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Get ready for the heat at this hot pot location! They have a few vegetarian broth options, and some clear soups without spice. My friends and I got half & half with the traditional Chongqing butter style broth and pickled cabbage with pork bone broth. For the spice level, my friend and I thought we could totally handle the mild spicy. It was quite numbing for sure, and I wish we would've ordered light spicy. The other broth was quite sour and not my favorite. They had buy 1 get 1 free for meat, and we thought ordering 3 different meats would result in the free one of our choosing. However, they automatically brought a free plate of each meat we ordered. There was a bit of language barrier, but fortunately one of our friends spoke the same language to explain the confusion and how we didn't need 6 plates of meat. Their meats were below average compared to other hot pot spots in the area and I landed up just eating the veggies instead. The veggie selection was good, and I really loved their tofu skin and cold bar with all the dipping sauces. With tips and taxes, it came out to around $110, which was a very good deal considering the amount of meat we received. While I was not a fan of the meats, I would still come back here for the flavors!
We were craving hot pot and decided to give this place a try. We ordered the Chongqing Beef Tallow Whole Pot with a medium spice level, and it did not disappoint! They also have a great weekend promotion from Friday through Sunday: buy one, get one free on select meats. We ordered the Australian lamb shoulder and M9 Australian Wagyu. In addition, we tried the spicy tender beef ribbons, mushroom platter, and fresh brain flower. Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The broth was rich, fragrant, and packed with authentic spicy flavor. The quality of the meat was excellent, and everything tasted fresh. Highly recommended for everyone looking for a satisfying and authentic hot pot experience!
This place is a hidden gem! When you walk in, it feels like you went back in time to a local hot pot spot in China. We were seated right away and the staff were friendly and attentive. We opted for the signature spicy and chicken mushroom soup and the chicken mushroom was the star of the show.. It healed my soul and was so hearty and flavorful. I typically don't prefer lamb, but both their beef and lamb was so delicious! They were quality cuts! We opted for the 2 person combo that was $50 and it was more than enough with a couple of added vegetables. The special is only available on weekdays from Monday through Thursday. I asked the worker how long the combo would go for and he mentioned that it would be available for the next few months, so you definitely gotta come here and try before the special ends! They also just started their $100 combo that feeds 3-4 people. They also have FREE chicken wings that were bomb.com!!! and the sauce bar definitely had all that I needed for my perfect hot pot sauce. The cucumber salad was really good and was complimentary. I'll definitely be back to try more!!
This place is so good! Authentic Chinese food! The staff members are so friendly and helpful. The mild hot sauce was a good spice level, might go a lil more spice next time. So happy this place is here and would definitely go again! The staff are the best! And the ingredients are fresh!
Happiness Hot Pot - a name that cannot get anymore close to the experience you get while eating here. And yes, I drive from the City to eat here. I think this is my new hotpot place to go after the previous one dropped in quality. Parking is in the rear, and was easy for us at 6PM on a Friday night. We were seated instantly, but there was a small line by the time we left at 7. Some tips on what to look for in a good hotpot place: -They bring the pot up with solidified hotpot base so you know it's not reused or watered down. Just cubes of butter and beef fat mixed with a spicy broth. -When refilling broths, they use separate water kettles because each broth is unique. If they use the same kettle for 2 different broth flavors, you know the flavors will get watered down with time. -For authentic Chengdu hotpot, you need a can of sesame oil on the side. It's used for lowering the spice levels while making every dipped meat more "fragrant". It's different from the OTC sesame oil you find in supermarkets. -The "weirder" the menu items, the more authentic. Frog legs, intestines, and dare I say pig brain? We ordered a half and half with mild spicy and tomato broth. This place gets pretty spicy, so I definitely recommend toning down the spice unless you're a fiend. The sauce bar is $2.75/pp, and has fresh fruits, fried chicken, and other dishes that rotate depending on availability. The meat quality is really good, and prices are fair for a la carte. Let's just say hotpot, when done correctly, is not the stereotypical cheap chinese meal. My favorite meats were the frog legs and spicy beef that's cooked. The decor is very, very nostalgic. Everything down to the tables and chairs and utensils are reminiscent of the 1980s in China, which I loved. It's very similar to a few hotpot places I've been to in Sichuan. I loved seeing the posters and pictures of a bygone era. If you decide to come, get a half and half pot, and make sure use the sesame oil in a bowl with garlic, cilantro, and green onion!
