I had the most awesome Poké Bowl at Le Poké Station. They are a chain from Quebec and at the time…read moreof the writing of this review, this location is their only one in Ottawa. It's in The Glebe. UberEats was having a BOGO deal and that's how I got around to trying them. It was $20.05 for a Chef's Choice Chicken Katsu bowl, buy one get one free! It had rice, salad, pineapple, mango, avocado, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and edamame. I chose the spicy mayo sauce. And also requested no sesame seeds, which wasn't a problem at all. The Chicken Katsu cutlet was a good size and was nice and crispy. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the vegetables were all fresh. The flavours went well together and I loved the different tastes and textures. The sauce wasn't excessive in amount (which I appreciated as I hate it when my food is drenched in sauce) and was creamy with a hint of kick (but wasn't too spicy). All around a delicious meal. Portion size was good. Not skimpy. Staff were friendly and nice at pickup. There are some tables to eat in, although I got my food to go. Street parking only.

I would say that Wassabi lime mayo it's a really delicious sauce. I find the sauce to be so…read moreimportant to enjoy a poke bowl. The ingredients are all very fresh. All the vegetables looked freshly cut, and we're not at all soggy and were very crisp. There is a little bit the two little sashimi for me given that a bowl is almost $20. It was a bit surprising how little fish got. Like any other bullshit like a burrito? It really depends on how much the person chooses to fill the bowl. I got two items on if I don't get one free deal, and one was substantially filled more than other. For $20, if it's gonna be low amounts of fish, then I really think they should invest in some premium items, such as fried onions or more seaweed, or kimchi, or some thing that makes it feel a little bit less basic. It really is just your bare essentials vegetables with some salad and sushi rice. Delicious still, just might not be at full price and wait for uber eats coupon or something.

Smoothie bowls! Yaaaasss! So for $9.97 you can make a custom smoothie bowl. You choose your base…read moreand toppings. The base is 95% fruit and 5% water, so super healthy! So for my bowl I got as the base strawberries, peaches and mango. I got granola on the bottom and also on top (this is the default how they make their bowls). I also got strawberries, bananas and peaches as toppings, along with jellies (the type you get in bubble tea), a white chocolate fish tail (coloured orange) and whipped cream. They also put on a pretty butterfly wafer. The hubster got strawberries, pineapple and mango as his base. Granola on the top and bottom, like mine. He got blueberries, chocolate chips, cashews, slivered almonds and sunflower seeds as his toppings. And also whipped cream. They didn't give him a butterfly wafer though, lol. I feel special ;) They also have pre-set bowls, with fun names like Drunken Monkey, if you don't want to create your own. My bowl was delicious! And so filling. Staff were really nice and friendly. The inside is very pretty with areas to take nice pictures. I think Insta Bolz is a reference to Instagram because the inside is very Instagram-friendly. I love that all their packaging is compostable. There are a few bistro tables out front, as well as some picnic tables. The store is along a strip of shops at the base of the University of Ottawa Annex Residence. It's next to an Anytime Fitness, but along the strip there's also a South Street Burger, Thai Express, Sushi Man, Food Frenz and Starbucks. Street parking only. It's not in a part of town that I frequent, but seriously, if I was still a uni student and lived in this area, I would be at Insta Bolz all the time!

Pancakes sucked lots and service was slow…read more Bathrooms also looked out of a horror movie and were awfully dirty and grim. No toilet paper and everything dirty and over priced.

Was in the area and looking for some takeout to bring home. Noticed this place sticking out like a…read moresore thumb so I had a glance at the menu and decided to drop in to place an order. I believe this is the old tapas bar that was a Spanish place for a bit, though I could be mistaken on the Spanish place. It's a small little space but it's nice in there. When I came in to place an order there was a group of 6 or so people taking their time to pay their bills. The server looked at me, smiled and mouthed sorry to me. We both smiled and after everybody paid let them know that there was nothing to apologize for. After going over the menu a couple of times there was a combo with 3 proteins to choose and 2 sides. I opted for this to try a few things. I ended up getting rice, macaroni, chicken katsu, Hawaiian beef, and white fish. I paid up and in about 10 minutes, they had me packed and ready to go. The bag was pretty hefty and I made my way home. I popped it open and it looked decent. It came with 3 sauces as well which was nice. It reminded me of something I'd get takeout from a place with counter service but I wish I knew the white fish was fried or I would have opted for something else to avoid having 2 fried items. First bite, the chicken katsu was OK. I decided to try the white fish and it wasn't my favourite. I tried it with the yellow sauce and it was a bit better. I tried a bit of the macaroni and kind of bland. Rice was a bit overcooked as well. I made my way back to the beef as that was recommended to be very tender. It was...OK. All in all a bunch of OK items. It kind of reminded me of something that'd be in the food counter behind a buffet counter. Unsure I liked anything enough to really want to come back but then I think I saw loco moco as well so may eventually make my way back. Super friendly staff and a really cool atmosphere.

