There is a steady rise of steamboat buffet Halal restaurants in Singapore as well as other BBQ steamboat restaurants, serving Halal dishes that have now become part of the Singaporean culture. Steamboat, also known as Chinese hot pot, was originally a Chinese and Japanese tradition that has caught on in Singapore. Here are HalalTrip's latest guides on the top Halal BBQ steamboat restaurants in Singapore.
What is Steamboat?
This style of cooking basically refers to the cooking of fresh, raw ingredients in a simmering soup base, by the diners. Each table is set up with its own hotplate and pot of soup. Diners will have to choose a soup base, as most restaurants usually have a selection of broths. While some restaurants do it à la carte, others have all-you-can-eat buffets, where diners get to cook and eat to their hearts' content. This is not a meal that can be enjoyed in a rush but a meal to be enjoyed leisurely over a couple of hours. Steamboat restaurants in Singapore are definitely a great way for friends and family to catch up and spend time together.
Halal Steamboat Restaurants in Singapore
Singapore’s hotpot scene is one of the most happening trends and with more and more of these restaurants popping up throughout the city; diners have quite a number of options when choosing a restaurant to enjoy this one-pot wonder. While diners can find steamboat restaurants all over Singapore however, not all of these outlets are Halal-certified. Muslim diners will have to find Halal-certified or Muslim-owned steamboat restaurants to enjoy this family-style meal.
1. Lukhon Thai - Thai BBQ and Steamboat
Located at the very end of Singapore, Lukhon Thai recently opened at the popular food hangout Changi Village. You can go for a Platter Combo set and Mushroom Platter with all your ingredients picked for convenience. If that's not enough, you can add on ala carte ingredients.
Address: Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre. 110, Pasir Ris Central, #02-05 S519641
Opening hours: 1PM to 9.30PM (Wed-Sun)
Closed on Mondays, Tuesday
Nearest prayer place: Musollah atWhite Sands Shopping Centre
Level 5, Next to Stalford Learning Centre.
2. Seoul Garden & Seoul Garden HotPot
Muslims looking to enjoy a steamboat or hotpot meal will be happy to know that they have a number of options. Seoul Garden is an authentic Korean-style BBQ restaurant that offers a Halal steamboats buffet and is known to have a number of outlets spread across Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries. Diners in Singapore will be able to find Seoul Garden outlets in Habour Front Center, Tampines Mall, Downtown East, Orchard Road, Jurong East Street, and Cathay Cineleisure.
Click here for a full listing of the outlets in Singapore and get directions.
3. Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet
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This BBQ Steamboat Buffet located at the popular Satay by the Bay has just recently gained its Halal Certification! With a wide variety of options ranging from seafood to meat and vegetables, you will be spoilt for choice! Prices are reasonable and its location is accessible too! After a hearty meal, you can head over to Marina Barrage which is just a stroll away from the eatery.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive (Satay by the Bay) Singapore 018953
Opening hours: 5:00 pm to 12:00 am
More information on Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet here!
4. Kublai Khan Mongolian BBQ & International Seafood Buffet
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Famed for its Mongolian BBQ, Royal Kublai Khan has opened an outlet specifically for Mongolian-style steamboat. Diners at the restaurant send their meat selection to the chef and he will cook it just for you on the special large grill in the kitchen. Apart from the BBQ, there are also many buffet spreads such as satay, rice, salad, sushi, and of course, desserts!
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-01 (Yellow Zone), Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
Opening hours: 11:30am to 3pm (Lunch) and 6pm to 10pm (Dinner) daily
5. Cafeela Seafood Restaurant
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Cafeela Seafood Restaurant is an outlet that is open 24 hours and serves Chinese and Indian dishes in addition to steamboats. While this restaurant is better known for its Indian cuisine, diners wanting to indulge in a steamboat meal will be happy to know this outlet gives them the opportunity to dig into a Halal hotpot if that’s what they are in the mood for.
Address: 254 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799481
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
6. Kampong Chai Chee Restaurant
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Kampong Chai Chee Restaurants offers quite a variety of Malay and Chinese dishes. From clay pot dishes to steamboats, these neighborhood eateries have quite a range of dishes on their menu and is open from 11am to 1am. Tourists or locals looking for a Halal place to try a steamboat meal while in these areas could pay Kampong Chai Chee Restaurants a visit. There are three outlets located on Changi Road, Jurong West Central and Ten Mile Junction.
Click here for a full listing of the outlets and get directions.
7. Yummy Veggie International Buffet & Steamboat Restaurant
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If you are looking for a vegetarian halal steamboat restaurant in Singapore, this the place to try out. It is an Eat-All-You-Can buffet concept. It also serves other vegetarian dishes such as Japanese sushi, Thai dishes and Korean delicacies.
Address: 5 Lengkong Tiga #01-04 Kampong Kembangan Community Club, Singapore 417408
Opening hours: Lunch Buffet 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner Buffet 5:30pm - 9:00pm
How to find Halal Restaurants Nearby You
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