Welcome to Happy House Chinese Restaurant
Happy House Chinese Restaurant, located at 9912 Main St in Summerland, BC, is a beloved dining destination celebrated for its fresh, flavorful Western Chinese cuisine. Patrons rave about dishes like the aromatic Singapore style chow mein and expertly crafted ginger beef, with many noting the perfect balance of textures and tastes. The restaurant's commitment to quality is apparent, as they avoid additives like MSG and emphasize freshness. Guests also appreciate the generous portions and friendly service, making it an ideal spot for families and food enthusiasts alike. With dine-in and takeout options, Happy House ensures a satisfying experience every time.
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9912 Main St, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0, Canada Hotline: +1 250-494-2521
Welcome to Happy House Chinese Restaurant, a hidden gem located at 9912 Main St, Summerland, BC. Here, the culinary philosophy embraces authentic Western Chinese cuisine, echoing flavors that captivate the palate. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the aroma of delightful dishes wafts through the air, inviting you to experience a dining adventure that’s truly gratifying.
As I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable meal. The cozy ambiance might feel “old school,” but it’s all part of the charm that enhances the dining experience. The real star, however, is the food, with many patrons sharing their enthusiasm for its consistently high quality and seasoned freshness.
Regulars rave about dishes like the Singapore-style chow mein, which strikes the perfect balance of heat and aroma, leaving one almost satisfied with just the scent alone! The ginger beef, lauded for its richness and flavor balance, is a must-try, ensuring a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the tender meat. You can’t go wrong with almond chicken, generously coated for that perfect crunch without skimping on the meat.
One of the standout features at Happy House is their remarkable sauces, which are anything but ordinary. Their lemon sauce strikes a balance of subtle sweetness that enhances every bite, while the sweet and sour sauce offers a sophisticated flavor profile that keeps you coming back for more. Notably, they don’t cook with MSG, earning them even more applause from health-conscious diners.
And let’s not forget the generous portions! Diner 'Rick Tremblay' from Oliver? He’s happy to make the drive just for the consistently great food. You’ll find that the servings are not only plentiful but allow for leftovers—perfect for your next meal. The War Won Ton soup has also become a takeout favorite, especially when they surprise you with complimentary spring rolls on the side!
From cyclists to families celebrating Chinese New Year, Happy House has built a loyal customer base that is eager to return and savor their delectable offerings. Diners like KVR Bike Adventures appreciate the freshness of their vegetables, while others point out how the skilled kitchen team ensures every component is cooked to perfection, resulting in meals that are delicious and satisfying.
In summary, Happy House Chinese Restaurant is not just a place to eat; it's a culinary haven that brings joy to every diner. So whether you're a fan of fried rice, prawn dishes, or unique takes on traditional favorites, this restaurant proves that sometimes, happiness can truly be found on a plate. Venture in, and discover why so many are falling in love with every bite.
Picked up our order. Food was really good! We live in Oliver, & will definitely drive up to Summerland to pick up in the future!
Excellent Western Chinese food. We ordered 4 dishes plus spring rolls and it was enough for dinner and breakfast for two hungry cyclists. Everything was great, but the Singapore style chow mein especially had the perfect amount of heat and was so aromatic I was almost satisfied with just smelling it. Very friendly service and quick as well.
