The struggle is real when you're looking for an authentic mom-and-pop Chinese spot on a Monday;…read moremost in the area are closed! That's why finding Happy Garden was such a relief--it's truly the last of a dying breed. Tucked away in a small town, Happy Garden offers that classic dine-and-takeout experience you just can't duplicate. Stepping inside and tasting the food is an instant trip back in time, delivering those unmistakable classic Chinese takeout flavors from the 90s. Everything on the menu was a hit, from the rich and comforting Egg Drop Soup to the perfect Sweet-and-Sour Chicken. The quality is consistent, traditional, and deeply satisfying. Adding to the experience, the customer service was warm and genuinely good. For food this classic and comforting, I am more than willing to make the 30-minute drive. If your craving demands authentic, old-school Chinese cuisine, Happy Garden is the destination.

I've been going to Happy Garden for 2 years now, ever since I moved to Gibsonville. It's been my…read morego-to for Chinese take-out. The food is always really good -- though to be fair, I usually stick to the same few things: orange chicken, dumplings, beef and broccoli, and their rice. For Mother's Day weekend, I was craving Chinese again and decided to branch out and try the 'house special chow mein.' Because they offer both chow mein and lo mein on the menu, I did a quick search (ChatGPT and Google) to make sure I understood the difference. Everything I read said they're basically the same kind of egg noodles, just cooked differently -- lo mein is soft and saucy, chow mein is tossed in sauce and lightly fried for a crispier texture. Even on Happy Garden's own website, it says under Chow Mein that the dish comes with rice and egg noodles. And "house special" usually means a mix of meats and veggies, which sounded perfect. When I got the order home, I opened it and realized the chow mein was literally just cabbage and other veggies, with shrimp, chicken, and what looked like duck. No noodles. Now, I could've let that slide -- I get that every restaurant does things a little differently. But this was the first time I've ever gotten chow mein with zero noodles. So I decided to call and explain what I expected and what I got. The woman who answered was hard to understand, and after I explained the issue, she took my name and number. When she repeated it back, it didn't sound right, so I repeated it -- and she snapped, "umm yeah, that's what I said!" I apologized and said it just didn't sound right, I was just clarifying. She said the manager would need to call me back and review the order. About 5 minutes later, the manager calls. I start explaining what happened, and she keeps interrupting. So I pause and let her finish -- she goes on about how they make their chow mein. I say, "I get that, I'm just saying mine didn't come with noodles, and I expected noodles based on what chow mein usually is and what your webs--" She cuts me off with "What website!? What website!? Where did you order!?" I tell her, "Ma'am, I ordered from YOUR website, happygardengibsonville.com or whatever. It says under the chow mein category that it comes with rice and rice noodles. So that confirmed, in my mind, I'd be getting noodles." Now, if she had just calmly let me finish and then explained that their chow mein doesn't come with noodles -- just those little fried noodle chips in a bag -- I would've said, "ah, bummer. Can I place an order for lo mein?" That would've been fine. But the tone, the attitude, the defensiveness, the unwillingness to even hear what I ordered and why I expected what I did -- that's what killed it for me. So unfortunately, even though they're right down the street and I've always been happy to support local, I won't be going back. They don't deserve my business.

Unbelievable. In Siler City I find a tiny Chinese joint that REALLY cares about their food…read more HOMEMADE dumplings made from fresh ingredients. SO GOOD! I ordered the hunan beef lunch special with egg roll and pork fried rice. I asked for steamed dumplings as well and was REALLY happy that I did. The dumplings are fresh made and loaded with savory meat, green onions and a nice sauce. They are bigger than I'm used to and I would call that a meal for one in and of itself. The egg roll was perfectly fried with a thin crispy skin. Great flavor came through with no nasty refrigeration taste. I did not need duck sauce. This is what I imagine an egg roll to be until I'm disappointed. Again- it was fantastic. The hunan beef had a tremendous portion. It was not loaded with sugar like it normally is. You can taste the ingredients. I found it very mild with no spice. I will ask for it to be made spicy the next time. Large chunks of vegetable that were left crunchy and a great portion of pork fried rice to accompany it. Wonderful. I highly recommend this place. It was fantastic.

Fair at best. Restaurant old and needs help. Won't be back...food was marginal. No egg…read moreroll....spring roll greasy and almost inedible.

You know that this Chinese restaurant is legit when there's a constant stream of customers when…read morethey're closing in less than an hour. This is a true family run business when they have their kids helping out. It's the typical take-out setup with some dine in tables. I ordered take out & was handed a heavier than expected bag. My General Tso's chicken dinner combo was very good. Chicken was super fresh & flavorful. Portions were very generous.

