I love the creativity of mashing up British and Indian cuisine. The chowder was interesting. The koftas were surprising and good. The masala curry was great. The fish and chips were good. Overall, the mash-up didn't nail for me. I think I'd prefer a place that just focussed on the Indian food or just the fish and chips. read more

You'll enjoy everything from the menu! We were a party of four and everyone was so happy with their choice. Mohit Bisht service was excellent! (Thank you for giving me the business card). Although the visit happened more than a year ago, I can't "let it pass" as an ordinary experience because it wasn't. Try this place and you'll be more than satisfied with the meal, service and atmosphere! read more

Before you go: - Space is limited. If you hate waiting it's best to make a reso or go during non-peak hours. My wife and I didn't make a reso. on a Tuesday night. Went there around 7 and had to wait about 20mins. Not a big deal for us. - For those visiting from somewhere else. Street parking in Victoria is free after 6pm. Might be something to consider if you want to save a couple dollars. Positives: - Portions are massive. Picture are the Salmon Biryani, Veggie Pakoras, and Fish & Chips. I'm a big guy with a huge appetite. We brought the Biryani home. - Salmon Biryani - Salmon was cooked well. Huge cut. The rice has a tiny bit of spice, but nothing off putting. - Fish & Chips - Dense and filling. Whatever that dip is needs to be sold. Told the chef that. - Prices are fair. Had no problem with any of the pricing. - Service and cooks are extremely friendly and approachable. The okays: - The non-alcoholic drinks are something to skip. Kinda flavorless. Could have done without them. - The veggie Pakoras are actually really good. They're just okay though. Nothing mind-blowing. It's just fried yam? Carrot? Can't remember. Something orange. You get a lot though. - If you're a fish and chip snob, theirs is nothing like Red Fish Blue Fish down by the harbor, so don't compare. Just an FYI. Will I be back? Yah for the Biryani. read more

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2023-04-02. Fishhook. Victoria, BC. Serving comfort foods with a flair! All dishes are owner and head chef Mohit's own recipes. He crafts traditional Indian dishes with a French twist. The flavors are delicate, and noting is overpoweringly spiced. Preferring to process his own ingredients, he expertly, yet subtly, ensures they're still noticeable. From extracting and grinding cardamom from whole seeds to making fresh soups daily, he believes in serving wholesome foods that are delicious and healthy for you. Somewhat of a scratch kitchen. If you want their cardamom chai tea, make sure it's part of your morning routine. It's made in small batches, and once they're out they're out. The menu contains many of his signature and staple dishes and has not changed in 7 years, but then again, if it ain't broke... Tonight we had the Squimp Toast, their signature Fishhook Chowder, the Vindaloo mussels, and the poutine. Our meal ended sweetly with the ganache. Squimp Toast. A play on the toppings. Pieces of shrimp and squid are diced and flavored and set upon tartine bread. Tartine bread is one of my favorites. It has just the right amount of sourdough flavor, and has a super crispy and crunchy crust while the inside is light and airy, the best of both worlds. This was a fantastic dish, the Humboldt squid is a jumbo squid native to the South American Pacific ocean. The shrimps are locally sourced from Tofino, BC, and the harissa added a nice smoky, garlic flavor that was brightened with a hint of citrus. It was light in the heat department, but still carried a warm chili pepper kick (safe enough for kids). And if that wasn't enough, it was balanced out by a touch of honey. My kids favorite dish of the evening. 5 stars. Poutine. One of Canada creations, the beloved poutine has taken on many transformations over the decades. Here the french fries are gently spiced with cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, and I think there was also a touch of cinnamon. Add to that some tomato curry, cheese curds, and some green onions to brighten the dish, some crispy onions to give you that pop of flavor and crunch, and top it off with pakora bartered cod for protein and you have yourself a meal! Typically pakora is crazy spicy, but not so much here. The dish was a bit in the dry side with all the spices, but again, all the dishes are subtly spiced and safe for kids. 4 stars. FishHook Chowder. When I read the description of this dish, I think I had to try it. Wild fish confit is what caught my attention. Confit is the French word for "preserve". It is the process of slow cooking at low temperatures. The result is tenderizing tougher cuts of meat like duck legs. Fish is normally tender and/or flaky, so I was really curious to see what fish was used. The broth had a slight fishiness to it, so I was expecting some wild ocean fish confit. Sadly I won't get to tell you as my kids got to it all before I had a chance to taste any. The coconut milk was just subtle enough to mark its presence without making it heavy at all. 4 stars for the broth. Vindaloo Mussels. Vindaloo is typically among the spiciest curries in Indian cuisine. And while it's intensely spicy, it also has plenty of bright, acidic, and vinegar tinged tones. The vindaloo here is kid friendly, switching out the majority of the heat with the classic white wine. 4 stars. Ganache. Homemade and topped with coconut shavings set amidst a sea of dairy free chocolate and completed with islands of wild berry compote and coconut crème fraîche. The crème fraîche had hints of cardamom, orange rind, and mint. This was a fantastic dish. Separately the coconut ganache was able to stand on its own, but paired even better with the compote and crème. It was a perfect ending to our meal. 5 stars. Overall, this was a really good experience. Head chef and owner Mohit has thoughtfully and successfully managed to come up with some creative Indian-European fusion dishes using locally sourced and imported ingredients. Despite us having a late dinner (just before they were closing), he still took the time to come out and explain some of the dishes to us. If you're expecting super bold and fiery flavors, or high sodium and artery clogging rich sauces, then this is not the place for you. But if you want to try something new and different, or just want to get your feet wet to East Asian flavors, I would say Fishhook is a winner. Thank you to Chef Mohit and his superb staff for your hospitality, we were the last to leave for the night, yet you still didn't rush us out. If You would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit! read more

