I am surprised by any negative reviews for this restaurant. We have been going there for at least two years and never gotten any bad food. I also would like to mention the atmosphere; the family is always around and helping it seems. We even order something not on the menu, with no problems. read more

Absolutely terrible. I would give this place less than one star if I could. My entire family--except for one person--ate this Chinese food, and every single one of us who did got sick. We were vomiting 2-4 times a day for two days straight. Do not eat here. We even called to report what happened and suggested they check their food for possible issues, but they refused to take any responsibility. read more

Food was very good and service was excellent! They were very organized with the amount of orders they were getting that night!

Had high hopes for this place. We were disappointed. The food tasted off and just plain gross. We hoped this would be the go to for Chinese food but we will not be returning. We're unsure if the meat was old or bad but it definitely tasted gross neither of us finished our food and we ended up tossing it out. Also the inside isn't for dining at all. You order from behind a plastic wall, the sit(in one of the 3 chairs) or stand/ and wait. I guess most ppl order ahead but like I said we will not be returning. Yuck! read more

Visiting family in the area and had no choice, but to order from this Chinese restaurant. BIG REGRET! .. reviewers stating the food is excellent is beyond me!!! I asked for broccoli and garlic sauce and they gave me some type of orange sweet sauce drenched over garlic! I called to ask if I had gotten the right order and she proceeded to try and convinced me that garlic sauce is sweet! HOW??? Garlic and sugar two different flavors! Clearly it was some type of sweet dipping sauce with tons of food coloring in it because it stained my counter top! Service was rather quick because they don't put any thought or care into making food. I can't imagine what other dishes taste like. Absolutely disgusting. The ambience is small and in my opinion filthy inside so that alone goes to say a lot about the kitchen. Pretty sure there are mice running around back there. Highly recommend this place! read more

Happy Family - This is supposed to be garlic sauce. it was super sweet and had red food coloring in it. - Chinese Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

Today we ordered one of our normal, sweet and sour chicken, love there breading of there chicken and sweet and sour sauce, a pork egg roll, and roast pork Lo mein. Which around our area is the best Lo mein ( full of flavor, and just the right amount of sauce, not salty at all) Since the pandemic, only aloud two people inside to pick up Togo orders, masks must be worn, all guidelines of CDC are followed. read more

Happy Family - Sweet and sour chicken - Chinese Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

We order take out food from this place quite often and always enjoy it. It is tasty and plentiful. I just wish there were more veggies and pork in their pork fried rice. But, the food is prepared to order, comes quickly and we always have more than enough for leftovers! read more

Great place to get take out and enjoy, either on a busy night or a late night craving something sure to enjoy an evening of ordering out.

Still awesome food! Great fried shrimp. Love the sesame chicken and Singapore mai fun. Good Covid preparation - 3 person limit inside, plastic separators, and hand sanitizer. read more

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Best Chinese Restaurant in Mt.Effort, PA. I would recommend it to anyone in the area.

I have not been here in 9 or 10 years. But the past few days I felt like having Chinese food. I ordered BBQ SpareRibs with Pork Fried Rice and also ordered Chicken Chow Main with Pork Fried rice. Well I started with the Chicken Chow Main and there was little or NO Chicken in it and there was NO pork in the Pork Fried rice. Then I went to the BBQ spare ribs and the ribs were OK but there were NO Pork in the Pork Fried rice........ It cost me $22 butttt I know everyone has been raising their price with Covid. Butttt I know many other Chinese Restaurants at the same price will give you more Pork in their Porkfried rice and Lots more Chicken in the Chicken chow main.......I am glad I stopped by and it will be my last time since I know they are on the Lower end of the Chinese restaurants in the area............ read more

Since my previous review 7 years ago, Happy Family was sold. At that point the food quality has slowly but consistently gone downhill. It's never been bad, but surely hasn't deserved the 5 stars that the old owners had earned in my eyes. Today this became even more apparent when I found a inch piece of metal in my rice. We returned the $60 or so order that my family made since we can no longer feel safe eating the food. I'm not sure if/when I'll ever go back. read more

Happy Family - Piece of metal found in fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

First time I've eaten, but my girlfriends family are(were) regulars. From other Chinese take out places I've been to this place is most certainly on the bottom end of things. Prices are high and the food is lacking in flavor and in content. The chicken on a stick particularly costs 7 dollars but you only get about 8 sticks with one little piece of chicken that is quite fatty and may contain bones. It's nothing like its past where the chicken on the stick was loaded one end to the other. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Happy Family - Chicken on a stick... quite anemic for 7 bucks. - Chinese Near Me - Effort, Pennsylvania

I really try not to leave a bad review, but this was the absolute worst Chinese food I ever tasted, the vegetables were mushy and the pork tasted old like it was reheated several times before read more

