Best Dim Sum in Ottawa
This list covers dim sum and Cantonese restaurants in Ottawa, based on Google ratings and reviews as of October 2026. Most places are in Chinatown or Nepean, with the majority having an inexpensive price level. Ratings range from 3.6 to 4.5, with Royal Treasure and Manchu Wok sharing the top rating of 4.5. Review counts vary widely, from 243 reviews for Manchu Wok to 676 for Cafe Orient.
The restaurants here all have at least 100 reviews and are currently open. Reviewers often mention specific dishes like General Tao chicken, hot and sour soup, and congee. The list includes a mix of dim sum specialists and broader Cantonese or Chinese restaurants. Practical details like opening hours and service options are included to help you plan your visit, and all places offer takeout.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Treasure 敦煌 | Chinatown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 534 | $$ |
| 2 | Cafe Orient | Chinatown | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 676 | $ |
| 3 | Manchu Wok | Nepean | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 243 | $ |
| 4 | Yimin Dim Sum House | Chinatown | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 400 | $ |
| 5 | Ginkgo Garden | Hawthorne Meadows - Sheffield Glen | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 272 | $ |
| 6 | Hung Mein Chinese Take Out Delivery | Iris | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 337 | $ |
| 7 | Shanghai ONE Fine Dining | Nepean | ★★★★☆ 3.6 | 612 | $$ |
Royal Treasure 敦煌
Royal Treasure is a moderate priced Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown with a 4.5 rating from 534 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner but has limited hours, closing at 20:30. Reviewers often mention its spicy tingly beef, crispy fish, and cozy atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:30
- Wed 14:00-20:30
- Thu 14:00-20:30
- Fri 12:00-20:30
- Sat 12:00-20:30
Cafe Orient
Cafe Orient is an inexpensive Cantonese restaurant in Chinatown, rated 4.4 from 676 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Reviewers often mention its congee, General Tao, and cha chan teng style, and note it is cash only.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Manchu Wok
Manchu Wok is an inexpensive Chinese restaurant in Nepean with a 4.5 rating from 243 reviews. It opens at 10:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends. Reviewers often praise the friendly staff, portion size, and fresh food like General Tso chicken.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-20:00
- Tue 10:00-20:00
- Wed 10:00-20:00
- Thu 10:00-20:00
- Fri 10:00-20:00
- Sat 10:00-20:00
Yimin Dim Sum House
Yimin Dim Sum House is an inexpensive dim sum restaurant in Chinatown, rated 4.2 from 400 reviews. It has long hours, open daily from 11:00 to 23:00. Reviewers often mention specific dim sum items like hargow, deep fried football, and sesame balls.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Ginkgo Garden
Ginkgo Garden is an inexpensive Chinese restaurant in Hawthorne Meadows - Sheffield Glen, with a 4.1 rating from 272 reviews. It opens at 15:00 on Sundays and Saturdays. Reviewers often highlight the portions, egg rolls, and fresh food like crispy beef.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 15:00-22:00
Hung Mein Chinese Take Out Delivery
Hung Mein Chinese Take Out Delivery is an inexpensive restaurant in Iris, rated 3.9 from 337 reviews. It opens daily at 15:00, with later closing times on weekends. Reviewers often mention combo plates, chicken balls, egg rolls, and portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-21:30
- Mon 15:00-21:30
- Tue 15:00-23:30
- Wed 15:00-23:30
- Thu 15:00-23:30
- Fri 15:00-00:30
- Sat 15:00-00:30
Shanghai ONE Fine Dining
Shanghai ONE Fine Dining is a moderate priced Chinese restaurant in Nepean, rated 3.6 from 612 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Reviewers often mention its dim sum, xiao long bao, lobsters, and private rooms.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Tips before you go
- Most restaurants are inexpensive, with only Royal Treasure and Shanghai ONE listed as moderate priced.
- Check opening hours, as some places like Ginkgo Garden and Hung Mein open in the afternoon at 15:00.
- Chinatown has the highest concentration of restaurants on this list.
- Cafe Orient is noted as cash only, so plan accordingly.
- All listed places offer takeout, and most offer delivery and dine-in services.
- For late-night options, Hung Mein is open until 00:30 on Friday and Saturday.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was calculated so places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only restaurants with at least 100 reviews were considered. The list includes only places that are currently open for business, using the hours provided in the facts.
Questions about dim sum restaurants in Ottawa
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
Royal Treasure and Manchu Wok both have a 4.5 rating. Royal Treasure has 534 reviews and is in Chinatown. Manchu Wok has 243 reviews and is in Nepean. Both are popular for lunch and dinner.
Are there any dim sum specific restaurants?
Yes, Yimin Dim Sum House in Chinatown is specifically a dim sum restaurant. Reviewers often mention hargow and sesame balls. Shanghai ONE Fine Dining in Nepean also has reviewers mentioning dim sum. Both places serve lunch and dinner.
Which places are good for a budget meal?
Most places are inexpensive. Cafe Orient, Manchu Wok, Yimin Dim Sum House, Ginkgo Garden, and Hung Mein are all listed as inexpensive. Reviewers often mention good portion sizes at these restaurants. They are all open for lunch or dinner.
Do I need to make reservations?
The facts do not specify reservation policies. However, Shanghai ONE Fine Dining has private rooms, which may require booking. It is best to contact the restaurant directly for reservation information. Most other places are suitable for solo dining or quick bites.
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