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Cute little Indian fusion restaurant. We had the simple toast and fish n chips. Plenty of food for brunch. The fish was fresh, the fries were perfectly crispy. Sprinkled with some type of light curry powder. The red cabbage shred was yummy with a crispy tang note. The sqimp toast was an open faced sandwich that had shrimp and squid mixture with light curry taste toasted on a light baguette. Service and food was excellent. read more

Great experience. Read past reviews in phoenix and was not disappointed when I visited

Amazing food and incredible service! This is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. The food is very unique and has a plethora of flavors. Highly recommend this place- make sure to stop by! read more

The owner was very gracious and welcoming. The food was very tasty. The combination of seafood and Asian spices was unlike anything we had had before! We'll be back if we are in Victoria again. read more

Went with a friend while visiting Victoria because I was intrigued by the Indian-French. I think it lived up to the hype! Loved the food, service, and decor. read more

Fishhook - Fish chowder, I think? - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

BEST GOD DAMN MEAL I HAD IN VICTORIA. I would leave 10 stars if I could. We loved it so much we came here two days in a row. We had their vindaloo mussel and their curry dish with halibut and curry dish with the house made seafood meatballs. Everything was flavorful but not actually spicy. The halibut was the star, so light and fresh, paired perfectly with their house made curry which was mildly sweet. I will probably remember eating here for the rest of my life read more

Fishhook - House curry with halibut - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The food quality was not what was expected. More spice and attention to detail/quality would be great.

The waiters seemed like they were ignoring us for the first 10 minutes after we were seated, they went to every other group in the restaurant before 1 finally came to take our orders. They even went to take the order of a group that came after us first! Squimp toast was 10/10, the biryani was VERY squid heavy. Now, I like squid but apparently not enough. I was getting tired of the squid by halfway through the dish. The squid was quite rubbery too like maybe it was overcooked. Honestly theres so many amazing restaurants in victoria that I wouldn't come back here. read more

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We are there for 3 days of vacation, I'm glad that my daughter found that place . It's a small and quaint place with some dine in area. We had tried their seafood stew , shrimp toast Pondicheri and also the Indian poutine version It was really good ! read more

Fishhook - Poutine I would say it's like Biryani poutine version - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

it is Indian meets French meets BC. Do not worry the dishes are not to spicy unless that is your desire. I had the salmon tartan. My wife the catch of the day. Both we're uniquely seasoned and delicious. read more

Fishhook - Salmón Tartán - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Very interesting fusion of seafood and French/Indonesian/Indian cuisine. We had the Vindaloo'd Seafood Hot Pot and the Biryani Salmon. Good flavor, especially the hot pot, and just all around something different. Place is pretty small and we had to wait a bit for our late Saturday lunch but I'm glad we did. read more

