We come here pretty often, and this time we noticed the new team has been doing a great job under Tinny's leadership. The food is always fresh with a great selection, and the value is definitely there. Service was smooth and friendly. Always a reliable spot, and we'll definitely keep coming back! read more

We came in on a Sunday with a big group, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Our waiter, Lucas, was incredibly patient and attentive. He helped us with our order and kindly explained that because of the rush, the meat and soup might take a little longer to arrive. He reassured us and suggested we grab some cooked food first while waiting for the hot pot. We really appreciated his thoughtful service and patience--it made our experience much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lucas! read more

This is actually a good deal! For lunch, you have access to their hot pot salad bar (including seafood). They also have a small buffet of sides like (egg rolls, steamed buns, noodles, etc.) and it comes with a drink and everything is AYCE!!! We opted for their first hot pot lunch selection, ($23.99/person). That included everything I mentioned above. I forgot to mention they have packages of instant ramen noodles you can add into your hot pot with their seasoning and it's all included. I was delightfully surprised at the selection of ramen noodles, vegetables, seafood and tofu. Everything was fresh and the veggies were still wet from being washed. They have plenty of tables with burners set for your hot pot. And you can wear their signature orange bib so you won't get any of the hot pot splashed on you. Will definitely come back. read more

We arrived at little before 11:30am to eat unlimited Dim sum. Me and my lady planned to come here for a week. Once inside no one attended us that we had to seek someone out. We placed a online reservation 3 hours before. The place opened at 11 and only a few people already seated. Place looked alright if you don't focus too hard on the off putting parts like extension cords all over and the bright lights in the ceiling. We went for the unlimited dim sum. Unfortunately, they don't do that anymore. Now they only serve three types of dim sum and each plate is 9.99. We left with broken hearts. Parking sucks by the way. Only a few next to the restaurant. The rest belong to the office building next door read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Outside logo - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

Happy Hot Pot AYCE -, quick review Clean tiered menu (as shown): Classic, Premium, and Supreme. Lunch ranges ~$22.99-$33.99, dinner ~$27.99-$39.99. Supreme tier includes wagyu, while Classic and Premium cover staples like sliced beef short plate and chicken & lamb. Food selection is solid overall seafood (shrimp, squid, clams, fish), plus vegetables like daisy crowns, cabbage, and wood ear mushrooms. The wagyu is the highlight--tender, flavorful, and worth upgrading for. Dim sum is a $5 add on but limited (only shumai and xiao long bao). Drinks are standard soda machine options. There is Pepsi diet & Pepsi zero options, unsweetened tea and lemon lime soda. Downside: plates and dishes could be cleaner, and the sauce/vegetable stations need better freshness and upkeep. It was gross to see food still stuck on every other sauce plated or dishes. Service was attentive, and it was quiet when we went (~3:30 PM). Overall: good value for AYCE decent price, I love that they had private rooms for parties and family gathering, my favorite meat was especially the supreme menu the wagyu was my favorite, but cleanliness and selection consistency need improvement. read more

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Came to Happy AYCE Hot Pot for hot pot... but the biggest surprise was finding Musang King D197 durian here As a durian lover, I know how hard it is to find real quality D197 in the U.S. This one was seriously impressive -- rich, creamy, sweet with that slight bittersweet finish that real Musang King fans love. One bite and the flavor just explodes. Did not expect an AYCE hot pot restaurant to secretly have "the Hermes of durian" hidden here Honestly one of the best surprises I've had in a long time. Besides the durian, the food here is still as fresh as always. The meat, seafood, and hot bar items were all great quality, and the staff were super nice and welcoming even during busy hours. The whole atmosphere felt fun and energetic. If you love durian, don't miss it. Smells intense, tastes even crazier read more

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What happened here? The food quality is way down and prices are up considerably. Happy AYCE used to be one of my go-to places for great value hot pot, but I can't recommend it anymore following my previous visit. It doesn't help that they were shut down by the health inspector due to a cockroach infestation in December. We got inside and nobody was at the front. We waited for 10 minutes and had to go inside to get someone to get us seated. At least our server was nice and understood our frustrations. She genuinely seemed like she was trying her best despite the restaurant being busy and understaffed. It was difficult to get a server to take our orders for more meat and the food came out slowly. Also, the plates were dirty we had to ask for replacements multiple times. Seems like they haven't improved on their cleanliness. The self serve bar is a shadow of what it used to be. They removed many food options and replaced them with ramen noodles. Veggie options were also replaced with cheaper alternatives like lettuce and spinach. The soda machine was out of a few sodas at one point and I'm not sure if or when it was refilled. Happy AYCE Hot Pot has become Sad AYCE Hot Pot now. Cleanliness is definitely a recurring issue and I don't trust that they've made the steps to fix it. Given the increase in pricing and a decrease in quality, look elsewhere for hot pot. $130 for a party of 3 on Sunday afternoon. Be careful if you come here :( read more

