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3.5 stars 47 reviews

Rangoon Restaurant

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114A Gloucester St
Ottawa, ON  K2P 0A2

(613) 680-8821

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3.5 star rating
Nice little restaurant in downtown Ottawa
July 29, 2014

I've been to the Rangoon Restaurant a few times now, and always come away thinking "i should really come here more often". i'm certainly no expert on Burmese/Myanmarian food, but enjoy most other Asian varieties. The food here is delicious, well prepared, and reasonably priced. They are licensed, so it's possible to order a beer, wine, or a few spirits.... more

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3.5 star rating
Interesting Experience
June 13, 2014

In Ottawa for a couple of nights, we can across a reference to this restaurant online and thought Burmese would be an interesting alternative, to the usual options.
When we got there we were the only patrons, although it was a Sunday night which do tend to be quiet in in downtown Ottawa. Seated we got to look at the... more

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3.5 star rating
Not bad
March 28, 2014

After having travelled through Myanmar I was excited to see if the food remained true to the origin. Unfortunately, it simply did not meet my expectations.
In Myanmar, curries and stews often spent the day bubbling away infusing the meats with rich flavours. When plated, they tended to be accompanied by various sides of spices and toppings. This was simply... more

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3.5 star rating
Delicious and comfy
February 14, 2014

I have been to Rangoon at least 3 times over the past 6 months for lunch. It has become one of my favourite places because you don't have to fight crowds, it's quiet, it's quick and affordable for a real meal portion! For around $10 you get a spring roll or soup (both delish), a main dish, and a softdrink.... more

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3.5 star rating
Ohh so Amazzing
February 04, 2014

Sitting at the hotel when its snowing outside, I wanted to eat something that would cheer the day. Rangoon restaurant absolutely hit the bullseye !!
The Khow Suey matched with a Pinot Noir was soooooo delicious. I dunno how to describe the spices and flavors of this dish...the best burmese food I've had :)

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3.5 star rating
July 05, 2013

my boyfriend and I when to Rangoon restaurant a while back. sorry for the late review. when we walked in we were surprised by how small the restaurant was. it was a little bit cramped and the interior was a somewhat bleak. our waitress was very friendly and prompt. we were brought a teapot full of tea immediately upon being seated. I enjoyed the tea, however my boyfriend did not. I ordered the... more

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3.5 star rating
July 04, 2013

Bought a groupon and took my mom here last night. We ordered the traditional Green Tea Salad, which was interesting and tasty. The crispy shrimp salad was also very different and we both loved it! The squash curry was delicious but would recommend the single order instead of the dinner, which came with a side of white rice and very little veg. The atmosphere is quaint, the service was really... more

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3.5 star rating
June 22, 2013

My husband and I recently had dinner here. I have to say that I had never heard of this place before and if it wasn't for the Groupon that we got, we probably never would have gone, but we're glad that we did.

I have never had Burmese food before so I have nothing to compare it to, but I would say that what we had a Rangoon was most similar to Thai food, but still different.

We got the Dinner... more

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3.5 star rating
Unique flavours - worth trying
June 20, 2013

I had been Rangoon for dinner twice. First time we had the chicken curry dinner for two. All the food was good and the flavours were definitely different from any other Asian cuisine that I've tried. The unfortunate thing was the restaurant was packed and that seemed to have overwhelmed the servers and kitchen, so it was a long, slow... more

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3.5 star rating
Dinner better than lunch
June 17, 2013

I visited Rangoon twice in the past week - once for lunch and once for dinner. The dinner was far superior. For lunch I had the coconut soup that was bland and lumpy, and some spaghetti-like dish that was mushy and just kinda weird. Dinner, on the other hand, was great. We had the Dinner for Two "A" - lentil... more

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3.5 star rating
Avoid this place
June 12, 2013

I can’t believe there are good reviews for this place! We just got back from dinner there, and it was the worst meal we’ve had in a LONG time. The service was very slow to start. The server (I think he was the owner) brought us a pot of tea, but he never brought us any teacups. The coconut curry... more

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3.5 star rating
What a Find
June 03, 2013

