Old school .. good food .. good size serving.. cash only .. all it needs is a juke box in the corner to be complete. Not your 4 $tar place .. it's a family friendly place . with Mr Tubs down the way for games and ice cream treats.. try it soon .. developer's will destroy the last cheap and filling coffee shop soon ..Parking: Single row . Generally easyWheelchair accessibility: Yup ..ground level . Parking is sloped down to the building .but not bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cade Musgrove
Amazing food and amazing prices. Can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork, Tartar Sauce, Fish, Fries, Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls Chicken Chow Mein, Deep Fried Prawns
J Archambeault
Decent food for older restaurants and owners are very nice people. Breakfast,fish chips, and Chinese food are all very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork
Gen
I love it. I ordered the same thing as my last visit...15yrs ago. A small local family restaurant. ?Cash only* No debit or credit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Auld
Was introduced to this place by a friend today. I had the combo 6, chicken chow mein with crispy beef. The portions were huge, the flavors amazing, and the price was cheap. Will definitely be going back to try more food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gerd
I was hesitant at first, the area is in transition and the main building was a tired 1970’s strip mall across from a graffiti plaster shuttered mall of similar age but less fortunate. Alongside a laundromat, dog grooming studio and an ice cream shop here sat the Marble Arch Fish and Chips. As it turned out it was just what I was looking for. A mom and pop restaurant that has been in business for over 16 years. Nothing fancy but clean and authentic. These places are few and far between. I ordered two pieces of cod and chips, the portions were large and the chips hand cut. Typical battered fish not greasy and tasted very good. The price was about the same as a White Spot but the portions were larger. Cash only here at this retro restaurant. Various combo Chinese meals advertised on hand written sign. I would rather spend my money on a family operated restaurant than a corporate restaurant anytime. Thanks for the friendly service and nostalgia.
This diner reminds me of 1970s-early 1980s diners in HK, the nostalgic feel similar to 香港八十系列 sitcom series in TVB. I had a feeling my mother took me here to eat when I was really young like over 3 decades ago because I recognized the decor like some strange lucid dream.Anyway, there used to be HK style diners like this in Chinatown but over time they've disappeared. Those who don't understand the old school mom and pop style are at a generation loss as diners like this is the norm in my parent's generation.Ordered the Wor Wonton which offers a generous amount of wontons which is amazing. Broth is there to flavor the BBQ pork, wontons, and vegetables; drinking it as standalone is too salty. Overall a very good value.It's a very good thing my buddy reminded me to head to my bank ATM to withdraw cash as it's hardcore old school doesn't accept debit or credit. That's fine as that is Chinese tradition to avoid processing fees in POS terminals; those who don't understand that are boneheads and I don't recommend you to travel Asia period. Embarrassingly enough I'm a very plastic girl for a first generation Chinese Canadian citizen (yes, constantly admonished by my parents for not carrying cash; even my adorable biracial daughters carry more cash on hand than I do) and I do have my woes in the early 2000s in Chinatown needing to run 4 blocks to the nearest ATM to get cash for restaurants then. ?Definitely will return for a quick budget friendly eat.Parking: Free parking but a good portion of parking stalls had been halved due to construction.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking ?️ but door is not automated. However, there should be room on the table to clear room for wheelchair accessibility and dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sarah H
Mainly phone in my orders, always friendly to customers, quick service and a great price .
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork
Belinda W.
This place is original! I love Chinese food and my father in law brought us here. I've been across the map for Chinese and am pretty picky but this one had a home town feel. This one made me feel like I was at home in Port alberni at a place my grandfather loved going to.Genuine flavors not over seasoned and perfectly fried with all of the classic ingredients. I got the sweet and sour chicken balls with the fried rice. My father in law got the sweet and sour chicken balls and chow mein. I loved the chicken balls nice and fresh! Moist even after re-heating later when finishing my left overs. The pricing was a refreshing touch for going out. For 3 people it came to $41.00 before tip and tax.I will definitely make a point to order from here in the future for sure. This is a city gem! ?
Heavily freezer burnt Halibut and soggy fries. Best to look elsewhere.
Food: 1
Taka Yokoyama
It's a great place to eat fish and chips if you're on a budget. Wednesday night is $8.99 for 6 pcs of fish.Geez
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Susan Ross
Went there today with my grand daughter. Was hoping for another place but she was hungry and so ended up here as it was near by. The high chair was so sticky and filthy that I had to wipe it down and the cloth was black when I did just the very surface. Service was slow and lazy...these people should not be in business. It was clear that they cut so many corners and I was fearful of how long they had been using the oil for deep frying. My stomach did feel queasy after eating and so I am sure that the oil is putrid. This is a place where fresh and healthy food is not considered. Don't support them!
