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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.3 (351 reviews)
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    Timothy H.

    Very good AYCE hotpot restaurant to have! Their food and veggies were often fresh and delicious. I enjoy their lamb and beef. Their sticky fried buns are always a must. There was a change in their order system, as now you can order from the tablet. Once you order, it'll block you from ordering for 20 mins, so you'll have to wait. I'd say it's a smart system so that the employees don't constantly have to take orders. That being said, I feel like the service got worse. They forgot to add some utensils for the table, and when we asked for it, they weren't apologetic and took awhile to deliver them. The ambiance is good. There's a moderate amount of seating and it seems organized.

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    Kyle W.

    Honestly I would not recommend or go here if it were the regular $35 per person dinner AYCE. I went here for their $18.98 per person AYCE special which honestly still is an okay deal since sauce bar (makes sense) and broth (shockingly) were mandatory add-ons so after tax and tip you are paying close to $30 per person still. I would have given a better rating for the value, but the overall experience needs improvement. Knowing the promo, the wait is about 4-5 hours long. So I entered the waitlist remotely around 1:30pm for a dinner seating and got seated around 4:45pm so a little over 3 hours wait, but minimal wait in person as I diligently checked the status of the waitlist remotely. When seated, it was a full house so I expect the food to take a bit of time. The broth and the meats came out quickly, and the meat is not 10 pieces - it is 20-30 pieces per order. I can't complain as they know people go here for maximizing value so they predict we are the same. We barely got through 4 orders of meats (almost 100 pieces total) between the 2 of us, but that was a good problem to have. However, the other things like fish balls, vegetables, etc took so long. The waiter had to resubmit the order a few times and even then took an hour to get it, and they delivered 2-3x of the portion we needed, but we still devoured it knowing that the service is this unreliable. It took another 30 minutes to get the fortune pack. A lot of things ran out, like the snacks and soft serve, that took another 30 minutes. So a lot of waiting which is fine, but why I lowered the rating is because the table behind us got all the food and more without issues, and they got seated after us and left before us because they are well attended to. Our section somehow was heavily ignored. Food wise it is okay - it is AYCE. I wished the broth was more flavorful, as I generally never needed to go to the sauce bar. Here, it felt like things were watered down immensely. Maybe because of the promo, but also, they should not cut corners by half to make up for the lowered cost as they should be encouraging more business, as usually this place is never busy. I don't think I will return, even with the $20 promo ($100 min spend) because I don't think the value is there at all. At the promo price it was worth the try, but there are so many better hot pot options around the greater Seattle area that I would prefer.

    Christopher D.

    It's a chain, so the hot pot and meat quality are consistent with other locations like Bellevue and Lynnwood. What stands out here is the service. The staff are especially friendly and take great care of regulars. The space is smaller, and parking in Chinatown is limited and a bit of a hassle. Still, the service makes it worth it if you don't mind the parking.

    In Y.

    I know that Happy Lamb is such a well-known brand for hotpot, especially for All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) style. It had been a long time (probably a decade) since my last visit, but some friends visiting from abroad were seriously craving an Asian-style soup meal after a long night of drinking. I am not much of a drinker myself, but they definitely are. We visited on a Saturday night, and the place was packed with people. At first we waited on the 1st floor. We felt a bit strange because everyone there seemed to be eating Korean BBQ. Later, we realized that the 1st floor is actually a different restaurant, Bellwether BBQ. So we moved to the 2nd floor, and that floor was finally for the Happy Lamb. Even though we arrived around 9 PM after already having a full dinner at Honey Court, the place was still completely full and we had to wait. OMG... The waiting system is somewhat high-tech. You scan the QR code at the check-in desk, join the queue, and they text you when your table is ready. We requested a private room, and luckily they were able to accommodate us. Our room had 3 induction burners, allowing 3 hotpot pots at the same time. Each pot can have 2 different broths, so it is perfect for trying multiple flavors. Since there were 4 of us, we basically tried all the broth options. Because we had already eaten dinner earlier, we skipped the AYCE option and ordered from a la carte menu for meats and vegetables. We were also lucky that we visited late at night, thus we received 20% discount for happy hour pricing. The staff were friendly, and Happy Lamb's bar has lots of toppings and sauces so you can mix your own dipping sauce however you like. They even have ice cream for dessert. The access to bar is additional $2.99 per person. One thing I found out later is that there is parking available in the basement of the building. I am not sure if it is free or not, but since I did not know about it, I parked in a nearby lot and it cost me about $9 per hour. Parking in Seattle's Chinatown / International District is getting pretty tough and expensive these days. Overall, the staff were friendly and the quality of the a la carte meats and vegetables was solid. Understanding the inflation these days, the cost felt quite reasonable, and I would definitely consider coming back again. Hotpot is always more fun with a bigger group, and this place is great for that.

