Had lunch there on Sunday. We felt it was not as good as last year. I was disappointed in the beef…read moreand mushrooms. The beef was not as tasty as it was before. It was tough, maybe we not long enough in the corn starch? The other dishes were not hot. At 20 bucks per person, we're not sure if we'll be going back. We did go there a lot, but we may have to try somewhere else. The lady that is in charge is very nice but we'll have to think about going there again.

We were hungry around 5:00 and were surprised to find this restaurant already a quarter full when…read morewe arrived.  My wife is Chinese and doesn't normally like "Canadian Chinese buffet" but she really enjoyed this one. The staff were friendly and nice.  The buffet had a good selection and everything was fresh and refilled quickly.  We enjoyed the buffet but next time we go back will probably order off the menu because there were more traditional Chinese dishes on the menu that weren't on the buffet.

I am writing this review to share a very concerning experience that took place on June 17th between…read more12:00-2:00 PM at Driftwood Chinese Food in the Rutherford area of Nanaimo, BC. Two individuals I support attended the restaurant with staff, as they do regularly for a monthly outing. Unfortunately, from the moment they arrived, it was clear they were not being treated the same as other customers. Staff present reported that the servers seemed disengaged and reluctant to serve them. After the individuals went through the buffet line, staff at the restaurant immediately followed behind them and wiped down all the utensils, handles, and serving areas they had touched. While cleanliness is expected, this level of targeted cleaning did not occur for other patrons during the two hours they remained there, making it feel very intentional and directed specifically at these two individuals, both of whom use wheelchairs. Throughout the visit, they were not offered drink refills, despite witnessing other tables being checked on repeatedly. Their plates were never cleared, even as surrounding tables were consistently serviced. The difference in treatment was noticeable and deeply concerning. At the end of the visit, one individual had a single dessert tart remaining and politely asked if she could take it to go. The response from staff was unnecessarily harsh, stating that if they allowed that, "everyone would expect free food." This was especially upsetting given that the item could not be reused and would simply be discarded. Overall, the experience left both the individuals and staff feeling singled out and unwelcome. The treatment appeared discriminatory, particularly toward individuals using wheelchairs. One of the individuals has since expressed that she does not want to return, as she felt judged and treated differently because of her disability. I am sharing this review so others--especially those supporting individuals with diverse abilities--are aware of this experience. All customers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

All good food , easy parking and its our spot for Chinese food in Nanaimo. Xmas dinner will be…read morethere. Save some shrimp

We were craving real asian food after being on a cruise ship for a week and I looked up dim sum…read more This spot caught my eye since one of the reviews mentioned great food and terrible service - always a good sign to me for dim sum! It was busy but not packed on Sunday. We were able to get some classics right away from a cart - har gow was great. We also ordered off the menu by checking off items on a piece of paper. Food was generally better than most places we get in Portland and cheaper - I would come back. Service is what you expect. You flag a server if you need something.

I may (not) be Asian....but I eat a lot of Asian food. I also go to every ChinaTown in any major…read morecity I can. Golden City is a real good place to dine: - Hot & Sour soup: This place has about the absolute best hot & sour we've ever had anywhere. - bbq pork: a traditionally prepared dish that was very good. - Fried dumplings: Not the greatest dumpling I've ever had...but good enough. They had a real good dipping sauce to accompany. - duck: This duck dish was real good. We certainly we like this place. Oh...and it's open later than most any restaurants around in the area!

Cantonese chow mein, paid for extra vegetables to get some broccoli in there. Noodles were more…read morelike spaghetti. Dish was dry. Shrimp tiny. No taste to anything. OTOH, the spring roll was hot and crispy. Still searching for a decent Chinese in Victoria.

Run by Jessica and her husband who is the cook, the atmosphere is very nice and somewhat more…read moreupscale than the usual run of the mill Chinese restaurant. Prices are reasonable but a couple of bucks higher than the typical Chinese restaurant. The food is very good and has a nice clean feeling to it. Portions are ample. Its quite authentic too, maybe a touch less spicy than the usual and that is probably due to the clientele its serving. Service is excellent.

Amazing restaurant with views of the sea. Delicious seafood dishes, green beans, and mapo and lemon…read morepepper tofu. One of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast, highly recommend you go if visiting for remarkable food and great service.

My wife and I had dinner here after some of my wife's friends recommended it. It was recently…read moreremodeled--and as far as I know, opened under new ownership, along with the hotel it's in, the Driftwood Inn. "You're sure they liked this place?" I asked her. "Because it looks to me like a restaurant in a mid-range hotel. You know, where they think, 'People will eat here for convenience, because they're staying here and it's easier than wandering around looking for something else." Our server was quite friendly, and the beachfront view was pleasant--though oddly generic, like the decor, which looked like someone had said, "How little can we spend, and still make everything seem shiny and new?" Once we'd ordered, our food arrived quickly. But it was as though everything had been premade in a factory somewhere, and rather than employing a chef, someone in back was opening everything from plastic bags and microwaving it. (This would also explain why we didn't have to wait long.) The exception was the garlic toast, which was charred, and looked like it'd been cut from a baguette. It was so small, it didn't seem worth reordering; instead, we scraped off the black parts. My pasta was decidedly undercooked ("al dente"). It wasn't uneatable, but I spent considerably more time chewing than I could've planned for. By the time I'd gnawed my way through it, my wife was sending text messages (something we've agreed we'd never do at the table unless everyone else was preoccupied). So, should you eat here? Well, if you've been dazzling yourself with too much excellent cuisine, and you'd like a sort of palate cleanser to reset your tastebuds so everything seems delicious and interesting again, this would be a good place to go. But I suggest you wait till you can bring along something to do where you want no distractions, because this is about as generic and undistracting a meal as you're likely to have. I suppose they named it "Bubbles" because there are bubbles in the surf a short distance away. But a better name would've been HOTEL RESTAURANT--preferably in a generic font, like the one they use for highway signs.

