The noodles were ok, that's where the positive ends. I should've taken a picture of the food in the display and sent it to the health department. It looked as if it had been sitting there for several hours, pretty gross. I wish I would've seen the health report someone else posted before coming here, pretty frightening. Everything in me said don't walk away, run! But another customer walked in after me eager to order a bowl so I figured they must make fresh food once you order. Nope, I was wrong. They scooped from the hardened dried out yet slimy slop they had sitting up front. It was late and we were already here so the wife and I played an episode of fear factor, trying to eat this food. Essentially we ate some of the noodles and tasted the other two items, only to throw everything away, $26.06 in the trash for two combo#2's. Apparently fear was a factor for me. Now my body is deciding which end to expel this poison from. Happy Bowl made my bowels angry. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating, just never at Happy Bowl. read more

Happy Bowl Express - Bbq pork and Mushroom Chicken Combo#2 (2 Entree) - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

I've been meaning to check out this small business and FINALLY got to and it did not disappoint! My husband and I got the orange chicken and chicken Jalepeno and we were super satisfied. Portions was great, my husband and I shred a plate and feel full! The employees were very friendly and it's cheaper than panda! 8.99 for a bowl is what they have advertised and would love to help support this small business again and again! Give them a shot! read more

Happy Bowl Express - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

It's been well over a decade since we've eaten here, and glad it's still here. The renovations at this strip mall is helping make this restaurant relevant and attractive. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of parking nearby. The service is quick, where you order and they build your plate as you select your entrees and sides. The price is similar and comparable to other fast Chinese food places. Their noodles are tasty because they don't make it too oily and add lots of vegetables. They have an extensive menu that is displayed on video monitors, and can make all menu items on request. The food on their hot food line look good and tasted good, too. We will likely return since it is in a very convenient shopping center in Camarillo. read more

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I ordered here for dinner because my family was craving Chinese food and didn't want Panda Express, I should have ordered Panda considering how horrible the food tastes. We ordered their teriyaki chicken which looked and tasted like crap, chow mein which looked like a regurgitated orange pudding and smelled like it, and some honey walnut shrimp which might I add, looked like it had clear bird poo covered all over it. The shrimp? Terrible and made my wife sick to her stomach. The teriyaki? Unseasoned and terribly underwhelming. The chow mein? I can't even say what I want to because panda is 1,000,000,000 times better. If there's one thing I can say and confirm it is to NOT go here. read more

Ate there last night, the food was awful. Threw it away after a few bites. Never again....

If I could give them ZERO stars I would. Went there for lunch with my son and I ordered a bowl with chow mein and teriyaki chicken. The lady who helped got a small piece of chicken and took it to the back then brought it back chopped up. She them used a food tray (when I clearly ordered a bowl, I mean the place is called Happy Bowl) and piled it high with the strange orange looking noodles and put on one little baby scoop of chicken. My son had requested a bowl with chow mein and orange chicken and again she used a tray (no bowls I guess), piled on the strange noodles and put two scoops of orange chicken. When I walked over to the register the young boy (her son I presume) working the register said $21.43 and I opened the trays and asked, "Can you please add some teriyaki chicken so that it has the same amount as the orange chicken?" They lady rolled her eyes and added two small pieces of chicken. We were hungry and had never tried the place so I pulled out $1.43 in coins and a $100 bill. The young man gave me $79 change and I said "Hey, I think you made a mistake, I'm supposed to get $80 change" The lady then came over, took the money from my hand and tried to give me even less change. I simply asked for my money back and she handed me my $100 bill. The food in this place looks extremely sketchy as it appears like it's been sitting there all day. I'm glad their math skills were terrible and I took my money and went elsewhere. Stay away, just go to Panda like we did. read more

always love their service and their food portions are great. i love how they always fill their plates up! my go to is usually chowmein, orange chicken and mushroom with a side of egg rolls. definitely recommend! read more

