"Yes, Happy Lamb in Chinatown can get busy, and they don’t take reservations. But the moment everyone from yoga decides they want to go out to eat, put your name on their virtual waitlist. By the time people finally get their sh*t together (which always takes forever), you can just saunter in and get seated. This spot has fantastic hot pot with flavorful broths (get the combo of original and spicy Szechuan) and tasty meat, seafood, and vegetables. Don’t forget to get some free self-serve ice cream from the machine before you leave." - adrian kane