Fishhook is a truly unique eatery featuring fresh, local seafood with an Indian twist! I started with the Belly, a sandwich made of a long, thin slice of broiled wild salmon belly in an airy, crusty baguette, along with herbed chive mustard, spicy sauerkraut, and dill pickles. The mustard and sauerkraut dominated the flavor of the sandwich, while the salmon belly made for a delicious protein. My favorite sandwich was the Squimp Toast, an open-faced tartine built on a toasted baguette topped with a mixture of small Tofino shrimp mixed with chopped smoked Humboldt squid, harissa, red chili honey, and topped with crispy onions. This mixture had a delicious seafood flavor from the shrimp and squid, spiciness from the harissa, sweetness from the honey, and a nice crispy texture from the onions. Finally, we finished off with the Koftas, certainly the most unique dish I had here. These were two meatballs made of wild seafood (including salmon and shrimp) served over a chickpea curry in a cast iron skillet, along with a crispy papadum cracker, slices of baguette, a mango chutney, and Indian pickle on the side. While the seafood koftas were certainly creative, they turned out rather dry, but my favorite part about this dish was the coconut chickpea curry, which was perfect for eating with the bread. Overall, the seafood dishes here were creative and flavorful and featured fresh ingredients, and the service was super friendly too! read more

I'm usually not an Indian food person, but omg this place is amazing! The best masala curry! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I ate at Fishhook during our time visiting Victoria, and it was one of our favorite spots. Food is unique, well-flavored, and absolutely delicious. I'm still thinking about the fish chowder and it's been months! read more

Such a culinary delight. Loved the blend of flavour and thoughtfulness with the way things were balanced. This is the kind of food you eat and then dream of until next time. read more

Food tasted wonderful, ingredients really healthy - friendly, happy staff - really engaged and loving what they were doing and their customers read more

Lovely picnic vibes! Loved the chowder, was hearty yet not too heavy. Interesting combination of flavours in The Belly. Solid brunch recommendation! Lovely day/weather outside so have a wonderful experience ~ Had: - Tuna Meltwich - The Belly - Chowder All are read more

Fishhook - Chowder, salmon belly, tuna meltwich - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Indian x French fusion restaurant - very interesting, unique, and quite new to my palate. I ordered (hand-formed spiced local wild seafood) koftas in masala with crispy baguette and papadom - delicious but didn't blow me away. Don't underestimate their tartine menu as they are not just ordinary butter and toasts. They're topped with generous amounts of shrimp or salmon, etc. (depending on your choice). However, this is more of a snack than a meal as it's just half a slice of baguette. I would also recommend getting one of their soups as they were so hearty and full of interesting spices - especially great for a chilly day! Though I thought the food was average, I would still want to come back to try other items on their menu. I'm mainly rating them 3 stars because... The logistics of this place doesn't quite make sense to me. First, find & save seats with your possessions (ie. jacket or bag) or with nothing. Then go up to the counter to order your food. Then make your way back to your 'saved' seats. We were a group of 4 and didn't have possessions to save all 4 seats so other customers who just walked in had sat in them already. The waitress was helpful in helping us tell them that the seats belonged to us (avoidable awkward situation). 10 minutes later, she also had to help these set of customers tell another set of customers that the seats belonged to those customers. Ok, you see what's going on? I don't either. This whole process was quite challenging and inefficient as the restaurant is quite a small and squishy so imagine making your way back and forth. read more

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First off, you don't often see French Indian fusion. At least not me. While visiting for a wedding my husband and I had to try this place given it's story and amazing reviews. We couldn't have been more happy we did. The spices and mixes Id everything was delicious. We tried to take our time with the food but devoured all of it as we shared both dishes. Would highly recommend. read more

Fishhook - French and Indian fusion seafood. - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Such good food! Had a great Tuna Tataki, the drink selection was very tasty. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and ambiance.

