Happy Lamb is a go-to for anyone who loves a flavorful, Mongolian-style hot pot. If you like heat, the spicy broth is perfectly balanced and not just pure oil. The meat quality is excellent, especially the premium lamb and marbled beef, which are sliced thin and cook perfectly in seconds. The vegetable platters are always fresh. The restaurant is spacious and clean, making it a great spot for groups or family dinners. Service is usually quick. They used to do single hot pots, but all the tables have the shared pot now. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Broth selection - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

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this place was not so busy when I had arrived, but it slowly picked up. I honestly love how clean the place is for an all-you-can-eat. they restock the add-ons consistently and frequently which is amazing. the broth itself -- i ordered the best of both worlds: a clear broth and spicy broth -- wasn't too bad. it was flavorful and the spicy one was not overly spicy. I usually can't take spice yet I was able to do this one. the service was great. our server was super attentive and very friendly. he was pleasant to have as a server. overall a great experience. it was a great way to end off my day. filled it up with lots of veggies + udon read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - best of both worlds - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

MY FAVORITE HOTPOT PLACE, HANDS DOWN. I don't know why I'm only writing a review now because I've been dining here almost every month. The unhealthy number of times I've been here is honestly crazy. I've brought so many friends here, I've brought my family here, and I've even dined here by myself. Haha The food is great! The DIY meat, veggie, and cooked food bar is always awesome, and I've noticed they add new cooked items every now and then. The sauce bar has changed over the years, and I've definitely noticed they keep it cleaner now more than ever, which I really appreciate. The AYCE hotpot menu is straightforward and easy to order from. I always go for the "Best of Both Worlds" broth. Always. The hotpot options have been upgraded (good wagyu!) and have been really good lately. One thing I truly love about this place is that the price has always stayed reasonable. Service from the front guy is always top-notch. I love that dude he's so accommodating and welcoming every time. There is a newer server, a middle-aged lady (I think her station is on the right by the wall). She might need a bit more training. Sometimes she's pleasant, but most of the time she seems a bit grumpy and like she doesn't want to be there. Overall though, this is STILL my favorite place. It's the one spot I'm totally comfortable dining at solo. If no one wants to go with me, I'll go by myself, no hesitation. Ain't no stopping me. LOL. read more

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TGIF at Happy Lamb Hot Pot -- the ultimate way to stay warm and satisfied! Nothing hits quite like an AYCE hot pot bubbling away on a chilly night. Fresh meats, crisp veggies, rich broths, and that perfect steamy comfort that wraps you up from the inside out. Happy Lamb never misses -- flavorful, cozy, and exactly what a Friday night should feel like. The service is quick even is AYCE. Free membership after scan the QR code to get points and free reward. Ambiance is causal. Be aware to plan to wait on Friday night. read more

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I always love this place!!! They have all of the options I like (mostly quail egg) and the price is very reasonable. Its AYCE and also has the sauce bar and 'free' foods bar. I always get so full coming here! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - double date night, taken outside of Happy Lamb - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

Great-quality meat, and we enjoyed both the original and tomato broths. If you're planning to order mostly beef or lamb, the premium menu is pretty much a must. It's a bit steep for lunch in my opinion, but the quality and service justified it. The soft-serve ice cream at the end was a nice touch. I'm not usually a soft drink person, but they offered a few unique options that were worth trying. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

Tried Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Union City and overall had a great experience! The broth was flavorful, the meats were fresh, and I really loved their salad bar -- lots of options and everything looked clean and well stocked. They offer different tiers (Regular, Premium, and VIP). We originally considered the Premium tier, but found out that some of the special cuts are limited to only one order each, which kind of defeats the purpose of paying more. Because of that, we stuck with the Regular tier instead. The regular tiers had limited selection but the meats were tender and good -- just wish the Premium tier had true "all you can eat" access. Service was quick, the space was clean, and the food came out fast. Definitely love the variety in the salad bar as well as the various appetizers they offered. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

