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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    3.7 (347 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Emily H.

    A buffet and hot pot combination can be a dream come true for those who enjoy having the ability to mix and match or experiment with ingredients, control how it's all cooked, then go back for more. But, as Happy Lamb Hot Pot demonstrates, things that are great in theory aren't always that way in practice, Here's how it works. The first step is to choose a soup base from about half a dozen varieties. You can have one, two or three different types in the same pot (although adding a third will cost extra). Then you choose meat: chicken, beef, lamb or pork. They also offer some premium cuts of beef for an additional fee. Once those are ordered, you visit the buffet where there's a wide selection of seafood, vegetables, sauces and even some foods that don't go into the hot pot, like chicken wings, sesame balls and fried rice. While I loved the fact that there were so many options, it quickly became apparent that some were much better than others. For example, the chicken and lamb were fine, but the non premium beef we got was not the best quality. The seafood and vegetables from the buffet were fresh and plentiful. However, the items that were not hot pot-able left something to be desired, like spring rolls that were cold in the middle, or dried out, overcooked fried dumplings. Our group was big enough to use separate hot pots at our table for a total of 4 soups. The Thai Tom Yum soup base was hands down the best and most flavorful of them all. The worse was the original marrow broth, which had a pungent sour flavor that basically made it inedible. I'm sure through trial and error a fantastic meal could be constructed from what's available here. But, for the price, I won't be in big hurry to return and make the effort.

    Belle R.

    We enjoyed the hot pot at Happy Lamb so well a few weeks ago that we returned last weekend. It was my first time trying hot pot and the server did a nice job explaining how things worked and recommended the broth to us. One thing I would note is the price on the door is actually $2 more because there is a broth fee per person. We enjoyed all kinds of vegetables and meats. The second time we went we tried the ribeye and it was delicious. This place is a fun treat and also had some pre-cooked noodles and items on the buffet our three year old enjoyed. I'm sure we'll be back again soon!

    A selection of delicious food
    Meghan R.

    I went to this place with my family who live in Texas.... It was fun and delicious and great for a large group... They had so many interesting dishes to pick from we tried everything and loved it, I will definitely be going back

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    Kristina C.

    I love that this place is all you can eat. There is something for everyone on the menu. You cook your meat, pasta, and veggies in your choice of soup/broth at your table. Everything cooks really fast and the flavors of the cooking soups were wonderful. Very very tasty. My biggest complaint would be with the aesthetics of the establishment. The booth covers in several booths were poorly patched and the menus on the tables were soiled. I wouldn't call it dirty.... But it was off putting to look at when dining in an establishment. Also... if you are not a fan of buffet dining, then this is not the place for you. All of the patrons serve themselves at the buffet counters when collecting eating utensils, plates, seafood, cooked pasta/rice, dessert, etc. The only thing that waiters bring to your table are select meats and drinks. You serve yourself everything else.

    bone broth & tom yum with beef and lamb meat
    Kristina N.

    I love this chain and the staff is super attentive. I like the self serve portion because it has so much variety. It's perfect for the cold weather and the booths have good privacy.

    Pancho A.

    Food and service is amazing except for the rice. There's always egg shells I think they do that on purpose

    Matthew C.

    It's very difficult for me to review this place because I'm quite easy to satisfy, but I want to give a completely honest review. Service is great, attentive, and kind. But that's pretty much the only thing this place really has going for it. I've been to a few hotpot places and this has the least variety of additions and menu meats. There are only 5 meats and I think 4 soups? Beef, lamb, chicken, something similar to bulgogi, and pork belly.. The bar or area to grab everything else is kinda not the cleanest, as well as the variety there isn't that great either. I don't believe most of the stuff is fresh either and the majority of the seafood and other bar foods are frozen. Tables are not that clean, underneath, and the chairs. If it was cheaper, I'd say yeah go for it, but because it's priced the same as a really good one in let's say Carrollton, then I'd recommend against it. Unfortunately I don't see myself returning but I'm glad I went to cross it off the list.

    Dee B.

    Great hot pot here, fresh and very clean. I love the "buffet" style area to choose fishballs, tofu, veggies, shrimp, clear noods, spicy kimchi, and tons more! They have a few other items ready to go like spring rolls, fried rice, sesame rolls, noodles, and sauces. Staff is super attentive and checks in constantly to refill the hot pot liquid, and more meat as needed. For meats, the lamb tastes the best to me and I got a spicy side and non spicy side soup to enjoy. Highly recommend this spot and especially for their great $20 lunch special.

