The food was too salty, the portions were small, the prices were different from what was on the menu, the hygiene was poor, and the service was not good. I was so disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
M
pretty good food! The menu has their price changed, but rice with gravy is around 7-10 dollars, still affordable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sandy Yang
Careful! They gave you fake price menu, you will end up paying with a lot more money .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Jayson Yeung
This is the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. Bad customer service, workers would be rude to customers unless you’re Fuzhounese, the food was horrible, and the plates and spoons were oily and greasy. I asked the waitress for plastic spoons because we ordered soup but she gave me spoons that looks like it was previously use before with oil and grease on it. So, then I asked her if she could gave me a new pair of plastic spoons and she gave me an attitude and rudely said, “You’re just eating a small amount of food”. I’m definitely never coming back to this restaurant ever again!
Qing Dong
The fish was spoiled. Felt like throwing up afterwards and had an upset stomach throughout the night.
Andrea Miller
VERY Unsanitary very unprofessional don’t go there We found a bug on the food and the manager refused to even apologise for it and when I said I can call the police he said go ahead
Percy Jones
The lady tried to fight me over a dr pepper that she slammed on the table, in my face. Also was yelling at me.
Bryan Little
The worst Chinese food I've ever had in my life.
Grace C.
Beware of this place.Don't go!! DISHONEST..plus Lousy food and services service Couple days ago, my husband and I were looking for a new place to have our lunch .We walked by and decided to give this little hole in the wall( grease table,not so clean floor and NO Air conditioning) a try .We ordered 3 appetizer:-House Special Wok Ho Fun($2.00) ,Taro Cake ($.75), Pork in Sticky Pork Ball in Soup ($3.00) Also for entree :Beef Stew with Curry Casserole($11.95) and Braised Pan Fried Noodle($9.95) ..Our calculation (base on their menu -both eat in and take out)price was :$27.65 total before tax and tips.However , when the bill came , it was $40.00..So we asked where was the difference coming from , the owner-who is also our "provide zero service" waitress -said the price had changed ,that's the price.. We all spoke Mandarin .Why didn't she tell us when we order our food that menu prices changed ? I understand the inflation..things are getting expensive..but it's so unfair to customers without knowing the true cost when ordering.. This restaurant posting food pictures with prices outside the store to lure customers in..their menu and takeout menu playing the same tricks..Dishonest is worse than lousy food and service , no wonder this place was so empty during lunch hours At the end ,We didn't want to argue , just paid ( cash only) and left,will definitely not going back and advise others no to . A block away ,There is Arping restaurant -also a hole in the wall- that serve the same kind of food ...better taste and most important...Honest to the customers!!
Kirk Rotger
Excellent and authentic Fuzhounese food at very reasonable prices. The selection is fantastic and many of the dishes are otherwise hard to find. Highly recommend.
The fish was spoiled. Felt like throwing up afterwards and had an upset stomach throughout the night.
Kathleen S.
By the standards of Chinatown holes-in-the-wall, Happy Garden Palace's service is off-putting. But I've come to realize that part of that is managing our own expectations. The restaurant seems to do a large amount of takeout business via phone orders. The steady stream of customers entering to pick up and pay for their food takes the staff's attention away from customers dining in. This was a bit of a surprise, since the interior has large round tables with lazy susans, seemingly to appeal to large groups and a dine-in customer base. The first time we entered Happy Garden Palace, I was shocked that no one properly welcomed us or took our order. We had to chase down a harried staff member to place our order, only to find that we were not necessarily given preference for dining in. We left in a bit of a huff and opted for another, slightly more attentive location that day. However, after two failed Seamless delivery orders (despite being on the platform, they do not accept anything but cash payment), we decided to give Happy Garden Palace another shot. Prepared to be patient, we sat at a table by the entrance and ordered a cold peanut noodle, hongshao fried fish dish, and taro and duck noodle soup. To our delightful surprise, all three were delicious. The fried fish was so expertly done--not too oily or crispy at all--but beautifully tender and flavored. This was the star of the meal. The taro and duck noodle soup and cold peanut noodles were also superb. Happy Garden Palace seems to cater to locals who love its authentic Fujianese cooking and good prices. While there were people dining in, my guess is that ordering by phone for takeout offers a much more efficient experience. That said, I'm glad we experienced the local treatment and would absolutely reorder the fish.
Rumble Ice
This is the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. Bad customer service, workers would be rude to customers unless you’re Fuzhounese, the food was horrible, and the plates and spoons were oily and greasy. I asked the waitress for plastic spoons because we ordered soup but she gave me spoons that looks like it was previously use before with oil and grease on it. So, then I asked her if she could gave me a new pair of plastic spoons and she gave me an attitude and rudely said, “You’re just eating a small amount of food”. I’m definitely never coming back to this restaurant ever again!
Sherry Xu
I almost ate this fly, I called in to tell them that I found a fly they offered another order I said I don’t need it I’m just letting you know. They blamed there’s a fly bc they have the door open, that’s really not an excuse. I also told them it was bland today they said if it’s not good don’t eat here again, trust me I won’t.