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Came to Happy AYCE Hot Pot with a few friends and honestly... SO worth it. The meat quality was super fresh, the broth was rich, and everything just hit the spot. Perfect place when you want to eat GOOD and leave happy. But what really made the experience stand out was the service. The manager, Tinny, was sooo sweet and patient. It was my first time here and she walked me through everything, gave recommendations, and made the whole experience super easy and enjoyable. She even showed us their private party room -- if you have like 10-20 people, this is SUCH a vibe. Way more private and perfect for birthdays or gatherings. Good food + great service + cute vibe = 10/10 Definitely coming back again read more

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I want so bad to give this place a 5 star review. The service is attentive and accommodating. The meats and broth are amazing. On our visit the buffet items were cold, we think due to a power issue, which they were trying to fix, but the food in the buffet never got hot. We will be back because the curry looked amazing. You can make your own sauces and the veggies are abundant. read more

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I had a great experience at Happy Ace Hot Pot. From the moment I walked in, it was clear how much care and hard work the team puts into running the restaurant. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The restaurant itself was very clean and well-organized. Everything felt well-maintained, which added to the comfort and overall dining experience. Customer service stood out in a really positive way--everyone was patient, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care that guests were having a good time. Most importantly, the food was high-quality and fresh. The ingredients tasted well-prepared and thoughtfully selected, and the hot pot experience felt both satisfying and well put together. Overall, Happy Ace Hot Pot stands out for its cleanliness, kind service, strong work ethic, and consistently high-quality food. I would definitely come back and recommend it. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Amazing coffee , very fresh fish - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here as I had seen plenty of videos showing all you can eat dumplings. Upon arrival, our server didn't seem to understand our questions because he started talking about some broths. He left and we had a second server who was more knowledgeable. It's basically an all you can eat with 3 different meal prices starting in the low 20''s, second is low 30's and the third being low $40's. As for dumplings, they only had 3 kinds - extremely limited in selection but the interesting part was the pricing. She mentioned that all in the party had to choose the same price range buffet, which was fine, but she said that all 3 kids would be charged the same as adults. 4 year old, 11 year old and 12 year old. Pricing at this time was an issue as I was not going to pay $41 dollars for a 4 year or even $22 dollars. Unfortunately, she seemed bothered, as we told her that we would be leaving. However; we went there under a different impression in search of dumplings and not a Chinese/Vietnamese buffet read more

If you're looking for an all-you-can-eat hotpot spot that's easy to reserve, offers dessert and fruit, and doesn't cost much more than a regular lunch set, this place checks those boxes. The service is quick and friendly, and it has that lively, bustling vibe that definitely helps build an appetite. My favorite thing here is the winter melon tea -- light, refreshing, and free-flowing. The fresh fruits are also a nice touch. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end for me. I really wanted to like this place, but I struggled to find something I could enjoy enough to make the price worth it. I usually find at least one redeeming broth, meat, (even my favorite: tofu skin), but not this time. I ordered the spicy original broth and the plain original broth. The spicy one was thin and barely spicy, with a burnt oil flavor that overpowered everything. At first I thought it was just smoky, but after a few sips I realized something in the oil was scorched. The original broth didn't help much either -- it had a strong herbal aroma (probably ginseng or something similar, i took a photo) that completely dominated the flavor. I tried adjusting it with condiments, but every sauce had its own overpowering, pungent note. Even the chili oil -- usually the hero when all else fails -- couldn't save it, since the oil had the same lingering fried scent you'd find on their french fries and fritters from the buffet. The meats were another letdown -- they tasted gamey (especially on the fats), and even the lamb wasn't lean. The dim sum buffet, though only an extra $5, didn't add much value either. The tofu skin had a weird leathery, paper-like texture, the chocolate fountain was overly sweet, the soybean milk was also pungent, and even the soda station are Pepsi instead of Coke. Overall, while the price and service are good, the flavors just didn't work for me--and this is rare, since I've tried ALL hotpots around , I can always find at least one thing to enjoy even at my least favorite place. If you enjoy bold, herbal broths and fatty, gamey meats, this might hit the spot -- but for my taste, it's a skip. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - If you like this root, you'll love this place - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

