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Chinatown Ottawa: top places by list

Ottawa's Chinatown is located along Somerset Street West under the 2010 Royal Arch, with 35 places on our list of restaurants in Ottawa. Pho Tuan is ranked #1 on our list of pho in Ottawa as of 2026-10-29.

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Want pho or Vietnamese food? There are 8 places on our list of pho and 14 places on our list of Vietnamese food in Chinatown, with Pho Tuan ranked #1 and #2 on those lists. Want Chinese food? There are 9 places on our list of Chinese food in Ottawa that are in Chinatown, and Royal Treasure is the highest at #11. Want groceries? There are 7 grocery stores in Chinatown on our list, and Shiraz Food Market is the highest at #13.

Places in Chinatown

First three places per list inside the saved boundary, in stored list order. Rank numbers refer to the full list.

Boundary: Somerset-Chinatown BIA. Uses the Somerset-Chinatown business improvement area along Somerset Street, not all of West Centretown.

These are saved boundary definitions, not a claim of complete place coverage. ONS study areas can combine neighbourhoods; BIA and former municipal areas have different scopes. Area hubs can overlap. Boundaries were simplified to about one metre; saved coordinate and source boundary precision limit edge assignments.

Restaurants · 35 matching records

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  1. #44: Casa Verde Latin Kitchen-Ottawa · Score 4.72/5

    765 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1

    4.9 stars from 393 reviews; 66% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (66.3%). R = 4.9; v = 393; C = 4.3564; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #49: Pho Tuan · Score 4.70/5

    300 Booth St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6N6

    4.8 stars from 699 reviews; 78% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (77.8%). R = 4.8; v = 699; C = 4.3564; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #71: LOLA'S KITCHEN Filipino Restaurant · Score 4.67/5

    826 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5

    4.7 stars from 2,484 reviews; 93% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: high (92.5%). R = 4.7; v = 2484; C = 4.3564; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Pizza · 1 matching records

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  1. #152: Season's Pizza · Score 4.09/5

    725 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P7

    3.9 stars from 315 reviews; 61% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (61.2%). R = 3.9; v = 315; C = 4.3799; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Bakeries · 1 matching records

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  1. #117: ThimbleCakes- Cupcakes, Cakes and Icecream · Score 4.53/5

    870 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R7

    4.5 stars from 494 reviews; 72% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (71.9%). R = 4.5; v = 494; C = 4.5970; m = 193. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Barbers · 6 matching records

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  1. #90: ESNTL Studios Barbershop · Score 4.81/5

    681 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P3

    4.9 stars from 104 reviews; 37% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (37.1%). R = 4.9; v = 104; C = 4.7565; m = 176. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #122: Royal Scissors Barbershop · Score 4.79/5

    554 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6A2

    4.8 stars from 411 reviews; 70% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (70.0%). R = 4.8; v = 411; C = 4.7565; m = 176. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #162: Professional Barber Shop · Score 4.77/5

    617 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3

    4.8 stars from 116 reviews; 40% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (39.7%). R = 4.8; v = 116; C = 4.7565; m = 176. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Bubble Tea · 1 matching records

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  1. #13: Tealive · Score 4.33/5

    675 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6J1

    4.3 stars from 523 reviews; 75% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (74.6%). R = 4.3; v = 523; C = 4.4053; m = 178. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Chinese Restaurants · 9 matching records

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  1. #11: Royal Treasure 敦煌 · Score 4.38/5

    774 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1

    4.5 stars from 541 reviews; 73% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (73.0%). R = 4.5; v = 541; C = 4.0486; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #12: Cafe Orient · Score 4.32/5

    808 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5

    4.4 stars from 683 reviews; 77% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (77.3%). R = 4.4; v = 683; C = 4.0486; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #16: Ha's Dim Sum Noodle House · Score 4.29/5

    870 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R7

    4.4 stars from 412 reviews; 67% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (67.3%). R = 4.4; v = 412; C = 4.0486; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Fast Food Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #31: My Hang Vietnamese Submarine · Score 4.57/5

    788 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1

    4.6 stars from 283 reviews; 59% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (58.6%). R = 4.6; v = 283; C = 4.5230; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Florists · 2 matching records

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  1. #28: Maison Anthea Floral Studio · Score 4.66/5

    815 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 7J7

    5.0 stars from 31 reviews; 22% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (22.3%). R = 5; v = 31; C = 4.5630; m = 108. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #44: Evangeline Flowers · Score 4.58/5

    593 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K2

    4.6 stars from 154 reviews; 59% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (58.8%). R = 4.6; v = 154; C = 4.5630; m = 108. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Grocery Stores · 7 matching records

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  1. #13: Shiraz Food Market · Score 4.66/5

    725 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P7

    4.7 stars from 530 reviews; 84% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (84.2%). R = 4.7; v = 530; C = 4.4537; m = 99.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #17: Lim Bangkok Grocery · Score 4.63/5

    794 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R2

    4.7 stars from 266 reviews; 73% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (72.8%). R = 4.7; v = 266; C = 4.4537; m = 99.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #83: Hung Phat Grocery · Score 4.46/5

    139 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7M2

    4.5 stars from 30 reviews; 23% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (23.2%). R = 4.5; v = 30; C = 4.4537; m = 99.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Gyms · 1 matching records

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  1. #60: Iron North Studio · Score 4.80/5

    595 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6C6

    4.8 stars from 125 reviews; 69% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (68.9%). R = 4.8; v = 125; C = 4.7990; m = 56.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Hair Salons · 6 matching records

