By Sherman Chan,
Special to The Post

The Scallop and Mini-Abalone were nothing special. The scallops were golden brown but a bit overdone, so it was chewier in spots. The abalone were chewy. The South African Big Prawn were frozen, so the head wasn't really great to eat but the actual meat was fairly meaty and sweet.  Again, these were a bit too overdone.

The best skewers of all were the Lamb in original and special seasoning. We couldn't tell the difference. The lamb was tender though with its classic gaminess accented by the aromatic and slightly spicy seasoning. To add vegetables to the meal, we got the Eggplant with a tonne of garlic on top. The flavours were impactful and appealing. Texturally, the eggplant was soft without becoming mushy. There was some bite left in each slice.

The Tilapia Skillet in spicy with pepper didn’t have much meat. However, the fish was nicely prepared and not overdone. Although there was spice, it wasn't too strong. Good for those who like mild,

So compared to Happy Tree, Chi House does a better job in terms of having a reasonable minimum for the skewers. Also, if you like it quieter and better service than Chi House does that well too. However, flavours are a bit muted and your total can get pretty high if you order lots.

Chi House Chi Pot & BBQ House

4063 Main St, Vancouver, BC

The Good:

• Reasonable minimum amounts for the skewers

• A quieter experience

• Attentive service

The Bad:

• Some of the flavours could be stronger

• Can get pricey if you order lots

• Don't bother with the parking lot

Sherman Chan is the #1 ranked food blogger on the Vancouver portal of Urbanspoon.com. Read more of his reviews at www.shermansfoodadventures.com.