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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.1 (848 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HAPPY LAMB HOT POT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Self serve
    Annie B.

    Food/drinks: biased review cause hot pot is my favorite food, so I'm already happy before I've tried it lol Solid selection of veggies, seafood, etc in their self serve bar! I also like the other treats like white fungus papaya soup and breads Liked the original broth and tomato broth was just okay Would definitely come back again Wouldn't get pork, strange flavor Atmosphere: cute! Very clean and lots of seating, got lucky with a table because I came on weekday! But normally, I heard the wait is long Service: quick! Price: very very affordable!! AYCE!

    Anna D.

    Such a lovely bustling environment! It was quite full on a Saturday night but we still only had to wait less than 10 min as a party of 2. You can add yourself to the Yelp waitlist kiosk check in right by the front, and there's space to wait inside while you wait for a text. Once they call your name/text they ask you which AYCE you like, and then seat you and you can pick your soup base(s), and protein. Everything else is self serve! Including all the veggies and other proteins, and sauces and drinks and hot apps. The dumplings are VERY good, very crispy. They give you a bib upon request which I really needed - amateur move of mine of wearing all white to hot pot. They also re-up you on protein very quickly. My only sadness is that they don't have enoki mushroom or fish roe fishball, and that would truly be the only deterrent I have for coming back. Super reasonably priced at $28 for AYCE!

    Spicy broth and mild broth
    Adeola O.

    This was my first time trying happy lamb at this location. This location is much bigger than the one in Chinatown. They have more buffet options for you to choose from. I enjoyed the lo mein noodles, the fried rice and the chicken wings. They also had fresh white rice that was excellent to pair with our hot pot meats. Along with edamame, a multitude of sauces and soy sauce. This location was all you can eat for real. The broth was consistent in taste it was good. They have so many drink options and dessert options. I can't wait to go back. My favorite was the lo mein noodles. That was my first time ever trying them. They were delicious! At this location, the service was much better. The employees were way more nicer and accommodating to your needs. The cleanliness of this location was up to par. I absolutely will be back for more!

    Cherylin L.

    One of my favorite hotpot spots in Flushing @happylambhotpot truly hits the spot every time! They serve an 8-hour slow-cooked bone marrow broth that's rich, comforting, and packed with flavor. It's all-you-can-eat hotpot with a premium selection of lamb, Wagyu, seafood, and more -- all freshly sliced in-house. With over 100 locations in 11 countries, Happylamb is a global favorite, and the Flushing location is a gem. They even sell their take-home soup kits on Amazon so you can recreate the experience at home! Unbeatable price, huge variety, and top-notch quality -- easily the best AYCE hotpot in Flushing. You'll love it here as much as I do!

    Hot pot meat
    Rushell R.

    I enjoyed this hot pot so much.It will be my new AYCE hot pot place with the prices being decent the meat quality being great and the selection of AYCE ingredients is so broad.Wish they had lotus root.You have to select the meat first band you only get one time to but that wasn't a big deal for me as the service was good and the restaurant felt so calming.would come back here again!!

    The way people eating here blowing nose at table

    The soup broth has no taste. The service is okay nothing wonderful. The place is filthy with people blowing their nose at table. And talking the scandal off showing there dirty feet. Don't waste you time or money coming here

    Billy C.

    Come hungry and come early. For peak days and hours expect to wait. Once you enter be sure to put your name on the waitlist. Everyone must be present to be seated. Happy Lamb has a good selection of hot pot favorites. From your classic fish balls, vegetables, thin sliced meats, and the interesting offal (various organs) selections. They also had good hot bar appetizers such as fried dumplings, fries, various fried pancakes, and more. They also have hot desserts like steam buns with sweet fillings, dessert soups, and fried buns with condensed milk. The cold desserts are typically slices of cake and fruits. The sauce bar has a comprehensive selection for your mixing needs. Happy Lamb doesn't have the same choices everyday. They rotate out certain vegetables and meats. Some days they might enoki mushrooms and some times they won't. It's a lively place, people will be getting up to get refills on food and drinks. It can get quite messy at the drink section. Overall it's a tasty option that doesn't break the bank. No frills type of vibe. Go to your table order your broth (pro tip: order the best of both worlds broth and choose whichever two broths you want, you do not have to get its default choices) and then go get your ingredients. Certain tables also have seats where you can put your jackets in (that hot pot smell is powerful). Come hungry and gobble it all up.

