Happy Boy

What is it? A bustling contemporary pan-Asian indoor-outdoor casual diner in Fortitude Valley. Why go? Within the maze that is Fortitude Valley, hidden gems lurk around every corner. And you’d be all out of luck if you missed East Street’s Happy Boy . Set amongst an urban rainforest and beneath giant poinciana trees adorned with fairy lights, Happy Boy comes to life at night. The awe-inspiring surrounds act as a barrier to the bustling city life, and you’d be mistaken thinking you’re in an equatorial country – that’s with a helping hand from the punchy flavours being dished out left, right and centre. Spice up your life with either the fish slice or prawn and pork wontons drowned in Sichuan chilli broth, or chow down on comfort-food favourites like Taiwanese fried chicken on miniature milk buns. Vegetables are a major part of Happy Boy’s menu too, and classics like the mapo tofu and fungus fried rice are sure to delight. Perk up with an Espresso Martini or keep it cool with a Margar...