This place was close to the place we're staying. I got the chicken and cashews and my husband got…read morethe beef and broccoli. There were many different vegetables in mine and the flavor was good. The beef and broccoli was tasty too.

My husband ordered food for pickup on Saturday night July 30th, 2022. He said everything tasted…read moregood, til the next morning. He got really bad food poisoning from the few items he ordered and ate. He had egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, the ribs and fried rice. I've never seen my husband so sick in my entire life of being his friend/ girlfriend and wife. We won't ever order here again.

Chinese food has long been a takeout staple for Canadians, and while places come and go, there's…read morestill a lot of long-time fixtures that have been keeping busy families fed, including Cole Harbour's HK Wong's. Despite having a decent amount of seating in their restaurant, Wong's has been takeout-only since the pandemic, with a sign on the window warning as much, although the continued format is now due to staffing issues. Armed with this knowledge, I placed an order (over the phone and aided by shots of the menu on Google - they're not the most technologically-enabled business), and our food was ready in short time despite being the last Sunday before the holidays. We were hanging out with a friend and wanted plenty of leftovers for the week, so we went heavy on variety. Egg rolls were a must, as were Shanghai noodles, beef and Chinese broccoli for some more substantial protein, Buddhist delight for veg, mapo tofu, and BBQ pork fried rice. Even though Chinese food is intrinsically associated with takeout in people's minds, some dishes fare better than others in that format. I try to avoid most fried or battered foods, as they absorb sauces or steam in their own heat and lose their crispness. When I got home with our food, our assortment of options quickly took up all the real estate on our plates once we had a little bit of each dish. I know I just went on about fried foods and takeout/delivery, but egg rolls, while always better right out of the kitchen, often come in a paper bag which allows some moisture to pass through. The wrappers still maintained some crispness, and the Halifax style of meat paste filling had a pleasant flavour of curry powder. Mapo tofu is a dish of bite-sized cubes of silken tofu with ground pork in a sauce that typically has layers of sweet, savoury, spicy and a little funky. While I was happy to see it on the menu at all, Wong's definitely pulls their punches here for their suburban Dartmouth clientele with very little spice, no discernable tingle of Sichuan peppercorns and no funk. The lack of depth was disappointing, but it wasn't a bad dish, just not living up to its potential. Shanghai noodles have become one of mine and my wife's go-to dishes, with the thick noodles making for fun slurping. The sauce was an inoffensive mix of sweet and salty, and there was a very mild note of wok hei to it. The beef and Chinese broccoli was exactly as advertised, with wonderfully tender slices of velveted beef and crispy stalks of Chinese broccoli tossed in a light, garlic-heavy sauce. It's always good to get some more veg content into a very carb and meat-heavy meal, and the Buddhist delight delivered with tender-crisp assortment of the earth's bounty. Last, but not least, the BBQ pork fried rice had a good amount of diced cha siu, and a better hit of smoky wok hei than the noodles had. At ~$80 after tax, and still under $100 after tip, this hearty feast provided dinner for three, plus a few other meals for two afterward. HK Wong's isn't recreating the wheel by any stretch of the imagination, but their menu does have more true Chinese dishes in the "Chef's Specials" section of the menu than some of their peers. People's taste buds are much more adventurous than they were 20 years ago, and when combined with the solid hands in their kitchen, leaning into bigger, more authentic flavour profiles would help this CH staple stay around for years to come.

Food is fresh,very affordable compared to other Chinese restaurants,and the cashiers and telephone…read morestaff are always pleasant Highly recommended

I do not recommend this establishment. My girlfriend and I bought food from this place and the food…read morewas sub-par. The filling in the egg-roll was a paste, the chicken in the chicken fried rice was dry, as well as the chicken in the chicken chow mein. There is absolutely no atmosphere and the kitchen looked very dirty and un-kempt from the window looking into it. When we ordered their debit machine "glitched out" and they wanted us to pay again. We checked our bank account and the money had been taken out, so we left our phone number. We called our bank and said the money went through and it was possible they were attempting to scam us. The bank then called them 3 times to which they didn't answer any of the calls. I do not recommend this establishment whatsoever, and would recommend any other restaurant. 1/5 stars.

This place looks totally shady on the outside and they only do take-out. Their food is really tasty…read morefor Chinese food. I'd recommend their chicken pan curry or their Singapore noodles. Their service is always very friendly and they have very cheap prices for the amount of food you get. Make sure to take cash.

We were the only customers in this place... we should have left right then. We could eat our food.read more

Me and my boyfriend LOVEE happy veal hot pot! We have been going here for about a year and this is…read moreour go to date night spot! The food is AMAZING and the staff are so so kind!

