Full Start used to serve up food that was acceptable and affordable. But NO longer. I do not order from them anymore. Its way overpriced for what you get. Try Mandarin take out, its better.
Christine Corrigan
NoneCouldn't get any service.They always show open with lights on, but no one is ever there?????Could be 5pmOr 8pmNo one....?????They used to be my go to for 22 years.... but after our several unsuccessful tries and reading all these disgusting reviews... FULL START IS OFF OUR TAKE OUT MENU CHOICES!!!!CHIPS N DAIRY ON Bank right before the FARM BOY and Giant Tiger mall.... it's VERY VERY GOOD!!!!
Lisa
Most of it was inedible, overcooked and had metallic taste to some thinks. Egg rolls had white spots on a couple, took a closer look and it’s mold, white fluffy mold!! And it’s on most of them, I purchased 12. I had asked for the egg rolls cold, so not reheated because I heat them up myself , so that is why it was visible had they been reheated there, it wouldn’t have been noticeable. Rice was just mushy and super dark, plum sauce was gross like very jelly like with metallic taste, bean sprouts were little strings not sure if they were overcooked or on the verge of being no good but we’re still used? Chicken balls were dry, sauce tasted off. Portions didn’t even fill the containers yet extremely overpriced! I called them and they provided a full refund.
Heather Fisher-Tereshyn
Picked up a No. 4 Combo tonight .. it was not edible. The chicken chow mein was limp, chicken was fatty and definitely tasted funny; the fried rice was off as well with an undesirableflavour. Threw everything out except the spare ribs and the egg roll. Won't be ordering from here again.
Freddie Ottawa
It’s been a while since I’ve ordered from this restaurant, and I won’t order from there again. Absolutely horrible tasting, from the stir fried veggies, to the chicken balls that had some kind of grey substance between the chicken and the crispy batter. I still can’t get that image out of my mind. Lastly, it’s filthy inside. I’m surprised that a health inspector allows it to remain open. ICK!
Chris Dunn
I wish i could give Zero Stars, This place has gone WAY downhill since new ownership. Not even close to the quality you get at other Chinese food restaurants in the area, don't waste your money. Nothing against the owner, but 1 French Canadian running the entire place who CANNOT cook Chinese food. I will never be going back. I ended up throwing most of the food away, waste of $68
Maxime Charette
If you want a disappointed meal Full Start is the place to go... soggy noodle...cold chicken ball.... cold rice.... egg role are ok but not great....
George Loutaif
This place used to be my go-to place for chinese take-out. Not anymore. Different people maybe?! Food has no taste whatsoever, mushy large chunks of vegetables barely cut, hardly any meat in the plates, very greasy.Done with this place.
Shona D
Used to live closer and would order the meal for 2 all the time and have a couple extra lunches! Was in the area on a Friday night and picked it up once again, beyond excited at how good it was going to taste. We got home, I eagerly made up my plate and was so disappointed in that first bite. The chicken fried rice was coated in pepper and was flavourless with a slight kick to it. The chicken chow mein was AWFUL! I usually love this dish and have seconds or thirds. I barely ate one portion. It had a fishy taste and overall was gross. The pieces of chicken in this dish, and the rice, were very greasy cuts and were slimy to eat. The chicken balls were just okay. Chicken to dough ratio was sad, barely any chicken for so much dough. The egg rolls were maybe the only good thing. Used to love warming this up, but this time it was even worse than the first time, despite adding lots of salt and pepper to try and mask the awful taste. Throwing away half the food as it is simply inedible. What a waste of $65. Will NEVER make the drive from Kanata for this again!!
Sharlene Edmund
Worst food ever. I don’t even wanna put the word “Chinese food” in this because it was definitely not Chinese food at all.First of all on entry I could see clearly in the back there was nobody there except for one guy who looked like the janitor, he was French Canadian he was dressed with a sweater which was dirty he was not wearing an apron he did not look like a chef he was wearing a dirty hat he was sweaty, and he was cooking I was so confused. I have nothing against French Canadian people but I want my Chinese food cooked by Chinese people. The rice was gross without any colour or onions or any flavour, it had no smell of authentic Chinese. I ordered 56$ worth of food and ended up throwing most of it away for of the lack of Flavour and taste it even smelt off.. not even my teenagers ate this food.I ended up bring back the rice the next day wanting a full refund for my meals and got only 23$ back for the rice. At the counter was the same guy with the same dirty sweater almost like he never left the place.People if you want authentic Chinese food not too far about half a kilometre up down the street south bank is chips and dairy which you will get really good authentic Chinese food, and if you go the other way north bank & Walkley, Ruby INN there another place to get authentic Chinese food,… full start is gross it’s not Chinese food do not eat there.
