Best Halal Steamboat in Singapore: 12 Best Spots (2026)
Most steamboat and hotpot restaurants in Singapore are non-halal, but a growing cluster of Muslim-owned and MUIS-certified eateries now let Muslim diners enjoy everything from fiery Sichuan mala pots and Korean BBQ-steamboat buffets to Thai mookata and Chinese-style communal steamboat. The scene spans budget hawker-style mookata under $25 to premium hotel buffets, spread across the heartlands and the city centre. Certification and ownership can change, so this guide labels each spot conservatively and it is always worth confirming current halal status, prices and opening hours directly with the venue before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
HahaHotpot Sichuan hotpot · $$
One of the few dedicated halal Sichuan hotpot spots in Singapore, Muslim-owned with rich mala and mushroom broths across three outlets.
- Cuisine: Sichuan hotpot
- Price: $$ · A la carte; soup bases from ~$11.90, meats ~$11.90-59.90; lunch buffet from ~$35.90++
- Must-try: Authentic Sichuan Mala broth, Signature Beef Slices, Mushroom broth
- Where: 9 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199076 (also 511 Upper Jurong Road, D'Arena Block B, #01-09/10, 638366 and 1 Pasir Ris Close, E!Avenue, #02-333, 519599)
- Area: Bugis (also Jurong West and Pasir Ris)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Jalan Pisang: daily 11.30am-10pm; Jurong West: daily 12pm-2pm & 5pm-10pm
- Halal: Halal (Muslim-owned; Eatbook lists the Jurong outlet as halal-certified – verify on-site)
JING Hotpot & BBQ Individual hotpot and grill buffet · $$
Billed as Singapore's first Muslim-owned individual-pot hotpot and shared-grill buffet, with in-house marinated meats and house broths.
- Cuisine: Individual hotpot and grill buffet
- Price: $$ · Buffet from ~$36.90++ (weekday lunch) to $42.90++; premium add-ons extra
- Must-try: Sarawak Black Pepper Beef, Mutton Satay, Creamy Herbal Chicken broth
- Where: 11 Tanjong Katong Road, #02-19/20, KINEX Mall, Singapore 437157
- Area: Paya Lebar / Tanjong Katong
- Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 12pm-10pm
- Halal: Halal (Muslim-owned)
Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet · $$
The long-running, halal-certified Korean-international grill-and-steamboat buffet chain with multiple outlets and tiered pricing island-wide.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet
- Price: $$ · Buffet from ~$21.90-22.90++ (weekday lunch) up to ~$47.90++ (Supreme); student/senior deals
- Must-try: Marinated Korean BBQ meats, Kimchi jjigae steamboat broth, Supreme-tier Wagyu and tiger prawns
- Where: 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-210, Marina Square, Singapore 039594 (multiple outlets island-wide)
- Area: Marina Centre (island-wide)
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Hours: 11.30am-10.30pm (last serving 9.45pm)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet · $
Affordable, halal-certified heartland Korean BBQ-and-hotpot buffet with 60+ items and free-flow drinks, popular for family gatherings.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet
- Price: $ · Buffet from $18.90++; 60+ items with free-flow drinks
- Must-try: Beef bulgogi, Honey chicken, Kimchi hotpot broth
- Where: 300 Tampines Ave 5, #01-06, NTUC Income Tampines Junction, Singapore 529653 (multiple outlets incl. Clementi)
- Area: Tampines (multiple outlets)
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily, closes 10.30pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
The Buffet Restaurant @ M Hotel Chinese and Peranakan steamboat buffet · $$$
Often called the first halal steamboat restaurant in the city centre, offering a hotel-quality Chinese-Peranakan hotpot buffet with reservations advised.
- Cuisine: Chinese and Peranakan steamboat buffet
- Price: $$$ · Dinner hotpot buffet from ~$68++ per adult (e.g. Ramadan/festive menus); check current rates
- Must-try: Mala and chicken steamboat broths, Crab ebi roe paste, Peranakan laksa and buah keluak items
- Where: 81 Anson Road, Level 2, M Hotel Singapore, Singapore 079908
- Area: Tanjong Pagar / Anson
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Tue 6pm-10pm; Wed-Sun 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm (confirm current hours)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Chice (The Original Chickata) Thai mookata (grill-steamboat) · $$
A well-reviewed halal-certified Thai mookata buffet famed for its house-made chilli sauces and generous marinated platters.
