Nico B.
Yelp
I'm genuinely surprised I've never shared my thoughts about Happy Lamb Hot Pot before. As someone who loves good food and quality service, I feel I've been remiss in not spreading the word about this restaurant. I've attended countless birthday parties and celebrations at this outstanding location, so my frequency alone is testament to how much I like dining here!
Hot Pot is a great option for anyone looking for a fun and interactive dining experience. Meals here entail a communal pot of simmering broth that diners use to cook a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles at their own pace. Happy Lamb offers a wide range of ingredients to choose from, including different cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and seafood, as well as an impressive selection of vegetables, tofu and dumplings.
Do yourself a favor and order a 50/50 split broth; half a pot with spicy chili oil peppercorn broth, and half with their classic broth with herbs, goji berries, ginseng, and other spices. The base broths are perfectly delicious and will take on the flavor of whatever you're cooking, but don't be afraid to be adventurous when adding spices and sauces to enhance the flavor to your liking. The restaurant staff should regularly come by to add more broth to your pot, so you can compensate for overly-spiced broth if your brain and tastebuds can't seem to agree on how much heat you can handle.
To make the most of your meal at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, it's important to pace yourself and plan accordingly. Start with lighter ingredients like vegetables and tofu before moving on to heartier meats and noodles. And don't forget to sip on some hot tea or cold beverages to help balance out the heat and saltiness of the broth.
If you've never experienced hot pot before, I highly suggest checking out Happy Lamb! It's a great place to get an introduction to one of my favorite dining experiences. Noodles and broth are my happy place.