Ocean Island Victoria Guide

Lotus Pond between 2:30pm and 3:30pm (except Monday) is where all of Victoria’s young bohemians, hippies, and hipsters go to collectively pretend they’re not hipsters and bohemians, and to celebrate the only two things they admit to having in common: a love of vegan chinese food and a shared lifestyle of laziness and poverty. It’s [...]

It doesn’t get much more authentic than this little Chinese eatery. Very large servings and extremely good value. Double happiness!

Touted as Victoria’s best Chinese food so expect a crowd on weekends. The decor may leave something to be desired, but the food is amazing. They make their noodles from scratch!  Specialty dishes include the Shark Fin Soup, Scallops, Creamy lobster, Szechuan Style Rack of Lamb and more. Open Tuesday to Saturday.  

For the best, and possibly cheapest, noodle boxes in town. Just past the 7 Eleven on Douglas Street. It’s the place that has the bubble tea. Tell Brenda you’re from Ocean Island and she will make sure your box is overly full. It seems un-restaurant-like from the outside (more like a bubble tea/take-out place), but [...]

Just a few blocks away from Ocean Island, this place serves up tasty food, healthy portions etc in sweet portable boxes. A Victoria must! They even have chilled coffee, beers and juices. This takeaway noodle bar has become such a popular local favourite in Victoria that they ‘re slowly taking over the city! They have [...]

This place is pretty upscale, but they have superior quality food. Their daily dim sum is delicious, a lot of fun, and a super value. Open daily 11am-10pm