Food variety
The buffet can include a broad mix of hotpot and BBQ ingredients, with seafood, vegetables and prepared dishes.
Little Lamb Happy Farm Hotpot & BBQ Buffet (Xiao Wei Yang)
Al Raffa
Little Lamb Happy Farm in Al Raffa is a Chinese-style hotpot and self-grill buffet where diners cook selected ingredients at the table. Reviews highlight the spicy broth, seafood selection and generous all-you-can-eat format, making it a sociable choice for groups who enjoy building their own meal.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,162 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Self grilling
You choose raw ingredients and grill them at the table, alongside cooking items in the hotpot.
Spicy broth
The spicy hotpot base is a standout for some diners and was better than expected in one recent visit.
Group dining
The buffet format suits group meals, including one visit for 17 people and repeated visits by larger groups.
Sauce choices
There are plenty of sauces and seasonings, so you can mix your own dip to suit the meal.
What to Eat at Little Lamb Happy Farm Hotpot & BBQ Buffet (Xiao Wei Yang) How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Little Lamb Happy Farm Hotpot & BBQ Buffet (Xiao Wei Yang), this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Little Lamb Happy Farm Hotpot & BBQ Buffet (Xiao Wei Yang) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Black pepper chicken Net +2
“The black pepper chicken for BBQ is amazing..”
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Review excerpts
“The black pepper chicken for BBQ is amazing..”January 2025
“I found their spicy base soup great, better than what I expected and their black pepper chicken for BBQ tasty.”April 2026
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Beef teriyaki Net +1
“We had here fantastic experience 🙌 the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. It’s a buffet hotpot and they have bbq option as well(beef teriyaki was insane). Plenty of options and great broth. Price is only 69 dirhams so it’s a must!”
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Review excerpts
“We had here fantastic experience 🙌 the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. It’s a buffet hotpot and they have bbq option as well(beef teriyaki was insane). Plenty of options and great broth. Price is only 69 dirhams so it’s a must!”May 2022
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Chocolate ice cream Net +1
“Somehow I did not like their cake it is too dense but the chocolate is ice cream 🫰great way to end our dinner!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Somehow I did not like their cake it is too dense but the chocolate is ice cream 🫰great way to end our dinner!”March 2024
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Gelato Net +1
“Best Hotpot and BBQ combination ever tried! Love the grilled beef tongue most! 69 per person all you can eat includes soft drinks and delicious gelato!!! Now they have a promotion at 54 AED. Can’t miss it. Recommend to every foodie.”
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Review excerpts
“Best Hotpot and BBQ combination ever tried! Love the grilled beef tongue most! 69 per person all you can eat includes soft drinks and delicious gelato!!! Now they have a promotion at 54 AED. Can’t miss it. Recommend to every foodie.”September 2018
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Grilled beef tongue Net +1
“Best Hotpot and BBQ combination ever tried! Love the grilled beef tongue most! 69 per person all you can eat includes soft drinks and delicious gelato!!! Now they have a promotion at 54 AED. Can’t miss it. Recommend to every foodie.”
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Review excerpts
“Best Hotpot and BBQ combination ever tried! Love the grilled beef tongue most! 69 per person all you can eat includes soft drinks and delicious gelato!!! Now they have a promotion at 54 AED. Can’t miss it. Recommend to every foodie.”September 2018
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Mango ice cream Net +1
“The food was amazing, I loved the mango ice cream.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was amazing, I loved the mango ice cream.”December 2021
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Spicy base soup Net +1
“I found their spicy base soup great, better than what I expected and their black pepper chicken for BBQ tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“I found their spicy base soup great, better than what I expected and their black pepper chicken for BBQ tasty.”April 2026
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Spicy broth Net +1
“Spicy broth is one to watch out for, I'd suggest to go for the mix, best of both worlds :)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Spicy broth is one to watch out for, I'd suggest to go for the mix, best of both worlds :)”July 2021
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“The sweet and sour chicken is good 😊.”