After dropping my car off for some work at a nearby garage, I popped over to Fan's to try out this…read morenew-to-me restaurant. Strolling in just as the small, midweek lunch crowd was starting to peter out, I was sat by the window in the expansive dining room. The finishes in the room felt a bit newer than many of their peers', with the exposed duct work and ceiling having a modern black finish, plus nice light fixtures, and a lovely mural of a lake on the far wall. Fan's menu has an interesting mix of legit Chinese dishes, dim sum, and the inescapable Chinese-Canadian food. It's likely quite necessary in an area where I'm guessing that a lot of the workers and residents don't have a palate for the more authentic Chinese dishes, and you can't fault Fan's for the hustle. I had been hoping that more of the dim sum dishes would be available during the week, but it seems like it's only on the weekend, so I resigned myself to an order of dumplings and one of the chef's specials, garlic beef and gailan, plus an order of steamed rice. The dumplings may not have been the prettiest, with uneven folds and somewhat inconsistent shapes, but these were chunky bois, and with nine to an order for $13, it's a helluva deal too! The filling was the standard pork and chive, and the meat was tender and juicy, without being rubbery and overcooked. Arriving while I was only a few dumplings deep, the garlic beef and gailan was a sight to behold! A velvety-smooth sauce coated strips of beef, onions and mushrooms, as well as the verdant gailan. The snap of the thick, but tender-crisp, stems made for a sharp contrast against the wonderfully tender beef. The garlic featured prominently in the flavour of this savoury dish, of course, but didn't overwhelm. My next time there had me coming back during the spring festival, celebrating a somewhat late New Year with my wife as we always do - by ordering way too much Chinese food for two people. First up were the egg rolls - done in the Halifax-style (aka the unflatteringly-named "meat paste" style), these hefty egg rolls had a nice hit of curry powder for flavour and the cute bottle of seemingly house-made plum sauce was a nice touch. Our main courses came in quick succession afterward. Beef and broccoli was spot-on with slices of beef that were once again perfectly tender, plus crispy florets of broccoli and a rich, salt and savoury sauce slathering it all. The Shanghai noodles with shredded pork may not be the most visually-appealing dish, but the flavour was fantastic, as a prominent layer of smoky wok hei enveloped the thick noodles and strips of pork and cabbage. You don't always see it on Chinese menus in Halifax, so we had to get the mapo tofu. We were very glad that we did, as it was one of the best that we've in the city! Although it didn't have a strong layer of funk or Sichuan-peppercorn-induced tingling, the great mix of flavours was still very satisfying - earthy wood ear mushrooms, pops of spice from chilis, the sweet and savoury pork sauce, and again a welcome hit of wok hei. Fan's cooks undoubtedly know what they're doing with a wok! A platter of assorted stir fried veggies added some more vegetable content to our meal and was well-executed. Fan's is firing on all engines with a welcoming space, friendly and attentive staff, and a mix of authentic and Chinese-Canadian dishes that given equal attention and care, elevating themselves in a crowded field. PS. Not only is their website impressively built compared to local peers that generally don't have one at all, they've got a very sizable menu of gluten-free dishes, which is *very* uncommon among Chinese food place, so let the celiacs in your life know!

Always a fan favorite for dim sum! Busy on the Saturday and Sundays it is available. Came right…read moreat opening and line up already. In the past, if you come too late you'll be waiting. Wide variety of dim sum. All the usuals! It's nice because they are cooked to order as opposed to circulating on carts. Pricing is reasonable. Large seating area. Lots of parking in plaza!

Stopped for a quick bite- service was nice, cool coy tank at the entrance, super clean, many…read moremenu options to choose from. I chose an egg roll to go. Super fast, came out hot, not greasy, with a plum dipping sauce to go. Would certainly order agin from here.

I was getting a haircut earlier in the day and happened to notice this Chinese restaurant. The sign…read morein the window advertising Dim Sum on Sundays. I decided to come back later that evening and I'm glad I did just that. The staff was extremely friendly and was happy to find me a table for one. I ordered a spring roll with meat, wonton soup, and the beautiful waitress recommended Spicy Beef No.15. This was a fantastic dish that I will remember because the Beef was cooked perfectly tender and it had the right amount of heat. Stop by and try it for yourself.

The very best Chinese food in Halifax. No doubt about it. And authentic. Forget about the neon red…read morechicken balls and try some absolutely delicious food at Friends. The English is limited and they run out of specific combo options late evening, but their dumplings (Combo 2) are some of the best I've had. Real 5-spice taste, you are entering flavor-town. Modest interior but very reasonable prices. Thank you Friends!

From the owner: Authentic Chinese food. Best sell dishes: Spicy chicken ding. Sizzling steak on hot plate.read more

And again another delicious meal the pictures don't lie and this is very affordable eating in…read moredowntown Dartmouth

When there is too much food on a small plate? Very unappetizing. The food at best was mediocre.read more

Tried here before as was told best Chinese food- It was…read moregood but not the best as I would consider- I miss the old Mr Changs!

Great service and ease when picking up an order. Friendly engagement and easy exchange.read more

This restaurant is pretty highly rated and I'm a big Chinese food fan. Last night we had friends…read moreover and ordered out from A Taste of the East. An appallingly poor meal that I was embarrassed to serve. The shrimp dish was mostly frozen peas and corn. The eggplant, mixed vegetables and Kung Pao chicken dishes were indistinguishable from each other both in appearance and flavour. Perhaps the chef was on holidays but worst Chinese food ever!

I ordered delivery on here today and was super impressed. I'll be ordering from here on a regular…read morebasis. I got the ja giuang main (not sure if I spelled that right, it's a noodle dish) and the Kung po lunch special. The noodles were really tasty. Thick udon-like noodles, julienned carrots/cucumber and bean sprouts and a super flavorful meat sauce (I think the meat is pork but it actually didn't specify). It was really fresh tasting and had great depth of flavor. The kung po was really really good, and great value. I paid $11 for the lunch special and it was a really generous portion of chicken and rice. The dish consisted of zucchini, chicken and peanuts and again the sauce was incredibly flavorful. It had the perfect amount of spice. I was really impressed and I can't wait to try some other things on the menu!