University of Ottawa Food Guide - Japanese & Korean Edition

As a senior at UOttawa, I've scoured the area for the best Asian eats to satisfy those homesick cravings. Here are my top picks for Japanese and Korean food near campus! 1. 168 Sushi 📍 1760 St. Laurent Blvd | 🚗 *9min drive / 30min transit* 🍣 All-you-can-eat sushi with decent quality and great variety—perfect for post-gym indulgence! While not fine dining, it's budget-friendly compared to à la carte spots. ✔️ Go for: Affordable AYCE | ❌ Skip if: You prefer premium sushi 2. Sansotei Ramen 📍 153 Bank St | 🚗 3min drive 🍜 Authentic Japanese ramen—their tonkotsu (pork bone broth) and tomato ramen are legendary! Rich broth + chewy noodles + melt-in-your-mouth chashu = pure comfort food. ⚠️ Note: Small portions, slightly pricey 3. The Fry 📍 280 Elgin St | 🚗 3min drive 🍗 Korean fried chicken (soy garlic, spicy, etc.) + beer combo, just like in K-dramas! While not as crispy as Popeyes/Jollibee, it offers more flavor variety and Korean snacks. ✔️ Try: Yangnyeom (sweet-spicy) chicken 4. Alirang 📍 134 Nelson St | 🚗 15min drive 🥘 UOttawa’s Korean food king! Must-orders: Gamjatang (pork bone soup)—warms your soul in Ottawa’s winters Bibimbap (stone pot rice)—healthy & crunchy ✔️ Worth the trip for authentic flavors! Final Tips: 168 Sushi: Best for groups & unlimited cravings Sansotei: Quick ramen fix between classes The Fry: Late-night chicken cravings Alirang: Weekend comfort-food pilgrimage #uOttawaEats #OttawaFoodie #StudentEats #JapaneseFood #KoreanFood