10/10, this place is SO good. Honestly still thinking about that salmon teriyaki and the seafood…read moretofu stew we ordered (which didn't make the cut for the photos cause it was literally devoured within 2 minutes). It was our first-time trying it because the original restaurant we wanted to go to on Somerset was closed, but we were definitely not let down. They open at 11:30 on the weekend and we were a bit early but the staff was super friendly and accommodating- letting us sit down, browse the menu and even place our order before they "officially" opened. Out of all the dine-in korean restaurants we've tried so far in Ottawa (which I know is quite limited and most aren't authentic- but that's not to say they aren't good): Alirang, Maht, Daldongnae, etc. This is definitely top tier AND we will be coming back. As a small business, they are generous with their refillable complimentary side dishes (which is so yum), the flavour HITS, and the service is so good and welcoming. They kept checking in with us, turned down the volume to the TV that we were sitting under, and kept refilling our tea. inside the restaurant is also quite spacious and has comfortable seating arrangements. But we were sitting next to the AC which can be quite breezy!

A return visit for the Bulgogi plate - so delicious. And the service is super friendly. Even the…read moremanager came by at the end of my meal to make sure everything was to my liking. It's no wonder this place is so busy. Large portions, everything so fresh tasting and great service makes for 5 stars. A winning combination.

Haven't been back since 2020/2021 when we ordered take out…read more We opted to dined in this time and everything was tasty. Pandan mocktail was bright and fruity. The wings were the star of the night, sweet and savoury. The dan dan noodle wasn't spicy which was good but would've enjoyed it more with a lil heat. The pork belly bao was my fav. The fried chicken ranch and brisket was meh.

Great concept, great location. Unreal cocktails! I like how organized the team was with plating and…read morein the kitchen. My pork belly bao was just okay. Nothing special to write home about. They unfortunately took the fish bao off the menu I was hoping to try. The laksa dish had lovely noodles and seafood cooked perfectly! I think it could have used more spice. The kobocha dumplings were one of my favorites of the night! Super flavorful! Thank you to the datsun team

Tried this place for the first time today!…read more Got surprised with this for lunch at work after a long day of cleaning the snow. Portions are good, taste is average, dishes are quite oily but considering what I ordered... it's okay. I felt the tofu pieces were at least double the size compared to your typical mapo tofu dish.

This place is absolutely fantastic and probably the best real Chinese food in Ottawa. I've been…read morethere a couple of times and tried a number of dishes... mapo tofu, eggplant, the potato "chips" appetizer, green beans. They are all excellent. I also ordered it off of Uber eats and it arrived hot and perfect.

Tried this place out via UberEats!…read more The photos looked good, so I gave it a try. Was well worth it, it arrived the same as it looked in the photos (except the shrimp) but all the dishes tasted great. The garlic grilled clams was definitely our favourite dish. Would order from them again! If you're looking for some authentic skewers & Taiwanese dishes, I'd recommend this place.

Celebrated a birthday/Valentine's dinner here with my girlfriend and it delivered on experience…read more The industrial-modern aesthetic sets the tone immediately -- stylish without feeling overdone. Service was excellent. Our waiter was energetic, attentive, and quickly helped us switch tables when a flashing construction light outside became distracting. We both ordered the "Best of Side Door" tasting menu. Flavor-wise, I'd rate it around an 8/10, but where it really stood out was presentation and the thoughtful explanations for each course. My favorite dish was the YELLOWFIN TUNA SASHIMI If you're doing the tasting menu: * Come hungry. * DO NOT wear tight clothing. (We both made that mistake.) p.s. my pictures don't do the dishes justice

Incredible food and great service! We had the beef and fish tacos and the chicken and pork belly…read morebar buns. Everything tasted incredible! The Empress' New Groove cocktail was delicious as well, and beautifully presented. Wonderful ambiance in the sun room.

A couple of colleagues and I decided to walk a little farther and explore Chinatown, so we stopped…read moreat Phuket Royal for lunch. The ambiance was nice and calm, even though the place was very busy. I was impressed by how fast the service was, in about 45 minutes we were in, out, and on our way back. The food was very tasty and had a bit of spice to it. My only recommendation would be to offer a menu with images, which would make it easier to understand the dishes.

Parking in this area that I never get to but would be at daily if I could = Important to me!…read moreFree at the pay lot after 530pm on a Thurs. Perfect! I'd never been here. I called re resos after another Thai place decided to close at 6. Lucky score for us to come here. I would come back here and would recommend! Service on the phone and in person was very sweet. Felt family owned. They were patient as we perused the large menu. I think I'd love anything from here. It's my jam. Thai! I decided on my craving... drunken noodles, extra spicy with shrimp and my sis got the Tom Yum soup with noodles and shrimp. We were both happy and had some to take home. Shrimp was cooked right as were the noodles. I was reminded how much I love Asian broccoli. Washroom was clean. I can't wait to come back. Prices were reasonable.

Absolutely wonderful experience at this establishment located at the corner of Bank and Sunnyside…read more The day was warm so the windows were open. I could have used some AC but that's okay, because the food more than made up for it and the service was excellent. Wings were incredible, and my garlic noodles were a lot more filling than I expected. Planning to return to try other dishes on the menu!

We came here as a party of 3 on Friday night around 6:30 pm and there was no wait. They have a cute…read morepatio on the side, as well as indoor seating. We ordered a bunch of things to share. They have a good selection and apps and also noodles which are more individual meal portions but we decided to share and try everything. On Tuesdays, they have yakitori and I would love to come back to try that. The scallop crudo was lightly seasoned and fresh. I feel like it could have used a bit more citrus but overall it was good! The Korean fried chicken wings/drums were saucy, with something that tasted like a gochujang based sauce, as well as a ranch with dill. I didn't really taste the miso in the ranch too much, but I did enjoy the flavour profile. We also had the chicken karaage, which was lightly breaded and fried, and paired with a mayo. It was ok but a little plain. Next, we had the dan dan noodles. Dan dan noodles are traditionally very chewy have a nice bite to them but these noodles are a bit on the softer side. The flavour profile was good though. Lastly, we had the beast ramen. The smoked pork belly was nice and crisp and the soft boiled egg was nicely cooked. The noodles seem to be the same ones used in the dan dan noodles. It was enjoyable but the broth wasn't exactly ramen broth that I am used to. I would say that overall it was enjoyable, and prices were reasonable. Service was great. But there is definitely some room for improvement on the dishes. I would consider this more Asian fusion than a noodle bar.

Having marked this spot for some time, finally visited. There is some construction in progress…read more Limited seating was available, luckily the (only) table was just about done. We ordered on the screen with the help of the owner/manager. The Vegan Spinach Mushroom Tofu dumpling were amazing. The outer layer so thin and perfectly steamed and filled. With Hot Chili Oil - absolutely the best. The Vegan Pad Kra Pao with Tofu bought back memories of Chiang Mai Thailand. The flavours to the mark. The spice level incredibly balanced. The serving size was equally disappointing - too less. Definitely not enough as a meal. Never tried Thai style Tacos and was blown away by this fusion. Both the vegan Five Spiced Tofu with Hot Chili Oil and Vegan Portobello Mushroom with Ginger Peanut sauce was what we needed. The freshness of the ingredients, the crunch of fried onions and garlic, onions and tofu. Again just two tacos for $12 is a bit on the higher side IMHO.

I ordered from UberEATS and both the Potato Masala Dumplings and Pad Thai Noodles were delicious!…read moreThey tasted great and looked nice, even though they were takeout. I'd definitely order again!