Now, don't be fooled by the quaint interior and sometimes less than busy operation because this is truly a hidden gem at the Hilo Shopping Center. On my first visit to this restaurant a couple of years ago, I took a chance and to my surprise, the food here is excellent or even better as compared to other Chinese outlets in Hilo town. After multiple visits, trying a variety of items off the a la carte menu, I've come to find a handful of dishes I rely on every time I return. My most recent visit was July 2024. Here are my favorites and menu recommendations. The Hot & Sour Soup is abdolutely delicious, the best in town, hands down. Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs, lightly breaded and deep fried, coated with tasty seasoning that's not too spicy. Pair this up with a beer and you're set. Two seafood selections I would recommend. The Steamed Basa w/ Soy Sauce or the Deep Fried Basa w/ Oyster Sauce. The second one is my favorite. Crispy, light, generous portion, seasoned just right. Steer clear from the shrimp items though. My two favorite noodle dishes are the Crispy Gau Gee Mein w/ Vegetables and, the Beef Vegetable Chow Fun w/ Gravy. I would order the chow fun w/ gravy vs. the dry one. It's more tasty I feel. A basic, Lemon Chicken done well here with a lemon sauce that's the best in town. Also, a must try is the Hot Pot w/ Eggplant & Minced Pork. The owner's wife recommended this on a previous visit and now, it's one of my favorites. And last, the Sizzling Black Pepper Beef Tenderloin. Brought sizzling to your table, so tender with a sauce that's absoluty delicious. With a bowl of white rice, I'd eat just that if I dined here by myself. If you're looking for a vegetable dish, it has to be the Choi Sum w/ Oyster Sauce. This dining establishment is nothing fancy and, if you're looking for a quick meal w/ over the top service, well, this may not be the spot for you. But, if you're looking for delicious Chinese cuisine cooked by the owner himself, the food here is consistent and when busy, may take some time. But, it's worth the wait in this "chill", air conditioned restaurant which is open for lunch and dinner. I usually dine at lunch when it's less busy or in the early afternoon or evening, during off peak dining hours. Arrive with a group, order "family style" and, share the dishes giving you more options to choose from to enjoy. I usually dine with another person and between the both of us, we usually order four dishes and, enjoy the leftovers later. These menu recommendations are dishes that I feel are the tastiest, sometimes the best in town. Other items I feel are not as tasty but, it might become your favorite, if you give this place a try. And, don't forget to ask for Chinese hot tea at the end of your meal. A perfect finish.

I love their food! My one suggestion is that they should leave voicemail on their phone when they are on vacation or closed for a period of time.

The food is usually on point and service is good here. However, we ordered Peking Duck and they gave us Tortilla instead of steamed buns... and the crispy gaugee was refried, it was hard to chew , that was a extreme let down for us!!!

Food is always freshly made and delicious. Great flavors. Highly recommend to all. Mahalo.

I read the review and try to get a steamed local whole fish but they did not have it. I am not sure they will have it again since carrying fresh steamed whole fish caused more resources. I had the steamed swai fillet instead which is not bad but I felt it could use more soy sauce and oil and ginger be finely shredded. The Eng choy or On choy was good and only $9.95 which was low price. The calamari in salt and pepper would be better if it had more salt and pepper and some garlic and onion. The is a hole in the wall restaurant with authetic Cantonese food. Rice was $1.50 and tea was $.75 but the price is low and this is Hawaii, so that is reasonable.

What does a skeleton order at a restaurant? Spare ribs! Now, I've not seen any skeletons at Happy Valley that wouldn't have been there anyway, but I've definitely had their ribs and they're bomb. Good as they are, though, I think their peking duck is my favorite (shocker). The thing with Happy Valley is, if you're not doing family style when you eat here, you're doing it wrong. You can easily afford to have a few favorites at this place and be able to order all of them and then some! And there's a wealth of options for you to choose from. You really just need to make sure your friends and fam have brought their appetites. Happy Valley is located in Hilo Shopping Center, right there when you turn in off of Kilauea Ave. You'll likely be able to find a table on most week nights, but I do believe they do reservations, so it can't hurt to call ahead. The staff is friendly and everything inside is clean. And while I do think this place really shines as a spot for groups to dine at, you can absolutely come with a smaller party. The food will always be good.