There are not a lot of hotpot options in Calgary. I believe there are 3 that are Shabu Shabu style…read morerestaurant in Calgary. Shabu Shabu means each person gets their own pot. Definitely a much more sanitize way to eat hotpot. I came here by myself on a Wednesday night and unfortunately the ignition on the gas stove in the back kitchen was broken. The owner knew that it was not a busy night and decided to close the restaurant early at around 8 ish. I showed up at 9pm and was hoping to take advantage of their late night deal. The owner had 2 of his staff at the front, to greet customers and let them know that the restaurant is closed. It was somewhat disappointing for me because I walked 50 mins to the restaurant from my place. The staff took down my name and later sent me a text. He was very apologetic and showed me a picture of their broken stove. He also gave me 50% off the next day I dined in. As well, they were willing to provide me with the late night deal without me having to dine in at 9pm. So of course, on Thursday, I came back to the restaurant. I ordered their late night special. The food came with lots of veggies already in the pot, a choice of meat and a drink. I got the the lamb to go with my hotpot. The meal had 5 slices of good thick cut lamb. Everything was fresh. They have a self serving sauce station. It worked out great for me because I am a sauce person and being able to serve myself was just perfect. I had my hotpot with the Chinese Herbal soup. The soup was flavorful. Portion size was good. Everything was fresh. They have the $14.99 special at lunch and after 9pm daily. Service was good too. Overall, everything was yummy. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you haven't. I have noticed that they have some pretty good options on soups, drinks and add-on for your hotpot. It is located at Center Street Mall and there are parking on the side, back and front of the restaurant. Again, Highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't!

This is a really nice place for hot pot ! I am vegetarian and they were really nice to make me an…read moreall veggie plate and my partner got the regular large hotpot and it was all very flavourful and delicious. Staff are so nice and bubble tea was great

Ariana is a fantastic hostess. She was very thoughtful and accommodating, and so knowledgeable…read moreabout the offerings. The food was excellent! The soup bases and sauce ingredients were top notch. And the different foods to cook were fresh and beautifully presented. We will visit again!

This is probably my favorite Hot Pot in Calgary. The best outside of China and the broth and…read moreexperience reminds me of a Chinese hot pot in mainland China. You can choose up to 3 different soup base which is perfect because my husband likes it super spicy, my mom likes it bland and I was still able to order their popular tomato base broth. The food is a la carte with lots of options to choose from. It's a great family meal and perfect for a cold winter day. (Even though we went on a hot summer day. :) Parking is not fun though. My suggestion is to park near the liquor store (old Blockbuster) and walk to restaurant as it's attached to a condo building with very limited parking. Prices vary pending on how much your party eats. We averaged to pay $30 per person. However, in general I really enjoyed it. A fun night out and will be back!

Food here is great! Ingredients are plentiful and very delicious. The soup broths are very good. I…read morewas pleasantly surprised at everything and all the flavours. The service was great. The man working the counter and kitchen was very kind and attentive. He gave a free strawberry drink but it didn't taste very good. Otherwise all went well. Would definitely come back again!

We wanted to see what the rave was about. There is an online influencer who said you could make a…read morehotpot for $10, ours came out to a whopping $22 and $35, so it was a shocker. Other than a recommendation of having individual tongs for the meat so there was no cross contamination, it was pretty good.

It's an a la carte hotpot restaurant with a bit higher quality of food. The ambiance is a bit weird…read moreas the wall are all dark.. Might have been a bar in the past? But the service was great as the server explained how to use the ladle and strainer properly for. The soup to cook the meats. The soup base we chose were beef broth which I would pass next time but the soy miso was soooo good!

This place isn't the typical AYCE hot pot place found throughout YYC, but if you are looking for a…read morehigh quality all beef a la carte hot pot, this is the place for you! They serve a special type of beef hot pot called ChaoShan Hot Pot (潮汕火鍋) - every part of beef are carefully sliced to allow eaters to enjoy each part of the beef to its fullest. I was at the restaurant during weekday mid afternoon. It was a bit quiet as we are recovering through COVID. The servers are very enthusiastic and have great knowledge about their beef. I ordered a combo to start as it provides me with sample platter of all common beef cuts. The services were very quick. Within minutes, I am served with a clear beef bone soup for hot pot, vegetables, beef balls, tendon, and different cuts of beef in hot pot slices. The cut mainly consists of sirloin, flank, cheek, shank, chuck, rump, and tongue. I can assure you, every bite takes you to a whole new adventure! Starting from the flank, this is the piece where one side is fat and the other is the meat layer. But don't let the layer of fat hold you back, the flavour is smooth yet the soft texture of beef is present. Next is the cheek, this is a prized piece with a soft tender chew, which makes it my favourite piece. The shank consist of two parts- fore shank and hind shank. They are both as good, but I personally prefer the hind shank because it has a softer texture than the fore shank. The chuck has three parts - chuck, chuck rib, and chuck flap. The texture of chuck flap and chuck might have a bit of a chew due to the tendon, but the way it is sliced thinly makes it a delightful cut to enjoy. There are other cuts of beef which I wont explain and will leave it for you to discover. This is a decent portion and a great opportunity for you to try all the different cuts. I highly recommend this place to others. It might be a bit pricey as all dishes are a la carte or combo. But the fact that their beef are fresh daily and never frozen. They maintain the quality standard of meat and you will likely get addicted to it. At least I am!

