Friendly family-run restaurant that checks all the boxes. Great service, feels like home and food…read moreis every bit of authentic. I had the beef stew, my partner got the pork chop, and we also split some rolls. LARGE portions! Couldn't finish it all, but certainly wanted to!

Love their food. The wife and husband are super nice. The kids are great too. Sadly they are now…read moreretired. Congratulations and best wishes to them.

I ordered from here a couple of days ago and it was genuinely some of the best Thai food I have…read moreever had. My mom and I got the green curry and the Buddha Rama curry with sticky rice. They were both so good we couldn't decide which one we liked more. They were also very generous with the amount of chicken they gave us in the curry. We got a side of shrimp summer rolls which were also excellent. The owner was very nice as well and made good recommendations. I would suggest doing takeout here because the restaurant is very hot.

Not bad! The place we were planning on eating at was closed…read morewhen we came by so we came here instead. The seating area was very small, only a couple tables and it was empty when we went. It was very hot inside without AC, which was unfortunate, but otherwise it was not bad. The noodle soup had great flavor, good comfort food. The chicken was a bit tough and dry though. The green curry had excellent flavor. The prices are pretty low (plates around or under $15)! Service was excellent, they were very quick and attentive. Overall not bad, but 4 stars for not the most comfortable atmosphere and dry chicken

Food was excellent! Ordered their pad Thai with shrimp at medium spice level, spice was perfect!read more

It's a cute little spot and they have a little air conditioner to keep it cooler than it is…read moretypically outside. Best part - The Summer Roll with shrimp and peanut sauce was delicious. It was refreshing and a great appetizer to start with. Healthy and savory at the same time. The Spicy Basil was a little bland for us, the meat was the best part. The Pad Thai seemed to be over cooked and slimy. The Yellow Curry was fine, nothing extravagant to write about. Service was fine, all in all, it definitely was not worth the $100 we spent. I hope you have better luck if you decide to try it out.

Located in a stall next to the Hilo farmers market. I ordered the curry noodles because I am always…read morecraving both curry and noodles and it just spoke to me on the menu. The meal was cooked fresh on the spot and had so much flavor. Veggies and noodles were both cooked to perfection, and it came with a perfect crunch of peanuts on top. I asked for it spicy, and it was absolutely perfect for me - if you don't specify - it automatically comes as mild. It's located next to a sushi place and kula açaí bowls, and there is a shared seating area for all 3 restaurants so it's perfect for going with a group of people who all want to eat different things.

Very friendly and quick service! I ordered cucumber salad was not on the menu but I asked and she…read moremade it for me! so good got it medium spicy. Makes me miss home but this was a good choice!

Really Good Pad Thai & Satay chicken. I believe they used a green curry, since it was a tad…read moresweeter. Very moist and flavorful. Peanut sauce was thick & not runny. Service was good as they kept checking on us during the entire meal. If we lived there we would go back again. Since they are a very small place, there is a limited menu, but still highly recommended. Thank you.

I feel so very disappointed. Years ago this place was the go to spot for amazing authentic papaya…read moresalad. I used to drive from Kona just to come here for the papaya salad. The last two times I've been here is clear that the standards have gone into the trash. Small portions, absolutely zero flavor. I don't even think she puts any fish sauce into the salad. No spice and absolutely nothing in it at all that makes it up papaya salad, other than the papaya. How sad and disappointing.

A Vietnamese Dish I'm Always Searching For…read more Lam's Garden is a hidden gem I didn't know about until a colleague suggested coming here for lunch. I was blown away by the canh chua cá, a traditional Vietnamese sweet and sour catfish soup. My mom makes this dish, so it's something I crave and find myself searching for when dining out. Unfortunately, it's not as commonly offered at Vietnamese restaurants. The serving here is generous and definitely big enough to share. The flavors hit the spot and satisfied that craving for something that reminds me of home. I definitely want to go back and try more of their dishes. Finding a restaurant that serves one of Mom's dishes well? That's reason enough for a return visit.

This spot is located in Hilo, street parking can be difficult, but that's expected in most of the…read moretown. We came on a weekday evening around 8 PM, and were quickly seated. The servers were running around all night, and it seemed that they were a little bit understaffed. However, they still did their best to attend to us, and food came out promptly. As most other pho shops, they provide plenty of bean sprouts, mint, lemons, and sauces (oyster sauce/Sriracha) to enjoy. Pho Rare Beef (6.5/10) - the broth was good, flavorful, rich and salty as expected from Vietnamese pho. As this spot is kind of a Viet/Chinese fusion, don't go in expecting the best pho of your life. However, the broth is definitely delicious and will fix your pho cravings - only comment is regarding the beef itself. Some of the pieces were definitely a little thicker, tougher, and at points difficult to chew. The beef was not then these sliced into the brisket that I'm used to finding, but that's OK Overall, pretty good pho spot on the Big Island with quite tasty broth. Only wish that the beef was either thinner and easier to chew, or more tender.

Terrific food in an unpretentious atmosphere. My order was pretty standard - summer rolls and beef…read morepho - but both were great. The pho broth in particular was one of the best I've ever had. Service was with a smile, and food was prompt but it took long enough to arrive to show that there was care in the preparation. The prices are very fair for what you get. As others have noted they don't have AC, but it was a pretty warm and humid day, and the cross-ventilation was fine. I look forward to being a regular there.

My favorite is their spicy Beef soup..or the chicken ginger soup…read more. Very good when you're feeling under the weather or on a chilly day..

What does a skeleton order at a restaurant? Spare ribs!…read more 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.

If I could leave 0 stars I would . I came in today for just the roast duck and shrimp fried rice ,…read moreand let me tell you, I should've just ate the paper menu because it probably would've tasted better . My first red flag was when the table in the front had a hair in their food .... But hey that's beside the point. The shrimp fried rice had 7 shrimp...7!!! It's not seasoned at all just egg and boiled shrimp , not even a lil green onion or soy sauce ..then the duck was like greasy and lacked luster and I asked for the duck "sauce "/ drippings and I was given hosin sauce ( ew) but I ate some because I'm not wasting my money lol. Did I mention I payed $58....... And for that much I would've expected the customer service to be top tier ... and no shocker the food matched the customer service 0/10 again. I'm not mad just disappointed. First restaurant in Hilo -0 /10 .