Another single-serve hot pot concept, this Taiwanese establishment indulges diners in a variety of delectable soup bases and quality meats. For a non-spicy and flavourful broth, go for the savoury mushroom soup broth made from King Trumpet, Straw and Porcini mushrooms. Pick your favourite meats to dip into your hearty broth—beef fans can go for the USDA beef short plate set loaded with dumplings, beef balls and fresh vegetables.

Tatler Tip

Save room for dessert and take advantage of its do-it-yourself shaved ice dessert station, complete with mouthwatering toppings.

Xiabu Xiabu Hotpot @Lazada One
Address: Bras Basah Road, 01-03/04 Lazada One, Singapore 189554

Don’t confuse this establishment with the popular Japanese Gyudon chain Sukiya. At Suki-Ya, look forward to all you can eat sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Choose from six different broths, including the classic shabu-shabu made from simmered kelp and combo stock; and the kimuchi, a fiery broth made from kimchi, spicy miso and simmered vegetables. On top of quality meat, anticipate its vegetable bar comprising a wide variety of fresh greens.

Suki-Ya (multiple locations)
Address: 68 Orchard Road, 04-62, Plaza, Singapore 238839

If you enjoy your meal with a fiery kick, you won’t want to miss out on Uncle Fong Hot Pot. Here, indulge in chongqing hotpot, known as one of the spiciest and most tongue-numbing hotpot variants in the world. Its broth is boiled with Sichuan pepper, Chongqing chilli, beef tallow and Yunan yellow ginger. The result is a fragrant broth that’s rich in flavour. Dunk your slivers of meat and coat them in the piquant broth before savouring. 

Tatler Tip

As the broth is extremely spicy, line and protect your gut beforehand with its complimentary sweet soup.

Uncle Fong Hot Pot Restaurant
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, B1-108/109, S(237994), +65 6232 7800

At this laksa steamboat joint, savour your favourite meats and vegetables in a delicious laksa broth. Recently moved to Kitchener Road, San Laksa is one of the last few spots in Singapore offering laksa steamboat base. Its base is creamy and spicy, without being too rich. While its laksa base is a signature, classic bases are available too, like the chicken soup and mushroom soup. 

Tatler Tip

If you prefer to dine in the comforts of your own home, opt for its delivery service. You can also choose how many litres of soup you would like. 

San Laksa Steamboat
Address: 147 Kitchener Road, S(208524), 6275 7069 

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Since 2012, Hai Di Lao has been taking the world by storm. One of the most popular hotpot restaurants around the globe, this establishment offers an extensive menu featuring both classic and styled dishes including fishballs, flavoured tripe and surf clams. Its tomato soup base is a favourite among many—filled with juicy tomatoes, this broth is concentrated and full of flavour.
 
Tatler Tip

Make reservations early, as queues can take up to two hours.

Hai Di Lao (multiple locations)
Address: 3D River Valley Road, #02-04 Clarke Quay, S(179023), 6337 8627

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Indulge in a meal that is not only comforting but also purportedly good for your skin. Here, its signature soups feature a medley of conpoy (dried scallops), chicken and pork bones, boiled for hours, yielding a thick yet collagen-rich soup base. Its broth contains deep umami notes, adding a unique flavour dimension. A highlight of its menu is its homemade fish tofu—featuring soft yellowtail fish paste, this dish is prepared daily to provide a soft melt-in-the-mouth texture.
 
Tatler Tip

Can’t decide what to get? Opt for its speciality platters that feature signature meats, pastes, and seafood.

Beauty in the Pot (multiple locations)
Address: 176 Orchard Road, 05-16, S(238843), 6235 3557 

Known for its Chinese cuisine, this hotpot establishment offers classic hotpot broths. Here, look out for its classic Ginseng chicken soup and Sichuan spicy soup. Prepared daily, these broths are bold and robust, providing a rich base. Signature dishes include the four treasure ball platter, featuring a combination of prawn, cuttlefish pork and canton dace fish balls delicately made by hand.
 
Tatler Tip

Seafood lovers can delight in its extensive live seafood menu, featuring Scottish bamboo clam, Canadian oyster, Australian lobster and more.

Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant (multiple outlets)
Address: 111 Somerset Road, 02-14 TripleOne Somerset, S(238164), 6235 3882

This Mongolian hotpot restaurant specialises in, you guessed it, sheep. Indulge in tender lamb, mutton and other meats cooked in its flavourful broth. Here, its broth base is rich and decadent, featuring a homology of seven different spices from Inner Mongolia. Look out for its four mushroom soup broth–one of its most popular soup base, this broth is earthy and aromatic.
 
Tatler Tip

Its lamb roll is a favourite among many—it features tender and juicy lamb slices.

Little Sheep (multiple outlets)
Address: One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road, 01-05, S(049213), 6222 9959

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This hotpot establishment is well known for its bijin nabe (also known as “beauty pot” in Japanese), which features collagen-rich, pudding-like pieces that melt into a creamy and nourishing golden Jidori chicken broth. Diners can enjoy this beauty pot in a set, or a la carte. Perfect for two, its sets feature a fixed selection of meat and vegetables. Diners can also opt for individual items, including tsukune (chicken meatballs), wagyu beef, and chestnut pork.
 
Tatler tip

To experience the full flavour of the broth, melt the pieces and drink some of the soup and chicken, before adding the rest of the ingredients.   

Tsukada Nojo (multiple outlets)
Address: 68 Orchard Road, 03-81 Plaza, S(238839), 6336 5003

If you are conscious of sharing food, due to the virus, this hot pot establishment is the one to go for. At City Hot Pot, diners will receive individual pots for cooking their food. Choose from a wide variety of soup bases, including prawn, bak kut the, and fish maw. Feast on its extensive menu, featuring US black Angus short ribs, lobster, and scallops. 

Tatler Tip

Can't decide what to order? Opt for one of its signature Wagyu beef set, inclusive of a soup base, signature Wagyu beef, and vegetable platter.

City Hot Pot (multiple locations)
Address: One Raffles Place, 04-26/27/28, S(048616), 6536 2185

Revel in authentic Thai and Cantonese flavours in one simmering bowl at Coca. Choose from its buffet or a la carte menu and tuck into a range of exquisite meats and vegetables including luxurious oysters, thinly sliced lamb and fortune fish paste. Book here.
 
Tatler Tip

Seafood lovers can go for its premium seafood buffet and delight in an array of unlimited seasonal seafood options.

Coca (multiple locations)
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-440, Suntec City Mall, S(038983), 6259 7176

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Savour shabu-shabu and sukiyaki at this all-you-can-eat Japanese hotpot restaurant. Diners can look forward to a wonderful selection of soup bases, including tonkotsu, yuzu collagen and tom yam miso. Dig into the likes of thinly cut slices of US beef, South American pork and Brazilian chicken. 
 
Tatler Tip
Beef lovers can opt for its Wagyu beef hotpot buffet, which features an unlimited selection of tender Wagyu beef.

Shabu Sai (multiple locations)
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, 03-07, Nex, S(556083), 6904 2120

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