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Restaurante Happy House

Restaurant Sushi restaurant Buffet restaurant Mandarin restaurant

😐 Not best quality but cheap classics is what’s expected for buffet and that’s what you get. Nice to have a variation on sushi. For us a one time visit. People often mention buffet, good, sushi, Great, selection, staff, price, great, recommend, dishes,


Address

R. Oliveira Martins 9, 8200-381 Albufeira, Portugal

Website

restaurante-chines-happy-house-albufeira.business.site

Contact

+351 963 888 400

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 2:50 pm, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 2:50 pm, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 3 to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:50 pm, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 3 to 11:30 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2:50 pm, 6:30 to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 2:50 pm, 6:30 to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: buffet (22) good (19) sushi (18) Great (11) selection (11) staff (10) price (9) great (9) recommend (8) dishes (7)
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  • 3/5 nicola n. 1 year ago on Google
    Not best quality but cheap classics is what’s expected for buffet and that’s what you get. Nice to have a variation on sushi. For us a one time visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siobhan G. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Had a lovely midday meal here with my girlfriend. The vegan options I had were delicious, I just wish I could have tried them all! My girlfriend had a sushi variety and she loved it. I can highly recommend them, for vegans and none vegans alike. Their prices are very good too. 😊🙏 Oh, and we liked it so much we went back for more! We'll be visiting Albufeira again, and I'm looking forward to going back for more vegan sushi! :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 matt r. 9 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Came here after reading mixed reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised. Great variety of food and the sushi bar was incredible. Came out well and truly fed and watered for only €43 between 2 of us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark O. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Had delivery from Happy House last night and very disappointed.. Ribs were just bones with no meat.. Chicken kung po tasted the same as the chicken sate..no veg ..very bland ..sorry. Even gave the guy on the bike a nice tip cos he came a long way.. But food was disappointing and just full of peanuts..was like everything was cooked with peanut butter..sorry guys but I'm sure you can do better..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Julian T. 1 year ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Price increase to 14 90 takes this from reasonable (just) to disappointing (overpriced) in my opinion. Great staff and certainly popular (currently at least) but if you're not a fan of sushi then this buffet is sadly lacking in other dishes when compared to many other Chinese buffets I've eaten at. I'd also say one of the most over-salted places I've eaten at (msg and standard salt), no doubt to increase the drinks bill, which with a coke at 2.20 I can only wonder at what they charge for the beer or wine. The photos show our first 2 plates which sadly looked better than they tasted; my next plate was 2 satay sticks, a chilli chicken spoonful, a dumpling and a prawn and that was it, never have I had so little in an all you can eat restaurant. Overall we were disappointed and won't be back, we've eaten a lot better for a lot less in Lisbon and Porto this trip.

  • 1/5 julie b. 1 year ago on Google
    Would not recommend this Chinese buffet. Was told on entering if there were any dishes that had been eaten, they would replace with new fresh food. Once inside we had bowl of soup (dishwater) then had a look at the dishes in offer. Some of the trays were empty. My partner wanted crispy duck but the tray was empty. After asking the waiter could we have some more he told us no sorry it's all gone. Completely lied to. The rest of the food was cold and below average. My partner complained as he ate virtually nothing and asked if he could pay half (for just him not mine). This was more about principle rather than value. Staff were very abrupt crowding him and completely refused. Also a group of their friends came over and started talking in another language pointing at my partner. This was very intimating. We paid full price and left very disappointed. I would definitely not return here and would warn others against it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rafael P. 1 year ago on Google
    The sushi was really not ok. Salmon from the week before, rice very very dry, and even the decorative lettuce was, very unfortunately, going bad. I don’t really write reviews, but this one really urged me to do so. Would rather eat plain pasta for a week.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sandra A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a Chinese Buffet. They even have duck and pancakes, which many leave off a buffet. Very clean, service was good when ordering drinks. Lots of choice and very well priced.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaevja D. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff friendly and helpful, buffet served from 6.30pm (can order off menu before) all can eat price was €12.90. Daughter who loves sushi was very happy, all freshly made. Great selection at the buffet section.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mark a. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like Sushi, which I do, then this is a great place to eat. 5 star for this part. Their selection and quality was on point. I probably had my moneys worth just in this section alone. The other food options were good but never going to be 5 star given they are a buffet and it's not cooked to order. Desert selection was quite good, but again not going to be 5 star Michelin given it was a buffet. Waiters were very tentative to clearing the tables. Overall it was a good place to eat and great value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana M. 3 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    This is such a gem. Great tasty food, at a decent price. The staff were also very warm and welcoming, happy to help with any queries. The sushi is amazing, and so are the rest of the dishes. Not even the desserts disappointed . Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Mrs. B. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Tasty, fresh food, good service, nice prices. Our family visited this buffet 5 years ago. What was the positive surprise to visit it again in 2023 and to confirm that it became better.

  • 5/5 Kristina 9 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Really nice restaurant all you can eat, meal menu or cheap takeaway boxes. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Service really attentive. Would go again.

  • 5/5 Rosie P. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Wonderful place, great food, lovely people, pleasant atmosphere went twice whilst we were there, can't recommend it enough great place easy five stars 😀.

  • 5/5 Luna E. 8 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Great place to eat. A large selection of food that everyone will enjoy. A very popular place. Excellent 👌🔝🍽️🥂

  • 5/5 Lecoste 1 year ago on Google
    Great buffet with lots on offer. Fast friendly service from the staff. Well priced for all you can eat. Recommended..!

