Happy Lamb Hot Pot

It was a decent experience being in this place, the atmosphere was awesome, the options for both lunch and dinner menu were great and it was all we can eat! We chose the premium course, we enjoyed the brunch despite the slow service! Will definitely be back for the second chance!!

Went in a little before lunch rush, fast and immediate service, our server stayed very attentive and addressed any questions we had. We did $26.99 premium lunch AYCE between 3 ppl and ordered 2 proteins each and portion sizes were big enough where we didn’t need to order anymore.. we didn’t even finish our meats lol

Come here for the first time, I would say there aren’t many choice of food and Veggies for you. For real I love their soup, the service and atmosphere as well. Only if they have more choice than this.

came here for it's "two dine in and one get half off" promotion, both lamb and beef were fresh, the hotpot base is not bad, choices are somewhat limited compare with other places but it is enough for me. Over all it is definitely good bang for your buck hotpot place. Recommended.

For all you can eat, it’s not a bad deal. About $35 per person for the better quality meats. I’m only sad that they stop serving woodear mushrooms but I make do.

The food was delicious! The atmosphere was great and the manager was fantastic! We came to thank our University of Houston Chinese Mandarin professor Dr.Zhang for an amazing year of learning!

A all-you-can-eat steam boat (hot pot) place in Houston. The meat quality was good and wide range of selection of beef/lamb/chicken. Cold bar has lots of other hot pot additives including different kind of fish balls, tofu and veges and lot more. It was good value for money and all food were top up regularly.

We visited on a late Sunday afternoon and had a great experience. The service was quick, likely because we missed the dinner crowd. I really enjoyed their tomato soup and the variety of meat options. The vegetables were fresh, adding to the overall positive experience. A nice place to enjoy hot pot!"

I just never experience 5* service AND 5* food anymore but last night we did. The staff guided us as we had not been there before and EVERYTHING was delicious. The meats were fresh and the selection of fish products from the buffet was awesome. Choice of broths to cook everything in, we picked two and although Bee kept offering to bring out more food we had to stop, it was enough and oh so good. We are already deciding who to invite to come with us next week.

If you like lamb, ignore the low average rating. The food was great! However, this is not a place for someone who comes to hot pot for meats other than lamb. The meat options are limited, and I personally didn't care for the non-lamb options after trying them. The self-serve area is kept relatively clean and the flavor of the broths (we got the original and spicy version) were great. The fried chicken and chinese fried buns they have out are so good! The fried chicken could use more seasoning, but the cook on them is very nice (crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside). Unfortunately, they ran out of lamb bones so I didn't get to try them (you request them through your server), but I will be back during lunch hours to give them a try!

THE BEST HOT POT PLACE!!! i have been here at least more than 15 times and it has never failed. They are always very kind and friendly. The vibe is nice too, very asthetic. I always get the Spicy marrow broth, it's not even spicy but all the flavors give the meat and add-ons a unique flavor.

This place has come a long way. It used to be À la carte, but now it's AYCE. It's $30 for dinner. They've also remodeled so decor is nicer and its more spacious than before. They have 6 different broths to choose from and different cuts of beef to choose from. Not only that, but they also have pork, chicken, and seafood to choose from. However, the options for veggies, seafood, and drinks are pretty limited. Our server was super attentive and always noticed when we were running low on meat. He was also welcoming and enthusiastic, making our visit more enjoyable.

They changed this place quite a lot over the past few years and it's still as good but the service style is different now. They offer all you can eat for $25-30, which is pretty good deal for hotpot. You can choose between the regular or premium meats which has a price differential of about $5. We went with the regular which you can get all types including lamb, beef, pork and chicken. You go to the buffet and pick whatever you want in terms of sides. They have a good selection of veggies, mushrooms, fishballs etc. Their selection is pretty good and everything was pretty good quality

Came here for dinner and it wasn't crowded. I like it that the tables and chairs are spaced out so each table has its "personal space". Service was excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had the Yuan Yang guo (best of both worlds) pot. The original marrow broth was ok. I was hoping for a deeper flavor. The spicy marrow broth was good. The spice level was perfect. There was a good spread of raw and cooked food. Though the raw food ingredients were fresh especially the meat, the food items were kinda common. The meat tasted good without any sauces, just like what the restaurant advertised. The cooked food were decent despite being "instant". Overall the food was ok but am on the edge whether to visit again because of the variety.

