25/12/24 We haven't been to this restaurant for a while, so…read morewe decided to have Korean food and come here on Christmas Day. The food was good, with enough quantity to eat and take home as leftovers. We were a party of nine taking the regular (not BBQ), so they put two tables together for us. Our only complaint about that was that the tables were not the same height. The amenities (restrooms) were not very pleasant, as the trash cans looked as if they have not been emptied in a month (they were overflowing), and there was toiled paper on the floor. In addition, the floor did not look very clean. Food: 4 | Service: 3 | Atmosphere: 2 Recommended dishes: Beef Ribs, Miso Soup Kid-friendliness: There aren't any meals for kids, so you would mostly likely get a couple of dishes and get plates to share.

The food was scrumptious when I went here. I particularly had the kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew) and…read morethe fried mandu. The kimchi stew was amazing and had generous portions of pork. The side dishes were also quite good! My mandu were slightly burnt/over fried but the delicious and unique filling paired with the good sauce provided made it fine. My only issue is that when I try and return, craving their hearty kimchi stew on a cold day, their hours don't match what's posted online or on the paper outside their restaurant? For example, there's a paper sign on the door that says they take a break from x-3pm , on a day I was reallly looking forward to the comforting stew and warm vibes. I check at 3pm and their OPEN sign is off, alright maybe they need a minute or 2, so I do some rounds and pass by it a few times with it still being closed, I go back home and come back around 4:30 which is well past their reopening time and it's still closed. I gave up cause I was starving and went elsewhere. If this could be updated or made more clear then this review would be much higher. I love the food and it's genuinely authentic Korean food but it's frustrating having plans to go for lunch or even an early dinner and having them squashed by an inconsistent hours schedule.

You have to order two proteins or a similar combo if you go veggie. You get unlimited sides. The…read moremain platter had egg, sweet corn, garlic and kimchi. If you don't manage the heat the egg will burn and the sweet corn will go south on you and I've never had hot kimchi. The meats weren't seasoned but were high quality. The short ribs if you are expecting Galbi they were unseasoned. K-Pop playing in the background was good and the service was absolutely outstanding. Refills or anything you want was instantly there and it seems the whole staff tag teams the restaurant and makes sure everyone is happy. I can't believe I ate it all. I will definitely be back but will have the kimchi in a bowl cold.

Initially, we had planned to go to Sammies for dumplings but they were booked for the entire night…read more Fortunately for my hubby and I, Daldongnae had room for us. Entering the space is like leaving the area completely. The decor intending to give an ancient village vibe is effective. While our waiter was not the best, overhearing other waiters and the warm welcome when we entered let us know that he may have been having an off day. We barbecued only beef and we had a few sides in addition to the banchan: Ginseng rice, Korean rolled omelette, and a kimchi pancake. If ordering items to bbq was not mandatory, I would come for the sides alone. The experience is pricey, but worth the expense. Plan accordingly! We enjoyed our time there and left very full!

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.

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

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

Little Korean restaurant that offers different Korean dishes other than Korean bbq…read more We were just visiting Ottawa from Calgary and invited a friend to dine with us here. The atmosphere was very family friendly and the service was great. The food cam rout quickly and the portion sizes are large. We truly enjoyed every dish - my favorite being the ddakjjim(chicken stew with noodles) and their pajeon(seafood pancake). Most of the dishes we ordered were spicy, which I enjoyed, but if you or your group would like a less spicy experience - just make sure to let the servers know. They are very accomodating and will make sure your not breathing fire after a couple of spoonfuls. Would definitely come back when we are in Ottawa and craving Korean food. And definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family.

Ordered seafood pancake,it was disgusting hardly any vegetables mostly fake crab stick a very few…read moretiny canned shrimp greasy almost volcano hot not tasty at all left almost all of it unbeaten inedible worst k pancake ever revolting will never go back .

First visit tonight and I really enjoyed the ambience. Quiet, cozy, and welcoming since we came…read moreabout an hour before closing so it wasn't busy. The restaurant is clean and tidy, which made the experience even more pleasant. Service was attentive, though with only a few tables it's hard to fully judge. Still, everything we needed was taken care of. The food was fresh, portions were generous, and prices felt fair. I especially appreciated that their pancake wasn't overly oily like you often find elsewhere. Dishes leaned on the milder side which made it easy to enjoy everything. The kimchi was a little salty, but the pickled radish was a nice balance. Big plus: they serve Asahi draft, which you don't see everywhere. One small miss was the sundubu being accidentally left off our order, but no big deal, just an excuse to come back and try it next time along with the Kalbi. Seating was comfortable, and I loved the individual wireless table lamps at each table which added a nice touch. Overall, a great first experience and I would definitely return to explore more of the menu.

TL;DR: The server pressured us to tip and said "If you don't tip, I can't serve you next time," and…read moreconfirmed that we would not be allowed to return. We visited this place during lunch as a group of four. The server did not provide the lunch special menu initially, so we had to ask for it. She also rarely checked on our table and did not keep our water refilled, so the service was not exceptional. After we split the bill, the server confronted us about tipping and repeatedly asked why two people did not tip. One person ended up tipping due to the pressure, while the other did not. The server then said, "If you don't tip, I can't serve you next time." even after three of four people at our table tipped. When the person asked if that meant they couldn't come back to the restaurant, she said yes. The suggested tip started at 18% for lunch. If refusing service or banning customers for not tipping is restaurant policy, it should be clearly stated before customers order. The food itself was bland and lacked authentic Korean flavors. Overall, the experience was extremely uncomfortable and disappointing.

