10 best hotpot restaurants in Johor Bahru you must add to your list

Hotpot on a rainy day is the best thing that anyone could ever asked for! A pot of hot, bubbling soup, accompanied by the pattering rain against the window, while you’re being enveloped in a comforting embrace of the broth’s fragrance; the rainy day outside now seems more of a blessing than a burden. 

Having said that, hotpots can be devoured even on non-rainy days! It’s one of my go-to cuisines, and especially when I’m dining in a large group.

Don’t just limit yourself to Haidilao next time you visit JB; the city offers an amazing hotpot experience that’s truly delicious. So, sit back and check out the top 10 hotpot restaurants in JB we have exclusively curated for you.

1. Hoobaa Hotpot

Hoobaa Pot is famous for its unique and flavourful broths. It serves an impressive total of 13 kinds of soups with fresh ingredients. Both of its JB outlets are strategically located in Mount Austin and Bukit Indah. These easily accessible locations have attracted significant followings.

It’s difficult to make a decision when you have such a wide array of soup choices. The restaurant understands this well; at Hoobaa Pot, you can opt for either twin soup or 4 soups per pot. The price will vary slightly as the portion sizes differ for both options.

The signature Old Hen Soup (from RM14) is popular among patrons. It features pumpkin and chicken simmered for long hours, resulting in an aromatic and flavourful broth. Complete your pot with other renowned bases like Fish Maw Chicken Soup (from RM22), Butter Spicy Soup (from RM14), amongst others.

They offer specialty dishes like Handmade Shrimp Slippery Meat Tofu (RM29), Bone Meat Ball (RM16), Special Iberico Pork (RM36), and other mouthwatering items that go exceptionally well with your hot soup.

67, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6012 577 7424
Daily: 12pm – 2am
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No 37, 39, Jalan Indah 15/1, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
+607 232 0527
Daily: 12pm – 3am
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2. HAVOC Hotpot

If hotpot is happiness, then buffet hotpot is double happiness! HAVOC Hotpot is a popular steamboat buffet spot in JB, having 2 outlets located at Sutera Utama and Mount Austin.

The 2-hour all-you-can-eat buffet costs RM45++ on weekdays from 12pm to 5pm, while children between 100cm and 130cm in height can enjoy it for just RM20++. During weekday dinner time (5pm – 11pm), weekends and public holidays, adults can feast for RM55++ and children for RM25++.

Patrons are entitled to a twin pot with 6 different types of flavours to choose from, including Spicy Mala, Spicy Beef Mala, Tomato, Herbal, Mushroom, and Tomyam. The buffets offer a variety of meat and seafood. Notably, they provide up to 13 types of desserts like SoyBean Pudding Mix, Lime Ice Jelly, Thai Glass Jelly, and more.

110, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor
+607 520 4019
Daily: 12pm – 11pm

11, Jalan Austin Height 8/5,Taman Mount Austin Johor Bahru, 81100 Johor
+607 359 6151
Daily: 12pm – 11pm

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3. Chi-Gui Mala Hot Pot

At Chi-Gui Mala Hot Pot, you can indulge in a luxurious hot pot experience with their exquisite broths and dishes. The Twin Galaxy outlet even features Tanba Japanese BBQ, ensuring that you’re never limited in your food choices.

They offer Pork Shoulder Slices (RM23), Australia Angus Beef Striploin (RM28.90), Kurobuta Cheek Slices (RM45), and other high-quality cuts of meat to be dipped into your piping hot soup. You can even find premium wagyu beef here in various cuts. 

The Green Mala Spicy Soup (from RM15.90) is one of the renowned items, with its green hue resulting from the use of green pepper during the cooking process. Alternatively, there’s a regular Red Mala Spicy Clear Soup (from RM15.90) if you’re feeling adventurous.

Why settle for the ordinary when you can elevate your experience? Tuck into their variety of sauces and condiments, presenting more than 15 choices, all of which are sure to amaze you!

Mid Valley Southkey, Level G, Persiaran Southkey 1, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6017 665 3899
Mon to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11am -12am

Twin Galaxy, 01-03 #01-05, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6012 737 5838
Daily: 12pm – 12am

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4. Bajiumen Hotpot

Originating from China, Bajiumen Hotpot offers its signature Ice and Fire 9-Grid Mala Hotpot and other nourishing soup. The restaurant has received numerous awards since its establishment in the country. So far, it has successfully launched 2 outlets in JB, located at Mount Austin and Tun Aminah.

The renowned Ice And Fire Jiugong Grid Patent Mala Spicy Hotpot (RM42) is a soup base served in a 9-grid pot with a cup of dry ice in the middle. This broth is not only famous throughout China, but it is also a patented dish. 

Here are some interesting facts about this pot: the middle grid has the spiciest soup, while the 4 grids in the corner have the lowest temperature. You’ll find it hard to cook your food there. The rest of the grids have the most suitable spiciness and temperature for an enjoyable hotpot experience. 

The must-try items are Beef Stomach Platter (RM42), Sante Beef with Cayenne Pepper (RM36), Pork Platter (RM48), and other tantalising meat and seafood. They offer a wide range of beef tripe here, with up to 7 options which you can’t find elsewhere.

