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Happy China

4.0 (156 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Singapore Mei Fun
Michelle B.

I had been wanting to try this place for their Singapore noodles (Mei Fun). They were delicious. We got it with shrimp, beef and chicken and the seasoning was spot on. My daughter and I shared and still came home with leftovers. The lady that took our order was super helpful and patient while my daughter quizzed her on the various dishes in the menu.

Springfield Cashew Chicken
Renee R.

This was marginal food although it was mostly clean upfront. Bathroom was not. Not traditional Springfield Cashew Chicken and I hate plastic forks, especially when fried chicken is hard. Served in plastic "to go" boxes at the table. When I pulled up to the store, it's located in half a gas station. Should have followed my intuition and left. Crab rangoon was okay.

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Chris M.

Let's deal with the proverbial elephant: Happy China is attached to a gas station. If the phrase "hole-in-the-wall" is terrifying to you, pass on by, but if not, read on. PROS Happy China does one thing and does it well: fast and fresh Americanized Chinese food. I got my standard "first order" at a new-to-me Chinese joint: General's Chicken as a lunch combo with crab rangoon. The chicken was crispy and well-sauced, with a good balance of spice that wasn't overpowering. No soggy, overly-breadded nuggets here! The side of fried rice wasn't anything amazing, but it served its role to soak up some extra sauce. The crab rangoons were perfectly crispy with a generous helping of sweet, cheesy filling. The lunch special came with two large rangoons. The price for the lunch special plus a fountain drink came to right at $10 with tip, a good price for a very filling lunch. The service was fast and friendly. CONS If you are looking for someplace classy, this isn't it. There are maybe half-a-dozen tables and booths in what seems to be a "takeaway first" kind of joint. The decor is basic and clean, but come on, it's attached to a gas station! The lunch special came in a plastic takeaway bowl with plastic utensils, and there was an abundance of styrofoam, so a possible improvement would be more eco-friendly container options. SUMMARY If you are looking for a tasty, filling, well-executed version of standard Americanized Chinese food, then Happy China fits the bill wonderfully, as long as you don't mind parking at a gas station to get it.

General tso's "chicken"

I'm just wondering when we are going to come to terms with the fact that THIS IS NOT CHICKEN The wantons are good but this mushy, brown colored "chicken" they serve fried up under all that batter & sauce is disgusting. Although it looked good.

Donn D.

I have now eaten here three times and I have to say it's my favorite (and as far as I am concerned only) place to get Chinese food in Springfield. Don't let the exterior fool you, and get it to go because the portions are huge and you will definitely want to save your leftovers. The flavoring is spectacular and consistent, because they mix the sauces in while cooking the food as opposed to just pouring it on top of the dishes. I am so happy to have found this gem of a restaurant.

Sweet and Sour Pork Combo Plate General Tso's Chicken Combo Plate Crab Rangoon
Elizabeth B.

Ordered food to go so we didn't experience the service/atmosphere. Our delivery driver was great! We only wish the food was. Food looks amazing, but we paid $50 for bland food (not including what we tipped our driver). The freezer food from Walmart tastes better. Very dissatisfied and disappointed with our experience here. The sweet and sour pork didn't have any sauce- maybe this is how it normally comes but the menu didn't make that very clear. The fried rice was mush and flavorless. The egg roll was putrid, the chicken flavorless, and the crab Rangoon had no crab and tasted like pure sugar. Hot and sour soup wasn't bad, but for the price paid for the food received- we definitely do not recommend and will not return!

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7 months ago

Food iss always fresh and tastes amazing! My go to, every time! And the family is always so friendly and remember me when I come in.

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7 months ago

Really was excited to eat here. Food had an old taste. Cashew chicken had zero flavor.

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Excellent food, Great prices, Good service.The ambiance is varry nice. Food wad better than expected.

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The only place I'll eat Chinese food in Springfield!! Love egg foo young and the Springfield chicken

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Updating my review from last year: This review below was meant for the location at 1730 E Republic…read moreRd Ste A Springfield, MO 65804. My bad, I reviewed the wrong one, but I'm sure this location is good too! Here's my review from last year on the other location: I could tell by looking at the photos and reviews on Yelp that this place was going to be wonderful. Thankfully, when we finally gave it a shot, we were not disappointed. Talk about made fresh. Everything was so delicious and freshly prepared. Flavors were spot on. The service was fantastic. They always made sure that our drinks were filled and we had everything that we needed. My absolute favorite dish was the fried green beans with minced pork. Get it with extra minced pork and you'll love it. The steamed dumplings and pancake appetizer are also really good. Highly recommend! They also have clean restrooms with an extra large sink outside the restroom area so you can quickly wash your hands if you don't actually need to use the restroom. Pretty cool. We can't wait to go back for more!

Interestingly enough, I gave this place a shot because it was on Yelp's "Top 100" list for Chinese…read morefood in the US.... In Springfield of all places??? I was at once both intrigued and more than a little doubtful. However, I've now been here half a dozen times (every time I visit Springfield) and I can say that most of what I've had has been extremely authentic, especially the spicy stuff! Having lived in LA and also in Asia, I'm pretty strict about what I am willing to call authentic. Corner 21 isn't perfect and a few of the dishes fell flat, but you won't find anything better in town. I'm giving it full marks for being such a pleasant surprise in a seriously unexpected place. edit: Almost forgot to mention that the portions are quite big. Portion sizes were definitely more Springfield size than big city sizes! Recommend - Szechuan Spicy Chicken, Dry Fried Green Beans, Traditional Sweet and Sour Pork, Szechuan Boiling Fish Don't recommend - Yang Zhou Fried Rice (It tasted fine, but it's supposed to use bbq and not spam)

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