My first time at a hot pot restaurant and it was great! Our server, Paula, had really good…read morerecommendations :) The atmosphere was great as well. It smelled delicious and the music was upbeat and fun.

Quick service, wide variety, and honestly really good broths. I come here probably once every two…read moremonths and always have such fun! Really solid, easy, local hot pot place.

We love Happy Lamb Hot Pot! This is our go-to location that never misses…read more 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.

My friend and I agreed that a celebratory hot pot was the perfect treat after our climbing sesh,…read moreand 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.

This was a solid experience. I'll give the food an overall 3.5/5 but the service was very attentive…read moreso 4 stars it is. My BF and I came here for lunch around noon and it wasn't that busy, but it started to pick up throughout our meal. The host introduced us to their Korean BBQ side & informed us that it's just 3 more dollars for Hot pot & KBBQ. They said that they just started doing Korean BBQ. In total it was 25 per person which wasn't bad. So I decided to do the full experience for lunch & do both. Once seated our server Kevin went over the menu with us. For the Korean BBQ side, I ordered the prime brisket and beef bulgogi. The prime brisket was bland and chewy, the quality wasn't good but luckily our host provided some seasoning that he got from the kitchen. The beef bulgogi was tendered and marinated to perfection, I'll get that again. Now for the hot pot, I got the Tom yam kung as the broth. Tbh it didn't have much seasoning except it being spicy but they have a sauce station where you can spice things up. I also asked for salt & also used the seasoning the host provided which made the broth 5 times better. So all the veggies & meats is on the conveyor belt. If you want to order fried items they have a little train that delivers the food & that's on top of the conveyor belt. Honestly I'm not a fan of it since it's there for aesthetic but I'm not mad at the vision. One of my favorites were the fish balls, it had pork filling on the inside, so delicious. The shrimp was jumbo and fresh. My least favorite was the imitation crab. Usually I'm a fan of it but theirs wasn't good. Once I was done, I went straight to the dessert station. Decent amount to pick from. I got a slice of strawberry and lemon cake. Both were good, moist and creamy. I also like their purple cream roll, although it was a little dry taste wise it was good. They also have oranges and watermelon as well. Overall, it was solid. They also had a sushi station which I didn't try since I was already overwhelmed with all the selections of items. If you want to try the full menu then go for dinner but I felt that the lunch menu was worth the price. Good service, decent food spacious interior. I can't wait to come back.

We had a fantastic experience at Chiba Hot pot. We have eaten at plenty of hot pot places before,…read morebut not none with a conveyer belt or your own personal hot pot. At first we were like oh so we are just boiling everything, which is fine. Then my wife saw all of ingredients for sauces. And asked the waitress what is the best sauce. Usually it's up to the patron to decide on the sauce. Since we had no idea what is good, my wife asked the server to make a sauce, and wow, the experience went from a 3 to a 10 once we had a sauce to put in our bowl. I have to say the sauce and service is what made this place happen! Pretty neat concept over all. Sushi bar is small, but you really should be paying attention to your soup! Oh and the fried chicken wings, and various skewers are also amazing! Ambiance is great! This a chill place for dates, coworker lunches and family gatherings. And yes there is a cool train on top that delivers you various things which is also neat. When we come back into town again we will most definitely stop by to visit again. Highly recommended!

If you are looking for the ultimate luxury hot pot experience in Houston, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House…read morein Chinatown is the gold standard. I recently opted for the Diamond AYCE set, and it was hands-down one of the best dining experiences I've had.  The Diamond tier is worth every penny. It unlocks the entire menu, giving you access to the most premium cuts and decadent sides. Here is the breakdown of why this spot is a must-visit: The Meat & Seafood * Japanese A5 Wagyu: The star of the show. The marbling is incredible, and it literally melts the moment it hits your tongue.  * Australian & American Wagyu: Even the "lower" tier meats here are exceptional. The ribeye and brisket were fresh, tender, and flavorful.  * Premium Seafood: The Diamond set includes a fresh seafood platter featuring succulent lobster (Boston and Norway), sweet shrimp, and sashimi-grade salmon that was incredibly fresh.  Signature Sides & Appetizers The Diamond set isn't just about the pot; the appetizers are high-end restaurant quality: * Wagyu Bone Marrow: Rich, creamy, and decadent--a rare find for an AYCE spot.  * Foie Gras Toast & Wagyu Nigiri: These elevated starters set the tone for a luxury meal. * Truffle Wagyu Beef Don: If you have any room left, this bowl is packed with umami. The Atmosphere & Service The service is top-notch. The staff is attentive, constantly refilling broths (the Sukiyaki and Spicy Miso are personal favorites) and clearing empty plates without you ever having to flag them down. The 90-minute limit is more than enough time to get through several rounds of premium cuts.

