The service was exceptional, and every bite and sip felt like a little piece of heaven. After…read morenearly every dish, we found ourselves looking at each other saying, "Wow... oh my God, that's amazing." The pork belly bao is generously sized and easily shareable. The bun was incredibly fresh, light, and pillowy, while the pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect balance of richness and tang from the kimchi. The pickled vegetables added a bright crunch that tasted incredibly fresh. We started with the salmon tartare, and it was phenomenal! Rich, buttery, bursting with flavor, and so good we were literally fighting over the last bite. And the scallop? Order one for each person. Seriously. It's far too delicious to share. It had just the right amount of heat, leaving the perfect lingering warmth that immediately made us want another. Do yourself a favor and give yourself enough time to work your way through the menu, because every dish we tried was outstanding. Each plate was thoughtfully curated, beautifully executed, and cooked to perfection. I like to call it the C³ trifecta: curated, created, and cooked. Without question, this is some of the best food we've had in a very long time. We can't wait to come back (when visiting) and continue eating our way through the rest of the menu.

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!!

The ground pork curry was so good! This isn't a fancy place but very tasty if you need something…read morequick and fresh.

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.

I had a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the sushi, which was…read morefresh and beautifully prepared. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy and enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Victoria. I would definitely come back

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.

Great late lunch in this cozy restaurant with order/pay at the counter before being seated. Service…read morewas friendly and helpful. I especially appreciated the gluten free menu with vegan options. The crispy tofu, katsu veggie bowl was outstanding and spicy. I'd get it again. My husband's Vietnamese coffee was a delight. His four bao buns were filling and delicious. Yelp's mapped location is a bit off--just follow the address; it's right on the street.

We came in at 8:13 pm and the manager refused to serve us. She said it was too late as they close…read moreat 8:30. I said we just walked a mile to go there. She just walked away. I hope this is not her small restaurant. She said we could only order take away. Shows poor customer attitude. We went a block away to another Chinese restaurant.

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!

We tried Little Yunnan Restaurant in Chinatown, Victoria BC. Yunnan is a Provence in Southwest…read moreChina; their rice noodles are round, thick, and slightly slippery. The interior of the restaurant was quaint. The service was minimal. We tried their specialty beef rice noodles called "Beef Crossing The Bridge" - which was served deconstructed: bowl of broth, bowl of noodles, 11 toopings/ingredients (e.g. bean curd, broccoli, a quail egg, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots), raw beef, and cooked beef. We also tried an order of pork belly and rice, won ton soup, and pan-fried dumplings. The beef rice noodle dish was bland - broth was lacking flavor and depth but the noodles had a nice, smooth texture. The pork belly dish had tender pieces of pork belly but the dish itself lacked in flavor. The won ton and dumplings were decent but nothing special.

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.

We found this hidden gem while searching for Korean food. It's a Korean fusion concept but with…read moretheir own style, while keeping to the unique flavors. The dining room is cozy yet has an atmosphere for both younger and older guests, as there was a group of young adults enjoying hotpot, and older enjoying the same at another table. The service was excellent, and they utilized a tabletop screen for ordering, water was brought automatically, then we ordered our drinks. We ordered a shareable original chicken which came with fires, crisp chicken with a ramekin on salt and pepper was and nice way to start our meal. The bulgogi came out sizzling, with a perfect mix of meat and veggies and great flavor throughout, really paired well with the side, which was picked beets, seaweed, cabbage with onions. The Dwaeji Gukbap pork and rice soup had a depth of flavor that was balanced and delicious. Overall amazing food in an inviting setting.

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

The food was terrible. We have ordered here for years. It's been about a year and this is the…read moreterrible food we ordered. Undercooked noodles with three shrimp and five tiny pieces of chicken, gloppy stodgy chicken with black bean sauce - far too much corn starch, veggie Manchurian rice which was undercooked and way too spicy. My hubby and I eat spicy food but this rice was far too over seasoned. Not one dish had ANY colour other than brown, brown, brown. No veggies no freshness. This restaurant has gone downhill. Last time.

=== 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

Food was absolutely delicious and the server was incredibly helpful. We were quite hungry and…read morehaving trouble making decisions, but he helped us pick and all of his recommendations where 10/10!

Overall very good. A bit pricey compared to some other Indian spots we've tried - take-out order…read more(no beverages) with a modest tip was over $100 and was just barely enough for four of us. The Biryani chicken dish was disappointing - almost entirely rice with only a few pieces of chicken (including two bone-in pieces). The shrimp, lamb roogan-josh, and dal were very goodbut (again) not very big. Fortunately, we added an extra order o rosemary naan.