Been here at least three times and enjoyed every visit. Their food is consistent and service is fast. They have a large selection of proteins to choose from on the menu, in addition to the proteins that are already included/offered at the buffet/self-serve section. They seem to keep that section clean and well-stocked. There are pre-made fried items as well including potstickers, wings, buns, egg rolls, and boiled pigs feet. Various types of noodles and many types of veggies from which to choose. In the back, you'll find seasonings, garnishes, and sauces, along with some self-serve ice cream and some cake or jelly. I liked the child's plate they gave to us when they saw we had a toddler. It was so cute! My little one also enjoyed munching on the snacks they had by the front door. read more

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Came here after a long day with my family. We got the classic AYCE menu with the split pot soup (original and spicy). I thought the soup broths were good in flavor, but the meats we ordered were disappointing. The lamb was cut so thin we could barely pick it up to put in the pot. The beef and pork were chewy. There was no rice, and they no longer carry draft beers. Only bottled tsingtao, Heineken, or coronas. They also have a complimentary salad bar situation to grab additional foods. The fried chicken was the best part of our meal, we went back for thirds!! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Soup menu - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

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Hotpot is my favorite, and after looking into options nearby, I found that Happy Lamb offered the best prices and had longer lunch hours compared to other hot pot restaurants. They have a $22.99 ayce lunch special from 11:30am to 3:00pm; however, you do have to pay an extra $1.99 per person if you want a drink and access to the sauce bar so it's technically 24.99 because honestly, who is having hotpot without sauce? I got the mushroom broth and the spicy marrow broth. The mushroom broth was packed with flavor, while the spicy marrow was just spicy. All the meats were served fresh. They could've done a better job keeping the sauce and food bar clean though. Overall, the staff and food were fantastic, and in my opinion, lunchtime is the best time to go. It's not only more peaceful, but also perfect for the atmosphere and the value. read more

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Love this place! Always great meal and love it especially when they have the lamb curry. Lots of choices for your soup and reasonable price. Staff is good they look for ways to expedite your orders and keep the food coming. Place is nice inside and the way they remodeled it has created more room so it's not too crowded when getting toppings. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

For the price this place is great all you can eat. My favorite meat cut was the angus, and the service was attentive and quick. I really enjoyed their meat selection and quality, it was above average for being all you can eat that all the nitpicks I'd usually have are now nonexistent. I believe it was less than 80 bucks for 2 and we walked out satisfied. Soft drinks are only a dollar add on, and I love how they had different appetizers to grab like braised pork skin etc! I love happy lamb and although it isn't the exact same as regular happy lamb it has its perks being AYCE! read more

Came here for lunch and realized they have raised their AYCE price within a span of a month. It'll be 25.99 (oct 2025) for lunch. So weekend prolly $30+. Anyhoo im not mad about the food, service is fast but not attentive. Almost everything is self served not including the meat. Understandable but nobody came to check on me thru out the hr I was eating and they didn't even ask if I wanted more meat when they saw my plate empty. Took my tongs away too. Just a little confused is all. Prolly will stick to other locations unless in the area. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

I had a great time at this Happy Lamb Hot Pot location! We had a reservation for 11 people for all you can eat, and everything was great! They seated us in the middle booth area. The server was attentive and able to put our order in quickly. They have saucy bars and another open bar on the other side of the restaurant for all kinds of veggies, seafood, and cooked appetizers! Also, they have a soft drink machine and an ice cream machine! I have been to other Happy Lamb locations before, and the one I can recall is back in SF years ago, and they didn't have an open bar for veggies and other hot pot ingredients. So I really like this location! The meat quality is decent, the broth is flavorful as well. I like their Spicy Marrow Broth and the Pork Triple and Chicken Broth! The only thing that bothered me a lot was that their induction cooktops had this loud buzzing static sound that hurt my ears. Other than that, everything is great! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

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Happy lamb never disappoints. Now that the weather is transitioning to fall, hotpot dammed perfect to have a on a Saturday. Service was very quick like usual. It's a self serve hotpot except for the meats. We opted for the classic all you can eat, which was perfect if you don't care to have anything too fancy in your hotpot. No question that I will come back again. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