    Annalise W.

    This review is for weekend dinner. Overall this is a solid option for hot pot. I came here on a whim because the spot I originally wanted to go to had a 3+ hour wait. I walked in with a party of 6 around 6:20pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately. However by 8pm there was quite a long line of people waiting for tables. I'd recommend getting here before 7pm to avoid a wait. This is AYCE. You can pay extra to order from the "VIP menu" - I recommend because you get wagyu, fish ball roe, among other things. You get the table for 90 tables and it actually is plenty of time. Aside from the VIP menu, all other toppings are self serve. They have a good selection of veggies, meatballs, noodles and they have a sauce bar. Soup bowls are for the table, not individual, but you can split and do half and half. Meal comes with soft serve ice cream.

    Nattiie C.

    It's worth the price if you love meat and seafood! The wait is not too bad at all even they are busy

    Carmen Z.

    Amazed by this place! I knew of this hotpot place as it's been opened for a while now but did not try till now since there's so many hotpot places in downtown flushing. They have diff sets of AYCE, from $21.99 weekdays for vegetables, sidebar and drinks, to $25.99 weekdays to include meat. These are their discounted promotion prices, which is a great price already. There's an additional promotion of $20.99 for those ages 55+ (bring your id). They had a variety of meat selection, but was blown away by how much variety the side bar/vegetables had. They had a range of fishballs (beef ones always the best!), tripe, tofu, fish, noodles, mushrooms, a good amount of varied greens, some fried food, and a little desserts. We went in on a weekday at 12:45pm and were seated quickly. Service was also quick as you only order meats and alcoholic drinks through them. It seemed like everyone spoke mandarin, but unsure since I didn't try English there at the time. Place is also very clean and new considering it's been opened for a while now. It's super spacious with numerous tables of ~4ppl a table. Note that you can set the level of heat of the hotpot at the side of the table towards the hall. All the vegetables and meat cuts were great except what I'm assuming to be beef. I know there are fatty beef but this one was like 80-90% fat, in which the English menu doesn't list it to be fatty beef as well. Their desserts also seem to be lacking. The coffee sponge cake is pretty safe if you do want something sweet tho. But overall, everything else was amazing in my opinion!!

    Jai Y.

    This is the best affordable ayce hotpot. I recommend the house special ayce. Beyond that, it's not really worth it for the price. Value ayce is best for the vegetarians since there is plenty of veggies in the buffet/cold bar. I have gotten all three tiers.

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    Ask the Community - Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    Do they still offer glass noodles?

    There are few different types of noodle in the buffet area. I think there is glass noodles.

    Do they serve for one person or someone eating alone? Has anyone went there to eat alone before?

    I am sure they can give you one type of broth only if you'll be eating alone. I was thinking one day of going by myself as well.

    Is it street parking only?

    Yes. There is a large unassociated parking lot across the street, but you need to pay

    Do they have a vegetarian broth?

    Yeah.

    Does the restaurant do any birthday special or promo?

    no they do not

    Has any one went there this year? And is the ayce still available?

    Yes

    Are they still doing the AYCE special?

    They have all AYCE hot pot Mon - Thurs. They also acept their Groupon for the AYCE!

    How it is compared to the one in Manhattan?

    Do they have lunch specials?

    Yes they do. Currently 13.95 for meat and veggies and noddles and soup!

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes! You can get menu options without meat. They have plenty of vegetables to go around!