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    Generous Y.

    My first visit here was disappointing because the service was atrocious. Slow, inattentive, forgetting things, and overall showing zero care. On a second visit, we came for an early dinner, had great attentive service, even as the spot filled up. I'll call out the Bellevue location has the best service hands down. Having mixed feelings, but will have to go with my recency bias to say I'd come back. The location is somewhat convenient in Chinatown, has parking underneath, and not too far from the link for public transit. However, two flights of stairs await because there's the exterior stairs and an extra set to go from the KBBQ spot to hot pot. Not sure if there's an elevator for accessibility but I'd double check as needed. There's an interesting new promotion for peak hours where a longer wait time means a free gift, which I think is a sweet deal. I haven't seen this at other locations but I also haven't been to them recently. Definitely makes any wait easier though. Happy Lamb portions out servings per round based on party, so it's always scaled well. Good quality too. Sauce bar includes some warm items, dessert, and fruit, which is always enjoyable. Plus the soft serve machine (but across all Happy Lambs, the ice cream is icy more than creamy, still delicious for after a hot meal though).

    Sauce bar, wagyu beef...
    Vuong N.

    I tried the Premium All-You-Can-Eat option at Happy Lamb, and for around $50 per person, I think it's a pretty fair deal. The selection includes several cuts of Wagyu beef, which was a nice surprise at this price point. While the meat wasn't exceptionally fresh or premium compared to high-end Japanese BBQ restaurants, it was still good enough and enjoyable for an AYCE experience. The broth was flavorful, there was a decent variety of ingredients, and the service was smooth throughout the meal. Overall, nothing really stood out as amazing, but nothing disappointed me either. If you're looking for a reasonably priced premium hot pot with unlimited Wagyu options, Happy Lamb is worth checking out. Overall, it was a solid experience, and I'd definitely consider coming back.

    Hanh N.

    Great spot for AYCE Hotpot!! They have a large menu selection & the quality is pretty good! Sauce bar is additional price though! It does get a bit crowded and busy... but I joined the waitlist before arriving so my group & I didn't wait long. Nice and attentive staff.

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    Katherine L.

    What a fun place to stuff yourself full of delicious and flavorful food! I am a total novice to the hotpot scene, and it was still really enjoyable! My husband and I got the AYCE option, and there was no wait during lunch time on a weekday. For the meats, we tried the beef, pork, lamb, and shrimp. We also got cabbage, tofu skin, and noodles. We opted for the sauce barl; I'm not entirely sure it was worth it as we only went once to make our sauces, but it's only $3/pp, and it was fun to see try our creation. Mfriendly staff, gorgeous and spacious interior, and my clothes didn't announce to the world that I had hotpot afterwards, haha. Looking forward to going back!

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    Trang L.

    soup szn every season i usually go to the location in Lynnwood but decided to come here, they share a space with a KBBQ spot, Happy Lamb is located upstairs! food and service were solid! It was my mom's first time visiting and she enjoyed it as well. the selection for food, sauce and dessert were pretty solid considering the price, i will certainly be back for their happy hour!

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    Vinh M.

