Happy Cafe

Very good food. Enjoyed our time there. Food arrived quickly and hot. Service was also very goodread more

Before Covid, this restaurant provided good size portions at a good price. During Covid, they cut…read morethe quantity in half and charged 30% more. I asked why they put the food in containers that were half the size, the owner said they couldn't get the larger boxes at the time. However, they never went back and continued to use the same boxes that only hold half the quantity). While the food is good, it costs a lot more for the quantity we need for a whole family to eat. Very disappointed. Not a lot of options for Chinese food in Hollister but we certainly don't order take out like we used to. Very rarely now. Take out from this place costs more than a nice dinner at Tres Pinos Inn!

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Chow Mein

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Kung pow chicken

Wong's Garden

3.3(63 reviews)

1.6 mi

From San Jose and moved to hollister 3 years ago and this is our first time eating here ever since…read morewe moved. This place is in my top 3 Chinese restaurant and if you are from San Jose and know about Jade China this place is as close as you can get. Very good food and service is amazing. Over all would definitely recommend this place!

Came to try the soup was feeling a bit under the weather. Tried the War Won Ton Soup, it was beyond…read moredelicious. There was ham chicken shrimp veggies and of course wontons. Added some spice to turn it up a notch but even without, it was good. Have yet to try the food but if it's anything like the sup I recommend. Service was great, great sense of humor, and the ambience was what u would expect.

Inside the restaurant

General tso chicken (lacked flavor) and wonton soup in the back

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Chicken salad.

The Wok

3.7(95 reviews)

0.2 mi

Best chinese food in Hollister! Especially their chow mein but please tell me if this is…read morediscoloration, overcooked or mold in my ordered chow mein? I see it almost all over the noodle strands.

My husband & I love ordering from here. We haven't been in the restaurant yet so I'm not sure of…read morethe ambiance there since we normally order through DoorDash. One of my favorite Chinese dishes is sweet & sour fish but they don't have it on the menu - they just have chicken & pork. They're always super accommodating to make it whenever we place the order online & write it in the notes. We also ordered the walnut shrimp & bean curd which were both flavorful. We've also ordered the chicken & corn soup before which was delicious. Be sure to check this place out if you're in Hollister - or passing by! It's definitely one of our go-to places to order from :)

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Taste of China

4.4(166 reviews)

21.9 mi

We found this place by chance and are so glad we stopped by. The food is delicious and the staff is…read moreso welcoming. We live about an hour away and are already planning our next family date here. The crab and cream cheese dumplings were one of our favorites. I don't normally leave reviews but this place definitely deserved the recognition.

We went here for the first time and we were very impressed…read more.. Service was great Food was great and the prices were great... The Ambiance was very nice and friendly ...Thank you for a wonderful Birthday meal... Yes we will be back

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Jajang noodles

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Grand Opening; no sign yet. This was a very successful and yummy Chinese restaurant that has relocated from San Jose!

Panda Express

2.0(151 reviews)

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Ordered on the app last night for my husband to pick up otw home from work--it was…read morefundraisernight!! (Received a text that our food was ready but when he got there, it wasn't--not a huge deal, we like our food freshly packed anyways...) Husband got home, I opened the bag and boxes and my order is missing the broccoli beef--I never order this and I was super excited to enjoy it--but there was an empty space there. (See Pic) I will have to say that disappointed me but the freshness of everything else (besides my crab rangoon) was REALLY GOOD. I haven't had this freshness in awhile at Panda. Their rice and chow mein is usually on the firmer side. I'm happy with the quality. Just wished my order was correct. This wouldn't deter me to come back--BUT if it happens again....

Placed an order through the app. I did not receive my two sides! Trying to call, no one answers…read more The app has no recourse for refund or feedback.

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Asian Buffet

3.6(221 reviews)

13.1 mi

I love this place I've been coming here since I was a kid. The food is delicious and I've never…read morepersonally had a problem with it. The staff is friendly and you can just walk up and get your plates, they also have ice cream too which is a little extra desert!

