Came here during a short stay in Victoria at a friend's recommendation. The menu was interesting. A…read morelot of cool Asian fusion options. You order at the register and the food didn't take long to be ready. You grab your own utensils and stuff. There is only counter stool seating inside. There are some bench seating on the patio. Everything we ordered was good. My friend and I shared 3 dishes and that was perfect. Would definitely come again to try more things on my next visit.

A foodie friend suggested I visit this Asian fusion restaurant after seeing it featured on the Food…read moreChannel. So, I took a day off and headed to our capital city, Victoria, on a hot and sunny afternoon. After getting off the bus at Douglas & Fort and walking a couple of blocks, I arrived at the restaurant. In all honesty, the location isn't in the nicest part of town. The place itself is small, both inside and out. Inside, they were in the middle of a paint job. Outside, the dining area consisted of three picnic tables, each seating about four or so. I hadn't checked their website beforehand, but I told the cashier it was my first visit from Vancouver. She suggested three of their "most popular" dishes, all priced at $18. I chose the Sweet & Sour Pork Belly with Rice. Most entrées seemed to start at $15 and up. I opted to dine outside, given the beautiful weather. The cashier directed me to a self-serve counter for water, condiments, and cutlery, and suggested I sit at the far left by the wooden railing since other tables were occupied. When my food was ready, she called my name. The presentation was nice, but for $18 the portion seemed small -- six small pieces of pork belly, with two pieces being almost entirely fat. The green beans (about 14 pieces, four inches long) were fresh and bright green, not overcooked, and the sauce was fine. Unfortunately, the biggest letdown was the temperature -- lukewarm at best. Even the rice wasn't hot. The menu promised crispy skin, but mine was soft. While the pork was tender, it lacked the crispness you'd find at a good Chinese BBQ meat shop. Adding to the disappointment, the outdoor seating was right beside a parking lot of a liquor store where people smoked and chatted. The smell of cigarette smoke made it hard to enjoy my meal, so I ate quickly and left. It's a semi-self-serve setup, with a tray for returning dirty dishes like in fast-food places. Another note: I paid cash but wasn't given a receipt -- my oversight, since cash payments save them merchant fees. This place might have its fame, but for me, it was overpriced and the atmosphere was not conducive to a relaxing meal. Hot dishes should be served hot, regardless of the weather. Taste-wise, I'd give my dish 3/5. Value: 2/5. Sadly, it's a "one-and-done" visit for me.

Was here back in early January 2026 for our family trip. The…read moresushi was fresh! The server was attention to detail. We had a time crunch to drive to BC ferry before leaving the last ferry. The server was honest about the time it took to prepare the food. I would come back to this place again when I could. The price is affordable.

We had a great experience overall! The service was incredibly fast, and everyone was friendly and…read morewelcoming throughout our meal. We tried several rolls, and the Chubby Daddy was definitely the standout. It had a great balance of flavors and was easily our favorite. The Lucky Strike Roll was also very good- I think it would be a fantastic introduction to sushi for someone who's new to it or a little hesitant, since the smoked salmon flavor is approachable and familiar. The tempura avocado wasn't quite for us, as it was a bit too mushy, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism of the dish. We also ordered another roll to share, but it wasn't particularly memorable compared to the others. Overall, the fish tasted fresh and was clearly high quality. Combined with the excellent service and a beautiful patio that's perfect for summer dining, we'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Very nice meal in Chinatown. Ordered the Pork Belly Bibimbap and was not disappointed. There so…read moremany great things from which to choose and my choice was not to disappoint. Everything from service to atmosphere was a delight.

Authentic bao is all I can say. Taiwanese, Vietnamese, japanese all done right with the flavors…read moreand nicely steamed buns. Friendly crew, nice day, great food. Can't ask for more.

My wife and I agree that our chicken wonton soup here was the best either of us have ever had! The…read morewontons were hand prepared and tasted absolutely delicious! Fan Tan Alley is literally across the street and the ambiance of this restaurant was authentically Chinese. Our waitress spoke perfect English and Chinese and was fantastic!

The rice noodle soup was fairly bland, but still comforting on a rainy afternoon. We also ordered…read moreseveral side dishes: braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, and fried mushrooms. The pickled vegetables were sweet, sour, and pleasantly spicy. Our waiter warned us about the heat, but they ended up being the star of the meal. The service interaction was less enjoyable. The waiter brought us an extra order of braised pork belly, which we initially assumed was complimentary. He later suggested that we pay for it, so what seemed like a kind gesture ended up feeling a bit misleading. I didn't make an issue of it, but I didn't appreciate how it was handled.

