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[Mike K.]

Is it still closed?

[Rob Randall]

^Yep. The sign says closed for "interior renovations"; no mention of a VIHA penalty. The homeless folks are appreciative; they can camp on both entrances all day instead of just overnight.

 

"Ming's closed for overdue renovations" should have been a headline in 1996.

[Matt R.]

The inspection report states pest issues, lighting issues and zero functioning hot water.

All bad news.

Matt.

[VicHockeyFan]

Ugh.  I'm almost sure it's not good to run a restaurant with no hot water heater.  That'd be like my garburator being down.  RED ALERT.

Edited by VicHockeyFan, 01 February 2018 - 07:35 PM.

[Nparker]

..."Ming's closed for overdue renovations" should have been a headline in 1996.

It's funny how long some places can survive on their former reputations. I remember in my youth how exciting it was to go to a "fancy" restaurant like Ming's; but the last time I was there (about 6 years ago) I couldn't help but think "this place hasn't made any effort to update in 30 years".

[Kapten Kapsell]

Least. Shocking. News. Ever.

The inspection report on VIHA’s website notes that the restaurant is closed due to a lack of hot water (non-functioning hot water tank). I assume that they will reopen once this is addressed.

[VicHockeyFan]

It's funny how long some places can survive on their former reputations. I remember in my youth how exciting it was to go to a "fancy" restaurant like Ming's; but the last time I was there (about 6 years ago) I couldn't help but think "this place hasn't made any effort to update in 30 years".

 

"Enter through the moon gate":  CFAX radio commercial circa 1982.

[jonny]

The inspection report states pest issues, lighting issues and zero functioning hot water.

All bad news.

Matt.

And no soap and paper towels at hand washing stations. Eeeeewwwwwwwwwweeee.

[Bingo]

Is it still closed?

 

Are they renovating the koi?

[Nparker]

Are they renovating the koi?

I understand post-renovation Ming's will briefly offer sushi.   

*yes, I know sushi is traditionally Japanese and no, I don't think the Chinese and Japanese cultures are interchangeable; the above comment is meant to be amusing and nothing more untoward should be inferred

[manifest]

The Kitchen is now open for delivery!

 

Check out our menu from our four concepts (Bistro, Relish, Burgers, and Italian) at https://www.myaccio.com/the-kitchen.

 

I've also made everyone here a $5 off coupon that is valid through Feb 13th on all of your orders. This is on top of the $5 discount you receive for ordering through The Kitchen on Accio instead of our other shops.

 

The coupon code is vibrantvictoria

 

Please let me know how your experience and food was. Definitely looking for as much feedback as we can get here.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[johnk]

It's funny how long some places can survive on their former reputations. I remember in my youth how exciting it was to go to a "fancy" restaurant like Ming's; but the last time I was there (about 6 years ago) I couldn't help but think "this place hasn't made any effort to update in 30 years".

We have been in Victoria 23 years and have never been to Ming's and we don't know anyone who has been there either. Is it an egg foo young joint with tablecloths? We prefer genuine arborite for our Chinese restos, like Hong Kong West.

[VicHockeyFan]

The Kitchen is now open for delivery!

 

Check out our menu from our four concepts (Bistro, Relish, Burgers, and Italian) at https://www.myaccio.com/the-kitchen.

 

I've also made everyone here a $5 off coupon that is valid through Feb 13th on all of your orders. This is on top of the $5 discount you receive for ordering through The Kitchen on Accio instead of our other shops.

 

The coupon code is vibrantvictoria

 

Please let me know how your experience and food was. Definitely looking for as much feedback as we can get here.

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

Coupon just for us!  Nice.

[Nparker]

We have been in Victoria 23 years and have never been to Ming's...

Ming's heyday was probably before your arrival. Back in the later 1970s and into the 1980s it was considered "fine Asian cuisine", of course that was a different era and most diners didn't have the expectations they have today.

Thinking about this brings to mind another "fine Asian restaurant" from the past: Jack Lee's Chinese Village. For those not in the know, it stood where Pier One is today on Finlayson across from the Mayfair Shopping Centre.

[Star Dust]

Ming's heyday was probably before your arrival. Back in the later 1970s and into the 1980s it was considered "fine Asian cuisine", of course that was a different era and most diners didn't have the expectations they have today.

Thinking about this brings to mind another "fine Asian restaurant" from the past: Jack Lee's Chinese Village. For those not in the know, it stood where Pier One is today on Finlayson across from the Mayfair Shopping Centre.

 

 

Yes, and many a legendary story behind why Jack's finally closed down. Everything from Illegal Gambling dens in a back room, to the cooks peeing in the food.

Edited by Star Dust, 07 February 2018 - 05:33 PM.

[Star Dust]

Back in the day Victoria had a second option when it came to take out Fried Chicken.

 

 

There was a chain of delicious Fried Chicken restaurants in Victoria called "Brownies Recipe Fried Chicken"  And as far as I am concerned they were far superior to Kentucky Fried Chicken.

 

I can still smell that delicious golden brown chicken that used to loft through the Victoria Air whenever going by a Brownies.

 

 

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[Matt R.]

Chicken on the run being the first choice?

Matt.

[LJ]

Back in the day Victoria had a second option when it came to take out Fried Chicken.

 

 

There was a chain of delicious Fried Chicken restaurants in Victoria called "Brownies Recipe Fried Chicken"  And as far as I am concerned they were far superior to Kentucky Fried Chicken.

 

I can still smell that delicious golden brown chicken that used to loft through the Victoria Air whenever going by a Brownies

 

Brings back memories, I worked one summer at Brownies in the interior.

[Nparker]

...There was a chain of delicious Fried Chicken restaurants in Victoria called "Brownies Recipe Fried Chicken"  And as far as I am concerned they were far superior to Kentucky Fried Chicken...

They existed outside of Victoria - at least as far as the suburbs. When I first moved to Brentwood Bay in 1978 Brownies in Trafalgar Square was our go-to fast food outlet.

If you need your Brownies fix Star Dust, it looks like you can still go to Maple Ridge (now at 22899 Dewdney Trunk Road)

[EvnKas]

Sneak peak at the Milestones reno:

https://twitter.com/...290535146172416

 

 

Oh and a contest:

https://twitter.com/...931285626580992

 

@Milestones_Vic

Edited by EvnKas, 07 February 2018 - 09:16 PM.