Final Thoughts: 2.50/5…read more My parents heard about this place and they wanted to try it. Definitely been a long time since we went to a buffet. This family really does not consume a lot of food, so sometimes going to a buffet really isn't the most idea when you're trying to get your moneys worth with quality and quantity. Location for here is somewhat farther than other places that we usually go to. We did finally get the opportunity for all of us to go, so it happened. Will round to be 3 star for today. Food: 1. Sushi bar (Simple sushi rolls with imitation crab, salmon, avocado, seaweed salad, ?tofu skin) Their selections of sushi are quite limited. Honestly, it felt like the same type of roll with just one item differing. Not even really sure if these are actual types of sushi rolls like at other restaurants. They did look slightly haphazardly put together, but overall rolls are fine and nicely plated on the larger plate to get. Heft fillings for most of them, which I appreciate. 2. Seafood Options (stir fried shrimp, braised mushrooms, mussels with cheese, clams) Most of these items felt like they were frozen and then reheated verses fresh. The assembly of these dishes seem simple enough, so they continuously refilled these. Some were steamed perhaps like the clams, others were baked maybe like the muscles. The texture is a lot more "rubbery" and difficult to remove the meat from the shell. Flavor was just alright for most of these options. 3. Classic food choices (fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, eggrolls, broccoli beef, French fries, pizza, ribs) These are items are nostalgic for me if anything. Also feels like something I can cook from a bag or even get at Panda Express. Honey walnut shrimp was alright. It felt super rich and oily with the amount of mayonnaise. Not necessarily a complaint because I really like that dish, but I could only have a few of them. Orange chicken was also quite good and nostalgic for me. 4. Desserts (?Mousse cake, cream puffs, coconut macaron, soft serve, palmiers cookies) Honestly, I love desserts and sweets, but there was something about these items that weren't enticing at the time. Maybe because I was really full already from the other foods. The cake felt a little bit dry. Seems like something we can get in bulk somewhere and not necessarily freshly made. Soft serve was almost like this sweet water with just a bit of milk in it, which was interesting. 5. Fruits (Cantaloupe, canned lychee, oranges, pineapple) Very small selection of fruits here. Not too big of a fan of canned fruits, but it was something that they had. The cantaloupe was the only fruit that I could really "enjoy" because it was fresh and better looking than the other options. My parents liked the oranges, as well. Some nice vitamin C for them after the big meal. Labeling: Nothing Labeled None of their items are labeled, so just be sure y'all are careful of food allergies or intolerances. --------- Quality: As expected for the price Their quality is ok??? Ish??? It's what I expected for the price. A lot of the foods appear frozen and then reheated or cooked. Sushi was rolled on the spot and refilled. Some foods felt like they were just sitting there under a warmer. For the seafood, definitely felt like from the freezer and not fresh. You can see this in the clams because they were really stuck onto their shell and absolutely would not come out cleanly. Texture is a little more chewy. Price: Affordable for the Buffet If you want affordable and all you can eat, this is the place to go. One of the reasons why my parents want to go here is because of the price. This place is in Gilroy, so a little farther away from where we are, but we still wanted to try it. Prices are fully on the rise. For an adult, it will be $18.99 now. There are discounted pries for kiddos between 2 and 11 years of age. Senior citizens of age 65 and older will also get a $1 off discount. Very sweet and totally works for us. Service: Fast Not sure how crowded this place gets, but we were seated immediately after coming in. I didn't see how busy it was outside, but most, if not all of the seats were filled at one point. They took our drink order and then we were free to go get food afterwards. There's always a trash plate and they took those away pretty quicky. Ambiance: Dim lit Interior was quite dark and dim lit. The area where the foods were was really warm and this might be nicer on a cold winter day versus summer. The space actually looks quite small for something of a buffet style. Perhaps there aren't too many options, but it/s definitely a nice small buffet to go to for a change of taste once in a blue moon. Location/Parking: Spacious area This area is very spacious and located where the South Valley Plaza Shopping Center is. It is within kind of the side corner of this plaza. Highly unlikely there will be a concern with parking because of how large the area is.

Mousse cake, cream puffs, macarons, soft serve, etc.

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Shrimp, braised mushrooms, chow mien, fried rice, orange chicken, etc.

四姐 Special Noodle

4.5(1.2k reviews)

35.1 mi

Women-owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

This place came highly recommended by my Santa Cruz local bestie. She's part Chinese and says it is…read morecustomary for her to bring guests to this place when they're in town. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations to find good asian food in small coastal towns but this place was a true exception. Family style Chinese restaurant. Ordered through a QR code & on your phone. The food literally came in minutes. How they make them so fast left me speechless. They gifted us cucumber salad on the house and it was delicious. Per usual, we over ordered. We got to try a lot of different dishes - steamed soup dumplings, regular dumplings, salt and pepper chicken, beef wrap, onion pancake, hot and sour soup, ma-pao tofu, veggie chow mein, garlic chow mein, garlic green beans, combination fried rice, and their smoked chicken leg quarters. All the food was prepared and cooked so well. Tasted authentic and definitely one of our new favorite places to eat in SC. Reasonably priced. Delicious food. Generous portions. Special Noodle now has a special place in our tummies and hearts. Amazing service from the staff and their manager for going above and beyond for our table. Highly highly recommend this place!

