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Happy Chef Noodle Restaurant

f3/401 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 4 people

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f3/401 Sussex St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9281 5832
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Happy Chef Noodle Restaurant

Head up to the Sussex Centre food court for Sydney's long-running temple of noodle soups. Bowls hit tables in minutes, anchored by a traditional wooden peg ordering counter that has kept Chinatown regulars fed for decades. Devotees line up for the combination laksa—a rich, restorative coconut broth packed with wontons, chicken, and seafood. Noodle customization runs across the entire board, from thin vermicelli to wide flat ribbons with springy chew. For an off-menu feel, the dry noodle bowls toss braised beef tripe and tendon in dark gravy, flanked by satay sauce and clear broth to ladle in as you slurp.

  • Restorative Laksa: Rich, coconut-based combination bowls with seafood, chicken, and wontons, famous among regulars as an antidote for rough mornings.
  • Custom Dry Noodles: Tossed beef tripe, tendon, and dumplings served with separate bowls of clear broth and satay sauce.
  • Chinatown Heritage: A bustling Sussex Centre institution running on decades of history and old-school wooden peg order numbers.
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Why Choose Happy Chef Noodle Restaurant

Why Chinatown diners consistently return to Happy Chef at Sussex Centre

  • Customizable Noodle Selection

    Diners customize their noodle bowls with preferred bases, selecting from choices like large egg noodles, thin egg noodles, or rice noodles across laksa and clear broths.

    You can get a variety of noodle soups here and you can choose your noodle type.

    May Lea

  • Dry Noodle Format with Side Broth

    Generous combinations of wontons, beef brisket, tripe, and seafood come served dry with concentrated sauce alongside a separate bowl of clear broth.

    They also serve a side of soup, which I absolutely love.

    L Hilman

  • Decades of Reassuring Consistency

    Locals and visitors return over several decades for comforting, restorative noodle bowls that consistently deliver unchanging, reliable recipes.

    Been coming here 30 years and the laksa still is the best in Sydney. Love the fact the recipe never changes.

    Luke

  • Restorative Comfort and Warmth

    Hearty bowls of piping-hot soup provide deep physical comfort, known among regulars as an effective pick-me-up and hangover cure.

    It’s my ultimate comfort food and a reliable hangover cure over the years.

    Namiko Satur

  • Rapid Turnaround in Sussex Centre

    Operating inside the bustling Sussex Centre food hall, orders are assembled and served piping hot in just a few minutes.

    The service was nice and helpful and the food was ready in 3 minutes.

    Hannes

  • Traditional Food Court Flow

    Counter service keeps operations efficient during busy rushes, preserving authentic Chinatown food court heritage complete with its traditional ordering setup.

    Love the wooden peg system also, super traditional!

    Maxwell Andrew Buckley

Beloved bowls of rich laksa and comforting noodle soups customized to your taste

  • Combination Laksa

    I had the combination laksa, it was full of flavours and delicious.

    FPV

  • Wonton Noodle Soup

    The wonton noodle soup was full of flavour and delicious. Good amount of noodles and wontons.

    Diggety

  • Beef Tripe and Tendon Dry Noodle

    Tried the beef tripe and tendon dry noodle and it was AMAZING. Generous portions, saucy, and bursting with flavor.

    Efvlin Yip

  • Chicken Laksa

    Chicken laksa with large egg noodles is a nostalgic comfort food! Flavourful soup and plenty of toppings

    Lawrence Lee

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the restaurant inside Sussex Centre?

Happy Chef is tucked away in the food court on the top level of Sussex Centre in Chinatown. Head inside the building, take the escalator or elevator to the upper floor, and you will find the counter stall among the food hall vendors.

Can you choose your type of noodles?

Yes. When placing your order, you can customize your dish by selecting your preferred noodles, such as rice noodles, thin egg noodles, or large flat egg noodles.

Can you order noodles dry instead of in soup?

Several popular choices like number 37 can be ordered dry, which arrives sauced with toppings alongside a complimentary side bowl of clear soup. Satay sauce and chili oil are also available to adjust flavor and heat.

How quickly is the food served?

Orders are prepared very quickly, typically coming out within 3 to 5 minutes, making it a great option for a fast meal even when the food court is bustling.

Are vegetarian options available?

Happy Chef serves vegetarian noodle options, including vegetable tofu laksa.

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