Got a half chongqing clear spicy broth and half tomato broth hot pot. Ordered various mushrooms, chrysanthemum, and beef cuts. The atmosphere was amazing, lots of posters showcasing old Chinese pop culture, very nostalgic. They were pretty generous with how much meat was given, and while a bit pricey, the meal was super filling and amazing for a chilly day. They had a small selection of free sides to choose from too at the sauce bar, pretty standard but good! Very solid place for when you're craving hot pot.
$59 for 2-3 people from Mon-Thur- great size, great food quality. Highly recommend!! Ensure come here by 6:30, otherwise long waiting line
Just what I needed for a cold autumn night :3 My partner and I were craving soup and decided to take advantage while we were in Fremont that evening. SOOOO GOOD. I couldn't stop saying how delicious everything was. Interior is retro, old-fashioned themed hotpot joint. Kinda reminiscent of the local spots my grandparents would take me to in Taiwan, feels nostalgic. We were seated immediately on a Sunday evening. Staff are courteous and efficient. - CHICKEN SOUP BASE: Ok I know you really shouldn't drink the soup base but I couldn't help it. So savory and warmed up my cold heart :P Perfect on rice and added an lovely umami to everything cooked inside - TENDER BEEF (?): Omg generous portions (thank god since everything is a la carte). Fresh & thickly sliced Sauce bar is stocked up and tidy. We shared a variety of other items, like their chiba tofu and quail egg. SO MUCH FOOD. And since it's not AYCE, you can get to-go boxes for any leftovers. Will need to come back ^_^
The spicy base soup is really tasty. Love it! Try the beef with eggs. The watermelon is also good.
Not an AYCE, but they almost treat it like one. They have a sauce station with fruits, cold appetizers, sweet jelly soup, and spicy fried chicken! The cold seaweed salad and cucumber salad were good. The cold seaweed had a spicy kick to it. We walked in around 5:45 on a Friday. It was maybe less than half full inside. You will walk out smelling like hotpot. The goose intestine was unique and crunchy. Beef tongue was tough. The beef short rib, lamb, and another kind of beef. The veggies and mushrooms were fresh. We also got the shrimp paste and octopus and they were good. They don't have alcohol here though. Service was fast. But they did forget our Wintermelon. It was odd and gross that they didn't have hand soap in the women's restroom and the paper towel doesn't work. How are employees and guests going to wash hands correctly to handle food? I had to use my own sanitizer
Very fresh and authentic ChongQing hotpot dishes. High quality and great taste.Good for 2 people .
Best hotpot in Bay Area! Ingredients are fresh. Great service as well. Also comes with free snacks/side dishes. Our family enjoy it every time, it's a safe default choice for sure. And the Beef tongue here is the best!
great value hotpot but no frills. negatives: you're told to grab your own bowls, you're given a bunch of chopsticks to use for everything,we were seated at a table with a chair missing, and there was a super loud grating sound during our meal. the bar doesn't seem to have much good stuff so we just opted to eat from the flavorful broth. when being refilled for broth the servers don't even pretend to protect you from splashback. it's nothing bad but just not attentive compared to the typical flashy hotpot places. positive: food and price! the chicken cordycep soup was very very good, and the meats were all fresh and really worth it with bogo. the best one was short rib, the wagyu was ok, and the premium beef was very tough. the cuts were big and pretty thick though. beef tripe was a literal MOUNTAIN but didn't taste super clean - good enough especially for the price. in the photo, we already ate half of it. i didn't like the enoki mushroom because it had a little bit of an rice wine alcohol taste (like to preserve probably). read more
I was skeptical at first, a restaurant with such a high rating is rare, but I am glad to report that this hot pot restaurant really is awesome. They were super accommodating and we were able to get seated immediately when we arrived on Sunday evening for dinner. We went for the spicy hot pot base and ordered a smattering of hot pot meats and veggies, including more unique meats like pig brain The hot pot base is really excellent, the flavor and spicy levels are top notch. I highly recommend checking out Happiness Hot Pot if you are in the area! read more
Get ready for the heat at this hot pot location! They have a few vegetarian broth options, and some clear soups without spice. My friends and I got half & half with the traditional Chongqing butter style broth and pickled cabbage with pork bone broth. For the spice level, my friend and I thought we could totally handle the mild spicy. It was quite numbing for sure, and I wish we would've ordered light spicy. The other broth was quite sour and not my favorite. They had buy 1 get 1 free for meat, and we thought ordering 3 different meats would result in the free one of our choosing. However, they automatically brought a free plate of each meat we ordered. There was a bit of language barrier, but fortunately one of our friends spoke the same language to explain the confusion and how we didn't need 6 plates of meat. Their meats were below average compared to other hot pot spots in the area and I landed up just eating the veggies instead. The veggie selection was good, and I really loved their tofu skin and cold bar with all the dipping sauces. With tips and taxes, it came out to around $110, which was a very good deal considering the amount of meat we received. While I was not a fan of the meats, I would still come back here for the flavors! read more
