I passed by Kent’s several times while wandering around Chinatown and wanted to give it a try but it always seemed to be packed. One morning, just after 11am I happened to catch it when there were only a few patrons present. It was a little earlier than I had intended for my lunch but I didn’t want to lose the opportunity and so I stopped in for a quick bite…
One of the few places that are priced for all members of the community. Decent food, big portions. If you have a sophisticated hipster palette, this place may not be for you.
權記菜館 Kent’s Kitchen (溫哥華的廉價飯堂)
付賬方法:現金 Cash Only
評語:自助餐具、熱茶及免費例湯,外賣免盒錢,但堂食後打包每個外賣盒收$0.30
在溫哥華唐人街有一間專食兩餸飯的廉價食肆“權記菜館”,它還有一間分店開在溫東Victoria Drive,但分店因為沒有洗手間配套未獲政府通過餐館發牌條例,所以分店只做外賣而沒有堂食。“權記菜館”也被稱為本地貧窮人士的飯堂,一份超量兩餸飯只售$6.95,份量足夠分享兩至三餐吃,所以經常會見到不少流浪漢或露宿者前來購買飯盒,大家亦見怪不怪,互相包容。來自香港的我自然會聯想起在深水埗北河街的窮人飯堂「北河燒臘飯店」,老闆明哥堅持賣它的低價飯,港幣19元一餸飯、22元兩餸飯、25元三餸飯。
“權記菜館”每天都有44款固定熟餸可供選擇,其中包括炒粉麵飯。這裡賣的兩餸飯盒只要$7, 份量又足,菜色選擇也多,更有燒臘可以買,堂吃還有免費自助熱茶及例湯供應,吃剩的可以原盒打包帶回家作晚餐甚至第二天的早餐呢!人多時段記得要先抽號碼牌等叫號服務,細看熱櫃的熟餸選擇,絕不會令你沒有胃口,有蝦有肉也有菜和飯麵等等....比起我們在商場Food Court的兩餸飯店選擇多好多,若不想食定價的兩餸飯,叫餸食飯也是可以的。雖然不算得上是什麼美食,但新鮮程度及味道還可以啊!
I was passing by Chinatown and it's noon. I had so much errands to do and I missed breakfast. My tummy is gurgling and my puppy needs a poo break in like ten! I need a quick quick cheap meal. KENTS KITCHEN!
Bang for buck good value and always always come hungry. Since I missed breakfast I got a huge appetite. Rice with 2 choice, that's all I need.
Kent's Kitchen. Who is Kent? I always wondered. I remember back in the day, It was $4.25 for 3 item and rice. Probably around 1995. 20 years later they still provide free soup! Right on! Over the years it has gotten more expensive and the container they give you has gotten smaller. From large "da bow" Dim Sum containers to small T&T Sushi ones. As the value started going away, I stopped eating at Kent's. Recently while out, I needed food. I decided to just get something to eat, I noticed the containers gotten bigger, not large Dim Sum ones, but at least there is some value again in theses "Medium" sized ones. Some ladies put more toppings on than others, its not consistent. On top of that some of the ladies I noticed, at least 2 put so little toppings on I avoid them. I especially don't want those two ladies scooping me the up-charged items for $1.20 and giving me a half ass scoop. I give a rating of 4 because there is still value, food taste decent, and good selection.
as a big eater i will always remind myself to buy most of my meals in this location. for 3 items + rice the meal cost around 7dollars. and the portion is definitely good and in terms of taste is denitely decent and for the price it's definitely better than bubble world and some taiwanese cuisine food. Chinese cuisine and a typical pick the items out of 20+ selection ;)
the place is always packed as well and especially during lunch and dinner hour. they close earlier as well.
definitely recommend the place and will definite come back to eat there again :)
A Staple. Get food from here all the time. Love their mushroom and beef, eggplant with ham, chicken/brisket curry, honey garlic spareribs, tofu and seafood stew, and spicy fishballs. A HUGE portion for very little money that's served hot right away. I always take it to go, since it is rather dirty in the seating areas. Can be a tad greasy, but hey, why not?
This is a Historic Chinatown Classic difficult to enjoy by the novice adventure seeker.
The Good:
1. Consistent fresh and abundant food for the least amount of money.
2. Great location, close to tourist attractions, banks, grocery stores, transit and drug dealers.
3. Free soup & tea with your meal.
4. Expedite service.
The Bad:
1. Limited seating space.
2. Small bathrooms.
3. No handicap access.
4. IT IS NOT DOG FRIENDLY.....!
The Bottomline:
1. I would recommend it to open-minded spirits.
2. I would prefer to buy my meal 'to go' and have it around.
Good cheap cafeteria style food for under $5.
Fast and cheap. You can't go wrong with Kent's Kitchen. It's less than $5, you're in and out in under 5 minutes, and you have enough food to feed you for 5 days.
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