22 Best Korean Restaurants in Ottawa

“This place has become my go-to spot. The staff are genuinely friendly and make you feel welcome every time. Service is quick without feeling rushed, and the food is consistently delicious — exactly what you want from a neighborhood restaurant. The space is always clean and well-kept, and they're great at accommodating different needs. Convenient location is just the cherry on top. Highly recommend!“

“my new go to… the bowls were bountiful, generous amount of meat, vegetables and rice. the perfect ratio of sauce and only a dollar to add a fried egg. presentation and service impeccable. everything was homemade & the owners are so kind and helpful. the space is clean, the atmosphere cozy, and seating spacious. thank you bimbap.“

“Love the fried chicken! Such wonderful attention to detail in the food, packaging, and service.“

“Great good with great value“

“Awesome food served by great staff.“

“The place is really small! Not suited for a large group. Got seated outside. A little noisy with all the foot traffic and cars.

Food was really good! Got JJ noodles and it was really good. Good portions. Could have used more pork. Also got the whole chicken (snow cheese) and it was really good as well. Nice and crunchy! Would have liked some more sauce with it or to dip on the side. And could have used more mu or radish pickles.

Service. Unfortunately it was really busy for Tulip Festival weekend. And it was quite a wait for the food to come.

There was one young waitress who was really friendly and bubbly that kept us entertained/engaged. Don’t get her name.

Would go again!“

“We visited Sushi Fresh and it was a great experience for sushi lovers. Located in ByWard Market, the restaurant has a simple and cozy atmosphere that feels relaxed and welcoming.

The highlight was definitely the freshness of the sushi. The fish tasted clean and flavorful, while the rice had a good texture and balance. The presentation was neat and appetizing without feeling overly complicated.

Service was quick and friendly, and although the dining area is on the smaller side, it adds to the casual local-spot feel. It works well for dine-in, takeout, or a quick meal while exploring downtown Ottawa.

Many local diners also describe it as one of their favorite sushi places in Ottawa because of its consistency, generous portions, and fresh ingredients.

Overall experience was good.

Fresh sushi, good portions, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere — a place worth coming back to if you enjoy Japanese food in Ottawa. 🍣

What's next?“

“great staff...remarkable unique corn dogs“

“It's our third visit and still had a great time.

We had the dinner set up all you can eat.

Meats and side dish are all you can eat except for their complimentary meat pork slices with onions/salt/pepper that taste good for me. However the main meat they served with different slices of pork beef and chicken has a sweeter marinate. They have a squid and shirmp as well which I'm not a fan to eat when it comes to this kind of set up as I focus on meat.

Side dishes like fried dumplings, vegetable pancake, miso soup and kimchi radish, sweet potato are one of our favorites.

Bibimbap with their gochujang sauce and marinated meat is a must.

Staff are very polite and welcoming.

When we visit around 5:00pm Wednesday and the place was quiet as we're only the customer.

We paid for the side street parking and after 5:30pm it is free.

They still have the Melona for dessert and with different flavors like strawberry and mango but as usual our favorite is Honeydew.

Overall was a great visit, if you're craving for authentic Korean food.

Highly recommend.

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“Vegan, gluten-free options! 🥰 Food was fresh and delicious. You can buy their kimchi (2 types) and so, so good. Never thought I would find gluten-free vegan Korean dishes in Ottawa. So glad you are doing this! 🙏“

“I like coming here whenever I am in Ottawa. Perfect for a quick lunch or take out. Efficient, pleasant service and tasty food. I like the bentos and rolls but also things like kimchi fried rice and the other Korean dishes.
A real business, which is rare 🙏“

“Alex was absolutely amazing! It was around 10:50 p.m., and so many places were already closed, making it really hard to find something good to eat. We were so grateful that Alex still took our order.

He patiently made our fried chicken and took the time to explain the differences between all the flavors, which made it so much easier for us to choose. His friendly attitude and great customer service really made our night. The chicken was delicious, and we’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend this place，especially if you’re lucky enough to be served by Alex!“

“Amazing service when Uber eats messed up. They delivered the missing food themselves👍🏼“

“I love Raon Kitchen's kimchi. it's not as salty as the store bought ones and tastes amazing. it's a staple item in my fridge. I've recently tried the gochujang paste and it's also wonderful. Hana's service is outstanding. We're fortunate to have Raon in Ottawa.“

“Vegan, gluten-free options! 🥰 Food was fresh and delicious. You can buy their kimchi (2 types) and so, so good. Never thought I would find gluten-free vegan Korean dishes in Ottawa. So glad you are doing this! 🙏“

“great staff...remarkable unique corn dogs“

“First time here, Panini and soup was unreal. Like everyone else it's a little hard to find. When you go in the lobby your auto instinct is to take the elevators to the right, but no go left and you will see the sign and the stairs right beside. Busy place to do you know it's good.“

“The best kimchi! Along with all your Korean grocery needs! #downtownbank #supportsmallbusiness #sharethelove“

“the food was tasty but I was upset with the kimchi fried rice. it was black due to soy sauce instead of red because of the kimchi. japche was good though“

“The quality of food is still the same, and my friend and I enjoy very much. It is the service that I have problem with: extensive wait time due to tables are not cleaned and ready, poor management on the floor (yup, the cleaning of the table is part of this problem). The floor staff should prioritize what should be done first and what's next (although there are only two guys on the floor). Changing the large portion of the restaurant to be the all-you-can-eat bbq is a bad move, and the choice is so limited makes me regret the first and only time when me and my girlfriends had the bbq. I hope they can be flexible on yhat.“

“Had a great experience at Koreana Restaurant! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The bulgogi was tender and well-seasoned, and the side dishes were a perfect addition to the meal. Portions were generous, especially with the meat. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. Everything came out quickly, and the staff made us feel right at home. Strongly recommend!“

“Excellent, fresh, sushi. Service was quick, orders were accurate and staff were friendly.“