We were craving hot pot and decided to give this place a try. We ordered the Chongqing Beef Tallow Whole Pot with a medium spice level, and it did not disappoint! They also have a great weekend promotion from Friday through Sunday: buy one, get one free on select meats. We ordered the Australian lamb shoulder and M9 Australian Wagyu. In addition, we tried the spicy tender beef ribbons, mushroom platter, and fresh brain flower. Everything was incredibly flavorful and delicious. The broth was rich, fragrant, and packed with authentic spicy flavor. The quality of the meat was excellent, and everything tasted fresh. Highly recommended for everyone looking for a satisfying and authentic hot pot experience! read more
This place is a hidden gem! When you walk in, it feels like you went back in time to a local hot pot spot in China. We were seated right away and the staff were friendly and attentive. We opted for the signature spicy and chicken mushroom soup and the chicken mushroom was the star of the show.. It healed my soul and was so hearty and flavorful. I typically don't prefer lamb, but both their beef and lamb was so delicious! They were quality cuts! We opted for the 2 person combo that was $50 and it was more than enough with a couple of added vegetables. The special is only available on weekdays from Monday through Thursday. I asked the worker how long the combo would go for and he mentioned that it would be available for the next few months, so you definitely gotta come here and try before the special ends! They also just started their $100 combo that feeds 3-4 people. They also have FREE chicken wings that were bomb.com!!! and the sauce bar definitely had all that I needed for my perfect hot pot sauce. The cucumber salad was really good and was complimentary. I'll definitely be back to try more!! read more
This place is so good! Authentic Chinese food! The staff members are so friendly and helpful. The mild hot sauce was a good spice level, might go a lil more spice next time. So happy this place is here and would definitely go again! The staff are the best! And the ingredients are fresh! read more
1 year ago
Happiness Hot Pot - a name that cannot get anymore close to the experience you get while eating here. And yes, I drive from the City to eat here. I think this is my new hotpot place to go after the previous one dropped in quality. Parking is in the rear, and was easy for us at 6PM on a Friday night. We were seated instantly, but there was a small line by the time we left at 7. Some tips on what to look for in a good hotpot place: -They bring the pot up with solidified hotpot base so you know it's not reused or watered down. Just cubes of butter and beef fat mixed with a spicy broth. -When refilling broths, they use separate water kettles because each broth is unique. If they use the same kettle for 2 different broth flavors, you know the flavors will get watered down with time. -For authentic Chengdu hotpot, you need a can of sesame oil on the side. It's used for lowering the spice levels while making every dipped meat more "fragrant". It's different from the OTC sesame oil you find in supermarkets. -The "weirder" the menu items, the more authentic. Frog legs, intestines, and dare I say pig brain? We ordered a half and half with mild spicy and tomato broth. This place gets pretty spicy, so I definitely recommend toning down the spice unless you're a fiend. The sauce bar is $2.75/pp, and has fresh fruits, fried chicken, and other dishes that rotate depending on availability. The meat quality is really good, and prices are fair for a la carte. Let's just say hotpot, when done correctly, is not the stereotypical cheap chinese meal. My favorite meats were the frog legs and spicy beef that's cooked. The decor is very, very nostalgic. Everything down to the tables and chairs and utensils are reminiscent of the 1980s in China, which I loved. It's very similar to a few hotpot places I've been to in Sichuan. I loved seeing the posters and pictures of a bygone era. If you decide to come, get a half and half pot, and make sure use the sesame oil in a bowl with garlic, cilantro, and green onion! read more
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Dear Anthony,Thank you for your incredible, detailed 5-star review!…
Got a half chongqing clear spicy broth and half tomato broth hot pot. Ordered various mushrooms, chrysanthemum, and beef cuts. The atmosphere was amazing, lots of posters showcasing old Chinese pop culture, very nostalgic. They were pretty generous with how much meat was given, and while a bit pricey, the meal was super filling and amazing for a chilly day. They had a small selection of free sides to choose from too at the sauce bar, pretty standard but good! Very solid place for when you're craving hot pot. read more
