Ayo Eat
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
9 reviews for Ayo Eat
9 reviews in English
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Review from christine c.
Victoria, BC
1/17/2011
I finally made it to Ayo Eat recently and I am so happy I did!
What a cute little hole in the wall. And a friendly, accommodating owner (he offered to put the heat lamp on for me as we froze our buns off eating at his two man counter).
Okay, seriously though, the FOOD. There is no other food like it in Vic.
I had a prawn curry and the boy had the chicken fried rice. Words cannot do this food justice. Sorry to be blunt, but you just need to put it in your mouth. You will be blown away. I cannot wait to go back and try the beef dishes that he's so well known for. -
Review from David C.
Vancouver, BC
5/31/2011
Despite the "meh" food, I'm eager to support Bana's indy business for his kind and gentle approach to people.
I read about this local hotspot and was very eager to try it. I went for a dinner. It was a slow Monday and I found the owner (Bana) having a quiet, seemingly in-depth conversation with the lone customer. The woman seemed completely willing to sit there in conversation without need for her food. I instantly felt good about experience to come. How refreshing, an eating experience that's about the human interaction, not just the food. My brief interaction with Bana reinforced my positive impression.
The food was unfortunately "meh". Somewhat more greasy (frying based) than I would have liked. Found that I was clearing my throat quite a bit afterwards. I was impressed with how tender and lean the beef was but found the prawn chips to have not been very crispy. (I heard the microwave being used twice while my food was being made.)The sweet and sour preserved veggies were a relief to my conscience (more than a delight) though I wished that there was more. The price for the portion size and service was reasonable though not inexpensive.
On a sustainability front, I wished that the containers weren't made of Styrofoam. -
Review from Dustin D.
Victoria, BC
9/13/2010 3 Check-ins Here
WOW! I think I love this place and I've only eaten there once. This take out spot is basically a kitchen in the wall at upper market square. The menu is all of 5 items long, but you can be confident that each one is made to perfection.
My friend had the Nasi Campur Beef Rendang and was very happy with it, the beef smelled amazing. I had the thai green curry with chicken, bamboo shoots, basils and peppers. Stunning freshness, flavour balance, flavour depth and an obvious deft hand behind it all.
The owners bio/work history is on the wall, stating he has cooked for the Dalai Lama, and was head of thai, indonesian (and one other, i forget) cuisine at a major asian hotel. He's very welcoming and friendly, his good personality alone makes you want to return, the food guarantees it.
This is seriously authentic thai/asian/indonesian cuisine, if you don't like this, stick to cheap buffets (because if you don't like it, you probably don't deserve it and you must have zero capacity to appreciate true authentic international cuisine). Yes that's a bold incendiary statement, but I whole heartedly believe it to be true. It doesn't get much more fresh or authentic than this.
I strongly recommend giving ayo eat a try. -
Review from Milt R.
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Five-star food and inexpensive prices, but only a tiny eating counter and no drinks. Plan on taking your food to the courtyard to eat.
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Review from Jamie C.
6/12/2011
Great little "hole in the wall" restaurant. The food ever-so-discreetly captivates your taste buds with every bite. By the end of the meal you'll find you've suddenly fallen in love with beef rendang and nasi goreng! The price is very reasonable - a nice change of pace from everything else in Victoria. Bana's friendly demeanor helps enhance the eating experience as well! This is a definite must-try if you ever find yourself in Victoria.
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Review from Lina K.
10/6/2011
I'm from Jakarta, grew up on good Indonesian food, and Bana's cooking reminds me of home! Makananya enak2, (delicious food). I was visiting Victoria, came upon Ayo Eat by chance, and had the best meal of my visit. Bana is very personable and helpful, and I also enjoyed chatting with him. His menu is small, but I returned to try almost everything; the quality is all excellent. This place is a must! Terima kasih Bana. Sampai ketemu lagih.
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Review from danna m.
Victoria, BC
Man. So dang satisfying! I had the nasi goreng, Erik had the green curry and we shared both. Without relying on saucy-ness this food delivered maximum impact flavor and just enough spice. Go stop by this little doorway and sit down at the picnic tables below and enjoy the sunshine. Hi five!
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Review from R T.
7/26/2011
Having lived in Indonesia, I always take up on the opportunity to eat at an Indonesian restaurants when such thing presents itself. This was a pleasant surprise. Ayo Eat serves excellent and authentic Indonesian food. We had the Nasi Campur Sambal Telor, which was excellent. Slightly spicy yet a hint of sweetness on the sambal sauce complements the lightly fried boiled egg. The homemade potato chips and pickles (carrot and cucumber) were nice sides. We also had the Thai Green Curry with tofu. The curry was simple, yet complex in flavor. Get yours to go then eat it at the picnic table in the market place courtyard. Great food, reasonable portion, and cheap. Highly recommended.
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Review from Guzzi R.
Vancouver, BC
12/24/2010
This is literally a hole-in-the-wall place but the food is AWESOME! Simple but very authentic. The nasi campurs were just delicious (especially the rendang). Bana, the owner is very entertaining, too. We had a great time and a great meal.
