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    Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Ottawa

    4.5 (41 reviews)
    PriceyKorean, Barbeque

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    DALDONGNAE KOREAN BBQ - OTTAWA ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Grill, banchan (sides), pork belly and beef tenderloin

    Daldongnae is excellent value. The food is very fresh and service is quick. Gets very busy but worth the wait if you cannot get a reservation. Easier to find parking compared to the market location

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    Stéphane N.

    This was delightful, great place, great ambiance ideal for chitchat with friends or family. Put your phone aside, relax enjoy the meal, selection of meat are great, service, welcoming very good. Indefinitely recommend this place about 150$ for 4 people. Very reasonable with today's prices

    Pork belly, kimchi, corn cheese, egg, garlic
    Kathy L.

    Tonight was my 2nd time visiting this restaurant. Great food and service at both times. Would love to try wagyu beef next time. My mom and I had beef short ribs and pork belly, with great quality. Refillable side dishes were added bonus! This is the place to go especially if you have never tried Korean BBQ before.

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    Salim P.

    Looking for something different we read the menu and it says that there is vegan set for grill. We went there and the server was not knowledgeable enough of what vegan is. Any way he went and asked and confirmed so we ordered two sets between the four of us (3 vegetarians). The set is vegetarian (most of it and some is vegan) and - cheesy corn has cheese, the kimchi has fish sauce in it and they serve scrambled liquid eggs. The rest is all vegan - the veggies, vegan sausages (impossible or beyond), tofu and mushrooms. The table for 4 did not have enough room for all the stuff they bring in. We think the table is for 2 and then there is enough room for all food and people. The food is good and thank you management for providing a vegan/vegetarian option for people like us. We would have never had the pleasure of eating at a Korean restaurant. The condiments, pickles and sides dishes are amazing. Now that we have tried , I think we can try one more time. Because there was no room part of our order was spilled by the waiter as there just not enough room. All items promptly replaced. We also tried the Spicy Cold Noodle Salad. Given a big bowl and all the topping and gochuchang type dressing that you are to mix with provided gloves. Amazing salad. Would highly recommend the salad.

    Marie B.

    Hands down the best meal we had in Canada! We were Korean BBQ virgins, but this restaurant made us believers! The food was so tasty and fresh. Everything from the meats, to the sides, to the egg and corn were delicious. Service was straight forward, and the ambiance is really nice. I would recommend this restaurant as a "must-do" whenever in Ottawa.

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    Christine L.

    The best Korean bbq I have had in years. It is the real deal. You order a meat (each person at the table needs to order from the main section of the menu) and get all you can eat sides. The bbq grill had supplementary sides cooking bins all around and they put cheese corn, battered egg, Kim chi and sliced garlic there. The sides were a Korean jelly, marinated cucumbers, a potato salad, marinated chop suey, marinated spinach and Romaine lettuce leaves. Each person gets a small bowl with soy sauce and sliced onions, a side container of Korean sauce and sesame oil. Each table get a tofu soup. I wasn't sure how we were supposed to share that. We fished the contents and ate them. The place is decorated like a cosy street and as if you were sitting a bit at a table outside a restaurant, in an alley. It's really cute and inviting. It was delicious and a fun experience for a decent price. Definitely going again.

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    Audrey T.

    Remains a great Korean bbq spot in Ottawa! All the cuts of meats were delicious. I really liked the chuck steak and pork belly. The side dishes were also phenomenal. Loved the assortment - the egg, cheese corn, japchae, kimchi, acorn jelly, etc. Service was nice and prompt and helped us with the refills.

    Angel C.

    Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here tonight! Their service is what made the lasting impression, the servers checked up on us often. (Mind you, it wasn't very busy) Food was good, mandatory 1 serving per person must be ordered at the table. I did appreciate that their side dishes, corn cheese and egg could be refilled. It does lean more to the expensive side, but it's a different vibe than the AYCE locations.

    Korean BBQ - chicken thigh, pork belly, tenderloin, and vegetarian.
    Lydia L.

    Wonderful Korean BBQ experience! Had some miscommunication with so many servers involved but overall the service was very attentive and helpful. The food was so flavorful and delicious and the meal was well paced. We were seated right away in a corner booth and loved the vibe of the restaurant. Ordered three meats and the vegetarian platter to share plus drinks. Reasonably priced and great value!

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    Jane M. C.

    My favorite Korean BBQ place. Meat, bibimbap and side dishes are amazing delicious. Good service as always.

    Julie L.

    The korean barbecue was delicious and filling. We had the beef tenderloin and pork belly table barbecue and the meat was well marinated. The side dishes were also good. The cold noodles were sweet and tastey. I love the egg and corn on the side of the barbecue grill. The service was slow but it was their 2nd day of opening. The staff was friendly though so I have no doubt the service will be more efficient in the future.

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    We love this restaurant for the authentic Korean bbq experience and the fun atmosphere.

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    It is easy to find gluten free options on this menu. The service is amazing as well. The ambiance is terrific.

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    I chose the marinated beef. It was so delicious. I go every chance I get. The soju is a little overpriced.

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    food, service and ambience was excellent! The service was very fast, and the food was more than what we thought. Recommend 100%

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    Good food and service. Unique atmosphere for Ottawa. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable of the food. Honestly best Korean bbq in Ottawa.

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    The portions were great and the service was amazing ! They really cared about our comfort and were very accommodating to our toddler.

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    Super good price for the amount of food, so many options!service was quick and vegetarian meal was amazing!!

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    Great place with authentic interior and tasty Korean bbq. Had a wonderful experience, would 100% recommend

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    Beef ribs special (Wednesdays)
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    Pork, egg, and chives dumplings $10.99.
    Pork, egg, and chives dumplings $10.99.
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