Mehhhhh LOL. Service is really friendly and great but the food is just alright. Food: - Deep fried spring rolls: Not the typical viet spring rolls i'm used to. There's only pork and shrimp in here basically... none of that taro, vermicelli filling. Didn't really like this. - Banh canh: literally udon noodles but they were so spicy!! Fish cakes were good and fresh. - Pho: alright It's pretty small inside so the place filled up super quick during dinner time. Again, service here is really good. The sole server was very kind and checked up on us throughout the meal. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Banh canh and spring rolls at the back - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I am updating my review and adding an additional star. Service is much friendlier now. Not sure if it's because I'm a regular now or if they were just having bad days on my previous visits. They still have the buy 5 get 1 free banh mi. Banh mi are $5 each now, but still delicious. Although the bread varies from visit to visit. Sometimes it's crispy baguette bread and sometimes it's softer bread more like submarine sandwich bread. The Vietnamese desserts are good. I haven't received any spoiled desserts again after that one isolated incident I previously wrote about. They have Che Ba Mau (tri-colour dessert) for $4 and Che Dau Trang (white bean dessert) for $3. They also have Che Sam Bo Luong (longan, lotus seeds and seaweed dessert), which I've never purchased. I've had this dessert before elsewhere and wasn't a huge fan, which is why I've never had it at Co Cham. I think it's more of an acquired taste, and definitely more exotic than the other 2 desserts, lol. I still haven't dined in at this restaurant yet and have only gotten banh mi and desserts for takeout. With frou-frou eateries selling banh mi for $15+ each (admittedly, I have never had these overpriced banh mi), I'm very happy that Co Cham still sells them for an affordable price. Street parking only. read more

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My go to restaurant in Ottawa. Been coming here for the past 8 years and still hits the spot. Amazing family owned restaurant and a hidden gem. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - #29 pork chop with rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Delicious authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a cozy, family owned and operated restaurant in Chinatown. Nothing fancy or pretentious. Place is bright and clean with polite service from the family. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Đồ ăn rất ngon, giá cả phải chăng và phuc vụ thân thiện. Very delicious food, reasonable prices and super friendl. read more

When it comes to a quick lunch, nothing beats a $3 Banh Mi from Co Cham. I usually run in and get the assorted one and it is ready within about 45 seconds. I love the fresh cilantro and pickes that they put into it. Careful with asking for it to be made spicy because they put chopped chillies into it with the seeds and it is quite the kick..... no ....it's not jussi a kick, it's a WTF moment! Although I can't speak for the rest of the food, the place is always packed and they seem to have a ton of repeat customers. read more

My go-to Vietnamese restaurant. I go there at least once a week. Fresh ingredients and tasty dishes, great portion and the PRICE is right. I love their grilled beef/pork with rice, and also lemongrass chicken thigh with rice. So good. read more

I think this is Ottawa's SECOND best Pho. But it's truly a great little Somerset gem. Caesar is an awesome server. Super friendly and loves to talk. His Mom (or aunt or grandma) is typical Viet old lady - not friendly...super curt and a bit rude. But to the food: Pho is delicious. Broth is fragrant and flavourful. Only comes in one size - take it or leave it. Grilled meats with egg over rice is delightful. And the Banh Mi are amazing. To go and only $3. Who the fuck would go to Subway when you can get 3 of these for the same price? Small place so don't expect to always find a seat. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Highly recommended!! Co Cham is a hidden gem located in Ottawa's Chinatown! Got there around noon over the Victoria Day long weekend and the place filled up pretty quickly. We ordered 3 dishes and shared them among 4 people: 1. Grilled Pork+ Shredded Pork + Fried Egg + Rice 2. Spring Rolls + Vermicelli 3. Rare Beef Pho The portion was huge and the food was so delicious! My favourite dish was the Spring Rolls + Vermicelli. The spring rolls were deep fried and were really crispy. The fish sauce was lacking a bit of flavor though so I kept asking for more to go with the vermicelli. We left the restaurant with full bellies! :) read more

