The best Pad Thai in Ottawa | Sluurpy updated in April

"I was introduced to Sweet Basil by friends and recently had dinner there for the first time. My appetizer was the shrimp spring rolls and I must say..."

Costa

Laura

"Great. The service is kind of half assed... but most sushi restaurant in this city... and around the country... suffer from this predicament. The..."

Noleafclover62

"I love the sushi !!! The sushi is fresh and amazing. I highly reccomend going there if you are a sushi lover. The prices are reasonable and the..."

Drizzy

"Delicious!. I was worried when I saw the reviews here, but I was pleasantly surprised. I had baby bok choy which were delightfully gingerly and the..."

Kayleigh

"I have read a lot of reviews about poor service, but I must say the hostess was polite, we were seated quickly and our server was very friendly and..."

Sarspars

"This was my second time here and although it's a little pricier than most other Asian fusion restaurants in Ottawa, I find the food tastey and..."

Spooner

"Just got back from Bambu. Is it Bambu or UBambu? What's up with that? Anyway, did the all you can eat. I was a little scared of the $25 price tag,..."

Jordo

"Had the shrimp tempura, cali rolls, and beef noodles with black bean mmm so good! I enjoyed the food especially beef black bean..."

Marina

"All time favourite. Love Bambu - have been multiple times. Can never go wrong with the crispy beef, coconut chicken curry and the open ended egg..."

Sally Anne

"Excellent appetizers, underwhelming main courses. One caveat: I've only been here once, so perhaps I'll save my final judgment for future visits...."

Jabber Wock

"Great Dim Sum. Love the Dim Sum menu. A tad on the pricy side however the menu is quite extensive so it allows you to have almost anything you like,..."

Robb Angelo

"Awesome. Food and service are very good. Best pad thai i've had in ottawa and very good selection of different asian foods. Try the all you can eat..."

David Micucci

"Delicious! Do the penut..."

Alex Joannides

"*****. Simply Amazing.We went for wedding anniversary dinner with our friends.We all liked it from starters to main dish to..."

Cukku

"Delicious general tso's, shrimp pad Thai quite good and fantastic sushi, in fact the sushi was incredibly fresh, service was quick, food was served..."

Cristina

"Nice restaurant with cool urban deco the food and service were good ! But somthing his missing inside to make it very..."

Christian Marcoux

"Lunch for Two. Two of us went for lunch today. Szechwan Crispy beef was very well done and not too spicy. The lunch portion of the beef came with a..."

Niko C.

"Love this restaurant!. I am Asian and live only two blocks down from Chinatown, so I know my Asian food quite well. I was very pleasantly surprised..."

Hanifa Rhn

"Went there for lunch. Really great Dim Sum choices. Large portions and very fresh. The sushi we ordered was also very good. It's great to be able to..."

Christian Ste-Marie

"Tried it twice. First time at dinner: pad thai noodles ends were burnt and gave an unsatisfying burnt flavour to the whole dish. Secong time at..."

Goiles

"The basil flavour was delightful and the peppers and onions were nice and tender crisp. A nice lunch size for..."

Jojo

"High quality and great service. Staff were swift to serve and they did a great job checking up on us constantly. My first time having the sushi and i..."

Maher Jebara

"Recommend by my eldest son. Awesome 👏 😎 🤩. Sushi 🍣 🍱 is amazing. Great staff. Great 👍 service. Special thanks 🙏 to Kevin. They..."

Hanea Rezk

"Went on Saturday. It was quiet. No one was out on the patio. Had the Chicken Pad Thai. It was excellent. Different flavour from the usual Pad Thai...."

Oliver Foulkes

"I could not recommend ENOUGH! The staff there is wonderful ESPECIALLY Christy she was the sweetest waitress and made our entire night. That woman..."

Rohina S

"My sons took me to Bambu yesterday it was my first time and it was a wonderful experience! truly The portions were quite big ,much bigger than most..."

