🍣 Victoria Food Guide – Japanese + Dim Sum Gems

1️⃣ KAPPO Marta | Modern Japanese Cuisine 📍 Price: ~$30 CAD 🌟 Highlights: • Assorted Katsu Set: Crispy panko pork cutlet – thick, juicy, and perfectly fried. • Saba Shioyaki Set: Salt-grilled mackerel (slightly fishy but balanced). • Crispy Anago Don: Fried eel rice bowl – crunchy yet tender. ⚠️ Tips: • No reservations – arrive at opening to snag a seat. • Street parking only (limited spots). 2️⃣ Don Mee | Classic Dim Sum 📍 Price: ~$35 CAD 🌟 Highlights: • Dim Sum Cart Service (until 2:30 PM): Self-serve from rolling carts! • Must-Try: Dim Sum Platter (5 varieties) – shrimp dumplings (har gow) are packed with fresh prawns. • Pro Tip: Post-2:30 PM, order à la carte – fried taro dumplings are a sleeper hit. 3️⃣ Golden City Restaurant | Cantonese Dim Sum 📍 Price: ~$35 CAD 🌟 Highlights: • Cheung Fun with Fried Dough Stick : Crispy yet soft – a textural masterpiece. • Spare Ribs: Tender, garlicky, and slightly sweet. ⚠️ Skip: Scallop dumplings & tripe (over-seasoned). 💡 Quick Tips ⏰ Timing: • KAPPO Marta: Lunch rush starts at 12 PM. • Don Mee: Go before 1 PM for cart service. 📸 Photo Ops: • KAPPO’s katsu set (golden-brown perfection). • Don Mee’s steamer baskets (old-school vibes). “From crunchy katsu to cart-pushed har gow—Victoria’s food scene punches above its weight!” 🥢✨ #VictoriaEats #VancouverIsland