If you haven't jumped on the hot pot trend, it's time to start
Hot pot restaurants have mushroomed all over the city, drawing us in with its promise of a hearty meal and a convivial communal dining experience. Many of them play this factor up with karaoke facility and even a fully stocked bar. There is no better way to spend a rainy evening than huddled over a steaming pot of broth, coating a selection of sliced meats and traditional fixings into experimental dipping sauces.
The Klang Valley has no shortage of hot pot haunts, many of them livening conventional dining experiences with karaoke facilities and even fully stocked bars. Here are some of the finest hot pot restaurants in the area to check out, should the urge to dunk food into steaming broths hits.
See also: The History Of Hotpot
1. Diao Yu Tai Hotpot
A newcomer on the scene, it serves authentic Chengdu-style hot pot overseen by 18-year veteran chef Reno Foong Keng Yew who specialises in Chengdu, Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines. The broths pack a punch, even the non-spicy pork bone soup that is delicious on its own. There are also ready-made dishes to snack on.
A well-stocked bar sits on site, offering a luxurious selection comprising rice wines, Generous Gin Classic from France and Clase Azul Reposado tequila from Mexico. Want to make it a party? Book one of the karaoke rooms, where you can eat, drink and sing to your heart's content.
Diao Yu Tai Hotpot
Address: Ground Floor, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, Menara Lien Hoe, 8, Persiaran Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya. +6010 303 1888