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Here are 8 best hotpot places you can try in Kuala Lumpur.
For Halal Hotpot
Photo By MT Hot Pot
Authentic recipes from Chongqing, Sichuan, the birthplace of the spicy Chongqing hotpot, are tackled by MT Hotpot. It does, however, rely on halal-certified ingredients, which are served in a variety of daily-baked soups.
Try The Golden Soup (RM36 for a single flavour in the pot), which is rich in nutritional goodness taken from chicken bones and broth and naturally golden with pumpkin. It's a hearty, savoury stew with a satisfying punch on the palate. The Spicy (RM48 for a single flavour) is a hot mala scorcher made with peppercorns, chillies, and bean paste that tingles the taste buds with the unmistakable Sichuan heat.
There's something for everyone with over 60 a la carte soup ingredients to choose from. MT Hotpot's Signature A5 Wagyu Beef, Brazilian beef, beef tripe, and the recommended Marbled Beef (RM58 per portion). The Beef Tongue (RM32) is served on ice in daintily sliced, delicate floral folds, generating a pleasurably firm bite after only just minutes of cooking. On the menu, you'll find everything from Australian lamb to chicken slices, duck tongue, Hokkaido scallops, octopus, squid, tiger prawns, abalone slices, and so much more.
Photo By Suki-ya
If you are looking for something more affordable to enjoy with your family, Suki-ya has something for everyone. Suki-Ya provides four popular soup bases to further entice your palate with the free flow of freshly sliced meat. Sukiyaki fans will undoubtedly enjoy their paper-thin sliced beef. In addition to the extensive meat selection, the healthy vegetable bar is always stocked with fresh greens and premium pasteurised eggs.
They have pre-made dipping sauces available, or you can make your own favourite sauce. They also offer an a-la-carte menu, with options ranging from tofu to the ever-popular salmon sashimi.
Photo By Hot Pot King
Hot Pot King Steamboat & Grill, a Muslim-owned steamboat and grill restaurant with two outlets off Jalan Kuching and Gombak, is a great place to catch up with family, friends, or colleagues over a hotpot meal.
All-you-can-eat steamboat ingredients, vegetables, and fresh seafood, including squid, crabs, mussels, and fish, are available. Eat your food in their broth, which comes in tom yam, chicken soup, or asam pedas flavours, or you can cook or grill it instead!
Photo By ASAP Steamboat & Grill
With over 100 different dishes available at ASAP Steamboat and Grill, you'll be spoiled for choice. This is a favourite hangout for many locals who enjoy a good hot pot and grill session. Their delectable buffet spread includes a variety of fresh foods such as chicken, beef, mutton, and seafood, as well as a variety of other delectable snacks.
Prepare a meal in the hotpot or over the sizzling grill - whatever you do, make sure to sink your cooked meat into their sauces to finish each bite you take. They also have three different broths to choose from for your soup base, whether it's tom yam, chicken, or curry nyonya soup.
For Non-Halal Hotpot
Photo By Hai Di Lao
As you can think, the notorious Hai Di Lao wait can be rather intimidating. Arrive relatively early or during off-peak meal times to beat the line (or at least try to). Look for the puzzles and origami papers while waiting in line and nibbling isn't enough to keep you engaged. Diners who solve Sudoku, Rubik's cube, and other puzzles are eligible for free side dishes (capped at a certain amount). Those who can fold 30 paper cranes or 100 stars will also receive a complimentary side dish!
Most hotpot restaurants offer up to two soup base options, but Hai Di Lao offers their unique 4-broth pot! You'll receive the greatest value for money, and you'll be able to try out more options.
Photo By Mu Tong Yu Steamboat
Mu Tong Yu has over 600 locations in China, and they opened its first Malaysian location at 3 Damansara Mall last year. For the uninitiated, Mu Tong Yu's steamboat is unique among hotpot restaurants in that it is served in a wooden bucket. To begin, diners can select their preferred fish to accompany the steamboat; options include Tilapia, Toman, or Patin, all of which are freshly killed to ensure diners receive the most tender fish fillets.
Photo By Beauty In The Pot
Beauty In The Pot is one of KL's most beautiful hotpot restaurants. Everything is decorated in various shades of pink, from the entryway to the individual rooms, the walls to the ceiling and the playground. The ingredients are influenced by the health food culture. Their thick soup bases are not only delicious, but also healthy. Despite the large restaurant setting (which can accommodate 280 people), you should still make a reservation because they are quite popular.
Photo By Red Tavern Pot & Grill
While the buffet costs are on the pricier end (about RM90+), Red Tavern's high-quality food and soup broth more than make up for it. Fresh tomato soup and clam soup are two of their best-selling items. Free shaved ice is also available at the buffet, however it is subject to stock availability. If you come with a small group of friends and family, it even has private karaoke rooms for you to enjoy.