Audrey was amazing! She was super attentive, kind, and always showed up at the perfect time without…read moreus ever feeling rushed or ignored. She was really patient with us and helped us out with the menu, which we appreciated a lot. You can tell she's really good at what she does, she made everything feel easy and comfortable, and honestly made the whole experience better. We'd definitely love to have her again next time! I enjoyed the green house milk tea dispenser, and the wagyu meat did not disappoint. The bone marrow with the toasted bread was one of my favorites too! Ambiance was amazing, very light on the eyes and it wasn't too loud despite the crowds. Nice American pop music selection as well.

This place is pretty good! The broths are very flavorful and the quality of meat is pretty good. I…read moregot the ayce hotpot and drinks - drinks are so worth it especially with unlimited watermelon juice!! The service is pretty good. Servers are attentive so it's not hard to get more hotpot items!! The place is also pretty spacious, seats are comfy, and the place is kept at a good temp with all the hotspots around.

The inside is ambient and bustling. This is the perfect place to come with loved ones to just be…read moretogether. It's pretty loud inside. Sometimes it makes it harder to communicate to the servers, but it doesn't take away from how good the food is. This is my favorite hot pot place to eat at because of the seafood and vegetable options. My fiancé and I really just focus on eating and feeling the atmosphere here. I also like how they sell REAL coconut juice from an actual coconut. The coconut is sweet instead of aged! Upside: most of the drinks are AYCE drinks, some are charged per drink. They announce 'last call' -- when final orders are made for each table before the restaurant closes. I believe it's a good way for customers to pace themselves before leaving near closing. Downside: I don't know if it's been fixed, but the labels at the sauce/veggie (?) table aren't completely visible, so it's hard to identify what kind of sauce is displayed. Service is also a bit delayed/flawed during busy times, so I suggest looking at the traffic. It's not horrendous or frustratingly slow/flawed, just they are busy or deliever the wrong order because of the amount of people they have to serve and keep track of.

We had a great turnout for our monthly lunchtime meetup of friends and I think everyone enjoyed…read moretheir food at A Taste of Korea over in Atascocita. It's a small "mom & pop" restaurant with the owners taking orders, cooking everything up, and delivering hot food from the kitchen. Our group of 13 ordered a mix of their menu offerings; I had the pan fried dumplings, which was a healthy portion of 10 and can be a great sharing appetizer. Then I had the Jajangmyeon, which is fermented black beans with pork, vegetables and udon style noodles and my wife had the shrimp tempura lunch box entree which was a great assortment. Our friends got various hearty soups as well as the super heated hot stone bowl to keep us all warm on a cold day. Several of our friends tried different hearty soups, one had the hot stone bowl entree and the food was sizzling in the super hot bowl. As I said, this is a classic "mom & pop" restaurant where the owners greet you and get you a table, then they take orders, cook the food in their kitchen and bring it all out to the table! They were always checking to see if we needed drink refills or anything else to go with our lunch. I am so glad we tried this place and will be back as they have so many interesting things we want to try on future visits! Before leaving, I used the restroom and it was spotless as was the kitchen as I walked by and thanked the owner chef. The restaurant is on 1960 at Timber Forest and has plenty of parking in the well lighted parking lot.

