Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant
5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
(604) 321-2888
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5225 Victoria Dr, Vancouver
(604) 321-2888
A cozy Taiwanese restaurant. 客家小炒 is my favourite! The owner is so polite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
food is really good. But we have to pay only cash. ATM is so far though
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Blood and Intestine Stew
Recommend recommended by someone to try this authentic Taiwanese food. The food did not give me any surprises at all. They taste either sweet or salty. It it really lacks the taiwanese favor.
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is a truly authentic Taiwanese restaurant with great flavors and polite staff. I ordered some bold, flavorful dishes, and ended up finishing all the rice! Left with a full belly and a happy heart. I'll definitely come back to try other dishes next time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Taiwanese Cuisine;
The place is small yet they have more than 30 different dishes for you to order; you would be amazed every time you go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shredded Pork with Red Pepper, Luffa and Clams
Flatbread Beef Roll Bitter Melon Pineapple Chicken Soup
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner is the chef of the restaurant.
He makes awesome food with reasonable affordable price.
Better to make reservations before you visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: 三杯雞 Chicken with Three Spice
One of the true and established Vancouver institution for authentic Taiwanese food.
What many have said is that owner Kalvin has trained many of the chefs who make Taiwanese food in the city, including Myst, Chef Hung and others.
The location is a bit of a hole in the wall but the prices are excellent with generous portions. Don't come here expecting high-end, service-oriented dining. You're there to eat and enjoy dishes that can't be found anywhere in this city, and in some cases, in Canada.
Their stinky tofu casserole is EXCELLENT, great with rice if you don't mind carbs. But even alone, this dish is so flavourful and hearty.
The sweet sour fish and tofu dish is also great, and a Taiwanese staple. Generous portion too.
The stir fry Taiwanese clams are rich in aroma and flavour, and fresh.
They lost stars primarily because of their inconsistency with delivery of the XLB. I've gone once where it was PERFECT - thin skin, TONS of meat juice inside and plump. Each bit was excellence. But another time I went, every single one of the XLB has exploded - meaning the meat juice was already evaporated or landed in the steam tray. It was really disappointing to see such a big contrast in quality.
The service is quite decent for how they are operating their restaurant. If you speak Mandarin or Cantonese, admittedly you get better, more warm service as it is obvious English is not the first language of the servers.
Overall, a place worth visiting again.
And oh, if you do truly eat spicy foods, totally go for the medium or high spice, the mild version is really, actually *mild*.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 豬血湯 Pig's Blood with Intestine Soup, 砂鍋魚頭
The food is awesome! Whenever I get homesick about Taiwanese cuisine I come here. Their service is beyond awesome. The staffs who work here are super friendly and the same as the boss. It's like going back home. Very cozy and chill
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Taiwanese flavor, delicious food and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Always coming here when I’m missing home Taiwan numba 1
3 cup chicken must order
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They sell frozen dumplings which are good value and great prices
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The lady boss is very nice and kind. The dishes are very delicious, especially the three-cup chicken. The price is reasonable. I will go there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like this Taiwanese restaurant very much. I think the beef rolls with flatbreads are the best because they are made with scallion pancakes and are more fragrant than ordinary ones! Haha, I will come again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
go for a Sunday dinner, would say that the quality is decent and portion really good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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