happiness chinese restaurant

i placed an order online for pick up.  they were nice to call me and let me know one of the items was not available so i could change the order and said it would be ready in 30 minutes.  i arrived in 30 minutes and met the lady at the front who took my name and said my order would be up shortly.  there were two people waiting for take out in front of me.  a littletimegoes by and the two get their orders and leave.  also several people come in and get seated, about 4 different couples.  soon those seated start getting their orders.  about 30 minutes later i ask the status on my order and the lady goes back in to the kitchen and says they are working on it and it will be soon.  about 15 minutes last another table gets their order and then another.  i ask again about my order and the lady goes in to the kitchen and again comes out saying they are working on the order.  it took almost 2 hours from thetimei make the order until thetimeit was ready.  my gut is that they didn't even start it until i questioned it.  there was no apology, no explanation, do discount items.  i sat there and waited 90 minutes and they didn't seem concerned.  i like the food but after this last adventure i don't think i will be ordering with them again.

sentimental fave.... (update 1/7/15): since my review, this place is now under new ownership. further opinions to follow...

(original posting): gringo chinese that has a very soft spot in my heart for the local area. are they any better/different than a dozen others like it? nah... but there are a few things about the place that makes me like them a little more than other joints. they've been there for 40 years. they persevered through a burn-to-the-ground disaster. they are very consistant with product. they are all really nice folks, and there is more than one generation in there working. i've hit them for lunch over the decades, and i've never been disappointed. a dreary, june day offered the perfecttimeto enjoy this northwest, formulaic, gargantuan-plate, family late morn grubbout. complete with leftovers for hungry teens at home. i like'm....

delish food & price right.. love this longtimefamily own restaurant, they serve both canton and mandarin food, orange beef, minced pork in lettuce wraps, peking bo-pot are my favorites.
delish food, price right.timeto go back again.