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    Kowloon Inn

    3.0 (38 reviews)
    ModerateCantonese
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Walked in and wasn't noticed for a couple minutes. Sat down and they didn't take our order for a while. Overall the service was slow since there was only one lady working. However, the interior is gorgeous and the food isn't half bad. I think I would have a better experience ordering to-go.

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    Steve S.

    Its good if you like what my wife calls "Bubble Gum Chinese food", its what you would expect in an Americanized Chinese food. Certainly looks dated. I like it for what it is, most of the time. They have some nice combination meals, either individual or family style. If you are looking for that true authentic Chinese food this isn't the place, but if you like that typical Americanized Chinese restaurant from the 80's, this is the place. I like it that way. After additional visits, I had to drop the star rating from 4 to 3. The food is really a mixed bag, you can have a great experience on one visit, then get something funky on the next. After my last visit on a Saturday evening when they were busier, there were two negatives, the service, and the quality of the food. First the service, they were very quick to take the order and bring out the food, but after that, it was a long time before they checked back in to see if we needed anything, and it took a long while to get the bill when we were done. Secondly the food, most of it was good, however the Almond Chicken was very disappointing. It tastes like a salt shaker exploded in the sauce. The almond chicken was pretty bad. The atmosphere is good, however it can be a bit noisy when they are busy. The walls on the booths are very thin, and I don't think people realize how well noise travels through them.

    Pork egg foo yong, garlic chicken, and lemon chicken.   Not recommended.
    Geoff B.

    I'm from out of town and was driving around town looking for somewhere local to eat. I did not look this place up on Yelp beforehand as I was just super hungry. It looked inviting so I decided to try it out. The interior wasn't bad, very typical of a sit down Chinese place; it even had the stale, dingy feeling most other places I know have. And the older lady taking my order was very nice. I ordered the make it yourself combo, with lemon chicken, garlic chicken, pork egg foo yong, egg drop soup, and steamed rice. It sounded like a good amount of food at 11.99. But it wasn't... I had about 5 pieces of chicken for each portion, the rice was less than substantial, and the egg foo yong was smaller than my palm. It was slathered in sauce and the bread was bothersomely thick. The flavors were non existent minus the sugary sauces. I got my order to go, it felt awfully light, especially for a 3 item entree. And was honestly infuriated once I got back to work and opened up the case. I will never come back here. Nor would I recommend it to anyone.

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    Scott F.

    Descent Chinese food with an old time atmosphere. Different than we East coasters are used too. But very good. The hot and sour soup is chicken? Based, spicy but not too hot, the menu is very confusing. The pictures appeared to be upside down some photos are attached. If I lived here I would be a regular

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    Nice family-owned place with lots of flavor in every dish. The sweet and sour pork and honey walnut prawns are my top picks.

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    Delicious food and great customer service. First time ordering here and we will definitely be back

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    Always a pleasure here, every time the food is constantly the same, so I always know what to expect, nice lady

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    Take out. The food is far too salty for my liking. But the service was fast and efficient. Portions are decent.

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    Great food, love the ladies that work here! We're from Ferndale and will always come back

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    The Cozy Place Restaurant - Garlic Shrimp Spring Rolls 蒜香虾春卷

    The Cozy Place Restaurant

    4.5(133 reviews)
    45.5 mi
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    === 1. VERDICT/VALUE Pretty solid choice based on one…read moretakeout visit: decent food and good service! === 2. FOOD Stir-Fried Dried Green Beans ($19.95) The winner is this category would be Tropical Island Restaurant on Shelbourne; however, The Cozy Place offering would be close behind it. Decent with some crunch still; you can get it spicy or not. Ma Po Tofu ($19.95) You can order it meatless or minced pork; it's somewhat authentic. It does have some heat to it (for those sensitive to spice); however, it's pretty solid! === 3. SERVICE Service was good and professional on call-in, payment, wait, questions around the menu, and when the order was ready. English was fluently spoken by the lady working the front and the man cooking the dishes behind her. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a long, narrow restaurant - your group of 6, maybe 8 could fit at one table in the front. For everyone else, you're accommodated in tables of 2's or 4's along the wall. If bringing a wheelchair or baby stroller, I would stick to the table in the front. Parking is all metered on the street - note that the city has their parking enforcement office basically across the way working until 8pm, so put payment into the meters upfront even if you're coming by to do a quick pickup!

    At the suggestion of the umbrella shop owner in the alley we tried Cozy Place . Food was good…read moreespecially the boiled fish in a spicy soup and the veggie eggplant. We had the Gung Po chicken which was a bit over done. Service was friendly and service was quick

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    Rib in Chinese black Vineger 镇江骨

    The Cozy Place Restaurant - Sweet and sour pork 甜酸咕噜肉

    Sweet and sour pork 甜酸咕噜肉

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    Wah Lai Yuen - Wonton soup, bbq pork and duck

    Wah Lai Yuen

    3.6(82 reviews)
    45.5 mi
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    Wah Lai Yuen is located at 560 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC…read moreFirst time to visit this restaurant in Chinatown. Quick drop by having pineapple buns and HK style ice lemon tea. (5/5) Service (4/5)

