Happy Express

This place is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to. Held a 40+ event at their banquet…read moreroom and all my guests raved about the food, especially the salt & pepper chicken wings. The honey walnut shrimp was also the 2nd favorite and the black pepper beef short ribs was the third. Overall pricing was excellent for the quality, and the service from Lau and his team was exceptional. I look forward to having dinner here with my family in the future, and also having another bday party in their banquet room.

After seeing some of my elite yelper buddies gave them good reviews, and this place was just down…read morethe street we decided to check it out for a late lunch. Off of central in Kent closer to s 277th street. There was only one young person in the place with us. Two guys working the place. The owner who catered to us, and the cook. Not sure why I never heard of this place. Owner said they have been open for 3 years now. The food came out fast. We actually ordered too much we had it for three more meals at home. I think overall the food was good. Like I was telling the owner I normally drive to Canada to get Chinese food, or San Fran for dim sum. I'm pretty hard to please. But since I like to support local, I'll bring my friends here another time for lunch. The decor was minimal but nice. From the outside it looked like it was closed, and like it was a home or doctors office. It's right next to a bikini barista. So we missed it the first time. It's a brick building. The tea was really good. The perfect amount of Chinese leaves, and it was nice and hot for a cold blistery day even if it's almost spring.

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Pork belly with shredded radish

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Aberdeen Cafe

4.1(69 reviews)

1.1 mi

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).

South folks who don't want a Bellevue or Seattle trip this place is IT! Shrimp rice roll did not…read morehold back on the shrimp,, the fish fillet had a moderate kick of spice and the tripe was flavorful. Everything tasted homemade and was great! The auntie is one manning the kitchen yet brought our 8 dishes within 20-25 minutes. Please be patient as you're not going to get a super attentive service so ask for everything including chili oil upfront.

Inside dining, very quiet

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Shiu Mai Steamed Chinese broccoli

Kampo Cuisine - Auburn

3.8(105 reviews)

0.1 mi

My husband picked up takeout from this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. Food was…read moredelicious, fresh, and great portions. I was also told the service was amazing. It seems this is only takeout and not a dine in restaurant. Regardless of that we will definitely be returning to order more food

This place is delicious!! Everything I've had here is incredible. The people are fantastic.read more

Golden Four. Pretty good portion.

Our takeout

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50. House Special Chow Mein

China House

3.7(165 reviews)

0.7 mi

Turn and burn business trip to my corporate offices resulted in dinner here with traveling partner…read moreco-workers. I love Americanized Chinese places, and these nice folks do a great job. I went off my grid with a sizzling beef entree, and liked it. The flavors were good, but the beef itself wasn't as tender as some other places I have been to. But that is certainly a first world problem lol. Dining partners all enjoyed their meals, and the ladies that took care of us were very sweet and accommodating. It was a great choice for dinner, and we all had a lovely time.

This is a great Lil Chinese place. The server and the cook who came out and refilled glasses (might…read morebe the owners) both were very nice and attentive. The server let me modify my order and get the kung pao with the combo meal so I could get soup with my order which was really nice! The food was great! I will definitely come back here again. While I was here there was a group of like 12 in the back for some meeting, so any group size can come here.

View from my table.

Deep Fried Almond Chicken to go.

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Lunch Combos

Nine Way 玖味

4.4(116 reviews)

3.8 mi

Another place that let me down. Based off reviews, I had high hopes but walking in I was…read moreimmediately taken by how empty it was. But it was early and I assumed it would pick up. (In transparency I do want the assurance of customers enjoying food sitting around me when I eat). The food, was only middle of the road, with a dish or two being below our expectations. Sitting in an empty, strip mall restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year, I was let down by everything, from the service, to the food and the ambiance.

