Don at Kitsilano is so dope !!! The food is incredible ~ we tried so many things... the drinks are…read moreamazing, and the vibe was just right. Excellent care and service from the waiters and chefs !! Felt so welcomed. fire all round , 10/10 wud recommend can't wait to go back and bring the fam

We were just scrolling around after being in the area, and Don caught our eyes! Wasn't too busy for…read morea Saturday night-- but it was perfect because we got seated right away! Small and cozy restaurant, with good vibes for a date night out! Shoutout to our amazing waitress. She was so sweet and welcoming. I wish we got her name!! I had no expectations walking in and didn't have any expectations. I was surprised that the portions were actually decent. My boyfriend's favourite was the jumbo prawns-- he liked the texture and flavour! It was the opposite for me.. I thought the outside made it hard to eat and it was a little too salty for me. Their salmon don and chicken karaage was superb though. Flavours were on point for both and I just really enjoyed them overall. We both agreed that the beef tartare was nothing special. Didn't really taste the freshness of the beef. This was a pleasant experience overall!

This review is based upon my ordering takeout. I made a special request off the menu and they…read morehonored it. I recommend checking & opening the containers before leaving the restaurant, however. I asked for vegetables to be cooked until very soft for my elderly mother's weak teeth. They were not cooked soft. Perhaps communication error. Nice family-run place. I am used to Chinese-American cooking, which this is not. It seems authentic Chinese. A mandarin-speaking couple was dining in while I was there. Prices were higher than what I was used to for Chinese takeout. But I am new to the area and this is an upscale neighborhood. If you have a yen for Chinese food, give it a try!

I love this restaurant. The food is authentic Chinese food not "renovated" mixed Chinese style and…read morewestern style food

We saw that it was voted as the top 10 World Best Restaurant & decided to give it a try…read more Wowza! The servers were very friendly & helpful, since it was our first time there, she suggested that we try the sample menu for 4. In the sample menu, there were several appetizers presented. Let me tell you each dish was a WOW! The taste of each dish was fantastic, tantalizing to your tastebuds! For the sample menu Aka An Choi, we had Taro & Dips, Beef Carpaccio, Octopus skewers, Tiger Prawns, Bone Marrow, Steak Luc Lac, Clams Coconut, Crab Fried Rice (OMG!) AND... you get to chose 2 kinds of desserts which we chose Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu & 3 layer Dessert. We also ordered their Egg Coffee, Coffee Pandan, Pandan Coco Tea & Calamansi Soda Chanh. I am putting the food reviews in each of the photos or else this review might turn into a novel. It is my first time there & definitely not my last Reservation with credit card only for dinner. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere too.

This review is long overdue because I'm still recovering from the food coma. We came as a party of…read more6 and it was just enough food for everyone! Everything is a 10/10. We ordered: Beef Carpaccio w/ taro chips Garlic noodles Beef noodle soup Duck salad Che ba mau Calamansi soda Service was quick and great! The staff are all so friendly and they were speaking Vietnamese with my parents :') They also sell merch and I love the shirts! The environment is pretty cozy and intimate. Perfect for any occasion. I'll definitely come back again in the future. Tip: call to reserve a spot ahead of time :)

Ordered two mango mochis to-go. $6 per mango. I didn't order in advance. Just lucked out and see if…read morethey had any left. Showed up a little after closing but they were nice enough to come down with the goods and tapped for payment. Pros: - mango mochi is soooo fresh and delectable - menu for the other entree items looks tempting. Will return to try. - lots of parking in the lot - very responsive to the calls to order

Half and Half surpassed my expectations with their creative and carefully crafted fusion dishes…read more Asian influences combined with Western and European flavors make for the perfect combo. Everything was top tier in terms of flavors, quality, and portions. The best part is everything on the menu is under $20! Be sure to call ahead to order, especially if you're getting the jumbo mochis. Truffle unagi risotto (my fav) Yuzu mustard duck breast soba Kimchi seafood yaki udon Mentaiko tamago (melts in your mouth) Jumbo mango sago mochi(must try)

This was the second time my family has eaten at Goji Bistro and we were blown away by how…read morehospitable everyone is each time! We had a huge party of 12 people and they were more than willing to set up their largest table (and add another two tables to accommodate us all). The food is delicious, their seasonings are top tier, portions are large, and it is hot when it gets to the table! If you're looking for a quaint, cozy place to eat, look no further! Already looking forward tho the next time we are in!

