House Of Chan
Woodbrook, Port Of Spain
Restaurant in Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
House Of Chan is worth considering for a seated Chinese meal in Port Of Spain, especially for family occasions, low-key celebrations, or business meals where comfort and conversation matter. It is less compelling as a destination booking on awards or chef credentials, so cross-shop casual peers if speed, price certainty, or a simpler format is the priority.
About House Of Chan
House Of Chan is a Port Of Spain venue: it is closed on Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and open Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a neat, planned meal rather than an ultra-casual stop.
Use the hours and dress code to decide whether it fits your plans.
Book it for a planned meal, not an over-specified brief
House Of Chan is easiest to evaluate on logistics: it has broad Tuesday-to-Saturday hours, a shorter Sunday schedule, and a smart casual dress code.
The main caution is expectation-setting. Do not over-plan around a specific order unless you have checked the current menu, signature dishes, pricing, and service details. The safer move is to treat it as a basic practical anchor for a Port Of Spain meal and make final decisions based on current information from the venue.
Who should choose it in Port Of Spain
Pick House Of Chan when the hours and smart casual dress code match the kind of outing you want in Port Of Spain. If you are comparing options, Ali's Doubles, Don's Roti Shop, House of Chocolate Bakery, La Cantina, and Pizzeria are other named venues to consider, depending on what kind of meal or stop you have in mind.
Quick reference: choose House Of Chan when its Port Of Spain location, Tuesday-to-Sunday operating schedule, and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Corner of Warner &, Woodford St, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
- Website
- facebook.com/share/1C6baPSvNY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Phone
- +1 868-228-3481
The take
The Take
The Vibe
House of Chan reads like a neighborhood institution rooted in Chinese-Trinidadian history. It sits on a busy intersection and matches the downtown tempo, loud, fast and unapologetically confident, so the dining room feels energized rather than ceremonial. The kitchen’s approach emphasizes Cantonese technique married to local ingredients and heat, producing dishes that are familiar to generations of Port of Spain diners. Expect an unpretentious, kinetic atmosphere where the focus is squarely on bold, culturally specific flavors and the steady rhythm of everyday Caribbean-Chinese cooking.
Best For
This is a place for people who come for the food more than the formality: everyday meals, family gatherings and group dinners that prioritize shared plates and familiar flavors. Because the restaurant is embedded in a busy downtown intersection and described as part of long-standing local eating habits, it suits casual celebrations and communal outings rather than formal, slow-paced tasting meals. Travelers looking for an authentic taste of Chinese-Trinidadian cuisine or locals seeking the comforting, high-energy food of the neighborhood will both find it appropriate.
Ordering Tips
House Of Chan’s menu combines local sourcing and bold seasoning with scotch bonnet heat and shadow beni. Signature dishes like the fried spicy fish and sweet & sour pork are natural starting points and likely represent the restaurant’s balance of Chinese technique and Trinidadian seasoning. Expect pronounced heat and seasoning levels; if you’re sensitive, ask about spice intensity. Share plates with your group to sample the range of island-inflected Cantonese cooking the kitchen is preserving.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clean, modern interior with vibrant and inviting decor, good atmosphere, and excellent air conditioning.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- fried spicy fish
- sweet & sour pork
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Corner of Warner &, Woodford St, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Planning details
Location
Corner of Warner &, Woodford St, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Cantina, Notable alternative
- Don's Roti Shop, Notable alternative
- Ali's Doubles, Notable alternative
- House of Chocolate Bakery, Notable alternative
- Pizzeria, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How House Of Chan compares in Port Of Spain
House Of Chan is the better pick when the meal needs to feel like a proper sit-down occasion. Compared with Don's Roti Shop and Ali's Doubles, it makes more sense for a group that wants time at the table rather than a quick local staple. Those two are stronger for casual value and speed; House Of Chan is stronger for a more settled room.
Against La Cantina and Pizzeria, the decision is mostly about mood and format. Choose House Of Chan if Chinese food and shared-table ordering fit the group. Choose La Cantina or Pizzeria if the group wants an Italian-leaning meal with simpler expectations around what will land on the table.
House of Chocolate Bakery is not a direct dinner substitute. Use it when the plan is sweets, coffee, or a lighter stop. For a full meal where conversation and seating matter, House Of Chan is the more practical booking.
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Compare House Of Chan
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| House Of Chan | Port Of Spain | No published awards |
| La Cantina | Port Of Spain | No published awards |
| Don's Roti Shop | Petit Valley | No published awards |
| Ali's Doubles | Princes Town | No published awards |
| House of Chocolate Bakery | St. George's | No published awards |
| Pizzeria | St. George's | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to House Of Chan?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat daytime or evening outfit is the safest choice for a visit during the opening hours.
What should a first-timer know about House Of Chan?
The main practical anchors are the Port Of Spain location, smart casual dress code, and hours: closed Monday; Tuesday to Saturday 11 AM–10 PM; Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
Is House Of Chan good for a special occasion?
It may work if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at House Of Chan?
The hours allow visits from 11 AM Tuesday through Sunday, with evening hours until 10 PM Tuesday through Saturday and a 5 PM close on Sunday. Choose based on the time that fits your schedule.
