Korean Noodles at Xin, Bay Street, Victoria BC

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Korean Noodles at Xin

Bay Street Korean-Chinese noodles where ordering one jajangmyeon and one jjamppong and swapping halfway is the best date hack you'll find.

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Xin is the Bay Street neighbourhood spot Victoria regulars aren't shouting about, probably to keep the tables. The specialty is Korean-Chinese noodles, so order one jajangmyeon buried in glossy black-bean sauce and one fiery red jjamppong seafood soup, then swap bowls halfway for a dinner that needs zero icebreaker questions. Add sweet-and-sour pork to share, and enjoy a comforting 4.3. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

How to do it

Order one jajangmyeon and one jjamppong, then swap bowls halfway so you each get the glossy black-bean noodles and the fiery red seafood soup, it's the whole ritual here. Don't miss adding the sweet-and-sour pork to share. It's cozy, generous and closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan around that, budget around an hour and a quarter, and come hungry enough to finish both bowls.

What to wear: smart casual

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Duration
1½-2 hours
Best time
Afternoon to evening
Per person
$$
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Bay Street
cuisine
Korean
best season
Year-round

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