I would give this place 4.2 stars. Atmosphere is ok. Nothing outstanding. Regular hot spot place that is clean, taken care of and working till Very late, which is what brought us there. Price point is average. For the amount and the quality of the food you are getting it's fairly priced. The meat they serve is extremely expensive and if you buy it at the grocery store it will cost you 15.99/lbs on average. Might as well go to the restaurant and get its money worth. Especially if you are hungry. Service was normal. They asked us if we wanted smth else I think 2 times, brought us all we needed and didn't bother with their presence too much. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Soup and the leftovers - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Been here many times and love their selection of cooked food and hot pot selections. Service can be spotty but it depends on how busy the restaurant is. Yes, their prices have gone up since we first started going here but everywhere is the same. Their meat, seafood, noodles, and vegetable selections are good. One time we were disappointed that they ran out of fish and meatballs. Other than that, we have been satisfied with the food. Service can be a hit or miss though and that is why I can't give it 5 stars. Sometimes we would have to get our own ladles, tongs, bowls, etc. because the staff completely forgot to give them to us. Give it a try especially on cold days because their broth will warm your stomach. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Combo broth with all the fixings - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

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3 stars for the overall experience. It was a super hot day and didn't expect to be sweating beads over my food. There was 1 fan blowing in the corner. Ventilation is unsatisfactory which for that is 1 star. Meat selection was ok and unlimited veggies had a good assortment. The hot station offered several warm dishes which was a nice addition. We ordered dim sum as well for an extra charge but was disappointed with the speed in which they arrived at our table. Had to constantly check up on its ETA. Desserts were available but didn't look appetizing so we passed. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

This used to be my favorite hot pot place for the last two years, it truly has gone downhill since. The prices has gone up so much just in the last year, and while I understand inflation etc., I expected the experience to be better if not the same. The food selection has gone downhill, over than the meats all the self-serve stuff just aren't as good as before. You can see empty spaces where containers should be at the self-serve area, it's just not as satisfying of an experience anymore. A place that used to bring me so much joy and comfort, I hope they improve read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Hot Pot Soup Base - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

Very disappointing experience. My child is only 2.5 years old, yet they were charged half price, which felt very unreasonable. The food selection was limited, and many of the dishes did not seem fresh. Compared to before, the quality of the food has clearly gone downhill. The service was also just average -- staff did not seem welcoming or attentive. Overall, this restaurant has declined significantly in both food quality and service compared to how it used to be. Definitely not worth the price anymore. Very disappointing, and I would not recommend it. read more

Great spot for hot pot. There are multiple choices of broth in which you can also choose two or three different ones in one pot. Meat is ordered with the server, and seafood + veggies are available in the fridged areas by the hot foods buffet. The hot bar food served was delicious, and I really wish that they allowed an option for hot bar only. Service was friendly and helpful, but a little hard to find. The variety of sauces at the sauce bar made it easy to customize each bite. Cozy atmosphere and fair prices. A couple weeks ago, drinks were charged. Now it is included with the pricing. read more

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Food (my family have eaten here twice over the past year (prior to the shut down)): - price is super cheap for ayce and hot foods - the char-shu pork is so good! - great sauce variety - definitely not the cleanest establishment Service: - friendly staff - sometimes slow service, you may have to order strategically as they bring the meats out pretty slow - seats large parties and accepts reservations Ambiance: - hard time finding parking, would recommend parking further on the street then walking - small parking lot - very overwhelming decor inside read more

The service is amazing, host was very helpful as it was our first time. She showed us all the food areas that were available to us. And told us all about how to enjoy and eat the food. All the food was amazing also. Will definitely be going back. The place is clean and so cute with plenty of tables and seating available. read more

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Had dinner here a while back, and while the value and food was ok, the experience left a lot to be desired in terms of hygiene! We ordered several beef and pork plates for our meat, and the portions were small with ok quality. (it is AYCE though, so you could just order more plates) They also have a cooked food and sauce bar, but everything was kind of mixed together when I looked. It can also be hard to get around in the space since it is small for the amount of tables they have. What really bothered me was that most of our dishes were being put on our windowsill, and it had a thick, visible layer of dust. Every time the dishes were picked up by our server, chunks of that dust would fly onto our table, into the dishes, and near our pot. Service was quick and parking was difficult, but I can't really get over the dust thing, which did really ruin the experience for me. In retrospect maybe this was to be expected with a C health score :,) read more