One of the best Korean food places in Victoria! Absolutely…read moredelicious and amazing service every time we go! Definitely recommend the soups they are all so filling and satisfying to eat We got Gamjatang for 3 people to share and it came with 3 servings of rice as well as dipping sauce! So much food we had leftovers for the next day!

Such a nice little place! I love how late they are open, we were able to get a little late night…read morebite and we were very impressed with the food! You order on an iPad at the table. Service was very quick and the servers were nice. The bulgogi was so delicious and so was the cheesecake!! Would definitely stop by again.

Review Template ===…read more1. VERDICT/VALUE With a menu from across a variety of Asian cultures, Tropical Island tries to everything to everyone and at least for this one takeout experience, it does - falling short only on portion size. === 2. FOOD Our order was takeout and so the portion sizes were small (see photos for scale of the smaller tin pans with chopsticks); however, the quality of the food was decent overall! Chicken Satay ($13) Four skewers come at this price with some sort of mild-ish spicy oil-based peanut sauce on the side. The chicken is relatively meaty and tender! Beef Vegetable Delight ($19) With lotus root, carrots, onions, celery, and broccoli on tap with thin slices of beef, this is a dish you'll enjoy with rice or another starch. Green Beans ($19) One of the recommended house dishes by the server; it was decent - no minced pork like that found in Chinese restaurants, but it does have red and green peppers and onions. === 3. SERVICE The server at the counter was good and professional, balancing myself, app-order delivery drivers, and dine-in guests. The staff here seemed to speak English and Manadarin. The food was prepared fairly quickly, tho this may be due to having only 4 tables of dine-in guests at the time of order. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not a looker - it starts with narrow hallway with two small bench-type seats for those waiting at the counter, before opening into an older seating area. Wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit well enough once you get through the hallway. Parking is interesting - a few spots are located out front (watch out for one with a small Do Not Park sign on the wall) and there are a few more spots across the alleyway.

The food and service is wonderful! Love the coconut soup. We enjoyed the young woman who is always…read morekind and super helpful, regardless of how many tables she is serving.

This was my first time trying a mix of Indian and Chinese food combination!! Very good actually,…read morethe spices from India and then the main base is chinese which surprisingly was awesome. The portions for food is huge for family size of 3-4 people. Definitely recommend the soup and beef. Service was quick, the interior design is simple but u will come back for the food again! Try ti do reservations just in case as they get pretty busy at night

My friend recommended this place to try. We came here on Saturday for lunch and was somewhat…read moresurprised how quiet the place was. On the weekend, it doesn't open until 1pm. This restaurant serves Chinese Indian Food. It was pretty good. We got the Fish Pakora, Chicken Manchurian style Chow Mein, House Style Lamb and Naan Roti. The House Style lamb was the biggest disappointment. It was quite salty and kind of gamy. The Naan Roti wasn't good either. I really liked the Fish Pakora, it was super tasty. The chow mein was good as well. The flavor was unique and very tasty. The restaurant is located in a strip mall where there are plenty of parking. Prices are quite reasonable.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE It's a little pricey compared to…read moreKorean restaurants in Vancouver but the food is good, it's provided at a reasonable portion size and the service is great! === 2. FOOD Pork Galbi ($30) It's one of the few options that includes soup and it may be the only option with a non-spicy broth. It is reasonable sized, comes with bone and boneless meat, seven sides and a cup of rice. Overall, pretty tasty! House Special Kimbab ($16) Again, it's not the cheapest but it is sized well, comes with many pieces and tastes good! Vegetable Bibimbap with Beef ($28) Probably the healthiest option on the menu; it was well-sized tastes good, and comes with a Korean version of Japanese miso soup (slightly different with cabbage leaves). Jjajangmyeon ($16) It feels expensive but you get a fair amount of noodles and the sauce can be served on the side (recommended). === 3. SERVICE It was. good in English and Korean; the two front-of-the-house staff were responsive to ad hoc needs and refilling waters. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It clean and newish, meeting the needs of groups of 2 or 4 easily. We took the table could fit all 8 of us and the trays upon which the food was served were tightly packed. Baby strollers and wheelchairs could be accommodated well; parking though was difficult with your luck for the limited street parking outside.

Was craving for soup and decided to go Korean. Ordered take out thru DoorDash and was pleasantly…read moresurprised. Side dishes was amazing soup was tasty and glass noodles was good. Wished the Kimchi was little more. Highly recommended