Stumbled on this Chinese place after a long drive and wanted to get some take out. I asked the lady helping us if there was anything Gluten free (made with Tamari) I wasn't sure if she quite understood because she quickly said yes yes we make everything to order. We were a bit reluctant to order because my husband has celiac but we went with a couple things to share. I got wonton soup for myself and 2 dishes she said they could make gluten free. I found it interesting that the entrees don't come with rice and you have to order the amount of rice you want. It also cost extra for chili sauce so you can see how quickly all of this can add up. The food itself was fine, wasn't the best Chinese food or anything. I felt like I needed to add soy or more sauce to the dishes because they didn't have a lot of flavor. Especially with them making them gluten free somehow. The white sauce was just ok ya know? The thing I did enjoy most was the noodles with small pieces of bbq pork. The wonton soup had only broth and 2 wontons, that's it. Every wonton soup I've ever eaten had more than that. Whether it be spinach, other veggies or even a couple shrimps. It was rather bland. We spent about $45-50 read more

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I picked some walnut shrimp up for my son on the way home from work and it was so deliciously perfect... I had to take a couple of bites when I got home before I gave it to him because it smelled so good and I could not believe how and fresh and perfect it was... they made it fast and they're so polite and nice... I really recommend them.. read more

I was really excited when Happy Garden became available on Doordash- I really enjoy their food but they had previously been a little out of range for me to get on my lunch break. On my most recent visit I got their lunch special of sweet and sour tofu with steamed rice and won ton soup. They have a lot of lunch special combinations to choose from if you like a little variety. I didn't get it this time but I can also say from experience their hot and sour soup is the perfect thing if you ever feel under the weather. This family-owned business has been around a long time and with all the challenges small businesses face these days I am so glad they have endured. If you want to support local business this is a great place to go with a lot of delicious options at a fair price. read more

This Chinese restaurant is a hidden gem in Sonoma. My first impression when I walked in were to walk right back out because lack of ambiance that I was seeking. But the delicious food made up for the ambiance. Chicken fried rice was very yummy and even the kids enjoyed it. The service was also fast. read more

Popped in for lunch while running errands. Good food, good prices, quick amd very friendly people. I'd absolutely there again. read more

Ordered take-out and it was very good. Everything was tasty, the food was delivered hot, and was very happy with the choices.

Wonderful local Chinese restaurant. Great choices and combination lunches and dinners. Quick and friendly service. Updated menu. A good option for Sonomans and visitors. read more

Happy Garden is our favorite Chinese restaurant in town, Lisa and her family are always so friendly and serve delicious food. Eating here is also a great way to support local! read more

I've been coming to this place since the early 90s and have never really been disappointed by the hospitality, portion size, or pricing. It is a family run business and I couldn't be more pleased with everything. Try their Kung pow chicken it's fire. read more

great customer service food is great and pricing is great nice quiet place to eat with your family

Greats family restaurant, been coming here for many many years, authentic Chinese food from an amazing family run business. Always best service and quality food. read more

The best Chinese Food in Sonoma. I have lunch there once a week. Mongolian Beef! Lisa and David are always friendly. read more

Best Chinese food in town. Have been going to this place for over 20 years and it never lets me down. Food is delicious and Lisa is very kind all the time read more

They food is very delicious and affordable. It's a great small family owned restaurant. Didn't have time to take a picture but it was a great portion for 6. read more

Sonoma Happy Garden - Chinese Near Me - Sonoma, California

On a recent trip to Sonoma, we had a hankering for some Chinese food and ordered some tasty food from Happy Garden. Lisa took care of us, and she was a delight. We enjoyed Kung Pao Combination, Chop Suey, Pot Stickers, Hot and Sour Soup, and Veggie Egg Rolls. While not very traditional, Happy Garden is one of the few Chinese restaurants that has Chop Suey and Egg Foo Young. Happy Garden is tucked away in the same shopping center at Whole Foods on W. Napa, in Sonoma. We ordered our food to-go, and it was ready on time and well packaged. read more

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Food is good, people are friendly and the price is reasonable! The ambiance is quite and piece full. read more

Great Chinese food. Local family run restaurant that always has great service. My favorite dish is the Mongolian beef. It has a nice spice to the meat. This paired with fried rice is amazing! Will be back! read more

