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.
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.
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!
Affordable all you can eat hot pot place with a variety of fresh ingredients, sauces & cooked food. The staff are very kind. The place is spacious & nice. You also eat for free on your birthday if you show a piece of ID (just need to pay for the broth).
We went here not knowing how it worked, & the waiter took the time to explain it to us. You have a broth, an entire wall full of ingredients to choose from, & they have drinks & some cooked food too in the buffet, like chicken wings, which were amazing. We really enjoyed our experience here & will definitely go back. All of the ingredients were super fresh, & the service was great too!
Jan 24, 2025
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An Underwhelming Experience at Happy Lamb Hotpot I had high hopes for this Happy Lamb Hotpot location, but unfortunately, it fell short compared to others I've visited. The restaurant was busy, which is always a good sign, but it was clear they were understaffed. The servers were trying their best, but the shortage meant it took a long time for someone to check on our table or address requests, which made the experience frustrating. As for the food, it didn't live up to the standards we've come to expect from Happy Lamb. Having visited a few other locations, this one was the least impressive. The flavors were not as bold or fresh, & the overall quality of the ingredients just wasn't there. While we understand that busy nights can be challenging, the combination of slow service & underwhelming food made this visit disappointing. Hopefully, this location can improve both its staffing levels & food quality to match the reputation of other Happy Lamb Hotpot restaurants.
So yummy, so freshhhhh! Shrimp were really fresh & sweet, so was the meat, lamb & beef were so yummy. love eating there & the staff is really bice too :)
The tasted is very good & it is very reasonably priced. However the service is lacking because now you just pick up your own food. Some items seemed not as fresh but overall good.
Went there yesterday & today I'm lying down at home with a stomach virus very bad. I cooked meat properly but now I have doubts about the freshness & food safety practices at that place. Sauce choices lacked a lot, there's not that much choice for toppings & sauces themselves. As far as choices for meat & food, they weren't bad but some meat definitely had a strange taste. Service is alright, nothing bad & nothing special. The place was very loud & hot, but that may be expected of a hot pot spot. I'm just disappointed that this visit left me with an illness & I hope they improve. I can't 100% guarantee that this is why I'm sick but the circumstances point towards it. I would opt for a different place just to be safe
Jan 4, 2024
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Absolutely delicious! It's my fav restaurant to go on a cold day! The price is reasonable for all you can eat! Everything is fresh & great atmosphere! 👌🏻
Resonable price for chinese style hot pot dinning, standard flavour of the hot pot soup, more choice of free soft drinks, fresh ingredients. Poor BBQ dishes.
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!
