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Wah Lai Yuen
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Restaurants Chinese Barbeque, Chinese [Edit]
560 Fisgard StVictoria, BC V8W 1R4
(250) 381-5355
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 10 am - 8 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
6 reviews for Wah Lai Yuen
6 reviews in English
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Review from Dustin D.
Victoria, BC
5/16/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I'd wanted to visit Wai Lay Yuen for some time since hearing about their bbq pork and duck. I've now been twice and will return many times. I can't believe they've been open over 20 years and I'd never been.
Service was good, prices were pretty reasonable, the wonderful omg this is real Chinese food smell hits you as soon as you walk in. The portions are well sized. The honey/pork/coconut/etc buns are all excellent (although I believe they source them from somewhere else, they're still great). The bbq duck and pork were fantastic.
Next time you're in Victoria's China Town, be sure to visit this little gem. -
Review from K W.
Victoria, BC
8/5/2011
If you're eating at a place with "BBQ & bakery" stencilled on the window, you should try both or at least one of them. We opted for the BBQ.
The BBQ duck was very good. The skin was crispy and the meat not overly chewy. It was also not overly salty - perfectly done.
We ordered Chinese broccoli which is leafy and not the same as North American broccoli. In a few too many Chinese food establishments, local broccoli is produced when you order Chinese broccoli - not here. It was served hot and still crispy with the right amount of oyster sauce, again not too salty. Crunchy! Good news for aficionados.
I ordered the congee with chicken and Chinese mushrooms. It was delicious. The chicken was fresh and the mushrooms chewy. I ate half the bowl before I noticed that I forgot to order Chinese donuts with it. Next time!
Now the bad news. The BBQ pork was dry and overcooked. Cha-sew should not look like that - ever - especially in a BBQ place. We arrived at 7pm and the place closes at 8pm, so perhaps this is what happens if you order BBQ near closing time.
The shrimp fried rice was overly saturated in soy sauce and was way too salty for my taste. The table beside us ordered the special fried rice and it looked perfect (the rice was white and not soy soaked).
So there you have it - a mixed bag. I'll probably return for lunch to see if it was an anomaly. The place has been there for 25 years; they must be doing something right (maybe duck, broccoli and congee?). Next time I'll give the baked goods a try as well. -
Review from Jason L.
I haven't visited all the BBQ places in Chinatown yet, but Wai Lai Yuen you have more than earned my vote for best Cantonese-style (from Hong Kong) BBQ house in Victoria.
+ BBQ pork (stick with the non-crispy skinless one) and duck over rice or egg noodles in won ton soup are excellent
+ The egg custard tarts here are absolutely DELICIOUS. Not only was I so surprised at how good they were out here, I bought a dozen to bring back to my coworkers
+ Price: a full lunch including drink and dessert will only set you back about $12-15
This is a fantastic place to get fresh Cantonese-style BBQ and noodle soup dishes. They also have plenty of other entree items for dinner. -
Review from Michelle R.
6/27/2010 1 photo
I'm amazed no one has Yelped this. My husband and I walked up and down C-town, even asked 3 merchants for recommendatins (in chinese) and were directed to the higher priced places.
Finally we passed by this place and saw the duck and roast pig hanging in the window. It reminded me of a real, authentic chinese bbq place. We looked at the menu and walked in. The portions are smallish, but the prices are cheap, and the food have good flavor.
We ordered the Soy chicken, the Roast Duck, and the BBQ Roast Pork ($11.95), along with a side of chinese broccoli in oyster sauce and bowls of rice. It was just enough for the 2 of us, but didn't stuff us to the gill. Price w tip: $25. What a bargain compared to the neighbors for $25 for ONE DISH.
This place had soup noodles, pan noodles, meat over rice dishes, and other comfort Hong Kong style dishes. The front of the store have chinese barbecue to take away, and also baked items like buns and sticky rice.
I gave it a generous 4 star because it was affordable and authentic Cantonese food. Compared to the neighbors charging 3x's the price for "white" Chinese food, it deserves a 4 star -
Review from Gordon P.
Updated - 9/13/2011
Was there 9/10/11, not as good as before. Just ok-good but do I really need a reason to go to Victoria?
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9/13/2010
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Review from Tisha R.
Victoria, BC
11/10/2010
This is a small family owned restaurant with affordable yet delicious food. I live in chinatown and go quite often, especially when i don't feel like cooking dinner, I pick up some pork and duck to take home. They are super friendly not to mention the food and prices are great too.