Excellent food! The fish and chips were gluten free, as were the fries. The beer selections were good and the sauce for the fish and chips was a complicated concoction that was truly delicious! We're tourists, but glad we strayed out of the "tourist zone". read more

Best chowder you will ever eat. Great local crowd. Some items are decently priced. It used to be a regular lunch spot but now for special occasions. You MUST eat in the back patio for maximum ambience. read more

Fishhook looked like something new and different. Fusing seafood with Indian spices, how can you go wrong? You can't. People in Victoria must agree because they've opened a second location at Mermaid Wharf. Happy hour is everyday from 3:00-5:00pm. The menu is split into tartines, soups, mainstays, shares and salads. Some items are pretty pricey but it's mostly seafood. Their beverage menu had some interesting things (pomegranate sangria and ginger-lime radler caught our eye). Order at the counter, grab a seat and they'll bring your food out when it's ready. Cutlery and water is self-serve. There's a couple patio tables outside but they weirdly face the inside counter seating area. - Chai of the tiger ($3.50) - could have had more chai flavour to it but decent. - Fishhook chowder ($4.00 for 8oz) - thyme-chili roasted potato, coconut milk smoked fish broth, wild fish confit and salmon belly bacon. Seemed like everyone was ordering a soup. Good chunks of fish. Worth trying a small bowl. - The Cure ($8.00) - cured sockeye lox, chive cream cheese and shaved daily pickles. That was sliced radishes, carrots and jalapeños. Careful because there were a few seeds in those jalapeños. The open faced sandwich was delicious and fresh. The bread was fantastic! - The Pondicherry ($13.00) - mixed wild seafood keftas, black mustard moong dahl and golden basmati. You get two keftas and they're hefty. Good spice level to them. Mix the basmati up with the dahl and sauces for best effect. Thought this was a great dish. Found a place that finally does fusion right! Quality ingredients, tasty spices and good portions. I'd come back to try more. read more

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Sweet spot of a bistro. Clearly, well thought out combinations of flavor and spice with seasonal offerings. Red shredded salad was amazing! The tartines, the Cure and the Squrimp, were flavorful and inviting to the eye. Loved the picked veggie offerings, too. Don't forget to try the house made sparkling sods with choice of alcohol. Ours was mango-anise w/vodka. Yay for us! Thanks for the awesome meal. read more

Seafood with an Indian twist? YES PLEASE! This fast-casual Victoria spot stole our hearts and filled our stomachs. I had never tried a seafood kofta before, but this fusion of a flavorful, spicy saag with fresh seafood and a lemony baguette was the perfect shared appetizer. We also tried a 4oz bowl of the seafood chowder and it was delicious! A little thicker than manhattan-style chowder but still brothy with chunks of seafood and potatoes. The star of the show, however, was the seafood hot pot. Seriously, if you aren't hungry enough to try multiple items then just get this one! It was loaded with 1lb of mussels, plus fillets of cod and sockeye, strips of squid, and giant baguette pieces. Boyfriend and I split all the food and we couldn't finish this, even though our waitress offered to bring us extra bread for the broth. I wish we could have said yes! All this for about $45 CAD, can't go wrong! read more

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Friendly service and fabulous food! I want to go back and try other dishes there. Sustainable seafood, organic ingredients and the unique flavors combining Indian and French influences amazing. We had the chowder, squimp toast and salmon khatch. read more

An absolute GEM in Victoria! I always return for "The Belly", a sandwich with salmon belly, pickles, on top of very nicely toasted bread! It is the perfect pairing to dip in the Fishhook Chowder, which is also very delicious. The soup is more broth-based, with potatoes and seafood, as opposed to cream based, resulting in a light but flavorful broth full of aromatics, herbs, and seasoning. As someone who typically dislikes pickles, I actually really enjoyed them in this sandwich, and think that it goes very well with the butteriness of the salmon. Usually we will split the sandwich between 2-3 people and get a large bowl of the soup to pair it with. Adding a piece of toast for the soup is also a great idea to soak up all the goodness. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side so sometimes it's a squeeze, but definitely worth the visit. I saw some other patrons with a big bowl of mussels and toast and vow to try that if I ever make my way back to Victoria again! read more

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- the belly tartine = $13.50 - - fishhook chowder = $7.50 - 《Chungry Rating = 7.5/10》 A little throwback to the island life. I had finally stopped by Fishhook on Fort St, expecting your usual fish and chips joint. When I stepped inside, I was very surprised by their interesting decor and Indo-French inspired menu! Boring chowder? No way! They add coconut milk to their smoked fish broth for a unique twist on an old favourite. Filled with fish and hearty vegetables, one bowl of this would warm you right up. And that tartine! So delicious! Thick slab of broiler-seared salmon belly with smoked salmon belly bacon. The mustard and spicy sauerkraut added the perfect amount of kick and acidity to the sandwich. P.S. I don't know if this breaks any rules, but I wanted to try dipping my sandwich into the chowder and I'm so glad I did. It only made everything taste so much better!! read more

