Harbin Chinese Restaurant

First time to try here... excellent taste. Real Chinese food! I heard about this place from many friends and passed by this place number of time. With doubts, i came and tried number of dishes, wow, better than expected. I heard that chef is class one chef from China.... wow!

The first place I went to eat after landing in Ottawa was Harbin. That's how much my family and I like the food here. I'm from New York City, and there is plenty of delicious Sichuan food there e.g., Szechuan Mountain House, but Harbin captivates my mind like no other restaurant in Ottawa. In particular, we're fond of the Mao Xue Wang , Sichuan Mala Chicken Cartilage , Szechuan Cabbage and Fish , Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage and Wood Ear with Black Vinegar, and many many more. The chili oil they use has a great balance of ma numbness and la spiciness. Everything tastes authentic, including those dishes that do not rely on spicy flavors. Last, but not least, the prices at Harbin are more economical compared to similar quality restaurants elsewhere. On the one hand, it would be in my best interest if this restaurant continues to remain the hidden gem that it has been so far i.e., shorter wait times for me, less crowding, etc.. On the other hand, the owners and chefs are such amazing people that I hope more food enthusiasts in the area come to know of this restaurant and try it out; I have no doubt that when they do, they will also agree that this is one of the most delicious and authentic Chinese restaurants in the region. Photo credit: @nyc_piggie Instagram

First time going here because a friend told me to try it. The food is bomb! Everything was just so delicious and seasoned just right. Will come back again to try out other dishes :

It was my first time here and had an exceptional experience. The food was very good and the service was good as well. It’s very easy to get Chinese food but let me tell you, not this good. We ordered like 10 dishes for 5 people to share. I felt like it was slightly more expensive but the portions are bigger and tasty.Recommended dishesShanghai Noodles, Chicken Fried Rice, Sliced Beef in Szechuan

Excellent authentic food with great portions. Rice felt steep at 2$ a small portion but it makes up for it with large quantities of quality food. Could use a bit more spiciness for me for the fish in chilli oil, maybe I'll request that next time we're around.Food: 5/5

Quality Chinese food. Clean restaurant. We came here for dinner as it is a short walk from Brookstreet Hotel where we are staying. Ordered the Kung Pao Shrimp and Eggplant good, Stir Fried Beef with Oyster Sauce very good, Sichuan Pork Intestine good, and Sauerkraut Stewed Pork Belly and Tofu very good. With 2 additional servings of plain rice, the bill came to ~$97 before tips including taxes. Portions are not huge but taste matters more to us.

Deliciously authentic Chinese food! The atmosphere was great, service was friendly and fast, and all the dishes we ordered were perfect. Can’t wait to come back!

Awesome! I've seen other reviews, and I think Mara's taste can feel alien. The sauce is different from the existing American Chinese restaurant. I was satisfied and I keep thinking. I want to visit again as fast as one can

Best way to save some money is to order takeout on their website. Pick up is around 20 mins after you place your order. Authentic northern food but also offers southern dishes. Polite staff. I use their website for pick up and they package their dishes with tin foil lining the containers to avoid spillage. Lovely restaurant interior. Favourites dishes. -L3 cold dish seasoned beef - grandma’s pork belly and eggs chefs special so good! -Shanghai sliced fish -crisp fried pork side ribs -mapo tofu -kong pao shrimp and eggplants Other dishes in the photos: -spicy blood Tofu, pork intestines, clear noodle in chilli sauce -beef tenderloin

I was literally shocked when I saw the receipt. They charged 2.50 for chili oil and 0.8 for take out containers? The story is I was asking if they can give me something spicy because the food was lack of flavours, he was nice and he brought me a small bowl of chilli sauce without telling me it worth 2.50 plus tax : I don’t have the receipt with me because they told me if you pay by cash then no receipt for customers. Not the first time but will be the last time. Not worth driving half an hour one way to go and dine in if there’s hidden charges.