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Review excerpts
“The sweet and sour chicken is good 😊.”March 2024
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Tofu Net +1
“The Tofu is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Tofu is good.”April 2023
What to Avoid (4)
Food 3
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Beef for bbq Net −1
“The only reason I m giving it 4 star us because the beef for BBQ was very stale and didn't have a good taste and chewy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only reason I m giving it 4 star us because the beef for BBQ was very stale and didn't have a good taste and chewy.”October 2020
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Cake Net −1
“Somehow I did not like their cake it is too dense but the chocolate is ice cream 🫰great way to end our dinner!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Somehow I did not like their cake it is too dense but the chocolate is ice cream 🫰great way to end our dinner!”March 2024
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Roasted duck Net −1
“Their roasted duck tasted like a day old and wasn't very well cooked.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Their roasted duck tasted like a day old and wasn't very well cooked.”October 2020
Drinks 1
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Iced tea Net −1
“The only complimentary drink was iced tea, which unfortunately had no flavor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The only complimentary drink was iced tea, which unfortunately had no flavor.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check stock. Ask whether lamb and other preferred ingredients are available before paying, as several recent visits found them missing.
Confirm drinks. Ask what drinks are included on the day; recent diners reported soft drinks being unavailable or sold separately.
Avoid rush. Visit outside busy evening and weekend periods if possible; older reviews describe waits of up to two and a half hours.
Plan parking. Parking can be a major hassle, so consider arriving by taxi rather than relying on finding a nearby space.
Limit leftovers. Take smaller portions first because reviews say leftover food can attract an extra charge.
Allow time. The buffet is not suited to a rushed meal: one review says the all-you-can-eat session is limited to two hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor of Al-Rolla Residence - Shop No.2 - Al Rolla Rd - near Al Khaleej Street
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent stock
Several recent diners found key items unavailable, including lamb, seafood, desserts and cooked dishes, while trays were slow to refill.
Food quality
Recent complaints include cold or stale cooked food, sour-smelling noodles and rice, and seafood with a strong fishy smell.
Drink changes
Some recent visits found complimentary soft drinks unavailable or limited, with canned drinks charged separately.
Parking difficulty
Parking is repeatedly described as difficult, with one long-term customer suggesting a taxi instead.
Comfort and upkeep
Reviews mention uncomfortable seating, an outdated interior, dirty washroom facilities and maintenance concerns.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 69 per person
buffet
“We had a great time and paid AED 69 per person for the buffet”Google review · August 2022
69AED per table
food waste charge
“Food waste has a charge here of 69AED per table”Google review · January 2026
70 dirhams
unlimited hotpot
“For 70 dirhams you can eat unlimited hotpot that includes seafood, beef, chicken, ramen & veggies plus the buffet that comes with sushi, dumplings, drinks & many more options”Google review · January 2022
60 aed for one person
all-you-can-eat meal
“Pay around 60 aed for one person and you can eat all you can”Google review · November 2021
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The Bottom Line
Little Lamb Happy Farm in Al Raffa centres on an all-you-can-eat hotpot and BBQ experience. You pick ingredients such as meat, seafood and vegetables, cook them in the broth or on the table grill, and build a dipping sauce from the available choices. Reviews also mention prepared food, dumplings, sushi, noodles and ice cream, although the exact spread has varied considerably between visits.
The strongest feedback focuses on the spicy soup base, seafood, black pepper chicken and the social, hands-on format. It works well for families, friends and larger groups; one party of 17 reported a good meal, while another review describes groups of eight or nine returning in the past. Older reviews also praised helpful service and a clean, well-organised setup.
Recent reviews are much less consistent. Diners have reported missing lamb, empty or stale trays, cold cooked food, limited desserts and soft drinks being charged separately. One review even mentioned water leaking from the HVAC near the buffet.
Seating may feel cramped, and parking is repeatedly described as difficult. Check ingredient and drink availability before settling in, avoid arriving hungry during peak periods, and take only what you expect to finish because leftovers may incur a charge.