Wow! This is my new favourite restaurant. This restaurant…read morereminds me a tad of The Melting Pot in the states, where you cook at the table using fondue oil, cheese and choco. But this elevates that process and is Japanese, which is one of my favourite flavour profiles. The ambiance is so nice. There are screens between the tables so that you can cook and eat in private, which I really appreciated. Being new to the process and restaurant, I felt so fortunate to have Jarred as my server. He explained how everything worked and was so patient with me. Basically, you pay one price for all you can eat...and it's such a bargain! There are so many meats, sides and even desserts to choose from. Jarred helped me choose and was so patient explaining everything that had been marinated in soy sauce and was not gluten free. I was disappointed I couldn't have beef, so he told me he would grab some brisket without the marinade. I ended up ordering that brisket, shrimp and sausage for the meat. The sides were sweet potato in a brown sugary sauce, corn, pineapple, and rice. I can say that the sausage was my favourite, had a nice sweetness to it and different from the typical sausage you get elsewhere. You use the grill to cook everything which is so much more fun than just sitting and waiting for the food to arrive. Everything was so fresh and just tasted amazing. The grilled pineapple was divine! Jarred also suggested I order the Bibimbap. It was a dish with seaweed, veggies, and an egg on top. It tasted like an amazing sushi roll. I also had an UME pineapple drink. You can add an extra oz of alcohol for just $2. It was delicious. There are always staff around and they clear dishes you are finished with super fast. Everything moves there like a well-oiled machine. For dessert, I had this little creme brulee, which was just the right size not to overstuff your tummy. So amazing all warm and bubbly after it sat on the grill. One of the best I've ever had. While writing this review, I discovered there is a location relatively close to where I live in Waterloo. I will definitely be going. This isn't just an extraordinary dinner, it was an extraordinary experience. Perfect food, perfect service, and such a great value! This would be so fun for a date night or night out with friends. I will definitely frequent this restaurant, LOVE it! This location also has a parking lot, which is most welcome in Ottawa!

Good food, good service, good ambiance Received a phone…read morecall letting us know that are table is ready

My only issue with Gyubee Japanese Grill is that it's really a Korean BBQ place. That said, the…read morefood is good ...because Korean bbq is good. lol Standard process: order meats, grill at your table, enjoy. A nice surprise is the mini crème brûlée desserts that they offer and the popsicles.

Amazing! restaurant was clean, service was great and the food was fantastic! Our favourites were…read morethe prime kalbi and the garlic marinated beef. Also highly recommend the peach mojito for a drink!

When it comes to sushi in Ottawa, this is the place to be! Sushi 88 is as authentic as you will get…read morein the city (I'm not a sushi expert but I've been to Japan a few times). The place is small and was busy. We got the last available table. Four of them had been reserved, so I would highly recommend making a reservation if you are planning to visit this establishment for dinner. The menu is big enough, with plenty of choices. We were a bit overwhelmed with the choices actually, but in the end we chose to go with the couple's menu item (assortment of sushi) and a single roll to add onto it. The service was quick, we didn't wait very long and everything tasted SO good. The fish was fresh and the presentation was great. I would definitely come back to Sushi 88, but probably make it more of a special occasion thing, since the prices are steep (although they are totally justified and worth it!!). If I was wealthy, I'd probably eat here more frequently :-)

In my books, this place was just OK. It should be noted that this was my first time having sushi in…read moreOttawa, and this place is supposed to be the best sushi place here. I've had sushi plenty in Vancouver and Toronto, and this place was disappointing in comparison (even to Toronto sushi). I think AYCE sushi is more popular in Ottawa. This is one of the few places that do a la carte. I found the prices to be a bit expensive for what you get. 3 of us shared a sushi and sashimi party tray. It came to around $30 a person, and was quoted on the menu to be for about 3-4 people. I would say it's barely enough for 3 very small people, let alone 4. It did not come with miso soup or salad. The quality of the sushi was nothing to be amazed about. Although it was probably a bit better than AYCE, I think for the prices, I'd expect better quality sushi. If I had to, I'd choose AYCE sushi over this in Ottawa. Also, in terms of authenticity, I think this place is Chinese owned. It is a small establishment, so if you want to be sure you get a table, I'd recommend reservations. There is street parking available on Somerset. I likely won't be back, and will definitely try my hardest to persuade my friends to go elsewhere if they want to come back.

We enjoyed our lunch! The service was good. Parking was easy. And the food was good. Not the most…read moreamazing sushi, but good. I HIGHLY enjoyed their edamame. It was seasoned with a sesame oil and seeds. It was a refreshing change up. We shared some calamari which was super good too. Then we shared a salmon sushi pizza but I felt I could taste the oil It was fried in, but the salmon and avocado was amazing!! Loved how It was seasoned!!! The rolls were super good too. The salmon roll was light on salmon but It was good. The house special was so good. Lots of flavor!!! I would try It again for the first time based on this visit. But I think I still enjoy another sushi spot better in the area.

