I've been here twice so far. I've always had a good experience. This hot pot isn't all you can eat…read more You need to order each dish separately plus pay for access to the sauce station. The broth is flavorful, the meat is high quality and with large portions. I don't like having to pay for the sauce station but overall this is my favorite hot pot in Ottawa presently. We got a two sided soup, 2 plates of meat, bamboo, tofu, lotus root, cabbage, mushrooms and access to the sauce and the price came to about $100 before tax and tip.

Thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable seating, the restaurant is on the smaller end but it's kept…read moreclean & tidy. Food quality overall is good. It ends up being more expensive than other AYCE locations when you tally up the dishes, but you do have the option to choose "half portions" (menu pricing is for full portion). Eating what we normally would at Happy Lamb, our bill came to about $187 with tip for 2 people. Note: $20 VIP card for VIP pricing does not apply to half portions, only full.

A popular Chinese hotpot chain restaurant. It's an all you can eat style where you pay for the…read morebroth and "everything else" is included with some premium items that you pay extra. I got a 2 sided broth to share and paid extra for the beef. For two people it came to about $90. I'd say this is a good value restaurant. I would return for the overall value for the price, but it's not the best hot pot restaurant.

had to wait over an hour for a table... and low-key still so worth! they had all the ingredients I…read morecould want, and some lovely lil appetizers included as well. including the pork rolls in the AYCE deal is so crazy generous. their hand pulled noodles and their rice noodles were so excellent. we did individual pots which was so peaceful cuz I didn't have to fight people for the perfectly cooked rice cakes. really cute really excellent

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.

They are cash and debit card only. Service is great and…read morefood is pretty good. If you are in the neighborhood definitely worth a try. There is a bubble tea place across the street from it at the corner, I suggest getting bubble tea first and then go eat noodles.

We went in to order takeout for dinner. I chose Singapore Meifun and my husband chose a congee with…read moremiscellaneous things together with an order of the giant fried donut called "Beef Tongue". The food had to travel two hours back to our vacation spot, but it tasted good after we heated it up. I'd eat there if ever in Ottawa again. They don't accept Amex so keep that in mind if you have to deal with foreign exchange fees on other cards.

I suppose this spot is as good as it gets for an Izakaya…read more The food was good both times went. Happy hour deals are great. The food is generally pretty tasty - notable the curry tonkatsudon. As for the small plates, they could generally be better for the price, but thought they are good overall All in all, I do enjoy coming here - especially with friends as it makes for a great atmosphere.

Great spot for food in Ottawa along Bank St! One of the better spots for Japanese izakaya. They…read morehave a great happy hour on weekdays until 7pm. I got the chicken karage and octopus (takowasa). Chicken was well portioned and fried well. Takowasa tasted fresh and came with a good amount of seaweed.

I was on my way shopping and my GPS alerted me that there was major congestion up ahead. I was…read morealready starting to feel hungry, so I asked myself, should I sit in traffic all hangry or should I pull into the plaza and get something to eat? I decided on the latter. I had been to all the restaurants in the plaza before except for Chinese Dragon BBQ, so I figured why not check it out. Now I consider myself quite adventurous when it comes to food, but after reviewing the menu at Chinese Dragon BBQ, I have realized that my adventurousness is limited to spices/flavours and methods of cooking, and maybe fruits and vegetables. When it comes to unusual animals or unusual body parts of usual animals, I am much less adventurous. Pig ears, beef aortas, lamb kidneys, and duck heads? I think I'll pass, lol. I ended up ordering a plate of dumplings stuffed with pork, eggs, and chives ($10.99). The dumplings were boiled, and I got 10 of them. I was asked if I wanted soy sauce or black vinegar as dipping sauce, and I went with the vinegar. The dumplings had a good amount of filling in them - ground pork, scrambled eggs and chopped chives. The outside was nice and chewy and not overly thick. They were good, but I have had better dumplings elsewhere. However, it's obvious that dumplings are not the specialty here and it's organ meats on skewers and other such exotic things for which they are known. Service was good. They brought me a whole water pitcher for myself. I drink a lot of water, so I loved this. The restaurant is clean looking and a good size. It's in the same plaza as Food Basics, Nando's, Shoppers Drug Mart and Tutti Frutti. Lots of free parking. This restaurant is not my jam, but if you're looking for Chinese BBQ with items like those I mentioned earlier then this is your place. I have not been to any other restaurant in Ottawa where I have seen these things on the menu. After I left, the traffic had cleared up, so I'm glad I stopped in to get some food. I didn't find it fantastic, but I have no regrets! :)

