Happy Boy

Top choice in Fortitude Valley


Fun, loud and always pumping, this ever-hip place draws all types with its toothsome Chinese, good enough to make your uncle weep. Dive into smashing dishes like twice-cooked dry and sticky beef rib in sweet sauce, Chongqing chilli chicken, and smoky, burnt broccolini with black-bean butter.

Weekday lunch includes some good-value specials, with most dishes around $14. Next door is Happy Boy's moody, on-point wine bar, Snack Man.


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