As mentioned in the other reviews, the restaurant is nicely decorated and has a nice menu. Having…read morebeen to a real Izakaya, this is not really an Izakaya. It is a Japanese restaurant with a large selection of appetizers and mains, many are seafood bites and sushi rolls. I was here for lunch and they do have lunch specials that are similar to regular Japanese restaurants'. I ordered the braised pork belly ramen. It was ok. It could have used more flavour. It was a little bland. The noodles were nice. The pork belly was fresh but also could have used a little more taste. The ramen were also accompanied by sliced shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choi and asparagus. I would go back and try something sushi like when I am not pregnant.

We visited Izakaya Shingen when we were visiting Ottawa from Toronto. We tried a bunch of dishes…read morebut our favourites were definitely their Dipping Soba Noodles, Gyu Don, and Takoyaki. For drinks, we really enjoyed their Chu Hai cocktails. We really liked the restaurant's atmosphere and their service was pretty quick because they have a buzzer at each table.

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 food, fun with small group, small entertainment during food prep. Menue could provide a…read morelittle more choice. But what they made was great. Chicken Teriyaki, 8 oz filet mignon was awesome, sauces were fabulous. This restaurant go the extra mile with people and Allergies to sea food.

Great food, portions could be better for the price. They rush you in and out but watching them cook…read moreyour food on the open grill is still quite the experience don't order the waygu. Just stick with steak if you want red meat. The waygu is tough and sliced so thin it ruins the meat. I've been here twice and its mostly for the experience and the performance.

Good quality sushi with fresh indegridents. We've done pick up here a few times and the food is…read morealways on time for pick up. Staff is friendly. The price is fair for the quantity and the quality. I would go back again when I have a sushi craving.

I've been eating here for years. I love their lunch options. Usually very good service and all…read moreoptions are tasty.

It has an interesting restaurant name because I do truly feel like this is a unique restaurant. The…read moreprices are a little bit higher than I was expecting, but the food as well worth the price. Some of the nigiri pieces are three dollars each and summer six dollars each, I tried a few of the six dollar each one's thinking wow this better be good for the price tag... and it was... You can tell there are premium ingredients, especially for the premium items. They have items such as salmon, belly, tuna belly, uni as a seasonal item. The service is nice and casual , nothing too fancy about the restaurant. Just good food and a laid-back style. There is not much seating in the restaurant, but we did not have any issues finding a spot without a reservation on a weeknight evening. They also have some pretty interesting items such as a roll with a salad that has a flame/fire element. I will definitely come back again.

Amazing sushi! Honestly the quality was very good and will definitely be back to try more of the…read moremenu. It is a quite pricey but worth it in my opinion. They were very understaffed, so service was not as smooth as I would have liked it! Regardless the food did not disappoint. Thank you J:Unique!

I had a late lunch here on Friday after driving in from Toronto. I had the seafood bento (the…read moreactual name started with C), and it was excellent. The fish was good quality, and the dish was enough to satisfy my hunger without being heavy. I'll definitely come back again and try the sushi.

I was in the area and was looking for a sushi takeout for dinner to enjoy with our friends. Their…read moreGrand deluxe platter and sashimi boat caught my interest and I've called to order and been told that my order would be ready for pick-up in an hour. When I arrived to the restaurant, there was a slight wait (I didn't mind), however, when the time came to pay, I looked over the platter I ordered and noticed that it doesn't fit the description. Then I was told that she made a mistake and prepared a different platter for me (cheaper version). I found it strange because I was still being charged the same amount for Grand Deluxe. In the end, she agreed to prepare the correct set and when it was done, I left with the Grand Deluxe and small sashimi order. I understand the chef was busy and I understand it was done in rush, but the sushi was just completely not what I have expected. There were No avocado rolls, hardly any fish rolls apart from salmon nigiri. Some rolls were too thick and were falling apart. Most of it was sweet potato or fake crab. It just was not deluxe at all, to be honest it was less than average, probably one of the worst sushi I've seen. Perhaps it was just one of those days where everything was falling apart, and my experience is not the normal. However, I won't be trying it again I'm afraid.

Grow theirs own cocktails herb and flowers…read more The patio is charming and so is the interior. The staff is very knowledgeable it's very pleasant to know more about the dishes.

Really cute and cozy. Very good cocktails Staff is very nice and attentive. Space is clean and…read moreconvenient right off Preston street. Easy to find.