I am not really a fan of steamboat but decided to give JPot a try after many recommendations by friends. There happen to be one while I was doing some shopping at Vivocity so I got a number for it and waited for around 30 minutes before we got our table.
The steamboat scene has changed quite a bit since the steamboat days in the 90s. In the 90s steamboat ingredients are usually different types of balls (e.g. fish ball, sotong ball, meat ball, etc) and meat is just usual pieces of chicken and pork. There is also a period where steamboat cum bbq is very popular (where seoul garden started). Today steamboat ingredients are made up of very fresh and quality meat and vegetables. There is also a wide variety of sauces for it to mix and match to suit your taste bud.
I went for the fish head soup base, there is quite a number of big chunks of fish in the soup, but I feel that the soup is abit blend.
As for the sauce I just followed the recommended JPot sauce (there is a list at the sauce station). It taste quite ok.
I must say that the quality of the meat is very good and the thickness is just right not too thick and not too thin, just dipping it in the soup for a few seconds and the meat is cooked.
The scallop is very fresh and crunchy. These are dishes which you do not see in steamboat shops in the 90s, same goes of the sliced meat above. All these could be influence for Japan, Korea and China.
We also ordered the fish, its the only sliced fish where the proportion isn't too big for too. They should offer half portion for other fish selection instead of 1 whole fish which is too much for 2. The liver is very fresh as well, again I find the portion too much for 2.
We also order some vegetables for a balance meal and cellophane noodles, some how I feel weird if there is no noodles or rice when eating steamboat.
The meal was quite satisfying, the only complain will be they portion (they should consider offering half portion order). Will like to try the Hai Di Lao next, which alot of people are recommending as well.
JPot Vivocity
1 Harbour Front Walk
#01-53
Operating Hours: 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 01:00 (Fri)
12:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 23:00 (Mon - Thu)
12:00 - 01:00 (Sat)
12:00 - 23:00 (Sun)
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