The food here is great. Everything we had was so fresh: the soup, egg rolls, fried rice, beef with broccoli, sweet and sour chicken. We usually dine at another local restaurant for Chinese but we decided to go somewhere different. The entrance to the parking lot can be inconvenient and possibly dangerous but the food was worth it. I hope this place stays open because we have just found our new go to spot for Chinese. I only gave 3 stars because it isn't easily accesible. read more

Really good!!! Most people order takeout that's why the parking lot lot is empty. My go to place from now on when I'm driving through Carlisle,PA read more

This was my first visit to Happy Chen. I was looking for a tasty vegetarian entrée and the menu here has many options. I ordered the eggplant with garlic sauce, which was delicious. Next time I am in Carlisle I will likely come back to try something else. I also liked the casual interior of building, and the service was nice and friendly. read more

Have had lunch here several times. Its OK. A few times things didn't taste like I thought they should. But its generally fair for Chinese food. Its a bit pricey for lunch. Staff up front are very cordial, wait staff is a hit or miss. Most of them seem disinterested. read more

Stooped by on my way through to Maine. Great atmosphere and great food. I tried the Cheese Wonton and Kung Pau chicken. Both were amazingly fresh. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but the owners were both on point. Food was served fast. The owner even let me use the WiFi. Overall a great experience and I will be back the next time I drive this route, which is every other month. read more

This place is great. Just ate there since it opened. Very polite and good service. Singapore noodles were delicious! Clean and inviting atmosphere. Reasonable prices with huge portions. read more

I ran in for the first time last night and got takeout. It was delicious. The shrimp was plentiful, the vegetables fresh, and the portion was huge! It's hard to get in and out of the parking lot because it's right where the turnpike exit is, but it's worth it. I will definitely return ... and they deliver! read more

Best Chinese/Asian food in Carlisle! It's not the typical "fast food" Chinese. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. The egg rolls are the bomb! And they deliver! read more

I came here with my family and we ordered three dishes: Vietnamese noodle soup, shrimp fried rice, and the shredded beef. The fried rice was my favorite. The rice was well seasoned, and there were more shrimps than I could count. The Vietnamese noodle soup wasn't exactly what you would expect at a typically pho restaurant but it was still really tasty. The soup was hot and the beef slices paired up nicely with a bit of Siracusa. I was a bit bit disappointed with the shredded beef, as the meat seemed too rubbery and even fake. But other than that it was a great experience dining here. read more

Horrible! This is the worse restaurant I have ever been. We were doing a road trip and stoped there for lunch and ordered a chicken pho and a black pepper beef. The meat on both dishes was uneatable. First we thought is was some type of meat-imitation and were freaking out, but our final guess was that the meat was frozen for a very long time and, then soaked for too long to unfreeze it? Not sure, but the beef was white and flavourless. We did not eat anything, paid and left. I'm sorry for the owner, but they need to do something to change this... read more

I lived in NY for the majority of my life and I've eaten alot of Chinese food. Happy Chen was by far the best authentic Chinese food I've tasted, if you're in the mood for Chinese go here. read more

Been here 3 times now and never had a bad meal. Prices are reasonable. The Staff especially Pete are just really nice folks. If your tired of truck stop buffet's and fast food. This place is right next to Loves and is definitely worth a visit. read more

My family and I had a good overall dining experience at Happy Chen. The servings were generous and used fresh ingredients.

My wife and I stopped, on a trip, for lunch. It is your typical family owned, local Chinese restaurant. However, the staff was very friendly, the food was very good and the price was very reasonable. I'm not sure why one of the other reviewers said it was expensive for lunch, because it isn't. read more

This is my first review ever and I have to say that I am very impressed with Happy Chen. I came in on opening day and ordered a wonton soup and a general tso's chicken while my husband ordered a shrimp with garlic sauce over rice and a hot an sour soup. We came back a couple days later and ordered the same things. The food was very good; the soups were on point and the entrees were the most delicious dishes I've had in a while since I've been in Carlisle. The staff was friendly and the food came fairly quickly so I would say that the overall service was good. I did not order sushi, but I did see other tables order sushi. The sushi chef brought out sushi dishes to the customers and conversed with them, introducing himself and telling the customers about the dish and sauces used which I thought was very nice. Price wise I would say that the pricing is very good for their portions. We ordered dinner for both times and felt that the portions were generous. This restaurant does dine-in, carry out, and delivery within a 5 mile radius. Our overall dine-in experience was definitely better the second time, but I would definitely recommend this to my friends, family, and others. Their food is unique and different from other Asian restaurants, so the drive is worth it. With that said, we will be calling in for take out one of these days! read more