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Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) at Co Cham are great. They are $3 each and if you buy 5 you get 1 free. The banh mi are for takeout only, you can't eat in if you're just having banh mi. There aren't many places that sell banh mi in Ottawa. Co Cham is the best so far. I will go back sometime to try their other food. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Assorted meat banh mi $3 (buy 5 get 1 free). - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Co Cham represents what I love in inexpensive Vietnamese food. Rice, noodles, basically anything you want to order off the menu that is delicious! It's all that folks and then some! I've dined here on five different occasions now and each time I've left highly satisfied and with a full tummy. The bun vermicelli's are outstanding! The phõ soups are equally as delicious. The spring rolls fresh and fried and large and in charge. We ate here just recently and the matriarch of the family was very nice to my family wishing us happy new year on many occasions. It's a family owned and operated restaurant. Outstanding. Come check it out. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Grilled chicken, beef and pork over rice for under $10. Oh yeah! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This is a super cute family owned restaurant. A little small and cozy for size but nice interior for a Vietnamese restaurant. Very clean and tidy. The dishes are all under 10$ which is nice on the wallet. I go here for the rice dishes!! Number 26: grilled beef and chicken on rice is my absolute fav. It's 9$ and is such a comforting dish. The chicken is always cooked to perfection - thinly sliced but still juicy -- and the beef is just as good! Both are packed with flavor. This dish is ever so simple but is just so good every time. Bun Bo Hue: special noodle bowl form the Hue province. I really like the broth in this noodle soup -- its just slightly spicy in a beef broth - I do however prefer it with rice noodles so I do always swap out the noodles that it does come with (typically thicker and more cylinder shaped noodles instead of the flatter thinner rice noodle) Also ordered a vietnamese iced coffee: bold, smooth and strong with the slight sweetness of condense milk. You should definitely try vietnamese coffee if you haven't yet! Sandwiches : Your average vietnamese sub - nothing too special. I've yet to try the vermicelli dishes or pho here. read more

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I have tried a few Vietnamese restaurants but none came close to the freshness/the flavors of the foods and the friendliness of the staff. I ate the hot rolls as an appetizer and it comes with an ample dipping sauce on the side. I had the 3 meat grilled with rice and cucumbers. Absolutely amazing and flavorful. The condiments are on the table so you don't have to ask for hot sauce or hoisin which is great and convenient. It was clean and I do look forward to going back Keep it up guys read more

I found the pho here just ok. It lacked depth of flavours that other places have, and was a bit too salty. Their sandwiches are pretty average, I wish they could improve on the flavour to be more similar to ones in Toronto. Ottawa's pho game is strong, but not so much our Vietnamese sandwiches. Service is very friendly and quite quick though! read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Pho with rare beef! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Clean restaurant and good food. We ordered rare beef pho noodles, Vietnamese coffee, spring rolls. All very good. Clean bathrooms too.

Family with 1 child was rejected service. Asked for a table for 3 and lady said they were closed at 8:30 pm on a Sat. Family left back out in the cold and went to restaurant next door. Then lady let others in till 11:30 pm. Guess they pick and choose based on criteria? read more

Best Vietnamese in Ottawa. From Pho to spring rolls and grilled meats. It's honestly our go to for Vietnamese

This is our favourite Vietnamese restaurant in Ottawa, and we've been going there for years. Always super fresh and large portions, at amazing prices. Their daily specials are always good. We love their pho and bun, as well as their banh mi sandwiches! They're such a deal at $3 each. Get the assorted on baguette and you won't be sorry. My son tried a strawberry shake the other day and it was incredible. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Delicious appetizers! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I ordered the pho. The bowl is big, portion is good. Lots of noodles but soso on the meat. Also it seems that they dont have mixed meat for pho- on the list you can only get 1 type only? I personally like the tendon tripe and beef all moxed together. read more

The place is nice. The people working there are also very kind and helpful. Our waiter was a fun guy! Thanks The food was also good, huge portions and the price is very good. Spring rolls were very yummy. the chicken comes with the rice dish tastes amazing! read more

I don't know about the food except the egg rolls. They were pretty good, here's why. When we ordered we thought she left the order pad on the table by mistake, because she acted confused as hell that we didn't write the order numbers on there for her. Ummmm.... last I checked you have to give your order to the waitress and she takes your order and brings it to the chef to cook. But apparently not here. She says.... You didn't write your order. I'm like... oh I thought we gave it to you. Then I look at the menu and say grilled meat. And say 28 please. When it came out I realized I ordered pork instead of beef. I asked if I can swap it for beef, and Bitch says, "ummmmm you can order another one cause YOU made a mistake." All rude! So when she asked if I wanted to pack the pork dish, I answered. .. no thanks. I won't eat this shit now or later. But I'll pay for this shit... my mistake. But yeah.... I'm sure the food would've been ok. But service wise, she could've been nicer. And the whole time she didn't even check on my girls food. Or bring my drink. But besides that...... Fuck this place. Viet food in Canada has been 0 for 5 and I'm over it. Sticking to Poutine where I belong. And this B can suck a Bhan Mi. Do may kun ka!!!! read more

