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    Happy China Cafe

    3.8 (149 reviews)
    InexpensiveSzechuan
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
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    General tso lunch size
    Shanti J.

    Food taste good, I like that their chicken isn't soft it has a bit of a crunch. I'll order again.. The reviews about the lady in the front are true.

    This piece of glass like sharp plastic was in my general tso chicken. They had the nerve to offer me 10% off after almost killing me. Wow!
    Melvin J.

    I found this glass like sharp piece of plastic in my general tso chicken. I called them and told them what happen and they offer me 10% off after almost killing me. The nerve of them please stay away from this place because somebody in the kitchen don't care and the front end doesn't care either.

    Chicken noodle soup
    AM W.

    Okay, I know it's not the best picture here but, this is a picture of the BEST chicken noodle soup in the area. Put it this way, I drove about 15 miles just for this soup! Plenty of noodles, tender chicken, carrots, red & green bell peppers & my favorite, cabbage. It just really good. Very homey, and flavorful comfort food. I've tried other items on their menu and honestly every thing is good but this soup is my go to! I hope they never change their recipe because it's just amazing. BTW, I'm not a family member or employee. I always get my soup to go so dining experience is not in this rating.

    Salt and pepper chicken
    ChillyHarrell J.

    Food was A1 - service was fast especially for a call in pickup order - inside was clean / had a nice ambiance - new favorite Chinese food spot

    I've been going to this restaurant for years for takeout. Every now and then, the order was wrong, but the food had good taste and portions. Sunday, I decided to take my friends and family for an after church meal. We ordered our food, and it came out on paper plates, with plastic utensils. I asked what da?..response " we don't have people to wash dishes" I will not go back. Notice the quality of the paper plates. Dollar store quality. They didn't try to make any type of restitution. They just flooped the food down and walked away.

    Jack W.

    Ordered this via DoorDash tonight! Very good. Big portions and still hot when it arrived at my house. I normally order beef with broccoli for my 1st order with a new Chinese takeout place. I feel this dish is a good test dish to see where they are at as far as consistency of their dishes. These guys did not disappoint at all! Plus I got a good fortune in my fortune cookie , so that's good. Will definitely order from these guys again!

    Orange Chicken with Egg Drop Soup Lunch Special

    Came on a Thursday close to 3pm. Got the Orange Chicken Lunch Special $9. Sauce was pretty good but the chicken itself wasn't filling. Not a lot of meat. Fried Rice and Egg Drop Soup were ok (I had already eaten half of the soup). Price should be the same for both lunch and off lunch menu in my opinion. You can get the same or maybe more for $9-$10 at another restaurant. Won't name it. Food came out quick but then again I was the only one in there. Quiet atmosphere.

    House special egg foo young
    Uvie U.

    Imagine mala szechuan and panda express had a secret love child. THIS would be the result. This place straddles the line between authentic and Americanized Chinese fair. They definitely have a market though. Coming from NYC, this place reminds me of the usual grungy mom and pops where you go for the msg laden chicken and broccoli, wings and pork fried rice, lo mein type dishes. I liked everything we got (the house lo mein, wings, egg foo young, dumplings, and egg rolls). But nothing really stood out per say. Everything was just avg. Great packaging. Ubereats delivery took almost 1.5 hours but the food stayed warm. Price is pretty reasonable. Final grade : C+ I might return if I'm ever in the mood for cheap fast food inauthentic Chinese food

    two trays of food and a cup of coffee

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    Food was phenomenal, service was pretty bad though. I guess you're allowed to be rude if the food is good enough

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    I liked the food. Ambiance was very nice. Their service was good. I must say you should visit here with your friends and family.

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    Delicious food the portions are generous and filling and still enough for leftovers in the morning

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    I decided to stop in and give the place a try and glad that I did. Great food and fast service. You can't go wrong.

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    Great food with fast delivery...this is the oly restaurant I order sweet an sour pork from!! The soup is great too!!

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    Mala Sichuan Bistro - Dining area

    Dining area

    Mala Sichuan Bistro - Spicy and Crispy Chicken

    Spicy and Crispy Chicken

    Mala Sichuan Bistro - Inside of restaurant

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    Inside of restaurant

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    Mala Sichuan Bistro - Bar and dining area on first floor

    Bar and dining area on first floor

    Mala Sichuan Bistro - Red oil wonton

    Red oil wonton

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    Bamboo House - Inside

    Inside

    Bamboo House - Peking Duck + Pancakes

    Peking Duck + Pancakes

    Bamboo House - Outside

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    Taiwanese Sausage (I think it's $4.50)

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