Happy Express

4.1 (213 reviews)

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Jeanelle S.

Dinner time!!! It seemed a little quiet because there were no one else is dining in but us . However, we noticed most people do take outs . I deducted one star because they were mopping near where we were eating and the smell of the chemical is pretty strong and we have a baby and a kid with us. It still burning through my nostrils even when we left and gave a slight headache. We had to put the kids inside the car , as soon as we were done eating. Although, the lady that helped us was pretty nice and helped us with our to go bag. Also, make sure to double check what you order before paying because, they ended up adding up another sushi order that I didn't want they probably misheard but other than that I just hope they won't start mopping when there is still customer nearby, because the place isn't the biggest so the smell can be trapped in for awhile.

Shishi W.

It's an interesting restaurant with a wide variety of food on the menu. I specifically came here for the sushi but I was sadly disappointed, the rice to protein ratio was horrible. The rice was plain and tasteless. They didn't even put any rice vinegar or seasoning to the rice and the protein was very little to barely taste and top it all off, even after ordering almost eight different types of sushis, they only gave me two packs of soy sauce with no chopsticks or cutlery. I don't know about any other thing on the menu, but I would not recommend the sushi here

I think this was a 10" diameter bowl of "Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup"

Scott B.

I stopped in for lunch, wanted to try something different, something Korean, maybe a "soon" (tofu soup). It was a hunch - they feature Chinese and Japanese (but not Korean). But I believe the new owners (as of 2 years ago) are Korean... so I asked. They didn't have "soon", but they have "Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup" for $16.95. I gambled and WON - the best kimchee based soup I've had in a long time, and twice the size of any "soon" I've ever had. It was served with the typical Chinese plastic spoon and chop sticks. The waitress immediately apologized and offered a fork - recognizing most Americans can't use chop sticks, and especially with noodles! I fooled her, "no fork!", I said. After 10-15 spoonfuls of soup, and many pieces of cabbage, the seafood and noodles appeared - oyster, octopus, shrimp, imitation crab (which is fish), and a huge mussel. And beneath, a generous bed of stringed noodles! Oh My God was this a delicious meal! (see the pics below). I reviewed the previous owners and this was an equal 5-Star experience. Try the soup if you have any Korean food memories on your palate!

Barely any teriyaki sauce. Rice was very dry and salad container only filled half way. New standards I guess.

V A.

Happy Express: This use to be a good spot for teriyaki. But the last two times I've gotten the chicken teriyaki it was so bland and not good. There was no sauce on the chicken except at the bottom of the container. Normally the chicken is glazed with sauce. The rice was dry and salad container was half full. The prices have gone up which is fine, but to skimp out on quality and normal portioning is not good for business. Anyways, I forgot to take a picture right away since I thought my meal would be fine. It definitely wasn't. I wish the business luck as I don't want anyone to fail. But, I will be going to other teriyaki spots in south Auburn. The prices are higher, but the food and quantity is excellent. EDIT: Pic of my teriyaki wit barely any sauce on it. Only ate some of it. I've never seen such lack of sauce. In some cases they give you a small container of extra sauce.

Under new management, new menu (4/14/23)

Monica S.

As of 4/14/23, it is under new management with a drastically changed menu. They no longer offer sushi (in fact the sushi bar is completely gone) and they have no more beef, only lamb. You can see two business trucks parked outside that show you what the new owners previously specialized in. Prices have also changed.

Lauren S.

We love an update!! Happy to report that Happy Express is still doing a phenomenal job of providing fresh, delicious food. I ordered via Yelp today and went with an Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl rather than sushi rolls. So. Satisfied. My order was delivered quickly and easily, can't complain there. You're given the option of greens or rice as the bed of the bowl - I went with rice. Greens, avocado, cucumber, shoyu, and ahi tuna complete the bowl, and then I asked for a side of their spicy mayo to put on top. I can't resist the stuff. Delicious. The whole bowl tasted fresh and was the perfect lunch for a warm Friday afternoon. Run, don't walk, to try out Happy Express! Can't speak highly enough about their delicious food.

William L.

I came by here for a quick lunch in the Auburn area and we ordered two of their teriyaki specials - teriyaki chicken & chicken katsu and teriyaki chicken & Mongolian beef. The chicken katsu was very crispy and juicy and was better than their teriyaki chicken, which was a little dry. The Mongolian beef was good but on the sweeter side. At first I was a little upset that even though we were dining in, they served our food in takeout containers and disposable utensils, but it was really convenient when we packed the leftovers to go. We didn't notice their extensive selection of sushi options until after we ordered and noticed an entire separate menu for Japanese options, so we might come back to try those a different time.