I did not try the hotpot, however, for all you can eat (AYCE) dim sum, this isn't a bad price at all The quality isnt bad. The variety is pretty great. Sauce bar and side bars are awesome as well. The customer service is pretty good too, so kind and helpful. If you're trying to get good food for a good price and trying to fill up til you can't eat anymore, this is definitely the place for you! read more

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Came here for the lunch special. The restaurant is very bright and festive. Service is pretty standard for an Asian AYCE place. I have to say at this price point the meat is pretty good quality. read more

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Drove 2 hours in traffic because my sister saw vloggers raving about AYCE dim sum at this place. Even their website advertise it. We got there on a weekend that says dim sum is available "whole day" NO DIM SUM. NOT EVEN ALA CARTE. No fondue like the ones they advertise on social media. I dont usually fall for those but my sister was so convinced it will be good. Whatever you see online raving about this place is extremely deceptive. It's literally fraudulent advertising. We were told they dont do that anymore. Then dont even have dim sum. Their meat are CHEAP. The selection at the buffet is literally underwhelming. Only 3 cooked meats. For hotpot, they had 2 Kinds of fish balls, and then diff types of leaves. For $30 each person, we can get quality food around our area. NOTHING SPECIAL AT THIS RESTO. It's typical buffet that look like they serve left overs from the previous day. We literally felt we got scammed. It's appaling. The staff were even annoyed we asked them why it isnt available. They said, THEY DONT DO THAT ANYMORE. And they dont know when its gonna come back. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA IN REGARDS TO THIS PLACE. Screenshot of their false advertisement on their website taken AS OF THIS WRITING. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

I was really impressed by the wide variety of hot food options here--they offer a great selection and everything we tried was delicious Despite the rush, the staff worked incredibly hard to help us place our order and get our food out quickly , creating a very positive and energetic atmosphere.it was a great dining experience. The combination of good food and a strong, hardworking team really made a difference. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Beef , lamb, Pork Belly - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

First time here. I came thinking it was AYCE Dim Sum & Hot Pot for $19.99. Well, $19.99 is only for AYCE Dim Sum and it ends at 11am. ‍ We got there at 10:50. The servers were kind and prompt. I appreciated them for clarifying the pricing. There is a parking lot with minimal spaces. We parked on the street. This place is good for groups. Since we drove all the way there, we decided to stay and try the basic tier A hot pot. My daughter and I did the half-half soup base since she likes her spicy. As we went to pick out our food for our hot pot, we learned that the hot food bar was included! SCORE! There was so much to choose from: chicken wings (was crispy), fries, fried wontons, fried rice, etc (view video) I made sure not to fill up on all this though The hot pot bar may not be fancy compared to the more pricey hot pot places, but it had my favorites and essentials. The choices for noodles was awesome, udon, ramen, and vermicelli. The sauce bar was great! They had more choices than other places. There were also some dessert choices. We loved the fruits: papaya, cantaloupe, oranges, and watermelon (super sweet). Unlimited soda and winter melon tea were included. I will have to come back with the rest of my family. read more

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Came after they were shut down by the heath dept hoping for better. Food is still good but service is still terrible. Started off good, the lady was nice. A younger girl comes to ask if we need anything else, its last call. That would be a good time to bring our bill, instead she comes a little later with the payment machine and ask that we pay now. Im 4 fingers deep in peeling shrimp so that immediately pissed me off. I also clicked no tip as I was gonna tip cash when the 1st lady came over and said we didnt pay. We said paid. she said "you no pay tip". We weren't even done bro! I left the cash tip and as we were walking out, sour faces from the both of them. HERES A TIP, HIRE MORE PROFESSIONAL SERVERS. read more

Come here once, and it it a self service. You need to take your water by your self. Also the vegetables as well. It's like buffet. You can order the meat with the server. Overall food is good and delicious. I really like the broth. Price is pretty cheap, that make their restaurant feel packed. Will come back soon! read more