    On another episode of "restaurants I've been to a million times but haven't done a proper 5-star review for yet because I went here back in (insert year before 2024 here) before doing reviews"... This visit is far beyond my first visit; I've been here when it was still Little Sheep, and have been getting great hotpot here since 2021 when it first reopened as Happy Lamb. It's located in the same building as Bellwether BBQ & Grill, though that's on the first floor; you'll need to head one floor up to get to this Happy Lamb. It's pretty casual internally and quite fast-paced for the servers here; you'll always see them carrying large trays of meat and other stuff to tables. You'll also - as expected - smell like hotpot once you leave here. Not that that wasn't already obvious. We made a walk-in reservation for 7 people, which was a good call since lots of people started coming at around 7pm on a Sunday night. While waiting, you can enjoy some lemon black tea and packaged crackers at the front counter. Their AYCE is $34.98 per person, and gratuity is automatically added for groups of 6 or more. We got a set of three broths in one (called Best of Three), with two of them being different levels of spicy broths, and the last being a tomato broth. We then got an assortment of meats (beef, pork, TONS of lamb), seafood (shrimp, tempura, mussels), meatballs (lamb, shrimp, fish with roe), veggies (broccoli, cabbage, pumpkin, sweet corn) and others (dumplings, wontons, fried rice, fried chicken) all in the span of two rounds out of three. Wow that was a mouthful! Everything was very solid, and we all had no complaints whatsoever when eating. Service was on point; we got our waters (both our cups and broths) refilled constantly, and we got extra napkins and even large bibs for those of us who didn't want splatter on our clothes. Besides the meatballs being very small, food quality is decent and worth it; meats were fresh though some were a little thick, veggies had a great color to them, and the fried chicken was a big winner even though it was just an appetizer. They also have an AYCE bar, which was very appropriately filled and stocked. What was crazy was that even though we were all full, we got a ton of their sweets like their coffee and mango cakes, strawberry jam pudding, sesame balls, egg rolls, sweet taro soup and other small eats. Like, we went ham on all those desserts. They're doing something right with the AYCE bar here! You might not even need a boba run if you got a stubborn sweet tooth like me :P We spent a good 2.5 hours here, and they were some of the best especially with minimal decor, exceptional service and great food to enjoy. I consider this a great choice for hotpot in the Seattle area, and probably the only one that I know that stays consistently awesome!

    Happy hour special going on right now for August 2025
    Patricia S.

    We came a little after 5 pm and lucked out it wasn't packed yet, so we got seated right away. The space is super cute and clean, which already gave me a good vibe. Our server, Jenny, was the sweetest super helpful, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Food came out fast and everything was delicious. I was honestly surprised by the lamb meatballs--they weren't gamey at all and ended up being one of my favorites! Hot pot lovers, you definitely need to check this place out. Bonus: if you're celebrating a birthday, you get to eat for free (such a fun perk ). Another cool thing is that they also have Korean BBQ downstairs, so you can totally switch things up depending on your mood. Plus, garage parking is available yes, it's a little tight, but it's free for two hours so I'm not complaining. Overall, such a solid spot for hot pot (and apparently BBQ too)! I'll definitely be back.

    AYCE menu items (regular)
    Scotty L.

    One of the tried and true classic hotpot locations in the greater seattle area for AYCE. Their meat portions are generous and people typically only order 1-2 courses of meat. You can purchase additional items a la carte such as skewers and seafood. Expect to spend about $50/person with tax+tip. Floors are a little slippery so be careful as you walk around. Service is always epic here, the staff are always so friendly and quick to help out and check in with you consistently.

    April L.

    Food: The all-you-can-eat menu is reasonably priced, usually around $30-$40 per person, with special weekday rates (Monday-Friday). The meat quality really stood out--better than Haidilao or Luyezhou in my opinion--especially the Angus beef and the fattier beef cuts. Seafood was fresh, particularly the octopus and shrimp balls, and the vegetables were high-quality and fresh as well. The salad bar was a bit limited in variety and quality compared to other hotpot places, but still decent enough for the essentials. For broth, we especially enjoyed the mushroom and bone broth bases. The spicy broth was flavorful without being overwhelming, though it does contain quite a bit of oil. Service: Overall, the service was nice. The front desk staff in particular was very friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere: The restaurant has a clean, comfortable, family-friendly vibe. Nothing over the top, but pleasant and inviting for a hotpot meal. Overall Experience: Happy Lamb is a solid choice for hotpot, with excellent meat quality and fresh seafood/vegetables. The weekday deals make it an even better value, and the birthday promotion (one free meal within three days before or after your birthday) is a fantastic perk. Definitely a place I'd return to, especially for special occasions.

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    Consistently good. I've been here many times. And I'll keep coming. You usually come with a friend. And we get the all-you-can-eat.

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    When one of us says "hot pot" we head straight to Happy Lamb. No ifs, ands, or buts. We love our late night AYCE hot pot dates here.

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    Ask the Community - Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    What is the AYCE price for kids?

    Do i have to come on my birthday date to get the free birthday AYCE? Can i come anyday on my birthday month? Or birthday week?

    3 days before your birthday and 3 days after if I recall correctly

    My mom and I have the same birthday, can we both get free meals on the same time?

    Allow us to explain how our promotion works. In order to qualify for two people to receive free meal, it is necessary to have a minimum of eight people in your group.… 

    Does the full party have to be there to be seated (4-5 people)?

    Do they have individual broths or so you have to share with your party?

    Shared with your party! If you want individual broths, then you would want Boiling Point or Swish Swish

    Does Happy Lamb has safe/secure parking of its own?

    They have a small lot in the structure around the corner.