Came here a happy lamb, left a disappointed lamb Arrived a hungry lamb, left a lamb with an unhappy tummy Expecting to be a happy lamb, left an unsatisfactory lamb. I cane make jokes for days about this place but lets get into it - this place is an inner mongolian hot pot place, NOT a Sichuan hot pot place. This is more akin to a shabu shabu place than a Sichuan hot pot place, and the broths reflect that. I ordered a "best of both worlds" hot pot that had bone broth and spicy broth. But it's just bone broth and bone broth with some chili oil that was super mid and barely spicy. Don't offer a half and half pot if it's basically the same thing, especially when I can just add sauces from the sauce bar into the broth for the same result! I'll give it to them - the bone broth was good when it came in fresh, but slowly turned undrinkable due to the amount of crud coming from the meat. The meat quality looks pretty good on presentation, and tastes decent. Be careful to not overcook, or they will become dry and not very good (ask me how I know). The sauce bar was disappointing though. The sesame paste was super watered down and had lower than expected viscosity. The garlic was in water, which make my sauce even more watered down. Although the sauce bar here is the same as to other hot pot places, the quality control is definitely lower. They did have some snacks, like chicken wings and fried dough. Happy Lamb Hot Pot is well, a hot pot place that serves as a reminder as to why AYCE is usually not better than pay per plate hot pot. The broth was disappointing and the selection of little snacks lags so much behind other pay per dish hot pot places, to a point I was wondering why I didn't see any chinese speaking chinese people. Worst of all, my wife and I both had diarrhea the minute we got home, which just tells us this place either has funky broth or funky meat. Personally will not be back again, but I can definitely see the appeal. read more

They refused to honor my free birthday meal during lunch even though the poster doesn't state that it is for dinner only. They acknowledged that it wasn't stated but wouldn't budge. Pretty shitty management and service. It's not about the money. It's about the principle. read more

Updating the review the restaurant has increased their meal prices and no longer have the option for individual pots. It is obvious the chain is trying to increase their profit margins. They only offer the 1 big pot up to two broths. They remodeled every table to only a single burner. They remodeled the cold bar so it's one long bar. I didn't notice any change in the items served in the cold bar. They moved the same ice milk (non dairy) machine near the soda machine. We were just there a few weeks ago and now it will be a really long time before returning. read more

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Visited at lunchtime on last Friday. The variety of food was limited, refilling was not on time, especially on desserts and fruit. The waiter was good but the waitress V appeared was working under too much pressure. Customer wanted to see happy face and smile. read more

So many different things to try from, lamb, beef, chicken, pork, fish, fried foods, and vegetables. (Shrimp aswell). The service is so calm and quiet, they always leave you alone unless you need them, orders come quickly. Meat quality is high, soup quality is high. Drinks are only an additional dollar for bottomless. read more

Service was great. The waiter/waitress assissted us with our order & made interesting reccomendations. Around this time of the year. Its been really cold. Id recommend to be seated away from front door as they kept it open which allowed alot of cold breeze in making it very cold. Perhaps during the summer itd be great. Some of the dishes werent refilled in timely manner and left empty & or was very messy area. But service and waiters hostess were great. The place could use a tad bit of attention to detail. read more

We love hot pot, so when I found one around our area, I was so excited. Once we got there, we put our name on the guest list. There was a short wait, and it was busy on a Sunday night, so that is always a good sign. The staff was really kind and accommodating. Their soups are different from other hot pot restaurants. There are a lot of herbs and spices and I got the spicy soup, which was a good spicy! The variety of meats and vegetables was impressive and I like that they have the cooked food at the buffet area for us to get. For an additional $1.99, you get access to the soft drinks, ice cream and sauce bar, which is a great deal and the ice cream is a nice treat for the kids afterwards. The restaurant was bustling with a lot of customers. The restaurant is not too big, as it can get crowded, but there was space to move around. I enjoyed the sauce area because there were so many items to concoct a delicious sauce. I loved the different parts of the anatomy (such as pig ears and tripe). Overall, everything was great. read more

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Food was not that good and the staff was having attitude, ignoring which Is not good. And it this ringing noise make me so uncomfortable and not enjoying the food. I'm not satisfied read more

The food was ight not too good . The service tho was not so good. There was a loud ringing the entire time and it bothered my time being there. My friend also kept trying to call one of the waiters but they kept ignoring us and going to other tables. read more

