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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Premium Hot Pot
    Jacqueline O.

    We absolutely love AYCE hot pot and this is one of the best! Order directly from staff (verbal, not an iPad): meat, drinks Serve yourself: build your own sauce bar, hot apps (sesame balls, spring rolls, buns), hot pot accompaniments (noodles, vegetables, fish, sausages) It was very tasty and the quality of meat and produce was very good. The fish was just okay but not bad. We did have to ask for a little more flavor for the broth but it was really good once we added it in. The crispy lamb is suuuuper good, make sure to get a few orders of that lol. Staff was very attentive with clearing plates and refilling broth, but they forgot to bring out some of our orders and it was touch to get drinks, even just water refills. That said, the meal was very good and decent value. Will definitely visit again!

    A feast of biblical proportions!
    Jane M.

    A DELICIOUS SOCIAL EXPERIENCE YOU WON'T FORGET! What can be better on a cold, windy day or night, than your choice of different savory broth(s) with all you can eat variety of vegetables, roots, protein, and seafood that you can imagine! My favorite is the braised lamb shanks, slices of Wagyu, pickled vegetables, and their many Yummy appetizers. There's also scrumptious desserts (cake, cakes, fruit, frozen yogurt). All for one price!

    Dnyl P.

    My first time trying this place and it was nice. When I went there I waited 15 min before I got a table. The gentlemen at the desk explained how it works. I went over to pick out my items but didn't know what I was looking at in some of the items. The name was wiped out on the items to pick out. It's hard to get service from someone when you need to ask questions or need a refill. The hot pot was salty and the meat was ok. I don't think I will be back to this location again.

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    Isha A.

    Yummy spot if you like hot pot. Enjoyed the experience and their lamb meat is halal. Lamb chops were delicious.

    Crispy lamb shank
    Cassie T.

    My FAVORITE place for hot pot! My go to is half spicy marrow and half golden cabbage broth, then mix it together in your bowl so you get a perfect blend of spicy, sour umami goodness haha. There are two price options, class or premium. I think premium is always worth it, and I believe this specific location is cheaper than some of the other locations. The broths are usually consistent, but our spicy marrow is as once a little bland and we were able to ask for more spice to make it spicier. Go to meats are short plate, brisket and ribeye. We love the crispy fish fillets and lamb shank. So damn good! We're usually ordering one lamb shank per person lol. I loveeee the variety of veggies, meats, fish balls and seafood. But bring back the fouzhou fish balls please!! (Fish balls with roe/meat inside). The self serve section has made things so much more efficient IMO. Sometimes they have fried wings, I wish they were a little more consistent about that cause more often than not I don't see wings. Service is not great but can't expect much at an AYCE spot where everyone is always asking for something. They close at 10 and last call is 9 pm for food, then they slowly start to clear the self-serve section as well. I would not recommend coming at 9 because your experience will likely be limited. I recommend joining the Yelp waitlist online prior to coming because there's usually a wait. But so worth it! My favorite place, you will catch me here at least once a week or every other week lol

    Good food selection
    Wilson I.

    I will recommend this place time and time again I really enjoyed the food and wish to go back

    Richard Y.

    First time here and we enjoyed a late lunch after running around downtown. We got lucky and were seated right away in a big booth (5 of us). The service is efficient and not that friendly, but not surprising. You order your broth and type of meat then head to the large bar of fresh veggies, seafood, noodles, and even fried rice and egg roll appetizers. There's also a variety of sauces from savory to spicy. We got the 1/2 mushroom and 1/2 spicy marrow broth with prime angus beef. The spicy marrow had a nice kick while the mushroom was mellower and savory. Shrimp, fishballs, and lots of spinach and bok choy made for a tasty hot pot stew. They do offer all you can eat refills of broth and meats but we were stuffed. The refills of water and soda weren't as frequent as we would have liked but overall a solid experience.

    half and half
    Alex W.

    10/10 Experience! This is my third time coming to happy lamb and leaving in a food coma! The wait wasn't too bad and thankfully they have a seating area inside! After being seated they have an appetizer bar while you wait for your HotPot base! The Hot pot options are Vast and they have something for everyone! Honestly its a great place to enjoy with friends or family and they have the best ice cream to end the day off with. Cant wait to come back!

    Joanne C.

    Delicious all you can eat hot pot with savory broth! Meat was decent quality and is ordered at the table. The rest of the hot pot items like veggies, noodles, and fishballs are selected yourself on a wall of ingredients. My favorites were the spicy bone broth and regular bone broth, but a lot of my party liked the mushroom bone broth. I absolutely loved Kumquat Lemonade tea, it was so refreshing with the hot and spicy food! Make sure to make a reservation, we were able to seat up to 10 people! The birthday person eats free (with min 4 people in party)

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    Adeola O.