I never realized I already made a review 2 years ago. However, here is another one. This place is…read moredelicious and absolutely deserves the positive reviews. They source Alberta beef, and the ordering layout is very well done. We ordered the meal for two (which is honestly plenty for four people), and the presentation of the beef on a cow-shaped plate was unique and fun. They also taught us how to cook the beef properly for hot pot, which made a big difference; something I'll now remember to do when I go elsewhere. We chose the beef bone and satay broth, and both were very good. Service was excellent. I love it when servers are honest about portion sizes. She told us that the meal for two would be enough for four people and warned us only to order the meal for four if we were super hungry. That's rare, since most restaurants won't stop you from over-ordering, and I really appreciated it. This is by far my favourite hot pot spot in Calgary. Definitely recommend this place!

Loved everything about my dinner here. We ordered the set for 4 which includes everything you…read morenormally get: meats and veggies were fresh and plentiful and we all got to choose our own carbs from rice to egg noodle to potato noodles. The broth was delicious and the sauce bar was also filled with different options. We all left happy and full. I would recommend!

First time at this place, and wow--I'm super impressed! I'm from the US and have never tried Happy…read moreLamb there, but I finally got the chance to eat at this location. The restaurant is huge and very clean. You pick your soup base (there's an extra charge), and we chose the clear broth and the hot & sour broth--both were great, but I personally preferred the hot & sour one. We ordered beef and lamb, and the rest of the ingredients were self-serve. They have a wide selection of veggies, fish balls, meatballs, and more. There are also appetizers like fried chicken, spring rolls, and sesame balls, plus self-serve sodas. The staff was attentive and constantly checked on us, which I appreciated. Another huge plus--there's no time limit! I love that we didn't have to rush to finish like at most hot pot places. They also offer ice cream, but you have to ask for it at the counter. Unfortunately, it wasn't very good--tasted diluted--so I wouldn't recommend that part. Overall, I highly recommend this place for a fun, delicious, and relaxing hot pot experience!

3.5 Stars - Great self-serve buffet, but watch out for the "all-fat" meat plates…read more I generally don't leave reviews for chain restaurants like Happy Lamb, but I felt compelled to share my experience here. We've been to many similar spots across North America--starting with Little Fat Sheep in the Bay Area 20 years ago. We actually just visited a Happy Lamb in Houston a month ago and it was just "meh," so I was surprisingly impressed by the setup at this Calgary location. The self-serve buffet area was way better than the ones we've visited in Houston or back in Fremont, California. It had a fantastic variety of choices, including my beloved frozen fish, mussels, and beef tendon. There were plenty of veggies, a great sauce station, and a soda fountain. Most importantly, the buffet stations were very clean and well-attended by the staff. However, the meat service is where things fell apart. We paid for four adult prices (my kids 10&13 met the threshold, I know the rules, and I have no complaints about that). The first two plates of sliced beef were perfect, with an ideal 30/70 fat-to-lean ratio. But the third plate was completely outrageous. They served us a plate of meat that was almost entirely solid fat (picture attached). Obviously, we aren't going to eat a health hazard like that, but because we didn't want to get hit with their "food waste" penalty, we just had to call it a day and stop ordering. Please, at least serve a table of four paying adults four normal plates of meat before trying to pass off pure fat. That maneuver definitely cost them a big point in my book. The service was also quite sloppy, though it is clearly because the restaurant is severely understaffed. Our server was a small lady who was running non-stop--cleaning tables, bringing out meat, and never catching a break. I have no complaints against her personally, but her overwhelmed attitude made us feel like asking for a single extra plate of meat was a massive inconvenience. Overall, we had a pretty good meal and we will likely visit this location again, but we will strictly avoid the busy hours. And next time, please don't serve us that health-hazard meat.