- Cuisine: Thai mookata (grill-steamboat)
- Price: $$ · Mookata buffet from ~$32.90+ per person; Tom Yum soup +$6
- Must-try: Signature chicken broth, House-made chilli sauces, Marinated chicken and beef platters
- Where: 200 Bedok North Avenue 1, #01-07B, Citysprouts, Singapore 469752 (also 2 Venture Dr, #01-47, Vision Exchange, 608526)
- Area: Bedok (also Jurong East)
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm (Bedok)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot Thai hotpot buffet · $
An affordable halal-certified Thai hotpot buffet in the north with distinctive house-made soups including a Singapore lemak laksa broth.
- Cuisine: Thai hotpot buffet
- Price: $ · Buffet from $22.90++ per person
- Must-try: Red tom yum broth, Singapore Lemak Laksa broth, House-made fish paste
- Where: 2 Yishun Walk, #01-01, HomeTeamNS Khatib, Singapore 767944
- Area: Yishun
- Nearest MRT: Khatib
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11.30am-3pm & 6pm-10pm; Fri-Sun 11.30am-10pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Family Hakata Thai mookata buffet · $
A buzzy, highly rated halal-certified mookata buffet in Ang Mo Kio offering 60+ items of marinated meats, live seafood and steamboat at a wallet-friendly price.
- Cuisine: Thai mookata buffet
- Price: $ · Buffet ~$19.90 per adult (check nett vs ++)
- Must-try: Marinated chicken and beef, Live seafood, Mookata grill-steamboat spread
- Where: 728 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, #01-4200, Singapore 560728 (KPH1990 Coffeeshop)
- Area: Ang Mo Kio
- Nearest MRT: Ang Mo Kio
- Hours: Daily 1pm-11pm (last seating ~9.30pm)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Sedap Thai Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) · $
A pioneering halal-certified hawker-centre mookata that uses beef fat instead of lard, known for fresh, good-value marinated meats – confirm it has reopened before visiting.
- Cuisine: Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat)
- Price: $ · Platter Set ~$24 for two; a la carte buffet ~$22 per person; seafood extra
- Must-try: NZ premium beef slices, Tom yum broth, Marinated meats platter
- Where: 166 Jalan Besar, #01-08, Berseh Food Centre, Singapore 208877
- Area: Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar
- Hours: Confirm before visiting – Eatbook listed it as temporarily closed until 2026
- Halal: Halal-certified
Power Thai BBQ Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) · $$
One of the larger halal mookata spots in the east, good for breezy outdoor grill-and-steamboat feasts in groups.
- Cuisine: Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat)
- Price: $$ · Mookata platter from ~$25 for two; a la carte available
- Must-try: Thai mookata platter, Marinated meats, Tom yum broth
- Where: 502 Changi Road, Singapore 419905
- Area: Kembangan / Eunos
- Nearest MRT: Kembangan
- Hours: Daily 10am-11pm (confirm current hours)
- Halal: Halal (confirm certification on-site)
DaJie (Bedok) Thai BBQ and mala hotpot · $$
A halal-certified BBQ-and-hotpot outlet open till 2am, great for late-night grilling and steamboat with wagyu and fresh seafood.
- Cuisine: Thai BBQ and mala hotpot
- Price: $$ · Platters $28.80 (2 pax) / $38.80 (4 pax); a la carte add-ons available
- Must-try: Wagyu beef slices, Tiger prawns, Half-shell scallops
- Where: 344 Bedok Road, Bedok Shopping Complex, Singapore 469528
- Area: Bedok
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Daily 5pm-2am
- Halal: Halal-certified
Hamidah's Kitchen Halal BBQ and steamboat · $$
Known for briyani and Arabic-Indian fare, this halal-certified eatery also serves an evening BBQ-and-steamboat platter loaded with meat and seafood.