I was hoping to find the old Nine Way taste here after the Nine Way in Redmond became Noodle Nine…read more Unfortunately, this place fell short. The maocai was generally fine, and had a similar taste to the old Nine Way, though the meat quality was not as good IMO. However, the appetizer dish that we got which used to be one of my favorites (the spicy garlic pork belly) was awful. I don't know if it was just because it was frozen and thawed or something went wrong with the cooking or maybe it was just raw, but the fat on the pork belly was extremely mushy and honestly had the texture of wax or something. It was truly disgusting and I ended up just having to spit it out. Would not come back here--unfortunately even Noodle Nine is far better than this.

Inside

Handmade dumplings

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Pig ear

Hibachi Buffet

3.2(524 reviews)

1.2 mi

Regarding the origin of the buffet, the most widely circulated theory is linked to the Viking…read morepirates of Northern Europe during the 8th to 11th centuries. · Nordic Viking Era (8th-11th century): To save trouble, the Vikings simply laid out food for everyone to take on their own. This custom was preserved in Sweden and gradually evolved into the Smörgåsbord (Scandinavian cold buffet), which is the direct and continuous ancestor of the modern buffet. · France (18th-19th century): The French adopted the word "Buffet" (originally meaning a sideboard or serving table) to describe this self‑service style of dining and promoted it among high society. · Perfection in Japan: The modern buffet model we know today--featuring cold dishes, hot dishes, desserts, and a wide variety of options--was established by the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in 1958. · Las Vegas: The now‑popular "all‑you‑can‑eat" model originated in Las Vegas, USA, in the 1940s. Casinos offered cheap or even free buffets to keep gamblers on the premises, a strategy that quickly became widespread. · Introduction to China: The buffet was introduced to China in the 1930s, initially appearing only in foreign‑funded hotels. It was not until the late 1980s that it reached the general public through tourist joint‑venture hotels. Here's the English translation of your review: Ambience: This buffet restaurant seems to have been around for a long time. You can tell it was quite luxurious about 10 years ago. Relatively speaking, it's still fairly clean. Taste: There is a huge variety of options, covering dozens of items including Chinese stir-fried dishes, Western food, Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki, fruit, seafood, salad, as well as drinks and ice cream. I mainly tried the Chinese stir-fried dishes, boiled shrimp, and teppanyaki. Considering the price per person, I think every item met my expectations. Service - unexpectedly good: From asking how many people in our party at the entrance, to guiding us to a table and asking if the seat was comfortable, to explaining the dining process, and clearing plates during the meal - all of it was very good. Room for improvement: Some of the items are pre-made dishes that only need simple deep-frying or grilling. Pre-made dishes can be categorized into a few types: easy to cook, easy to eat, easy to heat. Based on my experience in the industry, the essence of pre-made dishes is really an issue of trust. If the selection is done properly and customers don't experience any adverse reactions after eating, then it's a good business.

My husband picked this restaurant we wanted something different than we normally go to and you…read morecan't really go wrong with a buffet when you're hungry. Though the place is busy, we were seated right away . It was very affordable, and the quality of food was good

Dinner with friends!

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9/8/25

Lucky House

3.3(483 reviews)

5.3 mi

The food was good and service was quick. Restaurant had an old feeling. I would go back. We decided…read moreto give the place a try since it was near by. The pork buns with the sticky honey was probably our favorite.

If I could give them zero stars I would. Husband and I have eaten dim sum here many years. He…read moreordered kung pao chicken and he was hospitalized with salmonella. Was very sick for ten days. Health department interviewed him to determine where he got it, and it was the Lucky House. Should have paid attention to the OK health department rating... never again. Avoid!!!

Steamed dim sum cart (Dec 2023)

Sticky Rice in Lotus Wrap

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Lucky Star

3.3(157 reviews)

4.9 mi

Ordered food to go. Quality was great. Food was ready when i hot there. MuShu Chicken. Always great…read morefor take out.

As far as I'm concerned, this is industrial food masquerading as Chinese cuisine. Everything tasted…read moreexpanded, extruded, and engineered rather than cooked, then drenched in soy sauce and flavor enhancers to disguise the quality of the ingredients. The people who ordered it genuinely enjoyed it, so clearly it has an audience, but I found it to be a cheap imitation of what good Chinese food should be. Perhaps not the worst I've had, but certainly not something I'd return to.