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    Vivian L.

    It's alright. The Happy Lamb locations in Chicago are so much better I feel like... this place has a small selection of frozen items to go into the hot pot and the meats themselves. The sauce bar isn't as robust. I don't even remember dessert. The self service area is also very small so if multiple parties are up to get stuff it's uncomfortable. Service is alright - we ordered some meats and at one point we didn't get the meats so when a server passed by and asked if we needed anything we mentioned we were missing the pork belly and next thing you know we end up with double. Seating was fine - I called earlier in the day and they said no reservations for a party of 4 but wait would be 10-15 mins. Overall it's fine if you want to share hot pot with people you trust since it's in one pot in the middle and you can chat away while eating.

    Kimberly Y.

    This is one of the only hot pot options we have in the area and it's pretty decent! We've never had a bad experience here.

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    Christopher S.

    Service was excellent. My fiancé had never had hot pot before and enjoyed it quite a bit. Food was very good.

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    6 months ago

    Today was my first time here and this restaurant was amazing! I really recommend you try it. Get the all you can eat.

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    Great food, fresh ingredients nice ambiance service is adequate. Like the option add spices to my broth from the salad bar

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    Good food they just run out of stuff to often. What I always want they don't have such as spinach.

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    this is a wonderful family oriented resturaunt ..go and enjoy a day out with your family. You wont regret dining here..awesome

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    Can you make reservations?

    Party from 6 or more you should make reservations

    Does each person get there own pot, broth?

    No, it is shared.

    When we get the food raw does the soup cook it?

    That is correct. The longer you keep it in the broth the more cooked the item/s will be.

    Are your broths, sauces, or ingredients gluten free? Are those that are marked?

    Yes, you can request gluten-free

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    Kolben Food Gallery

    Kolben Food Gallery

    4.6
    (11 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    i really like the ambiance and the decor of the place but the seating is a bit crammed if you have…read morea larger group. as for the food, the selection was somewhat limited for the meats and sauces compared to other hotpot spots i've tried. however, i enjoyed my meal! they also close at 11pm so, it's a perfect spot for late night eats. sichuan soup base (5/5) - spicy and flavorful! i went during dinner time and it was $29.99 per person before taxes and tip

    This is a little place. That is one of those out-of-the-way special places. This food gallery, is…read morebasically four restaurants in one. It has a specialty coffee, Boba place, it has a Tokyo restaurant with sushi and other specialties, it has dim sum restaurant, and then in the back it has the most amazing hot pot I've had in recent years. My favorite thing about the hot pot is that everybody gets their own individual pot, and there are many different kinds of broth to choose from everything from a miso base, to a Tom ka base, to a laska base. They even have one that is super spicy. It's basically one price for hot, and you can choose as much meat, pork beef. What have you or you can go back and get a lot of the vegetables, they have noodles they have so many different traditional hot pot additives they even have spices so you can change the broth the way you want it and they have sauces that you can dip your meat in after you've cooked them in the pot, and many different varieties of those. They even have traditional desserts that are part of the menu. I am definitely going back. Such a cute space. Also by the way, let me mention how nice the service people were there, they were so helpful,instructive, really made the experience awesome. You must come and experience it yourself.

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    Section of Concept "Lau by Kolben". -best place to eat and hang out
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    Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu

    Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu

    4.2
    (127 reviews)
    15.3 mi
    $$

    hubbie and i love korean bbq, have eaten at chains, mom & pops, holes in the wall - the good, bad &…read moreugly! we did arrive around 8:15 on a Wednesday night; menu stated kitchen closes @ 9:30. they are open til 10, to give you time to finish dining. but be aware. we ordered AYCE bbq $33 pp, given a choice of meats to select 3 from. we got bulgogi, pork bulgogi and thin pork belly. came with rice, salad, corn cheese & steamed egg. they also brought kimchi, cucumbers, radishes and mac salad. the server was very friendly & efficient, meats arrived quickly. grills were hot but didnt seem to be prepared (oiled) and no spray was on the table. the thin pork belly quickly became one with the grill! we decided to try spooning some sesame oil on the grill, which seemed to help. the portion was HUGE, which i wish we'd known cause we really just wanted to try it. we didnt like it as much as the regular cut unfortunately. the bulgogi was fine, but was lacking flavor. likewise pork bulgogi got just an ok from hubbie. i enjoyed the banchan as they had daikon radishes which are my faves and they brought lots! there was a sauce bar and we noticed lots of choices for the shabu shabu - at least thats what i assume the center service bars were for. the server did give us the heads up that the kitchen was closing soon (warning around 9:10) which was appreciated. but then it was like everyone was rushing around to start closing down. we felt rushed. and fir a $70 meal, did not really like feeling like we needed to head out 30 minutes before closing. i get it, we were there late-ish, but it wasnt even 9:30. if i were a local, probably not a place id return to. the meal was fine, but not great.

    Great experience. For a first timer, definitely recommend doing a bit of research of how you would…read morelike to make your hotpot...I opted for a cajun kinda style Dont boil the veggies first haha

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    Lee DaeGam KBBQ & Shabu

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    Squares Hot Pot

    Squares Hot Pot

    4.4
    (279 reviews)
    28.6 mi
    $$$

    Squares Hot Pot was very tasty, and the service made the experience even better! Our server was…read morewonderful--he was incredibly attentive and constantly made sure everything was to our liking. They are serious about the spiciness here! If you love heat, this is your place, though I'll probably stick to the milder broths next time. The broth was well-flavored and the meats were excellent quality. Compared to other hot pots, the vegetable selection is a bit more limited, and they offer a variety of paid drinks like milk tea and canned sodas. Pro Tip: Definitely save room for the Korean Shaved Ice. It's light, delicious, and way bigger than it looks in the photos--one was more than enough for me! We will definitely be back soon.

    I really have to say, since the change in management Squares has really stepped up their game…read moreoffering Wagyu meats and more exotic items. Including drinks and changing the seafood / freezer items was probably one of their best decision ever. While the interior layout remains mostly unchanged, prior to the change I was a little worried about their business because it seemed kind of slow after other new competition opened in the area but I'm happy to see them make changes for the better and thriving. Meat quality is excellent, service is friendly and now they include a homemade shaved ice dessert which is cool. The only unfortunate thing is that they've bumped up their "basic" menu quite a bit and kinda priced me out of what I would call a quick casual go-to meal. While I am happy they are doing well, it's just not a place that I can frequent anymore especially being that my wife doesn't eat that much anyway. Would have been nice to have a slightly lower tier option available as not everyone cares for Wagyu. Definitely still an authentic hot pot experience though!

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    Cafe Boulevard

    Cafe Boulevard

    2.9
    (28 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $

    I always enjoy all the great food they have especially when I'm with a group of friends. Never a…read moredull day/night when I go to cafe Blvd. I always feel welcomed and I'm treated well at this place.

    Highly disappointed in this place. I came here at 12:30 PM hoping to try the beignets and coffee,…read moreand was greeted with a rank plume of cigarette smoke at the door despite there being a large red sign that is posted on the front door glass that says "No smoking." For those that have a strong smoke aversion like I do within a restaurant, this is a huge red flag. I took a couple of steps in and had the entire cafe of forty to fifty people staring at me, as well as the hostess/waitress that looked at me with a 'WTF do you want' look. Aside from the chilly reception at the door and cigarette stench that tinged the nostrils, the venue was not lit very well. In fact, it could be mistaken for a nightclub that had just dimmed the lights really low, yet why in the middle of the day? And seriously, why do you have a sign up that says "no smoking" when half of your patrons are doing exactly that? Although this is advertised as a cafe, I really felt that I walked into a dirty, stinky bar venue. Given the previous reviews that I had read about Cafe Boulevard prior to venturing out and trying it, I honestly thought that I had the wrong place. I wound up walking out (the only DFW establishment that I've ever walked out of), particularly when I realized that I more than likely wouldn't be welcomed here if I chose a table to sit at. I'm quite sure that this venue is a pretty good place for those that could mind a heavy cigarette stench (not exaggerating) or rude/condescending service. Yet if I have a beignet & coffee craving next time, I'll just save that for a New Orleans-based venue that has far better customer service + cleaner restaurant environment.

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