Happy Lamb Hot Pot brings an all you can eat experience to Houston for just around 20 dollars for the basic tier, making it a great value option. The restaurant has two locations in Houston, and the one near Chinatown offers plenty of parking and a recently renovated, clean and bright dining space. There are also private rooms with a traditional style atmosphere. The buffet area is very well stocked with a wide variety of vegetables, tofu, noodles, meatballs, and even seafood. There are also extra side dishes, including crispy fried chicken, which is especially good. There are four soup bases to choose from, including original bone broth, spicy broth, sour tomato, and herbal style. The broth is simmered for over six hours using beef bones and chicken, giving it a rich flavor with a slight cumin aroma. The meat selection is impressive, including wagyu beef, lamb slices, Angus beef, chicken, and several marinated options. The higher tier even includes wagyu for under 30 dollars, which is excellent value. Overall, this is one of the best value all you can eat hot pot spots in Houston with consistent refills, good quality, and a wide variety of options. read more

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We love Happy Lamb Hot Pot! This is our go-to location that never misses. We're thrilled about them adding the Tom Yum broth base- it is absolutely delicious. We've previously enjoyed doing the best of both worlds pairing, but since they've added Tom Yum, we now do the pot split 3 ways. The self-serve buffet always has fresh veggies and seafood choices. Our favorites include the spinach, bok choy, shrimp, clams, sweet potato, corn, and pumpkin. I think they've done away with the lobster balls which used to be my favorite, but I've since switched to dumplings which are tasty. I love the items from the hot bar- the orange chicken is yummy. The service here is always attentive and friendly. Hot Pot here always hits. read more

My friend and I agreed that a celebratory hot pot was the perfect treat after our climbing sesh, and I've been meaning to try Happy Lamb for a while! Service was fast, and what seemed like a seemingly small building was actually bustling. We ordered the Best of Both Worlds option and requested the Spicy Bone Marrow along with the Tomato Broth; they complement each other quite well, with the Spicy Bone Marrow being our personal favorite. It is definitely spicy, but nothing that I couldn't handle. The Tomato Broth was delicious as well, but added a nice sweetness to our meal. We chose the Classic All-You-Can-Eat lunch deal, and ordered a plate of the Natural Prime-Aged Lamb, the Hand Sliced Beef Short Plate, the Marinated Garlic Beef, and the Pork Belly; I can't say I'm a huge fan of how they divided the meat selections, however, since I could get premium meat elsewhere without being limited. But overall, the meat was of decent quality, and the buffet offered various options. Compared to other hot pot places, they even had a section where you could serve yourself egg rolls, white rice/fried rice, and stir-fried noodles, though I can't speak to the quality... very much buffet-quality if you catch my drift, but still lovely nonetheless. Similarly, you can fetch your own iced drinks and dessert too. I do wish Happy Lamb's sauce station had special pre-made flavors or instructions for making them, much like Shabu Zone or Haidilao; sometimes I don't trust myself to freestyle my own sauce. There are some cross-contamination concerns as well, since there'd be about 4 tongs at foot/pants level, but at least 9 food options (e.g., noodles, dumplings, veggies) to choose from. Not sure if other people share the same sentiment, but I guess they all get boiled in the end anyway. Overall, it's a decent option if you're in Downtown Houston! But I wouldn't call Happy Lamb my go-to spot. read more

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I wouldn't dare recommend this place. I went in there to pick up a customer order that's what my gps took me and said the name of the restaurant happy pot. I spoke and said I was picking up an order. The owner front desk associate said you need to look at the name of the business before you come in here. I ask her what's the name she told me to go outside and look.. lol. Some of these Chines Chinese Vietnamese I'm not sure which which one she was but she didn't have to be so rude about it. I guess because I was black American people are just so judgmental and racist. It was always a white person that came in there. I'm pretty sure she would be extra extra friendly. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! It's the day after Thanksgiving, and we are tired of leftovers, so me and my daughter went on a quest to find a restaurant with a soup that will make us feel like home, and granted we are not Asian we are Mexicans, but these hot pot place truly hit the spot! From the friendly staff to the amazing food! I love the fact that it's a hot pot buffet restaurant, you choose your broth, I went with not spicy, and my daughter did spicy, and you can choose from a white selection of vegetables, seafood, greens, noodles, and you you get four meats at a time. Arby was so happy with the soup! We couldn't ask for anything better! It's very affordable and you get your money worth! Definitely coming back again! read more