Co Cham offers the coziness that a warm bowl of pho merits. We keep on coming back to this little restaurant in the heart of Chinatown because of the great food, reasonable prices, and intimate atmosphere. The food isn't that different from what most pho restaurants offer, but the freshness of the ingredients make the flavours of their standard fare pop. The service is sometimes quite quick and sometimes less so, but you'll appreciate the wait if they run a little behind on your order. read more

I found this restaurant based on other Yelp recommendations and wasn't disappointed. The place seats around 30 people and based on the fact that it was almost full I figured it would be good. I was wrong - it was great! Probably the best pho I've ever had. The serving size was easily enough for two people. Everything on the menu is under $10. You would easily pay more for lower quality as well as smaller portions at other places. The staff was friendly and did a great job to make sure that we enjoyed our meal. Definitely a place to go to if you are ever in the Ottawa area. read more

With every visit to Ottawa, I make it a point to stop by Co Cham! Friendly staff, nice and cozy and clean, and most importantly, delicioussssss food for great prices! I always get the grilled beef on rice and the summer roll, they are amazing every time. read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Grilled Beef on Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Staff: Friendly and attentive! Were very accommodating for our large group considering the size of the restaurant. Ambiance: Soft instrumental music, medium lit with Vietnamese decorations and paintings on the walls. Quite nice! Food: I ordered the rare beef pho and avocado smoothie. Broth was light in flavour (was expecting more though), beef was tough, garnishes were fresh. Overall a tasty bowl! Huge portions at that too. No size options on the menu so I was wary. Smoothie was well made read more

The BEST Vietnamese subs are here. We always get the assorted subs and they're never a disappointment. Quality and recipe is consistent no matter what time of day you go in to order. The subs are take out only item but the food in the restaurant is also very good. My favourite thing on the menu would be the pork chops. They're fried and soaked in a delicious sauce and plated over rice. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Service is great and it's a restaurant that I love to frequent because of how good the food is. It's a light atmosphere, restaurant smells great the minute you walk in. Restrooms are always clean when I've had to use them. read more

Best Vietnamese food ever. Whenever I visit Ottawa, I make a point to come back. Their rice dishes and vermicelli are to die for. All dishes are under $10, and I usually end up taking more than half of it home. There are many viet restaurants in Chinatown but this is a true gem. read more

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This is my favourite Vietnamese resto in Ottawa Chinatown, among the dozens literally in the same block. Plenty of pho, bun, rice, and soup options to choose from, and I sometimes order multiple dishes so I can sample more, and their large portions for everything means I get to enjoy the meals again as leftovers. Their grilled pork rice dish and rice noodles in beef stew are highly recommended. Plus, prices are very reasonable. Just like everyone else, I love their take-out bahn mi (Vietnamese subs); I wouldn't bother with the other flavours because the classic assorted one is the best. Unfortunately, in 2014 they've increased their price from "ridiculously cheap" ($2.25 each) to merely "very cheap" ($3.00 each) - but obviously they're still the best sandwich deal in the city apart from maybe La Bottega's $5 sandwiches. Pro-tip: make sure you request that NO chili peppers be added to your sandwich if you don't like it spicy, or you might be in for a fiery surprise when you bite into the bahn mi!! As for the service, it's definitely above average in comparison to what you'd normally expect from an Asian establishment (aka only being served the food and the bill). The owner lady is very attentive to your requests, and refills your tea/water often and clears dishes without needing to be asked, and she even asks how your meals are at times. (But this is just a nice bonus, because you don't visit an Asian establishment for the service.) read more

I've been in Ottawa since 1999 and this is my goto place for Vietnamese rice or vermicelli dishes. Good price, generous portions, variety, efficient service. My favorite is always 30a, the rice with mixed meat, and we're talking lots of meat. The rice paper rolls are good but the dipping sauce heavenly. One of the quirky dishes they have is the udon noodles in a coconut sauce, covered with lettuce, shredded pork skin, peanuts.. Refreshing. Go there! read more

