Best Korean Restaurants in Ottawa
This guide lists Korean restaurants in Ottawa based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. It covers a range of neighbourhoods, including Chinatown, Centretown West, Little Italy, and Byward Market. The most common price level is inexpensive, with eight restaurants in that category, while six are moderately priced. Ratings are generally high, with most places scoring between 4.4 and 4.8. Korean Mother's Meals has a perfect 5.0 from 166 reviews.
The restaurants here have at least 100 reviews, ensuring a reliable sample of feedback. Review counts vary widely, from Daldongnae Korean BBQ's 1311 reviews to Korean Mother's Meals' 166. The list includes a mix of barbecue spots, casual eateries, and specialized places focusing on items like kimbap or hotteok. All are currently open, offering dine-in, takeout, or delivery. The weighted rating system used prevents newer spots with few reviews from ranking above established favourites.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In's Kitchen | Sandy Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 540 | $ |
| 2 | Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Somerset | Chinatown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,311 | $$ |
| 3 | Table SODAM | Old Ottawa South | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,257 | $$ |
| 4 | Korean Mother's Meals-Hotteok, Vegan kimchi & Vegan bingsu | Ottawa | ★★★★★ 5 | 166 | $ |
| 5 | Kimbap | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 204 | $ |
| 6 | Korean House Restaurant | Centretown West | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,033 | $$ |
| 7 | K, LET'S EAT | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 369 | $ |
| 8 | Kochu | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 502 | $$ |
| 9 | JUMAK KOREAN KITCHEN AND PUB | The Glebe | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 358 | $ |
| 10 | Kim Chi - Korean Delight | Overbrook | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 307 | $ |
| 11 | Chungchun Rice Dog Nepean | Nepean | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 240 | $ |
| 12 | Maht Korean restaurant | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 233 | $ |
| 13 | Alirang Korean Restaurant (Merivale) | Nepean | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 912 | $$ |
| 14 | Koreana Restaurant | Centretown West | ★★★★☆ 4 | 1,091 | $$ |
| 15 | Mu Goong Hwa Garden | Ottawa | ★★★★☆ 3.9 | 808 | $$ |
In's Kitchen
In's Kitchen in Sandy Hill is an inexpensive Korean restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 540 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner daily, closing at 8:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 PM on Saturday. Reviewers often mention bulgogi, gamjatang, and stir-fried pork, and note halal options.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 12:00-19:00
Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Somerset
Daldongnae Korean BBQ in Chinatown is a moderate-price barbecue spot rated 4.6 from 1311 reviews. It opens daily at noon, closing at 11:00 PM most nights and midnight on weekends. Reviewers frequently talk about cheese corn, cuts of meat, and wagyu.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Table SODAM
Table SODAM in Old Ottawa South is a moderate-price Korean restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1257 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner, but is closed on Mondays. Reviewers often note spiciness, Korean fried chicken, and gamjatang.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-16:00
- Tue 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30
- Wed 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30
- Thu 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30
- Fri 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30
- Sat 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:30
Korean Mother's Meals-Hotteok, Vegan kimchi & Vegan bingsu
Korean Mother's Meals has a perfect 5.0 rating from 166 reviews and is inexpensive. Located in Ottawa, it offers vegan kimchi and bingsu. Reviewers frequently mention the kind owners, hotteok, and buldak.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-16:30
Kimbap
Kimbap in Byward Market is an inexpensive spot rated 4.8 from 204 reviews. It focuses on kimbap and is open for lunch, closing by 6:30 PM on weekdays. Reviewers often talk about beef kimbap, spicy chicken kimbap, and the cute interior.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-18:30
- Tue 11:00-18:30
- Wed 11:00-18:30
- Thu 11:00-18:30
- Fri 11:00-18:30
- Sat 12:00-17:00
Korean House Restaurant
Korean House Restaurant in Centretown West is a moderate-price barbecue place rated 4.5 from 1033 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for lunch. Reviewers often mention all-you-can-eat options, dumplings, and miso soup.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Tue 16:00-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
K, LET'S EAT
K, LET'S EAT in Little Italy is an inexpensive restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 369 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Reviewers frequently mention fried chicken, jajangmyeon, and the cozy atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-18:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 11:00-20:00
Kochu
Kochu in Little Italy is a moderate-price Korean restaurant rated 4.5 from 502 reviews. It opens for dinner only from Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 4:30 PM. Reviewers often mention sushi, bibimbap, and note the limited seating.
