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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    3.6 (427 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    HAPPY LAMB HOT POT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Aimee M.

    I am a hotpot regular and had a pleasant experience here for date night! The atmosphere is nice and dark, and I felt the pricing was competitive for the options in the area, with $28/person the base AYCE price. I felt this had more than enough options to satisfy, but there is an upgraded option. Bf and I got the best of both worlds broth, allowing myself the classic and bf the spicy. There was a large, well stocked buffet bar full of ingredients, from vegetables to fish. I found most of it tasted slightly old, but not enough to put me off. Our real complaint was service, being that my bf's choice of lamb meat was forgotten for a long period of time before being brought. Overall though, I would put this in the top of hot pot places we've visited for value and quality!

    Anne-Marie H.

    Happy Lamb Hot Pot has been one of my favorite spots for years and it never disappoints. The original base is always so flavorful and comforting. I really like that they recently added a self-serve setup for most items except meats. The side dishes and sauce bar are easy to grab, and I love not having to wait for things to come to the table. It makes the whole experience more convenient and fun. The food is always fresh and consistent, and I always leave full and happy. This is easily one of the best hot pot spots in Plano.

    Allen S.

    Happy Lamb makes me.. happy! It's hot pot and it's all you can eat. There's different tiers you can opt for depending what suits your fancy but tbh just the basic one is enough for me. They aren't stingy about their meats like some places - these are not paper thin cuts like some other restaurants will do you. I've even had to tell them I only want half an order of meat before just because I was afraid they'd give me too much. Seafood selection is ok, they've got muscles, some kinda fish fillet, shrink and some crab. Fish and meatballs galore and more vegetables than I'm willing to try. I appreciate them having a hot bar with things like fried rice and chicken wings as well as some stir fried dish to keep kids away from the boiling pots. The wings are pretty bomb though if you can get some as soon as they come out. Only criticism I have is that the sauce bar area gets kinda messy - you gotta reach pretty far to get some of those sauces and some people just make a mess. I wish they would tidy it up a little more often when it's busy, but otherwise always a pleasant experience at Happy Lamb. They have some birthday discounts too which is kind of cool. Be sure to check out the soft serve ice cream next to the bar by the front door if it's not "out of order" like McDonald's.

    Lamb (premium meat)

    They've revamped their tableware. Menu is still all you can eat, but they've split it to basic or premium meats. All options are still there for things to add to the hot pot. Service is still good. People stop by asking if we want refills on drinks and add more broth when needed. It's the same atmosphere. Everyone enjoying their food and in good company.

    Darren L.

    A great place to gorge in hot pot as it is now all you can it at this location. $24.95 for lunch. I loved the fresh wheat noodles. I selected both types of tofu, but it's better to get the firm. The silken falls apart in the broth. The cod fish was fresh and quite good when dipped into my handmade sauce. Bok choy and Chinese cabbage were fresh, tasty and made a great choice for hot pot as well. The taro was good but it took too long to cook. Service is great too. Staff were very attentive to our needs.

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    May G.

    We got best of both worlds. I like the pork belly and beef slices. The fried bun and noodles taste great too. There's no wait and the food is good.

    These are some tofu and fish balls.
    Sarah S.

    The Food was okay but their soup is very oily. Especially the spicy soup, they just left the peppers in there. It was so hard to eat. My stomach was hurting when I left. The water taste like tap water to be honest. The Service wasn't very nice either. They charge for the sauce! The lady we had was very rude! I would not recommend this place.

    Chicken + Beef Bone Broth Soup. Spicy and Original. This place is alright. Could be a little better, but that's just my personal opinion.
    Derek P.

    Food was okay to say the least, but the right side pot was very oily and gave my wife a stomach and almost threw up. Service had some language barriers and they were rude to my mother when she ask if they charge for sauce. They said and I quote, "Can't you see the sign over there?, it's above you!". Plus there's no actual supervisor / manager there at all, just staff. Ambiance was alright, they mostly play American pop music, but what really threw me off was that there was a worker just power washing the front desk and around the area of people eating. To be fair, it's my first time here as well as my mother and wife. Also I feel like there should be more flavors other than having chicken & beef bone broth Overall, these are my only reason I give this place 2 Stars.

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    Thu T.

