Welcome to Happy Chef, where culinary excellence meets cozy charm. Nestled in a small corner, our restaurant is a hidden gem that has captured the hearts and taste buds of locals. With exceptional food and friendly service, we’ve become known as one of the best small hole-in-the-wall establishments around.
Our menu boasts an array of mouthwatering dishes, prepared with utmost care and attention to detail. Whether you’re craving our delectable lunch specials or exploring our Chinese-inspired flavors, we guarantee a dining experience that surpasses your expectations. We take pride in delivering exceptional meals that surpass those of larger establishments in the area.
Chinese standards & a few Hawaiian BBQ dishes served in a compact, no-frills counter-serve cafe. Based on 44 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1520 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 697-6449
Website:
Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–3 PM, 5–8 PM |
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Reviews
Alan H
Happy Chef not a 4 star restaurant. It’s a hole in the wall Chinese place that’s not clean. The service is mediocre.
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Jo g
You always hear that the small hole in the wall restaurants are the best, well this is one of them! Excellent, excellent food, good lunch specials and the employees are friendly and efficient. Only downside is they need more room but great for takeout and lunches!
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S Lee
I myself think the food is good. It is better than most other Chinese restaurants in the area. I always thought they had more potential if they could open a full fledged restaurant.
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Rudy Jerez
Love This Place. When I Am In The Area I Allways Come Here To Get Something To Eat
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Richard A Pico
Portions are good sized. Menu is hearty. Food is excellent with lots of flavor. Vegetables are fresh. Not many tables, 3 X 4 = 12 seating. Chow arrives piping hot to your table. Lavatory to the rear through the kitchen. No frills hearty, delicious Chinese grub at a very reasonable price. Caveat: they are “siesta” closed 3 – 5p.
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Arthur Servin
General chicken and pork chow mein: A1 flavor all around, tasty chicken not doused with sauce and the right hint of spice, chow mein noodles are fat with good mouth feel
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Shama Sharik
HORRIBLE FOOD. Dry, unseasoned, more rice than anything. Not worth the money at all. So disappointing. Too expensive.
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scott keller
Order, eat and get back to work! Great, fresh and cooked to order Chinese food! Portions are large and are reasonably priced.
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Tanner Ayoob
i’ve been eating here for 10 years I think I love there Salt N Pepper Wings, Salt N Pepper Squid and also the Salt N Pepper Shrimp so yummy!
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Cinthia Rivera
The best food Chinese food, we came from Texas and we loved that place. Planning to go again to San Francisco and eat at happy chef again!
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