Came in on Saturday night, hostess stand has a sign for joining wait list via a QR code, but the hostess does not look at the waitlist, and will just take who is standing next to the hostess stand. I saw 3 other groups get seated before us because we joined the waitlist.

This place has become my go-to restaurant whenever I'm craving hot pot. This place has improved so much since I first visited, and I don't see myself not continuing to visit. The servers are attentive, and the ambiance is great. Everything is super clean, and there's no way you're leaving here without being stuffed! My favorite broth is their new tom yum broth. It tastes exactly like tom yum and had the perfect balance between tangy, spicy, and savory. In addition, their meats are high quality (no need to order the more expensive meat plan) and there's a plethora of topping options. Definitely a solid hot pot place to go to compared to others considering the quality, service, taste, and price!

I'm certainly surprised that this place only has 3.4 stars because I had a good experience! I used to come to this location when it was little sheep hot pot. The food is basically the same but you can now grab your own food, hot foods are included, and the beverage is included in the all you can eat price. You have to get meat from the server but you can get everything else yourself. The broth is delicious as always. The selection of items is good and I had a good time here. The only thing I would note is that the table is small and our burner didn't heat evenly. However, our waiter gave us an expanded table on the side to place our dishes. Overall, $25 before tip and tax for all you can eat hot pot is a great deal!

Overall, it's has pros and cons. The waiter, Hu, I believe is very nice and friendly. He made our experience great. The meats are limited when compared to other places but they have a variety and for the price the meats match. They were out of two items by the time we went at 7:30 so that was a bummer. The meats were decent quality. No issues there. I like that they had two lamb options. The vegetable options are limited compared to other places, but fresh. They do have a lot of seafood options. Desserts are limited but again compared to more expensive places, the price matches what you get. So I see this as a more affordable hot pot experience. The spicy and the Tom Yum broths are very good. A big plus. The fountain drinks tasted weird. We got two different sodas and it seems like the water is the issue. We did not drink our drinks. Overall, it's a good experience if you want a nice atmosphere and an affordable hot pot meal.

The aged lamb was phenomenal! Great quality of beef too. Will definitely come back again!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious. The hot pot was filled with a savory broth that was bursting with flavor, and the meat was tender. The variety of vegetables and sauces available to add to the hot pot allowed for endless customization and personalization of each bite. Overall, I highly recommend Happy Lamb Hot Pot to anyone looking for a tasty and enjoyable dining experience. The food is top-notch and the service is impeccable. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant in the future.

My go to place for buffet hotpot. The meat quality is better than shabu zone but lesser condiments to put on your meat. The sour plum juice is a nice touch to help you digest all the greasy meat. My son really likes their fried chicken and sesame balls. Lots of options. The one less star is because they can keep the place cleaner. A lot of people like their hot items like the lo mein and the braised lamb.

The place has bad service especially the young ladies the manager have working for him cursing talking all loud and then when I showed up the lady asked me what do you want?

Seriously some of the best hot pot I've ever had! This was my second time at this restaurant, and it was just as good as the first time. They have a pretty good selection, but the broth is just so good! We got the vegetarian and spicy broth and I barely needed my sauce because the broth was just that good! The service was decent, but that broth just made up for it. This is definitely one of my Houston must have spots now.