I first went to Rangoon Restaurant almost two years ago with a Dealfind Voucher...later when I saw them on Groupon I snapped up three! Either alone, with friends or with my daughter I have been back 9 times in total - more than any other restaurant since I moved to Ottawa. I like everything about it. The food is very... more

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3.5 star rating
April 26, 2013

The good: The wait staff was very warm and the food came rather quickly. The tea leaf salad was really tasty, a bit hard to describe but certainly delicious. We also had the green papaya salad and thought it was pleasing, nice texture, kind of sweet/tangy taste. The coconut soup was great, creamy, crunchy and very full of flavour. I also enjoyed the Fish Noodle soup, although it wasn't as mind... more

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3.5 star rating
Tasty food; gracious, attentive service
April 16, 2013

This was a repeat visit to this understated gem in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Used a Groupon voucher. We ordered a shrimp curry meal and a chicken curry meal. The coconut soup starter was interesting and tasty. The two curries were equally tasty and beautifully presented, although the chicken curry could have stood a little less salt. The service... more

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3.5 star rating
only thing I enjoyed was the company
April 11, 2013

The services was terrible - waiter in a dirty t-shirt let the used dirty dished pile up on the table beside us
The food was bad- curry with not enough sauce to blend in the rice and veggies
The veggies - consisited of 2 green beans and two slices of carrots - all undercooked
we had to ask for ur... more

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3.5 star rating
March 26, 2013

Tea leaf salad was good but had odd unpleasant smell. Service was friendly but slow and they got order wrong, i.e., forgot the juices among other things. We had to ask for plates(!). Meats were OK but not spectacular. On the whole a mediocre experience. Sorry but I wouldn't return.

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3.5 star rating
March 12, 2013

Okay, but not outstanding. Salad was good, all food lukewarm, not hot. Everything heavy on the salt.

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3.5 star rating
Food wasn't bad but the service was horrible
March 04, 2013

Visited this restaurant recently for dinner with my sister. We were promptly served. However, they did not have any of their coconut soup (just lentil). The food we did order (Tea Leaf Salad, Chicken Curry, Rice, Fish Soup) was good. The chicken was very tender!
The service after we were served was horrible. The restaurant was not busy (1 other... more

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3.5 star rating
February 21, 2013

Used the current groupon for this place with some friends. We got group meal D. Each person gets a soup, spring role, 2 big tea leaf salads to share, 2 noodle dishes to share and 2 chicken curry dishes to share. Everything was great, but my friends weren't a fan of the chicken in the curry dish. The tea leaf salad was especially amazing! Very friendly service, I definitely recommend!

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3.5 star rating
Great overall
February 20, 2013

This was my second time at Rangoon. Both times we used a Groupon and we have been impressed with the food and the service. It looks a bit scary from the outside but quite nice inside with fresh flowers on the tables. We shared Combo A: spring rolls, soup, tea leaf salad, chicken curry and dessert. The spring rolls were... more

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3.5 star rating
January 22, 2013

Came in for takeout. They gave me tea while I waited (-30 out, so greatly appreciated!). Service was shockingly fast: my order was ready before my tea was cool enough to drink.

The portion was a little disappointing for 11$ (incl taxes and a little tip). However, the vegetables were perfectly cooked, the sauces were delicious, and there was certainly nothing to complain about regarding the... more

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3.5 star rating
January 13, 2013

On the positive note the staff is quite friendly as we were offered a seat and tea while ordering takeout. We ordered a fish noodle soup and a curry chicken. very bland taste for both dishes, that lacked spices that we were expecting. Not sure how this restaurant gets such great reviews because we think much of it.

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3.5 star rating
December 11, 2012

Nothing about our meal here was preplanned. I was on an odd restriction diet that cut us off from most of the options I had previously bookmarked in Ottawa. Crossing my fingers & hoping for the best - we walked to nearby Rangoon.