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Very few AYCE hot pot establishments in Houston can offer the value that Happy Lamb does. At $22 a person during lunch (for this specific branch, arrive before 2pm), it doesn't get much better than this. The spicy marrow broth is my personal favorite, but not for the faint of heart. Spice-intolerant people beware. The tomato broth typically works for most people instead. You can also opt for 2 different broths split apart on the same community pot. I've never tried the tender chicken fillet, but the rest of the non-premium cuts taste satisfactory. Let's be real though -- when it comes to AYCE hot pot, is anyone looking out for top of the line quality? I like the marbled lamb the best. Marinated garlic beef also makes a decent choice for those that prefer something more lean. Lastly, the buffet area contains all the typical ingredients (enoki, bok choy, egg noodles, tofu, quail eggs etc). Similar to their Bellaire location, I have questionable sanitary concerns about the placement of community tongs in the frozen section. All of the tongs hang at pants level, directly in front of customers. Can't they find a place to hang them literally anywhere else? I'm sure any potential organisms are killed off when the ingredients get boiled in the hot pot, but still... it's so off putting. This is my only major complaint about this place. When I think of hot pot with great value, Happy Lamb is the first place that comes to mind. My friends and family have always received stand-up service whenever we visit. I've been nothing but happy to support this chain so far. read more

I went here today for the 20th anniversary special and we only paid $60 for 3 people! It was super packed and busy as expected, but all the servers and staff were so kind even though they were super busy and occupied. Everything included. Honestly, hotpot doesn't get much better than this. They had everything included, unlimited meats, lots of vegetables and seafood at the buffet. Not to mention how good the broth was, it was so flavorful! The atmosphere was also super lively, we enjoyed every second of it. We definitely wish to come back soon when it's not super packed like today, but other than that this was one of the best experiences i've had at a restaurant! read more

Service is ok. But luckily most of it is self serve. Lots of hot pot options. Not tons of sauce selection. Has egg noodles and fried rice with some desserts. Wish there was more sauces to select from tho. Over still one of my favorite spots for hot pot. Clean. Fresh. read more

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Always a great meal. I prefer to go at lunch time as there is usually no wait for a table (or finding parking). read more

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I feel like this is a hotpot place that you really can't go wrong with. I love that it's a non-Bellaire option too. My group and I walked in on a weekday evening and were seated immediately. They're an AYCE hotpot restaurant priced at a similar point compared to other ayce hotpot places in Houston. My friends and I chose to have their premium menu that was ~ $30. The broths were flavorful and the meat options were solid. There's a bar area full of vegetables, sauces, dumplings, sauces and more. Service was pretty quick too. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

the last time I came , there were very few people , today at 1:40 PM still 3 parties ahead of us , better make waitlist ahead of time. The cleaning guy should spray less so it don'tdo on to other tables that's still eating ! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - When you ordered the third plate , they gave you really FATTY FAATTTT beef , look at the ratio, almost 20 to 80 fat - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came here on a Saturday it was 60 bucks for two people AYCE style. There is a salad bar. You can also get noodles, sauces, and desserts in that area. Drinks our self serve at the fountain drink machine. The menu is a little small as far as the types of meats you can order. You can get up to 3 broths. If you get 2 broths, there is no additional fee but I think there is a fee if you get 3. The spicy broth wasn't very spicy to me but had really good flavor. The only thing I would also comment is that if it's your first time, I wish they would do an explanation. The place was very busy, it's good. The meat is good but obviously it's not seasoned since the broth is well seasoned. Overall good service, good vibes, good value. read more