I went on Wednesday night and service was extremely slow. We ordered 2nd round after finishing our 1st round of meat, and ended up sitting around and waited 20-30 minutes. Our broth was basically boiled to the bottom of the pot and even when the waiter served our 2nd round of meat, he didn't bother checking or asking if we wanted broth to be refilled. When I went to The self service section to grab some vegetables, it was practically empty, but when I went back to grab my 2nd plate of vegetables 20 minutes later, it basically empty and I ended up grabbing scraps and leftovers from the trays. Overall, we kept flagging waitress/waiter down to order or to refill broth. Just a disappointing experience. read more

Came with family on Saturday. Like before, food is very good. Staff are very attentive. They removed empty plates as soon as the saw them on the table. For a buffet style restaurant, this is excellent service. Although the restaurant was crowded, it wasn't noisy. For Chinese buffet, restaurant is quite clean and organized. Family really enjoyed the food. Great deal considering all you can eat. Forgot to take pictures. Too busy eating read more

We chose this restaurant because it allowed online reservations, especially since many nearby hot pot spots were packed on a rainy day. We had a 5:45 PM reservation, but walk-in parties were seated before us. We weren't seated until around 6:00 PM. After that, it took 40 minutes just to order the broth, another 20 minutes to order the meat, and another 20 minutes for the meat to arrive. When the meat finally came, we weren't given utensils to cook it. We waited an additional 15-20 minutes trying to get someone's attention, but no one came by. By that point, we had seafood sitting out and had still not been able to start our shabu, so we left without eating. Tables around us that appeared to be regulars and were speaking the staff's native language were helped promptly, while we were largely ignored. The floors were extremely slippery and greasy, to the point where we had to walk carefully to avoid falling. There is a main dining area and separate enclosed/private rooms. We were seated in one of the private rooms where service seemed worse--if you come here, I recommend waiting for a table in the main dining area. We only noticed the "C" health rating posted outside after we left, which unfortunately explained a lot. Very disappointing experience. Don't recommend. read more

First off, this is All You Can Eat while at the restaurant, NOT all you can pack in containers and eat at home later. The owner and his team provide high quality food, both cooked for everyone to enjoy while there. With that said, the staff is always very welcoming and attentive to our needs. Which isn't much, but it's nice to feel appreciated. The restaurant is clean, as well as the restrooms. All the staff members take pride in the restaurant to ensure your experience there is pleasant and makes you want to comeback. Whether you're ordering the basic meal package or the top tier, the meat is sliced thin to cook fast in your desired broth base. And with all the vegetables to select from, you'll have a well balanced meal. I only wish they had more dessert offerings. read more

Happy Hot Pot serves a mix of buffet food with some hot pot. They have limited soup bases and meat selections- lamb, beef, chicken and pork belly. The broth is on the salty side. I tried the regular bone marrow and spicy bone marrow. The spicy one is very oily! The meat cuts are fatty and I would have liked a leaner beef option. The lamb was alright, not too fatty. There is a self serve station for fish, quail eggs, veggies, ear wood mushroom, taro, tofu, etc. I was surprised that they did not carry fish balls and a variety of mushrooms that are very typical at other hot pot places. They have a meal limit of 90 minutes and it comes with a fountain drink. Their water needs better filtering. Customer service was lacking and there are flies circling the self-serve station. Everyone receives a bib and they measure your kid's height for charging purposes There was an entire station of fried food and Chinese food, such as fried rice, noodles, tofu, eggplant, and other stir fry, oily dishes. There are also some sliced cakes and rolls that were not too sweet. The inside is adorned with flashing lanterns and they play upbeat music. read more

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When I came here for the first time a while back near the grand opening, everything was wonderful. This time, I had the most horrifying dining experience. The meats were so old- extremely chewy and dried down to the plate which they were served on- and the vegetables were all wilted. We just left while the health inspector was checking the food, and it was apparent that things weren't going well judging from the looks on everyone's faces. We even overheard a table (who seemed to be bosses or business friends) dining alone on the left side of the restaurant speaking to employees in cantonese, instructing them to move all the bad vegetables onto their table so that the health inspector wouldn't see it. That's CRAZY. If this place closes again soon, we know why. Aside from that, I felt so bad for the severely understaffed servers who seemed extremely overwhelmed. It took a long time to get their attention, but I don't blame them for this. If you scroll to the bottom of the yelp, you'll see that most of the 1 star reviews were filtered out somehow. I'm uploading my receipt in hopes that yelp will see that I'm a real customer and won't remove my review. I'm not sure what shady things they're doing to get the other one star reviews removed. read more

Happy AYCE Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Rosemead, California