Such a good value for lunch! The sesame soft serve was a nice surprise and I really enjoyed the bar layout for the fish and vegetable add-ins. Ordering meat was easy and our waiter was attentive. I was not a fan of filling my own soda cup, since a line usually formed at the single station. The broths were delicious and I was very full at the end of our lunch. I love showing my friends hot pot as they always enjoy the experience. The quality of the meat tasted good and we came right at opening so we had no wait. read more

Good comfort food. Service good. Price excellent! They have a buffet that you can grab everything (veggies, seafood, hot food), the meat is ordered through staff. read more

This happy lamb location has always been my favorite! The service here are truly outstanding. Came here for a family dinner and we were treated so well!! Bernardo and kit truly took care of us ! This place is usually really crowded so make sure you guys get on the wait list ! The meat here is pretty good! It doesn't come out frozen at all. You can definitely taste the quality of it. They recently charged the menu so there's a $29.99 and $33.99 AYCE. They used to have senior discount but I believe they're putting it in pause till end of aug is what I was told. Definitely would come back here again!! read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Crabs - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

I recently dined at Happy Lamb and had an exceptional experience. This hot pot restaurant offers a variety of soup bases and portion sizes to cater to different preferences. We tried the tomato, spicy, and hot and sour soups, all of which were delicious and full of flavor. The lamb shank is a MUST GET item. It has a nice thin crisp on the outside and just shreds easily on the inside. A truly happy lamb experience. Service was great. Shoutout to Bernardo who gave us an extra table because he saw ours was full of plates, and he split the soup into two for us. Will be back here again for another happy round of AYCE hotpot! read more

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I had never been here before and was taking a group of friends to hot pot for the first time. Everything was good, but for the price I think it could have been better. We are not hot pot experts and could have used a little more guidance on how to cook for a group most effectively. Also, the spicy broth has so many huge pepper flakes in it that were way too spicy for everyone at our table. I would have liked more recommendations from our server. Overall it was alright but I wouldn't come back. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

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Very good halal hot pot! Very good selection of meats. We have went there multiple times. Kids love it so much. read more

Charges soda and sauce. Limits the premium meats when getting premium menu. Extremely high price for premium and the classic items are left in the open for people to grab. Quality of food is only good for the limited items and everything is mediocre, not worth the price. If it wasn't for the few good items, it would def be 2/5 stars. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot results in happy stomachs! All you can eat lunch special for a little over 20 bucks is quite a deal especially if you factor in all the items you can get alongside the meat dishes. They do charge an additional 2 bucks to include drinks, sauces, and ice cream but even with that additional cost, it's still affordable compared to other AYCE places. The food quality is great, price is reasonable, service is good, and the atmosphere is comfortable for small and large groups. Before or at the time you arrive, make a reservation or put your name down using the electronic kiosk. Your whole party needs to be present before you're seated so be sure to plan ahead to ensure you get parking as the lot gets packed during peak hours. When you have been seated, you'll be able to select the soup bases for your pots. We got the combo one that includes half spicy and half non-spicy. You'll also be able to place an order for the meat (lamb, beef, chicken, or pork). Once the staff has taken your order, feel free to go prepare your sauces, fill up a drink, and grab some of the vegetables (leafy greens, wood ear and other fungi, tofu), specialty proteins (tripe), seafood (shrimp, mussels, fish balls, squid, cod fish filet) or cooked foods (noodles, mantou, potstickers). The soup takes a bit to start up but once it's roaring, start cooking and chowing down! Once you finish the meat, order more! The staff are great and very attentive. Big shout out to Emilson in the front for helping us set expectations and accommodating our party. Hot pot is always a fun time with community so enjoy the moment, soak in the savory smells, and fill up your tummy with delicious food. After you're done, get a little scoop of self service soft serve from the dispenser and get a fortune cookie on your way out. Overall, Happy Lamb has all that you'd want from a hot pot place with quality of food and service at affordable prices. It's no wonder why this place gets so packed during lunch hour and requires you to come early. This spot is literally and figuratively a cornerstone for Union City's hot pot scene and brings all walks of life to this (hot) watering hole. read more