The service was quick, food was full of flavor, the location is low key and was not busy, very clean! Leave satisfied EVERY SINGLE TIME

Rich S.

Had to knock it down the 3 stars for completely removing beef from the menu and replacing it with lamb. Very odd for a Teriyaki spot. Indian cuisine sure, but the beef short ribs were why I came here often.

Fran T.

Called twice to order and no answer believe it or not they called me back to take my order they initially said they couldn't deliver due to the icy weather. So I decided to pick up and placed my order. When I went to leave I couldn't get out due to the ice in the parking lot of the apartment where I was staying, I called them back and told them that I wasn't able to get out and had slipped up on the ice. They then volunteered to bring it to me since I was unable to get out. That in an of itself earns 5 stars. The food as you can see from the pictures is quite a lot of food and it was very tasty. The sesame chicken was flavorful and the fried rice had a good taste, not salty. The steamed broccoli was perfectly steamed. Would definitely recommend this establishment the food was great and the customer service exceptional.

Honey garlic chicken. Used to be amazing, now it's overcooked, not crispy, and underwhelming flavored. A waste of money.

My family used to love this place, however under new management the food has changed. Our favorite dish was honey garlic chicken, it was tender with a crispy outer coating and a sticky sweet honey garlic sauce. Now it is over cooked, not crispy, not sweet and underwhelming flavored. When i told the new owner, he said it was because the previous owner was using dark meat. I told him that i never had it with darkmeat amd he told me that I could believe it or not. He did not offer to remake it, return my money or do anything to "fix" it. So I paid $16 for a dish the was left on the table with only one bite missing. We will NEVER be back. That doesn't even cover the mediocre teriyaki and egg drop soup. Don't waste your money, there are much better choices in Auburn.

Yana S.

Service was great and place was clean. Food was mediocre though, ordered chicken teriyaki, spicy chicken teriyaki and a California roll. Spent quite a bit for the quality of the food.

White tuna & salmon nigiri in the front. Yellowtail and sweet shrimp in the back.

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Quality and consistency is the key. Nice caring people who want to please their customers is the cherry on top. I have had lunch here 9 times and every meal was great quick clean and served with a smile. Try this his place and be happy. read more

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I have to say I believe their ratings are artificially raised there is no way this place is 4.5 stars! Don't visit if you're looking for good sushi! All sushi rolls were covered in an unnecessary mayo sauce, it's better than Safeway sushi but I'm always Leary of and sushi restaurant that feels the need to cover every roll in a sauce I like to enjoy the taste of the roll such as the rice which didn't taste like sushi rice by the way. Rolls kept falling apart. it was over priced for the quality really poor quality of sushi if that's what you're looking for. we didn't have any teriyaki so I'm unsure if that is any good maybe it's mind blowingly good. The pluses they were very nice and friendly we ordered fried rice as well and it wasn't bad not fantastic but decent read more

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Jessica S.

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I'm so glad this place is in Auburn! Really nice ladies that run it, and yummy food. The sushi is fresh and high quality. The only thing I've had that was bad was the mackerel teriyaki, it was soooo fishy I couldn't even smell it much less eat it. But beyond that I'm still giving them the thumbs up, because our service and experience are always consistently positive when we eat here. read more

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Kris S.

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My favorite restaurant in Auburn, Wa. The food is always delicious! The staff is warm and friendly.

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Nicolle N.

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My new favorite teriyaki spot! The place is very clean & The staff is very friendly & wants to make sure you enjoy your meal. Had three different types of sushi & all the fish was fresh. They mentioned they don't use frozen fish unlike other places & I could tell. The sushi was one of the best I've tried. The Lion King roll is delicious!! We also got the Mongolian beef & it was so tender! Definitely coming back :) they also have some Korean dishes but aren't posted on the menu ...have to ask for it :) read more

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Dashing D.

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This place is great!!! I am tired of traveling far to go for sushi. We were desperate and thought to check yelp and found this place!!!! Great reviews and great food. Plenty of choices for everyone. There are plenty of choices. It's a Japanese and Chinese restaurant. It's clean and excellent customer service! Our family looks forward to coming back. read more

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Unknown G.

