​​Victoria Must-Eat Restaurants | A Local’s Picks!​​ 🍽️

As a ​​2-year Victoria veteran​​, these three spots are so good, I still ​​dream about them​​ after moving to Vancouver! ​​1️⃣ Park’s Kitchen​​ (Korean) 📍 Downtown hidden gem ​​Best Korean food​​ I’ve had outside Seoul—​​hotpot, bibimbap, jjajangmyun ​​ are all ​​flawless​​. ​​Vibe​​: Cozy, affordable, perfect for group hangs (my high school’s go-to spot!). ​​Pro tip​​: Try the ​​kimchi pancake​​—crispy edges, soft center. ​​2️⃣ Island Poké​​ (Hawaiian) 📍 Downtown + Langford ​​My post-class ritual​​: Custom ​​poke bowls​​ with ​​salmon, crab, tofu, fish eggs, pineapple, corn​​ + ​​spicy mayo​​. ​​Healthy, fresh, and only ~$15​​—better than any poke I’ve found in Vancouver! ​​Base options​​: White rice, brown rice, or greens. ​​3️⃣ Green Leaf Bistro​​ (Vietnamese) 📍 Downtown + Langford ​​Grilled pork chop rice​​: ​​Sweet, smoky, juicy​​—massive portions for ~$12. ​​Summer rolls​​: Rice paper wraps with ​​peanut-hoisin sauce​​ (addictive!). ​​Also great​​: Pho + meatball soup. ​​💡 Why These?​​ ✅ ​​Affordable​​ (student-budget friendly!). ✅ ​​Consistently delicious​​—no bad dishes. ✅ ​​Locals’ secrets​​ (not overrun by tourists). ​​#VictoriaEats #UVicLife #FoodieRecs​