Happy Wok Express Broaster Chicken

The chicken is delicious, but the wait made me feel like they were defrosting it as I ordered. The sides, like the mac and cheese bites and fries, seemed to have been prepared beforehand, as they were served cold. Overall, it wasn’t great, but it also wasn’t awful.

Just a heads up, this restaurant isn't owned or managed by the same people as the other Happy Woks in town! I made the mistake of ordering from here without checking the prices because I've been going to the other Happy Woks for years and already knew their prices. Well, I got caught off guard. The family-sized combination fried rice here costs 42% more than at the other locations—$10.82 compared to just $7.57! I won't be returning!

On my next order, two out of three items were fine, but one dish was drowned in sauce, resembling soup—specifically, lo mein soup. It was inedible. They offered me a credit for that meal, so I decided to try again using the credit. Unfortunately, this last order was the final straw; two out of three items were so spicy that they were unmanageable. We regularly enjoy spicy food, but this was on a different level—like something from a hot wing challenge that burns the mouth. At this point, I’ve had enough. I’ve given this restaurant several chances, but I refuse to keep wasting my money.

Additionally, the pea pods I specifically requested were missing altogether, and the bamboo was cut into oddly-shaped cubes. There were a few frozen peas mixed in, but overall, I wasn't impressed. There was also a lack of shrimp—a letdown compared to what most local places serve, which usually come with a generous portion. Because of this experience, I won't be ordering fried rice or Asian food from them again. However, I might consider getting some Broasters chicken if I find myself in need of a quick meal while doing laundry next door.

The food at The Happy Wok was quite good, with reasonable portion sizes for the price. However, I had a disappointing experience at Broasters for the first time tonight. Although we live only about four minutes away, our food arrived soggy. They promote their buffalo wings, but what I received were just poppers tossed in hot sauce. The fish had an awful smell and taste—I couldn't even eat half of it. Additionally, they forgot a couple of items from our order. I called to let them know, and they were very apologetic and brought it out right away. Their customer service is excellent, but unfortunately, the food did not meet expectations.