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4 years ago

I ordered $90 worth of food, enjoyed everything but 2 things, I asked if I can get a refund for just those two things and the lady swore at me and told me I was full of Sh*t. Very poor customer service. never going back there again. The sweet&sour chicken was not good, and terriyaki chicken. Thats all I complained about: Smh read more

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Grant G.

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Sushi is good. Vegetable fried rice was bland and so was the Mongolian Beef. Stick with the sushi and you will be fine.

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Elizabeth N.

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I can't stop coming here! Look I get it trappers sushi is pretty good. However I've never followed the masses. I like to move around and try different places. Well I've found the one in Happy Express and don't move around as much. When I find a place that does it for me that's it. The sushi and other menu items are really good The staff is very friendly as well and that to me is just as important as the quality of the food. One other thing is the prices are fantastic! I highly recommend Happy Express read more

Happy Express - Eun is amazing and so is the rest of the staff! - Japanese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

Happy Express - Food is fresh, yummy and well priced! - Japanese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Ula L.

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Sushi was freshly made. They were nice enough to take us in after closing time. Don't have any complaints. I was a first timer and they gave me a stamp card as well. read more

Happy Express - Lion king roll & Alaska Roll - Japanese Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Cristy R.

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7 years ago

My friends and I regularly come here on Friday evenings. We always have a rather large crowd and the service is always Uen and her staff and sushi chef is consistently on point and amazing. They are attentive and consistent. We are always very appreciative for their service. read more

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Dee C.

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Came here with my family today. We really liked it! Very friendly and attentive staff. Food came really fast and tasted good! We got various dishes, each were delicious. We will definitely come again. read more

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Buggy B.

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6 years ago

Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed! From presentation to great flavor, fresh ingredients and generous portions, we were over the moon happy with the service at Happy Express! My husband and I enjoyed the sushi, and the kids loved the yakisoba and fried rice. We will definitely be ordering again soon! read more

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Angela P.

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My family loves this place. They have something for everyone. We love the fresh sushi and delicious rolls. My kiddo loves the teriyaki. It was the best kept secret for a few years and now seems to get pretty busy on weekends but they still do a great job. So yummy. read more

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Jirah S.

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I've been coming here for a little over a year now. This is seriously my favorite teriyaki spot in the world. I have never been disappointed AND the service is good. Do yourself a favor, check this out and try the honey garlic chicken. Absolutely to die for. I'm literally eating this right now and had to pause mid bite to write this. They have no damn RIGHT being this good. Amazing. read more

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Yvette A.

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I came here based on the reviews on yelp and it was everything I wanted and so much more. Their food and customer service was absolute perfection and I will probably be back again tomorrow to eat here for dinner! read more

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Salina W.

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Love eating plus the ladies are very lovable. The food is really delicious and it in walking distance which is a plus

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Tye P.

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We have eaten here several times. The quality of service is awesome, after our first visit they remembered our names and treated us like old friends. The food has a unique spin from a traditional teriyaki/sushi menu. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family. read more

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Allen P.

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After several visits, I have decided this is the go to place in Auburn for teriyaki. But there's much more. Order one of the bento box specials and try a little of everything. Great food, equally good service and a pleasant atmosphere. I may go there for lunch tomorrow. read more

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Andrew M.

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My daughter and I ate here once while in the area for a school competition. I must say, finding this place in Auburn, I was pleasantly surprised. The quality was great, the quantities decent, and the price acceptable. I'm not going to give it 5 stars because compared to other locations I frequent, it's not quite there. But for the area, it's far and away the my favorite place. read more

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Kristina C.

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Below average teriyaki and Chinese food. One and done. Why the good reviews? Look at the ethnic composition of Auburn. If you're in Auburn and want good quality teriyaki/Chinese, go to Asiana Teriyaki by The Outlet Collection. read more

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Maryna S.

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the sushi was fresh and delicious! nice place, very clean. very friendly service ! yes, I recommend!

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Stacy O.

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BEST Hot and Sour soup I've ever eaten! No gelatinous goop from using corn starch, and freshly made when you order. I'll be going back.

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Camila D.

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This is a new place and I'm glad I found it. It's a very cozy place, the food was very good and the staff was very friendly. I've being looking for an authentic yakisoba and I finally found it. read more

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Vanessa G.

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Nasty! This places has bugs and the lady tried to blame it on me saying it had came out of my purse. Excuse the heck out of me but no, that bug came from between your stuff. Dirty place. read more

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Dima K.

