Didn’t tip much because of their horrible service and the staff said something bad to us in cantonese.The food is not authentic as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Chuck P
Longtime customer back after a hiatus. Loved the char siu bao, but not this time (March’24). Tough bun,small pieces of hard and dry char siu on only one side of the bun, overall not enough filling. Despite all that, a premium price of $4 each.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
George Gates
Fast, efficient no nonsense service. Food is exactly what they say it is and obviously homemade. The price is not cheap but you know your getting what you pay for... Everytime. From conversations with the staff they are paid well, rent can't be cheap here. Yet they deliver what they say they will deliver EVERYTIME. I'm sorry, do it right or go home, or go here, you won't be disappointed.
Love the beef brisket lo mein, beef is very tender but the sauce is a bit salty, I'll knock down one star! Restaurant is clean, will try the bakery next time visit!
I was there yesterday around lunchtime for takeout, I asked for 6 BBQ Pork Buns, paid then got a box and left, while back home opened the box I found something else instead, see pictures. it’s too far for me to go back for exchange. That’s okay.
Food: 4
Cindy Wong
Visited here Sunday bought some bakery way overpriced and not good, will not shop here
Food: 1
dot smith
We took home Chinese curry buns and beef buns. They were awesome. There is a restaurant here and we had the duck and pork belly. Delicious. The waiter was extremely nice and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
vicki h
My first time at this Bakery as I saw it online and had a good review. But when I get home to try my honey buns they were so burnt on the bottom.
Love this place! The BEST authentic bbq duck and bbq pork belly - crispy crunchy skin with juicy flavourful tender meat. Also hands down the best place for egg rolls! At first we hesitated to order our take out New Years meal from here, but we are sooo glad we did! This is now our absolute favourite place in all of Victoria for flavourful, delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try - and when you do - you will be back:)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Duck and BBQ Pork, Wonton Soup
Jordan L
Was so happy to find one of my favorite HK style rice dishes in Victoria. Just to find out it’s so salty that it’s pretty much inedible… Do better
Eli Parnell
Definitely worth the drive to get the food and service is always wonderful, on point some of the best food I've had in a very long time ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Shaun Scandrett
Best Chinese bakery in town but the prices are getting pretty steep.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Buns
Jack W.
=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: it can be inconsistent here - but still, I recommend the buns and the BBQ meats here (most of the time) - for everything else, I'd put aside any desire for authentic Chinese food. === 2. FOOD The meats are where it's at: - BBQ Pork: It's about as close Victoria gets to Vancouver-grade or Hong Kong-grade BBQ pork in Victoria. Be sure to ask for half-lean, half-fat BBQ meat for the best blend of tenderness and flavour. You can also ask for the honey sauce to be lessened or put on the side to avoid your precious meat from swimming in sugar :) - Roast Pork: Hit or miss: be sure to ask how old it is, or perhaps order it later in the day (late afternoon perhaps?) to avoid meat leftover from the previous day, reheated, despite what staff there will tell you. Contrary to what they say, the skin is sometimes not as crispy nor the meat as tender and fresh as they say it is... The buns are bigger than most offerings in Vancouver and Hong Kong, so you're banking on the larger size; they also charge more too. We usually get the: - BBQ Pork Bun - full of meat and flavour, fairly legit. - Cocktail Bun - full of coconut/sugar. - Pineapple Bun - takes the cake (pun intended). - Hot Dog Bun - standard hot dog inside a doughy bun. The consistency of the bun is different than what is typically found in authentic buns - more flour? Less chewy? Still, they're great in my opinion and worth the trip! === 3. SERVICE Also hit-and-miss: sometimes it's quick and efficient in typical Chinese retail fashion; other times, you're waiting on one younger lady to be able to take your order, chop meats, and handle the cash...hopefully while changing gloves as it does seem a little suspect at times. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not a looker, but it is perhaps brighter than what I recall from childhood with the extra lighting in the ceiling. It's reminiscent of some of the older Chinese establishments back in downtown Honolulu - focus what's on top of the table and not on the flooring or anything underneath :) Wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit here, but parking is a challenge: it's all luck of the draw with the busy city street meter parking or you're looking at a paid lot and some walking in and around Chinatown.
April 7/24. Says is closed?
