This lalapot spot in Sri Petaling is open till 3am & you can make s’mores for dessert

Have you been on the hunt for a late night makan spot that’s as fun as it is tasty? Tucked away in Sri Petaling is 5pm Lalapot offering a DIY sauce station and a lalapot experience that will make you feel like you’re at a steamboat eatery.

Open till 3am daily, this joint is ideal for soup enthusiasts looking for a satisfying supper. I mean, just picture this: a fiery cooking show right at your table, with 12 different soup bases to choose from—each bubbling up with flavour while you build your dream dipping sauce. Sounds pretty darn good, doesn’t it?

5pm Lalapot

Image Credit: Cheong Wan Yee on Google Review (left), 赖恩 (right)

Now, you might be wondering, why 5pm Lalapot? Well, the clue’s in its operating hours. This eatery opens its doors at 5pm daily, which means, unfortunately, it can’t become your new go-to lunch spot. Still, it certainly makes up for it once the evening rolls around.

Walking by, 5pm Lalapot may seem like just another one of KL’s many lalapot spots, making it easily overlooked, but a quick Google search will tell you that this place boasts a 4.9 star rating, with a slew of positive reviews. It’s certainly one of those places you’ll want to add to your must-try list to see what all the fuss is about.

Now, let’s talk about what really makes 5pm Lalapot stand out—its soups! Unlike most lalapot places, they have a range of 12 different soup bases to choose from, ranging from RM25 to RM58. Variety and affordability, we like it!

Image Credit: Ong Ong Lee on Google Review (left), Key Qi (right)

Each pot of soup is cooked on top of charcoal, adding a favourable smokiness to your meal. You’ll also be treated to a live fire show right at your table, as they pour the Chinese wine into the pots.

P.S. You might want to lean back a little as it can get pretty fiery.

It’s not lalapot without soup

For those of you who get easily overwhelmed by a long list of options, fret not, they have four bestselling soups, making it rather easy for you to narrow down your options—you can hardly go wrong with bestsellers.

Image Credit: Mr Ze on Google Review (left), Ong Ong Lee (right)

Their bestsellers showcase widely differing soups, each offering something unique, which we think is pretty cool. Their Signature Lala Soup (RM25) is a lala lover’s dream. It’s sweet and briny, offering you all that natural flavour from the freshest clams. Simply but oh-so-satisfying.

If you’re looking for something a little more unexpected, try their Coconut Chicken Pot (RM55). This pot includes chicken, an array of herbs, and the water and flesh from a whole coconut, before it’s topped with a light broth and left to simmer. It may sound a little odd, but just wait till you try it, we bet you’ll be spooning up every last drop. The coconut flesh adds a unique depth you didn’t know you were missing out on.

For something with a little more of a kick (hello, mala fans), we’d recommend their Flaming Mala Soup (RM38). A claypot of fiery goodness that will make your taste buds tingle or cry, both in the best way possible. There’s nothing like a good mala broth for supper, am I right?

If you’re looking to impress someone with something a bit more luxe and fragrant, then opt for their Herbal Wine Prawn Soup (RM58). With a dash of Chinese wine and a mix of herbs, it’s aromatic, comforting, and gao, loaded with fresh prawns that add a savoury kick.

Can you believe that they have 8 more options for you to choose from? You’re sure to find one that speaks to you.

DIY sauce station

Image Credit: Chai Manlei on Google Review (left), Hana C (right)

The fun doesn’t stop at choosing your soup base. 5pm Lalapot claims to be a lalapot eatery with a fun steamboat concept, and it’s no ordinary steamboat thanks to their DIY sauce station.

This is your time to shine, people; get creative and build your own masterpiece dipping sauce from a variety of in-house-made options. Whether you like your sauce tangy, salty, or packed with flamin’ heat, they’ve got something to match your every mood. Talk about being your own sauce master, who doesn’t love that?

The DIY sauce station doesn’t fulfil its purpose if you don’t have a range of goodies to dip into your signature sauce. Meet 5pm Lalapot’s Hotpot Additions, with epic extras to level-up your meal. With hotpot favourites like cheese tofu and stuffed meatballs, this section has over 20 items ranging between RM3 to RM15.

In all honesty, it’s these little touches and extras—a DIY sauce station and hotpot additions—that elevate your experience at 5pm Lalapot and make each bite all the more satisfying. So don’t hesitate to load up and feast!

Their Side Dishes are equally enticing, with options ranging from RM7 to RM16. They’ve got fried handmade pork dumplings and spicy mala tempura, to good ol’ crispy fried chicken wings. Sides that taste as comforting and satisfying as they sound.

S’mores galore

Image Credit: Vicky Thong on Google Review (left), Bboy 666 (right)

The magic at 5pm Lalapot continues. At the end of every meal, you can opt to indulge in s’mores. That’s right, you get to smoke your own marshmallows over the charcoal fire and construct your perfect s’more between crackers, just like in the Hallmark Christmas movies.

We say it’s the perfect indulgent dessert after a brothy meal.

So there you have it folks, another late-night makan spot that’s fun, customisable, and delicious. Grab your friends and family and head to 5pm Lalapot where you can tuck into some piping hot claypot broths as late as 2am in the morning. It’s a supper spot that won’t let you down.