Chinese food has long been a takeout staple for Canadians, and while places come and go, there's…read morestill a lot of long-time fixtures that have been keeping busy families fed, including Cole Harbour's HK Wong's. Despite having a decent amount of seating in their restaurant, Wong's has been takeout-only since the pandemic, with a sign on the window warning as much, although the continued format is now due to staffing issues. Armed with this knowledge, I placed an order (over the phone and aided by shots of the menu on Google - they're not the most technologically-enabled business), and our food was ready in short time despite being the last Sunday before the holidays. We were hanging out with a friend and wanted plenty of leftovers for the week, so we went heavy on variety. Egg rolls were a must, as were Shanghai noodles, beef and Chinese broccoli for some more substantial protein, Buddhist delight for veg, mapo tofu, and BBQ pork fried rice. Even though Chinese food is intrinsically associated with takeout in people's minds, some dishes fare better than others in that format. I try to avoid most fried or battered foods, as they absorb sauces or steam in their own heat and lose their crispness. When I got home with our food, our assortment of options quickly took up all the real estate on our plates once we had a little bit of each dish. I know I just went on about fried foods and takeout/delivery, but egg rolls, while always better right out of the kitchen, often come in a paper bag which allows some moisture to pass through. The wrappers still maintained some crispness, and the Halifax style of meat paste filling had a pleasant flavour of curry powder. Mapo tofu is a dish of bite-sized cubes of silken tofu with ground pork in a sauce that typically has layers of sweet, savoury, spicy and a little funky. While I was happy to see it on the menu at all, Wong's definitely pulls their punches here for their suburban Dartmouth clientele with very little spice, no discernable tingle of Sichuan peppercorns and no funk. The lack of depth was disappointing, but it wasn't a bad dish, just not living up to its potential. Shanghai noodles have become one of mine and my wife's go-to dishes, with the thick noodles making for fun slurping. The sauce was an inoffensive mix of sweet and salty, and there was a very mild note of wok hei to it. The beef and Chinese broccoli was exactly as advertised, with wonderfully tender slices of velveted beef and crispy stalks of Chinese broccoli tossed in a light, garlic-heavy sauce. It's always good to get some more veg content into a very carb and meat-heavy meal, and the Buddhist delight delivered with tender-crisp assortment of the earth's bounty. Last, but not least, the BBQ pork fried rice had a good amount of diced cha siu, and a better hit of smoky wok hei than the noodles had. At ~$80 after tax, and still under $100 after tip, this hearty feast provided dinner for three, plus a few other meals for two afterward. HK Wong's isn't recreating the wheel by any stretch of the imagination, but their menu does have more true Chinese dishes in the "Chef's Specials" section of the menu than some of their peers. People's taste buds are much more adventurous than they were 20 years ago, and when combined with the solid hands in their kitchen, leaning into bigger, more authentic flavour profiles would help this CH staple stay around for years to come.

Food is fresh,very affordable compared to other Chinese restaurants,and the cashiers and telephone…read morestaff are always pleasant Highly recommended

The egg rolls are bomb. I've only ordered once but from what I've heard they are always good…read more Ordered take out so I can't comment on in-restaurant service or any food other than the egg rolls but those were truly some of the best I've ever had.

I stopped into this Chinese food restaurant for lunch on the weekend and had a chicken ball combo…read more The meals were reasonably priced. I think I paid around $11 for a can of Pepsi and my meal. I normally go to Look Ho Ho on Bayers Road so I'm used to eating their egg rolls and these ones as May Garden didn't even come close to comparing to theirs. The waitress barely spoke English but was nice. I asked for garlic sauce to put on my rice and she just nodded her head and smiled. I didn't get my sauce, but I survived.

