Victoria Chinese Food Guide | Must-Try Spots!
Craving authentic Chinese food on Vancouver Island? Here’s a curated list of the best spots in Greater Victoria! 🥧 Dim Sum (Cantonese) 1️⃣ Don Mee Restaurant Old-school Hong Kong vibes—think "In the Mood for Love" decor. Must-order: Shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, egg tarts. 2️⃣ Golden City Restaurant More variety than Don Mee (think: durian puff, taro cakes). Pro tip: Both are downtown with parking! 💰 Budget-Friendly Options New World Restaurant: Cheap, no-frills dim sum. Lotus Pond: Big portions, homestyle flavors. 🚩 Northern Chinese (Beijing Cuisine) 📍 Beijing Bistro #1 rated Chinese restaurant in Victoria on Dianping! Must-try: Peking duck, zhajiang noodles, cumin lamb. 🍜 Yunnan Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles 📍 Little Yunnan "Rare" Yunnan specialties: Ham & flower cakes (hard to find in Canada!). Poached chicken (authentic street-food style). 🍲 Hot Pot & Sichuan 📍 Lai Lai Hot Pot Choose: Traditional hot pot or spicy mala dry pot. Toppings: Crispy pork, shrimp paste, fish balls. 📍 Ba Shu Hong Kong West Sichuan cravings? They’ve got you: Spicy boiled fish (spicy enough to make you sweat!). Stir-fried offal (for the adventurous). 🌶️ Other Finds 📍 Vietnam Garden Restaurant Wait… Xinjiang food? Big plate chicken (dapanji) & hand-pulled noodles. (Name’s confusing, but menu surprises!) 💡 Pro Tips Dim sum: Go before 11 AM to avoid lines. Beijing Bistro: Book ahead—it’s always packed. Little Yunnan: Order the "Crossing the Bridge" set for the full experience. #ChineseFood #VictoriaBC #EatLikeALocal #FoodieGuide