  • 3/5 Lexx L. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, enjoyed the buffet concept. The sushi is not bad but not great - the options are simple and low on taste variety. We really enjoyed the endless sashimi and incorporation of mango in a few pieces! Would not recommend the mojitos at all. Overall for the price and after reading reviews, I really expected better but not bad for a simple quick meal.

  • 3/5 Aaron M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was descent enough for a buffet abroad. 2 different types of soup which was hot and sour and chicken and sweetcorn which both were good. Reasonable choice of mains including a sirlion steak in a mushroom sauce though i didnt try so cant verify if good or bad. If you happen to be a big curry lover you will probably be dissapointed as there was only chicken curry on that front but there was a pot of curry sauce and other sauces if you desired. Also a Sushi Bar if that's your thing and some salad available but no cold meat selection if you like to have your salad like that. Several flavours of ice cream and other deserts in the form of cake and fruits in syrup. Kids selection if fussy there is fish fingers and a variation of chicken nuggets. If you are looking to eat yourself silly youl do ok at a price of 14.90€ but if your like me then this buffet would be more about filling a gap.

  • 2/5 Leanne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wouldn’t recommend.. running out of food very fast, lots of dishes empty abd took a while to be replaced.. no prawn crackers for soup.. took ages to come out. Food was adequate.. wouldn’t go back. Sorry

  • 4/5 PP 10 months ago on Google
    Food was great and portion size was very good, you wouldn't leave hungry. Ordered from the menu, lots of options. Service was quick and they were friendly. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 John Paul M. 10 months ago on Google
    Endless sushi, excellent choice in the buffet, less than €15! Food was all fresh and hot. Ice cream was delicious. I wish I'd found this place earlier

  • 5/5 Geoff C. 1 year ago on Google
    The sushi, for me is second to none, and is replenished rapidly with new rolls. The main buffet was grand, hot and sour soup had a really good flavour, crispy duck was a delight, and I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of buffet dishes, and ate far to much. The only let down the spring rolls as they were a little small. That would be my only down, staff attended us with deligence roving emptied plates quickly and nothing appeared to be too much trouble. Will certainly return

  • 4/5 Alex D. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good buffet. Tasty, good selection, friendly staff and fair price. Only downside was the temperature of the food, it wasn't hot, just warm. Little bit concerning.

  • 5/5 Inga M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing sushi at this buffet style restaurant! The rest of the food is lovely as well and all of that is just for 11 euros.

  • 5/5 Alisa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Always good choice for nice and realaxing dinner. Very fresh sushi, good choice of prawns and fish dishes, and of course - great prices .

  • 4/5 Nithin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and decent food. Reasonable prices as well

  • 5/5 Declan H. 2 years ago on Google
    All you can eat buffet is fantastic for under 12€ per adult, food is delicious and you're not rushed out

  • 5/5 Kevin H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great all in Chinese restaurant. Nice and big inside with plenty of space.lots to choose from including sushi freshly made. Service very good and friendly

  • 4/5 Tim van den B. 7 years ago on Google
    Cheap food, but a wide selection. Sushi is freshly made in the restaurant. Good selection for a low price. At the time of writing it is €10,25 for the all you can eat buffet, excluding drinks. An excellent quality price ratio.

  • 5/5 DJ-LadyP B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very helpful staff and lovely coffee ☕and cakes,

  • 4/5 João Pedro Loução S. 2 years ago on Google
    Generous portions at a very affordable price, with great flavour.

  • 4/5 Claire P. 1 year ago on Google
    Buffet style food, starters, mains and desserts. Not a huge choice and I was not too keen on sushi, needed to be kept colder. Nice dessert, though not much left when it was my time to go.

  • 5/5 isobel m. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food snd lots of it spotlessly clean and staff really attentive and friendly prices are great as well.try it you will enjoy x

  • 4/5 janet w. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Helpful staff. Food can be a bit cold. But good quality.

  • 5/5 Lorraine G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant. Great sushi and buffet. Clean and well run. Good value.

  • 4/5 Unique G. 2 years ago on Google
    Good little find and good value, selection not out of this world but deffo worth a visit.... And actually I'm saying this as someone gluten free! Enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Tim L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and service. 11 euros for all you can eat. Sushi was awesome, go easy on the Wassabi

  • 5/5 Ian C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best all you can eat Chinese I've been to, the sushi was to die for, €11.95 euros all in brilliant.

  • 4/5 Racheal D. 1 year ago on Google
    The absolute best sushi I've ever had, fantastic selection made fresh in front of you, the poor chefs were run off their feet. Absolutely delicious. The hot food isn't the best but it's not the worst and it is good value for money. Definitely would recommend.

  • 5/5 Pat H. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here last night 4th time for my husband and 5th time for me. It was as good as it always has been. My first visit was 2008. It is fantastic value for money. All food replenished with fresh stuff constantly. 😋 We will definitely return.

  • 1/5 Svend �. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Went to Happy House to eat buffet between 12-14:30. Had checked the opening hours on the website before and saw that it was open from 12-14:30 Once there, there was no service then, but the man at the door said that they opened at 18:30. Had traveled far for this lunch. Now they missed €32. OK, no big sum today, but don't you realize that you miss them again and again and again? The next time I choose to eat Asian, they will automatically be removed as an option! Should it be so difficult to change your website?


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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