I'm not saying that places like Manchu Wok are terrible (well, some people think it's inedible), I actually don't mind the occasional food fair offerings. The same goes for Kent's Kitchen, an occasional visit is fine, don't eat it every day. Otherwise, it would be the equivalent of a Chinese "Super-Size Me" movie. You would never find the portions that Kent's Kitchen offers at a food fare. The staff here make sure they cram food into every inch of the Styrofoam or tin containers. On a side note, please do yourself a favour and avoid T & T's version of Kent's Kitchen. The food doesn't ev
In addition to their set meals, you can get small and large orders of any of the entrees. Depending on what you order, it's $3.00 - $6.25 for a small and $4.00 - $11.50 for a large. Realistically, a small is enough food to equal a dish of food. However, if you wanted more, a large is plenty of food. As for the entrees, I personally like the Salt & Chili Prawns, Beef & Broccoli, Spicy Beef and the Honey Garlic Spareribs. There is also Chinese BBQ items - BBQ Pork, BBQ Duck, Roast Pork, Roast Chicken and Soy Chicken.
This is really a good place to pick up some food on
The Good:
- Cheap and tastes good
- Lots of selection
- Big portions
The Bad:
- Greasy, salty and MSG!
- Crazy busy
- Terrible parking lot
Kent's Kitchen
5659 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, B.C.
604-321-8666
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Kent's Kitchen is one of my dirty little secrets. I go there once in a while for a cheap meal; however, I tend to go to the one in Chinatown, specially because they have some "items" not usually available in the Victoria Drive location. For example, the beef brisket or bitter melon.
Better than a lot of fast food restaurants? Yes. Cheap? Yes. Greasy? Yes. Authentic Chinese? Hmmmm.... Questionable. Sure, some "items" might be based on Chinese dishes but the execution would raise some eyebrows. Still, as you mention it is a lot better than what you would see in places like Manchu Wok.
On a side note, some of the items you mention, if you order it with your "rice plus two items" will cost you extra. As for me, I usually go for a veggie (either bak choy or broccoli) and beef brisket. If the later is not available, anything stewed.
Yup, I go to the Chinatown one too... to pick up Assorted Beef Organs... LOL... Yes, I agree with you, it's not completely authentic. But, it's as authentic as this type of place can get. It's actually quite crappy compared to good Chinese restaurants if you think of it. I agree it's "dirty" secret, in more ways than one! ;) It almost makes people question our tastes! But, I'll admit it, I still like it, once in awhile...
4.50$?
Uncle Fatih's of course!!!
Hi Kevin,
Yes! You are right! Too bad I posted Kent's before I visited Uncle Fatih's...
I am just new to your blog and just spent about 1 hour and 30 minutes lurking and reading. I think I will frequent your blog from now on after going through some of your posts. I will definitely learn a lot from them.
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