~ Nice Service & Decent food ~ AYCE Hot pot with a mini buffet! There are 3 tiers based on your preference for meats. The meal is free on your birthday! It's pretty big inside and can be a bit of a wait. read more

We're visiting from the Bay Area and this was our first time trying this spot Food is fresh with a wide variety--something for everyone, perfect for all kinds of gatherings, especially family dinners. The service was smooth even when it got busy. The music really sets the vibe too. Good food, good energy, good people--definitely worth it read more

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If you like AYCE hot pot. give this place a shot. went for the first time with a couple of friends and enjoyed it. we decided to get just the basic meat option which had i think four types of meat: lamb,chicken and two types of beef. like may AYCE had a good sauce bar and a bar of hot food like dumplings, cold dishes etc, not bad option. i do wish they have more variety of vegetables to cook.l and seafood. usual suspects of shrimp, white fish and fish balls. the atmosphere reminds me of being in Asia so that was kk sa cool we split the hotpot to 2 types of broth and one side was mild spice overall a good AYCE deal if you hav a good appetite read more

All you can eat hot pot for such a good price (especially if you come in for lunch!) I HIGHLY recommend making a reservation ahead of time! It saves a lot of time and you'll be seated quite promptly! They have a variety of meats to choose from, even if you are just ordering the Classic AYCE meal ($24.95 per person before tax). I like to get the pork belly and brisket! They also have a buffet area where you can get hot foods as well as other raw items to cook in your hot pot. Some of these items include: noodles, squid, shrimp, meatballs, vegetables, fried rice, fries, chicken wings, BBQ pork, buns, chow mein, shrimp chips, and many more!! They also have desserts and a sauce bar, too! Cons Listed Below: The spicy soup was SO BLAND. But I honestly can't even complain because it's one of those places where you just simply get what you pay for. The buffet section doesn't feel very clean. I noticed a lot of the plates and sauce bowls were not properly washed and still had leftover food residue. In addition, I saw a customer drop one of the tongs on the floor and just picked it back up to place on the plate... As a germaphobe, this was a horrifying scene to me. I quickly notified the staff to change it, but I think it would be helpful to have someone occasionally monitor that area. The service and meat delivery was so SLOW. It's so difficult to flag down a waiter/waitress, especially during their busy hours. The "Call for Help" buttons on the tables don't work either... pretty sure it was just placed there for a placebo effect. Parking is inconvenient as their lot is very small. You'll have to either find street parking or park at the public library across the street. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back again because you truly do get a bang for your buck! read more

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Really small parking lot. Plenty of surrounding parking on the street. Came for Mother's Day. Glad we made reservations. There was a line when we came at 5:30pm. We got the Supreme AYCE for $35.95 per person. Felt that it was worth it for the quality of meat. We kept ordering the rib eye and wagyu beef since they were so good. The meat came out SUPER slow. Next time we'll go with the cheaper option. There was a 90minute dining time limit that they DID enforce. We really enjoyed the appetizers and hot pot dishes. The chicken wings and shrimp skewers were surprisingly delicious. They were running a promotion. They give you a $20 voucher for your next visit if you spend $100. BUT, to use the $20 voucher, you need to spend $100. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would come back. read more

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My family & I had dinner at Happy AYCE Hot Pot on Friday night after a long travel day. My friend recommended this place a while back, so I already had it bookmarked and was excited to finally check it out! Prior to our arrival, I joined the Yelp waitlist about 40 minutes earlier, so we were seated at around 9:30pm. At this time, this casual restaurant was loud and packed, but there were plenty of parking spots available in their private lot. We had to flag down a staff member to order our meal plan and broth, but afterwards, service was pretty quick as long as we got someone's attention. The original staff member serving our table changed partway during our meal, so just keep in mind that they often have lots of staff running around. We chose the "Best of Both Worlds" with Original Marrow and medium Spicy Marrow broths with the "Classic AYCE" meal plan, which included chicken fillets, pork belly, and thinly-sliced beef and lamb. The meat quality was good despite it being the cheapest meal plan. We were impressed by the options at the self-serve buffet, especially the seafood and veggies. We didn't eat much from the hot foods bar since the hot pot was our priority. We thought the desserts were lackluster; the cakes in the pastry case were very dry, but I guess it was nice to have dessert options anyway. Overall, we had a good first experience at Happy AYCE Hot Pot. We'd like to visit again, but we'll be more selective next time when picking items from the buffet and trying different broths. read more

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