My wife and I went here last night . We agreed the food was amazing unlike the "cookie cutter " Oriental restaurants that are around. I'd give them more stars if I could. Don't let the fact that it's only accessible from one direction keep you from eating at this little gem. read more

This is a tough location for a business. Right next to a truck stop with limited access from route 11 north only. I called in an order for delivery. I had to spell my address twice fir them to get it right. I live 4 miles away and it took 1 hour and 5 minutes fir delivery. They dont havr pork egg rolls or shrimp egg rolls they just have egg rolls which are stuffed with cabbage and those littke red pieces of sonething tgat is supposed to be meat? No meat in them. The spare ribs have no sauce. I ordered the house special fried rice snd got the lo mein instead. I was not impressed with anything i got though they did toss in a bunch of packets of condiments. If you're happy with the Chinese restaurant you currently order from, then there's no need to switch. read more

Random Google search for Pho lead us to try Happy Chen. Easy website for online ordering, breakdown of menu is nice and the food was excellent. Pho was better than I found in Mechanicsburg or Harrisburg and the crispy chicken was delicious. Definitely will be eating here again read more

Great prices, great food, great service, awesome place for a family of 5. We ordered dinner combination with teenagers who were very satisfied read more

Worst Chinese food I've ever had Just as the only other people in the restaurant were sending their food back because they didn't like it, my soup was served: not even lukewarm! My main dish was likewise not hot and tasted like only soy sauce with salt! Awful! read more

The waiter was so slow.. No pu pu platter and for 30.00 for the meal I got it was gross.. The crab Rangoon's were amazing

Great place! Nothing fancy, but the food it really good. Had the House Special Egg Noodle soup and it was one of the best soups I have ever tasted in my life. The beef based broth was so deep and delicious. I followed this with Crispy Beef which was as crispy as advertised and with a light coating of savory and sweet sauce. I am definitely coming back next time I am in Carlise. read more

The BEST Kung Pao Chicken I have had in 30 years - and three of us had food for two days for 35 dollars - Whats not to love - oh yeah - they deliver and it is fast - food was still super hot. I LOVE HAPPY CHEN !!! read more

The sesame chicken, sweet n sour chicken, and sweet and sour pork are good. It is past the turnpike so if you are coming from the other direction going route 11 from arby's to carlisle you may have to go a few blocks and turn at the rutters or sheetz. it has lights on the building that you can see bright at night. it is by a truck stop. I usually go to eat here when I a coming going on the Harrisburg pike route 11 north. pass the turnpike and keep driving. Don't get on the turnpike. . keep driving straight and you well see it. a hotel is near bye it so you know that you are close. read more

Super friendly. Clean. Big portions. I've been twice and will go every time I'm in town.

All things considered, this is some fine Chinese food! I got the friend dumplings, egg drop soup and main course of Sweet & Sour Chicken. Very fresh and alive with distinct flavors. I look forward to eating there again some time when I am passing through Carlisle. read more

This is my first time of leaving a review for any business, what has prompted me to do so is the unprofessional response over a week later regarding those who were sent away due to lack of food, and told to come back within 2 weeks and they would honor the free meal. When the party arrived within the 2 week window they were told they needed a signature on the menu. Opening day the hostess was ask by the customer, do we just bring the menu upon our arrival as we did today, and she said yes, just bring the original menu dated for today when you come back, and we will honor the free meal, the free meal was not honored, instead they offered 25% coupon off the menu, hence my reason for this review. Another customer wrote a review indicating the staff was totally unprepared for what was ahead for their opening day, and I completely agree with his entire review. I arrived with my family around 4pm, was seated around 4:25, waitress appeared with menu's at 5:53, our order was taken around 5:20, and received our food at 6:18. During our waiting time, we had to literally wave our arms to receive any attention regarding someone to take our order, bring drinks, or just plain wanting to ask if we were forgotten. And to add insult to injury, the air conditioning didn't seem to be working, when I inquired of one of the staff to please check airconditioning temperature, she stated it was hot because of the food they were preparing, I ask her to please check anyway, and she agreed. I did notice later, the atmosphere became more bearable. Quite awhile after we gave our order, the server returned to advise us that they were out of all the appetizers, but went on to say our dinner was being prepared and would be out soon. The food finally arrived and it was okay, I say okay because it was not what we ordered but it was edible. I am employed at a local hotel and I direct many of our guests to the various local restaurants according to their desired appetite...needless to say Happy Chen will not be among the choices I give....I gave 1 star because there was not a choice for for no star :( read more