Chinese Dragon BBQ is located in the same strip mall as Food Basics along Merivale, next to a…read morenoodle shop I'd previously reviewed. They're owned by the same people and often move food between the two shops. Chinese Dragon BBQ is the larger of the two siblings, being able to accommodate not only 4 times the amount of people but also a larger menu, featuring - you guessed it - Chinese (not dragon) BBQ. It also has more traditional Northern Chinese stir-frys and hot pots. Many of the options are spicier than the run-of-the-mill Chinese food (which is more of the Southern Chinese variety) but just as good. We've been twice now, once for the BBQ and the second time for the stir-frys and hot pot. The BBQ items, which come skewered, were a bit pricey, about $3+ per, and salty. Thus the second time, we focused mainly on the other items. We bought the Soft-Shelled Crab Fried Rice and a fish hot pot that didn't have an English name associated with it. They were reasonably priced and tasty. However, all of the food we ordered seem to be very greasy. My favourite was the fried rice. The seasoning was perfect with a good amount of "wok-air" but as soon as it cooled down, you could taste (and see) the amount of oil there. Similarly, a thick layer of oil could be found in the hot pot, which isn't terrible when hot but doesn't make you feel great afterwards. The service is, for the most part, attentive, making sure your water is filled and that you have everything you need. They come to check on you quite often but sometimes, you'll have to put in some effort to flag them down, especially if you're seated in a inconspicuous spot (you choose your own seats if it's not too busy). If you're looking to experience a different kind of Chinese food, it's worth a shot - we'll probably be back too since they carry dishes that few other restaurants have. It may not be the best idea for your health to go often though...

Hunan food is fantastic…read more Very authentic Great food profile Super service, friendly staff Nice decor for small corner restaurant Also make great tea and plays nice Chinese HK Pop music LOL

Food is great for a Chinese stomach. Service is also good. Lovely restaurant with lots of delicious…read moredishes! Loved it!

I come here all the time since it's a close and convenient spot from my place. It's a family owned…read morerestaurant where you order and pay first at the counter and then help yourself to water/tea/utensils and sit down at a table. They will call you or bring your food out once ready. I can't say the pork bone soup is as good as the ones in Toronto but it's pretty decent and convenient for me. I've also tried the seafood pancake and spicy rice cakes and both were yummy. I noticed they have jam pong (spicy seafood noodles) and I would love to try that next!! When I go for dinner on week nights, I feel like it has been consistently busy-ish but not so busy that we can't get a table. You can also grab take out here. Attached to the restaurant is a small grocery/convenience store that sells Korean food and snacks.

I absolutely love this place. It is one of the few places in the city that still has a really…read morefamily restaurant vibe, and that everything is made by your parents. The prices for all the food is a bit more higher priced, but they have nice big portions. Would definitely suggest the Dolsot Bibimbop if you like having meat and a nice crisp fried egg! I haven't dined in (because of covid) but they have decent take out and delivery options. If you're going for take out, would definitely recommend dropping by the grocery store right beside it!

probs the best HK food you can find in town. I like their…read moreboiled chicken with dipping sauce, roasted duck, wonton noodles, crispy rice bowls and the Chung Fun. I feel like it it no longer the best I had there due to change of chef or etc but this place is still very good. Glad they moved closer to town.

Out here for a lunar new year dinner . Quickly getting into the pros and cons my usual style…read more Pros 1. Service : prompt , only one out of 9 dishes was misplaced 2. Variety : the menu in font 6 calibri for 4 pages : front and back ....like ross says 3. Presentation : lack of greens but yes 4. Flavor : spring rolls ace but the duck died for no reason Cons Parking : busy street , busy place , bang on the intersection Space: a little bit constrained , constant fear that a bowl of soup might land on you Overall my ranking of dishes Spring roll : fresh crispy and batter had adequate sweetness , Chicken in black bean sauce : fresh veggies and chicken in very flavorful sauce Prawn dumplings : steamed , tasty Noodle : crisp fried , crispy even in broth Fish in lemon sauce : battered fish was good , lemon sauce gave me cough syrup vibes but maybe that's only me Duck soup