After shopping for almost three hours last Saturday, my friend and I naturally got hungry and tired. We were around Jusco, a few minutes away from AEON Irino when we saw this pasta and pizza place named Happy Valley. It looked homey and inviting we didn't have any second thoughts on having our lunch there.
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| Happy Valley's lunch menu |
We were led to a cozy nook. Happy Valley's design resembles a romantic cottage in the middle of the woods. It was a bit dark inside but not gloomy. Soft music plays in the background.
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| waiting area |
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| Happy Valley's see-through kitchen |
We decided to get one plate of pasta and one whole pizza. Just like most Italian restos in Japan, an order of pizza or pasta includes access to the salad bar and drink bar.
The salad bar is simpler than most Italian places I've been to. There's a limited selection but the food is flavorful so it's still worth the cost. My favorite was the potato salad. There's a certain unique sweetness to it that I enjoyed.
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| half of the salad bar |
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| the other half of the salad bar |
On the other hand, the drink bar was a little disappointing. The orange juice and vegetable fruits juice were too tangy and strong. I just had the most reliable drinks- water and coffee.
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| the drink bar |
After having salad, our seafood pasta was served. It has pieces of octopus on top which we didn't try. The pasta tasted wonderful. The seafood taste is not overpowering. It was mild in a way that I like.
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| Seafood pasta with Octopus toppings |
We also had Pizza Margharita topped with pesto sauce. It was the best part of the meal. Pizza bread had the right softness with the right amount of cheese and just the right thickness (or thinness).
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| Pizza Margarita |
Both pasta and pizza were good for 3 to 4 people. The pasta, pizza, salad and drink all costs 2500 Yen good for two people.
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So if you're ever around the area and looking for a some delicious Italian food, visit Happy Valley!
How to get by bus:
1. Take the #20 Bus bound for AEON Shitoro
2. Get off at the first stop just after the bus turned from the street with Mister Donut Building.
The fare is 200 Yen.
3. Walk towards AEON Irino. It's just before Shoe Plaza and AEON.
