San Laksa Steamboat
Bukit Merah
19+ years in business
6 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT
- SFA licensed
Hotpot & Steamboat in Singapore: 298 hotpot restaurants · à la carte hotpot typically S$50–S$80 per pax
Updated October 2026How we rank
Hotpot in Singapore ranges from about $15–30 per person at buffet chains to $50–80 a head at à la carte places like Haidilao, where soup bases (from about $13), sauce bar charges and drinks are billed separately. Most chains price "++", so add about 19.9% to menu prices.
12 of the best-documented hotpot restaurants in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
Seoul Garden HOTPOT & CAFE IMM
Jurong East
6 min walk from Jurong East MRT
- SFA licensed
Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat
Kampong Glam
3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- SFA licensed
Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
Tampines
3 min walk from Tampines MRT
I'm Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu
Ang Mo Kio
1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant
Somerset
1 min walk from Somerset MRT
Tong Xin Ru Yi Traditional Hotpot
Raffles Place
4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant
Singapore River
1 min walk from Great World MRT
Xiao Long Kan Hotpot
Bugis
2 min walk from Bugis MRT
City Hot Pot
Jurong West
2 min walk from Boon Lay MRT
Shabu Sai Causeway Point
Woodlands
1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
Wu Wang Guo Hot Pot
Chinatown
1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- San Laksa Steamboat
- Area
- Bukit Merah
- MRT
- 6 min · Telok Blangah
- Seoul Garden HOTPOT & CAFE IMM
- Area
- Jurong East
- MRT
- 6 min · Jurong East
- Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat
- Area
- Kampong Glam
- MRT
- 3 min · Nicoll Highway
- Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet
- Area
- Tampines
- MRT
- 3 min · Tampines
- I'm Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu
- Area
- Ang Mo Kio
- MRT
- 1 min · Ang Mo Kio
- Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant
- Area
- Somerset
- MRT
- 1 min · Somerset
- Tong Xin Ru Yi Traditional Hotpot
- Area
- Raffles Place
- MRT
- 4 min · Clarke Quay
- Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant
- Area
- Singapore River
- MRT
- 1 min · Great World
| Business | Area | MRT |
|---|---|---|
| San Laksa Steamboat | Bukit Merah | 6 min · Telok Blangah |
| Seoul Garden HOTPOT & CAFE IMM | Jurong East | 6 min · Jurong East |
| Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat | Kampong Glam | 3 min · Nicoll Highway |
| Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Buffet | Tampines | 3 min · Tampines |
| I'm Kim Korean BBQ & Shabu Shabu | Ang Mo Kio | 1 min · Ang Mo Kio |
| Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant | Somerset | 1 min · Somerset |
| Tong Xin Ru Yi Traditional Hotpot | Raffles Place | 4 min · Clarke Quay |
| Uncle Fong Hotpot Restaurant | Singapore River | 1 min · Great World |
How much does hotpot & steamboat cost in Singapore?
Indicative per-person prices from 2024–2025 menus and reviews, before service charge and GST unless stated.
À la carte hotpot (Haidilao-style)
S$50–S$80 per pax
Depends on meats ordered; wagyu plates alone run $28–108
Soup base
S$13–S$20 per pot
Single-flavour from about $13; split pots cost more
Sauce/condiment bar
S$4 per pax
Haidilao's charge per diner
Set menu for 4 (promotional)
S$78.80 per set
Haidilao anniversary promo in 2025; time-limited
Sources: MoneySmart – Best hotpot in Singapore: alternatives to Haidilao (2024); Middleclass – Hotpot promos Singapore (March 2025). Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
How to choose a hotpot restaurant
- Decide between buffet (fixed price, time limit usually 90–120 minutes) and à la carte (pay per plate, better meat quality). Buffets suit big eaters; à la carte suits small groups who want premium cuts.
- Count the extras: soup base, sauce bar, rice, drinks and wet towels are often separate line items.
- Ask whether broth is MSG-free or can be made less spicy – mala levels vary widely between chains.
- Late-night options are common; many hotpot chains open past midnight, but confirm last order times.
- For halal hotpot, check the specific outlet on the MUIS directory – a Muslim-owned or 'pork-free' restaurant is not necessarily certified.
Questions about hotpot & steamboat in Singapore
How much is Haidilao per person in Singapore?
Expect roughly $50–80 per person before service charge and GST, based on MoneySmart's 2024 estimate. Everything is à la carte: a soup base starts around $13, the sauce bar is about $4 per diner, and premium meats like wagyu cost $28–108 a plate. Haidilao cut some soup base prices in March 2025, so check the current menu.
What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.
Is there halal hotpot in Singapore?
Yes, some hotpot and steamboat restaurants are MUIS halal-certified. Certification is per outlet, so verify the exact branch on the MUIS Certified Eating Establishments list or the MuslimSG app, and look for the original certificate on display.
How many hotpot & steamboat are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 298 hotpot & steamboat in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (36). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.