I ordered from Full Start last night, let me tell you, I have ordered from Full Start in the past and the food has always been “meh” never good, never once great. But hit the spot the odd time looking for Chinese food.This was absolutely horrendous!!! The rice was absolute mush, the chicken balls were soggy and horrendous, the chow main inedible all of it a horrendous hint of fish.I would strongly suggest trying to go to any other Chinese restaurant/establishment vs Full Start.
Sonya Halan
This establishment had become very irresponsible to their clients. I first became aware of it on a Saturday night when I stopped in to pick up some late night snacks. Both of the store workers were outside talking and having a smoke and when I went to enter it was locked. I asked if they were on break and was told they were closed for the night. It was 10:30 and their sign says open till midnight.Tonight I tried calling my order in but kept getting a message saying that they were busy but please come to the restaurant for service. I drove all the way over and the lights were on but the doors locked, it's 9:00 on a Saturday and again should be open till midnight.I am went down Bank St to the Ruby Chinese restaurant and got served right away. I will not be going back to Full Start again.
Merle
Used to be a loyal customer however, prices have gone up so much at the portions have actually gotten smaller, and food quality I can’t say is any better… Sometimes even worse. Have called them have shown up and ask them in person why are they price gouging, they simply do not care about their customer… Only answer I got was “prices have gone up”. Eight dollars for a wonton soup with three wontons and some broth is not acceptable anywhere! ( 250ml). Did I mention the ridiculous price of their egg rolls which are the same as before however, they were quick to say they were much bigger… But they are not, this is a lie and yes, I fell for it & ordered them. Folks please look into other local restaurants to support who sincerely care about their customers…as you see the reviews are all pretty consistent,
C M
We’ve been ordering from these guys for over 20 years. The last two times the food has been so greasy we couldn’t even eat it. I thought once may have been a bad day, but it was back to back. At $150 for an order of food it’s pretty disappointing. I mean, the vegetable fried rice was great. The ribs were all fat, lemon chicken over cooked and GREASY (so greasy it was almost hard) and same with the chicken balls. Too bad.
Q9161IFmarkl
Worst food ever! Discusting not edible. We order Chinese weekly this is not Chinese or anything that you can eat it’s garbage and mushy and gross. I’ve never been insulted before like this. Not even left offers it’s like gross OMG
Full Start used to serve up food that was acceptable and affordable. But NO longer. I do not order from them anymore. Its way overpriced for what you get. Try Mandarin take out, its better.
NoneCouldn't get any service.They always show open with lights on, but no one is ever there?????Could be 5pmOr 8pmNo one....?????They used to be my go to for 22 years.... but after our several unsuccessful tries and reading all these disgusting reviews... FULL START IS OFF OUR TAKE OUT MENU CHOICES!!!!CHIPS N DAIRY ON Bank right before the FARM BOY and Giant Tiger mall.... it's VERY VERY GOOD!!!!
Most of it was inedible, overcooked and had metallic taste to some thinks. Egg rolls had white spots on a couple, took a closer look and it’s mold, white fluffy mold!! And it’s on most of them, I purchased 12. I had asked for the egg rolls cold, so not reheated because I heat them up myself , so that is why it was visible had they been reheated there, it wouldn’t have been noticeable. Rice was just mushy and super dark, plum sauce was gross like very jelly like with metallic taste, bean sprouts were little strings not sure if they were overcooked or on the verge of being no good but we’re still used? Chicken balls were dry, sauce tasted off. Portions didn’t even fill the containers yet extremely overpriced! I called them and they provided a full refund.
Picked up a No. 4 Combo tonight .. it was not edible. The chicken chow mein was limp, chicken was fatty and definitely tasted funny; the fried rice was off as well with an undesirableflavour. Threw everything out except the spare ribs and the egg roll. Won't be ordering from here again.
It’s been a while since I’ve ordered from this restaurant, and I won’t order from there again. Absolutely horrible tasting, from the stir fried veggies, to the chicken balls that had some kind of grey substance between the chicken and the crispy batter. I still can’t get that image out of my mind. Lastly, it’s filthy inside. I’m surprised that a health inspector allows it to remain open. ICK!
I wish i could give Zero Stars, This place has gone WAY downhill since new ownership. Not even close to the quality you get at other Chinese food restaurants in the area, don't waste your money. Nothing against the owner, but 1 French Canadian running the entire place who CANNOT cook Chinese food. I will never be going back. I ended up throwing most of the food away, waste of $68
If you want a disappointed meal Full Start is the place to go... soggy noodle...cold chicken ball.... cold rice.... egg role are ok but not great....
