This is a small little restaurant that you might accidentally walk by when you're on bank street!…read moreBut if you pass by, I recommend stopping in for a bowl of deliciousness. If you're a fan of sushi, you'll probably end up being a fan of this as well. I went with some friends and we each picked up our own bowls. They're fairly generous with their servings, but I do warn that they are slightly on the more expensive side. They have vegan and gluten free options, so it's a great alternative for everyone. If you're looking for a healthier option this new years, I highly suggest coming by Paradise Poke! :)

Service was great, fun decor, very delicious tastes; however, I give it 3 stars because of its…read moreportions. I went for lunch with a friend and it was super packed! They worked through the line quite quickly but there's not a lot of room to sit for to their seats being right where the line is with the exception of those at the window. For the price of the poke bowl (I did the make your own), it lacked protein and they lacked generosity when it came to toppings. The presentation was nice but I felt very limited in the amount of toppings I could have in my bowl as well as they were stingy. For example, I wanted daikon & she counted 4 pieces for my bowl! Lots of rice so it'll fill you up. Unsure whether I'll come back since it was very delicious but slightly over priced..

The food was very good, and the lunch dining experience with my staff was excellent. The ambiance…read morewas warm and pleasant. The service was good, although I'm still not sure how I feel about the iPad ordering system on the table. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the food was prepared and served. The bahmi sandwich was delicious, the dumplings were good, and the chicken bowl was apparently excellent, though very spicy. For two people, with two appetizers and two lunches, the total came to about $63, tax and tip included.

Fusion Korean restaurant. Not too many Korean appetizers here but the side dishes are great!…read morePortions are great, and everything is ordered through the tablets that are at each table. Their fried chicken is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend. I got the pork bone soup, no spice to it really, but it's perfect on a cold day.

My daughter and I had the rare beef and tendon pho and the bo bun hue with rice noodles and it was…read moreso good. The broth is rich and flavourful. The Vietnamese ham and shrimp balls and beef shank in the bo bun hue were nicely prepared. Service was fast. Lots of staff taking turns waiting on tables. We arrived at 2pm and the place was full. It was nice to have ambience. The tables are not huge but the set up is good with all the sauces you might need. Possibly my current favourite pho place at the moment.

Took the fam here for Father's Day and I can say it's quickly becoming our favourite Vietnamese…read morerestaurant. Prices are a tad higher than other places but the portion sizes are generous to match, especially the meat. I had the #47 Hủ tiếu thập Cẩm -- aka Chicken broth rice noodle soup with everything: Satay Shrimp, Shrimp Cake, BBQ Pork, Tofu, and Ground Pork. I love the fried shrimp cakes so I often order this kind of soup when it's available. It was perfect and I can't wait to go back! My greedy eyes always want to order the Large but this Medium was perfect and the most soup I could possible fit into my belly. Service and ambiance are both good. Booths are a little cramped so your feet will interfere, and there are some mildly obnoxious flashing festive light strings. But it's easy to overlook those hiccups because the food is spot on. I can also recommend the rice dishes from previous visits!

1st visit was last Fall, also a 3 star experience. Tried it…read moreagain today, 3 stars it is. I love supporting businesses like this little food truck in Stittsville. I like the location. (Tucked in on same lot as the Re Read Used book store) Food can be ready in 10 min. I called ahead this time. I ordered a drunken chicken dish that someone had posted was good. I had just worked out so the veg and protein was welcomed. Took it straight home. No sauce. Hmmm. Made the dish very dryish/bland and was something I could have made quickly at home. No Thai zing. A wedge of dry lime. No nuts. Not spicy as requested. It was ok... I ate it all and usually I save half so the portions may disappoint you. The veg and chicken were fine. Noodles, pre cooked/ very overcooked. I would not get this dish again but I'd like to return and try something else another day. $12.50 plus I left a tip. Price = reasonable. I wish they had remembered to pack some sauce though.

This place is Thailicious! A neat permanent food truck spot that offers authentic Thai cuisine. The…read moreowners have taken advantage of an open lot to build up a nice patio for their takeout food. A great spot if you just want to take out or eat outside on a nice sunny day! Tow Hod Tod: The tofu was crispy and sauce served separately. The sauce is an amazing concoction of Thai chilis, peanuts, fish sauce, sugar and more. Serving the tofu separately was key to keep it crispy until you drench it in the homemade sauce. Make sure you pour all the sauce on-top of the tofu, really gives the tofu the right flavour. Pad See Ew with shrimp: Probably the most flavour I've had in a Pad See Ew. Amazing flavour, all the veggies, eggs and rice noodles took in the flavours very well. Was pleasantly surprised with this dish, would recommend! One note, the Pad Thai was a bit too sweet for my liking, would steer people away from that one.

