Happy Sheep

Great deal for hot pot! $30 per person for ACE (40 if you do the Kobe) with plenty of selections for lamb, beef and pork. The bone broth was smooth and paired well with the meats. We also got some seafood which was decent but could be a little fishy for some people. Service was efficient, I felt bad there was just one guy running back and forth but the food came out quickly. The inside is small and intimate, I could see it being crowded at the bar and you could end up sitting next to strangers. Overall a great deal for ACE, would come back again in the cold months! Advice would be to come in a small group however, it doesn't seem like they could efficiently accommodate for parties larger than 4 people

For those looking to duplicate the Little Sheep experience, please don't make the same mistake I did today. For those who don't know the true little sheep experience, I'll raise it to 2 stars for the spicy soup base.I made the mistake of giving this place a try today, as I didn't feel like driving 2 hours in traffic all the way down to San Diego to the Mongolian Hot Pot on Clairemont Mesa.The spicy soup base is what put little sheep on the map. This place does a decent job of that, I will give them that. Service was a 1-star for sure. They give you water in a paper cup and soda comes in a can. Definitely not the typical restaurant experience.We ordered the all you can eat, and no matter how many servings you put down on the AYCE sheet, they randomly give you the portion that they want to give you. Such a waste of time.The feeling I got was that they were trying to save money on every little thing and you're a bother to them.Their attempt at even trying to duplicate the knock version of Little Sheep/Mongolian Hot in San Diego failed miserably, as they have maybe 1/4 of the menu that San Diego has.Here's a tip for the owners: Re-brand and stop the knock off attempt at being Little Sheep. To the unknowing unsophisticated palate, you may be amazing. You're in the service business, serve your customers happily and offer a great product.Maybe they're just trying to get by before they lose their lease or close up shop, who knows. If that's the case then that would explain so much of what we endured today.We joked about going to Shakey's Pizza Buffet right across the way before walking into the restaurant today. We would've had a better experience there.Never again.

Delicious! I've been here several times and I never leave disappointed. I've tried the all day special: rib eye, lamb and pork. This special ranges from 20 to 22 dollars per person depending on your choice of meat. It comes with choice of meat, veggies, noodle/rice, and some tofu and fish cakes. I always get the half and half broth. I find the amount of food very filling and a good value. They also have a sauce bar where you can mix and match sauce to make your perfect dipping sauce. The service is always great and the staff is very kind and friendly. While I was there someone forgot their someone forgot their leftovers and the server ran after them to give it to them, very nice of him!The location is very convenient as there is plenty of parking in lot. The restaurant does get busy during lunch and there is limited seating. I suggest you go off hours and avoid the crowds.

Cozy atmosphere with decent hot pot. There's AYCE for $29/person, which is a steal for all the meat, vegetables, and other toppings you can get. The half and half broth was delicious and fragrant, and the spicy one had a kick to it. Meats were tasty and abundant, and the sauce bar had some incredible sauces (e.g. sesame, garlic, chili). Service could've been a bit friendlier, but otherwise, a solid hot pot spot to go with family, friends, and loved ones.

3.5 stars, I will round up.Had Happy Sheep bookmarked for a while as one of the few Chinese hotpot places in the area, and finally went to check it out after visiting my brother in Torrance. Parking was easy in the lot though the restaurant is not very big at all. It was not crowded when I went but it filled up as it got later, and I felt bad that there was only a single waiter manning the whole restaurant. Service was not bad, considering all of that, and our water was refilled regularly.The all-you-can-eat costs $29.99 + tax as of October 2023. The menu was actually smaller than I expected, and they were out of a few items I love at hotpot (taro, corn, intestines). The meat was well presented and overall the quality of ingredients was decent, with the fried buns and fried dough (油條) particularly crispy and delicious. I also really enjoyed the appetizer cold dishes.The sauce bar was okay, I was just missing my minced garlic. The broths were good but I have had better, and the spicy half was not that spicy.The men's restroom also was quite dark, and had no paper towels. The faucet was also broken and just had a continuous small stream of water. The restroom could have been cleaner as well.Overall, not bad but also nothing exceptional as far as hotpot restaurants go.

1/08/2025 @6pm not sure about the food because we never actually got to sit down. The hostess was very rude by having us wait for over 10 minutes without offering a seat plenty of empty tables would not recommend if you're in a hurry or if you'd like good service will not return

It's the only reasonable Chinese style hot pot option in the south side of the South Bay. I didn't give them a 5, even though they have all the basics, but nothing in particular stands out.$28.95 per person for all you can eat (9/2023 price). The meat quality is pretty good, so make sure you go when you are hungry. There are several varieties of vegetables but we usually like a few more things like chrysanthemum. There is a small area for different dipping sauces. The broth is already flavored so use only if needed.Not sure if it makes sense to get a la carte, but you got to do your own calculations.Tips: a couple of interesting items to try:1. Fried buns, you got to try at least one, golden brown with condensed milk, pretty irresistible 2. Fish tofu, pretty interesting combination which is relatively unique Tip: The broth is on the salty side, so much so that you don't really need the dipping sauce. I think we should've asked for 1/2 water and 1/2 broth when our broth was low, we got more broth instead and it was too salty to have the final soup.The service was adequate, the small place was busy and only one personal taking care of everyone. He did everything we asked for , not much spare capacity for anything extra.

Confused why the rating is as low as it is, but looks like more of a service issue. This is very much hole in the wall place with great ingredients for price, and not overwhelming amount of options. I came here not expecting much, but I am a fan! The service was not amazing, but not bad. There was two guys walking around outside servicing everyone, but they would come if you called them and nothing was particularly slow or rude.Things I noticed and didn't expect: - The smaller size of the establishment is very cozy and imo great if it's not busy. Which Friday at 6/7 is not too busy. To give an idea, the whole place could seat probably 30 people at most comfortably. Also a big plus-- it's not super loud here! No blasting music so you can hear your friend without them yelling.- The meat is good! There was maybe 6/7 meat options, but it was brought out cold but not frozen, in nicely thawed rolls, tasted fresh, well cut, didn't stick to each other. Most places give you very frozen meats, that don't taste as soft/fresh.- The sauces were good. The sauce bar isn't super extensive but it had a basic sweet garlic soy I enjoyed that I felt isn't common.- The soups are good! I really enjoyed the tomato! It was not too salty and tasted healthy. The original milky bone broth was a bit salty tho, but still good.Overall had a great experience here! Parking was super easy too. :) I will be coming back if I am ever craving soup in the area.

Soo tasty you don't need dipping sauce!Service was good - offered the dessert buns as a two-piece instead of the typical 5-6 pieces. We are 5-6pm so didn't have to wait long for service!I appreciated the ambiance - it felt right for my hubby and I. would return if we lived closer!!

Food is great, but service is horrible. I thought the server was a mute. Never greeted or responded to my questions. And they added 20% tip!!!