Hongkong West Restaurant

4.1 ( 260 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
1807 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8R 1J5, Canada
+1 250-598-1352

Hongkong West Restaurant, nestled in Victoria, BC, is a gem for Chinese cuisine enthusiasts, particularly known for its delightful Sichuan specialties. Customers consistently rave about their experience, highlighting the fish hotpot, spicy beef, and Sichuan frog legs as must-try dishes. Farisha Ali's glowing endorsement notes the “phenomenal” dishes and the warm, welcoming service from the owner, which plays a significant role in creating a cozy dining atmosphere.

However, not all experiences hit the mark; a customer’s mishap with an unexpectedly spicy black chicken underscores the importance of communicating spice levels, although the overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. Longtime patrons like Justin Tan appreciate the restaurant's consistency and grassroots charm, making it a favorite for group gatherings over shared plates and pots of tea.

Ultimately, Hongkong West Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it offers a flavorsome adventure into Sichuan cuisine. Unpretentious yet packed with flavor, it's a destination where friends come together to savor authentic dishes that keep them coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Hongkong West Restaurant

Farisha Ali
Apr 21,2025
Absolutely delicious food and friendly service! I have dined in twice and ordered the fish hotpot, fried rice, blackened chicken, Sichuan chicken and spicy hairy crab. All of the dishes were phenomenal and the service was so great! The owner made a point of chatting with us about the dishes and she was so sweet and welcoming. Definitely my new favourite spot for Chinese food in Victoria.
M N
Apr 14,2025
Giving 5 star because this is top Chinese food restaurant in Victoria for me. However last day I ordered dishes to go and told the restaurant to make all dishes “mild spicy” because there was someone who couldn’t eat hot foods. But somehow we ended up getting the hottest black chicken we ever had from them (the other dishes were fine). I tried getting rid of chili flakes but there’s too many in it. Maybe the chef accidentally poured in lots of chili but if that was the case I wish they didn’t give the dish to me.
The Simmering Pot
Apr 10,2025
I went here a lot before the pandemic. I hope they open for sit-down dining soon. The fish hotpot, black chicken, Sichuan frog legs, yu xiang eggplant, Sichuan green beans, sour cabbage and cumin lamb are some of my favourite dishes! Despite the name saying Hong Kong West, this restaurant specializes in Sichuan food. One of my favourites to enjoy with a big group, sharing the dishes with lots of rice and tea.
David Bain
Mar 28,2025
The best Chinese in Victoria hands down. You need to know what to order. Ask them!
Justin Tan
Mar 26,2025
Great restaurant, I have been going to this grass roots restaurant for over 10 years. I try to go back to this restaurant every time I go back to Victoria. Service is great, owner still remembers me even I moved away 8 years ago Great food as always still taste the same all these years. The spicy beef is a cold dish, well marinated, and sauce is super flavourful. Spicy fish hot pot is super tasty. Fish cooked just right. Green beans were super tasty as well This place is nothing fancy, grass roots mom and pop restaurant, which is awesome for bringing close friends to have a great time
Roy Chalifour
Mar 24,2025
I have to write another review. This is one of the gem's of Victoria (dare I say Canada). When you first walk in, you know you are in the wrong place, the decor is terrible and they pass you a Canadian Chinese menu. But hidden behind all of this is the most amazing food. There is a chinese menu (but of course none of us can read it). Just listen to what people order over the phone; Blackened Chicken (I am guessing Sweet Malaysian Soy, Black Vinegar, garlic and chili's on very crispy chicken - Sweet Sour and sticky), spicy green beans and shredded ginger pork. I get it medium spicy, which is quite spicy. I am told they have the hottest wok (the city would not allow it now) and it creates the most amazing food. Order the 3 items I suggest (they go flying out the door in delivery) and you won't believe this is in our city. I am always stunned that the place is not packed. It certainly deserves to be.
Ashley Edith
Mar 24,2025
The best authentic Chinese food in Victoria! The best thing to do is to ask for recommendations instead of ordering Western-Chinese, as the authentic dishes were incredible and better than anything I’ve had. We got the blackened chicken, eggplant, Sichuan green beans, fish hot pot, and ant up a tree noodles which were all so flavourful. The portions are also very generous for the price!
Lincoln Z. Shlensky
Mar 14,2025
Hong Kong West is a truly delightful Szechuan surprise in a town that generally serves up uninspired Chinese food. I ordered the "Black chicken," which is clearly a favourite among customers. It did not disappoint, nor was it too spicy for my "Western" palette. I also ordered the spicy green beans, as well as the sour and spicy cabbage. The green beans were excellent: salty and spicy in the right measure. The cabbage was, to my taste, too sweet. Lastly, I ordered the mapo tofu, which again was excellent and not overly spicy (I asked for medium heat). This was all a feast, and I returned home with lots of leftovers. Service was terrific; the very helpful server mentioned, however, that when the restaurant is crowded they tend to be slow (hence some mixed reviews online about service). I was delighted by the experience and certainly expect to return. Finding great Chinese food in Victoria isn't an easy task, but here it is at Hong Kong West, an unassuming hole in the wall with an avid clientele of mostly Chinese customers -- improbably, in Oak Bay!

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