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    Happy Cattle

    4.5 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Nick P.

    So, we went to the location closest to Chinatown. They have two locations. One on Jefferson and the other in Bridgeview. Just to let people know, the Bridgeview location is much bigger but they close an hour earlier than the Chicago one. The price is pretty decent. You can get either ayce bbq or ayce hot pot. For $4 more per guest you can do both. We did the diamond because it's only $40 per person. For the diamond you get a lot of premium meats. Since we did the ayce bbq diamond, we ate a lot of the US prime wagyu, Australian wagyu, US prime wagyu sirloin, angus prime ribeye, kobe beef (limit 2 per person), and lamb chops. You can look at their menu online for the non premium meats. I wished they had more veggies, fruits, and sides. Jiang Niu has a good selection of soups and appetizers. This is like a 4 out of 5. They just need to add more of the above mentioned. The quality of the meat that we had was pretty good. The service was very attentive. They came back often to change our grill, get our orders, and whatever else we needed. They did have some issue with the ice cream always running out. I wouldn't mind going to the Bridgeview location to try out the ayce hot pot. Parking is spacious and easy btw.

    June 2026
    Allison T.

    First time at Happy Cattle. I frequent AYCE hot pot & kbbq and this is pretty comparable to other locations in Chicagoland. We decided to come here since they had the Wagyu option and also duck. The place is quite small compared to other places. The sauce bar is rather small with not too many appetizer options, however, I don't need all the other "extras" so this was good enough for me. If you're expecting a lot of options or other cold appetizers, you will not find it here. We did opted for both hot pot and kbbq because my friends told us the kbbq alone isn't good. Plus, my children love the ramen in their hot pot. One advantage that I liked compared to other restaurants - table space. There was much more table space, plus an extra cart on the side to place the meat. I like how they differentiated the meat for hot pot and kbbq. The meat looked like it is prepackaged in the fridge so as soon as one places an order, the servers need to grab and bring to the table. Because of its size, the servers were more attentive and was good about changing our grill when we needed it. Another plus is soft drink cans are included with the meal. Overall, we had a good experience. It's a bit far for us to come frequent but I would return again if I was in the area.

    Japanese Wagyu (limit 2 plates per person, Diamond menu only) and US Prime Wagyu (Diamond menu only).
    Amy A.

    I had the chance to visit Happy Cattle BBQ during their soft opening at the Jefferson Street location (in the 88/Jefferson Square shopping center), and it ended up being one of the most fun and satisfying dining experiences I've had in a while. There are two pricing tiers for dinner: the regular option and the Diamond tier, which is $10 more per person. You can choose between BBQ AYCE or Hot Pot AYCE. We went with the BBQ all-you-can-eat and added the hot pot option for just $4 more per person, which is honestly an incredible value for how much it adds to the experience. We opted for the Diamond, and it was absolutely worth it. The highlight was the Japanese wagyu (limited to two plates per person), which looked like A4 or A5 short rib. The marbling was beautiful, and once it hit the grill, it rendered down into incredibly rich, buttery bites that practically melted in your mouth. That alone justified the upgrade. The BBQ setup overall is excellent. Cooking over charcoal really makes a difference and you get that deep, smoky flavor that elevates every cut of meat. There was a wide variety to try, and everything we had tasted fresh and well-prepared. Some cuts were especially tender and juicy, while others offered a nice bit of chew and texture, so it never felt repetitive. Adding hot pot into the mix was absolutely the right move. We chose the Original broth, which is a pork bone broth with Chinese herbs, and it was comforting, flavorful, and a great contrast to the richness of the grilled meats. Having the hot pot option made the whole meal feel more balanced, with lighter bites in between rounds of BBQ. One small thing that would really improve the experience was that the broths didn't have descriptions on the menu, and our waiter had a bit of a hard time explaining them. Totally understandable during a soft opening, but having a simple guide or a few notes on each broth would go a long way, especially for people who aren't already familiar with the different styles. I think having a plain broth without the Chinese herbs would have been more enjoyable for younger kids or picky eaters. For a soft opening, the service still stood out in a positive way. The staff were friendly, attentive, and clearly putting in effort to make sure everyone had a good experience. Even with a few minor hiccups, the overall hospitality shined through. Shout out to the manager Vincent (I believe that was his name), who was super helpful and nice. Really made us feel welcome. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and fun. There is a time limit of 2 hours, but that's plenty of time to cook, eat, and really enjoy the experience together. If this is what they're offering during the soft opening, they're already off to a strong start. This kBBQ and hotpot place stands out ahead of all the other similar restaurants for the quality, especially at this price point. You really can't beat it. I'm already planning my next visit!

