Koon Bo Restaurant - Vancouver, British Columbia

Average Dimsum. I think the good reviews are based on their regular menu. But the Dimsum was 3 out of 5 stars

We paid $480 altogether. The meal was overpriced for 3 adults and 2 kids. They recommended a roast pig dish to us. I thought we would try it since it’s for Chinese New Year but it turned out not crispy at all. The skin was chewy and I suspect it ... wasn’t fresh. Anyway, the dish cost $108 and we told the waitress a couple of times about the quality but she just brushed us off. The service was slow and It was overall very disappointing and we will never return to this restaurant. It’s not the same quality as before for sure. Too much money for low quality food. Read more

This is my first formal visit to this long-established restaurant since living in Vancouver for over 15 years. After tasting their dishes, I was genuinely thrilled and felt like I had missed out for so long. It’s rare to find a restaurant that still takes their work seriously in 2023. ... Every dish is delicious, and I don’t want to use any other adjectives because there’s no need—they’re simply delicious! I sympathize with the restaurant being understaffed, but I understand the trade-offs of running a restaurant. I think the service is five-star, but I have to dock a star for the speed of service, and I’m sorry for that. I sincerely hope everyone can give this historic restaurant a chance. I heartily recommend it to everyone. Even the dessert here is made with extreme care and is delicious. You will not be disappointed! Read more

When we walked in on a weekday evening there were only 2 other tables (which explained why the parking lot had ample parking) so I was a bit scared. Why were they so empty? Had the food gone downhill? Did they change the menu? After our dinner here (8 ppl ... and a baby), I have absolutely no idea why it was so empty. People on Google complained of bad service but our experience was great. In fact, I was one of those ppl who could not figure out what to order and the server had to come back 3 separate times but she was perfectly kind and patient about it. She brought water and tea to the table and cleared and changed plates for us almost excessively lol. At the end of our meal, they didn't rush us and were super nice asking about the baby. The food was really good too! We had the duck two ways, chicken salad, salt and pepper tofu, black pepper beef fried noodles, lemon chicken, stir fried peatips and the complimentary dessert and everything was super tasty (sorry forgot to take photos of every dish). We had an out of town guest (from Alberta) who said this was the best Chinese meal she'd ever had. The restaurant itself is pretty barren so if you're looking for a hip/cool place to eat, this is probably not for you. But if you want good food and fast service, I would highly recommend this place. Read more

To the people giving this place low reviews, please ignore them. Most of them are regarding the service and I feel like people really have unrealistic expectations. This place gets busy and as such, they may not be able to get back to your table as frequently or they may ... ignore you at the door for a few minutes but the food is worth it. I came here with a couple friends to get some Peking duck. We did the two course with the second course as a fried rice but you can also get soup, lettuce wraps or other options with the price depending on your selection. I recommend that if you're coming here with friends and want to make sure that you get the food that you desire, to make a reservation and preorder the dishes that you would like to avoid disappointment. On busy nights, they tend to sell out of things like Peking duck and bbq. There wasn't many people in the restaurant, so the service was excellent. The food quality and portion sizes excellent. The duck skin was crispy and tasty. We all over ate and still had enough for left overs. Read more