I was a little worried because the place was empty when we got there. Apparently it was a slow night. My worry dissipated as we were welcomed to the fullest. The... more

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3.5 star rating
Worst Restaurant Experience Ever
November 16, 2012

Perhaps it was an off night and/or that we have no knowledge of Burmese food but the whole experience was horrible. Right from the lighting in the restaurant (strong neon red in the window spills in and the three flood lights on the one side of the room that cast shadows on the one wall like high beams on a... more

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3.5 star rating
November 05, 2012

I LOVE Rangoon. I've become evangelical about this place and, thanks to this restaurant, Burmese food generally.

My favourite dishes are the vegetable spring rolls (filled with potatoes, cilantro, spices and served with a garlic mint dip I would eat with a spoon), green tea leaf salad (hard to describe but very flavourful with lots of crunchy bits) and, most of all, the fish noodle soup... more

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3.5 star rating
October 18, 2012

Worst service ever. Food is good, not great, but portions are small. My plate had a ton of rice and a little bit of curry, 3 green beans and 2 small pieces of broccoli.
They brought me tea when I got there.
Me: "Does this have caffeine in it?"
Waiter: "No sir"
I drink 2 cups and feel the caffeine that I don't like consuming.
Me asking a different person that works there "Does this tea have... more

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3.5 star rating
They are trying very hard
September 15, 2012

We were a group of six and were seated at the table by the window. There was a large portrait of Aung San Suu Kyi on the wall. It is a family-run establishment, with the aunt taking our orders and her nephew doing the rest. The menu is short. Curries come with soup, rice and vegetables. We ordered 3 servings... more

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3.5 star rating
Good service but lackluster food
September 02, 2012

I tried Rangoon on a Groupon. The service was great. The matronly lady who took our order was very friendly and food arrived without much delay. Unfortunately the food itself was rather tasteless. I've never had Burmese food before so didn't know what to expect. Overall it seemed to taste like extremely bland Vietnamese or Thai food.
Between the two... more

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3.5 star rating
August 28, 2012

Delicious! I stopped in while visiting Ottawa for work and experienced a simply amazing meal. The complimentary green tea is a great starter and I also ordered Broccoli Salad, which blew me away...perfect balance of peanut, cilantro, onion, and coriander. For the main course I had Squash Curry, another amazing dish. The staff is very friendly and helpful...just wish I could go more often!

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3.5 star rating
Very good food
August 01, 2012

I've been to Rangoon twice and enjoyed it both times. Service is attentive and the owners are friendly. I had the curry chicken, which was very flavourful! I only wish they had more options on the menu to try!

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3.5 star rating
food is not good
June 21, 2012

I went there with 2 people. Ordered what people were recommending. But the taste of the food is really poor. So many Asian restaurants have much better prepared food. The curry chichen and beef were too dry and tasteless. Even the tea salad does not taste anything special.Will never go there again.

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3.5 star rating
Wish We Had Burmese Food Closer to Home
June 19, 2012

The restaurant isn't in the prettiest part of Ottawa, but the food is amazing! The restaurant is nicely decorated and comfortable. I recommend the Coconut Soup and Chicken Curry. The owner and staff were very friendly and excited to share their cuisine with us.

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3.5 star rating
Overpriced ordinary food with small portions
June 08, 2012

Very ordinary food and the portions to small. If this is authentic Burmese food then there's a reason why its not too popular. Tastes like south Asian food, just not as good. The chicken curry was the best, fish soup was horrible, and the springroll so so (oily). Bill for two people came out to be around $50 without drinks.... more

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3.5 star rating
authentic burmese cuisine
June 06, 2012

I visited this place on recommendation from friendly from the west coast and it did not disappoint.
Quality was very good, service was fast and friendly and atmosphere made me feel I was at a distant destination.
For a change and to experience something a little different and unique, go eat there!

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3.5 star rating
May 30, 2012

I was wondering when I'd feel moved to write my first 5-star review and here it is, for Rangoon Restaurant and the friendly and fresh deliciousness that I've just had.