    Tony C.

    Amazing Korean BBQ and Hot Pot experience! The food was fresh, the meats were high quality, and the service was excellent. The lamb chops were my favorite, and the shrimp selection was impressive. I also loved that they offer both Korean BBQ and Hot Pot in one meal. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and perfect for family gatherings or dinner with friends. Free parking makes it even more convenient. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

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    The food and service was great! Great meat selections and the price was very reasonable.

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    Meat quality is good at this establishment. Wish they have more cooked sides like chicken wings and Chinese dessert.

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    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    Happy Lamb Hot Pot

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi•Chinatown
    •$$$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    Happy lamb Hot pot was a wonderful dinner for my son's birthday. He turned 15 and he got his hot…read morepot for free! Many different types of vegetables and meat and noodles to try in your hot pot as well as many different broth to choose from everything was delicious.

    Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Chinatown has some real strengths: the meat appeared to be good quality, and…read morethere was a wide selection of ingredients to choose from for the hot pot. The food options themselves made a positive first impression. Unfortunately, the service left A LOT to be desired. We were seated, given cups and dishes, and our broth was brought out--but after that, it was extremely difficult to get anyone to come by. We had questions and needed water refills, but no one checked on us. We had to actively look for staff because they never returned to the table. What made the experience especially frustrating was the automatic 18% gratuity charge, which came to roughly $35 for our group. An automatic service charge is hard to justify when the only service we received was being seated and having the initial items brought to the table. Attentive service, basic check-ins, and availability for questions should be the minimum expectation when that fee is going to I felt they were dismissive and the service was nonexistent.. Being forced to pay a $35 gratuity when the staff provided virtually no service felt like highway robbery.... Oh and drinks are not included....

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    I came here to have quick bite before the comedy show at the Den (opp to it). The experience felt…read morequite overwhelming at first as there are so many options. Basically you select your menu type and then broth. You can order specialized items through some screen at your table. I got kimchi broth and it was tasty and spicy. The dessert experience was decent - the crepe cake should have been thawed better. The coconut pudding in duck shaped was okish. The flavor of broth and meats was very good. There is condiment table just on left side of restaurant so don't skip on that. Drinks are not part of menu so that would be extra to pay.

    Have visited this location twice and have enjoyed myself both times. Both times, I did not make a…read morereservation and walked in and were seated in about 20 minutes, which is a great thing. After being seated, we were greeted by a server who kindly explained how the restaurant works. After we got to ordering on the device, the server checked on us occasionally to make sure everything was fine. The food was pretty good and those tons of selections of course depending on the package that you Select. They have a station on the side of the restaurant with different sauces, seasoning, and other things for people to add to their food/brothS. The ambience of the restaurant was nice. Simple but aesthetically pleasing. Overall, we had a great experience and would return back

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    4.6(168 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Bridgeport
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    Amazing!!!! We love this place…read moreWe go at least 3-4xs a month and never disappoints. Everyone is always so nice and welcoming . Great food, great staff great environment. Thank you Happy Lamb

    This might be our favorite happy lamb location. We had a party of 8, and were seated in a private…read moreroom. We were celebrating a birthday, so this ended up being perfect! They had a tv in the room too and let us pick a show to let the kids watch after the kids were done eating, so it easily entertained the kids while the rest of the adults ate. The room was freezing though, the only down side. All the food was just as expected. They had some hot foods on the side you could eat, and I always love their salted peanuts and sesame ball. Plus if the sesame balls come out hot...that's when it's the best. You order the meats which come out served to you, but everything else is served buffet style. I give it four stars only because I prefer the old way where everything came out to order. Felt so much fresher that way and not everyone is using the same tongs to grab different foods. The seafood is in the buffet too, wish that came out to order. There was one garlic beef meat that was in the buffet line, and whenever people grabbed that with the tongs, the meat remained on the tongs. I didn't like having to use garlic beef stained tongs to pick up other things. Besides that, the food is great, the selection is great. Service is great. The all you can eat comes with a few drinks too. (Mostly soda, but also a sweet (cold) lemon tea and another tea there). There was an empty fridge which we assume used to have ice cream. They said there's no more ice cream. Not sure if this meant, out of it for the day, or if they don't do that anymore. I'd definitely be back and would recommend this location to people next time.

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