After dropping my car off for some work at a nearby garage, I popped over to Fan's to try out this…read morenew-to-me restaurant. Strolling in just as the small, midweek lunch crowd was starting to peter out, I was sat by the window in the expansive dining room. The finishes in the room felt a bit newer than many of their peers', with the exposed duct work and ceiling having a modern black finish, plus nice light fixtures, and a lovely mural of a lake on the far wall. Fan's menu has an interesting mix of legit Chinese dishes, dim sum, and the inescapable Chinese-Canadian food. It's likely quite necessary in an area where I'm guessing that a lot of the workers and residents don't have a palate for the more authentic Chinese dishes, and you can't fault Fan's for the hustle. I had been hoping that more of the dim sum dishes would be available during the week, but it seems like it's only on the weekend, so I resigned myself to an order of dumplings and one of the chef's specials, garlic beef and gailan, plus an order of steamed rice. The dumplings may not have been the prettiest, with uneven folds and somewhat inconsistent shapes, but these were chunky bois, and with nine to an order for $13, it's a helluva deal too! The filling was the standard pork and chive, and the meat was tender and juicy, without being rubbery and overcooked. Arriving while I was only a few dumplings deep, the garlic beef and gailan was a sight to behold! A velvety-smooth sauce coated strips of beef, onions and mushrooms, as well as the verdant gailan. The snap of the thick, but tender-crisp, stems made for a sharp contrast against the wonderfully tender beef. The garlic featured prominently in the flavour of this savoury dish, of course, but didn't overwhelm. My next time there had me coming back during the spring festival, celebrating a somewhat late New Year with my wife as we always do - by ordering way too much Chinese food for two people. First up were the egg rolls - done in the Halifax-style (aka the unflatteringly-named "meat paste" style), these hefty egg rolls had a nice hit of curry powder for flavour and the cute bottle of seemingly house-made plum sauce was a nice touch. Our main courses came in quick succession afterward. Beef and broccoli was spot-on with slices of beef that were once again perfectly tender, plus crispy florets of broccoli and a rich, salt and savoury sauce slathering it all. The Shanghai noodles with shredded pork may not be the most visually-appealing dish, but the flavour was fantastic, as a prominent layer of smoky wok hei enveloped the thick noodles and strips of pork and cabbage. You don't always see it on Chinese menus in Halifax, so we had to get the mapo tofu. We were very glad that we did, as it was one of the best that we've in the city! Although it didn't have a strong layer of funk or Sichuan-peppercorn-induced tingling, the great mix of flavours was still very satisfying - earthy wood ear mushrooms, pops of spice from chilis, the sweet and savoury pork sauce, and again a welcome hit of wok hei. Fan's cooks undoubtedly know what they're doing with a wok! A platter of assorted stir fried veggies added some more vegetable content to our meal and was well-executed. Fan's is firing on all engines with a welcoming space, friendly and attentive staff, and a mix of authentic and Chinese-Canadian dishes that given equal attention and care, elevating themselves in a crowded field. PS. Not only is their website impressively built compared to local peers that generally don't have one at all, they've got a very sizable menu of gluten-free dishes, which is *very* uncommon among Chinese food place, so let the celiacs in your life know!

Great food, friendly staff, and consistently good service. Everything I've tried has been fresh,…read moreflavorful, and well prepared. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to!

Tried here before as was told best Chinese food- It was…read moregood but not the best as I would consider- I miss the old Mr Changs!

Great service and ease when picking up an order. Friendly engagement and easy exchange.read more

Food is amazing. Best in city. Have been going here for many years and would not go anywhere else.read more

The food here is AMAZING! I have not had anything I wouldn't order again and again! The egg rolls…read moreand veggie egg rolls are the best I've ever ever had! Anything with Hongs in front of it is spectacular! I'm from Las Vegas and this is some of the best Chinese food I've ever had! I go there at least twice a week now. Also, the staff are always so fantastic! Can't say enough good about this GEM!!!

Stopped for a quick bite- service was nice, cool coy tank at the entrance, super clean, many…read moremenu options to choose from. I chose an egg roll to go. Super fast, came out hot, not greasy, with a plum dipping sauce to go. Would certainly order agin from here.

I was getting a haircut earlier in the day and happened to notice this Chinese restaurant. The sign…read morein the window advertising Dim Sum on Sundays. I decided to come back later that evening and I'm glad I did just that. The staff was extremely friendly and was happy to find me a table for one. I ordered a spring roll with meat, wonton soup, and the beautiful waitress recommended Spicy Beef No.15. This was a fantastic dish that I will remember because the Beef was cooked perfectly tender and it had the right amount of heat. Stop by and try it for yourself.

This will always be my favourite place to pop in ...the food still is delicious.. the food is still…read morereasonably priced and the sizes are awesome ..you're not going to get a better deal especially if you got a family to feed I'll always support Judy and her family here.. wonderful customer service wonderful people

Their prices on Thursdays are very good! So cheap considering how everything since Covid went up-…read more A nice jem in Spry!

Round 3! Today I was in the area, so I decided to visit the…read morerestaurant in person. It was 12:50 ish. I walked up to the door and the door was locked! I peered into the window and didn't see anyone. There was a lady sitting outside of the pizza place. I asked her if she knew if they were open. She shrug her shoulders. So I called the number online. No answer. I walked back to the car and told my Uncle that I wanted to cry. I so wanted Best Choice. Suddenly my phone rang and the sweetest lady had called back my number. I told her I was outside. She apologized. Said they were in the kitchen and hadn't unlocked the door. So she let me in and my day was made! I am obsessed with Beat Choice. Today I ordered a #6 combo and an order of Chicken Chop Suey. So so good!!! Good thing I don't live closer. I would eat there every day!

Best Chinese food in the city and great prices.Fast delivery and friendly .Try their spareribs/…read moregarlic/ delicious and hot shrimp with veggies/ the absolute best