Everything was pretty good; however, the spice could have been kicked up a little bit…read more My biggest complaint isn't really a complaint but a heads up: they don't do family style meals which is really strange for Korean restaurants. So, I would only go back to In's Kitchen if I was by myself (or someone with whom I wasn't close) and wanted a simple lunch. That said, the food was good and the service was friendly.

I love Korean food, so was excited to hear about a new Korean restaurant. I got some takeout for my…read morehusband and I for dinner and overall the food was really good, but I found the prices a bit high, but I guess everything is expensive these days. I got the Beef Bulgogi Dinner ($22) and the Dakgalbi Dinner ($22). The Beef Bulgogi Dinner came with beef bulgogi, salad, Kimchi, pickled radishes, rice and a canned drink (I got a grapefruit Bubly). The Dakgalbi Dinner came with rice, a salad and a canned drink (I got a strawberry Bubly). I asked for no sesame seeds in the food and this request was gladly accommodated. The Beef Bulgogi was tasty. The meat was lean and not gristley like at some places. There was a tad too much onions in this dish for my liking, but it was still very good and and huge hit with my husband. The Dakgalbi was a bit spicy, nothing crazy though, not even lip tingles, lol, just a bit of a kick. The chicken was dark meat, but not too fatty. It had cabbage, sweet potatoes and rice cakes shaped like tubes. It was delicious. I loved the soft and chewy rice cakes. The salads were mostly shredded cabbage with pickled radishes. The salad dressing, served on the side by default, was a tangy citrus dressing. I really enjoyed it and loved that it came on the side without me having to request it that way. The cabbage was crunchy and fresh. The rice was purple rice and tasted good. The kimchi was mild, crunchy and not too pungent. I liked it. The pickled radishes were good too, not too sour. Service was courteous and friendly. They make the food to order. I'm really hoping they add Japchae to the menu and they are able to make it without sesame seeds, since at most restaurants it's premade and covered in sesame seeds and I can never have it, lol. In's Kitchen is across from the University of Ottawa Henderson Residences and very close to the campus. I'm sure it's popular with the students. The inside of the restaurant nice and it's more spacious than you would expect from looking at it from the outside. There's some outdoor seating as well. Street parking only.

$30 dinner all you can eat including dumplings, Korean pickled veg, two types of sushi,and chicken…read morebeef and pork you cook for yourself. Restaurant is dirty and decrepit, staff are nice but untrained and the food is tasty but basic. Not bad but not great. 3.5 stars

Good overall experience. Korean BBQ was good and the cut of meat was ok. The smoke was not so bad…read moreand there was a good aeration in the room. I would skip the sushi dishes as they are not the best. Just stick to the meat and you'll be fine. Will be back for sure.

I noticed this place open a few days ago and dropped in at lunch a few days later…read more The place looks like it's still being renovated but looks decent so far. I looked around and I thought you could only get a large order of fried chicken and was about to walk out the door but after asking about it the person working mentioned a lunch special. It's 5 pieces of boneless fried chicken, fries and 1 can of pop for $12.99. They really need a better lunch special but I decided to go with this. 10 minutes later and I had my lunch special and was out the door. I wasn't asked how I wanted the chicken and I did see 3 sauces on the counter. They did toss some seasoning on it before packing but I didn't get a good look at it. I decided to try it as is. I got home and was excited to try this. Chicken pieces weren't small but weren't large either. They seemed a bit bland but the fries were well seasoned and really crispy. The chicken was pretty crispy as well. Overall it was OK, probably one of the better fried chickens in the area. If you have a craving, give this place a try but there's a few places in town I do enjoy more. They did just recently open so they might still be working out the kinks. I'll probably head back another time in the future. If you have a fried chicken craving and are in the area, give this place a try! If you get it sauced let me know how it is!

Not bad fried chicken, though without the toppings, I think it would be a little bland, it's not…read moreflavourful chicken. It's my first foray into Korean fried chicken and I wasn't exactly disappointed but I wasn't exactly "wowed" either. I got the Golden Cheese chicken pieces, a small order. The cheese is a combination of real grated cheese (unsure of the kind, sorry) and Kraft Dinner (?) powder. I think it is a generous amount of chicken for a small order, I think I was served 10 various pieces for $21.99 + tip. I know that it is considered 'pricey' but these aren't small Buffalo chicken wings. They're decent sized drumsticks, actual wings, etc.. I could not finish it and will be bringing the leftovers home for my boyfriend to try. I would go back to try the "Golden Mustard" flavour/sauce, so I am not writing "Golden One Fried Chicken" off just yet.

Enjoyed our dinner here. Service was excellent - there when we needed them, but not hovering…read more We ordered Platter(B) which easily fed 3 people, two of which are good eaters! :-D Our fourth person took a Gluten Free option - and I have to say - they showed great care and clearly stated what they would do to ensure that meal was gluten free - very appreciated. We all enjoyed our meal and enjoyed a wonderful chat. It was a Monday night around 7, so we had the place almost to ourselves.

The tuna poke bowl was amazing. Everything was fresh and there were a lot…read moreOf good sides such as corn, avocado, cabbage, cucumber, roe and something crunchy served on rice. I went with a spicy sauce and a bit of sushi sauce (a teriyaki like sauce). That was extra for $2. I think the owners have changed. The interior has been renovated since I last went years ago. I think the quality has gone up significantly. Highly recommend!