden is the usual answer. Old-school, unpretentious and packed most nights, with a pork bone soup that's simmered until milky white.
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
buffethandmade meatballsmall location
Order: Pork bone and Hong Kong-style broths with handmade meatballs and dumplings
A homegrown hotpot brand that wins on value: proper broths, house-made balls and dumplings, and buffet pricing that stays sensible. Branches in Mont Kiara, SS15 Courtyard and 1 Utama make it an easy crowd-pleaser.
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
halal buffetsteamboat & grillkids pricingmall location
Order: 160-item steamboat & grill buffet with waffle desserts
Halal-certified since it opened, Pak John is the default pick for Muslim families wanting an all-you-can-eat steamboat and grill. Huge spread, sauce bar and waffles to finish, with outlets in KLCC and IOI City Mall.
Jalan Tun Jugah, Kuching, Sarawak
heritagefamily gatherings
Order: MSG-free broth slow-simmered with dozens of ingredients
Kuching's grand old steamboat house, running for six decades and widely regarded as the city's original. The long-simmered, MSG-free soup is the draw.
Taman Danau Kota, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
muslim-friendlysteamboat & grillChinese Muslim
Order: Twin pot of tom yam and mala with grill ring
A Chinese-Muslim Mongolian hotpot house, rare in KL, with a pot ringed by a grill so you can boil and barbecue at once. One of the most-recommended options for Muslim diners who want the full steamboat experience.
Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Johor
handmade itemsmultiple soup basesfamily
Order: 40 handmade hotpot items and five soup bases
A JB homegrown chain known for its handmade balls and dumplings, with branches in Taman Pelangi, Molek, Bukit Indah and Mount Austin. Regularly named among the city's best-value steamboats.
Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
outdoor seatinggarden settinggroups
Order: Pork bone soup and ABC broth in a garden-tent setting
Popo turned an industrial-park lot into a leafy outdoor steamboat garden with tents and plants. Hearty pork bone soup and a relaxed atmosphere keep Kepong regulars coming back.
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Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
seafood steamboatfamily gatheringslarge groups
Order: Clear seafood broth with Pulau Ketam prawns, crabs and fish
A Sri Petaling fixture since the late 90s, HoHo built its name on seafood trucked in from Pulau Ketam and a light family-recipe clear soup. It keeps turning up on every Klang Valley steamboat list for one reason: the seafood is properly fresh.
Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
pork bone brothmultiple soup basesfamily gatherings
Order: 8-hour milky pork bone broth
Coco made its reputation on a rich pork bone soup simmered for hours until it turns cloudy and sweet, with outlets at Scott Garden and Taynton View. A go-to for Cantonese-style family steamboat nights in KL.
Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
old-schooltom yum brothfamily gatherings
Order: Milky pork bone soup and Thai tom yum base
Ask Kepong folk where to go for steamboat and Bamboo Garden is the usual answer. Old-school, unpretentious and packed most nights, with a pork bone soup that's simmered until milky white.
Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
buffethandmade meatballsmall location
Order: Pork bone and Hong Kong-style broths with handmade meatballs and dumplings
A homegrown hotpot brand that wins on value: proper broths, house-made balls and dumplings, and buffet pricing that stays sensible. Branches in Mont Kiara, SS15 Courtyard and 1 Utama make it an easy crowd-pleaser.
KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
halal buffetsteamboat & grillkids pricingmall location
Order: 160-item steamboat & grill buffet with waffle desserts
Halal-certified since it opened, Pak John is the default pick for Muslim families wanting an all-you-can-eat steamboat and grill. Huge spread, sauce bar and waffles to finish, with outlets in KLCC and IOI City Mall.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
satay celupMelaka iconqueues expected
Order: Satay celup skewers dunked in peanut-sauce pot
Melaka's own take on steamboat: you dip skewers into a bubbling pot of spicy peanut sauce. Ban Lee Siang is the name locals point to now that Capitol has shut, and it still draws queues every evening.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
Jalan Tun Jugah, Kuching, Sarawak
heritagefamily gatherings
Order: MSG-free broth slow-simmered with dozens of ingredients
Kuching's grand old steamboat house, running for six decades and widely regarded as the city's original. The long-simmered, MSG-free soup is the draw.