Opening hours
- Tue 16:30-20:30
- Wed 16:30-20:30
- Thu 16:30-20:30
- Fri 16:30-20:30
- Sat 16:30-20:30
JUMAK KOREAN KITCHEN AND PUB
JUMAK KOREAN KITCHEN AND PUB in The Glebe is inexpensive and has a 4.5 rating from 358 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Reviewers often talk about seafood pancake, tteokbokki, and bibimbap.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:30
- Mon 11:00-21:30
- Tue 11:00-21:30
- Wed 11:00-21:30
- Thu 11:00-21:30
- Fri 11:00-21:30
- Sat 11:00-21:30
Kim Chi - Korean Delight
Kim Chi - Korean Delight in Overbrook is an inexpensive restaurant rated 4.4 from 307 reviews. It is located in a food court and open daily for lunch and dinner. Reviewers frequently mention kalbi, kimchi fried rice, and the kind staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:00
- Mon 11:00-20:30
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-20:30
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Chungchun Rice Dog Nepean
Chungchun Rice Dog in Nepean is an inexpensive spot rated 4.4 from 240 reviews. It specializes in Korean hot dogs and corn dogs, open daily from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Reviewers often mention bubble tea and chipotle sauce.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-23:00
- Mon 11:30-23:00
- Tue 11:30-23:00
- Wed 11:30-23:00
- Thu 11:30-23:00
- Fri 11:30-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Maht Korean restaurant
Maht in Byward Market is an inexpensive Korean restaurant with a 4.4 rating from 233 reviews. It is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Reviewers often mention bibimbap, fried chicken, and gamjatang.
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
Alirang Korean Restaurant (Merivale)
Alirang Korean Restaurant in Nepean is moderate-price and rated 4.1 from 912 reviews. It is open for dinner from Tuesday and for lunch on weekends. Reviewers frequently talk about bulgogi, pork bone soup, and large portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:30
- Tue 16:00-21:30
- Wed 16:00-21:30
- Thu 16:00-21:30
- Fri 16:00-21:30
- Sat 12:00-21:30
Koreana Restaurant
Koreana Restaurant in Centretown West is moderate-price with a 4.0 rating from 1091 reviews. It offers Korean BBQ and all-you-can-eat, with varied hours closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers often mention sushi, marinated beef, and bulgogi.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Mon 16:00-21:00
- Wed 16:00-21:00
- Thu 12:00-21:00
- Fri 12:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Mu Goong Hwa Garden
Mu Goong Hwa Garden in Ottawa is a moderate-price restaurant rated 3.9 from 808 reviews. It serves lunch and dinner with specific hours, closed on Tuesdays. Reviewers often talk about Korean BBQ, portions, and all-you-can-eat options.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Mon 15:30-21:00
- Wed 15:30-21:00
- Thu 15:30-21:00
- Fri 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many places are closed one or two days a week, like Table SODAM on Mondays or Korean House on Mondays for lunch.
- Most restaurants offer takeout and delivery, but some, like Daldongnae and JUMAK, also have outdoor seating.
- Inexpensive options are common, with eight listed, while six are moderate-price; there are no expensive entries.
- For group dining, note that several barbecue spots like Daldongnae and Koreana are popular for dinner.
- Some places like Kimbap and Chungchun Rice Dog specialize in specific items, so plan accordingly.
- Several restaurants, including In's Kitchen and Korean Mother's Meals, have wheelchair accessible features.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only restaurants with at least 100 reviews were considered. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Finally, the list includes only restaurants that are currently open for business. This method provides a balanced view based on both popularity and customer satisfaction.
Questions about Korean restaurants in Ottawa
Which Korean restaurant in Ottawa has the highest rating?
Korean Mother's Meals has a perfect 5.0 rating from 166 reviews. It is an inexpensive restaurant in Ottawa that focuses on vegan kimchi, bingsu, and hotteok. Reviewers often mention the kind owners and the savoury hotteok. This spot has the top score, though it has fewer reviews than some others on the list.
Where can I find Korean barbecue in Ottawa?
Several restaurants specialize in Korean BBQ. Korean House Restaurant in Centretown West and Koreana Restaurant also offer barbecue, with both featuring all-you-can-eat options mentioned by reviewers. Mu Goong Hwa Garden is another option with a 3.9 rating from 808 reviews.
Are there any Korean restaurants open late?
Yes. Daldongnae Korean BBQ is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Chungchun Rice Dog in Nepean is open until 11:00 PM every day. Most other restaurants close by 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM, so check individual hours. For example, JUMAK in The Glebe closes at 9:30 PM nightly.
Which neighbourhoods have the most Korean restaurants?
Korean restaurants are spread across Ottawa. Centretown West, Byward Market, Little Italy, and Nepean each have multiple listings. Chinatown, Sandy Hill, Old Ottawa South, The Glebe, and Overbrook also have well-rated options. The areas with the highest review counts are Chinatown (Daldongnae) and Centretown West (Koreana).
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