1st time coming here for lunch and it was okay my expectations was not met I really wanted the authentic sweet and sour chicken with onions and bell peppers in it and I got just plain meat with sauce on top plus the cheese wontons are plain with light filling I've had plenty of cheese wontons that tasted very good I'm not sure if I'll come back to this restaurant ima lil disappointed I'll try others and hope for the best read more

If you haven't had their walnut shrimp you have been living your life wrong. One of the best Chinese food restaurants I've ever been too. Everything made with love and quality. read more

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Excellent quality in food and always great. Prices are Good for a couple or family night out to dinner. Atmosphere is nice and the family who run the restaurant are always very welcoming and friendly. Our favorite place for Chinese food in sonoma read more

Good food, pleasant atmosphere, great service! We always enjoy our time here. Do recommend this restaurant!

Sonoma has some great cuisine but I try to find some good Chinese food. Not great just good at this point. Pros : friendly staff, fast service and reasonable prices. I enjoyed the egg rolls. Cons: the food. The wonton soup lacked flavor. The broth was more like just hot water. The sweet and sour chicken was dull and lacking any flavor. read more

We ate here in November 2019 (pre-Covid!) on our last evening of a wonderful trip to Hawaii and Sonoma wine country. We were leaving the next day from Oakland Airport; we had finished an amazing wine tasting at Bedrock in town, there was a festival going on in the town plaza with jillions of people celebrating. So we were in great moods and feeling a bit deflated knowing we must now return to reality. So we wanted a simple and good meal, and we chose Happy Garden because it was walking distance from the plaza and our nearby hotel. Food was decent and non-memorable, simple surroundings, maybe generic. But, it served its purpose: a decent meal to finish off our stay and get back to the hotel to sleep. read more

I've been coming here for many years and it's always the same. Great food, fast and friendly service! My favorite dish is Kung Pao chicken. The chicken is always fresh and tender! The hot and sour soup is also excellent! Give them a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

Incredibly mid Chinese food. Mandarin chicken was squishy and flavorless. Fried rice and chow mein were bland. The Mongolian beef was actually flavorful and tender, so that was our favorite of the meal. Overall, we would choose the other Chinese restaurant in town over returning here. read more

I was highly disappointed. I come here often with my family. Today i came in for dinner by myself and i ordered the same combo my daughter gets a $16 combo they added $2 to change the entree to orange chicken. I also, had ordered an egg flower soup togo that was amazing. But my plate was horrible. The chow mein was greasy and flavorless. The rice had literally 3 tiny pieces of bbq pork and barely any veggies. But the most disappointing was the orange chicken. Only 5 small pieces with almost no sauce. I was so sad i didn't want to eat. Like $18 for a plate of mostly chow mein that was the worst I've ever had here. I would've given one star but the soup was great and so hot it was still hot when i got home to Napa. Service was Okay even though the guy has to be asked for ever single thing. But he was more friendly when i was leaving. read more

Sonoma Happy Garden - An orange chicken combo plate for $18 - Chinese Near Me - Sonoma, California

Always good food. Served up quickly. Loads of choices on the menu. Staff are friendly and helpful. Recommended.

I used to get take out here regularly. I ate here recently and was sorely disappointed in the quality of the food. the flavors were gluey and flat. the only thing I'd ever order again is the Moo Shu sad! read more

Yessir! Great food and service! Nice clean place too. We chose a couple vegetarian dishes (and replaced chicken with tofu in one) and they were perfectly happy doing so. Prices are decent. LOT'S of regulars kept coming in to pick up to go orders so that's another good sign. Thanks for the great meal! We said we'd be back and we certainly will be. read more

