Alirang Korean Restaurant (Merivale)

I really enjoy Korean food, and while I don’t go very often, I usually visit about once a month. I’ve tried other Korean restaurants, but this one is definitely the best in town. The Bulgogi and Bibimbap are highly recommended. I’ll definitely be coming back more often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I eat here once a week, and I always eat the same meal, either M3 or M21. And I've always been pleased for many, many years. But lately, the two last times, this time was chicken, and it's so hard. The quality of meat has been changed, or I don't know what they're doing. And the same for last week's beef. It's very difficult to chew on. So I made a note about it last time I came, and this time again, I made a note of it to the waiter. It's not his fault. They don't know. But somebody has to tell them. So I may try one more time, but if this is what they've now chosen to buy, a cheaper product, I don't know. I'm just saying. Then I'm out. And I'm a long time, maybe 10 plus-year customer. I don't know. But I used to love this restaurant so much

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

The best Korean food in Ottawa. The only thing that is not available is the on table Korean BBQ but you don't miss it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It might still be a decent Korean restaurant for 1st time customers, but as a customer for more than 13 years (with Nelson location), I feel the place is going downhill for both food quality and services. We walked in for Saturday lunch. Service is quite slow and people who came after us got food served earlier than us. Kimchi doesn't taste right at all. You can still tell the raw cabbage taste so I suspect the cabbage was not seasoned properly. We regretted for ordering fried kimchi pork rice, which used to be right on point and one of my favorites. Gamjatang, flavour is not as good as before but is ok, the problem is the volume is small at the price of $20. Also ordered a fried squid and the squid was too hard to chew. Overall very disappointed and not consider coming back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

The food is absolutely amazing 🤤

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

First time visiting and overall a good experience.

Prices were reasonable and portions fair. Service was friendly and I liked that most tables had some privacy with dividers.

We ordered the Army Pot which was spicier than expected, but still enjoyable. Side dishes were okay, and the kimchi pancake was a bit salty for my taste. A nice touch was being served both water and tea pitchers right away. Descent spot for Korean food in Ottawa.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Nice place for Korean

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Change your store hours on your website and google maps as well. When we arrived today around 12pm. There are at least two other groups of people trying to get in to the restaurant.

We had a great experience at Alirang in Ottawa! We ordered the tteokbokki and budae jjigae, and both dishes were delicious—definitely some of the best Korean food we’ve had in the city. The budae jjigae was our favourite, especially with the unique addition of bacon.

Service was very friendly and we were seated quickly, even during a fairly busy time. We also tried both of their drinks and really enjoyed them—they were refreshing and complemented the meal well.

One thing to note: the parking lot is a bit small, so it might fill up during peak hours. Ordering is done by writing your selections on a slip of paper and handing it to your server, which was a simple and efficient system.

Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic and comforting Korean food in Ottawa!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome food! Used to go to the one near byward market many times before it close, this one is way more lovely inside. Love the kimchi pancakes and variety of menu items!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap

Quick service. Staff are great and quick to respond. Huge portions as well. Prices are pretty good and affordable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

You can never go wrong with the pork bone soup. Full of flavour and packed with easy to peel meat off bones

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Amazing food! One of my favorite restaurant in ottawa.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I always have a good time here and the food never disappoints!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I called the waiter many times. Even though he saw me, he didn't come. What's more, she forced me to tip him. It's really beyond words.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1