Happy Buffet

Chinese Restaurants in Santa Ana, California

3.9 (362)

CategoryChinese Restaurants Β· Buffet restaurant, Restaurant
Address2158 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
AreaSanta Ana, California
Phone(714) 241-0388
Google rating 3.9 (362)

About Happy Buffet

Happy Buffet is one of the chinese restaurants listed in Santa Ana, California. The business is registered at 2158 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under buffet restaurant, restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Chinese restaurants in the United States range from steam-table lunch counters to white-tablecloth Cantonese seafood halls, and most fall somewhere in between: a laminated menu, a lunch special board, and combo plates priced a few dollars below the dinner menu. Ordering by number off the menu is normal and speeds things up, especially at takeout counters. Family-style ordering, where a table shares several dishes with rice rather than each person getting an individual entree, is standard at sit-down spots and usually cheaper per person. Many neighborhood restaurants are cash-preferred or charge a small card fee, so it is worth asking or checking the door before you order. Delivery apps cover most areas, but calling the restaurant directly is often faster and avoids the markup.

No hours are on file. If you plan a visit, phone first or check the Google Maps link on this page for the latest times. You can reach Happy Buffet at (714) 241-0388; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions.

With 3.9 out of 5 on Google from 362 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for chinese restaurants in Santa Ana. Recent reviews are the best guide.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Israel Lua 8 years ago

The ambiance is cozy and the food was fresh. Plus friendly staff.

Brian Caday 9 years ago

For the price you really can't expect much more than what they offer, $7.99 for lunch is about the same price as getting a 2 item combo at a fast food Chinese restaurant and no one dictates the portions but you. Plenty of choices sushi and desserts so if you are in a hurry and don't want too much to pay then try this place out. As far as dinner i would consider the new buffet just across on Bristol it's called Santa Buffet and grill.. Happy Buffet and China Olive doesn't come close to the new competition i just hope they could keep the consistency but at the same it all depends if customers continue to go also.

Naomi Talamantez 9 years ago

Place is busy. Food is pretty good. Some interesting choices like ube buns and stewed celery in wasabi. The place itself us a bit run down and the bathrooms needed some clean up. Service was quick and friendly. Plates were never sitting at the table very long and refills for drinks were brought quickly.

Alexia Guerr 9 years ago

The food was dry and scarce, what food there was it was cold or dry. Most trays were empty and were not filled quickly. The servers had to be tracked down instead of tending to the customers. The tables lasted for awhile with dirty plates and I had to ask for the tables to be cleared as well as for refills. I was really hopeful when I saw this location because I had wonderful experiences in other Happy Buffet locations I just wouldn't recommend this location at all.

Kristy C 11 years ago

If I could I would give this place a -5 star!!! 1. food was not fresh and very cold. 2. The food tasted horrible I still have a nasty after taste in my mouth.... 3. Store bought cookies really!!! Well they were the best thing I had there all night!!! 4. Instead of sitting and chatting too each other check on your customers not just too take the food but ask them if they are enjoying their meal and offer refills on drinks!!! When the waitress walked too my table 3 times without offering I got up and had too ask!!! In the last 10 yrs I have never been too a worse restaurant!!!! Thank you but no thank you and the sign for grand opening has been up for over 2 months take it down already!!! I wish I was able too ask for my money back was not worth even a dollar a plate!!!! O one more thing the fortune cookie from the 99 cent store not cool!!! I so wish for my anniversary I went too Panda at least they are decent and always have fresh food!!! O I forgot to mention I am now very ill!!!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Happy Buffet located?

Happy Buffet is at 2158 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92704, in Santa Ana, California. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Happy Buffet?

Happy Buffet is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as buffet restaurant, restaurant.

What are the hours of Happy Buffet?

Hours have not been published for this listing. Call ahead or check Google Maps before visiting.

What is the phone number of Happy Buffet?

You can call Happy Buffet at (714) 241-0388.

How is Happy Buffet rated on Google?

Happy Buffet has a Google rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 362 reviews.

Are there other chinese restaurants near Happy Buffet?

Yes. Santa Ana also has China King, Yummy Egg Noodles, Chinatown Express among others; see the full list of chinese restaurants in Santa Ana at the bottom of this page.

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