# Hotpot & Steamboat in Downtown Core

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: 36
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 8

## 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 30)
- [Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/golden-mile-thien-kee-steamboat), Kampong Glam · 6001 Beach Rd, B1-20 · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed
- [Xiao Long Kan Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiao-long-kan-hotpot), Bugis · 200 Victoria St #02-54 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Guo Fu Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/guo-fu-hotpot), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Wallich St #02 - 01 Guoco Tower · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Haidilao Hot Pot @Marina Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/haidilao-hot-pot-marina-square), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Blvd #01-19 to 25 Marina Square · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Black Knight Hotpot 黑武士火鍋](https://lookup.sg/biz/black-knight-hotpot), Downtown Core · 9 Raffles Blvd #02-02/05 Nihon Street · 2 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Suki-Ya (All you can eat shabu shabu) - Marina Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/suki-ya-all-you-can-eat-shabu-shabu-marina-square), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-183B/C 6 Raffles Blvd #183B Marina Square · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Broth & Beyond Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/broth-and-beyond-hot-pot), Downtown Core · Hvala, CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Coucou Hotpot and Brew Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/coucou-hotpot-and-brew-tea), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City, Mall, #03- 332/337 Tower 2 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hong Hu Restaurant Steamboat Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-hu-restaurant-steamboat-buffet), Bugis · 12 Liang Seah St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Mala Xiang Guo](https://lookup.sg/biz/mala-xiang-guo), Raffles Place · Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, 18 Raffles Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2018
- [City Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/city-hot-pot-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Wallich St, B1 - 04 / 05 Guoco Tower · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Suki-Ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/suki-ya), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Boulevard #02-183B/C, 6 Raffles Blvd, #183B Marina Square · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Chaoniu Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/chaoniu-hot-pot), Bugis · 7 Fraser St, #01-40/41/42/43 Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Haidilao Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/haidilao-hot-pot-marina-bay), Marina Bay · Bayfront Ave, 2号, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, #B2-01 · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [City Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/city-hot-pot-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #04 - 26/27/28 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Fat Bird Chicken Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/fat-bird-chicken-hotpot), Bugis · 1 Liang Seah St, #01-15/16 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Zhong Hua Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/zhong-hua-steamboat), Bugis · 95 Beach Rd · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [House of Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/house-of-steamboat), Bugis · 7 Tan Quee Lan St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Ting Yuan Fish Head Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/ting-yuan-fish-head-hotpot), Bugis · 22 Liang Seah St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Shang Pin Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/shang-pin-hot-pot), Downtown Core · 6 Raffles Boulevard · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Yunnan Ah Ma Shi Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/yunnan-ah-ma-shi-hotpot), Bugis · 470 N Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Zhang Liang MaLa Tang](https://lookup.sg/biz/zhang-liang-mala-tang-bugis), Bugis · 200 Victoria St, #01-90/91 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Bugis BBQ and Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/bugis-bbq-and-hotpot), Bugis · 470 01, 01 N Bridge Rd, Bugis Cube · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Xiangcao Yunnan Original Ecology Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiangcao-yunnan-original-ecology-hotpot), Bugis · 494 North Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Kuan Kuan Spicy Hotpot and Nourishing Soup](https://lookup.sg/biz/kuan-kuan-spicy-hotpot-and-nourishing-soup), Bugis · 32 Liang Seah St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Xun Wei Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/xun-wei-hot-pot), Bugis · 28 Liang Seah St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Fatt Choi Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatt-choi-hotpot), Marina Bay · 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Main Casino Floor, Level B2M · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Malu Bian Bian Hotpot 马路边边串串火锅](https://lookup.sg/biz/malu-bian-bian-hotpot), Clarke Quay · 5 Coleman St, #01-01 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Xiao Man Niu Mala Xiang Guo 小蛮牛麻辣香锅 - FRASERS TOWER](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiao-man-niu-mala-xiang-guo-frasers-tower), Tanjong Pagar · 182 Cecil St, #02-07/08 Frasers Tower · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Fragrant Hot Pot](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrant-hot-pot-bugis), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis 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.