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Asian, Fast food, Fusion
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Lunch

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0.9 km from Rideau Canal National Historic Site
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Reviewed January 13, 2020

Purposely avoiding this restaurant due to their lack of effort in being environmentally conscious. They don't recycle! They give you a plastic container even if you dine in. Get bio-degradable take out containers! It's pretty expensive for the small portion they give. The quality used...to make up for it. It used to be a gem, not so much anymore.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed November 19, 2019 via mobile

I ordered the curry chicken which came with rice. The chicken was over done and the rice seemed to be leftover from earlier, not freshly made. The dish consisted mostly of giant white potatoes with a few chicken pieces. However, the curry itself was very...flavorful. If they would reduce the amount of potatoes, cook the chicken a bit less, cook fresh rice for each serving and double the curry sauce then this dish would have been great.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed November 14, 2018

A few years ago this was my go-to place for lunch. I recently returned to work in the area so had lunch here today for the first time in years. The pad thai and yellow curry chicken were as good as I remembered. The General...Tso chicken was awful. I had TWO hard bits of cartilage in different pieces of chicken that ruined my appetite. The spring rolls have also decreased in size by about half. All in all, I won't be rushing to return.More

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed August 16, 2018

The food is good; there is no doubt about that. The place is not as busy as it used to be a few years ago could be because the portions are getting smaller and prices are getting higher. If you’re hungry I would suggest that...you get the 3 items combo. My spring roll had no substance just the wrapper and you have to ask for sauce to dip your spring roll in. I ordered the 2 items combo and got 2 small pieces of chicken and 2 small pieces of potatoes and a side of veggies. The staff is unfriendly, I got barked at a few times by the cashier, it’s too bad because it used to be all around good and now it’s mediocre at best.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed July 23, 2018

This small restaurant has been a good lunch spot for a few years. If you crave some asian food and are in a hurry then this is a good pick. It is a line up and order kind of place much like the asian restaurants...in the food courts within the malls. The quality of the food is better however. The price is good (and no tipping) so its good for a fast inexpensive lunch.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed November 14, 2016

I go to saffron a lot for lunch as I work close by. Today, I had a piece of raw chicken in my curry. I brought it back to show them and nothing was done about it, the lady at cash just simply said sorry....I'm also 8 months pregnant, so I am quite concerned. I won't be going back for sure.More

Date of visit: November 2016
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Reviewed September 29, 2016

I have had lunch here a few times. selection is almost always the same - General Tao chicken, a tofu dish, a pork dish and a couple of veggie dishes, a light Red or Green curry dish. Food is good (not fantastic but solidly good),...portions are reasonable size, A great place for lunch in particular if your in a hurry. It is small inside and it can get very busy at lunch so consider getting there early if you want a seat to eat in.More

Date of visit: September 2016
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Reviewed September 7, 2016

Can be crowded, don't plan to eat in. Make sure you know what you want before you step up, things move quickly. Good variety of meaty and veggie dishes. Good prices, nothing wild in terms of taste, but a perfectly fine lunch on the go.

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed June 26, 2016

This place is well set up for a quick lunch either eat in or take out. The food is okay but it also a good value.

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed February 26, 2016

Tasty food, but for $10 you get the choice of two options, which will consist of very little protein. The people behind the counter are strongly advised to ration any meat or tofu, so while it looks like there's a lot, once it's served into...your plate you'll mainly get potatoes or other cheap veggies. This is unfortunate - if they were a little more generous with the food, I'd certainly be a regular. But if you ask for more protein, you'll be scolded that you got your "fair share of 2 bites". I prefer other Thai options in the neighborhood (literally across the street) such as Som Tum, of Coriander Thai (one block down) who both offer take out options if you call in advance.More

Date of visit: February 2016
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Reviewed February 23, 2016

The different choices and options of food and combination is limitless. All is delicious and add a bubble tea to wrap up a great lunch.

Date of visit: February 2016
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Reviewed February 22, 2016

Great food, reasonable prices. The flavours of the dishes were great, and the meal was very filling. A new favourite for me.

Date of visit: February 2016
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Reviewed October 29, 2015

Got some delivery as it was near our hotel and we were not disappointed. The prices were extremely reasonable and the portions were very generous. They said 45 minutes for delivery but we had our food in under 20. Would definitely recommend!

Date of visit: October 2015
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Reviewed August 12, 2015

Great family restaurant with Cantonese, Szechuan and Thai cuisine. Great for weekday lunch combinations plates or large servings of single dishes for takeout on the way home from work. Also has a standard breakfast special. I highly recommend the Cantonese chow mein with extra sauce...and the mild curry chicken and potato. I am told the General Tso chicken is also very good by another regular.More

Date of visit: April 2015
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  • Food: 3
  • Service: 2.5
  • Value: 2.5