Happy Good Friends Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Newark

From the moment I walked into this Chinese restaurant, I could tell it was going to be a good experience. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and just enough background noise to feel lively without being overwhelming. The staff greeted me with genuine warmth and attentiveness, making me feel welcome even before I sat down. They were incredibly polite, answered my questions with patience, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my visit.

The service here is one of the standout qualities. Everything moved at a comfortable pace—not rushed, but not sluggish either. I appreciated that they checked in at the right times, not interrupting the flow of the meal but still making sure everything was going well. Even small gestures like refilling water glasses without needing to ask really stood out to me. It showed they care about the customer experience on a level that’s becoming rare these days.

As for the food—it’s consistently excellent. You can taste the freshness in every bite, and there’s a depth of flavor that suggests the recipes have been honed over time and prepared with real attention. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, it’s clear they don’t cut corners. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared, well-balanced, and made with quality ingredients. You don’t need to know the names of the dishes to know you're enjoying something made with care and intention.

Cleanliness is another major plus here. The dining area was spotless, and I could see staff regularly cleaning and keeping everything in order. The restrooms were also well-maintained, which is a big deal for me when judging a restaurant. It’s always reassuring to see that kind of consistency and commitment to cleanliness because it reflects the way they handle everything else too.

I’ve also ordered takeout and delivery from this place, and even then, the quality doesn’t drop off. The food arrives hot, well-packaged, and still tastes amazing even after the trip. They clearly have systems in place to make sure every customer, whether dining in or eating at home, gets the same top-tier experience.

It’s rare to find a spot that checks all the boxes—great food, respectful and professional service, a clean environment, and a feeling that you’re genuinely valued as a customer. This restaurant nails it every time. I’ll continue coming back and recommending it to friends and family. If you’re looking for a place that gets all the details right without trying too hard, this is...

I don’t recommend nobody to come to this Chinese store to eat or to order this Chinese restaurant over charge people one day I order a order of shrimp fried rice and she charge me one day $12 dollars and then 3 days later i order the same order and want to charge me $18 dollars they are both of crooks if you don’t calculate what your buying from there they will get you for your money and I confront it her and she kick me out the restaurant and then she start it laughing like it was funny and at that! they give you recook food to people that they cancel there order i know somebody that use to work there with them and she told me that they be doing very nasty things with people food that they don’t like like Afro American people also there bunch of thieves They will get you for your money and at that they are Races You have to watch them when they cook your food. Do not trust these people....

Over priced and cheap on seasoning/portions. I order pork fried rice with wings combos and pork fried rice with rib tip combo, it came out to $32. I don’t mind paying more for better quality but the rice was bland and the meat could have used more sauce. It also appears that they flipped the container upside down because the food was on the smaller side of the container (the lid), see photo attached for a better understanding. The container isn’t as deep as the foam ones were and if you use it upside down as they are, you get even less food. Not...