For a list of locations, contact numbers and opening hours, click here.
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5. Good Family Steamboat

Good Family Steamboat is an established eatery in JB with a history of 24 years. They proudly offer 6 flavours of broth prepared with premium quality ingredients. With a total of 47 types of exclusive handmade hotpot dishes, you are guaranteed a delicious and nourishing steamboat experience.

Among the most popular items is their set meal, available in various portions starting from single servings. Maximise the value of your money with the 1 pax set meal, which costs RM29.50 and includes prawn, fish, meat balls, vegetables, noodles, and other hotpot ingredients. The set meal options cater up to 5 persons; it is priced at RM142.50.

Don’t overlook their specialty dishes like Scallop Meat Paste (RM13) and Fish Roe Shrimp Paste (RM22) that are freshly prepared everyday. There’s also Iberico Pork (RM40), Premium Snowflake Beef (RM76), and various types of innards to choose from. 

For a list of locations, contact numbers and opening hours, click here.
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6. Genesis Steamboat Restaurant

Another restaurant to add to your list of buffet hotpot spots is Genesis Steamboat Restaurant. This restaurant provides a perfect dining experience for family, friend, and group gatherings with their wallet-friendly steamboat buffet. You can find them at Mutiara Rini and Taman Pelangi.

The free-flow buffet runs from 2pm to 11pm and costs RM45 per adult. Senior citizens and children aged between 6 to 11 years old can dig in at a lower price of RM38 and RM22 respectively. 

There are a total of 4 broths: clear soup, tom yam, mala, and carrot pepper. Make sure to get your money’s worth from their fresh meat and seafood options, including pork, beef, scallop, oyster, and other delicate ingredients. End off your meal with ice cream for a complete dining experience. 

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7. Dragon’s Journey Hotpot (Xiao Long Xing Jiang Hu)

Dragon’s Journey Hotpot at Taman Pelangi features authentic Sichuan hotpot with meticulously simmered soup base. Its exquisite interior exudes an imperial style, sure to whisk you away to a Chinese historical drama.

The restaurant offers an enjoyable culinary experience with different dining options. The classic buffet, priced at RM79.90++, includes all the basic ingredients you’d crave in a hotpot. Indulge in the popular Three Flavour Pot with signature broths like Spicy Mala Butter Soup, Golden Chicken Soup, Fresh Pork Soup, or Sour Cabbage Soup.

For a premium experience, go for their luxury buffet at RM119.90++ and savour their superior oyster, scallop, baby octopus, and high-grade meat like Premium Snowflake Beef and Iberico Pork Belly. Alternatively, you can dine à la carte. 

25, Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, Taman Abad, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor
+6010 888 8755
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 3am
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 4am
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8. Tian Tian Steamboat

Tian Tian Steamboat is a family-friendly buffet hotpot restaurant highly endorsed by the residents in JB. Despite its affordable price, the delicacies provided are never substandard. You can expect a wide range of fresh ingredients and desserts here.

The lunch buffet operates every Monday to Friday from 12pm to 5pm, priced at RM45 for adults and RM29 for children. During dinner time, weekends, and public holidays, you’ll find the prices slightly higher at RM68 for adults and RM35 for children. 

Seafood lovers can consider opting for the premium buffet. For RM103, you can enjoy free flow of scallop, salmon, abalone fillet, oyster, and other high-quality seafood. The eatery also has an impressive array of dessert and snacks such as Ice Jelly Mix Yam Ball, Soybean Pudding with Fruit, Fried Rice Cake, and Crispy Fried Milk Rolls. 

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9. Kuan Cheng Zi Chengdu Hotpot

Situated at Mount Austin, Kuan Cheng Zi Chengdu Hotpot offers a nostalgic dining experience. It delves deep into the flavours of the 1970s Chengdu, prepared to take you on a journey back to the region’s yesteryears.

Optimise your budget with the set meal which includes 15 dishes. For RM69.90, you can indulge in dishes like pork, fish, meatballs, vegetables, noodles, and other hotpot ingredients. Dunk them in the signature Chengdu Butter Mala Yuan Yang Pot (RM29.90), featuring a butter mala soup alongside with your choice of pork bone, tomato, or mushroom broth. 

Don’t forget to add on their recommended items like Iberico Collar (RM18.90), Meltique Marbled Beef (RM20.90), Golden Coin Beef Tripe (RM13.90), and Duck Blood (RM9.90). There is much more to explore on their extensive menu. 

119, Jalan Mutiara Emas 2A, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
+607 288 0668
Daily: 12pm – 1am
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10. Shu Daxia HotPot

Hailing all the way from Chengdu, Shu Daxia Hot Pot at Sutera Utama is the establishment’s first outlet in Malaysia. It promises to serve only high-quality hotpot, which has gained the favour of the locals. Don’t miss out if you’re seeking an authentic China-style hotpot.

Guests are allowed to mix up to 3 types of broth in a pot, with prices starting from RM29. The soup is served in a pot with dragon head-shaped handles, surrounded by the meat you order. You’ll find most of the signature meat being offered in a set; consider the Iberian Pork + Beef Rib Eye (RM59) to savour both types in one go.

Complement your meal with the ‘BingFen’ Crystal Jelly (RM4), a refreshing jelly topped with watermelon, raisins, and haw flakes, or Deep Fried Rice Cake With Brown Sugar (RM18). These exquisite dishes are sure to provide you with a culinary experience like no other.

101, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/2, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
+6014 308 5930
Daily: 12pm – 12am
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