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This used to be our favorite place. Now they charge a hidden $2 base fee per person that's not included in the all-you-can-eat price and is printed in very small font on the table menu. You only notice it after sitting down--reading glasses definitely help. read more

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Solid hot pot on this side of town. It's all you can eat with two different menu options, one with more premium meat options. I opted for the premium menu. It's cafeteria style where you can fill your plates with whatever veggies and carbs you want. The meats were plated very beautifully. Both soup bases were very flavorful though I will say the spicy broth wasn't very spicy... Overall, a good bang for your buck if you're craving hot pot and can't make it to Chinatown! read more

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Food was awesome. We had 1 issue we didn't fins out that more seafood was in a cooler closer to the other dinning room until we were finished. Over all it was great food and greet service. Ask for a overview of you are new. read more

Service has gotten terrible. It takes so long now to get any meat. The lamb (which used to be the best cut) is now very lean and not as flavorful. The ribeye has almost no marbling. The wagyu chuck is very good. One thing I didn't like was how I kept ordering all wagyu chuck, but then they'd bring me half chuck and half super lean ribeye. They're doing this on purpose so conserve their wagyu chuck. I had to say something as this restaurant keeps upping their prices and enshittifying their product and service. Keep it up Happy Lamb, you were once a 5/5 but now you're treating your customers poorly. read more

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD OMG. The service is so good and everyone is super kind! The food is always immaculate and pretty fresh whenever I visit! The overall vibe and ambiance is a nice cozy feel, the atmosphere is quiet during the early hours as well. read more

This place is pretty decent. The choices of meat are solid for any hot pot places but the choices of sides is amazing. I love that there is vegetables, eggs, and other side dishes. My friends and I looooves the fried chicken. 10/10 We came in on a Sunday so it was pretty busy but it seemed as they were short staff. Nevertheless they were pretty nice. It's a clean establishment and very well lit. It's a good spot to hang with friends for sure read more

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If you haven't had hot pot, then this place is worth a try to have a taste of boiling your own meat Chinese style. We tried the lower cost ayce hot pot, was very good. For about $30 per person after tax, you can't go wrong with it. Decent choices for basic hot pot needs with their lower cost version. Free soft drinks, but wine and beer cost extra. Service is nice for a buffet, but you might need to get their attention if for example the Diet Coke is out. They also have fried chicken wings, sweet and sour chicken and fried rice/noodles for your "traditional" taste. Serving areas are fairly clean as well. The plates for the higher cost one looked better, aka the angus beef, so we might try that next time. Make sure to separate your utensils for raw things and cook your meat thoroughly. read more

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Always a pleasure to eat at happy lamb.... It's my happy place lol but the Chicago locations where always good ( China town location is hit or miss on freshness and cleanliness) Veggies are always fresh, sauce bar is great, drinks included and dessert varies depending on location. read more

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I LOVE this place. I go here after work and go crazy with it. I love this place. never a wait and the food and service is AMAZING. AND CLEAN. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great, but the service... not so much. One server kept rolling their eyes and acted super cold the whole time, which kind of killed the vibe. Aside from that, everything else was awesome. The lamb rolls were delicious, especially with the herbal-tasting broth -- it has this slight "medicine" flavor that actually feels really healthy and perfect for winter. If the spicy pot isn't spicy enough, just ask them to throw in more chili. The roasted lamb leg was the real star -- seriously amazing. I'd totally come back, not for the service, but for the food. read more