Didn’t tip much because of their horrible service and the staff said something bad to us in cantonese.The food is not authentic as well.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Longtime customer back after a hiatus. Loved the char siu bao, but not this time (March’24). Tough bun,small pieces of hard and dry char siu on only one side of the bun, overall not enough filling. Despite all that, a premium price of $4 each.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Fast, efficient no nonsense service. Food is exactly what they say it is and obviously homemade. The price is not cheap but you know your getting what you pay for... Everytime. From conversations with the staff they are paid well, rent can't be cheap here. Yet they deliver what they say they will deliver EVERYTIME. I'm sorry, do it right or go home, or go here, you won't be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Noodle Soup, Dumpling, Beef Flank
Love the beef brisket lo mein, beef is very tender but the sauce is a bit salty, I'll knock down one star! Restaurant is clean, will try the bakery next time visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Duck and BBQ Pork, Noodle Soup, BBQ, Barbecue Pork Wonton Noodle Soup, Beef Flank, Wonton Noodle Soup, Soya Sauce Beef Chow Fun 干炒牛河
Authentic Chinese flavor! The bread is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
I was there yesterday around lunchtime for takeout, I asked for 6 BBQ Pork Buns, paid then got a box and left, while back home opened the box I found something else instead, see pictures. it’s too far for me to go back for exchange. That’s okay.
Food: 4
Visited here Sunday bought some bakery way overpriced and not good, will not shop here
Food: 1
We took home Chinese curry buns and beef buns. They were awesome. There is a restaurant here and we had the duck and pork belly. Delicious. The waiter was extremely nice and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first time at this Bakery as I saw it online and had a good review. But when I get home to try my honey buns they were so burnt on the bottom.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this place! The BEST authentic bbq duck and bbq pork belly - crispy crunchy skin with juicy flavourful tender meat. Also hands down the best place for egg rolls! At first we hesitated to order our take out New Years meal from here, but we are sooo glad we did! This is now our absolute favourite place in all of Victoria for flavourful, delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try - and when you do - you will be back:)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Duck and BBQ Pork, Wonton Soup
Was so happy to find one of my favorite HK style rice dishes in Victoria. Just to find out it’s so salty that it’s pretty much inedible… Do better
Definitely worth the drive to get the food and service is always wonderful, on point some of the best food I've had in a very long time ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ
Best Chinese bakery in town but the prices are getting pretty steep.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Pork Buns
=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: it can be inconsistent here - but still, I recommend the buns and the BBQ meats here (most of the time) - for everything else, I'd put aside any desire for authentic Chinese food. === 2. FOOD The meats are where it's at: - BBQ Pork: It's about as close Victoria gets to Vancouver-grade or Hong Kong-grade BBQ pork in Victoria. Be sure to ask for half-lean, half-fat BBQ meat for the best blend of tenderness and flavour. You can also ask for the honey sauce to be lessened or put on the side to avoid your precious meat from swimming in sugar :) - Roast Pork: Hit or miss: be sure to ask how old it is, or perhaps order it later in the day (late afternoon perhaps?) to avoid meat leftover from the previous day, reheated, despite what staff there will tell you. Contrary to what they say, the skin is sometimes not as crispy nor the meat as tender and fresh as they say it is... The buns are bigger than most offerings in Vancouver and Hong Kong, so you're banking on the larger size; they also charge more too. We usually get the: - BBQ Pork Bun - full of meat and flavour, fairly legit. - Cocktail Bun - full of coconut/sugar. - Pineapple Bun - takes the cake (pun intended). - Hot Dog Bun - standard hot dog inside a doughy bun. The consistency of the bun is different than what is typically found in authentic buns - more flour? Less chewy? Still, they're great in my opinion and worth the trip! === 3. SERVICE Also hit-and-miss: sometimes it's quick and efficient in typical Chinese retail fashion; other times, you're waiting on one younger lady to be able to take your order, chop meats, and handle the cash...hopefully while changing gloves as it does seem a little suspect at times. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's not a looker, but it is perhaps brighter than what I recall from childhood with the extra lighting in the ceiling. It's reminiscent of some of the older Chinese establishments back in downtown Honolulu - focus what's on top of the table and not on the flooring or anything underneath :) Wheelchairs and baby strollers should fit here, but parking is a challenge: it's all luck of the draw with the busy city street meter parking or you're looking at a paid lot and some walking in and around Chinatown.