Jonathan Lee
A delicious spot in Chinatown for a hearty meal! If you’re craving good hot pot and a variety of ingredients to choose from, Happy Lamb will serve you well. Make sure to add your name to the online waitlist, as this place gets very busy. We chose the basic all you can eat, and all the included meats were delicious. There were a plethora of vegetables and other toppings along with the classic sauce bar to customize your hot pot to your greatest desire. We enjoyed both the original and spicy marrow broth. This was a comforting meal as the weather begins to plummet!
… morekarina k
You can make your own soup with very fresh vegetables and noodles and you can also have dessert like sesame balls with red bean paste as well as all you can eat soft serve vanilla or chocolate or mix ice cream. Parking is on the street. If it’s your birthday, you can eat for free as long as you bring three other people. There is no à la cart menu so you have to do all you can eat for every single person at the restaurant. Great deal if you are hungry and esp if you like to make your own soup base. They charge $2 per person for soup base.
… moreYa-Hsin Chen
The staff are really friendly and always on top of things. The meat quality is good, even on the regular menu. I’ve tried both premium and non-premium sets—premium hits harder on flavor, but the regular is still solid.
Today I had the spicy hot pot and the tomato broth. Super flavorful, the ingredients soaked up the broth really well. If you like bold flavors, you’d love it.
I come here with my friends every week—literally part of my routine now. Always a good choice.
… moresimi
Absolutely disappointed with this place! I have visited this location in the past, in September 2025 and loved it so much I came to try it again on Tuesday (02/26) at 7pm only to have the worst experience. I stopped by Tuesday evening with three of my friends and we all have been throwing up, been sick, and dealing with diarrhea ever since. I do not know if it was the broth, meat, or vegetables but something was seriously wrong and this has grown to be a health hazard. I will unfortunately never return here again. Please do better, your customers’ health and safety should be of utmost priority this is completely unacceptable.
… moreMaira Ejaz
Definitely bring a big group because they give you a lot of meat. The lamb is halal (confirmed by staff). They separate the types of broths for you based on vegetarian/dietary preferences. Very hospitable service and there no rush to get you in and out. Make a reservation because the wait can be long but there’s other places in Chinatown you can visit while you wait!
… moreLatoya Smith
Happy Lamb Hot Pot is a popular restaurant known for its flavorful and interactive hot pot dining experience. Guests can choose from a variety of broths, fresh meats, vegetables, and noodles, allowing for a customizable and engaging meal.
Many customers appreciate the high-quality ingredients and the lively, social atmosphere, making it a great place to dine with friends or family. The staff is usually friendly and helpful, assisting with cooking tips and ensuring a smooth experience.
During busy times, there may be a wait, but the fun experience and delicious food make it worthwhile. Overall, Happy Lamb Hot Pot is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy authentic and interactive hot pot cuisine.
… moreMasada Uwriyela
I came here two weeks ago when I was in Chicago Chinatown and I have been craving this ever sense. The prices are amazing for all you can eat. The variety is amazing the quality is so good. This is my new favorite place. Today I got up early and drove through the Rain from Wisconsin to Chicago to eat here. Trip well worth it. Amazing customer service food and the atmosphere is so welcomingband up to date. I love Chinatown and all the kindness that comes with it. Gratitude See yall in 2 weeks Happy Lamb staff
… moreMuffy Alegre
If I can give a hundred stars to this establishment, I would! We accidentally discovered this restaurant and was surprised that their meat is Halal. We had to bring the whole family for Valentine’s Day because we cant stop rambling about how good their food is. Leasar is the one who served us and she is the most reliable and friendly staff there is. We cant wait to go back and have their famous fried lamb shank.
… moreClay Palmer
Definitely go with the premium menu, it is currently $36.99 and well worth it. Some of the best lamb I’ve ever had. The wagyu and ribeye were a close second. The buffet selection is huge too and the sauce bar is stocked frequently. Plenty of options even got vegetarians. You can choose up to three broths per table for $2.99 more. Definitely going back for my birthday.
… moreSimona Bambina
Loved the experience. Staff were very helpful. Food was delicious. Easy to find but paid street parking. Sake is nice and good prices for good portions. Self serve bar is a plus. It was a lot of meat for two so be mindful of your order so you not to waste so much. I would come here often.
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