I'm a fan of Thai food and while there are some similarities with these Burmese dishes, I was excited to taste this new combination of flavours and textures. I had the green tea leaf salad which was one of the starred 'Chef's... more

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3.5 star rating
Pleasant owner, delicious food, would go again
May 16, 2012

We bought a groupon for $30 usable at dinnertime. This is a way for any business to get their name out in the market and Rangoon being a new place in Ottawa its a great thing they did.
We enjoyed reading their menu, ordered the dinner for 2 which is for $40 and the value of our voucher was deducted... more

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3.5 star rating
Coupon beware
May 10, 2012

Went for lunch last week-end. The food was amazing! However, the owner/server basically forced us to eat what she wanted us. We wanted chicken spring rolls her answer We do not make them anymore, veggie only and went on and on. We settled for the veggie spring roll for my husband and me the tea leaf salad (amazing) and I... more

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3.5 star rating
March 02, 2012

Food is simple but delicious. Great service. I love it. Can't wait to go back. Strongly recommended.

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3.5 star rating
Affordable, convenient, light, and delicious
January 06, 2012

My sister and I visited Rangoon today with a $45 voucher. Rangoon is a small restaurant hidden between intersections at downtown Ottawa. As I understand, there is only a handful of Burmese restaurants in Canada, and this is one of them.
The restaurant owner is extremely pleasant, conversational, and very personable. She offers service with a smile. She informed me... more

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3.5 star rating
November 29, 2011

I was in town for work and came by Rangoon for a curry. I had a ginger salad with cabbage and tomato as an appetizer. It was very unusual but I really enjoyed it. For a main I tried the squash curry. It was tasty and came with a choice of soup.

The portions were very reasonably sized, not enormous but perfectly satisfying unless you're a very big eater. There are lots of vegetarian options but... more

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3.5 star rating
First time trying Burmese
November 11, 2011

We dropped in for lunch after reading some recommendations. Nice little restaurant and the lunch menu looked like a great bargain. Service is excellent and the staff very friendly. There are some very different dishes on the menu reflecting Burmese cuisine. Portions are very small and other than the wonderful side sauce the dishes have very little taste.
That being... more

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3.5 star rating
I have been to Burma and this is authentic
November 01, 2011

Burmese cuisine is not well-known beyond the borders of this mysterious country so long closed to the world. I visited there on business in the 80s and I remember the cuisine as unusual.
I saw the sign going up on day almost two years ago and went in. it was empty but the chef-owner, a very gracious ethnic Chin lady... more

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3.5 star rating
Great service, good food at a reasonable price
September 28, 2011

Four of us walked in off the street at 6:30, a random choice. The restaurant was empty but we stayed and ordered - the curry specials - chicken, pork and beef with the recommended beer. The meals came with a choice of two soups, coconut curry or lentil. Before we knew it the restaurant was full but the service never... more

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3.5 star rating
July 22, 2011

This place is great! I've had Burmese food before but this is some of the best I've had outside of Burma and Thailand. The owner and staff are all super friendly and really helpful to to those who haven't had Burmese food before. Definitely give it a try!

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3.5 star rating
Authentic Burmese cuisine, I guess
April 05, 2011

I've never had Burmese cuisine and thought we should try this place out on a Tuesday night. Only one other table there. Heat was broken but they had a portable heater.
We each went with the set dinner for 2 ($37).
Soups offered were a coconut soup and meat lentil soup. They were okay but I wouldn't order them again.... more

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3.5 star rating
Amazing Find
November 03, 2010

Take it from someone who lives in Ottawa who is perpetually disappointed with most restaurants here, this place is amazing. You feel like you are in someone's home for starters because of how hospitable the staff and owner are. The food is really tasty, like a blend of Thai food and Indian cuisine. We had the chicken curry, squash, lentil... more

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3.5 star rating
More like dinner with friends and family than a cafe
September 19, 2010

The service is attentive and kind and the food is great.
Rangoon specializes in Burmese dishes - if you have never tried it; forget everything you know about Asian food. The flavors are delicate and balanced and the sauces are light and pleasant. Nothing is over-spiced, sticky, greasy or goopy. The spring rolls in particular, were very good.
If you... more

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English
October 22, 2013

Rangoon Restaurant is a business in Ottawa.

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August 30, 2013

Phone 613-680-8821

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