The food was too salty, the portions were small, the prices were different from what was on the menu, the hygiene was poor, and the service was not good. I was so disappointed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
pretty good food! The menu has their price changed, but rice with gravy is around 7-10 dollars, still affordable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Careful! They gave you fake price menu, you will end up paying with a lot more money .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
This is the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. Bad customer service, workers would be rude to customers unless you’re Fuzhounese, the food was horrible, and the plates and spoons were oily and greasy. I asked the waitress for plastic spoons because we ordered soup but she gave me spoons that looks like it was previously use before with oil and grease on it. So, then I asked her if she could gave me a new pair of plastic spoons and she gave me an attitude and rudely said, “You’re just eating a small amount of food”. I’m definitely never coming back to this restaurant ever again!
The fish was spoiled. Felt like throwing up afterwards and had an upset stomach throughout the night.
VERY Unsanitary very unprofessional don’t go there We found a bug on the food and the manager refused to even apologise for it and when I said I can call the police he said go ahead
The lady tried to fight me over a dr pepper that she slammed on the table, in my face. Also was yelling at me.
The worst Chinese food I've ever had in my life.
Beware of this place.Don't go!! DISHONEST..plus Lousy food and services service Couple days ago, my husband and I were looking for a new place to have our lunch .We walked by and decided to give this little hole in the wall( grease table,not so clean floor and NO Air conditioning) a try .We ordered 3 appetizer:-House Special Wok Ho Fun($2.00) ,Taro Cake ($.75), Pork in Sticky Pork Ball in Soup ($3.00) Also for entree :Beef Stew with Curry Casserole($11.95) and Braised Pan Fried Noodle($9.95) ..Our calculation (base on their menu -both eat in and take out)price was :$27.65 total before tax and tips.However , when the bill came , it was $40.00..So we asked where was the difference coming from , the owner-who is also our "provide zero service" waitress -said the price had changed ,that's the price.. We all spoke Mandarin .Why didn't she tell us when we order our food that menu prices changed ? I understand the inflation..things are getting expensive..but it's so unfair to customers without knowing the true cost when ordering.. This restaurant posting food pictures with prices outside the store to lure customers in..their menu and takeout menu playing the same tricks..Dishonest is worse than lousy food and service , no wonder this place was so empty during lunch hours At the end ,We didn't want to argue , just paid ( cash only) and left,will definitely not going back and advise others no to . A block away ,There is Arping restaurant -also a hole in the wall- that serve the same kind of food ...better taste and most important...Honest to the customers!!
Excellent and authentic Fuzhounese food at very reasonable prices. The selection is fantastic and many of the dishes are otherwise hard to find. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food!
The fish was spoiled. Felt like throwing up afterwards and had an upset stomach throughout the night.
By the standards of Chinatown holes-in-the-wall, Happy Garden Palace's service is off-putting. But I've come to realize that part of that is managing our own expectations. The restaurant seems to do a large amount of takeout business via phone orders. The steady stream of customers entering to pick up and pay for their food takes the staff's attention away from customers dining in. This was a bit of a surprise, since the interior has large round tables with lazy susans, seemingly to appeal to large groups and a dine-in customer base. The first time we entered Happy Garden Palace, I was shocked that no one properly welcomed us or took our order. We had to chase down a harried staff member to place our order, only to find that we were not necessarily given preference for dining in. We left in a bit of a huff and opted for another, slightly more attentive location that day. However, after two failed Seamless delivery orders (despite being on the platform, they do not accept anything but cash payment), we decided to give Happy Garden Palace another shot. Prepared to be patient, we sat at a table by the entrance and ordered a cold peanut noodle, hongshao fried fish dish, and taro and duck noodle soup. To our delightful surprise, all three were delicious. The fried fish was so expertly done--not too oily or crispy at all--but beautifully tender and flavored. This was the star of the meal. The taro and duck noodle soup and cold peanut noodles were also superb. Happy Garden Palace seems to cater to locals who love its authentic Fujianese cooking and good prices. While there were people dining in, my guess is that ordering by phone for takeout offers a much more efficient experience. That said, I'm glad we experienced the local treatment and would absolutely reorder the fish.
This is the worst restaurant I’ve ever been to. Bad customer service, workers would be rude to customers unless you’re Fuzhounese, the food was horrible, and the plates and spoons were oily and greasy. I asked the waitress for plastic spoons because we ordered soup but she gave me spoons that looks like it was previously use before with oil and grease on it. So, then I asked her if she could gave me a new pair of plastic spoons and she gave me an attitude and rudely said, “You’re just eating a small amount of food”. I’m definitely never coming back to this restaurant ever again!
I almost ate this fly, I called in to tell them that I found a fly they offered another order I said I don’t need it I’m just letting you know. They blamed there’s a fly bc they have the door open, that’s really not an excuse. I also told them it was bland today they said if it’s not good don’t eat here again, trust me I won’t.