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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 121 reviews

What Leonor King likes about Lai Lai Dining Lounge:
This is a very small restaurant on McArthur Ave near St-Laurent. You will definitely not be impressed by the outside but please don't let it stop you from trying this place. The interior is extremely clean, it appears as if it's been completely renovated on the inside. We ordered a few combination plates, won ton soup and almond soo guy. Everything was excellent; fresh, hot, tasty and cooked to perfection. It's not c... View all feedback. What John Doe doesn't like about Lai Lai Dining Lounge:
The general tao tasted so bad, it wasn’t even chicken it was bird fat and skin, and it was soggy. The ribs were covered in fat. The rice was old. The egg rolls didn’t have any flavour. The portions were so tiny we spend 50$...and got 3 containers of 4 oz. it was a total waste of money. We couldn’t even eat the food it was so bad. View all feedback.

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3.0 ★ from 19 reviews
Deron
20.01.2018 - 17:38

We ordered the special "dinner for two" consisting ofspring rolls, hot and sour soup, general tao's chicken and beef in garlic sauce.The only thing that was sat...

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King
20.01.2018 - 17:38

I have now went many of times . I have sent many people . I live in Kanata . Everything I go into town . You can be sure I bring someone there . They also like...

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Greg
23.05.2020 - 10:02

We had been looking for a good Chinese food restaurant for years. This is by far our very favorite! Always fresh and good size portions. We have it once a week.

Lorenzo
20.01.2018 - 17:38

Got delivery from them tonight. Paid more than $50 for only 4 dishes, and all of them were terrible. They forgot the noodles in the chow mein, their peanut sauc...

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Leonor
09.09.2020 - 05:35

This is a very small restaurant on McArthur Ave near St-Laurent. You will definitely not be impressed by the outside but please don't let it stop you from tryin...

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Lai Lais, a Chinese restaurant located on McArthur Ave near St-Laurent, may not seem impressive from the outside but do not let that deter you. The interior is clean and renovated, offering a pleasant dining experience. While some reviews have highlighted disappointment with dishes such as the General Tao's chicken or beef in garlic sauce, others have raved about the excellent quality of food, such as the ribs, almond soo guy, and combination plates. The portions are decent, prices are reasonable, and the service is exceptional. Lai Lais has garnered a loyal following over the years, with customers returning for delicious, Canadianized Chinese cuisine. Overall, while some negative reviews exist, the majority of customers seem to enjoy the tasty dishes and generous portions offered by this Ottawa favorite.

Restaurantji
3.4 ★ from 76 reviews
Deborah
12.02.2024 - 16:17

The rice was burnt taste. Egg roll was over fried. Sauce in guy ding tasted watery.

Lucy
12.02.2024 - 16:17

Ordered through skip and the rice was burnt, the ribs tasted like rubber. The only good thing was the sweet and sour

Bush
12.02.2024 - 16:17

I love this place. Have ordered here numerous times always get a combination platter. So delicious and great quantity I always have leftovers for lunch the next...

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Joel
12.02.2024 - 16:17

Takeout or online delivery service only. Call ahead to order (it'll save a bunch of time when they are busy. Consistently good Chinese food.

Stephan
12.02.2024 - 16:17

This is a take out place only now. The prices are good and the combo plates are plentifull. I recommend it.

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
John
15.06.2023 - 11:31

Just here for the first time on the box day. Have dinner for 2 with garlic substitute ribs and almond type with an additional order of sweet and acid pork and s...

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Nolan
15.06.2023 - 11:31

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants! Portion size is very generous and always hot. Always consistent so you know exactly what you get every time.

Sebastian
15.06.2023 - 11:31

We ordered here for the first time today, Trog Skip the dishes. It was fast delivery. Food was delicious and meals are really great, we loved it. It'll be safe...

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Lucia
15.06.2023 - 11:31

Amazing Chinese food friendly staff! Photos of combination plate with chicken balls general tao chicken, also came with rice lucky cookie. The staff was very fr...

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Mellie
15.06.2023 - 11:31

Love the combo plates! Always hot, fresh and consistent. Price is a bit high but when you get the food the taste and quantity is worth it.

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4.0 ★ from 16 reviews

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