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Meat selection was very limited. If you're not a fan of lamb, this is probably NOT the place to go. But if you are like me, and love lamb as well as beef, then welcome! I got their spicy soup and traditional soup. Both were a bit "medicine-y" in taste, but nice flavor once you get past that. And I got the top level spicy but didn't even get a tickle. Service was quick, although they put my food at the wrong table. Upside; there wasn't anyone sitting at the table next to me. So easy enough for them to move all over to my table. Nice selection of veggies and seafood. Even had a cooked food buffet. Your meal comes with a drink. They have a self serve soda fountain as well as a couple of iced teas to choose from. Saw ice cream, but it was dine in only. So couldn't take it to go with me back to work. So had to skip that. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Happy Lamb Hotpot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a casual AYCE hotpot restaurant sort of near the Galleria area. We came by on a Friday afternoon and they have a... midday special on weekdays between 3-7pm where one full price AYCE meal gets a second one for 50% off and if you have 4 people, one meal is free. We went with the premium option which includes snow crab legs and this amazing crispy lamb shank. To me, the premium option was definitely worth the try just to get some of the nicer meats and that lamb shank. They also have a bunch of premade food options and a vegetable, seafood, and misc hotpot items bar as well. Service was the only mixed bag for me, while everyone was nice, ordering more of the meat options was not intuitive. I wasn't sure whether waiters came by to check on you or if you had to call them over. It seemed to be a mix of things but we weren't checked on very often so trying to get someone's atrention to order more meat was tricky. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

AYCE hotpot without going all the way to katy or bellaire! Found out if you go before 5PM on the weekends, they have happy hour prices -- 15% off. Drinks are included. Our favorite meat was the beef short plate. The bar was for the vegetables, seafood, noodles, and sauce. They also have premade hot food -- which was just ok. The fried peanuts was a nice surprise. The staff was very attentive and when they noticed we finished a plate of meat or near finished, would ask if we wanted more. read more

The food is always great! Very fresh. Tasty and great service Friday nights are busier so plan ahead read more

Delicious, simple & strait to the point. I wish there were more fresh veggie options and desserts but the meat is great.

Every break we get from life we drive 2 hours to eat here. So much food to chose from. It's super clean and great customer service. read more

Went to happy lamb hotpot in Houston at their westheimer location. I went to their location on westheimer, which looked a little nicer than their bellaire location. I was seated immediately and chose their classic dinner all you can eat meal. Dinner is only $5 more than lunch and the meats available are the same, so I definitely recommend coming for lunch if you can. You can also upgrade to their premium meal for better quality meals, or get their Kobe beef or lamb shank as a la carte. I got the best of both worlds broth, meaning you can choose any 2 broths. I got the spicy marrow broth and the golden cabbage marrow broth. There's a self serve drink station where you can get various sodas and teas. They also have a self serve sauce bar station to make your own dipping sauce. There's a hot bar station and I tried a little of everything. They had fried rice, chicken pasta, sweet and sour chicken, eggrolls, sesame balls, and chicken wings. None of it was memorable except for the chicken wings. The wings were actually SOO GOOD surprisingly for an all you can eat place. The skin was so crispy and there is a ton of meat which was tender and juicy. They had a simple flavor but were not bland at all. The wings would empty out quickly as many ppl grabbed them, but they were periodically bringing out fresh batches. For hotpot, they have a veggie, seafood, and assorted hotpot item station where you can choose what you want to add to your broth. My favorites were the fish roe filled fish balls, meat filled fish balls, quail eggs, enoki mushrooms, and noodles. For meat, I tried the lamb, beef short plate, garlic marinated beef, and pork belly. My favorite meats were the pork belly and beef short plate. They also have a dessert station but I didn't touch it, I indulged in their freezer full of icecream, a much needed sweet treat after the meal. I had a pretty good experience here but if I'm being honest, my favorite thing I had here were their chicken wings read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

