5 Places You Can Go for Steamboat in Miri

Who doesn’t love a good old steamboat meal? I know I do. The steamy hot broth paired with some meats and vegetables. You just feel so warm inside when you take a sip. It is just so delightful. Well, this article is about 5 steamboat places you should try in Miri.

1. 883 Steamboat and BBQ

883 Steamboat Buffet is the place to go when you want to have a big feast. It’s an all you can eat steamboat buffet. So, better save up some space in your tummy before dining in.

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883 Steamboat has lots of food for you to grill or enjoy with a bowl of warm soup. You can choose between chicken broth or tom yam broth. 883 Steamboat serves a wide selection of meats marinated in different sauces. You can have unlimited lamb , beef or chicken. They also include some other parts of the animal such as chicken liver and chicken tail . Just imagine your meat sizzling on your grill , packed with flavour from the sauce. It’s just so mouth watering.

883 Steamboat offers free flow of drinks.

All of this heat from the steamboat will make you thirsty but not to worry as there is a free flow of cordial drinks, Chinese tea and cendol for you to quench your thirst. There are also carbonated drinks in cans and bottles but those require additional charge.

One of the best things about 883 steamboats is they have so many promotions. It’s just another good reason for you to have a feast here. The prices are as the image below:

Location:

Shop Name: 883 Steamboat and BBQ

Address: Halal Buffet Steamboat BBQ, 537, Jalan Kipas, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

Operating Hours & Offday: 5pm-12am

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Status: Halal

Instagram Account: @883buffetsteamboatandbbq

2. Golden Mookata Steamboat and BBQ

Golden Mookata is one of Mirian’s go to places for a steamboat feast. It is very often that you can see that the restaurant is packed with regular customers enjoying their meal. If you are thinking of dining in , do make a reservation beforehand to make sure you get a seat at a table. “What makes Golden Mookata a crowd pleaser?”, you may ask. Let’s look into it, shall we?

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First thing on the list would be the broth that they serve. It is super tasty and flavourful. They serve two types of broth which are the classical pork bone broth and tom yam broth. One sip of that delicious warm broth will just give you a warm feeling in your stomach. The broth is just well seasoned, not too heavy and not too light on the taste. So don’t worry about the broth over powering your taste palate.

Huge platter with multiple choices to choose from.

Let’s talk about the food. Once you are seated, you will be served a huge platter of goodies for you to cook in your broth or grill. The plate will consist of slices of meat, fresh vegetables , prawns and other bits of food. Once you finish that platter, you can get refills. Just head over to the food counter to get what you desire.

The meats are thinly sliced by a machine and placed on a plate. You’ll get another plate filled with meat when you go for a refill. The meats are not marinated with sauces so that you can taste the simplicity and sweetness of the meat. Other than meats, there are also other selections for you to choose from such as seafood.

There are also other small details that make Golden Mookata such a great place for a steamboat session. One of which is the complimentary refillable drinks. All the heat from the steamboat will definitely be getting you thirsty. They also provide a variety of desserts which is another huge bonus. Once you are satisfied with the steamboat, you can enjoy some cake, puddings and ice cream!

Location:

Shop Name: Golden Mookata BBQ

Address: Golden Mookata BBQ ,Jalan Marina Utama, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

Operating Hours & Off day: 5.30pm-10pm , Monday offday

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Status: non halal

Facebook: Golden Mookata Bar-B-Q

3. 聚仙阁旋转小火锅(Ju Xian Ge)

Ju Xian Ge is one of the few rotating steamboat restaurants in Miri. The food will be served Katenzushi style meaning on a conveyor belt just like how they serve sushi in most of the Japanese restaurants. So all you need to do is sit down and pick what you wish to add in your steamboat from the conveyor belt.

Are you a person who loves hot steamy broth? Well, you should definitely try Ju Xian Ge. There are more selections of broth flavours compared to other places. The classic pork bone broth, tomato broth and different types of spicy broth such as tom yam broth and Chinese style spicy broth known as 麻辣.

Wide selection of condiments.

The broths that they prepare are well seasoned and tasty. You can taste the umami flavour coming through with just one sip. So choose the broth of your choice and you are good to go. Have a sit at the bar and a pot of hot and scrumptious soup will be served.

One thing worth mentioning about this place is the wide selection of condiments that they provide. Most of the condiments are based on and inspired by Chinese cuisine that you rarely find at other restaurants. So feel free to explore and play mix and match.

Location:

Shop Name: 聚仙阁旋转小火锅

Address: 聚仙阁旋转小火锅, Lot 2074, GF, Lrg Marina 5/1, Marina Square I, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

Operating Hours & Off day: 11.30am-10.30pm

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Status: Non-Halal

Facebook Account: 聚仙阁旋转小火锅

4. Sam Steamboat BBQ Cafe

Sam Steamboat BBQ Cafe has been operating for many years and has earned many regular customers. It is one of the most crowded steamboat spots in Miri.

Image source : Facebook – Sam Steamboat BBQ Cafe

You can enjoy different types of meat at Sam’s Steamboat and BBQ. Ranging from lamb to pork. One of my personal favourites would be the pork. This is because the pork is well seasoned and has a very significant taste. After the pork is grilled to perfection, it is just so delicious. Perfectly golden on the outside.

Absolutely divine. Also, the meat is cut into a generous size so you really can savor the taste.

You can also help yourself with some fresh vegetables or seafood.

Sam’s steamboat offers ready cooked meals.

Sam’s steamboat and BBQ also offers some ready cooked meals for you while your steamboat is cooking. Thus, you don’t need to be hungry while you wait for your food to cook in the steamboat. After you have had your steamboat , feel free to have some ice cream for dessert. It is a buffet style restaurant so scoop all you want.

Location:

Shop Name: Sam Steamboat BBQ Cafe

Address: Ground Floor ,Sam Steamboat BBQ Cafe, Boulevard Commercial Centre, 98000 Miri, Sarawak

Operating Hours & Off day:

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Status: Non-Halal

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5. Senda Shabu Shabu

I’m sure that many of you have heard of shabu shabu restaurants before. Shabu Shabu is a Japanese nabemono hotpot dish. It mainly consists of thinly sliced meats and vegetables. The ingredients are cooked piece by piece at the dinner table. When you dine in at Senda Shabu Shabu, each and everyone at the table will be served their own personal pot so that you can enjoy your Shabu Shabu just the way you like it.

Shabu Shabu is often served with red meat such as beef but you can also pick other meats off the menu.

Fresh meat that will work up your appetite.

The meat served at Senda Shabu Shabu is fresh and has great quality. Beautiful red meat with marbling of fat in between the tissues of the meat. The sight of plates of thinly sliced meat will surely work up your appetite and get you excited for the meal. Aside from meats, fresh vegetables are also served in Shabu Shabu. The common vegetables that you will find are Chinese cabbage, Shiitake and Enokitake Mushrooms.

So, how do you actually eat Shabu Shabu the right way? No, you don’t put everything into the broth in one go. This will only cause the thinly sliced meats to overcook. So , what you should do is submerge the thinly sliced meat or vegetables in the pot of broth that is known is dashi. Stir the meat around and it should be done in a few seconds. That is the purpose of having the meat thinly sliced. After you take the meat out of the broth, dip it into the sauce and pair it with some white rice. Sounds lovely right? Head over to Senda Shabu Shabu to give it a try.