    This was my second time going to happy lamb hot pot. Great experience again! The food was good. They had chicken wings this time. They were delicious. We got the traditional broth and the spicy broth. It was my partner's first time going and he ordered all of the meats at the same time. Rookie mistake. When you go, it's important to take your time because it is all you can eat. There is a table time limit for 90 minutes but trust me when you take your time and get what you can eat, you will be pleased! I will say the male employee with the blonde ponytail was extremely rude, and when he came to drop off food, he would slam it onto the table. Other than that, the service was decent. The restaurant was clean. They kept everything organized and looking fresh. I'm really happy. They incorporated the chicken wings because those were so good. I can't stop thinking about them.

    Ciara W.

    The crispy lamb shank was delicious! I would go back again just for that! Lots of variety in their self serve stations for items to put in the hot pot. I wasn't very impressed with the broth itself. Meat was fresh and easy to cook. It's a large amount of food for the price you pay, so that's a plus. Great for big groups and wide booths so lots of room. Service was okay but felt they could've been friendlier.

    Kim K.

    We had an absolutely fantastic experience at happy lamb! We got a duo broth which was so nice since we both prefer different types of proteins! The amount of vegetables and sauce customizations were super impressive and everything was restocked and freshened up quite often. I really appreciated the different varieties of noodles and the extensive amount of seafood options! We had lamb, beef, fish balls, crab, and various veggies and everything was delicious. The small addition of kimchi and other garnishes was also very appreciated as was a delicious ice cream cone to finish. We did not feel rushed and had a great time!

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    Clarissa C.

    Such a fun experience!! I've had my fair share of AYCE hotpot places and this is definitely pretty good! You grab all your raw ingredients from an outside bar, while the meats you have to order and they deliver to your table. There's also a sauce bar, and they serve little mantou with condensed milk and chicken wings. This place also serves grilled lamb leg?? My dad would love this lol. We chose the three soup pot with tomato, chicken (?) and mala. Love that they have several different types of mushrooms, pumpkin, AND quail eggs! The holy grail of my hot pot experience. There's also a self serve freezer that includes vanilla and chocolate ice creams, in addition to a chocolate ice cream bar. I think Happy Lamb is a place where you definitely can't go wrong. The service is always fast and your food comes out almost instantly despite it being a packed house! The restaurant is on the smaller side, so you might want to queue up earlier to grab a spot! All the tables are booths that fit lots of people.

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    Everything is always fresh and well replenished. Staff is attentive the wait time was minimal especially if you join the wait list.

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    Incredible service food was excellent can't wait to come back. We had a tower of soju and grape that was crazy good

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    What is the lunch price? Or is it same price all day?

    How much is all you can eat?

    $28.99 or $35.99

    I can't see the pricing online is it priced as all-you-can-eat or by individual item?

    Yes it is. They do give a time limit on tables but it's definitely tley enough time. The various meats you pick and the rest of the buffet is all you can eat. It's seriously a good deal.

    Can anyone confirm if the Chinatown location (on Wentworth) is BYOB?

    No, it's not. But they do sell liquor.

    Can I eat here if I have shellfish allergy?

    Depends on your level of sensitivity. You would have to trust that none of the service-ware would come into contact with something to which you are allergic. Shellfish is prevalent in the restaurant for all to handle.

    Is there any way to call and make a reservation for larger groups? no one ever answers the phone and the voicemail is full

    Yup I've been there with a large party and I called ahead of time

    What is the birthday policy in the restaurant?

    I was just there yesterday, and they do have a birthday offer, you can eat for free on your birthday there, must show proof of birthday w/ valid id.

    Is there a free birthday special offered when you come in on the day of your birthday?

    Yes

    Do they validate parking?

    Yes they do

    Can I do ayce as a party of 1?

    Yes as I have done it

    Do you have halal options in your menu?

    The lamb is from New Zealand so it's halal, just ask for the vegetarian broth

    Are there halal meat options?

    no, I don't believe there is any halal option in chinatown

    Is your restaurant BYOB?

    No, they have wine and beer.

    Are they open on Christmas Eve?

    Yes. They open 7 days of week, no holiday special.

    What are the restaurant hours on Dec 24, Dec 25, and Dec 26?

    Regular business hour for whole year.

    Does my whole party have to be present to be seated?

    Yep!

    How's the wait during the week?

    Everytime I have gone during the week with a party between 3-5 people it has been little to no time at all... if any 10 mins max.

    Is the tomato broth option vegan?

    They have a vegan broth. It is not the tomato broth. But it is wonderful. You can get it spicy or mild. I recommend doing both as a half & half. Sooooo very good. Answering your questions I want to go now.

    May I come in alone when birthday?

    Yes. They will check your id so make sure you are there on your bday. Happy birthday

    If you do the all you can eat option, can you take any leftovers home here?

    Ofcourse no.