Steve Badreddin

"Great quality restaurant! We were impressed with the quality. The proteins were tender and nicely seasoned, and very very filling. The Riverside roll..."

Michelle Lee

"Food and service 5 stars!!! We ordered 5 diferente different dishes and in minutes less than 30 minutes everything was served. The waiter suggested a..."

Ana Paula Bulhoes

"Bambu honesty has the best Sushi, you get what you pay for, it can seem expensive but the quality is top notch, they have a great selection of Fusion..."

Heinsy

Pho Thi Fusion

"We go here pretty often, as we find it's consistently decent food, and servers always seem to be sweet people. No, it's not "authentic" in any way,..."

Jellyandtarts

"I have been going here for years and the service is always good. Everyone is always very professional and the food is constantly good. Would like a..."

Javier Toledo

"Great service and excellent PHO. We really enjoyed our Pad Thai and PHO. It is our second time ordering take out and it has been consistent and very..."

Jamie Urie

"Price good, food okay. I just went there tonight, and was pleasantly surprised by the food and pricing. It is certainly no El Indio but definitely..."

Highstead

"Three times in the last month. Amazing food. Have tried the Black Bean, Vermicelli and the chow mien..all fantastic. There spring rolls are better..."

Coach

"Wow!. I went here with a friend based on the reviews of others and was not disappointed! The presentation, service, decor, cleanliness, friendliness..."

Jamie Cashin

"This is my favourite restaurant in the city. My favourite meal on the menu is the Thai curry. However, I have tried the the pad Thai, Cantonese chow..."

Ottawa Foodie

"Love it!. This place rocks... might be my favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Pho/hu tieu for cold or sick days, pretty much the only non-ketchupy pad..."

ChipsNCurrySauce

"Amazing food, Great Service. I went here for dinner last night for the first time and was surprised to see that it was FULL on a Thursday night...."

Jasveen Saluja

"Great food and atmosophere for a restaurant thats in a market dominated by crappy chain restaurants and stale pub food....."

Kurto

"Amazing taste and bonus points for presentation! A little on the pricey side however after many "bust" attempts trying to find a flavourfull Thai..."

Food Critic

"Try it!!!. Been here a few times.Love the Pad Thai (shrimp and chicken).The hot and sour soup is also very good. My companion gets the teriaki. Tried..."

Goob

"The best place ever I go there every second weekend I just love the vermicelli dish with peanut sauce and a nice cold..."

Tara Tucker

"Great Food and Service. Friendly and accommodating restaurant, with good service and very good food - consistently. It's my favourite place for Pho..."

Foodie

"Best Pho and Sushi in the area!!. I love love love this place...yes and it is in Barrhaven all you haters! lol The sushi chef at this place..."

Hucey

"One of the Best Places for Thai. Coming from California I have had some of the best restaurants around and this one is one of my favorite. Try the..."

Alia

"Great place. For a strip mall restaurant this place is great! good food nice clean place, good sushi, fast service and good pricing! we love..."

The Cook

"Wow very good did have spring roll and chicken pad thai it was excellent !!! The deco was very urban i really discover a nice place and the price at..."

Christian Marcoux

"Mo Pho Please!. I am not a sushi eater, so I cannot comment on that. But as far as the rest of the food on the menu I have been very pleased with it...."

Foodie Beer Lover

"Always satisfying!. Had Bento Shrimp for the main course, and the banana spring rolls for desert...."

Omer

"The Tom yum goobg soup is..."

Terry Wiesler-Renwick

"Excellent food. Really clean, pleasant atmosphere. The chef/owner even comes out to talk with customers and is quite friendly. Beautiful presentation..."

P5204

"Excellent Thai food, though a little pricey. Good service in a nice..."

Roland Axam

"Pretty good food but terrible slow service:(. I remember when this restaurant first opened. The food was great and the service was fast. The plates..."

Food Traveler

"Great Thai Food!. I'm a big lover of Thai food, and this is definitely one of the best restaurants I've ever been too! Excellent Pad Thai and..."