    Delicious hot pot in Plano area! We always go for the AYCE option and make it worth it. Dinner and weekdays are $24.99 per person. There are a couple of items on the menu that are paid items which we don't really care for. If you'd like to get dipping sauce from their sauce, it's $0.50 per person, which you must. The meat is fresh - we love the natural prime lab. Marinated garlic beef is too but one of our batches was a bit over seasoned. Vegetables are clean and fresh - go for tong ho, bok choy, and Napa cabbage. Their fried buns are good as well but be careful not to consume too many of those because they will fill you up pretty quickly. Broth: We like half and half. Having all spicy can be a bit overwhelming so we like to cook food in both to balance out the heat. Service: I read lots of reviews about bad service but it was completely different on our visit. Our host and server were very nice, helpful, and attentive. The food broth and first round of orders came out in less than 15 minutes. They also checked on us a couple of times to make sure we were doing OK, and refilled our water without us asking. They also offered us complimentary desserts in the end - mango pudding is refreshing and vanilla ice cream with diced bananas is ok. Highly recommend everyone to check out this place if you haven't tried this kind of hot pot!

    Bee D.

    My darling recommended I come here after mentioning not being able to find anyone else to go with me to hot pot or kbbq places. He told me I can eat there by myself if I can't find anyone else. I'm comfortable doing this but it would be nice to have someone to go with. Anyways, I came here on the perfect day, a rainy day. The staff was very helpful and attentive. My first time at a hot pot was great! I got three meats (mostly beef and the pork belly), lots of veggies, shrimp, and squid. I got the regular and the mild broth? A bit of dipping sauce. I can't forget the honey Jasmine tea (not the exact name but it was along those lines). I got full so I didn't finish. Honestly, the best food I've had in a while. I wasn't sure how I was going to like it as I'm a little weary of soups, stews, and such but I loved it! Definitely coming back and hopefully soon!

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    Went there is my coworkers, the food and service was amazing and very helpful in recommending if you dont know what to get.

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    We got the half/half broth -- Delicious! Great options and delicious sauce bar. Will definitely come back. New favorite AYCE Hot Pot

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    How much is the all you can eat? And what times/days is all you can eat?

    no more ayce. super expensive now

    No website..... how much does it cost?

    24.99

    Is this place halal?

    No what kind of question is that.

    I have a shellfish allergy. Are any of your broths cooked with shellfish?

    I don't believe so. The broths are either hot and spicy or regular. You add your proteins in the broth. They're not seafood-based.

    Do they have any non-spicy options? I want to try out hot pot but I can't stand spicy food.

    Yes absolutely, you can choose a non spicy broth and make your own dipping sauce. However I think they closed from the lockdown, not sure if they opened back up yet? I hope they do soon because I love this restaurant.

    Do they still have the combo specials, or is it all a la carte or AYCE?

    Yes

    Why did they change their name to Happy Lamb?

    It was always this name since I've remembered.

    When you order a la carte, can you take the leftover broth home?

    Yes of course. Why wouldn't you be able to.

    Any lunch specials?

    Yes. The people make the lunch..special.

    Any specials now? Lunch special?

    None whatsoever.

    Why the extra charge for one person?

    Because they want to make extra money. Things they do never make sense.

    Is there still a all u can eat option and how much?

    Yes, it's $23.99 for dinner.

    Still have buffet? What's the price of buffet?

    It's $21.99 for dinner

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    Squares Hot Pot

    Squares Hot Pot

    4.4
    (279 reviews)
    4.6 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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    Haidilao Hot Pot

    Haidilao Hot Pot

    4.6
    (769 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    We had an outstanding experience at Haidilao Hot Pot in Frisco, and I wanted to recognize both…read moreDylan and the entire team for making my sister's birthday celebration so special. From the moment we arrived, everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely focused on ensuring we had a great experience. The level of hospitality throughout the restaurant was exceptional, and it was clear that customer service is something the team takes great pride in. Dylan was particularly wonderful. He was attentive, professional, and incredibly thoughtful throughout our visit. He consistently went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect and helped create a warm, memorable atmosphere for my sister's birthday. His kindness and attention to detail made us feel truly valued as guests. What impressed us most was how seamlessly the entire team worked together. Every interaction was friendly, efficient, and genuine, creating an experience that felt far beyond a typical restaurant visit. The food was fantastic, but it was the service that made the evening unforgettable. Thank you to Dylan and the whole Haidilao Frisco team for helping create such a memorable celebration. We left with full stomachs, great memories, and will happily return to this branch. Highly recommended!

