KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 29 -- Growing up, my family wasn't into steamboat; a fact that hasn't changed till now.

A steamboat meal for me is all about friends and colleagues gathering around the steaming pot and eating our choice of goodies, while everyone spills the tea on various things... including office politics!

This particular type of steamboat has been made popular in Penang, where charcoal fire is used for extra heat with the signature tall funnel in the middle of the pot.

Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot started about a year ago in Taman Gembira but has spread their wings to open another outlet in SS2 next to ESH Electrical.

Early next year, another outlet will open in Klang.

With one type of steamboat, the choice is how big a portion you...