    Is this a byob hot pot?

    No. I don't think so

    When is the AYCE offered?

    They are currently offering all you can meat for 16.95 from Tue to Fri after 5pm. The type of meat is very limited (fatty beef, sliced chicken breast, sliced lamb shoulder, sliced fish, pork korobuta). I think this kind of specials run starting from… 

    Is the Summer crazy Tuesdays available yet? I called them in the winter and they said to wait until the Summer. I really want to try the lamb dumplings and the buns on the AYCE.

    What is milky bone marrow broth made of?

    Hi Vongola, Thanks for your interested in Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot!… 

    Does anyone know if this place is open/ when are they opening back up or is it Permanently closed?

    Apparently under renovation. Had to check the main website to make sure since since it's been way longer than anticipated. It just sucks because they aren't being transparent. The Bowery location can't compare :/

    Is it all you can eat in the winter also or just a summer thing?

    Its not all you can eat. And its open year round.

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    Spring Shabu-Shabu

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing
    $$

    Spring Shabu Shabu is still my favorite hot pot spot of all time. Yes, I said it!…read more It's clean, spacious, and well-maintained, which is honestly rare to find in Flushing. On top of that, they even have authentic Dole Whip, so you don't have to wait in line at Disneyland to enjoy it! I've been coming to Spring Shabu Shabu since they first opened years ago, and they have never disappointed me. If you're looking for a huge variety of freshly made noodles, fish cakes, vegetables, and other hot pot essentials, this is the place to be. Although it's AYCE (all-you-can-eat), meats, seafood, and drinks are not included. Honestly, with all the options available at the buffet, it's more than enough for me. The fresh ramen is usually my noodle of choice, but there are so many great unique flavors that you really can't go wrong. Today, I tried the chili garlic and curry noodles, and both were delicious. The curry flavor was light and subtle, but you can definitely taste it when eaten on its own. The chili garlic noodles had a nice kick that I really enjoyed. If you're new to hot pot, this is a great place to start. Everyone gets their own individual pot and can choose their own broth. My family and I prefer not to share because we all enjoy different ingredients and flavors, so having a personal pot allows everyone to customize their meal. I love spicy food, so I always order the Mala broth. The service here is excellent. Special shoutout to Wendy and Jamaica for always being so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. My family and I truly appreciate your hospitality every time we visit. Is it loud? Yes, but not "concert loud." The atmosphere is lively, the music is great, and it's very family-friendly. It's also perfect for large parties and gatherings since there's a separate private room near the entrance. Tips for First-Time Visitors: Most of the parking spaces in the front large lot have been blocked off, so give yourself extra time to find parking around Flushing. Make sure everyone in your party is present since the entire group must be present to be seated. Once seated, place your order first, then head to the buffet area to grab your food. Don't forget to stop by the sauce station near the entrance and create your own dipping sauce! Finally, save room for dessert! Soft serve ice cream: Matcha, vanilla, lactose free vanilla and the famous Dole Whip! Choice of cup or cone. Bottom line: Spring Shabu Shabu continues to be my favorite hot pot restaurant. Great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere so stop by and give it try!

    I haven't been here for about three years now and so much has changed, and not for the better. We…read morecame around 6:30pm as a party of four (3 adults and 1 infant) on a Friday and were quickly seated, which was different in years past where we had to wait. Pricing has increased since the last time we were here which is understandable with the increase in cost. They do not validate parking anymore. Waitress had greeted us and asked for the soups right away since we had been here before. We had requested if we can get a pot of plain water for the baby so that we can boil stuff without any sodium. She said sorry that will have to cost extra. But then I referred back to their ad that children under 3 eats free. And the whole explanation was yes but they could not have their own pot. She says this is just company policy and that it's not my decision. A few minutes later she came back and said I talked to management and they said it was ok for you to have a pot of plain water. After this, she doesn't come back to check in on us or ask for any refills on the soup and had to flag her down. Plates were slow to be cleared. Food - in the past we loved the fresh noodles here, but not anymore. Maybe it's due to less people, but the noodles are old and stay clumped up together. Everything else was pretty typical with the vegetables and the various types of fish balls. I don't think we will be returning here anytime soon. There are so many hot pot places to go to that are higher quality and better service. It's sad because they were once so popular, but I don't think they have adapted to the changing restaurant options in flushing.