HK-stylehandmade meatballs
Order: Hong Kong-style pork bone broth with house-made meatballs
A Kuching favourite for Hong Kong-style hotpot, with a long-boiled pork bone broth and meatballs made in-house.
Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching, Sarawak
halalbuffetfamily
Order: Halal BBQ steamboat buffet
Kuching's go-to halal steamboat-and-grill buffet, family-friendly and easy on the wallet.
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Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Johor
handmade itemsmultiple soup basesfamily
Order: 40 handmade hotpot items and five soup bases
A JB homegrown chain known for its handmade balls and dumplings, with branches in Taman Pelangi, Molek, Bukit Indah and Mount Austin. Regularly named among the city's best-value steamboats.
Mid Valley Southkey, Johor Bahru, Johor
buffetmall locationkids pricing
Order: Hotpot buffet with mala, tonkotsu and tomato broths
A sprawling buffet hotpot in Southkey mall, a crowd-pleaser for groups and Singaporean day-trippers wanting variety at fair prices.
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Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
buffetlive seafood tankslate night
Order: Herbal Drunken Pot with live-tank seafood
A big, buzzy buffet with seafood in tanks and a herbal drunken-chicken soup regulars swear by. Open till late, with branches in Kepong too.
Tropicana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
lakesideoutdoor seatinggroups
Order: Drunken chicken herbal soup and pork stomach pepper soup by the lake
Steamboat by a lake under the trees, tucked inside a nursery in Tropicana. The setting and the unusual herbal soups make it a PJ favourite for birthdays and big catch-ups.
Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Mongolian hotpotlambherbal broth
Order: Mongolian-style herbal broth with lamb and deer
A long-standing Mongolian-style hotpot in Uptown with a herbal lamb broth and a wide meat selection, from lamb to venison.
Bukit Lanchung, Shah Alam, Selangor
steamboat & grillfamilybudget
Order: Black pepper lamb and bulgogi chicken on steamboat-grill
A kampung-side halal-style steamboat and grill buffet in Shah Alam that's cheap, cheerful and popular with families.
Kampung Tengah, Puchong, Selangor
buffetkids free under 6seniors free
Order: All-you-can-eat steamboat and grill buffet
A Puchong steamboat-and-grill buffet in a kampung setting, popular with Muslim families for its value pricing and free entry for young kids and seniors.
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IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, Putrajaya
pork-freebuffetmall locationsatay celup broth
Order: Eight soup bases including satay celup and mala
A pork-free buffet hotpot with a local twist: satay celup broth sits alongside mala and tom yam. Handy for families in the PutrajayaโSepang belt.
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The best Steamboat & Hotpot in Malaysia for 2026 is HoHo Steamboat Restaurant (Kuala Lumpur), followed by Coco Steamboat (Kuala Lumpur) and Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup (Melaka).
Bubbling pots of broth in the middle of the table for dipping meat, seafood, fishballs and greens. Malaysia's favourite way to eat together.
It depends on the place. 8 of our 23 Steamboat & Hotpot picks are halal or Muslim-friendly and 15 are non-halal. Use the halal filter at the top of the page.
HoHo Steamboat Restaurant (Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur) is our top Steamboat & Hotpot pick in Kuala Lumpur.
Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup (Bandar Hilir, Melaka) is our top Steamboat & Hotpot pick in Melaka.
Tian Sian Steamboat (Jalan Tun Jugah, Kuching) is our top Steamboat & Hotpot pick in Sarawak.
Good Family Steamboat (Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru) is our top Steamboat & Hotpot pick in Johor.
Order two broths: a clear chicken or herbal and a tom yam, and save the noodles for last.