The orange noodles should deter you in case the empty dining room on a friday night wasn't enough read more

Happy Bowl Express - Chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Updating my review. The shop has been refurnished and the food quality is much better. The portions are great and the price is comparable with Panda. Their sweet & sour chicken and jalepeno chicken are fantastic. And they offer free samples (Panda has eliminated them). Will certainly be going back. read more

When you go to a hole in the wall Chinese food restaurant you expect a big portion to be served not small little panda express portions. Nothing here is very good except for the barbecue pork. When you sit down in this restaurant to dine in it can get hotter than the outside temperature. They never turn on the AC!!!!! Restroom, what Restroom. As per county law, you must have a restroom available for your customers if you have a dine in restaurant. If you aren't here when they first open you can expect soggy old food that has been sitting around all day. This place is never busy, I wonder why . The owners really need to take a step back and analyze their business. read more

God I miss the OG owners the little old couple ...... Normally I love their BBQ Pork.... Unfortunately today I got the 1/2 pint of BBQ Pork and a container of the fried wonton noodles... which was ridiculously priced now! The expensive crispy noodles were stale and the BBQ Pork was ALL FAT ... the pic is literally all the meat I received. It's a shame the prices went up and the quality of food went way down! read more

Happy Bowl Express - That's about 4 quarter size pieces maybe if that! - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

New owners I believe, food is delicious. Generous amount with servings and great service.

You walk in half the trays are empty, and because of that you don't get to see what you might want to order, if you do order something many times you will have to wait for them to make it (This is supposed to be a semi fast food restaurant to get food to go), the food that is in the trays looks like it has been sitting to long ( dryer out) Thay donot have the volume to keep enough food in the trays without drying out, These are the third owners, and each time it has gotten worse, The original owners were the best 5-stars. "NOT ANY more" read more

Amazing service, food, and vibe. Workers are externally friendly and always welcoming.

Amazing service, so clean friendly and absolutely the best service I've received not to mention the amazing food and so many tasty varieties!!! read more

Did not experience the service because my husband picked it up. Food was decent. Noodles were a bit bland. Fried rice was better. Not too greasy. We tried the spicy beef, sweet and sour chicken, bbq pork. Beef wasn't that spicy. We liked the chicken and bbq pork was good too. Sounds like a fast food Chinese restaurant. Definitely quick and good size portion for two to share. Similar concept to Panda Express without the chain feel for the food. read more

Bad quality of food not professional the food made me sick. always lonely no people never again going there.

Customer Service is great, and food is great. Portions are big enough for two people. I will recommend this place to everyone.

Service is always nice. They have best bbq pork and delicious pork egg rolls. That usually what we get when we do come here for take out.

Sad to write this review I don't even do reviews unless it's that bad of of experience not sure what happend after the construction here just seems like there was a lot more life and care when the place didn't look as great food options where limited and not appetizing had some shrimp all balled up as big as a softball leave it at that read more

Kinda gross. Not sure why you'd come here when Panda Express is cheaper and tastes waaaaayyyy better. Service was good read more

I love this food everything is yummy and fresh and the employees are so nice and helpful

Recommend trying the BBQ pork. The BBQ pork is 5 stars on its own. This is the only place in Camarillo that has it and it is outstanding. Service is amazing as well. read more

Way better than Panda express plus better priced. Not sure if they still have it but there cashew chicken is amazing

I went and order a Wonton and shrimp soup and it was not good at all. the wonton were hard like if they were frozen and were just thrown into the soup. Definitely not coming back. read more

No wonder the place was empty! $12.60 for a bowl, not even stuffed full. The orange chicken is all vinegar and the chow mien is bla. Close to work but won't be back! read more

I just tried this place recently...about 2 months ago, and I've been back 3 times! I stop in when ever I get a chance, and I'm in Camarillo. My go to is Kung pow chicken, orange chicken & bbq pork! The noodles are tasty! Also try the pork egg rolls! read more

