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J & J Wonton Noodle House
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
13 reviews for J & J Wonton Noodle House
13 reviews in English
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Review from danna m.
Victoria, BC
1/4/2011 6 Check-ins Here
I don't know how many times I have been craving the delicious WOR WON TON soup on a Monday and end up driving by only to hit my head against the steering wheel to remember that they are closed on Mondays (oh and they also close at 8ish so come early).
So if it's not a Monday GO HERE!! it's the best chinese food in the city - and I would almost say it beats places in Vancouver.
wor won ton: super-fricken-amazing. two types of hand made dumplings in a light broth with fresh veggies and meats included. Ask for the chilis to add into it to kick it up a notch.
I think I dreamt about the soup the other day...
YOU MUST GO! -
Review from Jason L.
Came in for lunch based on the reviews for their wonton noodle soups. While this offering is their strongpoint, unfortunately everything else is just mediocre. I would not say this is the best Chinese restaurant in Victoria.
The other dishes here cater to more Westernized tastes, which works as comfort food for me having grown up in the States. However, even here I was disappointed. When a place is known for it's noodles, how come the stir fried noodles are a mess of flavorless goop?
For lunch, this is a decent quality place to pick up a bowl of their noodle soup. But if you wanted anything else, which I suspect you might, you could do a lot better at places in and around Chinatown like I-Kyu Noodles (personal favorite!) and Wah Lai Yuen for BBQ rice plates. -
Review from Kyrsten J.
New Westminster, BC
12/31/2010
This IS THE PLACE for chinese food in Victoria. Where you can get anything, you see it cooked in front of you, and it doesn't cost the world! We go here nearly everytime I'm home on the Island, and it's never a disappointment.
My mom loves this place so much she took a photo of the chefs (with their permission) and did a painting of the flames that emit from the woks when those guys really get going.
I've yet to have a bad dish here - don't bother being normal though - the chow mein is decent, but there are much better things (beef & broccoli, a dish I practically grew up on). Also, if you like something they no longer offer (spicy eggplant for example), you can often request it. -
Review from Angela H.
5/24/2009
J & J is short on ambiance but long on tasty, filling dishes. I'm vegetarian and my partner is no huge carnivore, so we delved right into the extensive vegetarian menu. I particularly appreciated that they printed this menu separately from the main menu, including appetizers, sides, desserts, etc, because often it's not clear whether dishes are completely meat-free or not.
We started with the vegetarian hot and sour soup. My partner was worried that it'd be too syrupy, but it turned out to be a good balance between tart and spicy (I wouldn't have complained, though, if they had turned up the heat just a touch). They also didn't skimp on veggies -- plenty of mushrooms, tofu, and carrots to make for a hearty starter.
Our main dishes were the Gai-lan (Chinese broccoli) in garlic sauce and the Singapore-style vermicelli with stir-fried vegetables. Apparently Singapore-style means curry, because that's how the noodles were seasoned in the latter dish. The Gai-lan was, quite simply, fantastic. The broccoli was a beautiful bright green and the garlic sauce light and flavorful. After we had gobbled up all veggies I even plunked some rice down in the leftover broth to savor it to the very last bite.
We also enjoyed the curry-style noodles and vegetables (fairly standard combo of bell pepper, onion, bok choy stalks, water chestnuts, and snap peas), but both of us were a tad disappointed that the dish didn't have more of a kick to it. When we see a chili pepper next to a dish, we want SPICY! In any case, we cleaned our plates, which is always a good sign.
The service wasn't exceptional here, but it was certainly adequate. The wait staff were prompt and good about answering our questions (my partner has a severe peanut allergy and we were slightly worried when we saw "satay sauce" on some of the menu items). The only thing I found a little odd was that we had to order rice separately if we wanted it, yet it wasn't listed separately on the menu nor did our waiter suggest it to us. It was only when we happened to ask that learned that rice cost extra.
In sum: Great food, reasonable prices, decent service. If you want a truly spicy dish, be sure to ask for it. Oh, and don't forget the rice! -
Review from Brianna E.
10/14/2011
We sought this place out after a fabulous day at the Butchart Gardens, drove our scooter back for some noodle-happiness. Granted, we did come in at near-closing, but the service was so-so, and I've definitely had better.
Hubby got some sort of beef sate- this city likes to put curry in everything!! I guess we're more used to a peanut-flavor, but this was gritty and very chewy.
I got the honey chicken- tasty, but also a little chewy. The better dish by far. I guess we missed the boat on getting the noodles (heard those were good). I'd be willing to go back to try to find the noodles, but overall we had better experiences in this city. -
Review from Matthew L.
Edmonton, AB
3/17/2010
After seeing that this place received a 25 food rating in the Zagat guide, I made sure to check it out. And while I don't think it's quite deserving of that accolade, J&J still serves the best Chinese food in Victoria I've had. And they have a sizeable vegetarian menu to boot. I have only tried a few dishes. One was absolutely life changing (and I don't know specifically what it was, sadly), the others were plainly delicious.