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  1. #14: Sunday Hair Cut + Colour Club · Score 4.91/5

    867 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R6

    5.0 stars from 106 reviews; 66% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (66.3%). R = 5; v = 106; C = 4.7327; m = 54. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #34: Bleach and Soda Hair studio · Score 4.86/5

    789 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R3

    4.9 stars from 195 reviews; 78% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (78.3%). R = 4.9; v = 195; C = 4.7327; m = 54. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #42: Vespa Hair Design · Score 4.86/5

    561 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1

    4.9 stars from 174 reviews; 76% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (76.3%). R = 4.9; v = 174; C = 4.7327; m = 54. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Indian Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #48: Mehfil Indian Cuisine · Score 4.31/5

    792 Somerset St W #790, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R2

    4.3 stars from 394 reviews; 66% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (66.3%). R = 4.3; v = 394; C = 4.3172; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Italian Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #8: Ciao Italia · Score 4.63/5

    641 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3

    4.7 stars from 712 reviews; 78% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (78.1%). R = 4.7; v = 712; C = 4.3750; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Jewelry Stores · 2 matching records

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  1. #45: Kim Thanh Jewellery · Score 4.59/5

    836 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5

    4.7 stars from 29 reviews; 27% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (27.5%). R = 4.7; v = 29; C = 4.5522; m = 76.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #50: Hoang Lan Jewellery · Score 4.57/5

    812 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 7J7

    4.6 stars from 32 reviews; 29% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (29.5%). R = 4.6; v = 32; C = 4.5522; m = 76.5. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Korean Restaurants · 2 matching records

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  1. #7: Korean House Restaurant · Score 4.48/5

    785 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R3

    4.5 stars from 1,041 reviews; 84% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (83.9%). R = 4.5; v = 1041; C = 4.3895; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #16: Koreana Restaurant · Score 4.06/5

    711 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P5

    4.0 stars from 1,108 reviews; 85% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (84.7%). R = 4; v = 1108; C = 4.3895; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Mexican Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #36: La Fiesta Latina · Score 4.41/5

    565 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K2

    4.4 stars from 751 reviews; 79% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (79.0%). R = 4.4; v = 751; C = 4.4561; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Pho · 8 matching records

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  1. #1: Pho Tuan · Score 4.70/5

    300 Booth St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6N6

    4.8 stars from 699 reviews; 78% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (77.8%). R = 4.8; v = 699; C = 4.3622; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #3: Phở Bắc Oriental Cuisine · Score 4.61/5

    873 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R6

    4.7 stars from 516 reviews; 72% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (72.1%). R = 4.7; v = 516; C = 4.3622; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #9: Pho Thu Do Restaurant · Score 4.48/5

    781 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R3

    4.5 stars from 991 reviews; 83% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (83.2%). R = 4.5; v = 991; C = 4.3622; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Seafood Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #4: Le Poisson Bleu · Score 4.66/5

    610 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K4

    4.7 stars from 769 reviews; 79% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (79.4%). R = 4.7; v = 769; C = 4.5300; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Tattoo Shops · 1 matching records

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  1. #39: Five Cents Tattoo Shop · Score 4.89/5

    619 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3

    5.0 stars from 19 reviews; 24% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: low (24.1%). R = 5; v = 19; C = 4.8584; m = 60. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Thai Restaurants · 1 matching records

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  1. #15: Phuket Royal · Score 4.49/5

    713 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P7

    4.5 stars from 863 reviews; 81% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (81.2%). R = 4.5; v = 863; C = 4.4526; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Thrift Stores · 1 matching records

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  1. #2: Miam Miam General Store · Score 4.69/5

    645 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3

    4.9 stars from 94 reviews; 64% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (63.9%). R = 4.9; v = 94; C = 4.3105; m = 53. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Vietnamese Restaurants · 14 matching records

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  1. #2: Pho Tuan · Score 4.72/5

    300 Booth St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6N6

    4.8 stars from 699 reviews; 78% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (77.8%). R = 4.8; v = 699; C = 4.4444; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  2. #6: Phở Bắc Oriental Cuisine · Score 4.63/5

    873 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R6

    4.7 stars from 516 reviews; 72% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (72.1%). R = 4.7; v = 516; C = 4.4444; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

  3. #7: Feifung Kitchen · Score 4.63/5

    827 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R4

    4.8 stars from 209 reviews; 51% of the score is its own rating.

    Score breakdown

    Confidence: medium (51.1%). R = 4.8; v = 209; C = 4.4444; m = 200. Score = (v / (v + m)) × R + (m / (v + m)) × C.

Boundary rule and source

Somerset-Chinatown BIA, source polygons. Fetched: .

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Source areas: Somerset-Chinatown BIA.

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Questions

Does Ottawa have a Chinatown?

Yes. Chinatown is located along Somerset Street West, roughly between Bronson Avenue and Preston Street. It is under the Chinatown Royal Arch that was completed in 2010.

What area counts as Chinatown here?

The Somerset-Chinatown Business Improvement Area, located along Somerset Street. It does not cover all of West Centretown.

How many Chinatown places are on fromOttawa lists?

There are 103 list spots in Chinatown, on 22 of our 68 lists. Some places can be on more than one list.

How are Chinatown places ranked?

All ranks are for the city of Ottawa using the fromOttawa Score of (v/(v+m))*R + (m/(v+m))*C. If a place has a low number of reviews, its Score will be pulled closer to the Ottawa-area average. Data was pulled 2026-10-29 and is updated every 90 days.

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    Side-by-Side Record Comparison

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    Tap Compare on up to three places and they line up here, side by side.