You can't go wrong with Hot Pot especially on a cold/rainy day, when you're sick or hungover. My friend and I decided to try this spot & glad that we did because we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The decor is nice with a lot of space & the service was pretty attentive as well. I usually only get veggies & seafood when I get hot pot because most of the time their meats aren't that good in quality. Here are some pros and cons of our experience. Pros: * We ordered two different broths (Original marrow broth & spicy marrow broth. Both were extremely flavorful. * Soda/Tea/Water came with the meal. * They have Beer/Sake/Wine for purchase. * They have like a snack area filled with fried chicken, egg rolls, fried buns, sesame balls etc. The fried chicken was crispy and full of flavor. I think this is a good idea especially if you bring your kids & they don't want to eat hot pot. * You can build your own sauce in case your broth isn't that flavorful or use it as a dipping sauce. I loved their peanut sauce, it was creamy & nutty. * Fair amount of meat selections. * The pork dumplings were one of my favorites, I'm not sure if it was made in house but it tasted fresh. * There's free ice cream once you're done with your meal. * Their sweet tea was the bomb. Cons/Improvements: * They need more veggie & seafood options. It'll be a game changer if they had snow crabs. * There is somewhat a decent amount to choose from, but definitely not as much as Shabu Zone. * More varieties of sauces/seasoning. * We ordered Lamb, marinated garlic beef & chicken filet. I do not recommend getting the beef because it was chewy & had an off putting texture. * More broth selections. * While the spicy marrow broth was full of flavor, I tasted mostly cumin. I do understand cumin is potent but they added too much of it. Let's just say when I got home I was burping up the smell of cumin for at least 7 hours & my sweater smelt like it as well lol. The broth was still very good though. Overall, it was a good experience. I honestly left extremely full. Will I come back? Yep. Tip: Classic AYCE lunch is 18.95 & Dinner is 23.95. If you want the Premium AYCE lunch it cost 23.95 & Dinner is 28.95 (this includes all the meats from the classic). Finally, if you want the Supreme AYCE it's 28.95 for lunch & 31.95 for dinner. This includes all the meats you want from Classic & Premium. The supreme selection has Kobe beef.

$120 after tax and tip for four people during weekend dinner. Not bad for an all you can eat hot pot experience. DIY Sauce station, yes Herbal and spicy soup mix, yes Unnecessarily large quantities of meat and veggies, YES On a cold night, there's not much more you can ask for. The broth is great. Very aromatic and ready to mingle with your choice of meat, veggies, noodles, and tofu. I think you get to order a maximum of three rounds of whatever you want from the menu. Honestly, you really just need one round before you get full but to really get your moneys worth, you got to go for round two! The parking lot makes this place look drab and unkept, but once you step inside, you'll find that it's actually clean and modern. Service is not so great but isn't too bad either. They missed a bunch of items and the kids aren't as profession behind the counter, but to make up, they did check on us and later bring the missing items. I recommend this place! Happy lamb, happy me.

They updated their spot on Bellaire and changed the system on ordering. Now you order your meats and broth and then proceed to their brand new food station to pick your add-ons like vegies, seafood items, noodles, sauces, dumplings, etc and their fantastic fried chicken.... my kryptonite! They no longer have the lamb shank or paper menu.... at least not at lunch. And although I will miss the lamb shank, I do think they have definitely made an overall improvement to the system and now they are more in keeping with the other leaders in the hot pot businesses in HTown. It's a yes for me.

This is one of our favorite restaurants! We have been several times on our own and with friends, and it is always really good. They have a great selection of items for hot pot as well as hot items that are delicious. Servers do a good job of checking in and the decor is nice.

Love this place. Something to remember if you have never been. This is all you eat and some places charge you for not finishing your orders. Happy Lamb offers HALF orders. So, I highly recommend doing that for your first round of meats. The buffet bar has endless seafood!! Which is awesome. Along with the vegetables, hot side dishes, sauces, sodas, teas and dessert. They play modern music which I enjoy though may not bother those expecting Asian music to be playing. For the price and quality of food. This is a great choice. Both the Bellaire and Westheimer locations are great.

Had dinner on a Saturday night. Made reservation for a party over 10, we had a slightly privet room. The room was nice, but on one side it was a long bench so when the people in the middle wanted to get out for buffet or RR, everyone on the bench had to get up to let them out. Not a giant issue, but worth noting. The Good: nice ambiance, very large selection of buffet items. (The fried chicken, dumplings, Kobe Beef, shrimp, mussels) Not a bad price for all you can eat hot pot. The OK: the first time I was a bit overwhelmed and tried a bit of everything. Now I have a better game plan on what items to focus on. The broth is not bad, but not the best thing ever. the spicy broth was not spicy at all. The Bad: When the broth was refilled "they do it often", some of the times it was with just water, so by the end of the meal the flavor of the broth was gone. Table service seemed non existent at times. Dirty plates tended to pile up on our table and were not picked up often. Just felt the service was lacking in general. Tips: Avoid the dried noodles, they are a waist of stomach space, pollute the pot and absorb very little flavor. Get lots of sauces for your table, you will need them to dip things into. The Kobe is the best meat I tasted, if you go that direction dont waist you stomach on anything else. several times a party member requested meat and none was ever brought. All in all not a bad meal if you are looking for a hot pot. I would like to think some of the issues that lowered my grade were based on it being my first time and being part of a large party. I think if it was a smaller group the situation would be better. I would recommend and come again.