Co Cham Restaurant - Pork and shrimp roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Update: they've raised their prices yet again, it's now $10 for the rice dishes. The restaurant has replaced their chairs and plates with new ones. Because of this, their portion sizes seem to have decreased so you don't get as much meat as before. Not sure if they were just having an off day and went a little overboard with the msg, but for the first time in my life, I experienced an msg reaction. The oil and sauce they used for the pork tasted a little off. I don't know if I'll be returning anymore. I can definitely be getting better quality elsewhere. read more

I wish I could give them 6 stars. I went here today because of a write up about the Bahn Mi sandwiches and fell in love. The service was great, atmosphere pleasant and the food was amazing - & CHEAP. This will be my new go to place for Vietnamese food. Word to the wise - the shredded pork is not for everyone. It has a very unusually textured pork skin in it. read more

This is my go to spot for Bahn Mi. The rest of the food is pretty good but the Bahn Mi is epic. Very cheap ($2.25) and extremely flavorful. The assorted one is definitely my favourite. The space is small and depending on when you go it is very crowded which is why I normally only go to do sub take out. They have a deal where if you buy 5 then the 6th one is free. read more

As the majority of Chinatowns pho restaurants quality is going downhill I find this place to be my go to pho restaurant. They have 1 size at $8 with 1 choice meat with each additional meat at an extra dollar. The portion size is good value for the money considering most other pho shops have raised their prices to a small being around $8/9. read more

Food was ok, nothing special. The only problem with this place is people aren't friendly. The first second you come through the door they ask you "how many"?! What about "hello", "good evening", "welcome" . Ad read more

The food was great and delicious! The service was amazing and kind too. Special thanks to the really nice waitress that laughed and joked with us and made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Also, if you get the shrimp pho, get ready for the biggest shrimps you will ever see in your life!!! read more

My husband and I walked by this small restaurant and decided to give it a try. Turn out the food was really great! My husband ordered #22 (grilled chicken leg meat over rice) and I ordered #30 (grilled beef+pork+fried egg over rice). They both very good, but I think #22 is better (#30's beef is a little chewy). I definitely recommend this place. read more

Spring rolls : I enjoyed the size, very generous portions. Tofu and watercress inside the spring roll kinda threw me off. ( a veggie spring roll should focus on tasty flavourful veggies) The outside was crispy and cooked well. The rice raps : whole shrimp inside and noodles inside made it awkward to eat, and an odd texture. No good. The pho was also disappointing. Too much ginger/ lemon grass in the broth that's all I tasted. Way way way too many noodles. Only a few pieces of beef ( which was tough to chew and thick thick cut) Service : it was good, the young man was very attentive , with water and serving , it was good. I have pho places I prefer. This isn't The One. read more

I stopped by here after looking to satisfy my craving for banh mi. There were lots of pictures of food from this place so I decided to have lunch at Co Cham. The interior was a bit underlit and crowded with tables considering that the restaurant doesnt occupy much space anyways. I ordered the #30 that has grilled beef, shredded pork and fried egg over rice with slices of tomato and a vinegary sweet sauce to pour on top. I was debating between the beef and the pork. The beef was marinated nicely and very flavourful. The only downside was that the beef was a little tough. I may just have to get the pork next time to compare. However what made up for that was the huge serving for $8.95. I was just barely able to finish my meal. I also ordered the cold vietnamese ice coffee. Usually its served with a small metal french drip filter over a glass with condensed milk and ice on the side to adjust to your taste but I was served everything mixed together in a to-go cup. Not what I'm used to but it was delicious and refreshing nonetheless. Overall, it was a nice homey experience. Comfort food and a warm envrionment along with super friendly staff. read more

Co Cham is a fantastic Vietnamese Restaurant Serving; Pho, Rice Dishes, Vermicelli, Rolls and the best Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches) I've ever had! read more

Co Cham is an amazing restaurant. It's cheap, high quality, and it has a great atmosphere. This is one of Ottawa's true gems. The selection may not be extensive, but what makes up for it is the quality of every dish. Everything here is good. Just pick something and you'll be happy. And it's family run! Great service. read more