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Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver

Name: Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver
Address: 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1Y1, CA
Telephone: (604) 563-4868
Price range: moderate

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is one of the best hot pot restaurants in Vancouver for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Happy Lamb Hot Pot is doing something specific and unapologetic in Vancouver's increasingly crowded hot pot landscape: this is a Mongolian-style house built around the lamb, and the menu makes no apologies for it. While plenty of newer rooms chase the Sichuan numbing-spice trend, Happy Lamb centers on clean, mineral-rich broths and premium sheep sourced with enough deliberateness that the menu actually distinguishes between Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder and Prime-aged Lamb. That distinction is the whole argument. This is a room for diners — South Asian, East Asian, or otherwise — who understand that the quality of the animal matters more than the theatre around it, and who want a broth that tastes like something before any sauce touches it. The Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder is known for its fat marbling and its speed in the pot — diners consistently pull it after only seconds of simmering, reportedly silky and faintly sweet in a way that the dipping station can only complement, not improve. The Prime-aged Lamb is said to carry a deeper, more mineral profile, the kind of thing that slows a table down. For those who want richness from a different angle, the Sliced Beef Supreme Wagyu is the menu's most luxurious single protein, reportedly nearly dissolving in the broth. The Yam Basket rounds things out as a starchy, textural counterpoint that tables apparently demolish without discussion. The Signature Beef & Lamb Platter brings the full range together in one order and is the clearest way to understand what Happy Lamb is actually about. Weekends fill fast — walk-ins at peak hours are optimistic at best, so a reservation is the practical move. The split pot with original and mala broths gives the table range. At price level two, this is one of the more deliberate lamb-forward meals the city currently offers. Request a table away from the entrance in colder months.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.2

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Price and pace

moderate

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Vancouver · 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1, Canada

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.2 from 2,633 reviews

Phone

(604) 563-4868

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Signature dishes at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver

Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder

Prime-aged Lamb

Signature Ball Platter

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Sliced Beef Supreme Wagyu

Lamb Skewers

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What makes Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver worth the move

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is a reliable hot pot choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder and Prime-aged Lamb also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,633 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 2,633 Google reviews

Best used for

group dinner and dinner

Style

Hot Pot in Vancouver

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moderate

Best for

group dinner dinner hot pot chinese

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Google rating: 9.2 from 2,633 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder, Prime-aged Lamb, Signature Ball Platter

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9.2 from 2,633 reviews

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Address: 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1, Canada
Phone: (604) 563-4868
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (2,633 reviews)
Cuisine: Hot Pot
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver serve?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is a Hot Pot restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Happy Lamb Hot Pot is doing something specific and unapologetic in Vancouver's increasingly crowded hot pot landscape: this is a Mongolian-style house built around the lamb, and the menu makes no apologies for it.

What is Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver best for?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is best for group dinner, dinner, hot pot, chinese. Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is a reliable hot pot choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder and Prime-aged Lamb also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,633 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,633 reviews

What should I order at Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver?

Start with Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder, Prime-aged Lamb, Signature Ball Platter and Sliced Beef Supreme Wagyu. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver worth visiting?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,633 reviews. Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is a reliable hot pot choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Fresh Sliced Lamb Shoulder and Prime-aged Lamb also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,633 Google reviews.

Where is Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver located?

Happy Lamb Hot Pot, Vancouver is located at 1788 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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