Fishhook - "The Belly" Tartine & Fishhook Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Incredibly unique and creative Indian French fusion seafood restaurant. Not so sure sbout the French part other than that they have moules frites, but the Indian side was full force. The portions are huge, I don't know how one could eat an entree by themselves. Disappointing was that we came here for the mussels and when we got here at 630, they were already sold out, although we also heard that a table seated 30min after us was told that there was one order of the mussels left. By then it was too late as our order was already in. Everything was delicious, but standouts were the mainstay dish and the humboldt squid biryani. We had the fish for the mainstay but should have doibled up on the humboldt squid, which was tender and not at all chewy. The creamed veggies that came with the mainstay and seafood balls rounded out the meal and were really tasty. It looked like it may have been some sort of chard or collards cooked down in a tomato based sauce. Saw the fish and chips. The portion was huge, but I would stick with the Indian items as fish and chips can be had anywhere and the batter looked more toward the British style than a tempura style. A small joint, but it looked like they did a steady clip of take out and delivery orders. read more

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We really enjoyed our meal today. What an interesting concept! Indian/French Fusion, while being Gluten and Dairy Free and using local and sustainable products. We had the Fishhook Poutine, Vindaloo Mussels, Salmon Pekora and Pickled Veggies to share. The flavors were intensely Indian and on the spicy side (which I loved). If you are looking for something different and tasty, I would recommend this place. It is very low key, small restaurant. Very casual. The staff was helpful and friendly. read more

Love this place. We were greeted warmly and got lots of good recommendations from the manager (I think). We got the salmon belly sandwich, pondicherry fish and chips, chowder and mussels. Everything we ordered was excellent and we would happily go back! read more

Wow! This place is outstanding-far more so then it's casual interior suggests. Seafood prepared Indian style. It's heavenly. In Victoria, like other tourist-heavy cities, most restaurants with great food cater to the tourists. This place, by delightful contest, is for casual, with communal seating. It's not fancy-pants at all. It has a burrito joint vibe. But the food! It's sublime. Clams vindaloo, and I want to drink the sauce. Cod pakoras! I had a seafood stew that blew my mind. Go here! You won't be disappointed, which is an understatement. You'll likely be delighted. read more

Came by for a quick lunch, and got the belly sandwich and fishhook chowder. Omg everything was so tasty ! The sandwich was a good size too, couldnt finish it and wrapped the rest for later. Super impressed, would come back to try the other items. read more

Fishhook - Fishhook chowder, the belly sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We found this place on Yelp looking for local places close to our hotel. Such a great find!! It's a cute little place with great service and great food. We got Sable fish pakoras as appetizer, biryani and vindaloo for main course along with lemon mint ginger soda and mango anise soda. The Sable fish pakoras were delicious, the fish is first smoked and then fried and served with a mint chutney. The mint chutney is the best I have had. The lemon mint ginger soda was such a great drink, the mango anise wasn't my favorite, still good. The biryani was a squid biryani with salmon, vindaloo comes with a pound of mussels and a crispy lemony bread. Both items were so good. For dessert we got a flourless chocolate ganache cake, rich and delicious. read more

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The "Squamp," is squid + shrimp on a flatbread & its pure glory. Tasty fries and the smoked salmon + pickle sandwich was stellar. In Victoria? Looking for food? Not an idiot? If you answered "yes" to any of these, go to Fishhook. read more

Fishhook - Squamp + Fries + The Belly - Seafood Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I went hiking at Juca de Fuca trail and was recommended to come to Fishhook! It is a must try while in Victoria! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! The seafood chowder had a lot of piece of seafood and very flavorful. The biryani is a must try! I normally don't like Indian food mainly because of the spices, but this was so good! The fresh local wild seafood was a plus! The salad was much needed! It is a very well composed dish, consider all elements. The salad is very light dressed and the sunflower seeds add a great crunch element. I highly recommend, if you are in Victoria! read more

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