Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada, and North America, and therefore, we are spoiled with some of the best Chinese food in Canada. Chinese cuisine often consists of small plates of food, typically served in steamer baskets. While dishes are often steamed, they can also be fried or baked too.

If you’ve ever wondered where some of the best places in Victoria for Chinese food are, or you’ve never tried it, start with this list and work your way down.

J&J Wonton Noodle House

Located on Fort Street between Cook and Vancouver, J&J Wonton Noodle House specializes in Cantonese and Szechuan food, and uses as many local ingredients as possible. With a good selection of gluten-free and vegan options, this Fort Street favourite is often brimming with smiling people who are eager to try its first-place-winning Chinese food.

1012 Fort St.
jjnoodlehouse.ca

Don Mee Seafood Restaurant

This long-running, old-fashioned Chinese institution has been in Victoria for over 80 years. At Don Mee, everything is served in the classic Chinese fashion—food is served in the centre of the table, where guests then help themselves. It offers dim sum and other Cantonese and Sichuan plates, amassing lineups that often spill out into the heart of Chinatown.

538 Fisgard St.
donmee.com

Fan Tan Café

A focal point in the historic Chinatown, Fan Tan Café is situated beside the popular tourist attraction Fan Tan Alley—an alley which used to be part of a gambling district in Victoria. Fan Tan Café is known for its noodle dishes and bubble tea, and is popular among both locals and tourists alike.

549 Fisgard St.
fantancafe.ca

We encourage you to support your favourite restaurants by dining in or ordering takeout—and, of course, try new ones! Let us know what you think by emailing [email protected], or reach out on social media at @tastingvictoria.