- Cuisine: Halal BBQ and steamboat
- Price: $$ · BBQ and steamboat platter from ~$29.90 for two; premium add-ons available
- Must-try: Mixed steamboat and BBQ platter, Spicy tom yum broth, NZ premium beef slices
- Where: 294 Bedok Road, Singapore 469450
- Area: Bedok
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Tue-Sun 9.30am-11pm (BBQ & steamboat from 5pm)
- Halal: Halal-certified
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HahaHotpot | Sichuan hotpot | $$ | Bugis (also Jurong West and Pasir Ris) | Halal (Muslim-owned; Eatbook lists the Jurong outlet as halal-certified – verify on-site) |
| JING Hotpot & BBQ | Individual hotpot and grill buffet | $$ | Paya Lebar / Tanjong Katong | Halal (Muslim-owned) |
| Seoul Garden | Korean BBQ and steamboat buffet | $$ | Marina Centre (island-wide) | Halal-certified |
| Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot | Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet | $ | Tampines (multiple outlets) | Halal-certified |
| The Buffet Restaurant @ M Hotel | Chinese and Peranakan steamboat buffet | $$$ | Tanjong Pagar / Anson | Halal-certified |
| Chice (The Original Chickata) | Thai mookata (grill-steamboat) | $$ | Bedok (also Jurong East) | Halal-certified |
| Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot | Thai hotpot buffet | $ | Yishun | Halal-certified |
| Family Hakata | Thai mookata buffet | $ | Ang Mo Kio | Halal-certified |
| Sedap Thai | Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) | $ | Jalan Besar | Halal-certified |
| Power Thai BBQ | Thai mookata (BBQ steamboat) | $$ | Kembangan / Eunos | Halal (confirm certification on-site) |
| DaJie (Bedok) | Thai BBQ and mala hotpot | $$ | Bedok | Halal-certified |
| Hamidah's Kitchen | Halal BBQ and steamboat | $$ | Bedok | Halal-certified |
Your questions answered
What is the difference between halal steamboat, hotpot and mookata?
All three are communal cook-at-the-table meals. Steamboat and Chinese-style hotpot centre on simmering ingredients in a broth (from clear chicken soup to spicy Sichuan mala), while Thai mookata combines a domed grill on top with a moat of broth around it, so you grill and steamboat at once. In Singapore's halal versions, pork and lard are replaced with beef fat, turkey bacon, chicken luncheon meat and similar substitutes.
How much does halal steamboat in Singapore cost?
Budget hawker-style mookata and buffets start around $18.90 to $23 per person (for example Captain Kim, Family Hakata and Suki-Suki), mid-range mookata and Korean BBQ-steamboat buffets sit around $25 to $45 per person, and premium hotel hotpot buffets such as The Buffet Restaurant at M Hotel can run about $68++ and up. A la carte spots like HahaHotpot vary with what you order.
How can I tell if a steamboat place is genuinely halal?
Look for a valid MUIS halal certificate displayed in-store, which is the strongest assurance. Some spots are Muslim-owned or use only halal-certified ingredients without full premises certification, which is still widely accepted by many diners but is a different standard. Certification status can change, so it is best to confirm directly with the outlet before visiting, especially for chains where only some branches are certified.
Which areas have the best choice of halal steamboat?
The east is the strongest cluster, with mookata and hotpot around Bedok, Tanjong Katong (KINEX Mall) and Kembangan. The north has options in Ang Mo Kio and Yishun, the city centre has hotel and hawker choices around Anson Road and Jalan Besar, and the west and Bugis are covered by HahaHotpot. Korean BBQ-steamboat chains like Seoul Garden and Captain Kim have outlets island-wide.
Do I need to make a reservation, and are there queues?
Buffet spots and hotel restaurants such as The Buffet Restaurant at M Hotel, Seoul Garden, JING and popular mookata buffets get busy at dinner, weekends and during Ramadan, so reservations are recommended where available. For hawker-style stalls like Sedap Thai, going on a weekday or before the evening rush helps you avoid the queue. Buffets often enforce a time limit (commonly around 90 minutes).
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