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We had an absolutely amazing time here! The hot pot experience was top-notch. They offer a great variety of flavorful broths (the spicy broth had the perfect kick, and the bone broth was incredibly rich). The ingredients--from the thinly sliced meats to the fresh veggies and seafood--were super fresh and high quality. read more

Came here at 6pm on Wednesday and was seated right away, but the service was very slow. There is a three tier menu starting at $29 with basic meats, the next tier is $35 with more meats and seafood options, the last tier is $40 for premium seafood and meat choices. They all come with the self serve sides, veggies, and appetizers. You have to pay 1.99 for the sauce and drink bar. The appetizers were below mediocre and fried foods were not worth it. The veggie selection was decent, other sides were standard, and the meat quality was okay. I got the bone broth and it was alright. We waited 30 minutes to get a full order of meat so that took away from the experience. There are better AYCE options in the area so I wouldn't come back read more

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The food was great but the service was not, waited for more meat for a very long time. My friend john pork was not happy with our time there. read more

It's kind of hard to complain about a $19.99 AYCE hot pot lunch special. For the finicky, the meat quality is nothing special, the soup ingredient offerings, hot deli, and sauce bar are customary of any hot pot spot (ha), and the service is familiarly indifferent, but the value is unbeatable. I personally swear by the spicy marrow broth, lamb, and beef short plate. There is an additional $1.99 charge for unlimited fountain soda and sauce bar access, but as my mom shows, you don't really need those to get your money's worth. Rush hour seating can lead to some long wait times, so I recommend coming earlier or later than 12-1 to avoid the crowds. Cap off your meal with some soft serve and you're good to go. Reliable and yummy. read more

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot is an all you can eat hot pot buffet. My wife and I came for lunch. Got seated right away, ordered the broth, and off to take the over the counter food we go! The ambience is okay, it is not high end but clean. The dual broth which both my wife and I shared seemed a little salty but not overly strong where we needed to change broth but it is definitely to note if you have a preference of a lighter palate of taste. The service itself is fast, almost all of the items we ordered from the menu came pretty quickly. The items we went and got ourselves were plentiful and they refilled them pretty quickly when the quantity of an item gets low. The dipping sauce is made available for you to take toward the back where you have plenty of choice in mixing it the way you prefer. Do keep in mind that they do charge a "sauce fee" so don't be surprised when the bill comes with it being added on. Although this kinda sucks for us but the soft drinks are included with refills so I guess it wasn't that bad. We were in and out in a hour coming out satisfied. Happy Lamb Hot Pot is a solid choice for a hot pot place for lunch. Like most Chinese food, there is MSG added to the broth so expecting yourself to drink plenty of fluids afterward is important. If you are like us and you don't mind a little bit of MSG every now and then, this spot is a pretty cool place to be if you're in the area and are craving hot pot! read more

First time here and I loves it! Brought my friends here to check it out and it was definitely worth the drive. We got 3 different types of broths and lots of meats and veggies. Price is reasonable and serving is great. Waitress was kind and very helpful explaining menu and what's included. I recommend this place to anyone who is in the area. read more

Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Chinese Near Me - Union City, California

The food was fresh and of high quality. There was a wide variety of ingredients to choose from, including different types of meat, seafood, and vegetables. Everything tasted great, and the soup base was rich and flavorful without being too heavy. read more

We came for dinner and waited half an hour. During that time, we walked around the plaza. There's a daiso and a grocery market. When we were notified that our table was ready, we went back to the restaurant but had to wait another ten ish minutes or more for the table to be ready. They have individual pots or big pot to share. We chose big pot so we didn't have to wait. The waiter brought us to this table in the back that was literally facing the sun and I lowkey started having a migraine. They don't have blinds and we asked to switch tables and he never came back so we just moved to the table a staff just finished cleaning lol. The area where you grab hot pot sides is really narrow so it was hard when a lot of people want some stuff. For the fried appetizers, they don't refill it frequently. The meat was pretty good. The other servers were nice and took our orders. The sour cabbage broth is my favorite. It was a bit salty so we added water lol. There's an ice cream machine but the ice cream is an icy texture but I did not mind that. The restroom was ok. There's a parking lot. read more