Happy Tree House Bbq Mù Wū Tàn Kǎo

I visited this restaurant for dinner on a Friday night, and it was quite busy. Despite all the tables being occupied, I was impressed by how quickly the servers worked. Our food arrived in under 10 minutes after ordering. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant, although it might be a bit noisy for some. The intestines were a standout dish—crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. However, I did notice that many of the skewers had a similar taste, likely due to the use of the same seasoning across the board. Parking can be a bit tricky, especially during peak hours.

Their skewers used to be better, particularly the hot pot skewers. We found a bug in the handmade noodles in the pork bone broth, so we notified the server. He said he would be back in a minute but walked away. He returned after about five minutes and told us they would prepare another one for us. However, when we tried the new dish, the soup was overwhelmingly salty.

The skewers at this restaurant are fantastic. If you're a fan of bold flavors and spices, this is definitely the place for you. We particularly enjoyed the Angus beef skewers and the prawns in red sauce. The veggie pickle fish was also delicious; I initially expected it to be served as a whole fish, similar to the chili dish, but it came as a fillet instead. Despite that, the portion was generous and tasty. I used to order their fresh coconut juice, which typically comes in a whole, freshly cut coconut. However, this time, instead of the fresh coconut juice advertised on the menu, we received canned coconut milk, which was quite disappointing. I'm not sure if this was a mistake or if they've switched to canned coconut milk permanently.

We were the first ones to arrive, and our order came out quickly. The food was tasty, but everything seemed to have the same seasoning, making it hard to distinguish the different meats as I would have preferred. The portion sizes were generous; the steamed clams were my favorite, although I wanted to try the smelt but was too full from the other dishes. The staff was friendly and attentive, taking the time to explain the menu to us. I would definitely return.

My favorite place for lamb skewers! Their side dishes are delicious as well! I especially love the mung bean pasta and yam chips. Just don't expect the best service, though—it's Richmond!