Happy Lamb Hot Pot

"Listen up, because this is very important: we’re talking about Happy Lamb Hot Pot farther south on Wentworth, not—we repeat—not Little Lamb Hot Pot on the southeast corner of Cermak and Wentworth. Happy Lamb is where you want to be. This large restaurant has fantastic hot pot with flavorful broths (get the combo of original and spicy Szechuan) and high-quality meat, seafood, and vegetables. You can go AYCE for $26.95, but we prefer ordering a la carte because the menu is longer. This place gets incredibly busy and only takes reservations for 10 or more, so you can expect a long wait. Luckily they have a self-serve ice cream machine and free bags of chips to help with that." - adrian kane, john ringor

"Happy Lamb Hot Pot is a large restaurant whose hot pot is made with flavorful broths (get the combo of original and spicy Szechuan) and high-quality meat, seafood, and vegetables. You can go AYCE for $27, but we prefer ordering a la carte because the menu is longer. This place gets incredibly busy and only takes reservations for 10 or more, so you can expect a long wait. Luckily they have a self-serve ice cream machine and free bags of chips to help." - adrian kane, john ringor

"Happy Lamb Hot Pot is a large restaurant whose hot pot is made with flavorful broths (get the combo of original and spicy Szechuan) and high-quality meat, seafood, and vegetables. You can go AYCE for $21.99, but we prefer ordering a la carte because the menu is longer. This place gets incredibly busy and only takes reservations for 10 or more, so you can expect a long wait. Luckily they have a self-serve ice cream machine and free bags of chips to help." - Adrian Kane

"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

"One of the most popular spots in Chinatown, Happy Lamb is a quintessential communal dining experience. The flavorful broths and high quality proteins are the restaurant’s strengths, and the all-you-can-eat option — priced at $23.99 per person — is ideal for first-timers or novices, letting them easily order a bit of everything by checking off items (and quantities) on a paper menu. There’s also a longer a la carte menu and a dipping sauce bar. After the hot pot action, cool off with complimentary soft serve ice cream." - Jeffy Mai