Our oldest introduced us to this place. We liked it so much we went back within the week. The staff is friendly and attentive. Food selection and all can eat is great. Everything seemed clean enough except for what I saw on our second visit....slime in the ice machine

DELICIOUS!!! happy lamb made us very happy!! the broth was so flavorful and the meat just kept on coming -- it was endless!!! Also, can't beat the free ice cream at the end. Ambiance was good. They played the most banger music throughout our time there. Highly recommend!

Went for a family birthday, about 8 adults and two mini adults. Good experience, they were very helpful food was delicious. My only downside is a personal issue it's so hot outside in Houston, and of course, you are eating in a hot pot restaurant where the tables are heated. My husband was sweating, and I was dying. It's hard to properly ac a restaurant like this, so it's not on them, just my weak constitution.

Decent Chinese style AYCE hotpot location in Bellaire. Parking is very available and it's generally clean inside. Service is a bit hit and miss but the meat and veggie selection is reasonable.

It was a great experience for Hot Pot! We enjoyed a private room for seven people and filled ourselves with all the things we loved. Service was kind and always checking on us.

Once I figured it out, I absolutely fell in love with hot pot and all it has to offer. Happy Lamb has a wide selection of things to choose from, as well!

I've been to Happy Lamb on Westheimer, but today I went to this location with my classmates. We were excited since we won't be seeing one another for a while. We wished to celebrate with Hotpot, it was a chilly day. We were looking over the menu and one of my classmates asked for a different waitress, because she mainly spoke Chinese. As we were trying to take our time to order, the waitress/manager made us feel very rushed. Trying to get us to order immediately without giving us some time to look over the meat options. My classmate got quite upset because the menu was taken when she was taking the time to explain the Chinese on the menu to our other classmate. The waitress/manager and my classmate got into a bit of an argument and not even a minute or so later, the manager, unwilling to understand the situation and talking down to my classmate, decided to not serve us. I understand that the restaurant has a right to deny service if they feel a customer is being rude and or acting in a way that requires them to be removed from the premises. However, this was uncalled for. We left and I thanked them for offering their service regardless of the situation. Personally, I believe that there was a misunderstanding, and that the situation could have been handled more professionally. This Happy Lamb felt a bit empty for it's size on a busy Saturday, a little concerning, but nothing out of the ordinary. I'd recommend going to the one on Westheimer instead. The service there is much better and patient for all types of customers.

Came here for the first time and compared to other places it was just good. They have great variety of buffet hot pot items to choose from but it lacks some things. I personally didn't think the spicy broth was all that and I even added jalapeños to it but it lacked flavor. The broth had whole anisé I believe it was and I personally didn't care for it. It also seemed to get saltier as we added stuff to it. The shrimp were decent size both peeled and peel on. I wish they would have other types of cabbage because I love cabbage. It did need to be cut down some because it was too big for those of us who don't use chopsticks and try to eat with the soup spoon. One of the best things there was the fried chicken. Yum- meeee, we loved it. Pots were good size but it was a shared pot. Should have gotten the divided pot since I didn't like stuff the other person had. They also really don't explain the types of meats and some were rolls and some like the chicken and garlic beef were smaller pieces of meat that had a funny texture to it once cooked. I understand they have skewed meats but I didn't see any on the buffet and they didn't say they had any. I'd recommend at least once.

Food is good but need more ơn services! Too slow to server! When I order 2nd time then it will be 20 minutes wait!!!