    Stopped in for a meal from restaurant. Potential reason for results. There was no BBQ meat in any…read moreof the dishes that were ordered. Some of the dishes were bland. Sweet and sour pork and vegetables with meat had flavour. Partner was not happy with food. Soy sauce added to make food tasty. Usually when I order from most other restaurants I never add soy sauce because food is tasty when dish arrives. Plus most chefs are offended when you add condiment before tasting a dish. Chinese tea and fortune cookies were provided. Restaurant only had a couple of other sit down diners when we arrived. Staff was nice. Will order different dishes and dishes with with BBQ meat if I ever go back to see if cooks were having an off day today. Been awhile since I ate here. Entire bill was paid but my partner wanted cost reduced due to disappointment of dishes. Tables were a bit tight for larger parties but everybody appeared to be enjoying themselves still. Steady flow of customers that were tourists and locals to pick up, delivery service and purchased goods (meat and pastries) to enjoy outside of restaurant. Walls were nicely painted. Tables were clean. Located in Chinatown where there is street and parking lots. Partner is interested in trying meats at home in the future. In the past I purchased their BBQ meats, duck, etc. along with pastries to enjoy at home that were always tasty.

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    Inside the restaurant

    Wah Lai Yuen - Assorted buns - still the best in town!

    Assorted buns - still the best in town!

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    Han Korea BBQ

    Han Korea BBQ

    4.8(4 reviews)
    34.1 mi

    Came on a drizzly day right before the crew were going to take their mid-day break (3pm). This was…read morea charming little spot for lunch that definitely exceeded my expectations given its location in middle of nowhere BC. The bulgogi was flavorful, and balanced with vegetable in addition to meat. My husband ordered the dolsot bibimbap which was delicious as well. Only complaint is that the kimchi was a little underfermented (not sour enough for my liking). Also appreciated that the meal comes with barley tea, which is just what I needed on a rainy day. Disclaimer: The walls also show that if you give a 5-star review on Google, you get a free spring roll. I'm sorry, bribing your customers with free food does not seem right to me, so while I'd normally be more on the fence about whether my 4.5 star experience should be rounded up to 5, this bit of dishonesty makes me feel compelled to bring it down to 4.

    Stopped in for a quickly meal. I already knew I wanted some bibimbap but seeing they had squid on…read morespecial, I had to try that too. The servers were quick, courteous, and polite. The squid came out first and it was exactly as advertised. It was very tender and flavourful. The bibimbap came out next and came with all the fixings. It was very good and the left a clean bowl. Definitely will return, I'm very happy to have found a place in Chilliwack that serves Korean food that isn't just fried chicken.

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    Kim Wah Restaurant - Logo

    Kim Wah Restaurant

    3.0(14 reviews)
    47.3 mi
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    Sometimes the heart just wants what it wants. If you are of a certain age (like me) you may recall…read morethat most Chinese restaurants in North America served what was called 'American Chinese' (or as I call it, 'Gringo Chinese') cuisine. This was essentially Cantonese style cooking modified to suit American tastes and ingredient availability. These establishments also had a distinctive look to them, offering a sort of 'Disneyfied' view of Chinese decor and culture. As the world has become smaller and we have become more culinarily sophisticated, these restaurants have largely fallen out of favor, but there are still a few gems to be found. One such gem exists in a truly unlikely spot: a quite backwater Canadian village called Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island. WHO SHOULD GO: Anyone who just wants some great OG American-Chinese chow. Culinary historians who would like to take a tasty trip down 'memory lane'. WHO SHOULD NOT GO: Snobby, pretentious, self-identifying 'foodies'. THE ROSES: Located on the Cowichan Bay waterfront, the Kim Wah is very spacious and clean. All the 'usual suspects' are represented on the menu: Sweet-and-sour pork, Chow Mein, etc. Dishes are available 'family style', and in set combination meals for one or more diners. Prices are reasonable, and portions are generous. Service is efficient. THE THORNS: There are some odd omissions in the details. I wanted some hot mustard to dip in, and they didn't have any. TOP TIP FOR KIM WAH: Go ahead and seriously 'Lean In' on the retro American-Chinese vibe. You've already got most of the accoutrements of a classic OG Am-Chinese joint, so go all the way. Get the paper place mats with the Chinese Zodiac on them! You know you want to! And feel free to go crazy with the red and gold 'Chinese New Year' decor. What little decor you have seems a bit spare. THE VERDICT: Whether you dine in or are getting takeout to carry to your boat at the nearby marina, the Kim Wah Restaurant is a delightful and tasty throwback to a simpler time. Recommend!

    I love there combo #4 we live near town I prefer mine hot I still say there the best Chinese food…read moreI need there new menu prices like try something different

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    Kim Wah Restaurant
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    Kirin Seafood Restaurant - Sesame pudding

    Kirin Seafood Restaurant

    3.8(683 reviews)
    33.3 mi•City Centre
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    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!

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    Kirin Seafood Restaurant - Deep fried prawn, pork and Chinese mushroom wrapped with taro root paste 9.5

    Deep fried prawn, pork and Chinese mushroom wrapped with taro root paste 9.5

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