Amanda Cox

"Once you're inside you quickly forget that you just drove through a strip mall parking lot to get there. The decor is very modern and inviting. And..."

Rachelle

Jack Astor's

78/100 (2353 ratings)

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Phu-yen Restaurant

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"This is one of the few Vietnamese/Asian restaurants in Ottawa that have a patio (kanata noodle house nearby also had one). The bonus of this..."

Nathalie Van

"Phu-Yen is my new fave now. Their sweet and sour pork is better now than the first time we had it. And yes, it was excellent. Also, the Szechuan..."

A.K. A

"The Phu-Yen Restaurant serves Vietnamese and Chinese Food. Please note: Covid 19 Protocols in place here. Stoped in for lunch today, my Niece and I..."

Paul M.

"The dishes are always cooked with fresh ingredients. The service is fast and the prices reasonable. Have been having their food for..."

Melissa Alcaraz-Knight

"The food is really good and lots of variety to choose from. Service was also really quick making it perfect for a lunch..."

Amir Hansen

"Good lunch restaurant with many good choices in the menu. The food is fresh and tasty, the service is good and pleasant. The specific is Vietnamese..."

Eduard Ignea

Saigon

"Delicious food, one of my long time favourites. The sweet and sour soup is the best soup on earth!!! The vermicelli bowls are excellent. Food is..."

Mel M

"Was ok went market over weekend stopped in for a quick bowl of pho the broth was very good however not a lot of noodles/meat, had to ask for lime but..."

Moltofoodo

"Great :). I came here on date a 2 weeks ago and I liked it very much. I had the chicken and beef rice noodle pho soup, and the broth was literally..."

Angie

"I went there with my wife. The food was delicious. We liked their sweet and sour soup. We also ordered the lemongrass chicken, it was great. We will..."

Allstarleb

"One of the best Vietnamese places in Ottawa. I usually order a vermicelli dish-the meat is deliciously seasoned. Decor is nothing special but they..."

Spooner

"Back Again. When we lived in Vietnam we always visited the Saigon with family when in Ottawa. Two reasons; great food and the friendly staff who..."

PCAM

"Wonderful service. Great food. The deep fried banana is like crack. So good...."

Jordan L

"Good vietnamese. Went back after quite a few years and was not dissapointed...."

TanYa

"I have been going to Saigon for years. I love the vermacialli. Noodles are light and the meat is always perfectly grilled and flavored. The interior..."

Trusty Taster

"I went with my boyfriend, we had a great dinner. The stir fries are really good. The waitress was really..."

Chloe

"The food was good (beef taco was INCREDIBLE), service was very friendly but also quite slow. They were sold out of pork belly which seems to be their..."

Chaz z

"I chose this spot for an afternoon gathering for my colleagues on a weeknight because the patio is gorgeous and the small plates would work for..."

Candice B

"Great food and better service. A unique menu that's great for sampling the many dishes they offer. The pho bomb and sliders are a must try. They have..."

Patrick D

"The nachos here are like nothing you've ever had before, and the fries are perfect. My favorite drink ever is the watermelon sangria and I can't wait..."

Danika Degarris

"One of the most amazing experiences you could ask for. The quality of food and service is beyond exceptional. This is fine dining food with great..."

IGotThis 4

"We had an excellent meal and wonderful service here. Will be back and highly recommend this..."

Mona Noor

"Overall good experience. The restaurant just reopened 2 days before this review. At this time they appreciate customer feedback. The son has taken..."

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Ha Noi Pho

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Oh Basil

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"Surprisingly good!. I wasn't expecting much from this place, but it turned out surprisingly good for food in a strip mall location. From the outside,..."

Hoxjennifer

"Very good! Shrimp pancake very..."

Reahpeah

"Never leave this place without trying the fusion roll and shrimp pancakes ... amazing..."