This place used to be my go-to place for chinese take-out. Not anymore. Different people maybe?! Food has no taste whatsoever, mushy large chunks of vegetables barely cut, hardly any meat in the plates, very greasy.Done with this place.
Used to live closer and would order the meal for 2 all the time and have a couple extra lunches! Was in the area on a Friday night and picked it up once again, beyond excited at how good it was going to taste. We got home, I eagerly made up my plate and was so disappointed in that first bite. The chicken fried rice was coated in pepper and was flavourless with a slight kick to it. The chicken chow mein was AWFUL! I usually love this dish and have seconds or thirds. I barely ate one portion. It had a fishy taste and overall was gross. The pieces of chicken in this dish, and the rice, were very greasy cuts and were slimy to eat. The chicken balls were just okay. Chicken to dough ratio was sad, barely any chicken for so much dough. The egg rolls were maybe the only good thing. Used to love warming this up, but this time it was even worse than the first time, despite adding lots of salt and pepper to try and mask the awful taste. Throwing away half the food as it is simply inedible. What a waste of $65. Will NEVER make the drive from Kanata for this again!!
Worst food ever. I don’t even wanna put the word “Chinese food” in this because it was definitely not Chinese food at all.First of all on entry I could see clearly in the back there was nobody there except for one guy who looked like the janitor, he was French Canadian he was dressed with a sweater which was dirty he was not wearing an apron he did not look like a chef he was wearing a dirty hat he was sweaty, and he was cooking I was so confused. I have nothing against French Canadian people but I want my Chinese food cooked by Chinese people. The rice was gross without any colour or onions or any flavour, it had no smell of authentic Chinese. I ordered 56$ worth of food and ended up throwing most of it away for of the lack of Flavour and taste it even smelt off.. not even my teenagers ate this food.I ended up bring back the rice the next day wanting a full refund for my meals and got only 23$ back for the rice. At the counter was the same guy with the same dirty sweater almost like he never left the place.People if you want authentic Chinese food not too far about half a kilometre up down the street south bank is chips and dairy which you will get really good authentic Chinese food, and if you go the other way north bank & Walkley, Ruby INN there another place to get authentic Chinese food,… full start is gross it’s not Chinese food do not eat there.
Restaurantji Recommends
I ordered from Full Start last night, let me tell you, I have ordered from Full Start in the past and the food has always been “meh” never good, never once great. But hit the spot the odd time looking for Chinese food.This was absolutely horrendous!!! The rice was absolute mush, the chicken balls were soggy and horrendous, the chow main inedible all of it a horrendous hint of fish.I would strongly suggest trying to go to any other Chinese restaurant/establishment vs Full Start.
This establishment had become very irresponsible to their clients. I first became aware of it on a Saturday night when I stopped in to pick up some late night snacks. Both of the store workers were outside talking and having a smoke and when I went to enter it was locked. I asked if they were on break and was told they were closed for the night. It was 10:30 and their sign says open till midnight.Tonight I tried calling my order in but kept getting a message saying that they were busy but please come to the restaurant for service. I drove all the way over and the lights were on but the doors locked, it's 9:00 on a Saturday and again should be open till midnight.I am went down Bank St to the Ruby Chinese restaurant and got served right away. I will not be going back to Full Start again.
Used to be a loyal customer however, prices have gone up so much at the portions have actually gotten smaller, and food quality I can’t say is any better… Sometimes even worse. Have called them have shown up and ask them in person why are they price gouging, they simply do not care about their customer… Only answer I got was “prices have gone up”. Eight dollars for a wonton soup with three wontons and some broth is not acceptable anywhere! ( 250ml). Did I mention the ridiculous price of their egg rolls which are the same as before however, they were quick to say they were much bigger… But they are not, this is a lie and yes, I fell for it & ordered them. Folks please look into other local restaurants to support who sincerely care about their customers…as you see the reviews are all pretty consistent,
We’ve been ordering from these guys for over 20 years. The last two times the food has been so greasy we couldn’t even eat it. I thought once may have been a bad day, but it was back to back. At $150 for an order of food it’s pretty disappointing. I mean, the vegetable fried rice was great. The ribs were all fat, lemon chicken over cooked and GREASY (so greasy it was almost hard) and same with the chicken balls. Too bad.
Worst food ever! Discusting not edible. We order Chinese weekly this is not Chinese or anything that you can eat it’s garbage and mushy and gross. I’ve never been insulted before like this. Not even left offers it’s like gross OMG
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