My goto place for hot pot. It use to be a la carte or all you can eat but not it's only all you can eat. Fresh veggies and so many options but I feel it tasted better and fresher (especially the chef special egg noodles) when there was an a la carte option. The broth wasn't as spicy or flavorful today. Service is always good. There are different broth options but my favorite is the spicy broth. You can also make your own dipping sauce. Love it here though

Very helpful staff for our 1st visit with a mobility compromised 90 yr old. Went out of their way to accomidate bringing food from the self service bar to the table for him. A meatlovers dream. Lots of variety in a fun family style setting.

We came and chose a $25 portion, then theu took the menu away. We order a couple rounds later, and they brought out 1 round with the "ribeye", which we did not order. They ended up charge us $30/ person for the night without us knowing. This is not much, but this kind of business is not truthworthy. I will not come back here anymore.

My mom and I went to this place w/ my aunt while venturing out to new places to eat at. When you eat, you share a pot w/ one or two different broths, depending on what you pick. There is also a buffet of items to put in your broth, and they also have fried chicken wings, spring rolls, and a fountain drink machine with lemonade and plum juice. The broth has a herbal taste to it, and although you don't need any sauces, they have sauces available. A few of the fried items they have, such as the wings, were not all that. Overall, this authentic Chinese hotpot is alright compared to other places I've been to.

Good hot pot place! Lots of choices for the ayce with good meats veggies tofu and noodles. There's a little bar where you can make your own sauce and get some snack peanuts and cold dishes chinese style! Our server was amazing and got everything we needed and kept the soup pots full. Got one side spicy and one side with plain broth and they both come already pretty salty so there's definitely a lot of flavor and be careful if you have high blood pressure or need to watch your salt intake. I like home hot pots because you can do a plain water broth and then season to your own taste but at hot pot places like this just be aware that the soup is already very salted. Hot pot is always fairly healthy though with the meats and veggies and I'd come back again for sure.

I cannot wait to return. I took my family and the five year olds loved the experience of table top cooking. We made our own sauce mixes and the flavor was so savory and amazing.

Two options available: order as you go or all-you-can-eat!!! This was my second outing and I have chosen AYCE twice and I have been pleased both times. My stomach was a little upset afterwards because I stuffed so much food inside but my mouth was certainly happy. AYCE allows you to order three rounds of food. I would recommend ordering as much as you think you will eat the first round because I think having all the options you want in the beginning is the best. It allows for variety and you will most likely be kind of full by the time the second round comes around. Meats: beef, lamb, pork, chicken. Each order comes with a plate full of thinly sliced meat - except for the chicken. Chicken wings: freshly fried chicken wings seasoned with salt. Quite possibly the fattest juiciest wings I have ever seen. At least two per person is a must. Veggies, tofu, fish balls, tripe, meatballs, noodles, shrimp, fish, and the list goes on. I must say the lamb dumplings and chinese donuts are stand outs. Go! You won't regret it.

Ever since the Austin location closed soon after COVID-19 hit, I've been coming to this location almost every time I make the trip to Houston. The servers are super welcoming and friendly, and I really like how it's a buffet style rather than serve to order --which is how it was/is in the Austin and in another Houston locations. Unfortunately, this location may be an overpriced for vegans because you are charged buffet/style and the price depends on the type of meat you choose to go with. Regardless of you eating meat or not, they will charge you with the basic meat selection, which is completely understandable since the employees cannot constantly monitor you. However, if you do decide to dine here as a vegan (which is what I did), there is one type of broth that is vegan and there are a variety of fresh vegetables, tofu, and noodles you can feast on. But be mindful that not all employees are knowledgeable in which items are vegan, so you have to make a be more conservative to make sure you're not eating any non-vegan products.

It was just okay. The service was fabulous. The staff was always very nice, welcoming & helpful. I'm slightly disappointed in the actual food though. It was good, but not very flavorful which was a huge let down. The ambiance was nice though, it was clean and the service was prompt!

This hotpot chain is my favorite AYCE hotpot place that I recommend to everyone. There are several soup options to choose from, and they give you the option to choose half and half so you get best of both worlds. I recommend the original and the spicy soup, both very flavorful so you barely need the dipping sauce. I have found that other hot pot places sometimes are lacking on the flavors of the soup. In terms of the meat, I recommend spending a few extra dollars and getting to premium or supreme premium options. The meat quality is much better, and who doesn't love ayce kobe beef? There are lots of options for veggies, hot foods, noodles/dumplings, seafood, and desserts. They also offer free AYCE on your birthday! Room for improvement: There was a fly flying around the buffet area for the entire time we were there (about 2.5 hours), and the staff did not seem to be concerned or make any effort to address the issue. I can see this being a potentially health hazard and hoping it was just an isolated case. I usually go to the westheimer location, which I feel is overall cleaner with better service.