This was an excellent place to stop for a cool drink (both temperature and ingredients) on a hot…read moreafternoon while strolling around Byward Market. The menu displayed very large pictures of all the interesting foods and drinks available here. The tea and chai drinks are delicious. The foods were tempting. We did not order any, but we saw several delivered to customers at nearby tables. Service was polite, friendly, and prompt. Along one of the walls in the dining area, there was a bulletin board where satisfied customers were encouraged to write messages on post-it notes. I guess this would be their equivalent of a Yelp page? There were over 200 notes posted, and barely room for ours. Apart from the fact that you have to actually come in to see them, it's another testimonial to how good and popular this place is.

Sharpfle Waffle in/near the ByWard Market on York St ended up being such a standout stop for me in…read moreOttawa. They specialize in croffles and coffee and both were honestly delicious. The croffles were light, crisp, buttery, and had that perfect balance of texture and flavor that makes you forget you were even trying to avoid carbs in the first place. Totally worth it. When I walked in there was plenty of seating and the space felt warm and inviting. It has a relaxed cafe vibe where you can actually sit down, unwind, and get a little work done without feeling rushed or crowded. The service was friendly, everything tasted fresh, and the atmosphere made it easy to linger. It's a great little spot to treat yourself and recharge while wandering around Ottawa. I would definitely go back.

Update: Mama Mai has their own restaurant now! They closed their kiosk in Bayshore Mall. Their…read morerestaurant is in Bells Corners at 1861 Robertson Rd, Unit #7. They just opened Dec 8, 2025 in the space that was Mr. Pho.

The staff was so friendly and very polite and welcoming. I got the Bun Ho Hue Pho special which was…read moredelicious, I must say more noodles can be added to the dish. The viet sausage summer rolls were to DIE for and the peanut sauce was excellent. I also got the egg yolk coffee which was out of this world!! I ordered Banh Mi the next day and it was so tasty.

I have been wanted to come back since my first experience. Service was quick this time no bad…read morecomplaint and $15 is an amazing price for this breakfast. It even comes with a little bit of fruits. It comes with 2 slice of bacon, 2 sausage, 2 eggs and potatoes. I read on some reviews online that they had hot sauce made in house. It was thick and I enjoyed it with my potatoes but would have been great with eggs. I did not find it too spicy. Just a little kick would be how I would describe it. No I will need to come back for lunch or dinner.

So this Grounded Kitchen is the second location for this restaurant and it opened up in early 2023…read more The first and original location is on Gloucester St. This location on Carling Ave is tucked away in an office building in the Carling Executive Park. It does have plenty of exterior signage though. The space is really cool looking. A bit techno, a bit industrial. Definitely not something I would expect inside an office building. I was hoping to grab a sandwich to go, but the only variety they had was egg salad on a croissant (sitting on the counter) so I passed and got some baked goods instead. I got a cinnamon roll and a brownie (not sure what the individual prices were but together with taxes it was $10.17). The cinnamon roll was good. It had a nice flakiness to it and a potent cinnamon flavour. The brownie was also good, very moist and chocolatey with chocolate chips inside. Admittedly though, it tasted like the Ghirardelli brownie mix from Costco, lol, but hey, I didn't have to make it, haha. Service was friendly and welcoming. Looking around I thought the place would be good for some post-work drinks, but they close at 4:30pm. They then told me that in the next few months they plan to open later on Thursdays and Fridays, so stay tuned for that! There's a parking lot that's shared with the 3 office buildings that make up the Carling Executive Park complex. I believe that the visitors parking spots are free, but not 100% sure since we walked there.

Tamis has the best kamayan in Ottawa!…read more Along with their regular kamayan, they also have seafood, chicken, beef, and vegetarian kamayan options too! It's a huge spread across banana leaves. No forks or spoons necessary; the fun is eating it all with your hands! The regular kamayan includes crispy fried milk fish (bangus), juicy pork bbq, garlic buttered shrimp, crunchy pork spring rolls, sweet mangoes, and perfectly grilled eggplant. I recommend that you switch out the steamed rice for garlic-fried rice. They have the best garlic-fried rice (sinangag) we've ever had! The kamayan dinner is so generous that we had enough to pack up for a whole other meal, and we happily ate the leftovers the next day. Located on Bank Street, this place is family-owned and operated, and they are super community-minded. One of the owners even runs basketball programs for Filipino youth in Ottawa! It's a place that's welcoming to both Filipinos and to those who are trying Filipino food for the first time.

Decent food. The service is exceptionally slow. We had the kamayan feast and it was way smaller…read morethan expected for the price. On a different trip, I tried the chicken inasal which was delicious. Parking on Bank Street is difficult during business hours. The owner is very friendly. He stopped by our table a few times to chat. He seems like a tito (and he looks like he could have been in APO Hiking Society)