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We tried this place few weeks ago and we were quite impressed. The chicken teriyaki is soft and not burned like we usually see at other places. The sushi was perfect . We've tried sushi at teriyaki places and usually it's ok. This place is an exception, they make better sushi here than some sushi places we've been to. We even ordered to go last night and quality was the same as dinning in. This is my new to go teriyaki sushi place read more

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Andrea A.

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My husband's best friend was told while waiting in line to get sushi by a chef that if he wanted to speak Spanish on his cell phone, to go outside. When asked to repeat himself, the chef flashed his knife to show that he was serious. read more

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Mari P.

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My husband and I stopped by for the sushi and it was delicious! We had the Alaskan Roll, Killer Shrimp Roll and the Alligator Roll. Everything we tried was excellent. The server and chef were also very kind and attentive. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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Elyse M.

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The staff is very friendly, recommended me a delicious sushi roll based on my likes, and delivered the food to my car. Found my new sushi spot in auburn! read more

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Jessica T.

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The ladies behind the counter are always friendly. My daughter and I like to try a different roll each time we go and so far we have enjoyed it each time. A small treasure here in Auburn. Quality ingredients, fresh and flavorful options. read more

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Matthew S.

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You get what you pay for in life. Inexpensive but still decent food. I really liked the sweet and sour chicken. I paid the extra dollar for the fried rice and would recommend you not do so. It was not good. I also ordered the chicken teriyaki with regular rice both of which I enjoyed. read more

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Terrsa S.

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We tried this on a whim with low expectations... but the food was delicious! The two Asian ladies who were serving were friendly and efficient. We had a Lion King roll and it was super fresh. The sushi counter showed off fish that looked very fresh. My spouse ordered teriyaki and it was great. I also have to comment on how CLEAN this restaurant is. The staff obviously care and take pride in their establishment. read more

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Leighton S.

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I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Good kind hearted people behind the counter and polite.

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Chariya S.

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Hubby called to place an order in advanced for our take out. They were very prompt and courteous. Everything we've ordered were delicious and inexpensive. Wished we would have taken a picture first before devouring it. We had an order of chicken teriyaki, 2 orders of spicy tuna roll, 1 order of baked scallop roll, 2 orders of poke bowl, 1 order of the LV roll, & 1 order of California roll with salmon on top. Our bill came to $80 something. The reason why it's not a full 5 stars is because the poke bowl could use some more proteins(they skimped out on the portion) and more sides. read more

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Autumn A.

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AMAZING!! The food here is so good, sushi and teriyaki is so good. My favorite is the Unagi bowl-Mo, one of the women that worked there, was so sweet and kind! I made friends with all the employees instantly. They are dedicated to creating a wonderful dining environment and providing the freshest noodles and sushi. Go here you won't regret it!! read more

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Delicious food that came quickly (lunch time) and tasted fresh! The restaurant seemed to be clean (didn't use the bathrooms though). And the staff was super nice!!! read more

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Sushi prices were good, and tasted great! I had a deep friend tuna roll, my husband had the rainbow eel roll. We also had good teriyaki chicken and honey walnut chicken. There's a good sake selection. The two ladies working the floor were so sweet, they helped suggest sakes. The lady behind the register later brought us complementary nigiri can't wait to go back and try more. Thank you! read more

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Demond D.

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Tried this place because it was close to work. Was pleasantly surprised. Great food, nice staff. Come here for lunch at least twice a week

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James S.

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This is a fantastic restaurant with very friendly owners and wonderful food! The sushi bar is the best!

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LaShaunda D.

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Absolutely great! Everything we ordered was delicious. Sent back for more appetizers cause they were amazing. Staff was nice, patient, friendly, and accommodating. Place was spotless! It has been hard to find a good Chinese Food Resturant in the area. I will return! read more

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530 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
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(253) 329-2356
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Hours

What time does Happy Express open?

Happy Express opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Happy Express close?

Happy Express closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Happy Express is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Happy Express take credit cards?

Yes, Happy Express takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Happy Express have catering options?

Yes, Happy Express does have catering options.

Does Happy Express serve alcohol?

Yes, Happy Express serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Happy Express allow dogs?

No, Happy Express does not allow dogs.

Does Happy Express have TVs?

Yes, Happy Express has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Happy Express have bike parking?

Yes, Happy Express has bike parking.

Does Happy Express have parking?

Yes, Happy Express has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Happy Express wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Happy Express is wheelchair accessible.

Does Happy Express have free WiFi?

Yes, Happy Express has free WiFi.

