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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2174 reviews

What Mélusine Thisse doesn't like about Cafe Orient:
Service quite nice, but unfortunately the food seems to be “meh”. My main dish was flavourless and 80% rice, not worth the money. My dad found his meal to be too plain too. However the lotus paste steamed buns were very delicious, maybe their dim sum menu is View all feedback. What User likes about Cafe Orient:
It is a Hong Kong style restrautant with extensive menu of dim sum, fried rice/noodles, hong kong style drink, pot rice, etc.The milk tea it prepares is very local to Hong Kong style, no matter it is served hot or cold, but it is a bit pricey from my point of view (2.5 for hot and 3.5 for cold) because it is small. Anyway, the food is good. The restaurant is clean. The staff can speak English, Cantonese and Putonghua... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 23 reviews

A good friend of mine introduced me to this place about 8-10 years ago and I have been a regular ever since. I love this place, it's not about the ambience, it...

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The Cafe Orient is a small, unassuming place on Somerset Street, the decor is simple and clean.The food we had (HK style french toast, pan fried pork dumplings...

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Had my first visit to Orient Cafe. Went with another couple who have been going there for years. It's just a little 'hole in the wall' but the food is excellent...

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Didn't notice this place was here until a friend took me, and man was I surprised on how much I liked it. Small restaurant, great atmosphere, delicious food.

It is a Hong Kong style restrautant with extensive menu of dim sum, fried rice/noodles, hong kong style drink, pot rice, etc.The milk tea it prepares is very lo...

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Cafe Orient offers an authentic and extensive menu of Cantonese dishes in a simple yet welcoming setting. While some dishes were found to be lacking in flavor and quality, the dim sum options were particularly standout. The restaurant is known for its friendly and efficient service, and customers appreciate the affordable prices. With a focus on traditional flavors and generous portion sizes, Cafe Orient is a beloved spot for those seeking true Cantonese cuisine in Ottawa.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1002 reviews
Bowsing
19.01.2024 - 01:06

Having moved from Vancouver to Ottawa, I really miss having quick access to good Chinese food throughout the city. Sometimes I just have cravings for a really g...

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M18ho
19.01.2024 - 01:06

This Chinese restaurant is truly authentic and never fails to impress. The swift and friendly service, along with their flavorful and fresh dishes, always leave...

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Rey
19.01.2024 - 01:06

Second day in Ottawa, second visit.<br/ When you're the gwei lo, you're doing it the most.<br/ When the menu says spicy, they're not joking.<br/ We will probabl...

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Chaoticteen
19.01.2024 - 01:06

Just got back from here. Went for some simple dim sum, bang for the buck, excellent taste, everything was piping hot and the service was quite fast. Best dim su...

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MorningStar
19.01.2024 - 01:06

I love this place. The older lady will remember what you've ordered no matter how long ago. I love the beef ribs in black bean sauce served on steamed rice. I b...

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Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 114 reviews
Stella
08.10.2023 - 16:50

Really delicious 茶餐厅 with a nice variety of food. We ordered the clay pot rice (need to Pre-order), stir fried rice noodles with beef, pork chop in tomato sa...

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It was full when we arrived but we didn't wait long to get a table for dim sum. Although the food was a tad salty, it was tasty. Not to the level of imperial re...

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Mélusine
08.10.2023 - 16:50

Service quite nice, but unfortunately the food seems to be “meh”. My main dish was flavourless and 80% rice, not worth the money. My dad found his meal to be to...

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08.10.2023 - 16:50

Service quite nice, but unfortunately the food seems to be “meh”. My main dish was flavourless and 80% rice, not worth the money. My dad found his meal to be to...

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Queenie
08.10.2023 - 16:50

Delicious food. Being from the GTA, I missed cha chaan tangs a lot. Finally was able to eat some of my favourites. Highly recommend the rice noodle with beef di...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 9 reviews
Foursquare
3.4 ★ from 11 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 503 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 448 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 23 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 64 reviews

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