This is my favorite chinese restaurant ever i've been going there since i was a kid and nothing…read morecompares!!

I placed my order online and it said the wait was 25 minutes. We arrived 40 minutes later and the…read morefood was not ready. We waited for another 50 minutes to get our food. I went in to check on our order and they had just told my husband it would be 5 more minutes. We got it 20 minutes later and when we got home the dumplings were cold. While we were there two different people came in for their order that was called in and were told they didn't have their order. Also, another man came to pick up his and he waited for a while then asked how much longer it would be. They said another 10 minutes and he canceled his order. It seemed that the only orders they were filling were Door Dash and not online orders (that must be paid for ahead of time) or call ins. When I asked why it took an 90 minutes from the time the order was placed until we got it all they could say was they had been very busy. No apology or trying to make it right.

I decided to eat here on Friday, despite questioning the smell in the restaurant. Had been too…read moreloud, I would not have. Another factor was, even though I was the only one in there when I walked in, many groups of people started coming in either to pick up takeout or to have lunch inside. They did not disappoint I ordered the shrimp Penang curry, which is not on the menu for lunch, but it was what I wanted based on a photo from someone else. The flavors were amazing and it had some kick, just an FYI, if you don't like any more than mildly spicy they also offer brown rice, which I forgot to order, but nonetheless, my dish was delicious.

I was in town for the Zoo and needed some Asian food in the area. I stumbled upon this Thai spot…read morewith great reviews and had to try it out! This spot is located in the shopping center of Food Lion on the side. There were plenty of parking places in the area. Upon entering here, the dining area was very intimate and had a nice feel to it. The owner greeted us and was super nice to seat us right away. We ordered the Pad Thai Seafood Combination, Green Curry Beef, and Sesame Chicken Kid's Meal. The Green Curry Beef was amazing with the right flavor. The fried rice tasted awesome. The Pad Thai was great as well. The kids' meal sesame chicken had a huge portion where an adult could be full. Service was awesome where the owner kept asking if we were okay. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for Chinese/Thai food in the Asheboro area. I will be coming back when back in town again. See attached photos!

Was very pleased to see the Gluten Free and Vegan menu board! Yay! Can't wait to try it.read more

This is the best Chinese food in NC! The food is always hot and fresh made to order, highly…read morerecommended!

The food is always nice and fresh, love grabbing dinner from here. No complaints so far!read more

This was an awesome experience for a native New Yorkers, the Bao was wicked delicious and the…read morePeking Duck rivaled what I have had in Chinatown NYC , and the impressive hospitality was so special.

Tried this place for first time tonight. Very impressed with the menu diversity. We had crab…read moreRangoon, Singapore noodles and Szechuan beef. Portion size was outstanding, probably two meals for us. Prices moderate to slightly high depending on the option. Only issue I had was both our dishes were very salty. Maybe we just haven't had authentic Szechuan for a while, but it was very salty, especially the Szechuan beef. My taste buds were numbed and it wasn't spice. Otherwise we liked it very much.

Pretty good Asian food for a mall food court. It's no PF Chang's but its tasty.read more

Really enjoyed this! My hubby and I really wanted Chinese, we had been to the big buffet in town…read moreyears ago and were headed that way. After reviews we decided not to go there. While in the mall we found this place, he got the teriyaki chicken with lo mein and it was amazing! I got the sweet and sour chicken with lo mein and it was just as equally wonderful. We will definitely be back!

The best Chinese food! We always drive from Mount Airy to Dobson when we crave Chinese. Their sweet…read moreand sour chicken with egg fried rice is my favorite. The service is always 100%, the owner is so friendly.

Don't get anything on the salt free menu. It was the nastiest food I've ever tasted and the smell…read morewas rank. I'm not sure what the meat was but it sure didn't look like chicken or steak and it sure didn't taste like it either

This place is unbelievably good. My wife and I stop here ev when we travel to see family. One on…read morethe way there and one on the way back. Both times we can't get enough of how flavorful and satisfying the food tastes. The noodle dishes have such good flavors that catch and hold onto the bouncy homemade noodles. The dumplings have a simple texture and softness to them that hold up until you bite in and they explode with the filling. We haven't found a bad dumpling combination yet. You do order outside on a kiosk so plan to eat at a picnic table or your car. Sometimes they have a small room open where you can eat.

Very solid meh. It's ready fast, is warm and soft and comforting, but tastes like nothing. I don't…read moreget the hype.