4.8 stars out of five for:…read more - my new go to sushi spot in Centretown Ottawa because so far, it is made fresh & tasty - comparable price with other sushi places in the city - nicely & simply packaged - friendly family-run business - relatively fast for made-to-order / drop-in food (picked-up) - last order, forgot to include chopsticks

Great little spot for take out. As the menu says, they mostly offer sushi and poké. I ordered the…read moreKorean fried chicken, the inari sushi (tofu pockets) and a salmon poke bowl with choice of sauces - I went with teriyaki, mayo and Korean chili sauce. Everything was made to order, tasty and really fresh. Highly recommend!

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..

Conveniently located ramen shop near the T&T in Nepean. I got the signature Kimono ramen with extra…read moremeat. The meat was really good, the egg was well seasoned. I don't think it's the best ramen shop in Ottawa but it is good enough that I would return, and it's in a good location.

I'm a fan of Bambu Restaurant, which has the same owners as Kimonos, and I looove Poké as well as…read moreRamen, so it was obvious that I needed to check this place out. I placed an order for pick up over the phone as online ordering isn't an option (yet? Maybe soon since they just recently opened?) and my order was ready for the time I asked for without any issues. The staff was friendly on the phone and in person during my experience. From what I could see in the restaurant, the decor was inviting and there were a few customers enjoying their dine in experience on a Tuesday evening. I got the Salmon Poké Bowl and asked for it to be spicy rather than regular. I got to choose which base I wanted between sushi rice, brown rice or greens. I picked the classic sushi rice. Overall, my bowl came to $28.25 including tax plus tip was extra. A bit pricey for a take out dish, but the sushi grade salmon was delicious and very fresh. There was a good amount of it, too, which I appreciated. It was a nice treat! I would love to try their Ahi Tuna Bowl next and eventually one of their ramen dishes. Currently they have 5 different ramen options and 5 different poké options available on their menu, so a small selection, but you only need a small but great tasting menu to be successful. They also have a variety of appealing appetizers and two dessert options. I'm curious to see if they will expand their menu in the future or keep it simple. Simplicity can be a nice thing when it works well! I will be back again soon!

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.

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 had lunch at Yuzumi and it was delicious!…read more Yuzumi opened in August 2019 and took over the space that was The Bowl. It serves primarily poke/rice bowls, sandwiches, and sushi rolls. I had the Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich with a side salad ($13.95). I loved that the shrimp in the Po Boy was not breaded/deep fried, so it didn't taste greasy or oily at all. The amount of shrimp was good, as I had shrimp in each bite. The sauce had a slight spicy kick to it, and the cabbage slaw added a nice crunchy texture, and a bit of creaminess without being too rich. The bread was dense and it held the sandwich together well, the bread did not get soggy and the sandwich did not fall apart. I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. The side salad was real mixed greens (hurray for no iceberg and no romaine!). It had shredded carrots, cucumbers and grape tomatoes. Vegetables were fresh, and the dressing arrived on the side as requested. The dressing was a sweet and sour vinaigrette, which I enjoyed, as it wasn't too oily. Service was friendly and the place was bright and clean. The layout is unchanged from when the space was The Bowl. It's a very casual eatery for a quick meal, by yourself or with coworkers or friends. Not exactly a romantic spot for a date, IMO. There's one gender-neutral washroom at the back of the restaurant. It was clean. A great place to grab lunch/early dinner (they close at 5pm) if you work at Tunney's Pasture, or live nearby. I'm looking forward to trying their other options! Street parking only.

4 stars because no seating yet when it is very possible outside with a little effort. After that…read morethe food was very good. Bao pork belly was tender, sauce perfect, bun soft. Tacos were good, shells delicate. Great sauces available. Enjoyed the poke bowl. Overall very good stuff.

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.

Very much enjoyed this meal. We got the salmon bowl and tuna bowl which we really enjoyed…read more Especially after reading the reviews we were a bit concerned. But I'm everything was fresh and the flavours really did well to my palate. Although, we did not enjoy the dynamite roll as much. Okay for a fast food sushi bar but we have had much better. Service was great. Super friendly and fast.

I usually do not give reviews unless the food or service is exceptional good or bad. For the…read morechicken bento I ordered here is exceptional bad. The food is worse than I bought from supermarket. The food basically has no flavor. I just ate the gyoza . Wasted $15. I am going to get something else.

The aesthetics of this restaurant is INSANE (in the best way possible). As soon as you step into…read morethe restaurant, the aesthetics will blow you away if you are a anime fan. Visuals on its own I would give this 10 out of 10. The seating arrangements are also very comfortable, not too loud/busy when I went which was during lunch time on a weekend. Comparing it to other ramens I've had in Ottawa, I have to admit it's nothing crazy. After eating it don't expect to be blown away because there are better ramen, but at the same time the flavours are still there so it's not bad! The reason I have to give my experience a 3/5 is not only because of the average tasting ramen, but the service was also lacking... don't get me wrong the staff are very friendly, but after placing our order, we nearly waited for 45 minutes-1 hour. I know it's partly our fault for not following up with the waiters sooner, but we're pretty understanding people and we don't like confrontation when it's not needed. But around that 45 minutes mark, I had to say something because your girl was STARVED. Stomach growling and everything. The staff finally checked for us and they said they've JUST placed the order in... however the waiter was super nice and when we went to pay at the end, he apologized and defaulted us to not provide any tips given the long wait- which was much appreciated.

The ramen was standard fare. The price is standard for Ottawa ramen. The portion is filling though,…read moreyou don't have to order extra noodles to feel full unlike some other ramen places. The service was so-so, not the most attentive. Parking on Preston is always a headache, especially in winter when there is snow. For the hassle of parking vs the meal I probably won't go back anytime soon.