Being from the City I wasn't sure if any restaurant in town could match what one would find in San Francisco when it comes to any sort of ethnic or specialty food aside from Italian. Yet when a family member bemoaned how there's no real Chinese food in Sonoma I thought I should investigate and see what is available. Happy Garden I'm pleased to say is a hidden gem of a place. I refer to it that way because it is nestled almost invisible amid the cluster of shops that surround Whole Foods supermarket. My sister wanted to do take out and surprise other family waiting at home after a morning of errands and routine duties. She was paying for it and being on a budget she kept it simple. She got one of the five lunch specials, as take out, similar to the "dinner for two or three-" A,B,C, 1,2,or 3. On such a busy but rainy and rather winter-dreary day we enjoyed Egg Foo Young, Won Ton soup, Pork Fried Rice, Cashew Chicken and Mongolian Beef. A delicious and delightful meal which almost instantly brought me back to San Francisco in happier times. Next time I will definitely get more of the Won Ton Soup, yummy and on a winter day it is comforting. And I will get some pot sticker dumplings, another favorite. Service is good and staff is friendly and eager to accommodate to ensure you enjoy the food and come back for more. And, that I will. read more

Sonoma Happy Garden - Happy Garden does Take Out. Our lunch for home was Egg Foo Young, with Pork Fried Rice, cashew chicken and Mongolian beef. - Chinese Near Me - Sonoma, California

Excellent tasty food. Excellent service by the delightful owner, Lisa. A happy place.

If your looking for the taste of old school Chinese, like that special Friday night out with your parents when you were a kid, this is the place. Always friendly, I always pick up on my way home. Pork Fried rice delicious. Always fresh tasting and hot. Perfect for when you are craving Chinese. read more

Happy Garden is my go-to place for Chinese food in Sonoma! I've been coming here for years and it's always a hit. Today, we got the seaweed soup, broccoli beef, special house chop suey, and spicy beef chow mein. The flavor of the dishes is authentic and not greasy. There are always one or two very sweet ladies working and both have such great energy. Portions are large and definitely enough for a late night snack or lunch the next day. I highly recommend giving them a try if you're in the area. Thank you, Happy Garden! read more

Awful food and terrible atmosphere. We saw cleaning supplies as we walked in. Place had strange smell and cooks were yelling in the kitchen. Still we wanted to try the place. I asked for shrimp chow mein with extra vegetables and emphasized I wanted lots of vegetables and waitress said I should order vegetable chow mein and pay for shrimp extra. The only vegetables were 3 pieces of broccoli and a few slices of carrots! Where were the mushrooms, asparagus, baby corn, red peppers, etc.? The noodles had bad after taste and I suspect were cooked in rancid oil. I ate only 4 bites. I told the waitress I didn't like it and she shrugged and charged us anyway. That is a horrible way to treat customers! We will never return to this very unhappy gardenless restaurant. read more

From the amazingly friendly staff to great food, Happy Garden does Chinese food the right way and always great tasting. The ability to add or subtract items in a dish makes even the pickiest person happy. Definitely recommend to stop in or order out. read more

The flavor is IMMACULATE!! If you are looking for good, comforting Chines food, go to Happy Garden! We usually order for take out and the wait is about 20 minutes. The front "desk" person is always kind and has our food ready to go. We are 4 adults and it is usually around $100. Combo plates are the best! There is enough for two meals! And the food tastes AMAZING reheated! read more

We have found our go-to Chinese Restaurant in Sonoma. We just finished our lunch here at Happy Garden Restaurant in the Whole Foods shopping center and it was just what the doctor ordered. The spices were used gently and mindfully. Very delicate and layered. The ingredients are fresh and the dishes are made to order. Yum! Thank you Happy Garden, we will be back next week and the next week and..... read more

Now, you will eventually have BEEF, in the Mongolian beef, won't you? Seriously, this place is laughable. My order was basically onion and bell pepper. And bland at that. I thought some of the other exaggerated with one star. Nope. It's that bad. read more

Happy is the demeanor of the owners & serving staff. They are friendly and cheerful. All the regular diners are greeted by name. Food delivery to table is fast. I did not see a garden in this strip shopping center. The food prep is below average. Fails for flavor, mouth feel, aroma, and plate appearance. Ingredients are crappy and the cooking skill is mediocre. My $7.50 combo lunch with crispy beef and fried rice was terrible. Won tons in the starter soup were gloppy, doughy, undercooked belly bombs. In my job I'm a road warrior, 100% travel, I eat out everyday. I like & seek out small family owned Chinese food places. Sad to report that the food at this one sucks. Panda Express serves way better food than Happy Garden. read more

The lady was angry she quickly sat us down and got us out quickly too, not gonna lie I think we spent 30 minutes there. Food was not the best tasting. read more