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(47 reviews)

3.6 mi

This is our usual spot for sushi here in federal way and since our last visit we've come a hand…read morefull of times and our experience has been great since. The service is very attentive and friendly, I'm sure it has a little bit to do with us not being served by the same lady anymore lol. The ambiance is always pretty chill and the music selection is great. I always catch us singing the songs to ourselves while eating They just updated these menu and prices aren't that drastically different but I'll say their chicken teriyaki is 23 bucks! I wouldn't normally order teriyaki at sushi but it was for my nephew so I had no choice, it was delicious but growing up in Seattle charging almost 25 dollars for teriyaki kinda blew my mind. Besides that we had a great experience and will continue to come back.

Super clean restaurant!!! Waiter greeted us immediately upon entering the premise…read more Super fresh fish!!! Grill salmon was cooked perfectly'!!!

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Nami Sushi

Our new favorite! We've gone two weeks in a row, everything we've had has been good. Food looks so…read moregood as soon as it comes out that we haven't taken a good picture yet We get the Any 3 rolls combination. Complimentary miso soup! As soon as they seat you they offer water or tea! Service is quick and every wait staff has been so kind. Cozy and calm ambiance with mid-century modern decor/furniture. The booth chairs need reupholstering but otherwise no negatives from me! Last call is 9:30pm, they close at 10pm (we've only gone on Monday evenings).

It's one of those place where you need to visit at least once or twice a month because it just hits…read morethe right spot . ***Hot tea and miso soup is complimentary when dining in so feel free to ask if they forget to serve. Usually they would be on top of it unless they forget because they are so busy. It's always good to ask just in case it did slip their mind. I like the color and the vibe inside because it feels modern but you can still feel the warmth when dining in. My favorite is the superstar so that never goes away from our order whenever we go in. This time we're trying different ones like citrus salmon and Seahawks

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My three favorites

Sushi Kaunta

I almost don't want to leave a review, space is already limited. :)…read more The fish is so fresh, the chef tells you exactly where everything is from, and freshly grated wasabi. I always just get sashimi, so I can't speak to anything else. Since it is a one man operation it is reservation only and no take out. Very much worth it to take the effort and make a reservation. You will need to preorder with your reservation so he has exactly the right amount of product, I do like that aspect of it.

We finally tried this place and it didn't disappoint! It's reservations only and it seems like they…read morebook out daily. You do have to put a $40/person deposit but it gets refunded once you pay for your meal. There is street parking available. The place is very small which makes sense since he only serve 1 group at a time. This might be my personal opinion but Because it's only one group, I hoped it would have been a little more interactive, like the chef could have explained his technique and skills while we were waiting or at least let us see what he was doing. We sat at the bar table but it was blocked by a counter so we couldn't see anything and he didn't talk and we had to wait around 15 minutes for our first dish. Foodwise: 10 piece nigiri --- love the different fishes that was available and all of them has their own distinct texture and flavor. My husband who loves nigiri said it was a fun experience. Scallop inari - scallop was cream and soft and smooth, I think the sweetness was a little overpowering though. Seabass crudo --- for how little there was of the fish itself, there was a lot of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. After finishing the fish, I was hoping to have some bread to eat more of the oil. Special maguro don--- I love this dish - the fish melts in your mouth, the rice went well with the fish and the wasabi was delicious. Price was also very reasonable for the quality of fish. Overall, it was a good experience, I definitely would recommend

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Chef's Choice Nigiri Set $45 for 12 pcs

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Sashimi Donburi - Premium Kaison Don half serving

Nori Sushi

4.6

(187 reviews)

4.6 mi

If you want sushi and udon noodles then this hit the spot!!…read more The location is near the salon and 7/11 so it kinda looks like it's Hiding in between. Once you find the spot there's no turning back lol. The inside of the place has an amazing atmosphere, the guys that usually make the sushi are friendly and will answer any questions you have. My cousin and I would always come here when we're craving for sushi or whenever we just want to treat ourselves with good food once in a while.

I (45 year old Black woman) had dinner with my date (54 year old White man). The moment we sat…read moredown, the server seemed annoyed. She kept looking at me in a judgmental manner, and seemed annoyed whenever I asked her a question. When it was time to order drinks, she sarcastically asked me 'would you like an apple juice?' Yes, as a beautiful Black woman, | look much younger than my 45 years! However, I did not go out to a dining experience to be judged. POOR SERVICE!!

