14 Ottawa Spots To Take Your Favourite Person On A Delicious Dumpling Date
Things are getting steamy!
When it comes to date night eats, you can hardly go wrong with some delicious dumplings. And, with so many variations on these doughy delights, there’s truly something to satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. So, if you’re looking for a steamy date night in the capital, check out these amazing Ottawa dumpling spots.
Whether you’re a die-hard dim sum fan or are looking to try something new (Big Mac dumplings, anyone?) the capital has you covered.
Honestly, you could take yourself on a dumpling tour of Ottawa without ever having to leave Somerset Street.
But don’t worry, as we’ve got plenty of other options from all around the city as well.
It’s safe to say that Ottawa is pretty obsessed with these scrumptious snacks.
From quaint ice cream shops to authentic momo pop-up events, you can satisfy your craving nearly anywhere in the city, it seems.
Whether you’re looking to really impress a date or simply want to dive into a big plate of dumplings with the squad, you’re going to be spoiled with choice.
So take a peek at the list below and get ready for your cravings to go through the roof.
Roku Bar + Bites
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Asian fusion street food
Address: 610 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This place has Big Mac dumplings on the menu. That's right. What a mouth-watering combination those are. And don't forget to top it all off with a deep-fried banana spring roll.
Dumpling Bowl
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Dumplings & bubble tea
Address: 730 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This spot might be pretty small inside, but the dumpling portions are large and oh-so-yummy.
Momo Spot
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Momos
Address: Various locations, Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can find this local spot popping up all over the capital and their hand-crafted momos are simply delicious. The secret is definitely in their homemade sauce.
Dumpling? Dumpling!
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Dumplings
Address: 261 Centrepointe Dr., Nepean, ON
Why You Need To Go: When dumping is the question, yes is always the answer. Not only is the place serving up tasty fare, but the brick and wood interior is sure to impress as well.
Datsun
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Asian plates & bar
Address: 380 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you need to satisfy some late-night dumpling cravings, this is the spot. If you head over on Monday after 9 p.m. you can enjoy sweet drink deals, too.
Moo Shu Ice Cream
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Ice cream
Address: 477 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: During the colder months, defined as October to April, this popular Ottawa ice cream place serves some truly amazing pork dumplings.
Yangtze
Price: 💸💸💸
Cuisine: Cantonese, Szechuan, and dim sum
Address: 700 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you're looking for real-deal dim sum, look no further.
Hung Sum
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Chinese and dim sum
Address: 939 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: All of the food here tastes super fresh and flavourful. Your date will not be disappointed.
Cafe Orient
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Dim sum and Cantonese fare
Address: 808 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: This little hole-in-the-wall spot will probably exceed all of your expectations with their juicy dumplings.
Xiang Zi
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Beijing-style
Address: 1121 Meadowlands Dr. E., Nepean, ON
Why You Need To Go: These fresh, handmade dumplings are high-quality and consistently impress.
Shanghai Wonton Noodle Restaurant
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Noodles, dumplings, and more
Address: 178 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: Affordable and delectable? Those are our favourite kind of dumplings.
Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Dim sum
Address: 691 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: We could honestly lather everything in the spicy peanut sauce from this spot. But, it's especially good on the pork dumplings.
Yen Fung Ding Dumpling Shoppe
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Dumplings
Address: 628 Somerset St. W., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: It doesn't get much more authentic than walking into a house for some tasty homemade dumplings. There's a huge variety to choose from, so good luck deciding which ones to try.
House of Targ
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Pierogi
Address: 1077 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Why You Need To Go: If pierogi are your favourite dumpling, then you can't pass up a chance to try the famous pierogi here. You can spend the rest of your date playing pinball and vintage arcade games too.