10 Pots Steamboat & Grill, Cyberjaya: An Affordable All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Worth Trying

One thing I’ve come to appreciate as I’ve gotten older is how difficult it can be to find time to catch up with the people you care about.

Life gets busy. Work takes over. Before you know it, weeks or even months have passed since your last proper conversation. So whenever my best friend and I manage to find a day that works for both of us, we make the most of it.

This time, we decided to skip our usual café catch-up and go for something a little more exciting.

Steamboat.

There’s just something about cooking your own food, trying different sauces, and sitting around a table that naturally makes conversations last longer. You don’t rush through the meal. You take your time, talk about everything that’s happened since you last met, and somehow end up staying much longer than you originally planned.

After looking around for a few options, we settled on 10 Pots Steamboat & Grill in Cyberjaya. I’d heard good things about it, especially about the variety of ingredients and the individual hot pot concept, so I was looking forward to finally seeing what all the fuss was about.

✅ About 10 Pots Steamboat & Grill

10 Pots Steamboat & Grill is one of the restaurant concepts under 10 Gram Gourmet, a Malaysian food and beverage group known for operating several dining brands, including 10 Gram Café, 10 Thai, and 10 Bakers & Steak. The name “10 Gram” itself comes from the first letters of its four founders’ names, while the number 10 symbolises perfection, reflecting the team’s shared passion for creating memorable dining experiences.

Staying true to the philosophy of the 10 Gram Gourmet group, 10 Pots focuses on creating a casual dining experience where good food brings people together. Combining steamboat and grill with an all-you-can-eat buffet, the restaurant offers a wide selection of ingredients, multiple soup bases, and a relaxed atmosphere that’s equally suited for family meals, gatherings with friends, or casual lunch dates.

Today, 10 Pots has expanded to several locations across Malaysia, including Cyberjaya, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Nilai, and Kemaman. The brand continues to provide an affordable dining experience that encourages people to slow down, share a meal, and enjoy quality time together.

✅ First Impressions

The first thing I noticed about 10 Pots was just how spacious it felt.

Unlike some buffet restaurants where the tables are packed closely together, 10 Pots gives diners plenty of personal space. The tables are comfortably spread out, making the restaurant feel open rather than cramped, even during busier periods. They also offer a mix of seating arrangements, from smaller tables for couples and friends to larger tables that are perfect for families or bigger groups.

One thing I’ve learned after visiting a few times is that timing makes a big difference.

I usually arrive before 12 PM, and I’ve almost always been able to walk straight in without waiting. The only time I experienced a queue was when I arrived after 1 PM, which wasn’t surprising considering how popular the restaurant is during lunch hours. If you’re planning your first visit, I’d definitely recommend coming a little earlier if you want to avoid the crowds.

I also have one small tip that made my later visits much more enjoyable.

If possible, avoid sitting next to the large windows.

The natural light is lovely, but once the hot pot starts bubbling and the grill heats up, the afternoon sun coming through the glass can make the table feel surprisingly warm. After trying those seats once, I now prefer sitting further inside the restaurant, where the air-conditioning or fan keeps everything much more comfortable.

Another thing I really like is how thoughtfully the restaurant is laid out. The buffet counter and sauce station are positioned right in the middle of the dining area, making them easy to access from almost every table. You never have to walk too far to refill your ingredients or mix another bowl of sauce, which makes the whole dining experience feel smooth and convenient.

By the time we’d settled into our seats, I already had a good feeling about the place.

It felt clean, organised, and relaxed… exactly the kind of atmosphere you hope for when you’re about to spend the next couple of hours enjoying steamboat with good company.

✅ The Menu & What We Ordered

One of the things I liked about 10 Pots was how straightforward the whole dining concept is.

Before we were seated, a staff member greeted us at the entrance and explained how everything worked. We were first asked to choose:

🍲 2 soup bases from a selection of 8 flavours

🥩 One grill meat, with options including:

Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Seafood

🥬 What’s at the Buffet Station?

I honestly wasn’t expecting the buffet to have this much variety.

Alongside the usual hot pot ingredients, you’ll also find:

Fresh vegetables
Mushrooms
Tofu
Fish balls & meatballs
Noodles
Seafood

There were also several ready-to-eat dishes available, including:

Fried rice
Mashed potatoes
French fries
Popcorn chicken
Other rotating cooked items

🌶️ Sauce Station

One of my favourite parts of the restaurant was definitely the sauce station.

There was a generous selection of sauces and condiments that allowed you to create your own dipping sauce exactly the way you like it. My go-to combination was a spicy Thai-style mix with garlic, bird’s eye chillies, and coriander. I also mixed sesame dressing with chilli oil, which reminded me a little of the dipping sauce at Sukiya and turned out to be surprisingly delicious.

🥤 Drinks & Dessert

The drinks were fairly simple during our visit, with just two options available: orange juice and a bright blue drink that I couldn’t quite identify. Whatever it was, I absolutely loved it. It tasted light, refreshing, and slightly citrusy, and before I knew it, I’d already gone back for another refill.

To finish the meal, there was a small dessert station with:

Watermelon
Orange slices
Sponge cake
Ice cream with DIY sprinkles

It wasn’t the biggest dessert selection I’ve seen at a buffet, but it was more than enough to end the meal on a sweet note.