They took way too long to get us food we waited for an hour for a small order and when we called to…read moreask the person on the phone was so mean and unhelpful do not eat here one star.

ordered Chinese food online for sun. order went through on charge card. went to pickup order but…read morethey are closed. phoned web site says they are open on sun. phoned next day to get charge reversed. never talked to such a rude person in my life.said she was busy with other customers. never apologized. I wanted an explanation for allowing an order to be completed but not being open. phone connection lost I think she hung up on me. I did receive a refund on a $92 order. this is no way to run a business.

We came late for dim sum but they had the platter. Chow mein and Car Siu Boa…read more Service was okay food okay. Nothing outstanding

What the heck is with the low reviews? The quality of the food here is *superb.* I love Dim Sum, so…read moreif it's your first time you do need to learn: have some discretion and be patient and wait for various carts. You can also make requests - this is normal! Just wave folk down as needed. And yes, even for water. The buns (baked pork and custard) are the best I've ever had. The dumplings are fine - good but not the best. But the fried pepper pork? Oh. My. God. This place beats Seattle dim sum, for a point of reference. It's a little on the pricier side but it was worth it!

Drove to Uptown Chinese restaurant for lunch from Gibsons Landing. The restaurant, which is a good…read moresize, was almost completely empty. There was one other table seated, but that was it. We were somewhat worried about this. Our server was friendly. We asked for lots of lemons/limes with our water and got one slice of lemon each. She didn't really understand the concept of limes, but did go back and get us more lemons. I ordered the Tofu in Salt & Pepper, which is an appetizer, and my friends ordered the spring rolls, which were very nice, Chinese broccoli, and stir fry broccoli in garlic sauce. None of the dishes came with rice, which surprised us. The S&P tofu was spicy, crispy, and delicious. It had small pieces of red and green peppers and onions. It was also fairly spicy, so let them know if you want it milder. They slice the tofu fairly thin, which makes it easier to get crispy I'm sure. My friend's Chinese broccoli was also very tasty. It's not really broccoli but a type of kale with stems that has great health benefits. The stir fry broccoli with garlic sauce didn't have a ton of flavor, but it was cooked well. I really didn't taste much garlic in it, but it was bright green and crunchy. They make their own sauces in house and the yellow mustard was not as spicy as the ones you get pre-packaged. The sweet sauce for the spring rolls was very nice; I added it to my tofu, which went together nicely. The red chili sauce was more sweet than spicy. This was a solid Chinese restaurant, but it did not stand out amongst its peers, hence the 3 star rating.

Excellent authentic Chinese cooking right here at our door step. The owners are very nice and the…read morefood is great. If you haven't yet given them a try, please do. You will be happy.

Having tried a lot of dim sum spots, I have to admit Kirin would easily rank as one of the Top 3…read morethat I've ever had... the only con? You'll want to make a reservation WEEKS in advance and hope for the best! Our group ordered so many delicious items, and some standouts were: Shrimp Har Gao: These were crisp and tasty, with a skin that was the appropriate thickness - and of course had enough slip to it. Yum! Pork Shu Mai: These ingredients were tip top! I'm not a fan of pork, but I enjoyed this one... whatever they marinated it in was amazing. Stuffed Eggplant: Tasty, too! I love eggplant, especially the stuffed ones. The sauce paired very well and was simply satisfying. Mushroom Noodles: This was honestly a hot mess and hot miss. It tasted very bland like airplane food... highly recommend not ordering this! Cheung Fun - The rice noodle was crisp and very satisfying. Whether an oil stick or protein, highly recommend this one. What's nice is eating here was very relaxing late in the afternoon. The overall ambiance is spacious and quiet enough for conversation. Either we got lucky missing out on the liveliness, or all the aunties with tea left before we arrived. Overall, I could see myself coming back for the dim sum... but have a little more reservation (no pun intended) when trying their lunch items.

Had the pleasure of eating here again. Whenever I visit Vancouver, we try to make a stop here for…read moresome great dim sum. Dishes were delicious and fresh. Was able to try more dishes since we came as a larger group. Everything was great. Service is also top notch. Staff is very professional and attentive. Highly recommend calling in advance and making a reservation. Seems like if you walk in and don't have one, you're taking a chance - especially during the busy lunch time. Worth a visit if you're in town - plan ahead!

97/100 I have been…read moretold my two very good sources that this is the best Chinese in town. Although I question the cleanliness of the establishment, I did enjoy the food. The couple is young and dedicated to making the best Chinese food in QB. I hope they make it!

Really good. Authentic. Clean. Friendly…read more We had many different dishes but the lemon chicken was huge with a perfect batter crust. Everything was fresh and yummy. The owner and his wife are really friendly and helpful although you may want to get an app that translates Mandarin into English. ;^) Give it a try you won't be disappointed.