Happy Valley: no Starbucks or Safeway here...just a slow-paced, tiny village with a couple of businesses. One that's been here for quite some time is the Banana Bungalow Hostel. Not exactly a one-off (there are Banana Bungalows in Hollywood, San Diego, and Waikiki), it still feels unique. Happy Valley might be a bit off the beaten path for most visitors, but then again, those looking to stay at hostels usually appreciate the "real" side of things.
Another block down, you'll pass Takamiya Market. Opens early and sells out quickly when it comes to freshly marinated Kalbi ribs, cone sushi, kim chee, mochi, musubi, chow fun, ahi poke, tako poke, laulau and more. Local food at it's best. I'm good friends with a member of the Takamiya family. He and I used to go mountain biking together, and I'd meet him in Happy Valley, just a block or two from his home. Without fail, he'd ride up to meet me with a plastic bag dangling from his handlebar, filled with mangoes, papayas and more. Local style...always show up bearing gifts.
Happy Valley: no Starbucks or Safeway here...just a slow-paced, tiny village with a couple of businesses. One that's been here for quite some time is the Banana Bungalow Hostel. Not exactly a one-off (there are Banana Bungalows in Hollywood, San Diego, and Waikiki), it still feels unique. Happy Valley might be a bit off the beaten path for most visitors, but then again, those looking to stay at hostels usually appreciate the "real" side of things.
Another block down, you'll pass Takamiya Market. Opens early and sells out quickly when it comes to freshly marinated Kalbi ribs, cone sushi, kim chee, mochi, musubi, chow fun, ahi poke, tako poke, laulau and more. Local food at it's best. I'm good friends with a member of the Takamiya family. He and I used to go mountain biking together, and I'd meet him in Happy Valley, just a block or two from his home. Without fail, he'd ride up to meet me with a plastic bag dangling from his handlebar, filled with mangoes, papayas and more. Local style...always show up bearing gifts.
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