It’s not always easy to find a day when both my best friend and I are free.
We can go weeks without seeing each other, not because we don’t want to meet, but because life gets busy. So whenever we finally find a day that works for both of us, we make sure to spend it together.
Our usual plan is pretty simple. Find a café, order something to eat and spend a few hours catching up.
When we finally found a day that worked for both of us, we decided to switch things up and have steamboat instead.
I remember looking through a few places before we settled on 10 Pots. I had heard good things about the variety of ingredients and the hot pot and grill concept, so I was curious to try it for myself.
Little did I know that 10 Pots would become one of the places we go to whenever we manage to find time for lunch together.
✅ About 10 Pots Steamboat & Grill
10 Pots Steamboat & Grill is one of the dining concepts under 10 Gram Gourmet, the Malaysian group behind brands such as 10 Gram, 10 Thai and 10 Bakers & Steak.
The restaurant is officially halal-certified by JAKIM, making it an option for those looking for a halal steamboat and grill meal.
The concept is pretty straightforward: steamboat and grill in one meal, with an all-you-can-eat buffet where you can pick your own ingredients, choose your soup bases and grill whatever you fancy.
What I like about 10 Pots is the hot pot setup. Instead of everyone having to agree on one soup, you can choose two different flavours at the same table, and you can grill your food too. It makes lunch with a friend a lot easier when we don’t necessarily want the same thing. The buffet has plenty to choose from, but the whole setup is still simple and easy to enjoy.
✅ First Impressions
The first thing I noticed about 10 Pots was how spacious it felt.
Unlike some buffet restaurants where the tables are packed closely together, 10 Pots gives diners plenty of room. There are different seating arrangements too, from smaller tables for couples and friends to larger tables for families and groups.
After visiting a few times, I’ve learned that where you sit can make a bit of a difference too. 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. I tried sitting there once and now prefer the tables further inside, where the air-conditioning or fan keeps things much more comfortable.
Apart from that, I really like 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 settled into our seats, I already had a good feeling about the place. It felt clean, organised and easy to navigate.
✅ The Menu & What We Ordered
Before we were seated, a staff member greeted us at the entrance and explained how everything worked. He then asked us to choose:
- Two soup bases from a selection of 8 flavours
- Two choices of meats, with options including:
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- Beef
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Seafood
He then led us to our table while another staff member prepared the meat and soup bases. While they were getting everything ready, I headed over to the buffet station to see what was available and pick out the ingredients I wanted.
- What’s at the Buffet Station?
I wasn’t expecting the buffet to have this much variety. Alongside the usual hot pot ingredients, you’ll also find:
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- Fresh vegetables
- Mushrooms
- Tofu
- Fish balls & meatballs
- Noodles
- Seafood
- Ready-to-eat dishes:
(The selection can vary depending on the day, but during my visits, I found options such as:)
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- Fried rice / Fried noodles
- Mashed potatoes
- Mac & Cheese
- French fries
- Popcorn chicken
- Other rotating cooked items
- 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.
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.
- 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:
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- 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, ready-to-eat 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 on 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, it 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, so I think we simply got an off batch that day.
Apart from that first beef experience, I was genuinely happy with the rest of the meal. Both soup bases were flavourful, the buffet ingredients were fresh, and everything felt well stocked throughout our visit.
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 good value for money.
For me, that’s what makes a buffet worth returning to.
It’s not just about eating as much as you can. It’s about getting enough variety to make the meal feel worthwhile without feeling like you’re paying just for the buffet concept.
✅ Location & Opening Hours
10 Pots Steamboat & Grill is located inside Tamarind Square in Cyberjaya. 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.
📍 10 Pots Steamboat & Grill (Reviewed)
Tamarind Square, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor.
(Halal Certified Outlets)
📍 10 Pots Steamboat & Grill
Ayer@8, Presint 8, 62250 Putrajaya.
(Halal Certified Outlets)
🕒 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.
✅ Would I come back again?
Absolutely.
10 Pots has become one of our favourite places for steamboat, and I think that says enough. We’ve been back several times since our first visit, and the food has remained consistently good.
The staff have always been friendly too.
I probably won’t remember exactly how many plates we finished on those visits. I do remember one particular visit when I got a little too excited with the all-you-can-eat concept and ate way more than I should have. I ended up throwing up because I didn’t realise I had reached my limit. Haha.
Thankfully, the restaurant has a clean and comfortable restroom, so I had somewhere to recover before heading home.
What I remember most, though, is sitting there with one of my favourite people, eating, talking and catching up without having to rush anywhere.
I think that’s what makes 10 Pots special to me. It has become more than just a place we go for steamboat. It’s one of those places we naturally end up at when we finally manage to find time for lunch together.
If you’re looking for an affordable all-you-can-eat steamboat around Cyberjaya or Putrajaya, 10 Pots is definitely worth trying.
Wanderhoney Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8/5)
Read More Here: 10 Pots vs. Suki-Ya
Love,
Auri Duham🌻
