Dim sum at Hon's

Living in Vancouver, sometimes you just get the urge to go out for a dim sum brunch. Like many people before you, you may have discovered that having dim sum at establishments like Kirin or Dinesty can leave your pockets feeling a little light. On the other end of the spectrum, you may find yourself in Chinatown's Floata, bewildered by bad food quality and clueless service. And still there's that bill....

                                        (Some kind of Taro...)

Enter Hon's on Robson. Hon's does not have a very comfortable atmosphere, and the service leaves a lot to be desired, but food quality, speed and price are all spot on. And well, if we're thinking of saving money on our meals out, and also considering bad table service, it may not be much of a stretch to imagine how much you can save on the tip as well!

                                                                           (Chicken Feet... Nuff said)

As with most Chinese food, the naming of the dishes does not leave an impression, or picture in my mind. Strange adjectives like 'glutinous' pop up frequently, and the names of the dishes are simply descriptions of the contents... That said the menu does have visual aid for many of the items.

                                        (Some kind of flat noodle...)

Chicken feet and beef tendon are not my thing. However, when it comes to Chinese food, I try to partake. Truth is, I love most of what I try at Hon's, and their dim sum options are not displayed as an overwhelming menu of blank text. It's easy for me to wrap my head around. Perhaps easier yet because of my Chinese girlfriend, who usually knows what to order.

                                                             (Honestly, who can remember.  Very good though!)

So if you like dim sum, check out Hon's. You won't be disappointed.