Happy Lamb Hot Pot

Came here for dinner on a weekday and there was a small wait but we got seated in like 5 minutes. I've been to other happy lambs and I think that this one was the best. I really liked how the only thing you order is the broth and the sliced meats and then everything else you can get on your own. It really adds to the experience and then I can feel comfortable eating at my own pace. Out of the two broths we got I think that the spicy one was not as good as the non spicy one. The bone marrow broth was really flavorful and went well with everything. All of the other dishes were good since I got to choose what I liked. We only ordered the non marinated meats and they were all pretty similar. I think the only thing that I wish was better was that the rice cakes had a better texture since they had cracks. Other than that everything was great.

My friend took me here and introduced the place. It's all you can eat where you order as much meat as you want from a menu and self service for veggies and some other items. I enjoyed the freedom to get up as many times as I want and not have to choose everything at once from the start. The two broths we chose were also very flavorful so I'm very satisfied with that. This restaurant has one pot per table so if you prefer one pot per person, as some places have, or if your group can't agree on broth maybe this isn't the place. It's delicious though, reasonably priced.I'm taking off a star because there was a fly in something but they immediately took it away and apologized and everything else looked fine and tasted good so

Prepare your taste buds for a flavor-packed adventure at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, where the broth flows as richly as the good vibes! From the moment you step into the world-famous home of Inner-Mongolian hot pot, you're hit with the enticing aroma of their legendary 8-hour bone marrow broth--a culinary masterpiece that sets the stage for a memorable feast.The process is a bit of a mystery at first (pro tip: brush up on your hot pot strategy beforehand!), but the staff are so warm and attentive you'll feel like you're in great hands. Be ready to flag them down for refills of your favorite proteins (like the must-try garlic beef, which was hands-down my favorite). And oh, the seafood! The variety is so vast, you'll feel like Poseidon at a buffet.While there are plenty of beef and chicken options to keep meat lovers happy, I was mildly let down by the lack of a dessert option. Ending a meal on a sweet note is my thing, but maybe Happy Lamb is telling us that the hot pot itself is dessert-worthy!One little hiccup: the team doesn't walk you through how the restaurant works. So, you may find yourself doing a bit of culinary detective work. Once you get the hang of it, though, it's smooth sailing--and so worth it!So grab your chopsticks and dive in. Happy Lamb is a feast for the senses, and your belly will leave as happy as their mascot promises. Pro Tip: Pair that broth with garlic beef and thank me later!

My party of 3 arrived on a Saturday evening around 6:30pm and we were able to get seated immediately. They have two options for AYCE (regular and premium) and your entire party must choose the same option. We were initially going to choose premium but the staff was nice enough to give us a heads up that some of the options weren't available that night so we ended up going with regular. They have a wide variety of soup bases and our table went with the 1/2 and 1/2 option which is their house broth and a spicy version. This is the safest option if you're not too sure what type to order! I thought both broths were flavorful but definitely enjoyed the slight kick from the spicy one. All meats are ordered with the server and the rest of the goodies (vegetables, seafood, fish balls, noodles, etc) are self serve. They also have a soft drink station included in your meal. The meat quality was pretty solid which kinda solidified the idea that premium isn't really necessary. Make your monies worth and get everything but the chicken! My favorites were the marinated garlic beef, hand sliced beef short plate, and kurobuta pork. Not only that, I went crazy at the self serve area and probably grabbed like 10+ mussels.Price is justifiable because you easily make your money's worth and the quality is good. Bonus points because you leave feeling stuffed without feeling gross. My only qualm from my experience was that the floors were incredibly sticky and not well-maintained.Overall, great spot and would be down to come back again!

Happy Lamb offers authentic Mongolian-style hot pot with unique options that set it apart. This location is situated in Eden Center, a vibrant hub of Vietnamese small businesses in Falls Church.The pricing is reasonable, particularly during lunch hours. However, be aware of holiday pricing, which is slightly higher--we experienced this on Christmas Eve. The restaurant operates on an all-you-can-eat model with a large, shared family-style hot pot. You have the option to choose a single soup base or a split pot featuring the Original and Spicy Marrow broths; we opted for the latter. Toppings and sauces are self-serve at designated bars, and drinks are also self-serve, adding to the convenience.The quality of the meat is impressive--fresh and not overly fatty. Even as someone who isn't typically a fan of lamb, I appreciated that it was neither gamey nor had a strong aftertaste.One area that I would consider changing is the presentation of ingredients at the sauce bar. With peanut allergies being common, I was concerned that crushed peanuts were left uncovered, posing a risk of cross-contamination. As someone with a severe allergy, I hesitated to use the sauce bar due to this setup. I recommend the restaurant consider placing peanuts in a sealed container to mitigate this risk and accommodate guests with allergies.Overall, the service is fast and efficient. The only items we needed to order were the meat selections and broth. The restaurant's spacious layout makes it a great choice for larger parties.

It's been a while since my last review and many things have changed here. They are now AYCE and have a sauce bar. That said, they are still the best hotpot place in nova. Get here early to get on the waitlist and prepare to wait at least 20-30 min. My advice is to take some time and walk around Eden center and take in the local culture, sights, and especially smells from all the delicious food places. My go-to is the lamb. I used to try and rotate between the lamb and pork but the lamb is just so good. Get yourself the best of both worlds so you have one side spicy and the other non-spicy. Load it down with vegetables to enhance the flavor and then the meat last since it doesn't take long at all.

My favorite place when I'm craving lamb. I get their premium menu and order all the lamb specials. Last time I went I got some stewed lamb spine (like oxtail) which had some lamb marrow, and their chef special was lamb belly which was so yummy. Ordered a bunch of wagyu and spring lamb off the premium menu as well.Overall def worth the price ($33 ish for dinner). I love the veggies but sometimes they don't have lotus root which is sad. Favorite broths are mala and cabbage and tomato. Broths are good but not crazy flavorful like at some places (it's a bit watered down). But still good.

Overall is a cool and different way of eating other than what we normally have in western cuisine. The bone broth is delicious. The spicy broth is very spicy, very, very spicy. And before you judge, I can usually tolerate most cuisines considered spicy. With all this intro, let me give you how it works. Get a reservation as it is normally packed. Order the type of broth you like, stand up and choose your veggies, noodles, and proteins. Everything is cut so that it cooks on the table. The table does have a stove to keep the broth hot. It's a cool experience and the food is very good. It's a must try for sure.

Really good selection of broths, hot pot fish balls, vegetables and meats. One of my favorite hot pot places in the area!

I don't usually go out for hot pot but having already been out all day, we didn't have time and heard great things about this place so had to try it out. There were two selections and since we don't venture to Virginia that often, we went with the more inclusive option. Unfortunately one of the meats was not available but we still had plenty to choose from along with various veggies and seafood we could get ourselves. Going during peak dinner hours, we often had to flag down a server to place additional orders of meat. Despite all this, I would recommend people trying this place out! Definitely expect to wait a bit if you go during peak busy hours. Google said that there was no wait time for when we wanted to go but had to wait ~45 mins as we couldn't reserve ahead of time. I appreciate when other restaurants provide iPads that allow its customers to place orders to the kitchen so hopefully they'll think to incorporate this idea.