There is nothing positive I could say about this food. I have never had such low quality Chinese food. Everything tasted the same and sauce was greasy and slimy. Today I regret eating this garbage and wasting the calories.
(1)
Joe A.
Just got take out. Honestly, it's some of the worst sesame chicken I've ever had. Way too much sauce and the chicken was super slimy. In fact it was mostly slimy breading and hardly any chicken. Staff was super friendly, and portion was generous for the price, but the food was just really bad. The wonton soup I got was better but not by much. Maybe the other menu items are better.
(2)
Erik S.
Cheap American-Style Chinese food. It's not gourmet, it's not the best in town, but it does hit a good price point, you get a good amount of food, and it tastes alright Good for lunch during the workday. Get the steamed rice though, the fried rice is.... not that good.
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Melissa C.
This is a very nice place to go to get Chinese. I'd say it's the best in Madison. The staff are very nice, very good customer service and it has a drive thru. They also deliver so if you don't want to get out of your house or having a couple friends over, it's very convenient to just order something for delivery. When you go there, you have to try their Crab Rangoons, just SO good!
(5)
John R.
This is a standard chinese takeout place. We had a wanton soup, sesame tofu, and chicken with string beans. It was all pretty lousy. I can't say that either of us was surprised. Our experience with Madison chinese takeout places is basically very bad. The only good part was that the lady taking our order was nice and chatty, and we both liked her.
(3)
Ranza V.
This place deserves 4 stars for sure, based on my meal. For Chinese fast food, I was really impressed. The portions were very generous, and they gave me a ton of free rice (it was white rice--wish they had a brown rice option) along with the dishes I ordered. For a vegetarian or vegan, they had decent options, and they were very generous with the amount of tofu in the dishes! I ordered the sesame tofu, the tofu with mixed vegetables, and the tofu lo mein. The tofu was well-cooked, the sauces taste good, and they give you a lot of food. The only thing was the lo mein was a little too garlicky, but it still tasted good. I was pleased, and my discerning vegan boyfriend really liked it.
(4)
Jason H.
Indeed, the food was "Meh."
(2)
Chuck K.
Enjoyed a lunch here, & had to return for dinner. Shrimp & snow peas, and chicken with vegetable medley. Fresh. Delicious, & inexpensive. Staff is friendly and fast.
(5)
Nancy W.
I like this place for a quick Americanized Chinese food fix. You can either pick-up, eat in or they deliver. The menu is huge and I really like the Egg Fu Yung. Things come in several sizes depending how hungry you are or if you are feeding a family. The people I have dealt with are very nice and personable and my food is always ready when I call ahead for pickup. Price is good too.
(3)
Maximillian L.
Here's the 411 on Happy Wok West- Consistently good food and excellent value. My location of choice, if you will, is Happy Wok Southtowne, as I have been going there for 6 years. That location is simply more charming, and the couple who owns it are especially nice. Having said that, there is nothing wrong with this location, although the more I frequent this one, the more I realize that their customer service here is somewhat hit or miss. Sometimes you will get a pleasant young man, other times a surly young lady who clearly doesn't know how to smile or greet people at work. Happy Wok, take notes. Put the aces in their places! The SouthTown location is an excellent choice for vegetarians, and anyone else with a dietary concern, as they will make it however you ask. This Wok, however, is not very helpful in that department. All the order takers here act annoyed when requests are made, and only sometimes do they follow thru, so do not be afraid to be very, very clear! This location has a drive thru, which is a novelty, and, well, awesome. All in all, this is a solid location with a reputation for fresh food and good prices. They are consistently 3 stars behind the SouthTowne Happy Wok in customer service(which gets 5 stars), however, and, as much as I like this location, I have to recommend they be stricter with some of their workers. Only the friendly ones should be up front! Not smiling? Put 'em out of sight, guys!
(3)
Charles C.
One of my favorite places to go to get Chinese. This location makes a mean General Tso's and chicken fried rice. Portions are pretty good. If you eat inside the place is always clean. Thought the drive up window was stupid at first, but it is nice to have. If you are looking for "fast food" Chinese, this would be the place. Just wished I still lived on this side of town.
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B. A.
Best Chinese Dish in Town, But Otherwise, Only Slightly Above Average Chinese Restaurant. I've had Happy Wok's Double Cooked Chicken lunch dish at least 40 times in the past few years and hand down, it is the best Chinese dish in Madison. It has extremely fresh green peppers, onions and carrots to go with lean, never grisly white meat chicken, all in a sweet, tangy, garlicy sauce that is terrific. After falling hard for this excellent dish, the several other items I've had on their menu have been a bit of a letdown. They are pretty good, but not great, pretty standard Chinese fare. I've had the Hot Spicy Chicken, the Kung Pao Chicken, and the Szechuan Chicken and they are pretty good, but not real distinct, with just average sauces. The staff are very friendly. The setting is sort of pleasant cafeteria, with hard plastic tables and chairs. It's bright with a lot of windows, they have a decent HDTV, and it's always clean. They have a drive through and their kitchen is quite quick - they'll have your meal ready in just a few minutes. Overall, I recommend this restaurant and next time I may explore the menu a bit more and if I encounter anything that changes my mind, I'll update this review.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
J. M.
There is nothing positive I could say about this food. I have never had such low quality Chinese food. Everything tasted the same and sauce was greasy and slimy. Today I regret eating this garbage and wasting the calories.
