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Went by last night, fire engines were there, looked like kitchen completely burned out. Just hope no one was hurt.

OMG hope Riaz is ok.

Have just spoken to Riaz from the Happy Valley, & he told me that every one is ok, no one was hurt.

But sadly due to fire damage he is going to have to close for two weeks.

Many thanks for letting us know.

I am so glad no one was hurt, hope it will be sorted out soon, and a very good restaurant will be up and running again

really pleased Riaz and staff are all alright, But GOOD restaurant,,are you for real, tom

Glad all ok only been once but very good curry.

Not been but heard good reports

Depends on what you are looking for in a restaurant. If you go for pretension and glamour, no doubt it is not for you, and the ambience is nothing to write home about. But the service is always pleasant, and the food is good, and the menu, if not extensive, sufficiently varied to suit different tastes. The fish and chips are brilliant. But I should not praise it too much, or everyone will go, and it will be spoilt like so many places that became popular.

I had Italian visitors a couple of years ago a couple and their two grandsons, and we tried several different types of eating place. The elders are sophisticated travellers and diners, children are children everywhere are can be fussy about food. I sensed disappointment at several places that are generally popular but the one all of us voted to return to for the last evening was Happy Valley.

Ragged Robin wrote:Depends on what you are looking for in a restaurant. If you go for pretension and glamour, no doubt it is not for you, and the ambience is nothing to write home about. But the service is always pleasant, and the food is good, and the menu, if not extensive, sufficiently varied to suit different tastes. The fish and chips are brilliant. But I should not praise it too much, or everyone will go, and it will be spoilt like so many places that became popular.

I had Italian visitors a couple of years ago a couple and their two grandsons, and we tried several different types of eating place. The elders are sophisticated travellers and diners, children are children everywhere are can be fussy about food. I sensed disappointment at several places that are generally popular but the one all of us voted to return to for the last evening was Happy Valley.

consistency I believe is the word you are looking for Riaz qualifies 99% and if fails always tries to put it right.

Sorry to hear this glad everybody safe. The Best Indian Transport Cafe on the Island!!

Mimi2 wrote:Sorry to hear this glad everybody safe. The Best Indian Transport Cafe on the Island!!

Pakistani even.

Shocked to hear the news as we are regulars when in the TRNC. Glad all is ok.

In terms of good restaurants it does depend what you want....the place has good food, great service and everyone is very pleasant. It is by no means sophisticated and probably not the choice for a very special romantic occasion but it is certainly good value anytime.

Glad Riaz and guys are ok. Such a shame about the kitchen.Hope it is sorted soon,a busy month to be losing trade!

snd1966 wrote:

Ragged Robin wrote:Depends on what you are looking for in a restaurant. If you go for pretension and glamour, no doubt it is not for you, and the ambience is nothing to write home about. But the service is always pleasant, and the food is good, and the menu, if not extensive, sufficiently varied to suit different tastes. The fish and chips are brilliant. But I should not praise it too much, or everyone will go, and it will be spoilt like so many places that became popular.

I had Italian visitors a couple of years ago a couple and their two grandsons, and we tried several different types of eating place. The elders are sophisticated travellers and diners, children are children everywhere are can be fussy about food. I sensed disappointment at several places that are generally popular but the one all of us voted to return to for the last evening was Happy Valley.

consistency I believe is the word you are looking for Riaz qualifies 99% and if fails always tries to put it right.

I think actually "customer service" is the expression I am looking, for - it is an oxymoron in so many places everywhere nowadays, but Riaz does try and without making a song and dance about it!

Always had satisfactory food on our visits. Can`t say same for other places.

Agree with other Posters that quality of food was always consistantly good as was the friendly service.
Hope they DO get up and running again.

Cant seem to recall the place.Giz a clue please.

They have started work replacing the roof. Its on the corner of the turning to Shayna beach dodger.

Of course it is, thanks.

It used (and as far as I know still is) owned by a Turkish Cypriot who used to live near Happy VAlley at Episkopi for those who know or knew the latter.

For a while it was run by an Irish couple, and Riaz has kept some of the Leprechaun motifs they introduced. The interior dining/bar area is pretty basic, . Outside is fairly spacious with tables not too close together screened from the road by a thick hedge and sheltered in summer by a grapevine, it seems to catch the sun in winter so outside daytime eating can be extended longer than many.

Most restaurants in the TRNC used to be like this - very basic but good food and service, with only a few offering more "luxury" for special occasions. Personally I preferred it, although Riaz might take the opportunity for a lick of paint to brighten it upa bit .

The T C owner Hassan died 2 years ago but I believe it is still owned by his family I often used to chat to him there when he came to pick the grapes.

Who remembers when Hassan owned the London Bakery in Lefcosia.

Thanks every one for there concerned and kind words. restaurant side will be ready in 2 days time and bar will be open on Friday 2th October kitchen will Take may be another 10 days.

No one has mentioned the cause of the fire. Does anyone know?

Kip wrote:No one has mentioned the cause of the fire. Does anyone know?

It was cause by electric.

Think it was down to a gas explosion we heard a very big bang.

Glad to hear all the staff are OK.
Have to agree with LooseBoots 100%
Never been disappointed with any meals at Happy Valley.
Navek

Great to hear you will soon be up and running again, Riaz. Was lovely to see how all the boys rallied round for the clear up. The heat must have been very fierce judging by the size that fridge ended up. So glad you were all ok. See you soon.

Good luck Riaz and hope it is reopened soon. Sorry I can't get there as often, no car or driver!!! Carole Lloyd xx

Owl Lady wrote:Good luck Riaz and hope it is reopened soon. Sorry I can't get there as often, no car or driver!!! Carole Lloyd xx

Thanks Carole bar is open from today and kitchen will take another 8 to 10 days.tnx Riaz

Good luck on reopening the kitchen

Once again thanks to all friends and relatives.
We are opening for meals on Wednesday the 14th.
We also completed our 10 years on October the 11th.i would like to take this opportunity to thanks every one who
Supported. me over the years.

2 course Sunday lunch
Choice of starter or dessert
Onion Bhaji / chicken liver pate / or soup
Main course
Roast beef or roast lamb
Or
Chicken curry or chicken jalfarezi
Desserts from the main menu
28.00tl
Served between 12-4

A big bird told me Riaz is 40 today but he still looks the same when I first met him back in the nineties. The beer goggles must be the answer

A very happy birthday from Sallie and Gary


see you later, with all the people I have now told please can you reserve my chicken dansak takeaway ~ don't care what time its ready as long as its good when it is

We are open every day from 11am-10 pm
And serving food all day lunch time snack menu also available.
Eat in or take away.
Home made steak pie, fish and chips (COD ).beef or chicken stir fry.fillet steak.lamb chops.&more.
And the best selection of Currie balti and jalfarezi dishes.

This is link to happy valley face book page.

https://m.facebook.com/happy.vally1?ref=bookmarks

happyvally wrote:This is link to happy valley face book page.

https://m.facebook.com/happy.vally1?ref=bookmarks

Just to let all my customers know.

Happy valley restaurant will be closed from 6th January and reopening on the 23rd January.