So glad we found this place! My boyfriend and I live in Midtown and all the good hot pot places are all the way in Bellaire!!! I am SO glad Happy Lamb Hot Pot is in Galleria. The pricing is great, selection is essentially an AYCE where you can control your own portions (for veggies, seafood, and sides), and you can do half half on the broth as a part of your AYCE piece. We went to another AYCE hot pot place that had us pay extra for broth and then an even higher extra price to do half half so this was a much better option. Decent meat selection - beef, lamb, pork, etc with other premium selections for an added cost. With the AYCE, they also have buffet style sides such as rice and chicken. They also had plum juice, lemon juice, soda, and ICE CREAM!! Their veggie and seafood selection was pretty expansive (based on my experience) and their sauce bar was well kept compared to other places I've been to. It was pretty crowded the day we went, but no wait so overall a very pleasant experience! Service was excellent and parking was easy too. Would return! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Half & Half tom yum and Spicy Original - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

First visit , the service here was top tier. They suggest I get the Mongolian hotpot which I'm glad they suggested because spicy bone marrow had wayyyy too much coriander for my taste. But the other one was very good. (for those who don't know coriander is a spice and it's how they make the broth) also I was actually surprised there chicken wings were very good and crispy. Over all the restaurant was clean and they were on top of clearing plates off tables. Definitely going to bring my family here next time . read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Mongolian hot pot, Angus Beef Supreme, and ribeye. Oh and some fried rice , cucumber salad and kimchi - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sigh I came here for lunch. This place used to be good and had a lot of variety in seafood and non-seafood (e.g., tofu-related items). The options, however, were very limited this time, and it looks like they got rid of a lot of the vegetarian protein options they used to have (which were my favorite) If you want to eat just meat... It's fine here, but if you want the variety, I would skip this place. read more

Service was great! The food was awesome, great meat quality. We would definitely come back again! read more

Food is good, lots to choose from. Staff are friendly and helpful. Enjoy every time I go.

I have not been to happy Lamb hot pot for a while. They just up to date their menu. Several items added for example shrimp balls and snow crab legs. I always order premium all you can eat which I can choose the best three broth Service was Okey. Meat was decent. I love that they have more variety of food that include hot cook food, dessert and soft dring. Selection at the sauce bar was big but mostly was so oily for example chili in oil or even garlic still in oil. read more

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Best hot pot, me and my family come here every week, very good price,nice and clean restaurant. Spicy broth is must try read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The perfect spot to warm up during the winter freeze! My partner and I came here (cautiously in the freezing temperatures during the freeze) to find a nearby hot pot place. This is close enough for us in the heights (located just west of the galleria) that it didn't feel like too long of a drive. It's buffet style where you pay a very reasonable fee for endless meat and buffet options. There's a deluxe meat package and a regular meat package, we elected for regular as we didn't feel boujee enough for wagu beef. They bring 3 meats at a time, and that was PLENTY for us. You also pick your broth, we opted for the classic half savory half spicey. We then had free range to get noodles, veggies, dumplings and all the addins. The noodles all tasted delicious, the glass noodles started to break down after a bit but the rest were great. The dumplings were really delicious especially the lamb ones. And the meat was all fantastic, the garlic beef and the round eye cuts all cooked and tasted so delicious in the spicy broth. The spiciness level was just right. My favorite was the custom sauce station - my mix of garlic, sesame, soy sauce, and tahini was the perfect addition to spicy broth cooked meat. We left so stuffed we had to sit for a bit prior to treking out into the ice. We will HAPPILY be coming back here soon. read more

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Workers were nice, the food was good, everything was going good until, I found a little friend in my fish. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - This was a mosquito in the fish - Chinese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It was me and my family first time trying this hot pot restaurant, and we all loved it. I really liked how the waiter helped us out to choose the broth and explained how we can get anything for the hot pot. I also liked how they had noodles options and other foods that were available for the hot pot. That time that we went was a bit packed but the service was still on point, the waiting time wasn't that long which was great. read more

Best location. There are so many options and the staff is so noice. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because there is this super irritating buzzing noise that they have at this location from one of their machines/lights? They haven't fixed and it's been going on for a few years. Honestly I just go in with ear buds read more