Happy Lamb Hot Pot is described as a spacious, clean restaurant on the second floor near the main intersection of Chinatown in Montreal, with large windows that keep the space bright and a calm, not too noisy atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat buffet offers a wide range of ingredients and a sauce bar, though some labels are mixed up and vegetarian options are fairly limited, with calls for more tofu, veggie dumplings, and meat-free broth bases. Food appears fresh and well stocked, with lamb and other meats praised and the tomato and hot sour broths offering different profiles, even if one broth was noted as underseasoned. Service is generally friendly and efficient, with several staff members highlighted for good, quick service, and prices described as reasonable, making it suitable for family meals, dates, or casual outings; lunch is typically cheaper and birthday freebies are mentioned. A few negatives appear, including a hygiene concern from one reviewer who reported food poisoning, a challenging entrance with stairs, and occasional crowding or a cafeteria-like vibe. Overall, the restaurant stands out for its variety, generous portions, lively atmosphere, and accessibility of sauces and ingredients, making it a popular option for hot pot lovers in Montreal.
It's my first time having Hot Pot! Happy Lamb Hot Pot is fantastic, I tried the spicy broth, now, if you wish to die I recommend this for you, if not I suggest the mushroom broth, sooo delicious, even the sweet & sour with 1 chili my husband was sweating like a hog & couldn't handle the heat, the buffet ingredients for the soup have everything you can imagine, I loved the mushroom varieties & the dumplings were so delicious, service was top notch we'll definitely be back 😋 ❤️ 😀 ❤️ 😊
Service was 12/10! Best, sweetest, excellent service I've ever had in a restaurant. The food was great. I had the mushroom broth. It was so delicious!! I will definitely come back.
Feb 5, 2024
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We were 4 & equally enjoyed our visit. We had ying yang broths, tomato broth & mushroom broth, a bottle of hot sake. Service was efficient, people were nice & polite, the food was great. Thank you so much!
This was my first time & I really loved it! It was a buffet so I was able to bring vegetables & seafood that I wanted. You had to order the meat to the staff; but other than that, you had to use the buffet! The restaurant was very clean & the staffs were super nice!! I really liked the broth that I chose - it wasn't spicy for me but had a really good flavour! Definitely recommend for people who like hotpot!
I have no complain about the food it's pretty decent for western standard. the only thing that really bothered me is, they charge you 8$ for just the broth on top of the buffet price. I've been around the world & eat so many shabu in so many country. Never have I ever been charge for the broth. it's supposed to be the lowest cost of them but you got charge 8$ for it. it's a fraud. Staff are nice & helpful
One of my go-to hotpot!
Been coming here for years now & the broth had always been so so flavorful.
The service is quick as well & the atmosphere is nice.
They recently renovated & are now back to buffet style which is great since you can choose the quantity of whatever you want. They still bring the meat to your table though.
I also tried their fried rice & chicken wings & they're actually quite good!
Definitely recommend if you're a big eater as it is an AYCE. The prices are decent, on the lower end of AYCE hotpot.
Leon & his staff are so nice, attentive & quick! Deserve 1000/5 been going there for 15years & they are always steppin up their game ! Nice buffet & good broth !!!
Oct 8, 2023
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I love coming back here, it reminds me of my years in China. I always order the ying yang broth because you can try two of the traditional flavours without compromise. The ingredients & meats have a good variety, just wish they added lotus root to their menu (although maybe I just dust see it). This place has a great sauce bar & a good small of breads. I recommend
Update September 2023: they renovated the restaurant with open buffet bar now, which is great!! Food are very fresh & staff is friendly, efficient.
Reconfirm the best buffet hotpot in town!!
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Update after reopen from pandemic:
Still the best lamb hot pot in town. If you're into hotpot & value the broth & lamb: Happy Lamb is your go-to hot pot spot. The service is fast & the waiters/waitresses are friendly. The food is served as ordered.
They have the most quality lamb over here! Sliced thin, dipped in hot pot & then dipped in the mixed sauce: Taste delicious! For the soup, you get the choice between spicy & non spicy. Food options include many choices such as seafood (fish, squid, octopus, shrimps, mussels, fish balls, etc.), Spinach, mushrooms (king trumpet mushrooms, needle mushrooms..), beef, pork, tofu, fried tofu.. I'm drooling writing this review. Love the place. You will like it you don't mind the smell of lamb!
2023 Update: It keeps getting better. You can get your own food now & the selection is 10/10 super fresh.
Autumn 2021 Update: It keeps getting better! Service is so friendly, the manager remembers our requests for spoons & a waitress (Nicky?) is super efficient & friendly. 100% recommended!
2021 Update: it's even better now! Customer service is 10/10, a waitress noticed I was vegetarian & gave me the right broth refill.
Incredible hotpot & fresh ingredients. Really good service!
