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Don Mee's

$-$$, Chinese, Victoria

User Rating: ** 1.9

Fodor's Review:

Dim sum, served 11-2 daily in the traditional style -- with goodie-laden carts circulating the capacious, bustling room -- is the draw at this Chinatown institution, which has been in business since 1923. Steamed dumplings, pork buns, and sticky rice are delicious dim sum choices; the sweet-and-sour chicken, Peking duck, and ginger-fried beef served at dinner are more pedestrian. Reservations are not accepted for dim sum.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Probably the best Chinese in Victoria, but. . .

Posted by richsf from San Francisco, California on 3/28/08

Probably the best Chinese in Victoria, but that isn't saying much. This restaurant clearly caters to the tourist crowd. On the pricey-side for Chinese. The service is very good (unsurprising, given its clientele), but the food is not. Nothing horribly done, but nothing well done, either.

FOOD: 2.0

ATMOSPHERE: 4.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 2.0

RATING: 2.8

Oily, Tasteless, Watery Food

Posted by Laurence from USA on 8/19/06

We chose this Chinese restaurant in Victoria's Chinatown because it was recommended by Fodors (and usually, Fodors had good finds). I ordered Peking Duck and my travelmate ordered Chicken and Broccoli. Neither were very good -- tasteless, oily, unremarkable Chinese dishes. We overheard the people across from us send both their dishes back, complaining the meals tasted like red bean paste and water. Bad choice, Fodors!

FOOD: 1.0

ATMOSPHERE: 1.0

SERVICE: 1.0

VALUE: 1.0

RATING: 1.0