I went to Little Sheep for dinner with a friend. We came in on a Saturday night around 7 PM. It was very busy, but the wait was actually short - maybe 5-10 minutes. The host was friendly and our server was nice as well. We chose the full pot of spicy broth this time because we didn't like the mild broth when we did the half and half during our previous visit, as it was pretty bland. This time, we knew exactly what we wanted to order and how the system works. But this time, I also realized that the number you write on the paper doesn't matter because you will still only get one order of that item as opposed to the three you requested. When you order from the meat section, the portions come out pretty big, so I've never had to order another round of fatty beef with just one eating partner. Also, the fresh thick noodles disappointed me last time as they weren't thick at all, so I ended up ordering udon noodles this time, and it was a much better experience. When we got our broth, we scooped out most of the chili peppers this time so they didn't end up in our food when we ate it. If you want to doctor up your broth, there is a sauce bar near the complimentary soft serve ice cream machine. You can find sauces as well as garnishes like vinegar, chili paste, cilantro, and green onions. If you've never had hot pot, I recommend not cooking too much at once, that way nothing gets overcooked and rubbery. Also, just dip your meats yourself when you're ready to eat because they cook super fast while the water is constantly boiling. One thing I wish Little Sheep had was thai/ tom yum hot pot which is my favorite broth to eat with hot pot at home. Hot pot is a cool experience and it's good for groups since Little Sheep has bigger tables in sectioned off rooms as well as booths for the average party sizes.

What makes this place unique is that the ambiance is very inviting. It's not like every hotpot (I don't feel overwhelmed from to many choices it's perfect the way it is very unique. The Service, Servers, and Food are beyond standard.

This was a Happy Hot Pot @$$ smelling lamb!!....no bueno...don't do it!! If I wanted to smell @$$ I could of just skipped a shower....wasn't happy with the experience

Soup was good but not a lot of fresh choices. They need more varieties as compare to other all you can eat hotpot.

When my friends found out that I never tried hot pot, they decided to take me to Happy Lamb for dinner. And wow! I regret not having hot pot before. I was so excited for this meal. We ordered the half and half broth base to get the best of both. We ordered a variety of meat - fish, lamb and pork belly. We also ordered some dumplings, tofu, mushrooms and mixed veggies. We ordered bread as well! I tried all of them and it's hard for me to pick my favorite. It was the perfect meal for a cold night. Ended the meal with some sesame balls, which is my favorite dessert. The service was extremely good and the waiter was patient with us as I took a while to decide. The ambiance was good as well. You should definitely give this place a try for some good Chinese hotpot. I've been to this place twice since my first visit.

No longer little sheep mongolian hot pot, but happy lamb now, we tried out this place for the first time. The broth and flavors are the same, not much has changed, but the items on the menu has added some things and taken some things out. Overall, it's still little sheep through and through, but this location doesn't seem as fresh as the one on westheimer. For convenience, I go to this one, but I prefer the other location. The SPICY BROTH isn't spicy, it's mild; so we always request extra peppers to kick that spice up a bit, but it's nowhere near to how it was before in the past. The TOMATO BROTH is okay, it's like the vietnamese sweet and sour soup, but not as sweet and not as sour. Sometimes I opt for this when I want something lighter. I like that you can get a large portion of ingredients for cheap compared to other places, which is more expensive and only give you a handful of things. This location has their own sauce station, which is great because they also have woodear mushroom and pickled cabbage. Overall, the food here is good, not much has changed. I'll still stop by and eat here with some friends and family again soon.

This place is it! The broth is so delicious. I order cabbage broth and marinated garlic beef. It's so succulent. Only thing I didn't agree with were the small 12 once cups.

Very good food and great services as well! Love it will be back, also love the new tom yum soup!

Flavor rich soup, available topping are amazing and very family friendly vibes. Services was great.