Chow_N_Chug

"Good food, good service. Went for Pho with a coworker today, she had the chicken I had the Seafood, just what was needed on a grey windy cold day. It..."

George

"OK for Elmvale. Nothing special. Friendly staff, especially Emma. Had spicy lamb and it was awesome, pricey and portions are a little on the small..."

Elnur Allahverdiyev

"Great restaurant. In a neighbourhood with very few restaurants that could even remotely be considered upscale, this family owned one is a gem. The..."

Deanna Toxopeus

"Always been good. I have been there several times in the evening for a sit-down meal. I usually have a soup, entrée and main course and sometimes an..."

Elfstangard

"We decided to try this place out for a quick bite to eat. It's walking distance from my house, and there isn't much to eat around here. My husband..."

Chantal Sarkisian

"Size Does Matter. A couple weeks ago I had shown up to work and forgotten my lunch at home so needed to pick something up locally. I was having..."

Nugget

"There, Oh Basil! is an exception, surrounded by such familiar franchises as Pizza Pizza, Mr. Sub, Extreme Pita and Starbucks. But Nguyenâs mix..."

Michael Suddard

"Most Vietnamese restaurants in Ottawa are very much the same, this one is no different. But unlike my regular spots, this one is close to my work,..."

Rachelle

Lemon Grass

73/100 (1032 ratings)

Palais Imperial

"Not exaggerating, this is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. The general tso and sweet and sour pork had an amazing coating but the pieces inside..."

Catherine

"I was very impressed with this place, the staff are all very friendly, the food is top quality and bursting with flavours an the wait time is not..."

Crackerjacker

"My boyfriend and I went on Canada day because I was craving pad Thai (lol) . Service was great, everyone was really nice and understanding when we..."

Carolyn Wang

"I came here with friends a couple of years ago and it made a lasting impression. I LOVED what I ordered (chicken coconut milk soup and a curry dish-..."

Keely Littman

"The restaurant has been in the area like 20 years and it is still there...so something must be right. I don't know the Royal Thai part very much..."

Chris Matthew

"Royal Thai has the most massive menu of Chinese Thai and dim sum choices so it seems there's something for everyone! Service was quick and friendly..."

Elizabeth

"I was in Ottawa for six days for CHSS at Ottawa U and I enjoyed my last dinner here. I was with friends and noticed that most tables were ordering..."

Gianni M

"Good experience! Went for lunch and the service was very quick. Got a large portion of chicken pad Thai, was very good (but a bit too much egg for my..."

Lauren

"Great dim sum!. The spacing of the tables doesn't necessarily allow for the traditional carts to come around, but they do have a great dim sum..."

Hoxjennifer

"After a dim sum lunch yesterday I've decided that this restaurant has an identity problem. Don't think mixing Thai cuisine with dim sum is working. I..."

Vic

"Just had the Crispy Duck again and was very happy -- really good service and price and the food is as good today as it ever has been -- a real staple..."

Stanley Matthews

"Good classic Chinese fare, for the most part very nice service, Maitre D needs to smile a bit more, The dimsum is great and flavourful. 90% of the..."

Madapples

"The best sit down Chinese place in Ottawa. Looks great from the inside and service is spectacular. The food is fresh and the menu is huge and..."

Tinda

"Good food - good service. Cantonese chow mein is tasty. As is the chicken pad Thai and cashew..."

Loves2eat

"My favorite gluten free restaurant. Royal Thai has so many gluten free options! From Pad Thai, to beef and broccoli, they can pretty much make..."

GlutenFreeGirlOttawa

"Amazing spicy Thai dishes and waiters are very..."

Shidan Cummings

"Awesome Thai Food. Best Thai food I have had in Ottawa. Got the jungle curry. Never lets me..."

Oly123

"Definitely my go-to restaurant. The Tom Yum soup is DELISH. I always order two for myself. Any takeout place can do pad thai, skip it and try their..."

Mandy

"My go to restaurant :). When I crave Thai, this is my go to place. Simple decor with paper table clothes, but the food is fantastic. The male..."

