As Burppler Emily Heng remarks, "One of the best quality steamboats I've tasted! ... Thumbs up!" At JPOT, 6 different soup bases are offered, including the immensely popular JPOT Superior Broth, laksa, and even silky porridge. Located conveniently on the first floor of Vivocity, this makes for a great place for group dinners after a day at Sentosa ($58 - $98++ for a 2 pax dinner set). Besides the usual range of meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles/ rice offered, they also have over 15 dim sum specialties to make your meal all the more satisfying!
A steamboat dinner at Imperial Treasure is a great way to end a long day in town with your best friend, or perhaps for a quiet date night. Here, they provide super fresh, high quality ingredients, and freshly made soup bases like drunken chicken and Ginseng chicken soup. Start the fun by creating your own mix of sauces from the 12 condiments available! Prices of set menus range from $88-$108++ for 2 pax, and $168-$228++ for 4 pax (or you can order a la carte) -- a little on the steep side for steamboat, but its seriously, seriously worth every penny. Open till late, tucking into this classy hotpot at 1am is deeply satisfying.
Part-steamboat part-grill, get the best of both worlds by indulging in a mookata experience. Here at MooJaa, the service is great and the variety and quality of ingredients is high, making it a good choice for when mookata cravings hit. Choose from the Set Moo for 2 ($45+), King Moo set for 3 ($60), or a la carte buffet ($32+). The a la carte buffet allows you to add premium items like clams, scallops and prawns to make your soup nice and sweet, and also gives one serving of either US Angus Beef or Kurobuta Pork Collar slices. Be sure to try their two special chilli dipping sauces which nicely complement the meats!
Known for rich stock bases, the 'Ma La Tang' and 'Old Faithful Chicken Stock' in particular, this value-for-money buffet always attracts a big crowd. Their signature mouth-numbing Ma La really packs a punch -- order only if you can handle spice. Premium ingredients like abalone are available for a la carte orders as well. Nicely decked out in red lanterns and oriental Chinese decor, this Sichuanese country house vibe will complete the experience. It's perfect for a group gathering of about 10 or more, just book their private room and make as much noise as you like while stuffing yourself silly!
Despite the long waiting times (up to 2 hours), you will still find people eagerly waiting in line. Hai Di Lao provides free manicures, board games, fruits and snacks while you wait, keeping you perfectly happy. Choose from seafood, chicken, laksa, or their ever-popular Sichuan spicy hot pot (its REALLY spicy) soup bases. If you order the signature handmade noodles, you’ll be in for a tableside performance by the noodle master. Prices are above average, but the variety of ingredients and the undoubtedly great service will keep you coming back. Tip: come for supper, there's no queue and they're open till 3am!
Conveniently located in the mega mall, NEX, Danro is a great place to tuck into a Japanese hot pot. Start with some beautiful, cold onsen eggs, and perhaps a side of soba while waiting for your meats to cook. Give their signature kiritanpo (Japanese grilled rice skewers) a try, either on its own or dipped into broth. Go for the popular chicken milk broth that's brewed for three days, and is Tastemaker Rachel Xie's pick here. There isn't a huge variety of steamboat ingredients available, but the quality of the meats certainly makes up for it, along with their addictive onsen eggs!
Hailed as one of the most popular restaurants in Thailand, MK Restaurant finally hit the shores of Singapore last year. They are most known for Thai-style suki hot pot, their signature MK sauce, and the MK roasted duck. If you aren't sure what to order, just go for the MK Suki Platter, which will give you a taste of all their bestsellers. Also try their jade noodles and crystal fish egg balls, which are filled with fish eggs that pop in your mouth. And because no Thai meal is complete without dessert, you'll get a helping of coconut milk ice cream! As this place gets crowded quickly, you're strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance!
Tsukada Nojo is constantly packed with people flocking here for the famed Bijin Nabe collagen hot pot ($25/pax, min 2 pax). This "Beauty Pot" contains vegetables, seafood, and chicken in a collagen-rich chicken soup. This incredibly flavorful soup is made from the high-quality Jidori chickens from Japan. Don't be alarmed by the bowl of silky white collagen pudding that arrives, simply watch it melt into the broth and impart its goodness. Expect fantastic service and a seriously tasty soup that you can't stop drinking. This meal will leave you feeling nourished and fully satisfied, just be prepared to put your name down for dinner early!
Made from soya beans and mushrooms, the patties here do not contain gluten, dairy and eggs. Yes, you are skeptical. You probably think that sounds awful, but the Creamy Shrooms Burger ($7.90) at VeganBurg has successfully convinced many-a-carnivore that vegan burgers can be really, really good. With seaweed fries and spinach pops on the side, you're gonna leave with a full stomach and a guilt-free conscience. Also, it's Halal! Don't be selfish, carnivores, if your vegan friend wants a burger, show them some love and give this a try!
Housed in Kam Leng Hotel along Jalan Besar, Suprette is a cosy restaurant that does great food. There's only one burger here: the Suprette Burger. Hidden beneath a toasted sesame bun is a huge, juicy beef patty with melted gruyere. You can (and should) add trimmings like balsamic onion relish (yes you should), bacon (yes you should), and mushrooms (yes you should). It also comes with a huge portion of free flow fries, but you probably won't need a refill! Note that the burger is $20 at lunch, but $25 at dinner.
If you haven't yet tried the Pulled Pork Sanger at Burnt Ends, you're missing out. Imagine this: Brioche bun. Cheese. Pickled jalapenos. Red cabbage slaw. Tangy chipotle aioli. Smoky, juicy, tender pork shoulder that's been cooked for 10 hours and lovingly pulled. Brioche bun (again). Sink your teeth into all that and you'll be catapulted to heaven with the combination of textures and flavours. Pure satisfaction. Beware, it can get pretty messy!
This burger bar has it all. The build-it-yourself concept gives you full control, and allows you to have as much or as little as you desire. Build the burger of your dreams - extra bacon, extra cheese, portobello mushrooms, caramelised onions, fried egg, and wasabi mayo maybe? If you're not in the mood for building your burger, go for The Fat Basterd ($18). Wash it all down with your choice of beer/ cider/ malt milkshake.
