Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:30 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Onley: 2:29 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (757) 789-3888 to confirm.
Location & directions
25345 Lankford HighwayOnley, VA 23418
About Happy Buffet
Located at 25345 Lankford Highway in Onley, Virginia, Happy Buffet is a Chinese restaurant. Our Onley guide covers 18 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Happy Buffet is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
You can visit for dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (757) 789-3888.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 25345 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418
- Phone
- (757) 789-3888
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Happy Buffet’s weekday schedule with 252 other Chinese restaurants in Virginia. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 75.5 hours a week, 8 hours more than the local median of 68. 86% of Chinese restaurants in Virginia open on Sundays, and Happy Buffet is one of them.
Compared with 252 other Chinese restaurants in Virginia that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Virginia
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
We don’t have Happy Buffet’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Virginia typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken | 80% | $15.10 |
| Chicken | 73% | $14.47 |
| Shrimp | 73% | $15.95 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 73% | $13.72 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 73% | $13.75 |
| Hunan Chicken | 70% | $14.00 |
| General Tso's Chicken | 70% | $14.95 |
| Orange Chicken | 70% | $15.38 |
Calculated from 30 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Happy Buffet there are 12 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 18 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), Sandwiches & Delis (2), and American (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile. The closest is China Chefs, 0.1 mi away.
9 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanHavana 130.1 mi
- AmericanKendall's Kountry Kitchen0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexDon Valerios0.3 mi
- PizzaPanzottis Pizza0.3 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Happy Buffet's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Happy Buffet open on Sunday?
Yes, Happy Buffet is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Happy Buffet located?
Happy Buffet is located at 25345 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418.
What is the phone number of Happy Buffet?
You can call Happy Buffet at (757) 789-3888.
Does Happy Buffet offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Happy Buffet. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Happy Buffet open late?
Yes – Happy Buffet is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Happy Buffet?
There are 18 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Happy Buffet. Nearby options include McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), Havana 13 (0.1 mi), and Kendall's Kountry Kitchen (0.2 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Happy Buffet?
2 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is China Chefs, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Virginia cost?
Based on 30 menus with 3,968 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Virginia, the median menu item costs $13.26, and half of all items are priced between $9.94 and $16.95.
Nearby places
All in Onley
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