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Restaurant dine is unavailable due short of staff. Take out only!!!

May May Hong Kong BBQ

4.2(270 reviews)

3.7 mi

This is still my favorite, and in my opinion, the best Chinese restaurant in Federal Way and…read moresurrounding areas. Their ingredients are very fresh and they have a good variety of dishes including barbecue favorites like Char Sui (bbq pork), roasted duck, pork belly, and more as well as dishes like hot pots, noodle dishes, fried rice, and all of your favorites. Some gems on the menu that you may not have tried before are Chinese cauliflower with sausage, the pork and tofu hot pot, the wonton egg noodle soup, the honey pork chops, and the 2 item bbq plate with bbq pork and duck. I have ordered at least 25 or 30 different things off the menu and each one of them has been phenomenal. The staff are super friendly and kind and will help you with menu recommendations if you aren't sure what to order.

Food is delicious, comes out fast, and portion is big for the price. Lunch special is available…read moreMonday through Friday for $15, which includes rice/fried rice + soup. My favorite is Chinese Broccoli Beef Chow Fun (dry) 干炒芥蓝牛河 - nice wok flavor, good balance if meat and vegetables, and large enough for 2 meals. $17.5 is a steal. They also have roast duck and BBQ pork, which is mediocre.

Inside.

House special chow mein with crispy noodles

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4. Beef with Snow Peas & fried rice

San Wok Express

4.3(201 reviews)

7.8 mi

Decent Chinese Food is hard to find. Back in the day Chopsticks across the street was good, then…read morenew owners took over the prices went up, portions went down and the quality of what was served declined. Sans Woks did some things very well and other not as good, but as long as you stuck with the items you like, it was an overall solid spot. New owners took over about 18 months ago and I was excited, they claimed to keep the old recipes, while adding more items to the menu. On my first visit the portion was generous and the flavor was OK. The Hot and Sour was not the same, but I liked the Orange Chicken more. However, as I returned, portions got smaller, flavor got weaker and the chef ignored my requests for more heat and more seasoning. The last couple visits the food was flat out terrible and I now refuse to return. Unless they make significant changes, I don't see them remaining open. It's a slap in the face to the name, if you are not going to honor the original restaurant, CHANGE YOUR NAME.

Just reported FRAUDULENT $49 charge made on my credit card from this place . I saw other reviews…read morethe same thing happened to them, and that they only accept cash. KARMA KARMA KARMA

Flowering cactus in the entry hall

Inside of a fried spring roll

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Liv J.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Vlad K.

4 years ago

Looks like they changed owners some time in the past 6 months if your looking for the old food and quality you will be disappointed.

Mike H.

8 years ago

Great spot that opened a month ago and so far so good been in several times and always great tasting sushi and great fast service!!

Desiree V.

235

7 years ago

Some of the most fresh fish I've ever had! Must try! I Love it here and the workers are always so friendly.

Deanna A.

6 years ago

Delicious food, good pricing, and amazing customer service! Highly recommend everyone to go there

Kalameli P.

5 years ago

They were so lazy with how they made my food. Presentation is key and they did not care at all.

Larry M.

4 years ago

The food was delicious and many choices ,inside eating and out side ,there is beer and sake

Elleri M.

6 years ago

Actually, we really enjoyed this place, and it's a restaurant that never disappoints you.

Sammie P.

5 years ago

FOOD was delicious!! VEGAS rolls is a must!! Would definitely recommend and go again....,

James S.

6 years ago

great food great taste great people very clean place very good price I Love this place

Mike W.

8 years ago

Great sushi, fast and fresh. The staff are very nice. Highly recommended.

Dean D.

3 years ago

Raise the prices 4 bucks. New owners. Not going there anymore

J B.

8 years ago

Read the 300 other reviews, good and affordable food.

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