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    Happy Bowl Express

    3.6 (201 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    HAPPY BOWL EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Tan P.

    It's been well over a decade since we've eaten here, and glad it's still here. The renovations at this strip mall is helping make this restaurant relevant and attractive. The restaurant is clean and there is plenty of parking nearby. The service is quick, where you order and they build your plate as you select your entrees and sides. The price is similar and comparable to other fast Chinese food places. Their noodles are tasty because they don't make it too oily and add lots of vegetables. They have an extensive menu that is displayed on video monitors, and can make all menu items on request. The food on their hot food line look good and tasted good, too. We will likely return since it is in a very convenient shopping center in Camarillo.

    That's about 4 quarter size pieces maybe if that!
    Lisa G.

    God I miss the OG owners the little old couple ...... Normally I love their BBQ Pork.... Unfortunately today I got the 1/2 pint of BBQ Pork and a container of the fried wonton noodles... which was ridiculously priced now! The expensive crispy noodles were stale and the BBQ Pork was ALL FAT ... the pic is literally all the meat I received. It's a shame the prices went up and the quality of food went way down!

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    2 months ago

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    Ate there last night, the food was awful. Threw it away after a few bites. Never again....

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    5 months ago

    New owners I believe, food is delicious. Generous amount with servings and great service.

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    7 months ago

    Amazing service, food, and vibe. Workers are externally friendly and always welcoming.

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    8 months ago

    Bad quality of food not professional the food made me sick. always lonely no people never again going there.

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    9 months ago

    Customer Service is great, and food is great. Portions are big enough for two people. I will recommend this place to everyone.

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    1 year ago

    Service is always nice. They have best bbq pork and delicious pork egg rolls. That usually what we get when we do come here for take out.

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    6 months ago

    I love this food everything is yummy and fresh and the employees are so nice and helpful

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    2 years ago

    Way better than Panda express plus better priced. Not sure if they still have it but there cashew chicken is amazing

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    1 year ago

    Food is too good! Big portions too , the new go to spot! Moms and pops be asking for it every weekend!!

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    1 year ago

    I ordered a combo 2 fried rice and a bbq pork it's a both bb pork they give me a very small amount of bbq pork so rip off

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    2 years ago

    Great food, reasonable prices and very friendly staff. The chop suey and sweet and sour chicken are fabulous.

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    1 year ago

    1st time here late afternoon gave big portions everything looked fresh had kug poa chicken and cashew chicken with rice and chow mein to go

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    Ask the Community - Happy Bowl Express

    I heard Happy Bowl Express is under new ownership, anyone know? I'm hoping it's not true, they are such nice, friendly people, and eager to please. Really good food, too!

    I've seen mention of this topic in other reviews. I had never eaten here when it was the Asian family. My visits I've seen some younger equally hard working and pleasant minorities. Customer service was awesome and food tasty as well. Hope that… Read more

    Do they use MSG or not?

    Who cares. They food is delicious!

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