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A Must-Visit for Authentic Hong Kong Flavors! 🍜🍳

If there's one place in Ottawa that deserves every food lover's attention, it's Golden Clock Tea Restaurant in Chinatown. What started as a casual grocery trip turned into one of my most memorable culinary discoveries—a no-frills, authentic Hong Kong-style café that nails every aspect of what makes a great cha chaan teng. 🏠 First Impressions: Teleported to Hong Kong The moment you step inside, the retile floors, vintage posters, and laminated menus instantly transport you to a classic HK diner. Despite its compact size, the space is: ✅ Immaculately clean (tables sanitized after each use) ✅ Surprisingly spacious (no elbow-bumping!) ✅ Bustling with regulars (always a good sign) 🍽️ The Food: Insane Portions, Unbeatable Prices Dim Sum & Snacks We tried: Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Standard but fresh Sticky Rice Rolls: Hearty, packed with fillings Phoenix Claws (Chicken Feet): Braised to perfection Verdict: Not mind-blowing, but for the price? Absolute steal. Mains That Stole the Show 1️⃣ Beef Brisket Over Rice 🐮 Tender, fall-apart brisket drowning in savory sauce Portion size? The meat buried the rice—unheard of in Canada! 2️⃣ Baked Pork Chop Rice 🍖 Crispy-edged pork chop (thicker than my phone) Tomato-cheese sauce—rich but not gloppy 3️⃣ Tomato & Egg Beef Rice 🍅 Tangy, comforting, though overshadowed by the other two The Sweet Finale Ox-Tongue Pastry (牛俐酥): Giant, flaky, and $3.50?! French Toast (西多士): Thick-cut, golden, dripping with syrup Mind = Blown. These portions defy Canadian inflation. 💵 Pricing That Feels Like 2005 Our feast for three (with leftovers): Total: $88 CAD after tax Normal meal: ~$20 per person Menu Highlights: Noodles/Rice: $10-$14 Drinks: $3-$5 (their iced milk tea is textbook-perfect) 👵 The Heart of the Place: The Aunties The two ladies running the show are: Efficient (food arrives in 10 mins flat) Warm (they’ll remember your tea preference) No-nonsense (this isn’t Instagram food—it’s real comfort eats) 📸 Menu Snapshots I’ve included photos of their full menu—prepare to gasp at the prices. Final Verdict: 9.5/10 ✅ Pros: Authentic flavors (zero Westernization) Generous portions (leftovers guaranteed) Dirt-cheap prices (how is this 2024?) 📍 Golden Clock Tea Restaurant 📌 Address: Ottawa Chinatown (exact location in pics) ⏰ Hours: 8am-8pm daily #OttawaEats #HongKongCafe #ChaChaanTeng #BudgetEats #OttawaFoodie #HiddenGems #ComfortFood #NoFrills #CanadianFood #MustTry

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A Must-Visit for Authentic Hong Kong Flavors! 🍜🍳

If there's one place in Ottawa that deserves every food lover's attention, it's Golden Clock Tea Restaurant in Chinatown. What started as a casual grocery trip turned into one of my most memorable culinary discoveries—a no-frills, authentic Hong Kong-style café that nails every aspect of what makes a great cha chaan teng. 🏠 First Impressions: Teleported to Hong Kong The moment you step inside, the retile floors, vintage posters, and laminated menus instantly transport you to a classic HK diner. Despite its compact size, the space is: ✅ Immaculately clean (tables sanitized after each use) ✅ Surprisingly spacious (no elbow-bumping!) ✅ Bustling with regulars (always a good sign) 🍽️ The Food: Insane Portions, Unbeatable Prices Dim Sum & Snacks We tried: Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Standard but fresh Sticky Rice Rolls: Hearty, packed with fillings Phoenix Claws (Chicken Feet): Braised to perfection Verdict: Not mind-blowing, but for the price? Absolute steal. Mains That Stole the Show 1️⃣ Beef Brisket Over Rice 🐮 Tender, fall-apart brisket drowning in savory sauce Portion size? The meat buried the rice—unheard of in Canada! 2️⃣ Baked Pork Chop Rice 🍖 Crispy-edged pork chop (thicker than my phone) Tomato-cheese sauce—rich but not gloppy 3️⃣ Tomato & Egg Beef Rice 🍅 Tangy, comforting, though overshadowed by the other two The Sweet Finale Ox-Tongue Pastry (牛俐酥): Giant, flaky, and $3.50?! French Toast (西多士): Thick-cut, golden, dripping with syrup Mind = Blown. These portions defy Canadian inflation. 💵 Pricing That Feels Like 2005 Our feast for three (with leftovers): Total: $88 CAD after tax Normal meal: ~$20 per person Menu Highlights: Noodles/Rice: $10-$14 Drinks: $3-$5 (their iced milk tea is textbook-perfect) 👵 The Heart of the Place: The Aunties The two ladies running the show are: Efficient (food arrives in 10 mins flat) Warm (they’ll remember your tea preference) No-nonsense (this isn’t Instagram food—it’s real comfort eats) 📸 Menu Snapshots I’ve included photos of their full menu—prepare to gasp at the prices. Final Verdict: 9.5/10 ✅ Pros: Authentic flavors (zero Westernization) Generous portions (leftovers guaranteed) Dirt-cheap prices (how is this 2024?) 📍 Golden Clock Tea Restaurant 📌 Address: Ottawa Chinatown (exact location in pics) ⏰ Hours: 8am-8pm daily #OttawaEats #HongKongCafe #ChaChaanTeng #BudgetEats #OttawaFoodie #HiddenGems #ComfortFood #NoFrills #CanadianFood #MustTry

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