(1)Joe A.
Just got take out. Honestly, it's some of the worst sesame chicken I've ever had. Way too much sauce and the chicken was super slimy. In fact it was mostly slimy breading and hardly any chicken. Staff was super friendly, and portion was generous for the price, but the food was just really bad. The wonton soup I got was better but not by much. Maybe the other menu items are better.
(2)Erik S.
Cheap American-Style Chinese food. It's not gourmet, it's not the best in town, but it does hit a good price point, you get a good amount of food, and it tastes alright Good for lunch during the workday. Get the steamed rice though, the fried rice is.... not that good.
(4)Melissa C.
This is a very nice place to go to get Chinese. I'd say it's the best in Madison. The staff are very nice, very good customer service and it has a drive thru. They also deliver so if you don't want to get out of your house or having a couple friends over, it's very convenient to just order something for delivery. When you go there, you have to try their Crab Rangoons, just SO good!
(5)John R.
This is a standard chinese takeout place. We had a wanton soup, sesame tofu, and chicken with string beans. It was all pretty lousy. I can't say that either of us was surprised. Our experience with Madison chinese takeout places is basically very bad. The only good part was that the lady taking our order was nice and chatty, and we both liked her.
(3)Ranza V.
This place deserves 4 stars for sure, based on my meal. For Chinese fast food, I was really impressed. The portions were very generous, and they gave me a ton of free rice (it was white rice--wish they had a brown rice option) along with the dishes I ordered. For a vegetarian or vegan, they had decent options, and they were very generous with the amount of tofu in the dishes! I ordered the sesame tofu, the tofu with mixed vegetables, and the tofu lo mein. The tofu was well-cooked, the sauces taste good, and they give you a lot of food. The only thing was the lo mein was a little too garlicky, but it still tasted good. I was pleased, and my discerning vegan boyfriend really liked it.
(4)Jason H.
Indeed, the food was "Meh."
(2)Chuck K.
Enjoyed a lunch here, & had to return for dinner. Shrimp & snow peas, and chicken with vegetable medley. Fresh. Delicious, & inexpensive. Staff is friendly and fast.
(5)Nancy W.
I like this place for a quick Americanized Chinese food fix. You can either pick-up, eat in or they deliver. The menu is huge and I really like the Egg Fu Yung. Things come in several sizes depending how hungry you are or if you are feeding a family. The people I have dealt with are very nice and personable and my food is always ready when I call ahead for pickup. Price is good too.
(3)Maximillian L.
Here's the 411 on Happy Wok West- Consistently good food and excellent value. My location of choice, if you will, is Happy Wok Southtowne, as I have been going there for 6 years. That location is simply more charming, and the couple who owns it are especially nice. Having said that, there is nothing wrong with this location, although the more I frequent this one, the more I realize that their customer service here is somewhat hit or miss. Sometimes you will get a pleasant young man, other times a surly young lady who clearly doesn't know how to smile or greet people at work. Happy Wok, take notes. Put the aces in their places! The SouthTown location is an excellent choice for vegetarians, and anyone else with a dietary concern, as they will make it however you ask. This Wok, however, is not very helpful in that department. All the order takers here act annoyed when requests are made, and only sometimes do they follow thru, so do not be afraid to be very, very clear! This location has a drive thru, which is a novelty, and, well, awesome. All in all, this is a solid location with a reputation for fresh food and good prices. They are consistently 3 stars behind the SouthTowne Happy Wok in customer service(which gets 5 stars), however, and, as much as I like this location, I have to recommend they be stricter with some of their workers. Only the friendly ones should be up front! Not smiling? Put 'em out of sight, guys!
(3)Charles C.
One of my favorite places to go to get Chinese. This location makes a mean General Tso's and chicken fried rice. Portions are pretty good. If you eat inside the place is always clean. Thought the drive up window was stupid at first, but it is nice to have. If you are looking for "fast food" Chinese, this would be the place. Just wished I still lived on this side of town.
(4)B. A.
Best Chinese Dish in Town, But Otherwise, Only Slightly Above Average Chinese Restaurant. I've had Happy Wok's Double Cooked Chicken lunch dish at least 40 times in the past few years and hand down, it is the best Chinese dish in Madison. It has extremely fresh green peppers, onions and carrots to go with lean, never grisly white meat chicken, all in a sweet, tangy, garlicy sauce that is terrific. After falling hard for this excellent dish, the several other items I've had on their menu have been a bit of a letdown. They are pretty good, but not great, pretty standard Chinese fare. I've had the Hot Spicy Chicken, the Kung Pao Chicken, and the Szechuan Chicken and they are pretty good, but not real distinct, with just average sauces. The staff are very friendly. The setting is sort of pleasant cafeteria, with hard plastic tables and chairs. It's bright with a lot of windows, they have a decent HDTV, and it's always clean. They have a drive through and their kitchen is quite quick - they'll have your meal ready in just a few minutes. Overall, I recommend this restaurant and next time I may explore the menu a bit more and if I encounter anything that changes my mind, I'll update this review.
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