Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant in Wilmington, NC

4.4(393)Wilmington, NC
Under the Radar
Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 393 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Wilmington, NC • 4.4★
Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina offers an incredible Chinese buffet experience with an all-you-can-eat twist. With a rating of 4.4 and over 393 reviews, diners can trust that they're in for a treat. The restaurant's diverse menu caters to all tastes, featuring a range of options for both kids and adults. Come hungry and enjoy a meal that's both satisfying and delicious. Reviewers rave about the crispy Asian catfish and sweet Tangerine chicken, which pairs perfectly with pork fried rice. Whether you're in the mood for Asian comfort food or trying something new, Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant is the perfect destination.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
7122 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA, Tarkington, Wilmington, North Carolina
Phone
(910) 686-1988
Today
Closed
Rating
4.4 (393 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

5 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Crispy Asian CatfishSweet Tangerine ChickenWhich Pairs Perfectly With Pork Fried Rice

Also mentioned

Food Portion SizeServers Knowledgeable About The Menu

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 393 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.4 from 393 reviews( 0.09 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median393 / 381 median
01,905 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5
4
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1

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.21) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1905+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableMany vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsGood for Dinner, Dessert

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualRomanticGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Spring Roll$7.508 mentions
  • Price variesDry-wok Chicken5 mentions
  • Price variesMu Shu Pork4 mentions
  • Scallion Pancake$5.004 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$5.004 mentions
  • Price variesCoconut Shrimp with Candied Walnut2 mentions
  • Price variesDouble Pan Fried Noodle2 mentions
  • Crystal Shrimp Dumpling$7.002 mentions
  • Roast Pork Bun$3.002 mentions
  • Price variesAnts Climbing a Tree1 mention
  • Wonton Soup$5.001 mention
  • Price variesSweet Chili Squid1 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

89 items with prices
  • Mandarin Chicken$13.50

    This simple chicken dish features a sweet garlicky sauce with onion, green onion and bell pepper. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Dry-Wok Chicken$13.50

    Lightly breaded diced chicken stir-fried with onion, bell pepper and jalapeno (spicy). Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Chicken Lily Black Bean Sauce$13.50

    Tender, sliced breast of chicken cooked with sweet lily bulbs in a black fermented soy bean sauce. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Firecracker Chicken$13.50

    Stir-fried lightly breaded diced chicken with celery, carrots, baby corn, straw mushroom and water chestnuts in Sichuan red chili pepper sauce (spicy). Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • General Tso's Chicken$13.50

    (Spicy) Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Sesame Chicken$13.50

    Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Orange Chicken$13.50

    (Spicy) Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Moo Goo Gai Pan$13.50

    Thin sliced chicken breast stir fried with fresh button mushrooms and water chestnuts in brown sauce. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Hong Kong Style Sweet & Sour Pork$13.50

    Tender fried pork loin with pineapple, bell peppers, baby corn, straw mushrooms and potatoes in traditional sweet and sour sauce. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Twice Cooked Pork$13.50

    Fried thinly sliced pork loin, wok tossed with bell peppers, onion and green onion. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Mongolian Beef$14.00

    Quickly cooked marinated beef with scallions and onion. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Beef in Oyster Sauce$14.00

    (Spicy) Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Beef with Broccoli$14.00

    Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Pepper Steak$14.00

    Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Asian Catfish$16.00

    Crisp, yet tender fried pangasius (Asian catfish) with fragrant spicy sauce, perfect with steamed mixed vegetable. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Sweet Chili Squid$15.00

    Tender strips of squid, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms in sweet and spicy sauce with a sprinkle of sesame seeds (spicy). Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Sichuan Eggplant$13.50

    Chinese eggplant stir-fry with onions and scallions in sichuan spicy sauce (spicy). Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Sauteed Green Beans$13.50

    Tender-crisp French green beans bathed in a sweet hoisin sauce with onion and scallion. Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Double Greens$13.50

    Green vegetables in green curry (spicy). Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Red Curry$13.50

    (Spicy) Served with white rice or brown rice and your choice of complimentary side.

  • Chicken Fried Rice$13.50

    With eggs, peas, carrots, onion and scallion. Served with your choice of complimentary side.

  • Beef Fried Rice$13.50

    With eggs, peas, carrots, onion and scallion. Served with your choice of complimentary side.

  • Pork Fried Rice$13.50

    With eggs, peas, carrots, onion and scallion. Served with your choice of complimentary side.

  • Tofu Fried Rice$13.50

    With eggs, peas, carrots, onion and scallion. Served with your choice of complimentary side.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

393 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 757 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Positive review text points to shrimp, buffet selection, dessert options, and service.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the food portion size at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

The portions are large, allowing for leftovers to be taken home.

How would you describe the dining atmosphere at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

The atmosphere is relaxed and fine, suitable for a nice dining experience.

Can you get take-out or to-go orders from Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, they offer to-go orders, and the staff can provide pointers on reheating the food.

Are the servers knowledgeable about the menu at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

Yes, the servers are knowledgeable and can provide good descriptions of the items.

Is Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant a good place for Chinese food?

Yes, it is a great place for Chinese food, with many options to choose from.

How would you describe the Asian catfish at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

The Asian catfish is crispy and delectable.

How would you describe the Tangerine chicken at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

The Tangerine chicken is sweet and well-balanced.

Can you recommend any dishes to go with the pork fried rice at Double Happiness Chinese Restaurant?

The Tangerine chicken mixes well with the pork fried rice.

📍Neighborhood Gem

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

A standout spot in a quiet area — people come here on purpose.

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Miscellaneous Services
2
Retail & Shopping
1
Professional Services
1
Healthcare & Medical
1

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Restaurants

Subway

Fast Food

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~1020 ft09:00-22:00
Domino's

Fast Food

7208 Market Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Denny's

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Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

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7201 Market Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 05:00-22:00

Grocery & Markets

Speedway

Convenience

7413 Market Street

~0.6 mi

Specialists

O2 Dental Group of Wilmington

Dentist

7150 Market Street

~370 ftMo,Th,Fr 08:00-18:00; Tu,We 10:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-16:00

Other services

Yes

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~930 ft
Four Seasons Dry Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

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Beauty

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~330 ftMo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Su off

Financial & accounting services

Tax advisor

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~980 ft

Other recreation & entertainment

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~0.6 mi
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Sports field

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Playground

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~0.6 mi

Parks & amenities

Fire pit

Firepit

~0.6 mi

Places of worship

Ogden Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~630 ft

Specialty stores

Delta Elev8

Cannabis

7316 Market St, Unit 3

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00

Community associations

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Charity

7330 Market Street

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