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    Happy Bowl Express

    3.5 (206 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tan P.

    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.

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    El Presidente G.

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

    That's about 4 quarter size pieces maybe if that!

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

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    9 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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    10 months ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    1 year ago

    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.

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    9 months ago

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    9 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Ask the Community - Happy Bowl Express

    I heard Happy Bowl Express is under new ownership, anyone know? I'm hoping it's not true, they are such nice, friendly people, and eager to please. Really good food, too!

    I've seen mention of this topic in other reviews. I had never eaten here when it was the Asian family. My visits I've seen some younger equally hard working and pleasant minorities. Customer service was awesome and food tasty as well. Hope that… 

    Do they use MSG or not?

    Who cares. They food is delicious!

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    MAKE SURE YOU CALL IF YOU HAVE ALLERGENS OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS…read more I ordered from here and I ordered for pick up Thai tea coconut milk and larb salad with tofu I go and I pick up my Thai tea is sitting on the counter and I asked if he made it w coconut milk the non dairy option and he said yes, lied straight to my face, but turned around and remade it. Took the food home eating a couple bites and I also said to put the salad on the side they didn't at first even though it was on the special instructions, which I don't know they don't do it for Togo because I feel it's common knowledge that lettuce wilts when sitting with warm liquids, I digress. As I'm eating I realize the texture of the protein feels weird, ITS CHICKEN. Chicken isn't deathly adverse for me but I do have very uncomfortable lasting affects to my body and I avoid chicken if possible. They replaced my food when I went but the guy was argumentative and aggressively speaking over me and wouldn't let me get a word out. To me, I don't feel I was adequately compensated, for the experience or the mistake. They gave me a "free" Thai tea with coconut milk but at the end of the day I got sick from eating chicken. PS this is not the first time I've had a problem with this branch of Thai restaurant Mama rice in Ventura gave me spoiled milk with my Thai tea and I never posted a review because I got a refund. I deserved something better but it's ok I would avoid here for Togo if you're a vegetarian. Two stars for flavor and food being tasty but this is a big problem they need to be more attentive and less argumentative

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