The Service was good but the whole hot pot experience was honestly hard to navigate in a large group. The food was okay, but truly just okay. I believe the price is not proportionate to the quantity or quality of the food. read more

Best brunch place in Chicago is Tempo on Chestnut. Not beautiful just delicious and speedy.

Best AYCE Hotpot in Chicago. This is my preferred location due to due to size and access at the food bar, but each location is the same concept and you will get consistent quality. The meat quality is more than sufficient for the price and they don't pace you unless you get really crazy. This is the kind of place you go to conceive a food baby. You will leave too full to drive right if you do it correctly. Wear clothes you plan on washing right after you go as the smell and oils are strong, but that just means REAL flavor. read more

I've been to this location a couple times now and I like that it's not overly crowded. It's busy, but the ambiance does not feel rushed at all. The staff is nice and friendly and the servers are pretty attentive always checking in to see if we needed anything which was nice. The buffet selection of veggies and the food were all kept nice and clean as well. The meat options with the different tiers are fairly priced. I can always eat hot pot, so I can say this is a location I would come back to. It was definitely an enjoyable experience. read more

Solid AYCE hotpot experience! Decent variety of vegetables and lamb/beef, and the sauce bar is great! The lamb shank alone would be worth splurging for the more expensive AYCE option -- it's savory, salty, fatty and so addictive with the spice mix you can dip the meat into. It's no QiaoLin since the options are more limited, there's less complimentary snacks in addition to the sauce bar, and the ambiance isn't as nice, BUT the service is still great and attentive considering they have to keep up with everyone ordering all they can eat :) It's located right on Halsted where there's metered street parking, but as long as there isn't a game at the White Sox Stadium, the parking along Emerald (or any surrounding residential streets) should be free! Would recommend for when the Yelp waitlist at QiaoLin is just way too long and you need some comforting hotpot! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot never disappoints. The service is great--they're always attentive and quick to get us whatever we need. The ambiance is on point, with beautiful decorations that change with the seasons and really add to the experience. The food is consistently amazing. The never-ending spicy broth is our go-to every time, and the dumplings are always fresh and flavorful. The oysters are another standout and a must-order. Overall, great service, great food, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

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I'm giving Happy Lamb Hot Pot a 3.5-star rating because while the experience was decent, it didn't quite hit that 4- or 5-star mark for me. The restaurant is clean and the service was efficient, but the ingredient selection left me a little disappointed. Specifically, I was really craving watercress to balance out the heavy meats, but they didn't have it on the menu during my visit. . ​Aside from that, everything else was pretty okay. The lamb was sliced thin and tasted fresh, and the signature herbal bone broth had that nice, fragrant aroma Happy Lamb is known for. The fish balls and tofu were standard quality, and the dipping sauce station was well-stocked and tidy. It's a reliable spot if you're in the neighborhood and want a consistent, middle-of-the-road hot pot meal, but the lack of certain vegetable variety kept it from being a standout experience. read more

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Loved our server! We went in an hour before closing and he told us to take our time and made sure we were full. They redecorated the hallway which was super cute. The food options are less than I remember but maybe because we went a little late. read more

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This place... everything was AhMazing. The food. So fresh and tasty. The service. The sweetest EVER. I would go back just to be friends with the sweetest chica I think I've met my in whole life. I'm 47. I've met a ton of people. You get seated. You order whatever kind of broth you wanna cook in. There's also an option to have a split pot so you can have two different options. You order the meats you want served to your table then you get other foods off the buffet. Such a great little time with whomever you're with. Well. As long as you're enjoying your company. The bathrooms were clean. Note: Would totally make reservations. We waited for about an hour. This was absolutely our fault. Paid street parking. I 100% recommend. I will definitely be back... read more

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Lamb who got ask for a different kind of Meats!They served it in many different ways!