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    Red Sorghum 夜宴

    4.3(292 reviews)
    5.8 miLong Island City

    Went to Red Sorghum twice, both for date nights with the hubby, and both times we really enjoyed…read morethe service, ambiance, and most of all their food. We went a second time because our first experience was so good that we wanted to try their other dishes, and now after the second time, we can't wait to return for a third. We definitely need to return with a bigger group the next time we go so that we can try more of their dishes! Our second time there, we had the "Night Market Chow Fun" and the "Chongqing Braised Beef." Both were excellent! Probably my favorite Chow fun now and the Chongqing braised beef was so tender and had all the szechuan tingly spices that open up your taste buds and sensories. We LOVED both dishes. It had the 3 chili pepper sign and the server warned us that it was very spicy, and IT WAS -- in all the good ways. May not be for the faint, though, so be careful. Not sure if they can adjust the spiciness. We enjoy their "film set" ambiance, giving it a cooler dining experience than your normal authentic casual space -- adds some flare for a date night or for friends. MUST RETURN FOR MORE!

    Since moving to LIC, we've been trying to explore more neighborhood spots, so we stopped into Red…read moreSorghum for lunch. The ambiance and decor are beautiful, definitely a great date-night spot or somewhere to go with friends. They were understaffed when we visited so service was a little slow. We ordered the century egg claypot (6/10), lucky coin tofu (9/10) and brown rice (which you have to order separately, a little annoying). The claypot was unique but not super flavorful, although my hubs loved the texture of the egg. The portion was HUGE so we'll have leftovers for days! The lucky coin tofu was the standout. It was tangy, spicy and packed with flavor. I'm glad we tried Red Sorghum but I'm not sure it'll become a regular spot for me.

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    Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Skewers

    Xinjiang BBQ Cart

    4.5(362 reviews)
    0.6 miMurray Hill, Flushing
    $

    After two desserts, it was time for something savory again. XiLe BBQ 洗了烧烤 is a vendor that's…read morelocated on the corner of 138th St and 39th Ave, known for their Northwestern Chinese-style skewers. There are at least 15 different skewer options, along with other fun fried snacks and vegetables. The skewers are grilled over charcoal, and the smoke was so prominent that we had to stand 10-15 feet away to avoid it. We knew it was going to be worth it. We got a couple of each chicken gizzard, lamb kebab, chicken heart, beef kebab, and pork belly ($2 each), listed in the order of my personal favorites. I loved the crunch of the chicken gizzard the most and honestly could have eaten at least five of them myself. The lamb kebab wasn't too gamey, and the cumin seasoning was perfection. The other three kebabs were flavorful, but weren't quite as memorable. Overall, the skewers had an intensely charred, smoky flavor that's hard to replicate without a charcoal grill. This was easily one of my favorite stalls out of everything we tried this past Sunday afternoon! 8/16/2026 Flushing Food Crawl #6 of 11

    The XiLe BBQ cart, aka Xinjiang BBQ Cart, had been on my list forever - I always seemed to miss…read morethem, but I finally found them serving up skewers on a weekend! They have various protein kebabs as well as fried items. We went for a Lamb Kebab and a Beef Kebab, and you can request it to be 'regular' or 'spicy' (we opted for the latter); these skewers are grilled-to-order, so they come piping hot! There were a few fatty pieces here and there, but overall, both were juicy and a nice little snack. Staff were super friendly! Bring cash to make it easier. +skewers +friendly staff

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