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Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Hotpot Restaurant, Mongolian Restaurant, and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
"... hot pot - Half reg, half spicy with assorted fishball, mushrooms, veggies..."(3 Tips)
"Lamb skewers with the sesame seed paste, on point!"(2 Tips)
"Thick noodle with lunch special is awesome!!"(2 Tips)
"Lamb meatballs!! Skip all seafood, just overpriced."(3 Tips)
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This place rocks. Hot Pot is a great activity and meal for a group of friends. Along with the thinly sliced meats, get the chinese donut and dip it in the broth before you devour heaven.
Flavorful, herbal broths, generous portions of meats and other ingredients for hot pot cooking. Service is good but not stellar. Definitely recommend.
Jessica ChanNovember 13, 2011perfect for a cold day. get the half spicy half regular broth and noodles that you can dump in after all your food seasons the broth!
JonesMay 1, 2022Pretty good. They also sell some premium tea drinks from a milk tea vendor. The assam milk tea was ok. The broth is good. Veggies and meat were ok. Lots of sauce options
Robert TengJanuary 19, 2017Everything seemed very fresh, and the prices were reasonable considering the large portions
Aubrey MilosevicSeptember 24, 2011Beef pie, potstickers, and 1/2 and1/2 hotpot with love beef, scallops, veggies.....THE BOMB!! Denver needs this place!
Nathan PayneOctober 22, 2012Amazing food. Get a booth by the glass enclosed kitchen to enjoy the view without the noise.
Must get the spicy soup! Don't be chicken and get the normal soup base! Also, love the house wide noodles and tofu sheets! Ridiculously delish!
ivy♥July 5, 2013The broths are okay, although the spicy one is a bit better. I wish I could like this place.. but the service is not good, and there are too many spices and garlics floating around!- Benta BentaJune 16, 2011Try the Mongolian hot pot - Half reg, half spicy with assorted fishball, mushrooms, veggies and sliced beef, great deal at $9.95 for lunch!!!
KatrinaJanuary 8, 2012Get the half and half broth if you want flavor but aren't a huge spicy fan. Mixing the 2 is a good compromise.
A softer boil makes for more tender meats and vegetables.
Maybs MOctober 2, 2010If you have leftovers, you can take home the broth, veggies, etc. Service here is great, too.
Tofu skin is amazing. Also new pork rib soup base is so tasty!
StephanieAugust 8, 2012It's all-you-can-eat on Tuesday night's for $21 a person. Thinking sweet deal. Good food.the hostess need to get her attitude in check. Rude, unprofessional, disrespectful. not worth it.
- natassiaApril 30, 2010Lamb meatballs!! Skip all seafood, just overpriced. And leave your jacket in the car...
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Happy Lamb Hot Pot
215 S Ellsworth Ave (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
San Mateo, CA 94401
United States
San Mateo, CA 94401
United States
Welcome to Happy Lamb Hot Pot San Mateo, we are authentic Chinese hot pot place and serve a variety of hot pot, meat and seafood, and vegetarian dishes, as well as desserts. The most authentic way to enjoy our hot pot is to do so without dipping sauces...
Closed until 5:00 PM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(650) 343-2566
View menu on http://happylambhotpotsanmateo.com
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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