5 months ago
$59 for 2-3 people from Mon-Thur- great size, great food quality. Highly recommend!! Ensure come here by 6:30, otherwise long waiting line read more
1 year ago
Just what I needed for a cold autumn night :3 My partner and I were craving soup and decided to take advantage while we were in Fremont that evening. SOOOO GOOD. I couldn't stop saying how delicious everything was. Interior is retro, old-fashioned themed hotpot joint. Kinda reminiscent of the local spots my grandparents would take me to in Taiwan, feels nostalgic. We were seated immediately on a Sunday evening. Staff are courteous and efficient. - CHICKEN SOUP BASE: Ok I know you really shouldn't drink the soup base but I couldn't help it. So savory and warmed up my cold heart :P Perfect on rice and added an lovely umami to everything cooked inside - TENDER BEEF (?): Omg generous portions (thank god since everything is a la carte). Fresh & thickly sliced Sauce bar is stocked up and tidy. We shared a variety of other items, like their chiba tofu and quail egg. SO MUCH FOOD. And since it's not AYCE, you can get to-go boxes for any leftovers. Will need to come back ^_^ read more
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JoJo C.
Dear Emmeline,Thank you for your fantastic review! So happy our…
2 months ago
The spicy base soup is really tasty. Love it! Try the beef with eggs. The watermelon is also good. read more
6 months ago
Not an AYCE, but they almost treat it like one. They have a sauce station with fruits, cold appetizers, sweet jelly soup, and spicy fried chicken! The cold seaweed salad and cucumber salad were good. The cold seaweed had a spicy kick to it. We walked in around 5:45 on a Friday. It was maybe less than half full inside. You will walk out smelling like hotpot. The goose intestine was unique and crunchy. Beef tongue was tough. The beef short rib, lamb, and another kind of beef. The veggies and mushrooms were fresh. We also got the shrimp paste and octopus and they were good. They don't have alcohol here though. Service was fast. But they did forget our Wintermelon. It was odd and gross that they didn't have hand soap in the women's restroom and the paper towel doesn't work. How are employees and guests going to wash hands correctly to handle food? I had to use my own sanitizer read more
3 months ago
Very fresh and authentic ChongQing hotpot dishes. High quality and great taste.Good for 2 people . read more
6 months ago
Best hotpot in Bay Area! Ingredients are fresh. Great service as well. Also comes with free snacks/side dishes. Our family enjoy it every time, it's a safe default choice for sure. And the Beef tongue here is the best! read more
3 months ago
This is our third time at Happiness hot pot in Fremont and it was a great experience! All servers were very attentive , fast. The food was fresh and high quality. Will definitely return in the future. read more
1 month ago
7 months ago
Great place to have a spicy hot pot. Watch out though since their spicy level is way higher than Haidilao's so their medium is Haidilao's hot. Their fresh beef tastes nothing like many hot pot places. It's fresh and the meat is a bit bouncy. The only way to get it bouncy is to have super fresh beef butchered that day. I have no idea how they did it but it is a new texture you will enjoy. Their shrimp paste is very good but I still like Haidilao's shrimp paste more since their have a bit more savory flavor and bouncier. Happiness has more distinct chucks of shrimp, it very bouncy too but has less of a savory flavor, perhaps it just has less MSG. read more
5 months ago
I had a really good experience at Happiness Hot Pot. The soup base was very flavorful and taste like authentic Chongqing hot pot. I ordered the spicy broth and it was spicy but still very delicious, not only salty. The meat and vegetables were fresh, and I also liked the sauce bar. There were many choices, and the crispy chicken at the sauce bar was a nice surprise. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly. Staff helped us when we had question about the menu. Overall, this is a very good hot pot place in Fremont. Good food, good flavor, and comfortable place to eat with friends. I will come back again. read more
Authentic hot pot with a unique and kitsch retro theme. The broth is what set this spot apart from anywhere else I have tried. I ordered the spicy broth, and chose maximum level spice... I admired that the staff chose to not talk me out of my choice; this was arguably the spiciest thing I've ever had in my life. I had heart palpitations. As a spice lover, this was a UNIQUE experience! The ingredients were fresh and the list of ingredients were unique, although some of my favorites were missing (no bok choy, pumpkin, or rice cakes). The sauce station included home made ingredients, including a homemade chili sauce (someone here must be a fan of spice, too). I will return to get my spice fix in. read more
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Dear Kamryn,Thank you for your detailed review! So happy you loved…