Shabby

"Royal Thai is amazing!. This restaurant is definitely one of my favourites in Ottawa! Have been here many times and they always have great service..."

Casual Eater

"Great spot.. Overall a good place to eat. Very quick service and large portions. The price is right on and we had a ton of left overs for the next..."

Therealdeal

"AMAZING!. Wow, this was amazing food. Both my husband and I loved our dishes. I had a dish T52 (Chicken with Cashew nuts and dried chillies,..."

K17

"Amazing! Best chicken pad Thai in the city. I used to live by royal Thai and lived off it. Won't be..."

Dave

"Moved to 311..."

Glenn Buckholtz

"Went in a group of 15 rowdy/indecisive teenagers. they had great service, very attentive and patient. Restaurant was fairly empty because we were..."

T River

"Always good food. I have been to Royal Thai multiple times and have always enjoyed the food. As it has been said customer service could be improved..."

Sarah Thomson

"Great food and service. Don't go there for Pad Thai, try something..."

Shane Moorhead

"This place makes wicked Thai food. They could improve their customer service a bit - they don't seem really glad to be serving..."

TJ

"It was very tasty. I highly recommend the chopped peanuts and fresh limes – they add a lot to the flavour. And of course, cilantro is a must (my..."

Julia Kent

"I had heard, or read somewhere, that the Royal Thai, which used to occupy other premises, is now in the same building as the Palais Imperial . When I..."

John Thompson

"The Royal Thai has a long standing great reputation in Ottawa. Those who have frequented the market for years will recant the magnificent flavours..."

Anusha

"Good food, great prices Place has nice clean upscale decor but somehow the prices are very affordable. Portions are good and the food was..."

Paul Nazareth

"Royal Thai is a nice restaurant. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. If you're looking for good Asian food in Byward Market, definitely try..."

Diyyinah Jamora

"If you are looking for great flavors on this type of food, here definitely you will find..."

Alfonso Correa

"Mouth-watering dishes; has options of Thai, Chinese and Hakka. Located in downtown, close to the Parliament..."

Sameer Younus

Bangkok Thai Garden Restaurant

"As with other reviewers, I did find it on the more expensive side, but no more expensive than any other similar restaurant I have eaten at since the..."

Melinda R

"Would like to try again, but hesitant as I can get more quantity and similar quality of food for same price of $17 before tax and tips. Rice also..."

N2T4

"I ordered Thai Chicken Curry before from another place for take out, but here I found the portion to fill less than half the take-out container...."

Hani Diab

"Would recommend their chicken pad Thai and any kind of..."

Daniella Caye

"Very reasonably priced, good portions and prompt service. I went in with my mom today and we each ordered their lunch special for $14 (soup, egg..."

Anastasia Jovaa

Thai Express Restaurant Orleans

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"Only good option I've found for pad Thai in Orleans! Fast and a good..."

Emma Is Hungry

"O.k. to good. Stopped by here recently for lunch and went with the pad thai chicken and chicken dumplings in peanut sauce. Both items were good. This..."

Ottawafoodie

"Good, But Not Great. I've been to Thai Express twice. The first time was down right disappointing, but it was during the first week so perhaps the..."

OrleansMike

"Yummy!. Took advantage of a recent Groupon deal for this place. Very good service. No wait in line. Had the Beef Pad Sew, the Beef Pad Thai, and the..."

Nancy

Ks On The Keys

70/100 (2486 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food, friendly staff, and a great environment. Strongly..."

Henry Gray

"Had my son's birthday party in one of the private rooms. Hosted 50 people, ordered appetizer platters and had a buffet style meal. Food was great,..."

Nathalie Chamberlin

"South Keys is lacking restaurants of this caliber. Not a steak house, not a burger joint, classy all on its own for some of the best pizza in..."

Shelley Linthorne

"Fantastic as always....from the server -food-atmosphere and the final touch the owner stopping by to say..."