💡 Come hungry! Everything is unlimited. Feel free to go back for more ingredients, cooked dishes, drinks, sauces, and desserts as many times as you like.

✅ The Food Quality

After making a few trips to the buffet, it was finally time to see if the food lived up to our expectations.

I was genuinely impressed with the chicken.

It was fresh, tender, and already cut into bite-sized pieces, making it incredibly easy to grill. Personally, I never even thought about cooking it in the soup. I simply grilled each piece until lightly charred, then dipped it straight into my homemade sauce. It was simple, but honestly, that’s how I enjoyed it most.

The beef, however, wasn’t quite for me during our first visit.

It had a stronger, slightly gamey flavour that just isn’t something I personally enjoy. Even my best friend, who almost always chooses beef, admitted afterwards that it tasted a little overpowering. She still finished everything on her plate, but after lunch we ended up looking for coffee… partly because we wanted dessert, and partly because she wanted something to help get rid of the lingering flavour.

Thankfully, that turned out to be a one-off experience. We’ve been back several times since, and the beef has been much better. Neither of us noticed that strong flavour again, which makes me think it was simply an off day rather than a reflection of their usual quality.

Apart from that first beef experience, I was genuinely happy with the rest of the meal. Both soup bases were flavourful, the buffet ingredients tasted fresh, and everything felt well stocked throughout our visit. The sauce station quickly became one of my favourite parts of the restaurant, and I found myself making more trips there than I probably needed just to experiment with different combinations.

In fact, my best friend told me she actually preferred 10 Pots over Sukiya, especially when it came to the soup bases and dipping sauces. After trying both myself, I have to say… I agree.

✅ Is 10 Pots Worth the Price?

We visited on a weekend, when the buffet was priced at RM43.90 per person. Weekday prices are even lower, making it an even better deal if your schedule is flexible.

Considering everything that’s included, unlimited ingredients, your choice of soup bases, a personal grill, cooked dishes, free-flow drinks, desserts, and a well-stocked sauce bar, I genuinely think it offers excellent value for money.

What made the experience even better was the atmosphere. The restaurant wasn’t overcrowded during our visit, so we could take our time, enjoy our meal, and catch up without feeling rushed to free up the table.

For me, that’s what makes a good buffet worth returning to. It’s not just about eating as much as you can.

It’s about enjoying good food, good company, and leaving feeling like you got more than what you paid for.

✅ Location & Opening Hours

10 Pots Steamboat & Grill is located inside Tamarind Square, one of Cyberjaya’s most distinctive lifestyle hubs. Surrounded by lush greenery and modern open-air architecture, it’s a refreshing place to enjoy a leisurely meal away from the usual shopping mall setting.

The restaurant also has another outlet at Ayer@8, Putrajaya, which is even more convenient if you’re based around Putrajaya. I only found that out while paying for our meal, and safe to say, I’ll probably be visiting that branch the next time a steamboat craving hits.

📍 Cyberjaya Outlet (Reviewed)

10 Pots Steamboat & Grill
Tamarind Square,
Persiaran Multimedia,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor.

📍 Other Outlet

10 Pots Steamboat & Grill
Ayer@8, Presint 8,
62250 Putrajaya.

🕒 Opening Hours

Daily: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Opening hours may change from time to time, so it’s always a good idea to check their latest updates before visiting.

Check the website here: 10gramgourmet

Things to Know Before You Visit

Parking is available throughout Tamarind Square.
Try to arrive before 12 PM. Most of my visits have been before noon, and I’ve never had to wait for a table. The only time I experienced a queue was when I arrived after 1 PM, so if you’d rather avoid the lunch crowd, coming a little earlier is a good idea.
The restaurant is located on the upper floor. This is something I wish I’d known during my first visit.

My best friend and I accidentally parked on the wrong side of Tamarind Square and ended up walking around in circles trying to find the restaurant. We were convinced we were lost until one of the staff at a nearby convenience store pointed us in the right direction.

As it turned out, 10 Pots was upstairs, right in front of the elevator… the very same elevator we’d somehow walked straight past without noticing.

Looking back now, we can’t help but laugh about it. Hopefully, this little tip saves you from making the same mistake we did.

✅ Final Thoughts

Would I come back again?

Absolutely.

10 Pots isn’t trying to reinvent the steamboat experience, and I think that’s exactly why I enjoy it. Good soup bases, fresh ingredients, plenty of variety, and a relaxed atmosphere are sometimes all you really need.

I’ve been back several times since my first visit, and that’s probably the biggest compliment I can give. The quality has remained consistent, the service has always been friendly, and knowing there’s a branch in Putrajaya makes it even easier to return whenever the craving hits.

But if I’m being honest, I don’t think I’ll remember exactly how many plates we finished that afternoon.

What I’ll remember most is spending a few unhurried hours catching up with one of my favourite people over good food. Somehow, that made the meal taste even better.

If you’re looking for an affordable all-you-can-eat steamboat around Cyberjaya or Putrajaya, I genuinely think 10 Pots is well worth a visit.

Wanderhoney Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.8/5)