Happy Lamb Hot Pot, San Mateo 快乐小羊

215 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo - 94401
181 reviews
Hot Pot Chinese Mongolian
(650) 343-2566

Lamb meat good, passion fruit tea not good, mango sago drink good,

Pretty 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

Quite expensive than I thought but general their beef are fresh and good. Broth are limited. They have nice view and setting

Food can be 5 stars but you’re cooking it yourself so you can mess it up if you suck at cooking ;). The spicy is spicy so don’t get only spicy unless you’re serious. The ‘best of both worlds’ is usually the preference.Service has been really friendly and cool most of the time. 3.5 stars for service because despite their friendliness it can be tough to get a hold of someone.So we’re at a 4/4.5 star review.This past week I made a reservation for myself and my girlfriend’s family. 8 of us. We showed up a little early. They were clearly busy so we waited patiently. For 5 minutes, then 10. I tried to say hi to the gentleman who appeared to be running the door and was ignored. After 20 minutes, literally, of being completely ignored at the front of the restaurant with 8 people, we left. We went next door to Chef Sha, which was delicious, and they were gracious.So, 4/4.5 stars minus 2/2.5 for embarrassing me in front of my gf’s family. Not sure if I’ll return. Not for a while at least. 2 stars.

Very basic hot pot place, bonus star because it has little robots that deliver meat to you. (they even blink!)

Fantastic and fresh hot pot in a nice modern setting!

I really wanted to give 5 stars if I didn’t have to experience one of the servers rolling his eyes at me when I asked to refill the watermelon. The ice cream cones were never refilled until we were done eating too. This happened 2 weeks ago, and I almost wanted to call the manager but gave up as my family didn’t want the fuss. Hope the servers get better educated and be more respectful to the customers and refill food promptly.

The food at the ayce bar is not fresh. The waitor is lukewarm. That is not the worst - our party of 5 paid $58 tips, because we didn't see they already included 18% tip. We were kind enough to add 18%, until I looked at the receipt today, I found out. I will tell everyone I know avoid going to this place.

Our new go to spot for delicious hot pot dining for my family and I. First visit here was to celebrate my Moms birthday and we were all wowed by the food, service, and ambiance. We've now visited this place multiple times most recently lastnight and its still as good as the first try! If hot pot dining is something you're into I highly recommend to try this place out, you will not be disappointed!

They didn’t wash the spinach, they are a lot of soil on them