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Special Order O-Toro HandRoll Maguro / Bluefin Tuna HandRoll

Tokyo Japanese Steak House

It's such a fun place to go and watch them cook in front of you. They're comedians and social…read moreentertainers all in 1. This place is definitely expensive.So plan on that. Minimum $30 a plate . brown rice is 6 dollars more per plate . You do get a lot of food.I will say that. If you're thinking about taking someone here for a special occasion, it's definitely worth it

Tokyo Japanese Steak House was my first teppanyaki experience. They have been around for over 20…read moreyears (originally as Tokyo Japanese Steak and Sushi house), but not sure if there was change in management or if they just got rid of sushi on their menu and rebranded. The interior is HUGE and can easily fit a couple of hundred people if not more. They have a bar in the front and a small resting area, which needs to be bigger to accommodate the people standing around waiting for a table. Despite the size of the restaurant, they only use a quarter of their restaurant at a time, likely because they lack workers. On a weekday evening at around 7pm, we waited over 40 minutes for a table even though there was plenty of seating to be had. Tokyo serves a variety of different meat and combo options including filet mignon, chicken, scallops, ribeye, shrimp, calamari, etc.. Each combo comes with miso soup, side salad (iceberg lettuce with tomato and shredded carrot with ranch) , and a bowl of white rice with the option to upgrade your rice to fried rice for $6 more. They also have complimentary piña colada sherbet for dessert. For my meal, I chose the CALAMARI + SCALLOP combo. For those who have never had teppanyaki before, it's as much about the show as it is about the meal. It's an interesting setup as you and your party sit with other parties around a large grill- it's social dining. After you get your soup and salad, the teppanyaki chef brings his cart over to the table and lights up the grill with alcohol and oil for a fiery opening. He then starts grilling food and puts the food directly on your plate depending on what people ordered. For the first course, the teppanyaki chef grills mushrooms and onions for all. He then flips eggs and makes fried rice. Afterwards, he starts grilling the meat and then grills another round of veggies (bean sprouts and cabbage) for everyone. There are two dipping sauces: A1 Sauce and A2 Sauce. A1 (soy-based) is used for beef and chicken and A2 (mayonnaise-based) is used for seafood. I personally preferred A1 much more than A2 as it was sweeter and less watery. Then again, both sauces fell flat in my opinion. It would have been better if they had provided teriyaki sauce instead. Unlike the usual CALAMARI rings that you get at most restaurants, they grilled a steak of it and cut it up into small pieces. It was moist but kind of rubbery with little taste. The SCALLOPS were better than the calamari, but I can honestly say they weren't super sweet or flavorful either. I tried a bite of my companion's FILET MIGNON and I regret not getting that instead. It was moist, juicy, and tender. Now I know to order steak when I go to another steak house. Portions are generous and I was stuffed by the end of the meal. With that said, prices are between $20-$30 per person and other than the piña colada sherbet, I can't say that I was impressed by the quality of the food; the food was just bland. Our chef, Sonny, was extremely nice, personable, and attentive, putting on a fantastic show for our party. However, as aforementioned, the general service was on the slower side and I definitely wouldn't wait 40 minutes again for a meal. The atmosphere is dark and the music is loud and so you can't really have a conversation with the people around you. The interior is also worn and dated and in much need of a refresh. Overall: 3/5 for food, 2.5/5 for service, 2.5/5 for atmosphere

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Sushi Konami

This place is damn good. Full stop…read more I'm so tired of sushi restaurants feeling like I've walked into the same spot wearing a different font. Dragon roll? Yep. Rainbow roll? Sure, love her. Fresh and delicious is table stakes at this point. What I'm actually looking for is creativity--something inventive, exciting, new. Not papier-mâché. Not arts and crafts. Just... something I haven't already eaten a hundred times. Sushi Konami absolutely gets it. The appetizers alone deserve their own standing ovation. The breaded oysters are fantastic, especially drizzled in the chili sauce on the side. And then there are the "monkey brains"- basically a large mushroom stuffed with cream cheese and crab, battered and fried into a tempura ball of joy. Does it sound like it could stop your heart after one bite? Possibly. Will you regret eating it? Absolutely not. Just bring a defibrillator and a positive attitude. The rolls are consistently unique and interesting, the kind where you read the description and think, Okay, I trust you. It honestly feels hard to go wrong here. And if you're more of a traditionalist, no worries, you can still get your dragon roll or rainbow roll and be perfectly happy. Highly recommended. Already looking forward to my next visit.

