Happy Lamb Hot Pot is described as an all you can eat hot pot spot with a wide range of ingredients, from fresh vegetables and seafood to beef and lamb, plus a variety of broths and a generous sauce bar. Reviews highlight excellent value, especially at lunch, with generous portions and a broad buffet of items that can be cooked in a personal hot pot. The atmosphere is described as lively and family friendly, with many noting the fun and engaging setup and the handmade dumplings and wontons as standouts. Service is commonly praised for being friendly and attentive, and many guests return for the quality, consistency, and the ability to customize meals. Some critiques mention hygiene concerns and occasional gaps in table service, as well as a difficult entrance stair and space limitations in busy times. Overall, this restaurant is regarded as a top hot pot in Montreal by numerous patrons who appreciate the variety, the flavorful broths, and the accommodating price, with many planning to return.
A spacious & clean hot pot restaurant located on the second floor right at the main intersection of Chinatown in Montreal. It's easy to find, with large windows that make the space feel bright & airy. The atmosphere is calm & not too noisy.
The menu is not as diverse as the Toronto location, but the essentials are all there. The buffet offers a good range of basic options, & there is a wide selection of ingredients for hot pot. Some of the labels were slightly mixed up, which made it a bit confusing. Overall, the food looked clean & fresh, & the buffet area was refilled quickly & consistently.
I ordered the two-flavor broth: tomato & hot sour. The broth was slightly off in seasoning, not bad, but not very flavorful either. It could have been more balanced & bold.
There were about two to three staff members working. They were friendly & service was quick.
The price was around $40 per person (I don't remember the exact amount). It's suitable for family gatherings, dates, or casual meals with friends. Overall, it's a decent experience, but I wouldn't set very high expectations.
When I paid, I realized that they hide the tip option'no tip' by putting a sticker. & the staff pressed 15% tip for my bill, saying this is their policy & I must pay the tip. Forcing customers to tip is illegal in Quebec.
Mar 3, 2026
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My wife was literally forced to pay 15% for a service she wasn't satisfied with. According to staff'it is restaurant policy when it's a group bigger than 6'. The employee went ahead & hit the 15% tip box in the machine. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Honestly this place would be better if there were more vegetarian options. There's really so much potential that the restaurant could do but all the bases except 2 are made with chicken broth & the actual'AYCE section' barely has vegetarian options so it feels like you're paying 35$+ per person for 10$ worth of food.
At least add more tofu options, vegetarian dumplings instead of meat dumplings & perhaps some veggie meats or alternatives.
Excellente expérience à volonté ! La nourriture est délicieuse, avec des ingrédients de qualité & un bouillon exceptionnel. Le matériel pour les repas individuels est impressionnant & rend l'expérience vraiment unique. Tout est bien pensé & très agréable. Je recommande fortement cette adresse à tous ceux qui veulent vivre un repas mémorable !
Had a good experience here several times w family. We loved the lamb!
I grew up eating spicey food, I am not as hardcore as a Thai person, I found the spicey hotpot a bit spicier than I would've liked but still ok. But if you are unsure it's better to order the ting yang pot or another non-spicy one.
Update:
Still going there every few months, still flapping & still a happy little duck! 😍
Last time I went w my mom & the total was ~$50 for two people. (We went at lunch time n a weekday = special price). This was two months ago in Nov 2025 so, happy to see it's still quite affordable. We don't stuff ourselves (& we're pretty good about it) as we believe that is the best enjoyment… no sense trying to wreck the business's bottom line & our stomach, when $25 per person is REAAALLLY reasonable.
& yes we both love the lamb here. 😍😍😍😍
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Considering the high cost of everything for restaurants these days I am glad they can keep a reasonable price. I try not to over order because food waste is awful, & it's hard enough for restaurants these days w the high cost of everything.
A five stars all across from me. First time having hot pot, & it won't be the last! What a fun experience! Food was simply amazing, lots of variety, great loud ambiance!
After two years, I had a great experience at this hot pot restaurant again. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with lots of vegetables, meats, & side items beautifully organized & kept clean. Everything tasted delicious, & you can really tell they care about quality. The staff were friendly & the overall atmosphere was comfortable. Highly recommended if you love hot pot!
I can tell this one deserves the best hotpot in Montreal! Guys you have to go there & have a try, bet me you would not be disappointed. So many kinds of foods you can eat. & try the newest upgraded meat with only more $5 needed, including better beef & lamb. Last but not least, their dumpling & wonton are really hand made, amazing!
Jan 2, 2026
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The guy who wearing glass working the morning shift on January 2nd, 2026 displayed an extremely hostile, arrogant, & disrespectful attitude toward customers. The way customers were treated was humiliating & degrading, completely lacking even the most basic level of professionalism or courtesy expected in any restaurant.
What is even more alarming is not just the employee's behavior, but the apparent failure of management to enforce any standard of customer service. Allowing such conduct reflects a serious breakdown in training, supervision, & accountability. This is not a minor issue - it is a fundamental service failure.
I have never experienced such blatant disrespect in a dining establishment. This type of behavior does not merely inconvenience customers; it destroys trust & severely damages the restaurant's reputation. If this is the level of service being tolerated, then customers should seriously question the values & competence of the management team.
Immediate & decisive action is required. At minimum, this employee should be removed from any customer-facing role, & management must be held accountable for allowing this situation to occur. Anything less would demonstrate a complete disregard for customers.
This incident has ensured that I will not return, & I will strongly discourage others from doing so unless meaningful corrective action is taken.
C'est une première expérience dans ce type de restaurant. J'ai bien aimé les bouillons & c'était très spécial d'aller choisir nos aliments dans les frigos à cet effet! Les tables sont très collées par contre & le serveur peu présent pour nos demandes. L'ambiance fait un peu cafétéria mais c'est à essayer au moins une fois!
If you wanna bring someone or a group out for a nice meal you actually have to sit & prepare yourself in a authentic Chinese fondue, here's the place. I recommend to go hungry. You'll be glad you did. That broth..... The one guy that got the hot & spicy got what he asked for.
