Dainty Kitchen

A good place if you know what to order. You know it is a authentic place when most patrons come here for a taste of home. We ordered several charcoal skewers and various dishes with rice. The skewers are almost as good as the ones I had in China with the distinct cumin and chilli flavour. The sauerkraut soup with meat is one of the better ones in the city. Nice tangy taste but not heavy on the salt. For the more adventurous, try the Pork Feet and Spicy Sauce. Goes very well with rice and be sure to chew on some of the raw onions for a completely change in flavour. Note that you do have to pay for each bowl of rice.

I had an average experience at the Dainty Kitchen. I ordered the pork wontons which were decent but nothing special. A little on the pricey side. The restaurant had no music and lacked ambience and also ventilation. A strong smell of fryer grease permeated the entire restaurant including the seating area.

Ordered the Stir Fried Beef. It was rated mild, reflected on the menu by one chilli symbol. I have never until now attempted to return a takeout order. My wife almost choked on a couple of the chilli peppers. When I returned I was told that it is a northern Chinese communist dish. Perhaps they should have price it accordingly. I was not offered any exchanges or a refund. Returned home and had to pick out the crunchy peppers and try to repair the greasy oily beef in a new dish. One of the worse! Very disappointed indeed!

Good, timely service. Good food and filling.

What is the best Chinese BBQ restaurant in Ottawa? Of course is Dainty Kitchen. The owner has operated two different style restaurants in Ottawa before. After almost one year development, she opens this new chinese bbq restaurant where close to university of Ottawa. I was the first customer of first operation night some customer in that noon Lol. The quality of most of bbq kebab can rank top over the canada-wide chinese bbq restaurant honestly. The Malatang is fresh as well with several choices and pretty high quality. I have my supper three times within the first two weeks!!!

Very authentic food. I’ve been craving Guo Bao Rou like crazy, I finally found the right place! They are a bit pricy, but worth the every penny!

Worst service ever, we stood for more then 15 mins without having someone greet or putting us in a waiting list. What’s even worse the waitress blamed us for blocking her way!!!! It was busy which I understand but at least keep the basic courtesy! There were two tables of people left during the 15 mins but no one was cleaning them up! Their food isn’t that good either, I’m a Chinese and I promise you can find similar ones easily in town. Will never go back.

Very tasty and authentic Chinese cuisine! + Friendly staff. Definitely a must go if you pass by Ottawa

Best Chinese restaurant in ON. Great service, brilliant food. The taste of food exploded in the mouthThe most recommended Chinese restaurant

Good skewers and cool interior. Malatang, sweet and sour fried pork and Eggplant are all good. Not everything on the menu is very good but when you know what to order, it is. Atmosphere is that of a normal asian restaurant and service is friendly enough but nothing crazy since they dont have that many waiters. I would recommend going there.