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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1742 reviews

What Mike Dociu likes about Ben Ben Restaurant:
Best authentic Chinese food in Ottawa. This is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and I've eaten at many, there are very few bad ones, but this one is by far the best....the hot and sour soup is a must...try anything on the menu and you will enjoy. View all feedback. What henry michovic doesn't like about Ben Ben Restaurant:
Didn't have the best experience. Menu pricing was missing in restaurant with menu provided and was difficult to order without knowing prices for each other. Asked owner for prices and she said some but still a bit skeptical. Food was ok, vegetables were a bit wilted but overall flavor was ok. Hope they can be a bit more transparent on pricing. Maybe was just me, but I don't like going somewhere without knowing what t... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 13 reviews
Aubrey
20.01.2018 - 17:34

Kids love pan fried noodles and the ones they have here were no exception. Also try there soft shell crab and spicy beef dishes. Parking almost right beside the...

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Hank
20.01.2018 - 17:34

Very good authentic Chinese food, friendly service right in Ottawa's Chinatown! Noodle dishes were very good except for the Shrimp Chow Mein which was okay, the...

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Zetta
20.01.2018 - 17:34

15 tables with red cloths Quick service and tasty food impressed (though the waitress/owner tried to add another dish to our order).General Tao's Chicken was sp...

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Savanna
30.08.2018 - 13:16

Went here with family and the food was pretty good. We had a few dishes and over all the food was good. The wonton soup was ok but I have had much better elsewh...

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Buddy
20.01.2018 - 17:34

Dropped in for a late meal with my son. We were greeted by Linda (Chinese name: Feng). She was so personable and helpful! We honestly didn't know any of the dis...

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Located in Ottawa's Chinatown, Ben-Ben Restaurant has received mixed reviews from its patrons. Some customers have expressed disappointment in the declining quality of the food, citing small portions, lack of seasoning, and inattentive service as issues. However, others have praised the authenticity of the Chinese cuisine served at Ben-Ben, highlighting dishes such as lemon chicken, General Tao's chicken, and noodle dishes. Customers have also commended the friendly service provided by the owner, Linda, who goes above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Despite some negative feedback, Ben-Ben Restaurant seems to have a loyal following of customers who appreciate the generous portions and reasonable prices.

Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1120 reviews
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17.01.2024 - 12:36

I just love this place. The General Tao is the best I had in town ! Food portions are big and for a very reasonable price. Salt and pepper shrimp and the crispy...

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Mike
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Best authentic Chinese food in Ottawa. This is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and I've eaten at many, there are very few bad ones, but this one is by far t...

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BreakfastBabe
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Good Experience. Contrary to the person below, I found our waitress to be quite pleasant, and very helpful. (I had *no* idea what to order) We had to wait a lit...

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albert
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Cheaper than chu tsing and Yangtze. Food quality is just as amazing, if not better. Service is great, but for such a good Chinese restaurant, the place is awful...

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Yannie
17.01.2024 - 12:36

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Dish comes in big portions and they got cheap lunch specials from 12 to 3

Restaurantji
4.0 ★ from 119 reviews
Anto
08.10.2023 - 04:39

My childhood favourite spot, we got the Chinese six person meal which I absolutely loved. If you can’t read it; the left 6 person one comes with duck and the ri...

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Ellie
08.10.2023 - 04:39

Very good authentic Chinese cuisine. Very friendly and helpful service. Huge portions and reasonable prices. Will definitely go back!Vegetarian options: Quite a...

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Antoine
08.10.2023 - 04:39

Delicious fish maw soup and cantonese chow mien (fried noodles). Fair prices, fresh ingredients.

Taryn
08.10.2023 - 04:39

We went here a few weeks ago the place is not very clean should of been our first red flag. Server came to set the table my cutlery was still covered in food ....

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Evangeline
08.10.2023 - 04:39

Me and a girlfriend decided to pop in during the Somerset Night market a few weeks ago to sit down and have a glass of wine. The place was pretty well empty apa...

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Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 26 reviews
Google
4.2 ★ from 362 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 52 reviews
Zomato
3.2 ★ from 50 reviews

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