Happy Chef — Restaurant in Burlingame

honestly this place was decent in 2023 but things changed. prices went up, food got worse, portions got smaller, and the service is deplorable. i thought id try this place again but idk why, considering they want you paying about 15 dollars for the lunch "deal"... but today was the breaking point for me. im honestly disgusted, theres egg shells in my fried rice. and not just a little bit, like atleast the amount of shells from a singular egg. hair in food was a semi regular occurrence too. so disgusting. entrees are now way worse as well. do not eat here. restaurants a few blocks down the road are 10/10 times the better pick, and now even a better pick for value. this place truly doesnt deserve the business. ive tried so hard but nah its over 😭😭oh and its dirty on the inside. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️my goodness im never eating here again and...

Happy Chef not a 4 star restaurant. It’s a hole in the wall Chinese place that’s not clean. The service is mediocre.

I ordered the Generals Chicken with rice for the lunch special for $8.00. It looked and tasted like sweet and sour chicken that was slightly spicer. They used both red chilies and jalapeño in huge pieces. The taste was slightly bland and overly sweet. Lots of oil was on my plate after. No water was offered and I was afraid to ask as the place didn’t look great.

I’m all for mediocre cheap Chinese good, but at least make it good. I get Chinese food at least once a week and every time you get soup and some type of appetizer (one egg roll) included.

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The photos look legit. Rating was high and I'm in the mood for some ABC style chow mein (the thick round noodle).

The chicken chow mein was not bad. Tons of wok air. I liked the fact that it has lots of vegetables. Decent size noodle. Only thing is, it's a bit too salty and has a little bit of bitter after taste. 澀味. I suspect it's the soy sauce? Could be the salt. Or overcooked soy sauce. Otherwise, it's...