Our go-to sushi spot, and honestly only one after trying so many different ones within the area…read morebecause you can't beat their combined food, service, and cost. We always get the three set combo because it's a steal and quality is always great! We go at least once a month and the host/server always remembers us :') Super sweet and every time we are there, there are visible regulars there just based on interactions we can see/hear amongst the guest and employees. Go early otherwise you'll run into their dinner rush! Even pick up orders are always flowing. I think all that tells what a great establishment Konami is!

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Haru Haru Sushi & Teriyaki

Restaurant is cozy with limited seating. No sushi bar…read more Menu is very large with many different options. Love all the beverage options they offer. Service is quick and friendly. Kim took great care of us. def recommend

*vegan review* Delicious and filling vegan sushi options!…read moreNot just one, not just two, but FOUR vegan rolls on the menu - and all are delicious! Our favorites were the spicy vegan tuna roll and the vegan Haru roll. The vegan Haru and vegan california rolls are made with tofu so they have more protein and are more filling than a cucumber roll/avocado roll. The waitress was also lovely. We'll be coming back for sure!

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Large Haru Poke Bowl

Smoke & Cedar Steakhouse

Under the Kiawe Tree dinner 5/17/26. They had a Oh Hana band…read morethat was lovely and I really enjoyed the entertainment and the hula dancers. So fun! Service at this restaurant is exceptional! I've always had a great experience at dinner or special events here. The wine pairings are always amazing. Come on out and have fun at one of these events. You will be surprised at how much you will enjoy the food, wine and drink pairings. So much fun and so good!

**TLDR:** **THE GOOD:** Go for your birthday! They hook you…read moreup and make you feel special! By the way, I still dream about the dinner rolls. The maple bourbon bacon is as delicious as it looked! Their sides are amazing and so are their mocktails!! **THE BAD:** They do not do to-go orders. Most items are separately priced, so you buy a steak and then you buy your accompanying sides. **THE UGLY:** The steaks were cooked terribly, and when reheated turned into an inedible chunk of meat. We ordered a medium-well/well-done ribeye and it came super bloody/medium-rare. Here is the Play-By-Play of our experience: Omg! Their dinner bread is so freaking amazing--I actually dream about it, and the bacon appetizer is to die for! I had some fancy strawberry mocktail. It was delish! The only letdown was the ribeye steak, which was super unfortunate since that's exactly what we went for. I took my sister there for her birthday, and the staff was incredibly kind. They walked us through the menu, gave her a customized birthday card, and brought out a complimentary dessert. It was a very sweet gesture, and all of our side dishes were completely delicious. The only issue--and it's a huge one--was the steak. We wanted to share a steak because we were ordering so many sides and appetizers. My sister hates pink meat because it looks like blood to her, whereas I love medium-rare. I was totally willing to take one for the team for her birthday, so we explicitly explained to our server that we needed it cooked somewhere between medium-well and well-done (light brown all the way through). The server also talked us out of the dry-aged option, and I convinced my sister to get a ribeye instead of a New York strip for the rich, marbled flavor. When the steak arrived, it looked pink from the melted butter on top, so I tried to hide it from her. But once we cut it open, the entire thing was a perfect medium-rare. Great for me, but definitely not what we ordered! My sister didn't want to complain because the staff was so sweet, but this is a steakhouse--getting the temperature right is a big deal. It's like ordering an iced coffee and getting it steaming hot; it's just wrong. I showed the server that it was completely pink in the middle, and she offered to cook it more. We all know sending a cut steak back ruins the meat, but I hoped my sister could at least eat some of it. When it came back, it was in a weird state--gray on the inside with a bright red skin on the outside, likely from being nuked in a microwave or thrown under a broiler. Worse yet, the center of both halves was *still* raw and pink and kind of gray... I pointed it out again, but nothing came of it. We didn't even get a discount or an offer to try again another time, which sucked for our first visit. In hindsight, the kitchen didn't let the steak rest because all the juices immediately pooled on the table when we first cut it. I love a juicy ribeye, but this was the exact thing that grosses my sister out. She took a leap of faith trusting me and the steakhouse, and now she'll probably never let me pick the meat options again, lol. While our server took great care of us, the free birthday dessert is standard policy for anyone celebrating-- They didn't give us any sort of accommodation for the inedible $100 steak. Which was super disappointing because it would have made our experience easier to digest. The bread was fabulous, the bacon was to die for, the sides were amazing, and the mocktails were as fancy as ever! I might give them one more shot to see if the kitchen was just having an off night. If the steak still fails, I'll just go back strictly for the dinner rolls! It was just disappointing because everything else, including my mocktail, was absolutely fabulous. You'd think if they mastered all of that, they could handle a classic ribeye.‍ I haven't been back yet. I tried to go recently with my husband while staying at the hotel, but he wasn't feeling well. Since they don't do to-go orders, we couldn't eat there at all.