    First time at Haidilao and I had to make a review because the service and food were so good!…read more It was our first time at any Haidilao and our server gave us a breakdown of everything! He even asked us what kind of level we liked our sauces and went ahead and made us 2 sauces of his own! We had to ask him how he made it but it was THAT good. So when this place opens up in GA just know i got the secret recipe. Food was delicious we got the AYCE bundle and chose thai tom yum and a spicy broth (forgot the name) When we left our server gave us a little gift!! I wish i remembered his name but 10/10 would come back again

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    AYCE:MEAT O'CLOCK $19.99/PER                                           Mon-Fri before 4:00PM               Mon-Sun after 9:30PM

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    Woomeeok Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    Woomeeok Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

    3.9
    (291 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    I've gone here about 4 times in the past 3 years, and I'm glad to say I will keep returning. The…read morestaff here are amazing, and so helpful on giving tips, especially if it's your first time at kbbq. I'm glad the staff are knowledgeable about the place they work, and the energy surrounding the place is nice too. Peaceful and quiet chatter amongst others and no unpleasant noises or disturbances. The food is definitely something to praise too. I always end up eating nearly 2-3 all you can eat plates of bulgogi myself, their shrimp, and la galbi (beef short rib) are quite nice too. But the side dishes are my absolute favorite! Although the chicken and dipping sauces aren't something to fuss over, they're not horrible. Top recommendation: Bulgogi, la galbi & side dishes I'm looking forward to coming back again, and hopefully (unlike the many times before) I leave room for dessert! The yakgwa sundae looks promising.

    As regular patrons of hot pot for date night, bf and I decided to try this place…read more I'll sort by pros and cons as I see it related to other hot pot places we've had: PROS: - Hot pot and BBQ grill at the same time for the same price! Great value there - Fairly large vegetable/noodle/etc bar - Waiters were incredibly attentive - All meats tasted high quality CONS: - No true "sauce bar"--I kind of tried to replicate my usual combo using the salad supplies and sauces - The meats are clearly made for either the grill or the pot 80% of the time with very few that can do both. For example, pork belly (grill) is different from THIN pork belly (pot). Beef belly worked best in the pot. Chicken worked best on the grill. Etc - Beef broth I got for my hotpot was decent but worse than most pork bone broths I default to For the same price as Seapot, I'd still personally prefer Seapot. But I think this place does best a lot of competition like Nan and Hai Di Lao. Give it a try for sure.

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    Yoshi Shabu Shabu

    Yoshi Shabu Shabu

    4.3
    (399 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    Great staff and great food! We highly recommend this little gem! The owners really create a great…read moreenvironment and experience.

    First of all, I want to give a glowing review of the impeccable service that was provided to us by…read moreSonny. He checked on us often to make sure we had enough of the unlimited veggies and sauces. He chatted with us and constantly cleared our empty plates. He was the only server, but he was able to take amazing care of every table. He gladly changed the channel so we could watch the hockey playoffs and had us stand in front of the Japanese cherry blossom wall so he could take pictures of us on my phone. 5 out of 5 service It is a beautiful spacious restaurant with booth seating and counter seating (there is also a private room with a tv and a Shabu table set for 20). The tables are already set with plates, utensils, and pots with water and seaweed (kombu) 4 out of 5 for decor and ambiance I wish I could have liked the food more, but here's my honest opinion. I paid extra for spicy miso broth (I think an extra $2.50). They mix spicy miso paste into the water that is already boiling at your table. Even with hot drops, it was disappointingly bland. There are 3 dipping sauces: garlic teriyaki, ponzu (surprisingly sweet which I didn't enjoy), and peanut sauce (again bland). Nice that the sauces are unlimited, too bad they're not delicious tho. There were many choices of meat. I chose choice ribeye. You order by the ounce here so I ordered 8oz. High quality meat for the price. They give you a really small plate of veggies to start, but then if you ask for more (it's unlimited) they give you a giant bowl of spinach, tofu, carrots, mushroom, cabbage, and broccoli. You're also given white rice and your choice of noodle. I chose ramen, but it wasn't your usual ramen noodle. It was a tiny bowl with a handful of super thin noodles that took a long time to cook. 3 out of 5 for food Would I come back here? Yes! There aren't any other Japanese shabu restaurants around AND Sonny was awesome!

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