    Does your both have dairy in it? It looks a bit milky from the pictures and I have a dairy allergy.

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    3.8(197 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    I came here around 5pm on Friday and it was not busy at all. The cashier was very helpful and…read moreguiding us on the process. You basically choose all your veggies, noodles and sauce, then choose your meat and then when they finish cooking it, you choose your rice and sauce. The ingredients looks fresh and the place looks very clean. I love the seating near the window so you can eat and people watch. Beef with Moggol Curry Sauce (3/5) The veggies and noodles were cooked fresh and well but it just lacked flavor. That was partially my fault because I didn't add enough sauce during the ingredients picking phase and that's where this super customization can be a double edged sword. There's tons of sauces like garlic oil, chili oil, soy sauce, ginger sauce, salt, sugar (and a bunch of others I couldn't remember) and I really didn't know what combination was best to pick so I just sort of went with my intuition but I definitely did not put enough. The beef is the ultimate let down though. It was tough, chewy. and dry and was not pleasant to eat and after chewing several times I decided to just skip eating it. This is not an inexpensive dish and at $17.20 for a regular, I expected better quality meat. I also wish there's an option where they decide what sauce to put into your bowl to make it flavorful. Also another suggestion to the owner, please provide spoons. It's strange that there's chopsticks and forks for utensils but no spoons considering this is a rice dish.

    I love Mongolian Grill because it has good service and really yummy food. It's a great healthy…read morerestaurant. My personal favorite is the nuts with sugar and the fortune cookies. It is also very clean and has fresh vegetables. That's why you should go to Mongolian Grill. Sophie B.

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    Friendship Foods BBQ - Pan-Fried Stinky Tofu

    Friendship Foods BBQ

    4.6(251 reviews)
    9.0 miHaller Lake
    $$

    Hands down my favorite Chinese BBQ spot in the entire Greater Seattle area. Stepping inside feels…read morejust like being back in Asia, and when I first discovered it, I drove all the way out here nearly 10 times in a single month. They also almost always have great specials when you spend over $80! ​Must-Orders & Foodie Pro-Tip: ​* Special Lamb: The absolute star of the menu and a non-negotiable must-have. - i like to ask for additional spicy powder on the side and dip more since it is little blend for my liking ​* The Cucumber + Cold Noodle Hack: If you're a savory girl like me, order the cucumber salad to start, but save about a quarter of it (and the sauce). When you get cold noodles for dessert, dunk the leftover cucumber and tangy sauce in--it adds the perfect crunch and acidity to balance out the sweetness! ​Drink Note: They still serve beer, but it's a bit sad that they don't sell original/non-flavored soju anymore. Regardless, the incredible food and lively vibe make every trip 100% worth the drive.

    Legend has it that tens of thousands of years ago, our ancestors lived by eating raw meat and…read moredrinking blood. One day, lightning struck a tree, causing a massive forest fire that killed many animals. Our ancestors then discovered that cooked meat tasted much better than raw meat. This is why roast meat has always been regarded as an important part of the human diet. Today I gathered with friends and chose this barbecue restaurant. It's located north of Redmond, with a prominent sign and plenty of parking. Ambiance: The decor is creative, but it feels quite contradictory. Barbecue is inherently a very "Jianghu" (lively, rough-and-tumble) kind of thing, yet the restaurant leans toward an artistic, literary style. When I used to run my own restaurant, I followed a principle: avoid anything unrelated to the core dining experience. Seeing many books on the shelves here, I understand they're trying to bridge Jianghu and artistry -- but it clearly feels out of place. That said, the place is very clean, and the stickers/decorations are festive. Service: My high rating for this restaurant is largely based on the service. After we sat down, we were given free appetizers -- braised peanuts, which tasted great. The staff training is very professional, whether it's taking orders, making recommendations, attending to us during the meal, or checking on tables and refilling water. All excellent. Taste: Jianghu-style cuisine is characterized by boldness, satisfaction, and not sweating the small details. We ordered spicy hot pot (Malatang), spicy hot pot skewers, grilled beef, lamb, chicken gizzards, oysters, and many other items. First, the Malatang and spicy skewers tasted almost identical, so it felt like eating the same thing. The grilled skewers were just average -- neither good nor bad. The oysters were very tasty. However, the shrimp in the spicy skewers were very unfresh, which was disappointing. "By the way, the prices at 'Friendship Skewers' are anything but friendly -- I think it's quite overpriced overall."