Doesn't look like much where it's located, but make no mistakes about it! This is the best Chinese food in the surrounding area. The food is cooked right, care is taken in the sauce and service is fast and prompt. Tables might need a bit cleaning but overall, LOVE this place! read more

Happy family is tucked away in a small plaza and not identifiable from the road due to an unassuming front.The interior of the restaurant is very small, with four tables for anyone who decides to dine-in. The decor is not particularly comfortable, and sometimes employees personal effects are strewn about a table, suggesting the long hours put in by staff. Given the outdated and often cluttered interior, i remain undeterred as the staff and food outweigh the negatives. With that said, the staff is extremely friendly and more than willing to suggest items from their large, albeit standard American-Chinese menu. Prices are reasonable and sit average with the area. Many dietary needs can be met from their menu. The food is always hot and reasonably fresh. I have to say that I favor this place for American-Chinese in the area. read more

Wow is this place clean! I feel comfortable getting food here. The egg foo young was the best I have ever had. Everyone there is so pleasant. read more

Quite possibly the worse food I have ever tried to eat. Two different soups, both were tasteless. Both entrees had chicken that was old and made me ill. When my wife called to complain the cook screamed at her. Six hours later and I was still wretching. read more

Tiny restaurant in a strip mall on rt115. Don't be fooled by the location though! The Chinese-American food is great, fresh, and made quickly. It's family owned and they are super friendly. The portions are really good for the price. They'll change a recipe to however you want and are allergy contientious. Great little gem. read more

Chinesefood near my house that's very decent as compared to nyc a little pricey but worth it

Best Chinese food in PA and I think better than I've had in NYC. I'm not really into eating take out Chinese food, but the food here actually tastes fresh and like they put time into it. Nice woman who works behind counter. Only two tables inside so it's more for takeout- although I always end up staying. read more

A solid 3-3.5, considering the area is lacking options. We pit stopped here on a road trip, you will only find dingy pizza places and a deli within 5mi of this place. The Latin/Puerto Rican spot next door was closed. Good and very prompt service here, with a lengthy menu and the food was tasty. read more

Best Chinese food in the area, as good as I grew up with in NJ

Since this was sold, the quality of the food has gone terribly wrong! Each time we order from there, I feel sick after eating. We order occasionally hoping something will change but this past week was the final chance. We understand they cannot do anything to improve the eyesore of the exterior of the building but I question the inside. There seems to be no heat, I stopped by to pick up my dinner a few cold nights ago and it was colder inside than it was outside. Again, the food has slid way down the scale of quality. Each order seems to worse than the last. We brought our order home last week, my husband pulled the egg rolls from the bag and they were dripping with grease... not a little...A LOT! We wrapped them in handfuls of napkins to attempt to dry them up... we thought we did ok. Went into the living room to eat and relax... put a stack of napkins on the arm of my couch, laid the egg roll on that and when I picked it up, the napkins were soaked in grease and the arm of the couch soaked in grease! I threw my food away. I cannot get that grease stain off my couch...not even Dawn dish soap works. It is about 4 days after and my house stinks like grease. Please don't waste your money. read more

Picked up food there one day. Everyone who ate the food was very sick the next day. I can't say for sure that the food was bad but we're not about to take a chance. read more

Food is decent for the area but there are better Chinese places around.

Don't be fooled by the location! This place has great food!! I usually order about once a month or so. The food is very fresh and the taste is even better. I love the boneless ribs with shrimp fried rice. It is owned by one family and they are very nice people. The prices are not bad either. They do not deliver, but they do accept competitor coupons. read more

Good food for PA area. Tastes almost like NYC just missing plantains and half fried chicken and french fries. Thats a NY chinese food staple. read more

Realy like the food. You get good portion size. Have gone a few times and never had a complaint. Kids even enjoyed it. Very polite.

Tasteless! But sure made me terribly sick thought maybe it was just me but unfortunately not after my daughter ate hers later on she got terrible stomachache also! Unbelievable no taste ... never will go there again. Also went to throw my garbage out and the whole window sill is lined with dead bugs!! read more

I love this place. My family moved to Effort from Queens 16 years ago and we've been eating here since we moved. To me the food gets better and better every year. This is definitely the best chinese in Effort and Brodheadsville. read more

Excellent food - good Chinese is pretty scarce in this area; definitely recommend Happy Family. The chicken and broccoli is awesome.

Purchased chicken wing along with various other food as a take out. When we got home we began to serve ....the chicken wings still had feathers.... read more

Outside of China Town and Phili, this is the best chinese food in the area and the food is fresh and tasty. No nonsense place. Been going there for over 10 years and will continue to do so. read more