Dave Critchley
Good fish and chips, good Chinese food at a good price. A Ma and Pa operation, nothing fancy but good value and nice folks.Parking: Large parking lot easy to get in and out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Jacqueline Gaddes
Love the character of this place . It's been around for 3 generations in my family. They don't accept cash or credit and that's OK as it's just a husband and wife cooking cleaning serving ect. Old retro ambiance. Absolutely love love love this place ❤️
Old school .. good food .. good size serving.. cash only .. all it needs is a juke box in the corner to be complete. Not your 4 $tar place .. it's a family friendly place . with Mr Tubs down the way for games and ice cream treats.. try it soon .. developer's will destroy the last cheap and filling coffee shop soon ..Parking: Single row . Generally easyWheelchair accessibility: Yup ..ground level . Parking is sloped down to the building .but not bad
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Amazing food and amazing prices. Can't be beat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork, Tartar Sauce, Fish, Fries, Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls Chicken Chow Mein, Deep Fried Prawns
Decent food for older restaurants and owners are very nice people. Breakfast,fish chips, and Chinese food are all very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork
I love it. I ordered the same thing as my last visit...15yrs ago. A small local family restaurant. ?Cash only* No debit or credit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was introduced to this place by a friend today. I had the combo 6, chicken chow mein with crispy beef. The portions were huge, the flavors amazing, and the price was cheap. Will definitely be going back to try more food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was hesitant at first, the area is in transition and the main building was a tired 1970’s strip mall across from a graffiti plaster shuttered mall of similar age but less fortunate. Alongside a laundromat, dog grooming studio and an ice cream shop here sat the Marble Arch Fish and Chips. As it turned out it was just what I was looking for. A mom and pop restaurant that has been in business for over 16 years. Nothing fancy but clean and authentic. These places are few and far between. I ordered two pieces of cod and chips, the portions were large and the chips hand cut. Typical battered fish not greasy and tasted very good. The price was about the same as a White Spot but the portions were larger. Cash only here at this retro restaurant. Various combo Chinese meals advertised on hand written sign. I would rather spend my money on a family operated restaurant than a corporate restaurant anytime. Thanks for the friendly service and nostalgia.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartar Sauce, Fish, Cod, Fries
This diner reminds me of 1970s-early 1980s diners in HK, the nostalgic feel similar to 香港八十系列 sitcom series in TVB. I had a feeling my mother took me here to eat when I was really young like over 3 decades ago because I recognized the decor like some strange lucid dream.Anyway, there used to be HK style diners like this in Chinatown but over time they've disappeared. Those who don't understand the old school mom and pop style are at a generation loss as diners like this is the norm in my parent's generation.Ordered the Wor Wonton which offers a generous amount of wontons which is amazing. Broth is there to flavor the BBQ pork, wontons, and vegetables; drinking it as standalone is too salty. Overall a very good value.It's a very good thing my buddy reminded me to head to my bank ATM to withdraw cash as it's hardcore old school doesn't accept debit or credit. That's fine as that is Chinese tradition to avoid processing fees in POS terminals; those who don't understand that are boneheads and I don't recommend you to travel Asia period. Embarrassingly enough I'm a very plastic girl for a first generation Chinese Canadian citizen (yes, constantly admonished by my parents for not carrying cash; even my adorable biracial daughters carry more cash on hand than I do) and I do have my woes in the early 2000s in Chinatown needing to run 4 blocks to the nearest ATM to get cash for restaurants then. ?Definitely will return for a quick budget friendly eat.Parking: Free parking but a good portion of parking stalls had been halved due to construction.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair parking ?️ but door is not automated. However, there should be room on the table to clear room for wheelchair accessibility and dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Mainly phone in my orders, always friendly to customers, quick service and a great price .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Drinks, Sandwiches, Fries, Hamburger
Amazing little mom and pop shop delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein and Sweet and Sour Pork
This place is original! I love Chinese food and my father in law brought us here. I've been across the map for Chinese and am pretty picky but this one had a home town feel. This one made me feel like I was at home in Port alberni at a place my grandfather loved going to.Genuine flavors not over seasoned and perfectly fried with all of the classic ingredients. I got the sweet and sour chicken balls with the fried rice. My father in law got the sweet and sour chicken balls and chow mein. I loved the chicken balls nice and fresh! Moist even after re-heating later when finishing my left overs. The pricing was a refreshing touch for going out. For 3 people it came to $41.00 before tip and tax.I will definitely make a point to order from here in the future for sure. This is a city gem! ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Balls
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Heavily freezer burnt Halibut and soggy fries. Best to look elsewhere.
Food: 1
It's a great place to eat fish and chips if you're on a budget. Wednesday night is $8.99 for 6 pcs of fish.Geez
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Went there today with my grand daughter. Was hoping for another place but she was hungry and so ended up here as it was near by. The high chair was so sticky and filthy that I had to wipe it down and the cloth was black when I did just the very surface. Service was slow and lazy...these people should not be in business. It was clear that they cut so many corners and I was fearful of how long they had been using the oil for deep frying. My stomach did feel queasy after eating and so I am sure that the oil is putrid. This is a place where fresh and healthy food is not considered. Don't support them!
Good fish and chips, good Chinese food at a good price. A Ma and Pa operation, nothing fancy but good value and nice folks.Parking: Large parking lot easy to get in and out.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Love the character of this place . It's been around for 3 generations in my family. They don't accept cash or credit and that's OK as it's just a husband and wife cooking cleaning serving ect. Old retro ambiance. Absolutely love love love this place ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5