# Hotpot & Steamboat in Bukit Merah

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 15
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 19

## Prices in Singapore
Indicative per-person prices from 2024–2025 menus and reviews, before service charge and GST unless stated.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 15)
- [San Laksa Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/san-laksa-steamboat-bukit-merah), Bukit Merah · 404 Telok Blangah Rd · 6 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Seoul Garden Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/seoul-garden-hotpot), HarbourFront · 1 Maritime Square, #02-03/04 · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Mala Mala](https://lookup.sg/biz/mala-mala), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-01R5 in Food Republic) Vivo City · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Haidilao Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/haidilao-hot-pot), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-09 Vivocity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Fragrant Hot pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrant-hot-pot), Bukit Merah · #03-01 Tiong Bahru Rd, MRT Station · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Imperial Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/imperial-hot-pot), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, L3 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [东少四川麻辣香锅 Dong Shao Si Chuan Mala](https://lookup.sg/biz/dong-shao-si-chuan-mala), Bukit Merah · 10 Telok Blangah Cres · 15 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Blanco Court Fish Soup & Fish Head Steamboat 白兰阁鱼汤. 鱼头炉](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-court-fish-soup-and-fish-head-steamboat), Bukit Merah · Blk 164 Bukit Merah, #01-3623 #01-3623 · 8 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Shabuya Shabu Shabu](https://lookup.sg/biz/shabuya-shabu-shabu), HarbourFront · 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Guo Jin Hotpot - 锅尽家式火锅](https://lookup.sg/biz/guo-jin-hotpot), Bukit Merah · 1002 Jalan Bukit Merah · 9 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Xing Seafood Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/xing-seafood-steamboat), Bukit Merah · 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1 · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [KinDee Thai Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/kindee-thai-hotpot), Tiong Bahru · 2 College Road Alumni Association Building, Level 1 Poolside Restaurant · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Shi Li Fang Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/shi-li-fang-hot-pot-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 298 Tiong Bahru Rd, #02-112 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Chow Kee Xo Fish Head Steamboat Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/chow-kee-xo-fish-head-steamboat-kitchen), Tiong Bahru · Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Rd · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Paradise Hotpot VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/paradise-hotpot-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-08A · 3 min walk from Harbourfront MRT

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.