Tried this place yesterday the service is always great has they have two restaurant in the same…read morelocation. The employee convince me to try it. Tried the two meat plate, the Mahi-Mahi was excellent and the fried chicken also as for the side it needs improvement. Macaroni salad was very bland missing spice and over cooked, a big ball of sticky rice would also need some improvement.

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.

I forgot how dangerous build-your-own is :'(…read more I've been wanting to try this Paradise Poké for so long! When its first location opened on Bank, I'd always walk past but they'd be sold out. I finally got to try this location after seeing them on UberEats and wow, did I ever pay for it haha I got the build-your-own poké (BYOP) bowl, which already starts at $21.95 before taxes, fees, and tip. I got it with sushi rice, double ahi tuna (an extra $6.75), all the mix-ins (cucumber, green onion, sweet onion, and sesame seeds), miso ginger and coco-wasabi cream sauces, purple cabbage, edamame, radish, pickled daikon, and crispy shallots. It was so loaded and I finished everything but the rice, but in hindsight I don't know if I really needed the double tuna. They were nice, big, meaty chunks, but I do wish they were marinated instead of just plain ahi tuna. The rice was good and warm when it came, but I really didn't need that much of it. The veggies were all great and fresh. The pickled daikon was surprisingly sweeter and not as sour as I imagined it would be. The crispy shallots were a nice addition, and even though I had two other onions in my bowl, I didn't feel like the onion flavour was overpowering. The sauces were good but not as flavourful as I expected or would've liked. I would've loved to taste the wasabi a bit more, but it was very, very mild and not at all spicy, in my opinion. I didn't quite taste the miso, either. Loved the option to customize, they definitely use quality ingredients and have don't skimp on the portions, and I was full and satisfied. I don't think it was quite worth the price I paid, but I'm glad I tried it! It ended up being a comparable price to the prime rib I actually thought I ordered (watch out for those multiple UberEats carts haha).. I'm sure they were very confused with the "medium rare and horseradish on the side please" note on the order LOL Next time it would make much more sense to go in person to avoid all the extra fees on third-party delivery services.

Fantastic healthy asian fusion establishment in the trendy Westboros neighbourhood! All the…read moreingredients are fresh and your bowl is built right in front of you similar to Subway / Harvey's. The bowl & cutlery are all compostable too! My only two quips vs this business is: 1. Charging $20 for a bowl of sushi/brown rice with an asian fusion mix of fixings is very pricey, compare this to a $9 rotisserie chicken, or a $13 medium pizza, or a $17 order of perogies? $20 is very expensive! 2. This business also lacks restroom facilities. There's a simple counter and chairs if you want to dine-in, but then you're on your own to go elsewhere if you need to the restrooms. I will definitely be a regular customer at this business, but it'll be no more than once every other week, only because I can't afford to go more often!

I live for the one punch salmon here. So good. I appreciate that they accommodated my request for…read moreless packaging.

I love this place because it's the first time I had a burrito with sashimi. I will say a lot has…read morechanged since the pandemic and the service was lackluster this time. The first time I went in 2016 we ate inside, had some drinks. Ottawa can be a bit of a letdown food scene wise but for me this was a shiny spot. This time, in Sept 2022, I stopped in to go the tuna burrito, asked for a side of pickled ginger and soy sauce. It's a great concept, a bit on the pricier side but it's sashimi so I get it. It's a fun place to stop by, I hope they pick up more business.

WOW WOW! Honestly what a hidden gem in the neighborhood! It's a small spot, mostly for takeout, but…read morewow the teri poke bowl I got was AMAZING. Super filling, generous portion, and a fair price! Usually poke spots overload you with rice but not here you get a good balance of everything with plenty of fair options. I'll definitely be going back and I really hope they keep thriving! They also have a café with pastries and from what I saw they even offer some breakfast options.

Stopped in for lunch on my way into the office yesterday and it was my first time here, although…read morewe've ordered delivery a few times during the pandemic. IT's a husband and wife team and they are so cute! I had the spicy tuna sushi with cucumber, avocado, tobiko and crushed tempura flakes. Yum! It was ready in a few minutes, but they had a lot of pre-made sushi ready to go, too, so I recommend stopping in if you're in a rush and need a quick bite.

This is a great option for takeaway lunch or dinner if you're staying in the area. I stopped in to…read morepick up dinner and there were still some premade options available. I opted for vegetable tempura and a BC roll which they made in under 10 minutes. The owners were friendly and it was clean inside. I also appreciated their wall art. I would definitely come back.