Friendly barista! We came in and got just a classic milk tea which was good. They have a few deals…read morethat you can't miss - buy a bubble waffle, get a free drink. And discounted thai tea. Free WiFi and restroom. Looks like a pleasant study spot.

My family just finished dinner and found this boba spot to get a few blocks down. It was empty…read moreexcept for 1 other party, though a few groups came in later. We got the mango yogurt smoothie, matcha brown sugar pearl milk, and soya cream boba milk tea. I feel like this is the worst tasting boba that I've had. It definitely didn't help that I was just in Vancouver the day before and probably had the best boba drink ever. The matcha was low quality, the mango smoothie was powdery, and the soya drink was bland

I got Peach Lychee Bomb. Pretty good the staff guy was so nice and friendly! Highly recommendread more

Great customer service and our bubble tea was delicious We got ours with 50% sugar and that was…read moreperfect

This is a really strange Xing Fu Tang that definitely doesn't meet the brand standards. They don't…read morehave the wall of fortunes and neither do they serve home made brown sugar boba. Not to mention that they use cups that are labeled with Yi Fang Fruit tea branding. Very strange. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon for boba. Ordering is easy thank to a kiosk right in front. It's also helpful since the surly bobarista seems like she wants to be anywhere but in the store. Menu-wise, there are some similarities between Xing Fu Tang and YiFang menu, mostly focusing on the brown sugar milks and fruit rather than milk teas. Xing Fu Tang is a usually higher quality in fresh milk drinks, while YiFang is usually a bit better in fruity teas, but standards vary between stores. Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea, 50% Sugar ($7.99) - Before shaking, the drink tastes heavily of the brown sugar surfacing the outer rim of the cup, albeit much weaker than a typical Xing Fu Tang. After mixing, the flavor dissipates a bit into a somewhat creamy and malty tea flavor. It's not especially strong, but it's definitely identifiable in the mostly milky drink. Ice levels can't be adjusted, but also aren't too bad for the drink, at least compared to my expectations. The sweetness level, typically very high compared to other boba shops at other locations I've visited, isn't too bad either at 50% sweet here. It's not the highest quality milk tea for certain, but it hits the spot for a milk tea craving. The boba served at this boba shop is excellent. It's definitely not homemade and is clearly a commercial boba given the texture, but it's cooked until pretty much the perfect bouncy and chewy texture. It's clearly soaked in brown sugar, marinated for a long time, giving a deep sweet richness to the pearls. Milk Tea Rating: 3.5/5 Boba Rating: 5/5 This store is definitely more YiFang than Xing Fu Tang. My guess is that they are using the old signage to drive interest and sales considering that Xing Fu Tang is a slightly higher tier brand. I consider that a deceptive and unethical business practice, which automatically gets a 1* rating regardless of the actual quality of the food or drinks. Washrooms - None

I got the Hibiscus Kumquat Green Tea with Green Tea Jellies. It was $8…read more Service was straight forward didn't talk to anyone because I paid at the serve yourself machine. Taste was honest really good. I would recommend! Just a little expensive. Ambiance is why you'd expect.

Located right next to Fantan Alley. The place is very classic and the service is amazing. Mom and I…read morewent here for our trip to Victoria. We ordered the dinner combo for two... The wonton soup was to die for. So flavorful and fresh. The wontons melted in the mouth. The chowmein was good but felt a little bit over-sauteed. I enjoyed the chopseuy though. It was perfectly seasoned and nicely paired with the chowmein. The prawn tempura style side dishes were average. So was the honey chilli meatballs. The quantity was a lot and definitely sent us home with takeaways for the next day.

I'm not sure that I can rate Fan Tan as a solid four stars, but will round up. Service was ok, but…read morenot as fast as I expected for a cruise port. They seemed a little overwhelmed or short staffed. I'm thinking there was also a decent amount of takeout orders, as it didn't seem too busy inside. The space is a little tight and could use a few updates, nothing fancy. The veggie spring roll was pretty tasty and so was the veggie general tso's, but it was soooo salty. I would definitely try something else if I ever stopped by again.

We love Chinese cuisine and Hope Key is very possibly the best we have ever had. Everything was…read moreright off the stove hot, the flavors were all individual and for each dish and delicious. The service was excellent, we were well looked after without hovering. Loved the atmosphere, very colorful and unique, kid of a cozy feeling. Oh and we have enough leftovers for probably 2 more meals. Thank you we enjoyed meeting you and your brother.

Cute place that had amazing food and great hospitality! We didn't have the buffet cuz we wanted to…read moretry food that we saw in the menu! The food served big and fun to share among our table.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Decent food and good service meet good…read moreprices (for downtown Victoria) at Frank's - recommended if you're looking for something quick and low-key when downtown! === 2. FOOD Full Breakfast ($15.99) Three eggs your way, two bacon, two sausage, one ham, two slices of toast, and your choice of hash browns or grilled tomato are included - good for one person or perhaps one person with a lighter appetite sharing with a small child. Western Omelette ($13.49) Ham, bell peppers, and onions mix in with the eggs along with hash browns and two slices of toast - it was decent! Note: toast comes with one packet of jam only - not sure if you can get more and/or peanut butter... Honeybuns ($2.49 each) It's a Chinese-style cocktail bun - it's a little small on the outside, but with plenty of sesame seeds on top. It's typical of what Victoria's Chinatown used to serve commonly 20 years ago. Only have the inside has the coconut topping, which already makes it pretty sweet, the rest is nice, soft doughy goodness. Recommended. They also serve lunch options; a small Chinese buffet of seven or eight items (noodle, rice, and 5-6 entrees) are available - catering to the taste of those looking for Western-oriented Chinese cuisine. === 3. SERVICE Frank is the previous owner; Henry and others now run the joint and he was very friendly. His service and the food was relatively quick. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's cozy, with mirrors on one wall and display cases for food and seating at the window bar style or at tables of 2 or four in the middle. You might be able to bring a big group here, but you'd take up all of the space. It's very clean (windows, mirrors, and all) and relatively bright, so it's welcoming. One could bring wheelchairs and baby strollers but it may be a bit of a squeeze without being near the front door. Parking is limited to whatever you can find on the street (at downtown city rates - which aren't crazy at about $3.75 for an hour).

Good option for breakfast with a clean environment. Nice staff and fresh made to order meals.read more

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Pretty solid choice for bubble tea -…read moreand better yet, it's conveniently located in Uptown where you're likely in the complex for other reasons too! === 2. FOOD - Jasmine Milk Tea with Grass Jelly: pretty solid! - Peach Oolong Tea with Boba: steeped too long? Decent though! - Brown Sugar Boba Milk: good (no caffeine) for kids and great tasting! === 3. SERVICE The service was decent - I wasn't able to get a recommendation of drink per se, but the ordering and availability of the drink was fast and efficient. === 4. ENVIRONMENT There is some bar-style seating along one side of this relatively-new joint; so you're likely not sticking around to enjoy your order. The open space makes it comfortable for the many people that order BBT here; wheelchairs and baby strollers would have no issues. Parking is free and if not in the communal lot outside, best done in the parking garage by the Best Buy signs (simply take the escalator up to the street level at that exit).