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Margarita

Aberdeen Cafe

Very good Hong Kong food in Auburn. Good flavor for the all the food, definitely hits the spot if…read moreyou are wanting Cantonese food around Auburn. The lemon tea is also very good, you can request it less sweet which I appreciate. Cute small restaurant interior, service is good but not super attentive because they only have 1-2 people working (likely the owners).

Came in and we weren't really welcomed warmly. Thought it was a language barrier until I heard the…read morewoman speak. My toddler didn't want to sit still so my parents took him outside. It was only then that I was given more attention because she thought we were leaving. When I said I was ordering to go she relaxed a bit. The servings are small. I know it's dim sum but for the price, it's higher than what I am use to. However, the food was pretty tasty I will give them that. Might try it again.. we'll see... but the treatment and experience the first time makes me reconsider.

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Shiu Mai Steamed Chinese broccoli

Pho J

The people that work there are always so kind and caring with everything they do to serve their…read morecommunity and customers. I love seeing that at any moment that the owner has time to speak with her customers, she comes out and makes sure they're doing well and if there's anything that she can do for them. This is me and my husbands 2nd time going there and we love how caring they are no matter how long our order takes. I would definitely take the time to drive 15 minutes to go eat pho here no matter how much closer there's one closer to home. The food is amazing!! I could never want to go anywhere else. Funny to say, any time that I go anywhere else now, I feel terrible for skipping on Pho J. The feel of the restaurant when we walk in is so heart warming.

This is my favorite pho shop in Auburn. I have been eating here for…read more23 years and seen many changes and different owners. The owner now is such a sweet woman. Works hard and short staff but she still makes sure she serves quality food and I love her pho

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Scallop and shrimp garlic bread thing. I forget the name but DEFINITELY will order this again.

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Hot stone pho comes with all the cuts

Lezzet Brunch

I came here specifically for the Turkish Breakfast. I've got a thing for the variety of foods that…read morecome in a Turkish Breakfast and I've gone a couple places that serve it. This place is pretty impressive! The meat is cooked, they give you a variety of jams and dipping things for your bread. The servers are super friendly and the place is aesthetically pleasing. The only issue is seating is minimal. And it gets BUSY. Not sure if there's a large Turkish community in this area as it's the place where I normally find it but absolutely delicious!

This was our second time visiting this restaurant, and unfortunately, both experiences were…read moredisappointing when it came to customer service. We understand that the restaurant was busy, so we patiently waited for a table. However, after being seated and placing our order, we waited another 20-30 minutes for our food to arrive. While the food was good, the service was extremely slow. The most frustrating part happened when we ordered an extra pancake for our child. Our server told us to pay for it when we were leaving, which sounded fine. After waiting another 20-30 minutes, we went to the cashier only to be told that we should have ordered it at the front counter. If that had been explained to us earlier, we could have done so right away and avoided wasting more time. The food was enjoyable, but the poor communication and slow service left us disappointed. Sadly, this is the second time we've had the same experience.

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Liv J.

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6 years ago

There waitress just went viral for calling a 16 years old a n***er!!!! We have brought this to the owners attention and is sticking up for the racist server Christina Danielle and making excuses for her. This is sickening, will no longer get my money again! read more

Lilah T.

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6 years ago

It was my first time eating from here. A lot of them are good for me and I was so glad I found them here. Happy Express Food ordered directly through them, and they gave me a better offer than the highly recommended menu price! read more

Chris M.

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7 years ago

Very attentive service and good food including the sushi. We have nothing to complain about. Everything we have tried has been good. Fast, attentive service and good food for a really fair price. We will be back. read more

Lucille G.

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6 years ago

The food is magnificent. -- time we come, we leave with big smiles on our faces, full bellies, luxurious ones. I certainly have to eat again here. Highly Proposed! read more

Jessica T.

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7 years ago

They ladies behind the counter are always friendly. My daughter and I like to try a different roll each time we go and so far we have enjoyed it each time. read more

Amber L.

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6 years ago

The food is horrible and you have a very racist employee working there, along with her threatening minors with violence. Her name is Christina. read more