I tried Taste of Korea for the first time and I liked it. The establishment is very clean and that…read morereally adds to the dining experience. I ordered the hot stone mixed rice and it was yummy. I did notice it wasn't as spicy as I am used to so I asked for more of the hot pepper paste. The paste itself is what wasn't super hot but it was still good. Food was also served quickly so I appreciate that. I also ordered a dish to go. The black bean noodles were slightly less flavorful than what we are used to but they were still good. The main drawback though is they did not give any side dishes for the to go item which is interesting. You don't pay less for it and I'm not sure why it wasn't included. I've never had Korean takeout where they did not include any side dishes on a to go order. All in all, the first visit was more a 3.5 but out of good faith, we will call it a 4 star. They did seem to cater to many regulars so it's possible the dishes are toned down for locals? Not sure though. Again, food was good but as someone who is part Korean, the dishes were not as flavorful as I am used to. I would likely eat here again but not sure this would really satisfy the craving for Korean dishes specifically.

Amazing food with a huge variety of options, it was so hard to choose that we ended up ordering a…read morelittle of everything, and it was all delicious. The service was outstanding; the staff went above and beyond to explain the menu and suggest great pairings. They were especially kind and patient with our kids, which we truly appreciated. The restaurant has a very modern vibe and honestly feels like stepping into China. Everything was clean, including the bathrooms. If you're looking for a fun, family‑friendly dining experience, this is definitely the place. We'll absolutely be back!

I'm uncertain how to rate my experience, because we left feeling bamboozled. When we entered the…read morehost asked us what menu we wanted. We explained it was our first time in and he nodded and seated us. Our waitress came over with an iPad and hurried away and said she'd be back. It took a while so we went ahead and ordered the base soups from the iPad, but when the waitress came back she explained how the order was already in and can't be canceled so we couldn't order the deluxe set menu. Which was disappointing, because the cost has now increased significantly. Then she talked us into the dancing noodles, which we agreed on because it was our birthday dinner. Unfortunately, she came back to say it wasn't available because the chef was not working. At this point we should have just left. We ordered lamb, meat, tofu, fish balls, beef tendon balls, assorted vegetables and mushrooms as well as the sauce bar. Food was great, a fun experience with the robot and cooking at the table. Everything was fresh and well organized. I just wish that we were informed of the deluxe menu vs the pick and choose. We left there paying about $150 with tip for 2 people. Tried to email the management as offered, but the email address does not appear to exist as I got a Failure Notice immediately.

I'm impressed by how much this place has improved since opening! Decided to give Volcano another…read moretry after hearing of their new changes, and it did not disappoint! It was $36.99 for the korean bbq + hotpot on Friday. There are plenty of tables, and I noticed there's another room with even more seats! The servers were super attentive and continued checking up on us. The meat selection has expanded, and while the quality would be better at a speciality kbbq or hotpot ayce place, this is great for those who want both. The hotpot broths are a good starting base, and you can definitely season it to make it even better! I like that the hotpot meat are trays you grab yourself. There are plenty of ingredients, and they all look super fresh. For the kbbq, there are some meats to grab yourself and some you have to order. We ordered one of each meat option, but the galbi was what stood out! It was super tender and marinated perfectly. Everything else on the ordering menu comes with no marinade, but you can make your own sauce to dip it in. I also enjoyed the green onion pancake, sesame balls, and fruits at the end!

Not too many hotpot + kbbq places that I know of, and given it's in Sugar Land, which doesn't have…read moremuch of either, Volcano is a great offering! + Hotpot & kbbq, something for everyone, and the hotpot is individual rather than shared + Hotpot meats are self-serve, and stored in a fridge, just grab! + Decent selection of stuff, especially the seafood. Bigger selection of paying the dinner price. + Staff come by frequently enough to replace the lining on the grill + Szechuan spicy broth is good, lots of peppercorns. + Excellent lunch value - They line the grill with a paper with a application of oil/butter. It causes the meat not to stick to the grill, but the major downside is meat takes much longer to get that char, and it's a bit oily. I would prefer if it was just the grill, but obviously it would mean more cleaning for the restaurant It's not gonna beat the restaurants that specialize in one or the other, e.g. Shabu En or Handam. However, it's a great option if you want hotpot and/or kbbq, but you don't want to make it all the way to Chinatown.