I've been to the location in Chinatown before but this was my first time in Bridgeport. There is a standard dining section and several rooms for larger parties. My fiancé and I we seated in one of these rooms with a group of ladies, a small barrier diving the table. To be clear this was not meant to be like a hibachi situation. It was intento be two separate tables. I didn't like this. We all talked in normal voices and there was no "overlap" but it was awkward. That being said the food was great. We got each of the lamb options, the Wagu and ribeye. All were delicious. I think the buffet in Chinatown has a bigger selection. I also enjoyed my Mai Thai. Overall it was still a good date night but I will ask to be seated in the main dining area next time. read more

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Good to eat all the protein you want and veggies too. The staff is helpful but don't answer too many questions. read more

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This was my first time at Hot Pot. Sooooo gooood I went two days in a row. The restaurant was nice inside and easy to navigate. Servers were decent, it was hard to find someone to help the day I went honestly but I just chalked it up to them being busy read more

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This location is always my favorite hot pot place. The wait is never too long, and there is easy parking in the neighborhood. We came with friends yesterday and found out Happy Lamb has made some changes to their menu. The birthday guest is no longer free but now gets 50% off the price. In addition, each guest is now charged a $2 broth fee. We always choose the premium AYCE, but has it always been only five meats (2 beef, 2 lamb, and 1 pork) included in the regular AYCE hot pot? read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Bridgeport - 50% off on your birthday and $2 broth fee per guest. - Hot Pot Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for dinner to celebrate my dad's birthday. Our family is always in the mood for hotpot year round, and my mom recommended this spot because they had private dining rooms. She had called ahead to make a reservation for 6 adults and 2 kids (2 high chairs) and requested a private room. Our party not only had two kids under 2 years of age, but if you could imagine, we were toting 2 strollers, 2 backpacks, and we all had heavy winter coats. We were initially assigned to a semi-private dining tool that had three long tables in an alcove towards the middle of the restaurant. It was a tight fit and while we "only" had six adults, our strollers and high chairs and ability to move around comfortably without bothering anyone was restricted by the layout of the semi-private room. We requested if our party can move to a fully private room, near the back of the restaurant (that can seat up to 12), and thankfully, they accommodated us. Honestly it took a little convincing and we had to make a case because they said those fully private rooms were booked. Viewing our strollers (however sleek/compact/modern they make them nowadays), eyeing the highchairs, the distance between baby and boiling broth, and perhaps putting themselves in our shoes, they accommodated (relented). The fully private room is very comfortable and I recommend specifying that room when making a reservation, otherwise they may put you in the semi-private room based on your party size. We ordered the premium AYCE and it was a great experience overall. I've been to their other location in Chinatown, and I like the Bridgeport location better, especially their AYCE set-up. Parking is a bit tricky, you'll probably need to find metered street parking. But I love their little buffet of non-hotpot items like fried rice, egg rolls, french fries, mantou buns, crab rangoon. It's provides a nice mix of items. My dad really liked the fancy fish you get with the premium price, but aside from that, I think most people are plenty happy with the standard AYCE options. 4 stars! read more

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Went with my wife for a weekday lunch and loved it. Clean comfortable dining room with quick friendly service. Both servers were able to explain the process of hot pot dining and made suggestions. We went with one traditional broth and spicy for the other side. We got beef, lamb, shrimp balls and additional item s from their massive buffet. Also had a nice selection of sauces that you can mix and match to make your own dipping sauces. Very reasonably priced for all the food. read more

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Solid AYCE hotpot spot! The restaurant is spacious, well-lit, and has comfortable seating. The value is great--$27.95 for regular AYCE and $32.95 for premium, which is pretty reasonable for what you get. The meat quality was good for an AYCE place, and I liked the setup where you order meats from the menu while grabbing everything else (veggies, fish balls, noodles, etc.) from the buffet bar. The hotpot broths were okay for an AYCE spot, but I've definitely had better. My only other complaint is that some of the items at the buffet bar were mislabeled, which made it a little confusing. But overall, a great spot for hotpot, and I'd definitely come back! read more

