Hon’s Wun Tun House has been around so long it qualifies as a tourist attraction (which may explain why the restaurant sells Hon’s T-shirts and mugs). Started in 1972 in old Chinatown as a small Hong Kong style won tun and noodle house, Hon’s has expanded into a decent size chain, with locations in Vancouver, New West, Coquitlam and Richmond. We decided to hit the Richmond location because a very good friend of mine is back in town and the first place she wanted to eat at was Hon’s.
The Richmond Hon’s, like all the other Hon’s, is a no-frills cafeteria-style, fast food Chinese restaurant. They are well known for their wun tun in MSG infested soup and “potstickers.” The only reason Hon’s is listed in the fine dining category is because I don’t have a cheap-ass dining category, which is what Hon’s is. The price maybe low, but the food is actually quite good. Here’s what we had.
BBQ Ducks With Noodles
This is a classic noodle dish. The BBQ duck is nice and juicy and the soup base has so much MSG, you’ve be craving for a Coke after. We tried the dish with two different types of noodles. The thing I like about this dish is a Coke taste SO GOOD after!
Beef With Egg Swirled In Noodle
This is Teresa’s favorite dish. She has never been able to order it at any other restaurant because it’s not a menu item. If you don’t like what’s on the Hon’s menu, you can request a custom made item, and the beef with egg swirled in noodle is just that. Normally, the dish is served with rice.
One Half Soy Chicken
I used to eat a lot of soy chicken wings but for some reason, many Chinese BBQ places don’t sell them anymore. Instead, they sell the entire chicken. Hon’s serves their soy chicken with an oil and ginger sauce.
Taro & Honeydew Bubble Tea
Yes, Hon’s is getting into bubble tea! The Richmond Hon’s has subleased part of their restaurant to iPearl. I am not sure if Hon’s owns them or if they are an independent business. The bubble tea had good flavor but the pearls were too chewy and lumped together. iPearl offered a loyalty card that gives you one free bubble tea after you buy nine.
Together, all the food at Hon’s came to just $37 with tips. That’s pretty cheap for three people. We couldn’t finish the beef with egg noodle dish. Teresa packed it in a doggie bag to take home.
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I’ve always wanted to goto Hon’s. There is one in Coquitlam and it’s always packed.
I was told Hon’s is better to go in a group so you can share dishes.
I think that’s best with every Chinese resteraunt. It’s part of the culture, to pass around and share the dishes. So yes, bring a group of friends/family.
It’s not only the chinese restaurants. Many restaurants in this days are suitable better for groups.
Yeah we went to an Indian restaurant that had that same theme going. Each thing you could order was meant to be shared. It made for an interesting adventure
There is a moderately sized / priced Chinese food place in my tiny home town. People come from 100′s of miles away to eat there.
It’s exactly that style, order a bunch of dishes and share it around
Looks like some real edible stuff, unlike the $1,000+ places you keep going to
I’d like to get my hands on one of those bubble teas.. I never saw something quite like it
I agree alex, they seem quite good. What that teas have at the bottom? Is chocolate mini-balls?
Those little black things are “pearls” or the “bubbles”. They’re made of tapioca.
And bubble tea is EVERYWHERE in the Vancouver area.
Melbourne, too.
I think its just a shake with pearls?
I shudder at bubble tea. I had one at the exhibition in Toronto last year, and it was good…I liked it alot.
However, now for some strange and unexplainable reason, whenever I think of bubble tea and those little jellies in it, I feel like throwing up lol
You probably got sick of it..
Never had bubble tea? It’s cool at first but it’s nothing special after you’ve had it.
Actually, when I think about it, I had one long time ago.. I didn’t like it very much. Like John said, it was to chewy
That duck is looking mighty tasty
:S i’m getting to eat now, gee!
it makes me hungry!
QUACK! QUACK!
Whoa, Teresa’s back in town? Say hi for me.
What is bubble tea?
just a certain kind of tea?
You just got to try it, when the wave goes over.
It died out in Asia already. Everyone got so full of it.
It’s a kind of sweet juice like drink, that has little tapioca balls in it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea
Wow, that all looks yummy.
I’m with you there. A lot of John’s food is a bit too out there for my tastes, but those dishes look simply delicious.
Yeah same here, but I really want to try and expand my horizons when it comes to food. I’ve been trying things I wouldn’t normally try lately.
Nice looking for there John, up to six entries now,
people are making you evil over at my contest!
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Hahahaha LOL! nice pics there@
Wow, I wonder what John thinks of that…uh art?
…It’s hard to comprehend
In Chicago, people line up outside the restaurants for 10-15 minutes for bubble tea.
Rest of the food looks great!
I know, I just don’t get it. When we go to Lao Sze Chuan on Archer, my friends always want to stop for the bubble tea.
But the duck looks very tasty. And I am far from any decent all-night Chinese place.
Taro bubble tea! Excellent, excellent stuff. I’m very, very addicted to taro slushes from Pacific Mall in Toronto. It’s like taking taro bubble tea and making it 100 times better!
what’s that?
count me in to taro!
Hon’s might be good, but they’re far from being the cheapest or the best. That and the Chinatown location is better (tasting) than the Richmond one.
Yumm!!! I love taro!
Too bad, John! I already ate. This is the first food review I read that didn’t make me hungry. Although the food does look good. Maybe I’ll come back and read it tomorrow for lunch.
I am craving Chinese food now, but I’ll have to settle for the pizza in the oven
Low price doesn’t equals bad food. Or vice-versa.
They really do look yummy!
Most definitely, You can find some very reasonably priced food, that is quite tasty. Just don’t go for no $2.99 Lunch Buffets
Most world-class cities have a specialty forum site devoted to discussing great restaurants at reasonable prices. As a frequent traveller, I find these to be a tremendous benefit. It’s a leap from the early 1990s when I’d be in Europe and have to hope that the Frommer’s $40 a Day guide had something that was not too much of a tourist trap.
Guess I’ll have to stop by there and check it out sometime
I love soy chicken
Its the best type of chicken, hands down.
HAHAHAH!!
That’s where you want to take me out for dinner? 
Uhm…bubble tea…never heard about it…
Where can I find one in Italy (if I can)?
Wow.. how wish I am there to try out the foods?
i’m starving..
I haven’t been able to eat that cheap for even 2 people in a long time
and what exactly is this bubble in the tea?
Little tapioca balls. I’m not a fan…kinda nasty
Ew! Hon’s! It’s only good if you like rat droppings and cockroaches with your food!!
But that BBQ duck and soya sauce chicken sure look good!!
Bleahhhhh…beef with egg…i could’nt eat it!!!
BTW it tastes good for me
That looks like one heck of a deal, except for the fact all of the food looks a little strange.
Adam
I so should NOT read your blog when I’m hungry! The food looks damn good and has my mouth watering onto my keyboard. Thanks for sharing your restaurants with us! Gives me some new places to try out around town!
I still want that bubble tea!!!
Whoever invented tapioca should be given a medal. Every time I come across this article I crave for the stuff!!
I’m really digging how the teas look. I love finding places like this in my area, although they are few and far between.
blabEditor
I’m still going to stick to cheeseburgers.