The Crab Noodle Soup Will Blow Your Mind! 🍜🦀

I recently took a food-focused getaway to Ottawa—no sightseeing, just eating. After multiple visits, I've narrowed down the must-try dishes at this beloved Vietnamese chain with three locations. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! ✨ The Unmissable Order 1. SP06 Bun Rieu Thap Cam (Crab Noodle Soup) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A flavor explosion with: Homemade seafood patties (shrimp + squid + fish) Vermicelli noodles swimming in rich crab foam broth That distinctive orange-red hue from tomato and crab roe Every spoonful delivers deep umami—I swear I tasted actual crab shell fragments (in the best way possible). The texture play between springy patties and silky noodles? Perfection. 2. Pho with 3A Beef ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The gold standard of pho: Rare beef slices that cook delicately in the broth Aromatic, clean broth (no MSG heaviness) Perfect noodle chew Pro move: Add extra bean sprouts and a squeeze of lime. 3. Grilled Vietnamese Sausage ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charred edges, juicy interior—like a cross between mortadella and lap cheong. Eat it dipped in fish sauce with crushed peanuts. 4. Iced Coffee (Customized) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Order it with less condensed milk for a bolder flavor. My hack? Add a splash of tea to create a Vietnamese "yuanyang" (coffee-tea hybrid). 📍 Locations & Logistics Barrhaven: 4235 Strandherd Dr Greenbank: 250 Greenbank Rd Unit 2A Kanata: (Check their site for address) Why It Stands Out: ✅ Consistently excellent across all branches ✅ Broths made fresh daily (you can taste the hours of simmering) ✅ Huge portions = great value Post-Meal Pro Tip Walk off your food baby at the nearby Costco (gas is cheaper there too!). #OttawaEats #VietnamesePho #CrabNoodles #FoodieTravel #CanadianFood #OttawaFoodGuide #PhoLovers #HiddenGems #MustTryOttawa #ComfortFood