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3 months ago
We took our family of four to Happiness Hot Pot in Fremont over the weekend for the first time, and both the food and the value were excellent! Since we had both adults and children, we ordered a split hot pot: tomato broth on one side and mildly spicy beef tallow broth on the other. The four-person set was a great deal and included plenty of meat, shrimp paste, meatballs, and vegetables. The restaurant was busy on the weekend, but we didn't need to make a reservation. 37140 Fremont Blvd, Suite A Fremont, CA 94536 read more
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Very authentic I have to say. We drove all the way from Berkeley to South Bay just for this glad it was worth the trip. I studied in Sichuan for a while. Beef tallow hotpot is definitely something I missed a lot. Fresh meat and veggies, delicious cucumber salad too! I would recommend Happiness hotpot to all my spicy lover friends. read more
9 months ago
We got their combo deal! The amount of food and the cost was worth it. Great cuts of meat and flavorful soup options. I love the options with the combo! My boyfriend and I left stuffed! read more
5 months ago
Came here with friends and honestly didn't expect the spice level to be this legit We ordered the "big spicy" broth and it actually had real Chongqing hotpot flavor -- rich beef tallow aroma, numbing spice, and that kind of heat that slowly builds up the longer you eat. The ingredients were fresh overall. We especially liked the beef tripe, shrimp paste, and handmade beef balls. The 4-grid pot was great since everyone could choose different soup bases. One thing that surprised me was how many free snacks they offered -- fried chicken legs, shrimp chips, fruit, peanuts, etc. They kept refilling them throughout the meal. They also had free mung bean soup and ice jelly dessert, which were perfect after eating spicy hotpot. The restaurant itself has a fun retro HK / anime vibe with Slam Dunk posters everywhere, and the atmosphere felt lively and cozy. Definitely one of the more memorable hotpot spots I've tried in the Bay Area and I'd come back again. read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
It's such an amazing hotpot experience! I love its beef tallow soup base! It's savory and tasty All meats are high 37140 Fremont Blvd A, Fremont, CA 94536, United States read more
Gained happiness from Happiness Hotpot~ This hotpot place is located in the Fremont area, right under an apartment building. The store is decorated with lots of vintage furniture and decor that brought back childhood memories. We got two kinds of soup bases: one spicy and the other a non-spicy chicken broth. They also had a little self-serve snack and dessert bar, which was a nice touch. Lucky us, they were running a BOGO deal on fresh meats over the weekend, so it was a great deal. We were super full by the end of the meal. read more
4 months ago
haochi haochi Quality food with reasonable price. Highly recommended. Love the soup broth, pretty authentic hot pot. read more
3 months ago
"Really enjoyed this hot pot spot! The ingredients were fresh, especially the beef and tripe. The broth had great flavor and a nice kick without being too overwhelming. Portions were generous, service was friendly, and the place was clean and comfortable. Definitely coming back again!" read more
4 months ago
This place is amazing. The food is fresh and the broth is great. Service is great as well. I love the atmosphere. read more
4 months ago
Very nice service and good food. Just the parking is not very easy . But overall I will go back again. read more
10 months ago
Took my boyfriend here to try hotpot for the first time and he loved it! I like how you order from the QR code and can get an idea of how much the total will be as you go. The choices of soup at that time (kinda late at night) dwindled down but that was on us, and to be expected. The mild hot soup was still pretty hot and so flavorful. Peppercorns really make hotpot an interesting experience, hehe. I got the non spicy broth and really liked the flavor. Of course, your skills at sauce making are what make the meal so special. Always add the sesame and/or peanut sauce. It's a must. The staff were quick, friendly and approachable. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance felt very homey. We will definitely come back again soon. read more
3 months ago
"A very nice hotpot, I really enjoyed it! The soup base was rich and full of flavor right from the start. All the ingredients were super fresh--especially the sliced beef and signature house specials. The service was warm, attentive, and prompt throughout the meal. Great atmosphere for gathering with friends or family. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to!" read more
4 months ago
Big flavors, small bill. Definitely one of my favorite hot pot spots! Can't wait to come back again!!! read more
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Is there seafood? If so what kind?
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Does it have any vegetarian/vegan options like they have it in MuMu hotpot?
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