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    Chan Seattle - Happy Hour - Pork Sliders

    Chan Seattle

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown
    $$$

    My friend and I reserved an early dinner here for after our afternoon Harry Potter show a couple…read moreweekends ago and we enjoyed our experience here! Food and service were both excellent! Loved that they had a HP themed drink menu! Just wish they had non-alc option for me! We shared - tuna tartare - rice cake with beef cheek ragu - so good! - Korean melon salad - smoked duck sot bap - ginger creme brulee Everything was tasty. Our favorite was the rice cake dish! Tuna tartare was also fresh tasting

    I try to check out new restaurants every time I visit Seattle. Some make the list from…read morerecommendations, some from Yelp reviews, and some from TikTok. This time, I checked out Chan Seattle, and baby, they left NOTHING on the table. I enjoyed my entire experience from start to finish. When I arrived, there was a sign asking guests to wait for the hostess to be seated. I stood there for about 2-3 minutes, but no one ever came to the hostess stand, so eventually I just seated myself at the bar. ‍ Not a huge deal, but definitely worth noting. Chan is located inside a hotel, and the restaurant itself is pretty spacious. The actual bar only seats about three people, but there's also open-kitchen counter seating with maybe 8-10 seats. I grabbed a seat at the bar with my book, although I mainly ended up listening to a podcast while I ate. Perfect little solo dinner vibe. One thing that made me laugh: the restroom is part of the hotel, so Chan staff actually have to give you a key to access it. Top-flight security over there! Now, THE FOOD. I started with a glass of cava from the happy hour menu and the tuna tartare, topped with avocado, radish, and sunchoke. Both were $10 each. For my meal, I ordered the roasted cauliflower from the happy hour menu for $10 and the small portion of Alaskan black cod from the protein menu. Everything was absolutely delicious, but that tuna tartare?! That was the star of the evening. Fresh, flavorful, and easily the dish I'd order again without even looking at the menu. The service was wonderful too. The bartender seemed a little stiff and rigid when I first sat down, but he eventually warmed up and I got to see his kind and friendly side. He was attentive and offered recommendations, which I always appreciate when I'm trying somewhere for the first time. The regular menu prices are definitely on the higher side, but Chan has $$$ on Yelp, so you know what you're signing up for. That said, the happy hour specials are GREAT and make it easy to try several dishes without running the bill all the way up. Between the food, service, atmosphere, and happy hour, Chan Seattle is absolutely a must-try. I'll definitely be back on a future Seattle visit, and the tuna tartare already has a spot on my repeat-order list!

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    Mandarin Buffet & Grill

    Mandarin Buffet & Grill

    3.1(529 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    I was asking my friend that I'm visiting up here if there were any Chinese buffets that are so…read morecommon in CA. He said there was this one called Mandarin Buffet and Grill. So off we go to check it out. It's right off the freeway, I forget which one since I'm not driving. The buffet is located in a shopping center with lots of parking. I think there's a Thai restaurant across the parking lot from here. We go in and wow, this is a nicer buffet than most other one's I've been to. The dining area is very large and clean. I see the prices on a sign. Looks like about $30 for dinner, plus they add the tip of 10%. I guess that's about standard to leave for a tip at a self serve buffet. We get seated and head up to the buffet. Looks like they have a big sushi section and a Mongolian grill section as well. Looking at all the food, I'd say the quality is better than most buffet I go to in CA. The dishes just look better. I'm gonna say in general, the food in the Seattle is a higher quality and more foodie oriented than down where I live. I even tried some of the sushi and it was seemed as good as any all you can eat place. Normally sushi at a buffet is something I avoid. I had ribs and some shellfish seafood and various other American Chinese foods. I did see a few more authentic dishes that I couldn't exactly tell what it was, so I guess it means it was authentic! The price was a little higher than what I'm used to, but the quality and size of the buffet made it worth it.

    Food has improved and there are more varieties now, which was nice to see. Lunch is about $21 but…read morewith the automatic 10% service charge it comes out to over $23 + tax. Because they charge the 10% upfront, it really felt like the servers weren't motivated to check on tables. My hot water cup stayed empty most of the meal, and I couldn't find anyone to refill it. The dim sum area was also mostly empty. Chicken feet, shrimp dumplings, and other items were gone for long stretches, and some dishes looked like they hadn't been refreshed in a while. Several entrées were empty and not refilled promptly. They also charge extra for soda, coffee, and tea, which adds even more to the cost. If you live on the Eastside and want Chinese food with some sushi without driving far, this place is convenient. But if you have time, I'd skip this and go to Feast Buffet in Renton -- it's much bigger, has way more variety, includes drinks in the price.

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