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    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen

    4.4(223 reviews)
    8.0 miNorth Center

    Dai Yee's Asian Kitchen is the underground emperor of late-night Chinese food in Chicago, the spot…read moreyour Uber driver, your bartender, and every chef in the city whispers about when they're truly hungry. Tucked into a no-frills corner on the South Side, Dai Yee's looks modest from the outside, but step in after 10 p.m. and it's pure magic. The room is packed with everybody--sneakerheads, nurses coming off shift, club kids, cops, and couples on first dates who somehow heard the legend. The vibe is chaotic in the best way: woks roaring, orders flying, and that unmistakable perfume of sizzling garlic, ginger, and chili filling the air. The food is straight-up stupid good. The Hong Kong-style salt & pepper smelts are crackly, spicy, and gone in 30 seconds. The beef chow fun has that elusive wok hei (breath of the wok) that most places only dream of, wide rice noodles slick with smoky char and tender flank steak. The black pepper beef tenderloin is velvet-soft, glossy, and aggressively peppery in a way that makes you order extra rice just to survive the happiness. The Singapore noodles are bright curry perfection, and the Mongolian beef is saucy, crispy-edged, and borderline addictive. Portions are straight out of the 90s--massive trays that could feed a family of four for under $15. Cash-only, BYOB, and everything comes out blazing hot in under ten minutes even when the place is slammed. The ladies running the show are legends: fast, funny, and they'll roast you (lovingly) if you can't handle the spice level you asked for. If you leave Chicago without hitting Dai Yee's at least once (preferably at 1 a.m. with a six-pack), you didn't really experience the city. This is real-deal, no-filter, soul-satisfying Chinese food that reminds you why we fall in love with restaurants in the first place. Dai Yee's isn't just a restaurant; it's a Chicago institution in the making. I'd wait in line in a blizzard for those smelts. See you at midnight.

    11/26/25 - I drove by here w/my wife today to eat lunch based on the reviews only to find that this…read moreis a pop up restaurant where you go & pick up your food & go. Dam I was disappointed we went away empty. Based on the reviews I really wanted to try this place but alas it wasn't meant to be. How do you give a rating to a restaurant you didn't eat at? Sorry I can't give you a 5 star rating but it's hard to judge on not eating your food

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    Shang Noodle - Chicago

    4.3(491 reviews)
    2.9 miNear North Side
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    We were in Chicago for our son's graduation from SAIC and wandered into Shang without a…read morereservation. The hostess seated us quickly and graciously - lucky us! We had starters - fried calamari and a spring roll sort of thing. We also had eggplant, another stir fry and walnut shrimp. All of it was fresh and delicious. My one recommendation would be to pay close attention to the menu. I didn't realize that the shrimp in the walnut shrimp was battered and fried - would have picked something else if I had. To be clear- it was delicious! It's just that I had already had two fried appetizers so would preferred something lighter. The eggplant dish was my favorite! And the special cocktails were also delightful. The restaurant is very busy and a little noisy at times, but it didn't detract from our experience.

    Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

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    4.1(2.2k reviews)
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    $$$

    This was my favorite stop at my visit to Chicago earlier this month! Duck Duck Goat checks all the…read moreboxes from gorgeous interior and sultry ambiance offering different looks for each room, to mouth-watering dishes and stunning cocktails. We had the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, Crab Rangoon and Xiao Long Bao that had us wishing we came hungrier to try more dishes. The chef offers a new, fun twist to Chinese favorites; the pineapple and mascarpone-almond filling in the Crab Rangoon was excellent! Our wonderful server recommended the Dan Dan Slap Noodles, it being his favorite dish, and it did not disappoint! The Chai'd and True cocktail had me rethinking my opinions on bourbon it was so delightful. Come hungry!

    We made reservations for brunch on a Sunday. This place was packed when we arrived and we were…read morestill able to get seated right away. It's crazy it's completely died down by the time we were finished with our meal. The service was great, the interior decor was beautiful and the staff was friendly. The dim sum offered for brunch was good as well but pricey. Especially since some dishes were only offered with two pieces. If you have a party of three then you're kind of forced into buying two of the same dishes. Which is strange. Traditionally most dim sum dishes have three pieces. Rarely see 2 pieces being offered especially for double the price. We ordered their Jiaozi, Char Sui Bao, crab Rangoon, chilly chilli noodles, and their Xiang long Bao. All were great. The chilly chilli noodles is served cold and was very flavorful. The Xiang Kong Bao was amazing. The potstickers was probably my favorite dish and it's mess up char Sui Bao. We were going to order wings but they had ran out I guess by 12pm on a Sunday. I was also going to order fried rice but it wasn't offered for brunch. Overall despite the priciness of the menu, we still enjoyed our food and the service. I obviously knew what I was getting myself into by visiting this place, and can definitely see myself returning in the future.

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