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Still the best all you can eat hot pot in Chicago for an inexpensive flat fee unlike the hot pot a la cartes where you end up spending $80 per person and barely ate anything! You can reserve a private room for groups of six or more. Service was excellent. Street parking is easy to find or take the subway/bus. This newer location is much larger than their Chinatown location. read more

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I come here often with my boyfriend or my friends, the service is always great and there's lots of selection for veggies, protein, sides, and desserts etc. 4 stars only because theres always flies in the dining area and buffet area which does gross me out a bit, hopefully they fix this problem or mitigate the fly population here read more

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First time to this location. Very friendly and clean place. The beef very fresh and vegetables. I will definitely be back.

Highly recommend checking in online to avoid waiting long lines. Overall, I enjoy this location more than the Chinatown one. Spacious clean and servers are fast/friendly. Lots of side dishes and hot pot add ons to choose from. The only thing I dislike is the tongs that are place waist level where other customers brush their pants on. I can't imagine how many times the tong touched someone's clothes to then the food. read more

Came here for my mom's birthday and took my elders (senior's) out for dinner. Been to a couple of hot pot places around the Chicagoland, and am happy to report, Happy Lamb Bridgeport is a fantastic experience! Luckily, made reservations on Friday night. The staff was great, they got us seated and checked on us throughout the night - cleaning out plates, checking on the water levels for hot pot, and in general seeing a good flow of staff moving about to be of assistance as needed. The place was airy and bright. Buffet appeared to have fresh ingredients, clean, organized and fresh. I was impressed with the quality of their sesame balls and egg rolls. Typical buffet "filler" items, but they tasted good, nice and crispy! Kumquat lemon and plum drink, as well as a fountain were included in your standard entry. The brown coffee jelly cake was delicious too. And of course, the meats we got were very good quality. I've heard many friends and family recommend this place and this still holds up! Birthday guest eats free and there's senior/child pricing offers a good value. read more

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This location is clean and the wait isn't as long as Chinatown's. Everything is self explanatory and for most part self served. The broth is delicious and meat decent. It's not as fancy or as varied compared to other hotpot spots but for the options and price it's great quality. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to just get their basic hotpot craving. Staff are also super helpful and nice often checking in and refilling broth. read more

Food, service, staff, ambiance, sound level are all good. Enjoyed my first visit there very much.

The Food was good and staff were friendly and helpful the lo mein noodles, fried rice, sesame balls were delicious especially the meat where you dip it in the hot pot read more

It's so easy to get your monies worth here! Their $28 buffet includes so many sauces, sides, and additional meat like seafood, chicken, and beef. We were seated immediately on a Saturday afternoon and service was consistent and attentive, so no complaints there. The inside is decorated so nicely and music was great too. I was under the impression that chicken was an option on the menu based on the yelp photos, however it's only offered as an item at the buffet. No worries though, they just charged me the regular buffet price and I got all of my proteins (chicken and seafood) from the buffet since I don't eat beef or pork. The spicy broth was so good and the desserts weren't bad either. I was very impressed, I'll definitely be back! read more

Food is good beautiful staff big selection on food drinks close to a beautiful downtown atmosphere

Ambiance - super chill, slightly loud, well lit restaurant, and offers private rooms for bigger parties Service - came here on a Sunday night and it was pretty packed, servers weren't as attentive but still made sure to get your meat orders in here and there Food - food is buffet style (you grab what you want) except the sliced meat/pork/lamb which you place orders with your server read more

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Very clean. Good service always. Kids friendly too. Food selections are really good. read more