Food is solid, service can be limited due to staffing. The…read moreonly sauce that we were told was vegan is the teriyaki so options can be limited if plant based.

What an unexpected find! We went with a couple friends last minute on a whim and everything we had…read moreblew us away. Even before we finished our meal, I already asked my fiancée if I could return here for my birthday later this year. I have been looking for a sablefish replacement since archer closed down which I thought had the best sablefish. I found it. Okini knocks it out of the park on this dish. Super flavourful and mouthwatering. Also tried the clam vongole. Delicious. And spicy. But too spicy for me but I loved it still. Service is amazing as well. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived and they let us sit at the bar to wait.

Very fancy Japanese fusion restaurant serving up beautifully plated dishes. Overall, we thought the…read morefood was a touch on the sweeter side. We really enjoyed the nasu and burrata, kani risotto, and black sesame chocolate brownie. We liked the salmon soba though wondered if it was worth $32 given how small the portion was (picture shows 2 orders plated together). Unagi alla vodka was an interesting idea but the flavours did not complement each other. Reservation highly recommended as the restaurant was packed on a Sunday night!

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

Chikara produces food from a commissionary kitchen where you can order on DoorDash, or call in. If…read moreyou go to pickup, their phone number is in the commissionary kitchen's door and when you call up, they will give you the code to get in and pickup your food from the table just inside. You literally see no one. So far, my favorite is their Chirashi Bowl ($23.98) with their fresh sashimi and decent size portions. You can also Choose-Your-Favorite Combo ($19.99) that gives you a choice of Bowl (not the Chirashi though) and choice of 8pc Roll. I like their Unagi Crab Roll, its like a California Roll with Unagi on top. Their entrees that comes with the combos have tasted very bland to me though. I've tried the Scallop Risotto which did not have a rich/fragrant flavor I like in my risottos so I found this super bland. And recently I tried their Beef Rib Bowl which looked more like a Beef Tongue Bowl (there was no bone and it was super tender) and again, was on the underseasoned side. But it WAS super filling so their portion sizes again are good.

Always fantastic. Every time. My friends and family go to for tremendous food and consistency. It…read moredoesn't get better for value and clean fresh food authentic style.

I love this restaurant! It is definitely one of my favourite restaurants to go to…read more I enjoy the food so much and the people are lovely.

Saturday JAN 11th 2025 @ 11:30am…read more When I ordered the Steak & Eggs, I was COMPLETELY disappointed by how small this portion was. For $24, I expected more. If I served this meager-looking steak that looked exactly like the one in my photo to a friend or customer, I would not be proud of myself. Honestly-speaking, I could go to T&T, buy a more meatier steak for a lesser pricepoint, and come out with a better steak than what I was served. So yeah, I was *quite* disappointed with the food. The other problem I have about this dish is WHY IS THERE ONLY 1/4 SLICE OF AN ORANGE?? What happened to the other 3/4 slices?? Is it given to the next customer who orders Steak And Eggs so they have stale orange slices after they gave me the 1/4 sliced one?? What's going on... Remove it entirely or add more substance to this dish to justify a $24 price tag. I'm willing to give this restaurant another chance, but any customer should be able to order 1 dish and feel adamantly satisfied. The menu needs an overhaul because the food is only as strong as its weakest link, and the food for me was bad. Just stay away from the Steak And Eggs.

Great food, very flavourful but it is meant to be shared like family style so each dish is on the…read moresmaller side. Good selection of sake. 10/10 for ambiance.