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Reviewed by OneLove Foodie

Vietnamese dishes and crispy pork at Mama Mai

Mama Mai Vietnamese Kitchen

OneLove Foodie returns to Mama Mai for pho, vermicelli and a crispy pork belly special with woven rice noodles. The pork dish is a rotating special; check Mama Mai’s account for availability.

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Reviewed by YumYumYOW

Georgian and Armenian dishes at Yan’s

Yan’s Restaurant

Allie explores khinkali dumplings, cheese-filled bread and grilled dishes at Yan’s. Her source post notes that the meal was shared by a group, so portions shown may differ from individual orders.

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Reviewed by Mel’s Hangry Table

Eight Japanese barbecue ideas at Gyubee

Gyubee Japanese Grill — Ottawa

Melissa shares eight ways to enjoy Gyubee’s Japanese barbecue menu. Her video mentions both the ByWard Market and Merivale locations; check the restaurant’s location list when planning a visit.

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Reviewed by OneLove Foodie

Seafood from the Ad Mare truck

Ad Mare Seafood

OneLove Foodie features lobster rolls and fish and chips. The video includes seasonal food; check current availability with the truck.

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Reviewed by The Ottawa Insider

Inside Shinka’s sushi bar

Shinka Sushi Bar

The Ottawa Insider shares a look at Shinka’s dine-in sushi bar on Sheffield Road.

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Reviewed by OneLove Foodie

Ottawa noodle roundup featuring Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger

OneLove Foodie’s five-stop noodle roundup includes Paper Tiger, Authentic Vietnamese Pho House, Lala Noodles, Golden Ox and Le Mien. This video is listed once, under its featured Paper Tiger stop.

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Reviewed by Mel’s Hangry Table

A taco stop in Vanier

Aztec Tacos

Mel features Aztec Tacos in her winter series supporting local businesses.

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Reviewed by OneLove Foodie

Pizza and coconut cream pie in Orléans

Louis’ Pizza Express — Orléans

Paid partnership with Heart of Orléans, disclosed in the original post. OneLove Foodie visits Louis’ Pizza Express for Ottawa-style pizza and coconut cream pie.

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Reviewed by Reviews by Revello

Pancakes at Beechwood Diner

Beechwood Diner

Revello tries the lemon buttermilk pancakes in his ongoing Ottawa pancake series.

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Matcha blueberry pancakes at Dessert First

Dessert First — Bank Street

Another stop in Revello’s pancake series, featuring buttermilk pancakes with matcha, mascarpone and blueberries at Dessert First on Bank Street.

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Tacos and a burrito at Taco Bout It

Taco Bout It

Revello joins Nate Thompson at the Preston Street food truck for tacos, a steak burrito and loaded fries. Check the truck’s account for current service dates.

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Reviewed by The Ottawa Insider

Build-your-own bowls at Poulet Rouge

Poulet Rouge — The Glebe

The Ottawa Insider visits Poulet Rouge in the Glebe and explores its grilled chicken bowls, bases and toppings.

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Reviewed by The Ottawa Insider

Pizza night at Retro Gusto

Retro Gusto

The Ottawa Insider shares a pizza night with friends at Retro Gusto on Preston Street, with a look at its Italian food and dining atmosphere.

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Reviewed by YumYumYOW

Italian pastries at Dolci Sapori

Dolci Sapori

Allie explores the pastries and café offerings at this Somerset Street bakery.

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Reviewed by The Ottawa Insider

Indian dishes at Sha’az in Kanata

Sha’az — Kanata

The Ottawa Insider shares a visit to Sha’az, featuring lamb shank, Afghani chicken tikka and garlic naan. The video was published in August 2024.

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Reviewed by YumYumYOW

Korean lunch at Jumak

Jumak Korean Kitchen and Pub

Allie visits Jumak in the Glebe for a Korean lunch with stir-fried meat, stew, lettuce wraps and side dishes, plus a seafood pancake. The video reflects her April 2024 visit.

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Reviewed by Mel’s Hangry Table

Soup dumplings in the ByWard Market

Sammi & Soupe Dumpling

Melissa and YumYumYOW try steamed soup dumplings and pan-fried dumplings in this February 2024 opening preview. Published on Mel’s Hangry Table, with Allie also credited in the original post.

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Reviewed by YumYumYOW

Shanghai-style buns on Merivale

Bite&Bite Shanghai Fried Bun

Allie visits Bite&Bite for pan-fried soup buns and wonton soup.

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Wings at Khokha Eatery

Khokha Eatery

Revello visits Khokha Eatery for sauced chicken wings and shares his impressions of their texture and flavour.

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Reviewed by YumYumYOW

A visit to New Pho Bo Ga La

New Pho Bo Ga La

A short video from Allie’s June 2022 visit to New Pho Bo Ga La, featuring Vietnamese food and patio-season dining in Ottawa.

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Reviewed by Mel’s Hangry Table

Tabletop Korean barbecue at Mu Goong Hwa Garden

Mu Goong Hwa Garden

Melissa demonstrates the tabletop barbecue experience at Mu Goong Hwa Garden. This is an archival December 2020 visit; the prices and dining restrictions mentioned in the original video are historical.

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Reviews by Revello

Reviews by Revello

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Revello Williamson shares Ottawa restaurant discoveries through food videos and recurring series, including his search for pancakes across the city.

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YumYumYOW

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Allie shares Ottawa dining discoveries, with videos exploring different cuisines, neighbourhood restaurants and local food experiences.

OneLove Foodie

OneLove Foodie

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Ottawa food discovery videos from @onelove.foodie, including neighbourhood restaurants, food trucks and local dining roundups.

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The Ottawa Insider

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An Ottawa discovery account sharing local food stops alongside city events, lifestyle features and Canadian businesses.

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