Tawnia Vihos

"First visit !! Left us with a great impression !! Food - service was excellent !! menu choice plentiful !!! Vow to return..."

Mike Carriere

"Ever since back in the 1990s when located farther down Bank Street, close to Highway 31 all we have is great service. The food is always perfect,..."

Gary Latendresse

"Amazing staff our waiter went above and beyond. The pizza was fabulous !!!! Will definitely be returning..."

Jennifer Fraser

"love the food. best place for burgers so far in..."

Eddie Simard

"The owner has his heart in the right place, and that warmth radiates through the place for your whole..."

Michael Pembroke

"I brought in close to 30 business people for a business event. The staff was great, very accommodating and made the experience very enjoyable. The..."

Sue Liko

"Beautiful Place, Wonderful friendly and attentive service. It has a nickname: AUB home! All are encouraged to come and visit and enjoy a meal! ..."

Elias Abou Hamad

"I was there again last night for a quiet night out celebrating my own personal achievement. Everything was excellent. Service was great, the food was..."

Kenneth Mark Lambier

"Excellent food!! I definitely recommend this restaurant to..."

Stacy Saddlemire

"I recommend this place for pizza it was..."

Danny Volpi

"Love the place. A great restaurant to take clients for lunch. Been there many, many times. Fantastic selection of food, always something for..."

Brian Toomey

"Great time last night for our baseball gang of 10 people. Excellent food and thanks to Amanda, upstairs, for the terrific service and a fun..."

Al Holmes

"We were a group of 12 for lunch. The majority of people really enjoyed their food. Many selected the pizza, one of their most popular items on the..."

JML JML

"Our Rotary Club meets here for lunch. The staff are very polite, friendly and efficient. Everyone loves the food and they also have nice vegetarian..."

Robin Spencer

"Super friendly and professional staff made us feel attended to without feeling invasive. The meal portions are large enough to feed, so may be better..."

Shanny Foo

"Everything about this place was amazing. The selection is quite varied and there are lots of options for everyone, even vegans. The service was..."

Michelle Chartrand

"Our youth basketball team was in town for a tournament. We had a group of 40 in for dinner on a Saturday night… we were running behind due to our..."

David Berardi

"Recently visited KS for a baptism and had a really good time. The food and service were great, and Moe was always around to make sure we had..."

Mario Badr

Coriander Thai Cuisine

"This is the best Thai restaurant in Ottawa, in my opinion. The Panang curry is excellent. On the whole, much better than the over-hyped Siam..."

Wawanamous

"Been going for 2 years regularly. Best thai in the City. $11.30 (including tax) for soup and main course. Main course could feed two. Little cute..."

Jeffrey McMillan

"Hands down some of the best Thai food we've had outside of Thailand. The only 'complaint' we have is that it could be spicier - but it's kind of nice..."

BeccaM

"I think Coriander Thai is my favourite thai spot in the city. I've only ever been for lunch and consistently order the pad thai since it is cooked so..."

Tracey Zimmer

"Yummyness!. I was just at Coriander Thai last week and it was awesome! I can't believe I have walked by there hundreds of time and never went in. The..."

FoodieGirl

"Good food but limited choices for..."

Food Connoisseur

"Had a great lunch very fast service very flavourful food and very good..."

Harry Beagle

"Great curry. Each time I go, I have the light chicken curry with potatoes. It is delicious. This place offers many good options at a competitive..."

VC

"I will go easy on spice stars next time. I read some good reviews about this restaurant decided to try by myself. The service was good and the dish I..."

Yow

"Hot and Spicy. Coriander Thai had an amazing list of dishes to choose from. So much so that I could not make a decision so I left it up to the..."

Nugget

"Great Thai!. I think its the best Thai food in..."

NicoleS

"Great food. Hidden Thai gem. My favourite dish is the crispy..."

Sams

"But without a doubt, in my opinion, the best Thaï restaurant in Ottawa is Coriander. Located on Kent at the corner of..."

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