gentlemonkey Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Boy do I love good, unique, authentic, healthy- on not, fairly priced- takeout foods. One of the best things about going to different towns is being able to take in the local favorites. Here in Ottawa, I have overdone all my favorite takeout places to the point of nauseum- golden turtle, so good, northern 2, pubitalia, capones, carlos - best pizza in the world, sushi place in the market building, lonestar, villagecafe.. etc. I'd love to get some reccomendations of places to eat- take out or not, and maybe a suggested favorite dish or two. I always like to take peoples reccommendations, and try different eats. Places with vegetarian options get extra points cause my lady dont eat meat. I also have been tempted to get into more asian varieties, indian and african foods, but Im not sure where to go or what to get. Anybody have any local favorites to tell me about- odds are I will be in most towns in at least Ontario this year- so gimme the scoop!! (city, place and dish) thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Oh man I have so many favorites. Here's a couple: - Co Cham on Somerset Street beside Pho Bo Ga. They have $2.00 Vietnamese subs. Ask for the assorted on a baguette (with peppers if you can stand the heat). - Tuk Tuk Thai Express on Kind Edward. Their delivery service stinks but if you get take-out it's awesome. Try their lemongrass soup (I can't remember the authentic name but it's the best soup I've ever had). They also have very reasonably priced combos for lunch and dinner. I've tried two of them and they are amazing. - Also a big fan of the Turtle, but I have to stop eatting it so much in case I get sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Whelan Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 GREEK ON WHEELS! That place kicks ass...not sure of the phone number, but it shouldn't be hard to find online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 I'm looking for some more options for this as well. I've only been in Ottaswa for a few months but I've definitely had my shwarma fill. And my lady's veggie too. I'll pass on one recommendation if you guys can suggest good cheap healthy lunch fare downtown that is NOT: Pizza Shwarma/Donair/Lebanese mystery meat Chip truck My recommendation is Ceylonta, on Somerset past Bank. Traditional south Indian and Sri Lankan food. It's the first place I've been that really does serve south indian food like I remember it from the real place. Try their vegetarian Thali (combination of different curries/chutneys/pickles, with rice). I think it's like 10 bucks but it's very very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 For decent basic sushi (and great tempura) at a good price, try Seoul House (Somerset & Percy, IIRC). Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Ooo, I can second that Ceylonta recommendation. I was thinking of that one, but couldn't remember the name of it. They have a great lunch buffet as well. Good call Ahess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Here's my three favourites : (no particular order) Hamilton : La Luna @ Queen st.(Lebanese)- Anything they make actually is amazing.Schwarma's,Falafel's,many other tasty dishes. Shehnai Resturant,447 Main st.W(Indian) - I basically always get the Tandori chicken...mmmmmm,but again great food. The Pepper Jack cafe-You know all about it Jay I'm sure,my favorite though is the goats cheese pizza. I'm freakin hungry now and can't make up my mind where to go...dam you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted August 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 esau- yeah, i've done la lunas- they had some tasty sandwiches i believe. pepperjack's honey-butter is the bombdiggity. unreal actually. ahess- Will try that, i hear you on the shawarma oversaturation. its funny they're impossible to get on the east coast or the states. (fyi- i left shawarma king and kamals off my list by accident). Check out So Good on Somerset, its got a kickass vegetarian menu, wu se vegetables- mmm. ms hux- will do, thank yoU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 mmmm, pad thai!!! baby! also, i love falafels and feta pitas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asparagus Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 You should try the take-out service in our back yard. They're just giving the stuff away. There are far to many baby tomatoes and beans, and our freezer's filling up.... Seriously though, if your into Indian or African food, I have found that most Indian buffets offer a large selection of both meat and vegetable fare. I'm not sure about the African places in Ottawa, I've heard good things about the Horn of Africa, mainly Ethiopian, I think, and the Kasbah Village on O'Connor and Laurier is nice, less veggie fare but still an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 My new fave!!! Dirienzo's....The number three!! Gold and 3 bucks!!! And the backyard...had a sweet fresh salad today courtesy of Asparagus....mmmmmm Cucumber!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 Oh yeah, and speaking of Indian food, The Roses Also in the market is pretty decent and cheap. The name's a bit confusing, but their blatant theft of the Hard Rock Café slogan makes me smile since this is such a commonality in India (ex. Using an image of Hulk Hogan on a billboard to sell paint.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 mmmm...Horm of Africa rocks....yum,yum. An added bonus is how cheap the beer is...I reccomend going after dark and enjoying the breeze on the patio. It's an idea to notice which hand the locals are eating with...they won't say anything but will probably be a little grossed out if you eat with the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted August 13, 2003 Report Share Posted August 13, 2003 ...haha..I wonder what the Horn locals thought of my Mom when she asked for a fork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 i'm not tellin ya where to go in peterborough.... you gotta call me up and i'll take you there myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitari Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 The Green Papaya on Kent has great Thai food. For $12 you get a combination plate of all the daily specials. Amazing stuff and great for first timers who don't know what to get! And I'm a sushi fanatic! I love Suisha Gardens and Kinki. Suisha Gardens has all the basic rolls and really nice staff. Kinki's has some great funky rolls (lots of veggie ones) and absolutely fantastic martinis but it's pretty pricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarfmaster C Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 i had a really good meal at the glebe cafe - right on bank street around fourth(?). decent prices, awesome food and really friendly owner/chef/waiter(?)dude (he seemed to be doing everything, and doing it well). i had the days special -tasty spicey eggplant dish --yummy!(there was a veg and a meaty special) i only made it there once, so i don't know about the regular menu - but i did notice there were veg options. pretty sure they do take out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkey Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Try VON'S on Bank St. close to where the construction is right now. Classy place to take your lady for an elegant evening of dining. Its a little more pricy than other places but for about $60, you can get a nice meal with a half leter of house wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted August 15, 2003 Report Share Posted August 15, 2003 Next time you're in Hamilton, try Mex-I-Can (107 James North - 905-527-1554) for some authentic Mexican food at a great price. Taco Bell be damned, this is the real deal and the beer is always cold. Highly recommended. It's also right around the corner from Pepper Jack's. I'm with Esau13 on La Luna - still my favorite place to eat. I'd also recommend The Pheasant Plucker for the best nachos in town (the vegetarian nachos are out of this world), the coolest bar staff outside Pepper Jack's, and great pub-style food all around. I love food. Food is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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