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Came on a Friday for lunch and my party greatly enjoyed our AYCE hotpot experience! Pick from a few different soup bases (spicy and non-spicy) and make it a split pot to try more broths. Service was great, servers were attentive and food was brought out timely. We weren't rushed or sped up at all. Aside from the meat menu for beef/lamb, everything else is self-service and there is a large variety of food options you can choose from! Lots of vegetables (including watercress!), seafood like shrimp, clams, and fish filet, fish/shrimp/meat balls, various soy products, fried noodles and rice, you name it! There are soda drinks and some juice drinks in the back as well. Dessert includes ice cream in the freezer. The shrimp paste is a must! Fish filet was super fresh and not fishy at all. Sooo delicious. The sauce bar is amazing as you can whip up your favorite flavors to dip your food in! Would definitely come back again. They get pretty popular in the evenings and weekends so you could expect a wait. Street parking available. read more

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Happy Lamb in Bridgeport was overall a good experience. The food was solid and they had a great variety of sides, which made it fun to customize everything. I also loved that they offer ice cream at the end -- such a nice touch. The only downside was that our server came off a bit rude at times, which took away from the experience a little. That said, they didn't rush us at all and let us stay for a while, which I appreciated. I'd still come back for the food and options, just hoping for better service next time. read more

So spacious and clean. I really like this location. Service is quick. The self-serve area is kept clean. Soda machine available for you to get your drinks. I literally can't complain. Out of all the Happy Lamb locations I've dined at, this one is my favorite. read more

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It's good! I don't eat meat but my husband loves it. I wish they had more veggie options. I have gone to 3 or 4 different locations and this one I admit was really humid. Idk if it was from the building but I hope they can fix that. Food is good and the servers are polite. read more

Absolutely love Happy Lamb!!! The quality, options, and taste really make the price worth it. It's usually better to go during lunch since it's cheaper, but I'd still come here for dinner price. The service is always good, but it came get a little busy so I don't blame them. My favorite part is that you grab your own food, and they even have a soda machine that's included in the price. read more

Theis place looks pretty new (my first time here in 2025). A variety of options for all you can eat, including free soft drinks and dessert/ice cream. Senior discount for 65+ and for little kids. I would recommend if you have a big group. read more

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Amazing variety of food. All products were high quality. The staff was tremendous. Very friendly and helpful. The entire restaurant was very clean and well maintained. Great value read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Bridgeport - Hot Pot Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance: 4.5/5 As it is newly renovated, the inside is clean and has a good layout. There are also a few party rooms for bigger parties, which is nice. The only small complaint is that the hallway outside of the party rooms has an unpleasant smell, but nothing too major. Service: 5/5 The servers are all eager and ready to take your orders once you let them know you're ready. Food: 4.4/5 After having been to the Chinatown Happy Lamb location and this one recently, I can confirm this location's food seems more fresh. We love all the fried items they have too (especially the sesame balls and the yellow stir fried noodles lol). TIP: Don't sleep on the golden cabbage broth! If done right, it is hands down the BEST broth out there! If you're a fan of spicy and slightly sour taste, it is a must try!!! Also, pair it with the fatty hand sliced beef and udon noodles and it is chefs kiss. read more

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This is my go to happy lamb Chicago location. It can be busy but I've never waited more than 15 minutes for a table. Paid street parking - can be hit or miss depending what day and time you go. Spacious area, clean and quick service. You only order the broth and meat through the server. You can order up to 2 different broths in a pot. If they had a 3-divider pot, that would be the ideal thing like other hotpot places offer. My friends and I typically get the original marrow and spicy marrow broth. They have a newer broth, golden cabbage marrow which is herbal-y and refreshing but too spicy for my own spice tolerance. Vegetables, noodles, sauces, and drinks are self serve in the back area. They also have individual ice cream cups and fudge ice cream bars for dessert. read more

Pros: The food tasted really good, the staff were really nice and the vibe was felt welcoming! Cons: None read more

Great selection of meats, veggies, and seafood. You order your soup bases and most of the meats at the table. The veggies, noodles, seafood, and sauces are at the buffet line. Truly a great spot we continue to come back to. We prefer this location to the Chinatown one, as there is usually less wait time and better parking. The aesthetic is very clean and contemporary. Comfortable seating and also some back rooms for larger parties. Servers are busting their butts, cleaning and running food out. read more

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