No way of checking until you get home but restaurant got order wrong. Was supposed to have Cantonese Chow Mein but got chicken balls instead. I've been trying to replace my original Chinese restaurant for over 2 years and was hoping they might be the one. The other parts of our order were very good so I may just try them one more time to see of their Chow Mein is up to scratch. My order i.d. was 91282 read more

My husband and I had dinner here and it was excellent. I had the Beef and Spring rolls Vermicelli ($12.75) from the Vietnamese menu, while my husband had the Combination Plate with General Tao Chicken and Mixed Vegetables ($14.75) from the Chinese menu. The grilled beef and spring rolls vermicelli was legit! It was so tasty. The beef was flavourful and also moist and juicy, yet lean and not fatty nor gristely at all. The best of all worlds! I loved the beef and cannot rave enough about it. The spring rolls were good too. Crispy on the outside, with ground pork, vermicelli, onions and carrots inside. The wrapper was the more common wheat wrapper as opposed to the rarer rice paper wrapper, which is in my opinion more delicious, but admittedly not as popular here in Ottawa. The vermicelli was perfectly cooked, and the accompanying vegetables (cucumber, carrots, lettuce and mint) were fresh. I asked for no bean sprouts. I also asked for no fish sauce and was asked if I wanted peanut sauce instead, and I accepted. The peanut sauce was delicious. It didn't have that hoisin flavour that some peanut sauces have that I don't like. It wasn't too rich, but was full of peanut flavour. The portion size of the vermicelli bowl was good too. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. My husband's dish was very Westernized Chinese Food, but it was good for what it was. I had a piece of the General Tao Chicken and it was a bit spicy, but mostly sweet. I liked it. The mixed vegetables were good, but nothing remarkable IMO. I found the chicken fried rice a bit on the salty side. My husband enjoyed his meal though. I think that Vietnamese food is their specialty and more authentic. The Chinese food is more Westernized. Given that this restaurant is in a strip mall in Kanata North, I think the Westernized food is to accomodate the desires of the local clientele. They have chopsticks as part of the place settings, but also forks and knives ;) Service was courteous and efficient. Decor is simple and it's a very casual eatery. It is wheelchair accessible. They serve wine and beer. If you're in Kanata North and craving some good Vietnamese food, you don't have to travel far, there's Phu-Yen! With all due respect, I was a bit surprised to find this gem in a nondescript strip mall in suburbia ;) Lots of free parking in the strip mall. read more

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The food comes fast which is great for a quick lunch. Portions are alright- lots of noodles, maybe a bit more meat would be better. read more

Phu-Yen Restaurant - the interior of the restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Kanata, Ontario

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I dropped by this restaurant for lunch and the place fills up very quickly. It's been awhile since I've come back here I remember why. I ordered a 18(something) I can't remember off the top of my head but I found the meal really oily. I've had the pho here and it's ok. There are a lot of better places in town for it. The service is fast and the food comes fast as well but it's just not that good. read more

Solid broth, consistent rice noodles, nice portions. Im from Toronto so price is a little steep for the size $11.75 gets you a medium vs large in Toronto. Although there aren't many alternatives so this is the best you can get Opened by cantonese so interesting to see them able to make it pretty authentic. read more

Have been a big fan of this little restaurant for years now! The place is small but very clean with helpful and friendly staff. We order takeout a lot as well. Try the roll your own wraps with chicken and beef - you won't be disappointed!! read more

My kids and I love Chinese food and have tried many places. Mostly disappointed due to one reason or another. We are vegetarians so there is always a quality issue or our food gets mixed with meat. We absolutely loved this place and were super impressed with food quality and taste. Highly recommend it. read more

This is a good restaurant and one of our goto places for group takeout at lunch for work. I don't usually eat in, but doing so when busy is a bit cramped. It's fairly small inside and they have a good number of tables. The food is good, I especially like the crispy batter on the lemon chicken. read more

A favourite regular with great view food and also tasty Chinese meals. If you have not tried it, you are missing one the best meals in Kanata. read more

Phu Yen is a small restaurant. The owners make it even smaller by cramming as many tables into the place as possible. I have eaten there many times and rather enjoyed the experience (6 out of 10) but today it felt wrong. We ordered spring rolls and egg rolls that were delivered within 2 minutes of ordering which of course means that they were already to go ... and for how long?. Before we finished the first roll, the soup arrived. The soup (rare beef) was over cooked (the beef) and the broth was bland. So In summary - cramped, rushed and food not good. I will not be going back. read more

I ordered a dinner online, at 5.45. I was told the meal would be ready at 6.20 and so I showed up at 6.30. My dinner was given to me at 7.10, which is unacceptable. We ordered four dinners- one was too bland, the spicy dinner was mildly spicy and my satay dinner had no taste of the satay sauce. That is it for me with this takeout restaurant read more

Last two meals were not good. Prior to epidemic would've given 5 star for meal but quality is not good in takeout. Ordered 181 and noodles were stuck to the middle of pan - like glue - just a lump with peppers and beef on top. Ordered 111 and fried rice was GREASY - same for dried up chicken balls - the almond ding and eggroll were ok only. read more

I'm always scared of places that does Chinese and Vietnamese at the same time. I can definitely day they do not do their Chinese well. The dishes are not particularly flavourful not were the portions that great for the price. I would come back for the pho tho. It's very consistent and exactly what you would expect. Decently value as well. read more

Just awesome. I used to eat hear regularly for lunch when I worked in the neighbourhood, and just went back last night for a NYE dinner with friends! Totally awesome, there's a reason it's always full, and why it was given best restaurant in Kanata in 2010 and has been nominated again for 2012. read more

Good variety in food and well priced. Hot and fast my go to place for lunch. It is a small place and has been at this location longer than I have. read more

Good Vietnamese place, you get a decent meal for under $10. Fills up quickly at lunch time. Take out is ready within 10 minutes.

Always reliable great Chinese-Vietnamese food has made this restaurant a regular with our family. The personal warm service is also a hallmark of this location and we always so look forward to meeting and being greeted by the owners and staff. A really nice addition to Kanata North !! read more

Too small, not ideal for large groups to go out with. Food is decent; nothing special, at times, I found it to be bland. I personally find the ambience to not be welcoming. This is a cheap joint best for takeout. read more

Great Pho. Great price. Service is extremely fast. Servers not very friendly but do a great job otherwise. I now go once a week for pho for lunch. Rice wraps also outstanding. read more

Pick up order ready quickly. Had a full order of Cantonese noodles that wasn't filled to the top of the container like most Chinese/Vietnamese restaurants. Would've been 5 stars if that container was filled. Deep fried spring rolls delicious. read more

Decent pho and Chinese food but be warned it fills up quick during lunch.

Just alright. Not special. If having food delivered be prepared to wait about an hour and a half. Not recommended.