Happy Star Chinese Cuisine

“Delicious, affordable and they ALWAYS pack my plates.”

Delicious, affordable and they ALWAYS pack my plates! Definitely recommend this spot 👍

Sylvia Almazan

Jan 2026

“Very generous portions and staff is kind best Chinese food I’ve had in Chicago.”

Aiman Atallah

Jul 2025

“They do NOT play about the portion sizes here.”

They do NOT play about the portion sizes here. A regular plate (choice of rice, fried rice, or lo mein and two entrees) will run you about $11. AND you get a drink with it. Food is amazing, service is friendly, only complaint is the physical restaurant space is a bit destitute but that can all be forgiven when you consider how much freaking food they give you. Love this place!

Ian Moeser

Jul 2025

“Walked in and instantly felt the atmosphere of the restaurant.”

Walked in and instantly felt the atmosphere of the restaurant. Great team, great food, great experience. Recently moved and I’ve been looking for a Chinese food place to call my regular spot. Glad to say after eating this amazing meal , I can call this my new regular Chinese spot! Look at that plate!

Ray Frausto

Nov 2024

“From beginning to end my experience at this restaurant was awesome.”

From beginning to end my experience at this restaurant was awesome. We were helped by a young man named Kevin and he was very nice and let us taste test some of the food as there were so many options. You can get a regular plate with a drink for $10! This is more authentic than panda and you get more for your buck! Honestly I recommend and will be returning.

Dama Flores

Nov 2024

“Super friendly stuff and very homey vibes.”

Super friendly stuff and very homey vibes! The price and the food you got is beyond expectations! The restroom is also very clean! I can't ask for more. I wish this restaurant could be closer to my work place so I can have lunch here everyday! Strongly recommend it to everyone!

Qichao Bao

Oct 2024

“If you're looking for yummy and fresh chinese food, look no further.”

If you're looking for yummy and fresh chinese food, look no further! Happy Chinese is so good, the portions are huge, and you can't beat the prices! The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. The place is super cute clean and modern. It's the perfect place to grab a quick lunch or to take the family out to dinner. Can't say enough good things about this place!

Sydney Mason

Sep 2024

“Similar to panda but larger portions, fresher food, and cheaper price.”

Similar to panda but larger portions, fresher food, and cheaper price. They literally packed the container as much as they could. Try it out

William Triphahn

Sep 2024

“Loving this family owned business.”

Loving this family owned business. It's similar to Panda express setting but the food is a whole lot more delicious! Great price, excellent service, nice and clean space. Plenty of parking at the plaza. Been looking for a convenient chinese food place near home and this is it! They mentioned 50% off discount for opening weeks til August 25th. Will definitely visit again before then. Their spicy options have a really nice kick to it too.

Yuen Yee Richardson

Aug 2024

“These reviews are most likely fake = 4.6 stars out of 110 people? I went here at first seeing the high (fake) rating.”

These reviews are most likely fake = 4.6 stars out of 110 people? I went here at first seeing the high (fake) rating. But it's more like a 3.1 star restaurant. Food was old. Greasy. Not even that good!!! Imagine going to a 3.1 star chinese buffet and getting two dishes plus some rice for the same price as the buffet. That's exactly what it's like going here. Nothing special, everything greasy and old. Not really a bargain either. And... you have to breathe in toxic chemicals here: (nasty Gain beads) 3.5 out of 10 level searing stinging pain and itchiness from the indoor air being contaminated with Gain scent beads. Some of the workers have strong Gain scent beads on their clothes

Geek Mega

Jan 2026

“We were caught off guard by the setup.”

We were caught off guard by the setup. It's similar to a Panda Express, which is very low on our list. There were several pre-made dishes behind a counter, and two huge containers of pre-made rice, white or very plain fried rice. The dishes looked so unappetizing, we wanted to leave, but felt embarrassed. You are charged based on the "size" of your plate, but some are styrofoam containers instead of the small plastic bowls with lids. Very confusing. We ended up ordering mindlessly, just to get it over with. Our favorite place, Mayflower Chinese, was apparently closed on Tuesdays. Our dishes were small plates of Kung Pao Shrimp and Bourbon Chicken. Neither was very good. The Kung Pao was loaded with zucchini, which isn't a normal vegetable to put in there. No red or green peppers, no baby corn. The sauce was ketchupy, with hot pepper thrown in. Shrimp was overcooked, rubbery and sparse. The fried rice had nothing in it but a tiny amount of fried egg, and oil. The bourbon chicken was so overcooked, we both swore it had to be pork, The flavor of the sauce was OK, but nothing great. Again, a strange combination of vegetables, used as filler than creating an authentic dish. We were given a sample of the Curry Chicken, and it was just turmeric and oil. We both agreed the egg rolls were the worst either of us had had in our lives. Nothing but hunks of cabbage is a soggy thick wrapping. We both thought of Totino's egg rolls, which are disgusting. Perhaps a sliver of carrot here and there. Half the size of what you would expect. The people behind the counter were trying to be helpful. The last thing we said is that if we were starving, we wouldn't go back. Overpriced, overcooked, not the correct ingredients for the dishes (likely cost related) and a poor value for the money. We left spending almost $20, then both got bad headaches within an hour, so the food ha to have MSG in it as well. WE seriously question the other reviews. The plastic utensils are included so you can see how small the dishes were. The main dish sat on a big mound of rice.

Mary Pence

Feb 2025

“Amazing food and friendly people.”

Amazing food and friendly people. I will comeback. Food was delicious. Honestly to me way more better than panda express.

Veronica Padillas

Jan 2026