I'm especially fond of their mango spring rolls, the likes of which I've never eaten anywhere else. -
Review from christine c.
Victoria, BC
12/9/2009
I only ever go to JJ when I'm partially dead. Ok ok, when I 'feel' partially dead. Not when I'm completely dead, because I still need to throw on clothes, tie my shoes and leave my house. You can't do that when you're 'dead dead'.... obviously.
When I'm in this state of sickness or 'deadness' the only thing calling my name outside my front door is JJ and their wor wonton. It truly cures all. And it's crazy delicious to boot.
As for service, they bring me my food and take my money when I'm sick. Good enough for me. Anything to ease the pain. -
Review from Dustin D.
Victoria, BC
Finally dined in here, stopped by for lunch. Food was very flavourful, the service while not especially warm (to be fair, they were busy), was amazingly fast and they were on top of everything at all times. The shrimp rolls were cheap, tasty and not lacking in shrimp. The soup and the house special chow mein were great. I really liked being able to see into the kitchen as well. J & J Wonton Noodle House is still in the top few Chinese restaurants in Victoria.
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4/4/2010
Just had some take out J&J again last night, it's been a while since we've ordered from there since… Read more »
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Review from Ken C.
3/26/2009
We were visiting from out of town and visited based on review in Frommer's guide book. Yummy! Great selection of typical noodle dishes.
They make their own noodles and you can tell. Few blocks away from usual tourist haunts and appeared mostly locales where eating there. House special Chow Mien was a treat. -
Review from Keegan L.
9/20/2009
I'm really regretting having to give this place only two stars - if I lived in Victoria, it is the type of place I would happily return to, to give it a second chance. The positive review here and some other mentions of J&J online convinced us to give it a try during our trip this last week. We are not fancy diners and appreciate a good, casual place where we can make ourselves comfortable and eat well inexpensively. This place is not housed in the nicest building on the street, but for the reasons listed above, this is not the type of thing that would deter us.
Walking in gave us confidence we had made the right decision. The smell within the restaurant was wonderful - like all of the best Chinese food smells my nose has ever had the chance to bear witness to all decided to host a convention in this space. We were immediately served tea (service was good throughout, with the exception of a delay on a water request). Unfortunately, these first moments were the highlight of the meal.
I partially blame ourselves for not being more adventurous. We only wanted to split one dish and settled on the House Special Chow Mein. In retrospect, this is just one of those standard dishes almost any Chinese restaurant will have. Some may do it exceptionally, but as a menu fixture, it may not be the best showcase of a kitchen's talent. It arrived quickly, but was a sad sight from the get go. Whatever leafy greens they used had become slimy in the sauce, which made it hard to find the rest very appetizing. The sauce itself was garlic based and understated. Meat quality varied. Shrimp and beef were flavorful, chicken average and the BBQ pork was dry and nearly tasteless. The noodles themselves were fine.
We also each had a Shrimp egg roll. I was nonplussed, but my boyfriend really enjoyed the subtle sweetness of the sauce. I would have just like them to be a little meatier.
Given the other things I've read about this place, I'd like to recommend that Victorians give this a try, but please be more adventurous than we were - I'm hoping that will yield better results! -
Review from Genevieve L.
Victoria, BC
2/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
My favourite place to get veggie fried rice. in fact, of all the chinese restaurants I have eaten at in Victoria, this is the BEST place.
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Review from Catherine K.
Nanaimo, BC
6/27/2010
This is not your average Chinese food place. Yes, they do have sweet & sour pork on the menu, but ordering this safe dish would mean missing out on so many other fantastic offerings! My husband and I eat here whenever we're in Victoria (when we lived in Victoria, we ate here at least once a week), and though the ambiance isn't much to write home about, the food certainly is. Our favorite is the crispy ginger fried chicken, which is sweet and spicy and smothered with the most delicious sauce. We also regularly order the egg rolls, which are filled with fruit and shrimp, and are always crispy and so delicious. The seafood is always great here - I am a huge fan of the peppery fried squid that is dusted with five spice. Other favorites include the beef with ginger, onion & snow pea, the house special chow mein, the wor wonton soup, and the seasonal vegetables with garlic. Yum!
And, the soup! When I lived in Victoria, I'd always go to J &J's for the spicy chicken noodle soup when I had a cold - homey and comforting and boy, did it clear out the sinuses!
Lunch is usually crazy busy here, so be prepared to share one of the large communal tables if you're in a rush. Service is fast, and the kitchen is visible to the dining room, so you can watch the chefs cook everything up. -
Review from Bob B.
7/28/2009
A delightful surprise. Lack of a Yelp presence made us all a bit nervous, but have no fear! Nothing over the top, but all-around first-class Chinese. I had the basil beef - yum. Good veggie spring rolls, good Szechuan noodles. Dumplings didn't blow me away. Nice service staff - helpful and friendly. Simple ambience, inexpensive.
