Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 830 reviews

What Ova McDermott likes about Fan Tan Cafe:
We had lunch here and the 3 course lunch for $17 was delicious. You got a choice of about 20 dishes to choose from. I had the chicken chow mein, spicy vegetable statay and deep fried prawns. Yummy! View all feedback. What Dariana Douglas doesn't like about Fan Tan Cafe:
My wife and I ordered the lunch special. We waited and in all honesty the food looked great! However, the taste was very salty and it was heavy with oil. I explained politely that the food wasn't edible and we couldn't eat it. Instead the waitress came to the table to drop off the bill and walked off. It was an expectation for us to pay regardless. No compromise and no willingness to help the customer. Very unfortuna... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menu
3.6 ★ from 33 reviews
Alexys
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Next to Fan Tan Alley is this delicious restaurant. Good food for a reasonable price, orders are taken quickly and the food is served in no time.

Marley
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Not much exciting about the street front aesthetics of this restaurant. The reviews in the past seem widely varied. However our recent visit during lunch was ex...

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Dariana
08.12.2018 - 12:46

My wife and I ordered the lunch special. We waited and in all honesty the food looked great! However, the taste was very salty and it was heavy with oil. I expl...

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Ivory
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Cute little cafe in Victoria's China Town. Prompt friendly service, delicious fresh food with lots of flavor, varied menu, reasonable prices.

Halie
18.01.2018 - 18:24

Was on a trip through San Juan Islands and BC and stopped here when we were in Victoria. It took over 45 minutes to get our food during lunch. For our table of...

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Fan Tan Cafe has received a mix of reviews from customers who have visited the restaurant. Some have reported great food quality and portion sizes, as well as friendly and attentive staff. However, there have been complaints about salty and oily dishes, as well as dishes that were not cooked properly. Additionally, there have been mentions of slow service and high prices for certain items such as soup. Despite some mixed feedback, the restaurant remains a popular spot in Victoria's Chinatown, offering a variety of Chinese cuisine options and a welcoming atmosphere for diners.

Restaurantji
3.6 ★ from 76 reviews
dave
18.03.2024 - 05:58

Went for Chinese NY. Food looked great. Taste was average at best as was service.

Anna
18.03.2024 - 05:58

Great staff, tasty food in big portions, awesome decorations and vibe. Loved

Kim
18.03.2024 - 05:58

Rick arranged a delicious feast for 25 ladies. The tables were set up upon our arrival, and the food was plentiful and delicious. It is an adorable little café,...

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Jeff
18.03.2024 - 05:58

The worst food and service we’ve had ever. First clue should have been was there weren’t any Asians working or eating there. The kid had no clue what he was doi...

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German
18.03.2024 - 05:58

Had the greatest experience ever at this place. Olivia made my experience better, thank you for your hospitality and service : ! Great job, guys! ????

Sirved
3.8 ★ from 277 reviews
Isabel
20.01.2024 - 23:52

The food was delicious and came out within 10-15 minutes after ordering! Plenty of options on the menu and very reasonably priced. Located in an ideal area righ...

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Erica
20.01.2024 - 23:52

We came as a group of 9. The staff was very accommodating and pushed tables together for us. Staff were attentive, helpful and friendly. We shared the dinner fo...

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Cheryl
20.01.2024 - 23:52

I came in a few minutes early before the restaurant was actually open. I was greeted with a kind and friendly waitress. I asked if it would be all right if I sa...

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Michelle
20.01.2024 - 23:52

Our server was fantastic. She was the only waitress in the whole busy place and it was a lunch crowd. She probably needed help, but did a good job. The lunches...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 87 reviews
Shanna
27.12.2023 - 15:54

FANTASTIC!!!! Best Ever. If you want the BEST Wonton Soup of your life this is your place. The Beef and Broccoli Chop Suey and Chicken Chow Mein 2 plate...

Candia
27.12.2023 - 15:54

If you like so so Chinese food from the 1950's you will love this place. Otherwise stay away. Our friends took us here and it is one of their favorites....

Justin
27.12.2023 - 15:54

The menu at Fan Tan Cafe offers a wide variety of Chinese dishes, and it was a true delight to explore the culinary treasures they had to offer. The chefs...

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 357 reviews

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