The boys and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday(contrary to the hours listed on Yelp, they are open…read moreon Tuesdays). The interior of the restaurant has seen better days and they will be undergoing a major renovation from September 21st to 2025. The owner, Jay, was pleasant and attentive. He brought us a plate of complimentary spring rolls with sweet chili sauce. They were piping hot and super crunchy! Our family ordered three personal hot pots to warm us up on a cool autumn afternoon: spicy miso soup with lamb; Tom Yum soup with seafood; kimchi soup with beef. Our soups arrived in a timely fashion on top of individual burners (this was my first time seeing pink gel used as fuel) and they were intensely flavourful. My lamb was tender and the fish cakes, crab sticks, tofu, enoki/brown mushrooms, suey choy, and konjac vermicelli were deliciously satisfying and comforting. As usual, the boys and I had a taste of all three soup bases, and we decided that we liked them all! Just one thing of note: the soup tends to thicken halfway through your meal, so you might need to add a bit of hot water. We will certainly be back!

Ordered the personal hotpot for lunch: Tom Yum soup base, mixed seafood for protein, which included…read moremussels, shrimp, simulated crab sticks, and fish balls. The flavour was intense and satisfying. Service was prompt and efficient. Interior is about to undergo renovation and it could use a lift; it feels a little dated. Will close Sep. 21 and reopen in 2025.

This restaurant in Calgary's Chinatown was highly recommended by a family member, and they were…read moreabsolutely right. We had been eating overly heavy dinners over the past few days, so we decided to be relatively gentle with our order this time. Here is a breakdown of what we tried: Xiao Long Bao (小籠包 - Soup Dumplings): This is my daughter's favorite, so we ordered two baskets for her. They were executed beautifully. They were well-steamed on a clean sheet, and thankfully, there was no grayish blood seeping out of the meat. The wrapper (麵 皮) was right on the spot--not too hard or soft, not too thick or thin, and it didn't have that rubbery "chewing gum" or mushy "play dough" texture you get at lesser places. The pork filling tasted clean with no funky pork smell. Very nice. Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup: This was just okay, but to be fair, I don't expect a flawless bowl of beef noodle soup from a restaurant that doesn't strictly specialize in it (especially at a Dim Sum-focused spot). The broth was a bit plain and served lukewarm. The tendon, however, was well-cooked and well-marinated with a pleasant taste; it was a bit on the firmer side, which didn't bother me. The noodles were on the softer, sparser side rather than dense and chewy. I personally prefer a firmer noodle, but again, I can't complain too much given the venue. Spicy Tofu and Preserved Egg (麻辣皮蛋豆腐): I really liked this dish. The tofu had a fantastic, fresh soy taste, the preserved egg was delicious, and the chili oil and soy sauce dressing was perfectly balanced. If you are wondering what these "black eggs" are and feel a bit hesitant or concerned about trying them, I highly recommend giving them a shot here. This dish will easily fix those concerns! Overall, it was a great meal. I will definitely return, and next time we have the appetite, I'll dive deeper into the dishes they truly specialize in.

Stopped by for lunch. Squid and pepper was good. Squid was tender and white rice was also good…read more Seems like a local chinese spot and a good place to grab food.

Visiting family in Calgary, and my aunt wanted to take us to go have dimsum in Chinatown…read more Barely any parking during the weekday, we were able to find a spot after circling around for about 40minutes. Chinatown is very small maybe only a couple blocks and you'll be able to walk through it all. Went to Regency palace situated upstairs inside a mall. We ticked off what we wanted and food came very fast, it was already made and put inside a cart that had steam to keep it from getting cold. Most dishes were a miss or very underwhelming, but the best dishes were their deep fried squid and taro puff. I have to say Calgary version of deep fried squid is the best compared to Toronto's. It had a light crispy batter like tempura and their taro puff was stuffed with real mashed taro and minced pork. Super delicious. Everything else was meh or flavour was off. Staff is very nice, washroom was located in a scary section where the lights were off. My sister and I were scared to go in, so we got my younger brother to escort us there.

Coming from the amazing restaurant scene of toronto, this place was a bit of a letdown food wise…read more Flavors were lacking and things seemed underseasoned or just "missing". Staff was very polite and attentive. Portions were good but it just didn't hit the spot like some of our spots back home!

Dropped by for dinner during Calgary visit…read more It was quite busy, however got a table after a short wait. - utensils were kind of dirty on arrival so had to get them switched out. Toke over 10 minutes to get tea to the table, and to place an order. Service was typical - after you finally get to order, and your food arrives , they vanish until it's time to pay. Easily one of the worst sweet and sour pork I've ever had. Pieces were hard, some were just blobs of batter refried and just shatter like glass, sauce was beyond sour - bell peppers and onions were nearly not present in the dish. Fried rice was decent, good portion - However, there was a few cold spots. - fair portion of seafood in this one. Not worth a re-visit for me - but maybe be your own judge, since the reviews seem very mixed here.

The best Portuguese Baked Rice in town! We go here regularly for affordable and good value meals…read more Plus, they don't skip out on the size! Rating: Food 4/5 Price 5/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Parking: free parking Would I return? Yes!