Happy Bowl Express - Orange Chicken Chow Mein Steam Table Entree Fried Rice Steam Table Entree Kung Pao Chicken. It's spicy - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Unfortunately, Happy Bowl is not what it used to be. The prices have gone way up and the quality has gone way down. The main dishes were like eating mushy slop. My family and I are incredibly disappointed in what used to be a local favorite spot. read more

Happy Bowl Express - Mushroom chicken and orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

I always start off with the positive of this place. Great customer service. Friendly and funny even. Nice guys working behind the counter. Portions are generous and big. Now to the not so good parts, I didn't expect much of the walnut shrimp but after waiting for it to be made to order, it was literally a fried shell outside a shrimp. It was chewy. The chow mein was not tasty and as such, I couldn't finish it. The bbq pork was the redeeming item but even it was a bit dry. Based on this experience, I don't think I will come back for a second time. Very nice workers though. They try their best. read more

I am so disappointed on the service here, my orange chicken was super dry and disgusting it tasted like it was sitting somewhere without any sauce for hours, and my chow mein tasted the same way, I'm sorry I've been going here for a year or two but you just lost a costumer especially because of how small portions you give me, and especially the prices are incredibly insane. I should've gone back and asked for a refund that's how bad it was, but I was already home so disappointed. read more

Food was good but had a super fishy taste. Need to change the oil they cooking with. Noodles were good though. I'm not sure if I will return. read more

Don't sleep on this place! Lots of options, and delicious!!! I had the bbq chicken, which if you're familiar with Filipino food, tastes just like chicken tosino. Chowmein is great, definitely more legit than Panda Express. Kung Pao chicken was flavorful, but not at all spicy. Sweeter than I thought. Definitely worth a stop in for lunch. Will definitely try again. read more

Happy Bowl Express - Bbq chicken, kung pao chicken, chowmein - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

Food is too good! Big portions too , the new go to spot! Moms and pops be asking for it every weekend!!

Ordered the 3 item plate and egg rolls. It was enough for my husband and I to share. The egg rolls were good though they were a bit cold. Overall food was good, definitely would try again. read more

I placed an order online for pickup using the first option it gave me,clover, and spent over $22. I get to happy bowl to pick up and order and the girl said it didn't go threw since they DONT use clover. they didn't refund me...give me the food EVEN with proof of purchase. they told me to go to my bank!!! read more

I ordered a combo 2 fried rice and a bbq pork it's a both bb pork they give me a very small amount of bbq pork so rip off

Great food, reasonable prices and very friendly staff. The chop suey and sweet and sour chicken are fabulous.

Unfortunately I think they are under new ownership. This was usually my go to fast spot. Sadly this trip discouraged me from every returning. Nothing was fresh, everything tasted old. The beef from the beef in broccoli was so slimy and gooey overall questionable and inedible. The egg rolls and puffs tasted like they were fried and reheated over days, the insides of them were pretty much air just empty insides. Portions were overall smaller. The Staff was super nice and the BBQ pork was decent but I threw almost all off my families meals away I was so scared we were going to get sick. I had to have to leave a review like this. But it was terrible. I hope o don't get sick from the food I did consume. read more

Happy Bowl Express - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California

This place used to be a favorite amongst my family but over the years and change in ownership, it has gone from being a favorite to just an option amongst many others. We ordered some hot and sour soup, orange chicken, and egg rolls. The staff was very friendly and inviting. Food was decent, but nothing that stands out and makes me want to choose this place over others in the area. I hope they are able to tweak their flavors so it stands out from other places in the future. read more

It was a packed house when I walked in. Had a little bit of everything and it was so good, especially the BBQ pork and chow mien. The woman at the front was very nice and patient especially when dealing with some impatient customers. A great place for lunch :) read more

Happy Bowl Express - BBQ Pork, fried rice, Chow Mein, green beans - Chinese Near Me - Camarillo, California