Five Happiness

Its front may not look like much due to the bright orange tile and prominent sign advertising Mandarin cuisine, but you can relax knowing that this unassuming, time-honored Chinese staple is a favorite of culinary legend Cecilia Chiang. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting décor, featuring white linens and a crimson carpet; this is the kind of space that lends itself well to group celebrations. Although there are many items on the bewildering menu, the friendly and knowledgeable wait staff is extremely helpful in pointing customers in the direction of the restaurant's signature dishes. The beautifully bronzed Peking duck, the slippery hand-cut noodles studded with savory moo shu pork and crunchy vegetables, and the meltingly tender Shanghai braised rib topped with a flutter of green onions are some of the standouts on the menu here.

Friendly staff, good food. As a Taiwanese I’m always on the hunt for legit Taiwan breakfast foods. Loved their sticky stuffed rice ball (飯糰) which was smaller in size than what I’m used to but quality was great. Also enjoyed their soy milk which was not too sweet. Their fried bun (銀絲卷）was super crispy and delicious too. Prices are great, I’ll be back.

I almost don't want to post a review to keep this place a hidden gem. But they deserve the praise! My partner and I discovered them one hungry night, ordered the basil beef, sweet and sour chicken, and combo lo mein. Everything tasted so fresh -- even though we went near closing time. My favorite was the basil beef though, wow, talk about melt in your mouth. The owner greeted us and made us feel so welcome and cared for amid covid times, we really appreciated it. Plan on heading back to try more of their authentic and huge menu very soon.

This place is great! It's much nicer inside than the exterior signage/view would suggest. The inside is large, clean and had a nice casual dining atmosphere. The staff was extremely cordial and attentive without being overbearing. Perfect service. The prices are reasonable and the portions large. (For example, my plate of chicken fried rice was approximately $10.00 and could feed 2, maybe 3 adults that's coming from a 225lb man.) The food was fresh, hot and very tasty. The large, clean interior coupled with the large portions and good prices would make this a great place for a large family get together, retirement party or other types of group dining. I highly recommend Five Happiness.

Great lunch option if you are around the area. Food is inexpensive and the staff is friendly. Plenty of room for large group and there's a variety of food options available. Willing to customize to taste. Had the beef noodle soup. Soup is on the spicy side. Noodles is average but the highlight got to be the beef. It is tender and soft. Serving size is large for Asian stomach though.

Wonderful service, even better food. Every time I'm here I have to order the same item: ham with tofu knot clay pot soup. (Jan du xian in Mandarin.). This soup is slightly opaque, almost milky in appearance. It's about taste, umami, and texture. This place does it right - each & every time! // Just had the braised sea cucumber for the first time. That was heaven! A large portion. Never seen it that size anywhere else. No comparison. 1st it's rare to see it offered at restaurants, 2nd they may not have in stock, 3rd often served significantly smaller ones, 4th not cleaned well, 5th braised superbly, 6th served in a sauce that complemented the sea cucumber in its perfection. It was an immortal treat. The chefs here are true masters. I'm not worthy!!!