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    Happy China

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    61 reviews
    #153 of 623 Restaurants in Durham
    $$ - $$$, Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly
    2505 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707-2865
    +1 919-237-2021
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    4.0 61 reviews
    #153 of 623 Restaurants in Durham
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    CUISINES
    Chinese, Asian
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Dinner, Lunch
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    Location and contact

    2505 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707-2865
    Website
    +1 919-237-2021

    Menu

    APPETIZER​
    Egg Roll
    Spring Rolls (2)
    Steamed
    Fried
    Pork Dumplings (6)
    Steamed
    Fried
    Vegetable Dumplings (6)
    Fried Chicken Wings (8)
    Crab Rangoon (8)
    Chicken or Tofu Lettuce Wrap (4)
    Chicken Kebabs (4)
    Spare Ribs (4)
    Happy Platter (for 2)
    NOODLES / FRIED RICE​
    Dan Dan Noodles w/ Minced Pork
    Minced Meat Noodles
    Pork Chop Noodle Soup
    Beef Noodle Soup
    Seafood Noodle Soup
    Lo Mein
    Choice of chicken, shrimp, beef, or vegetables
    House Special Lo Mein
    Mei Fun! Chow Fun
    Choice​ of chicken, shrimp, beef, or vegetables
    Beef Chow Fun
    Singapore Style Rice Noodles
    SEAFOOD​
    Shrimp w/ Broccoli
    Shrimp w/ Chinese Vegetables
    Mu Shu Shrimp
    Shrimp w/ Garlic Sauce
    Curry Shrimp
    Mongolian Shrimp
    Happy Hunan Shrimp
    Sha Cha Shrimp
    Shrimp w/ Snow Peas
    I Love Sichuan Shrimp
    BEEF​
    Pepper Steak
    Beef w/ Broccoli
    Happy Hunan Beef
    Scallion Beef
    Beef w/ Garlic Sauce
    Curry Beef
    Mongolian Beef
    Kung Pao Beef
    I Love Sichuan Beef
    Orange Beef
    VEGETABLES​
    Steamed Mixed Vegetables
    Mixed Vegetables
    Shredded Potato w/ Spicy Green Peppers
    Chinese Cabbage w/ Vinegar Sauce
    Dry Sautéed String Beans
    Sautéed Baby Bamboo Shoot
    Sautéed Black Mushroom & Bamboo Shoot
    Home Style Tofu
    Tofu w/ Family Brown Sauce
    Tofu w/ Garlic Sauce
    POULTRY​
    Chicken w/ Broccoli
    Chicken w/ Garlic Sauce
    Sesame Chicken
    General Tso's Chicken
    Orange Chicken
    Happy Hunan Chicken
    Sweet & Sour Chicken
    Curry Chicken
    Chicken w/ Cashew Nuts
    Moo Goo Gai Pan
    PORK​
    Sweet & Sour Pork
    Pepper Pork
    Minced Pork w/ Vermicelli
    Mu Shu Pork
    Shredded Pork w/ Garlic Sauce
    Pork w/ Hot Chili Peppers
    Pork & Potato w/ Kung Pao Sauce
    Crispy Intestine
    Sour Cabbage w/ Crispy Intestine
    Intestine w/ Spicy Peppers
    CASSEROLE/SIZZLING​
    Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce Casserole
    Sichuan Beef Tenderloin Vermicelli Casserole
    Curry Beef Casserole
    Seafood Casserole w/ Tofu
    Eight Precious Casserole w/ Tofu
    Teriyaki Veal Ribs Sizzling
    Shrimp Sizzling Seafood Sizzling
    CLASSIC SICHUAN DISHES​
    Spicy Sichuan (Mala) Whole Fish
    Fish Fillet in Spicy Sichuan Sauce
    Braised Beef in Spicy Sichuan Sauce
    Sichuan Fish Noodle Soup
    Chicken in Spicy Pepper Sauce
    Crispy Duck in House Garlic Sauce
    Peking Duck (half)
    Sichuan Double Cooked Pork
    Ma Po Tofu w/ Minced Pork
    Drunken Pork Chops in Sweet & Sour Sauce
    COLD DISHES​
    Sichuan Wontons w/ Red Chili Oil
    Ox Tongue, Tripe. & Tendon w/ Sichuan Spices
    Beef Tripe w/ Spicy Sichuan (Mala) Sauce
    Shredded Pork Tripe w/ Red Chili Oil
    Sichuan Cold Noodles
    Sesame Cold Noodles
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    Reviewed June 4, 2019
    Good Solid Chinese Food

    I think it is a good sign when more than 50 percent of a Chinese restaurant's diners are Asian. That's the case here. In fact, an Asian friend was the first person who turned me on to Happy China. The food here is very good....More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank Cattravelswell123
    Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile
    Always great!

    The food is fantastic. They are very busy. Relax, and know that dishes come out when ready, not necessarily all at once for the entire table. If you want apps before dinner, definately order them earlier.

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank FUNandFITandFAMILY
    Reviewed April 1, 2019
    Good spicy food

    I liked the spicy food here, with chicken, beef, and fish the best. However the portion is a little small.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank yz1991
    Reviewed March 27, 2019
    A good place to eat good traditional Chinese food...

    Happy China is located in a convenient, middle-class part of the town. Its menu is heavily Sichuan, but really a pan-Southern China kind of food, in a good way though. Most dishes on the menu are reliably good, hold well with the Turing-test watermark of...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Zach C
    Reviewed December 25, 2018
    Abominable Customer Service

    We had a most unfortunate experience on Christmas day. After making reservations several days in advance, we arrived at the restaurant at the appointed time only to be told that they had cancelled all reservations but had not had time to tell anyone. No apologies...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Michael P
    Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile
    "STILL ONE OF THE BEST"

    We ordered shrimp lo mein and chicken in garlic sauce with egg rolls and fried rice. FANTASTIC. The quality and preparation are becoming very consistent. NO SURPRISES. Great taste and plenty to go around. Our "GO TO" for Chinese take out or dine-in. Keep up...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    1  Thank X7269VXgeorgec
    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    Possibly Too Authentic - Spicy Szechuan

    Formerly a McDonalds it transitioned to Asian "fusion" years ago a Pao Lim. Terrific when it first opened. You might wait 40+ minutes for a table on a Saturday night. Owner sold, kept the same name but quality and service dropped precipitously. Has changed hands...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank TotalPerfection
    Reviewed June 23, 2018 via mobile
    Great place for a large group of people!

    We had our rehearsal dinner here and everything was perfect! The food was delicious and the service was great! The had a great spot put aside for us to set up everything. Also, the prices are incredibly reasonable and that’s always nice!

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank Melissa J
    Reviewed June 18, 2018
    favorite Chinese restaurant in Durham area

    There are several outstanding Chinese restaurants in Durham, but this is my favorite. Pork dumplings, crab rangoons, and sesame chicken are my favorite things off their menu. But I like everything I've tried here over several visits.

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank JimmyV661
    Reviewed March 4, 2018 via mobile
    "REGULARLY IRREGULAR"

    5 of us eat here on a regular basis. Sometimes 2, or 3 or all 5. Normally somewhat the same dishes because they are great. And sometimes trying different items proves to be a 50 50 chance of good and bad. This time was no...More

    Date of visit: March 2018
    Thank X7269VXgeorgec
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