I've had a variety of menu items and nothing has disappointed. Delicious and varied flavors…read more Options for both more American Chinese and traditional Chinese food (I don't know each to say which province). I particularly enjoyed the soup dumplings. The service and ambiance are both good, but it can be very busy and loud. Given the popularity, the service is good, but I wouldn't visit during dinner rush if I had an appointment after. They do takeaway, which I've enjoyed in the comfort of my own home on Friday night before. I don't love the QR code to view the menu online, order online, pay in person set-up, but I've never actually had anything go wrong, so I can tolerate it. There's a few parking spaces outside, but it can be hard to get one so you might end up trawling around the corner and walking over.

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Dim Sum Inn

4.1(386 reviews)

17.0 mi

I bought a slew of dim sum for my wife as a celebration. I wasn't familiar with this place, but…read moreother reviews were good, so I had hope. Since another "Lordly Eggroll" place stopped selling dim sum, I had to find another place that did. I called earlier in the week to put my order in. The lady who took my call was friendly and on her game. Order taken, no need to pay in advance, life is good. I show up at the agreed time and the girl at the counter was also friendly and attentive. I waited maybe 10 minutes for everything to be finished (it was a large order for the family). Nice family owned place. Clean. The food cane out and it was perfect! Admittedly, i couldn't wait on the shu mai. I had to sneak one on the way home. Oh wow! Are they good!! In fact, everything was absolutely delicious! The sticky rice balls in lotus leaf! The Har gao!! It was all just so good!! We will definitely be coming back here for another party order!! My thanks to the company and my compliments ti the chef!!

The food and service was incredible. The dumplings were well prepared and delicious. The shrimp…read moredumplings soup was amazing. We will definitely return to this spot. The entire space was really clean and presentable. Thumbs up!!!

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Fish Fillet in Ginger and Scallion

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Jack's Bao

3.7(209 reviews)

32.4 mi

The place is nice and clean. Thumb up. Food was decent and…read moreservice is fast. It is located right in front of hotel continental.

i went into this place with really low expectations. like any ethnic food in tourist areas, it's…read moreusually pretty bad. now before i give my review i do know what's up with bow. as a kid my grandmother who was born in china town would buy these from china town all the time and feed them to me as a kid. so i know what's good and bad and what bow should taste like. looking at some of the bad reviews i really don't think these people know what's up or maybe they been eating at Panda Express too much (you know real Chinese food‍‍) anyhow the bad first... it's pricey but this is a tourist area so you shouldn't expect anything less. waiting for it might take some time BUT they are fresh and hot even in China town they are only warm most of the time from sitting around for awhile. so the good... yes it's takes time but what would you expect from something made to order as a bow. i did order the red bean one because i was craving something sweet. now most reading this probably have no idea what red bean is but iykyk!! the bun was super soft and the bean was smooth. also my kid knows this type of bow bread as well and she won't hold back if it is bad. their first impression was "yeah good" so the bun is spot on the way it should taste. you also need to eat bow fresh for the best taste. because the longer you wait the worst it will taste. the bread will get hard fast. saw a lady in these reviews complain about no paper on the bottom of the bow. huh? they put paper on bow only when they are sitting too long... say in a pastry shop or when you order them to-go to bring to friends or family later in the day so it don't stick. they don't need it if you eat it right away. either way i give them a 5 out of 5 for the bow. 2 out of 5 for the price since you can get them in china town for $2 bucks but good luck in finding that around here so a totally fair price so stop bitching. but again very decent bow and would go back again for sure.

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Isaac F.

11 years ago

Crab meat ragoons and hot and sour soup are to die for. Super reasonable pricing throughout the entire menu, and also great lunch specials that include: soup, appetizer, and entree, with choice of steamed or fried rice. Mongolian beef is one of my top entrees on the menu, really great place for Chinese food. read more

randy P.

16 years ago

Solid Take Out. Not fancy, not spectacular, no different type dishes that make you ooo and ahhhh... but, very suitable and fair prices.

Jennifer K.

8 years ago

Love it here. Dinner plates are only $10 and come with appetizers, soup, entree and side! Honey walnut shrimp is really good! Yummmmm.

Courtney V.

7 years ago

I have been coming here for a while now and they have never let me down. The food is always great and on time. Super friendly staff.

Mindy W.

222

11 years ago

Tasteless- no flavor. Not so "Happy" with this place. The daughter of the owner(I believe she is) is extremely RUDE.

Lupe R.

298

5 years ago

Great food, quick service. My food is always fresh and hot. Great place to hit for a quick bite.

Mike V.

2 years ago

Worst food I ever ate came home and threw it in the trash they don't even deserve one star

Diana C.

10 years ago

Enjoy eating here every time. Food is always great and the environment here is lovely.

Christina M.

2 years ago

Pretty good. I would recommend it. Need to expand my meal selections to the full menu.

Amanda J.

9 years ago

This is the best Chinese food in town! Hands down!

Stephanie B.

15 years ago

Pretty good food, good amounts for price as well.

Joralynn B.

222

16 years ago

I love the Cherry pork!! yum yum

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