We ordered a bunch of Chinese food for our Chinese New Year dinner, I have been away some time & was sad to see the Beijing closed/was unfamiliar with the Happy House (where Johnny's used to be, IIRC)... ...But the food was EXCELLENT!!! We were VERY happy & relieved to find the Happy House as the sole remaining option in town (no offense to the others, I grew up with them/have fond memories, but theyre GONE), after having ordered & discovering the quality they offer. If you haven't tried them, you SHOULD. Seriously good stuff. Not even kidding, I think its some of the best quality Chinese food I've had in my entire adult life (restaurants were a bit different in the 80's, even Burger King was better & nothing like it is now, etc) - even with me walking it home/us not dining in, getting it fresh out the kitchen. Typically, be it grease/fat or sitting awhile, etc, some of the things in Chinese food that ought to be crunchy end up soggy or mushy even...NOT the Happy House's food! They did it PERFECTLY. It was crisp, but not overcooked or saturated, I really struggle to think of anywhere the technical cooking for that bit was done so well (proper fryings much harder than many think). The lemon sauce was VERY good, too...this is usually an overly sweet sauce in most restaurants that usually doesn't even taste much like lemon. Happy House's lemon sauce has a subtle sweetness that compliments everything from wontons to almond chicken to prawns (m a prawn fiend & ALWAYS get prawns/squeeze lemon wedges over them ever since I was a kid...literally EVERY time - i LOVE it! Happy House's prawns aren't the common battered ones, theyre the PRIMO coconut-crunch kind & the 1st place that hasn't given me battered [which are still good] - a VERY pleasant surprise I was happy to get) - anyway, the lemon sauce was SO good, for prettymuch the 1st time in my life, I didnt add squeezed lemon to my prawns (or any of my meal) & just used the sauce, it was fantastic. The sweet & sour sauce also isn't the typical overly sweet kind, its a more subtle sweet with a bit of a sour (plum sourness is range I want to say, but more profile than flavour, if you get me) kind of "drop" to it...I actually prefer it to the typical kind most places serve. We were both impressed by the S&S/lemon sauces - something that we usually just view as being there merely for condiment's sake & don't usually take much note of. The almond chicken was great, too - nice sized pieces, good crunch & excellent ratio of batter to meat (often places give a tiny strip shrouded in mostly batter) & the almond coating was terrific, down to the consistency of the almonds themselves. The ginger beef was quite rich in flavour while maintaining a nice balance, had a very good crunch while the meat was tender/had a good coat of sauce (we WERE a bit surprised when our 1st piece preferred being scooped rather than pierced by the fork, it was IMMEDIATELY apparent why & turned out to be a good thing the moment it landed/upon chewing) - often when places hit most of these boxes, the sauce is scant/kind of "dry" or the beef is soggy/bit squishy...Happy House nailed them all/aced it. I've never seen a place that doesn't have an egg roll on the menu, BUT the spring rolls are a pretty impressive circular/roll style (rather than the typical small, rectangle packet phylo-pastry style ones) that seem to have a thicker wall & (to me, at least) somewhat bridge that gap - I'd recommend trying them. The wontons were the tightly wrapped kind (not the huge bibbed ones the size of restaurant tortilla/nacho chips), which I prefer & the portion was quite generous as well (in fact, we found ALL the portions of each dish we ordered were). The beef & tomato rice (my mother's favourite dish) had quite a bit of tomato & sauce, as well as veggies & egg etc throughout the rice itself (also often skimped on in many places these days) & was also very good. They also don't cook with MSG - bonus points! HIGHLY impressed by the entire meal. VERY satisfying as a 1st-time customer - we wish them great succes
Ordered a few times and always had fresh and crisp veggies ,always delicious and plenty left over great deal
So much better than they used to be. New Owners?? Dont let the decor fool ya. This is one of the better Chinese Restaurants I’ve ever eaten at. Dinner for 8 fed 8 Ukrainians that hasn’t even happened before, anywhere . Ginger beef was my favourite
The food is very tasty and heaping platters with Mouth watering smells Chicken, Rice, Chowmein ,Mushroom's all combined to make a great little place to visit.
This place has old school chinese restaurant vibes. Amazing service, outstanding food. I have a serious gluten intolerance and they always do their best to accommodate accordingly. My favorite dishes that they are able to alter for me are: chicken and cashew, beef hot pot and fried rice. My wife and I try and eat in once every couple of weeks. Amanda is such a sweetie and we love dining in and saying hi. I'm from alberta and this is hands down better then any place I've eaten in alberta for chinese food. My wife says when she first moved here it was not great but in the past few years (since these people have taken over) it has become soooooooo much better! She used to live in the lower mainland and is pretty particular when it comes to chinese food. She also loves the dishes i get and her favorite gluten rich dish is the ginger beef. It smells so good I wish i could eat it. If you have not given this place a try in a few years, give them another go. Happy eating!
We like happy house for take out. There is a really well know Chinese food restaurant just north in Peachland but we don't really see a difference in quality. Our regular order is War Won Ton soup. Also if you order take out it is likely they will throw in spring rolls for free!