Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant in Ottawa
Vietnam Palace · Family-Run Since 1989 · 100+ Traditional Dishes
What Does “Authentic” Actually Mean?
In Ottawa, many restaurants claim to serve authentic Vietnamese food. But authenticity isn’t just a marketing word — it’s a commitment. At Vietnam Palace Restaurant, authentic means:
- Recipes from Vietnam — Our dishes come from family recipes brought from Saigon. Not adapted, not watered down, not fused with something else.
- Traditional techniques — Our pho broth simmers for 12 hours. Our spring rolls are hand-rolled. Our sauces are made from scratch.
- Real ingredients — Fresh herbs, real bone broth, quality meats, and proper Vietnamese seasonings. No MSG packets, no pre-made bases.
- Vietnamese-owned and operated — Our family brought these flavors from Vietnam, and we’ve been sharing them with Ottawa since 1989.
35+ Years of Tradition
Vietnam Palace opened in 1989 on Somerset Street West in Ottawa’s Chinatown. Back then, Vietnamese food was still relatively new to many Canadians. We were one of the first Vietnamese restaurants in Ottawa to serve the full range of Vietnamese cuisine — not just pho, but the entire spectrum of flavors, textures, and techniques that make Vietnamese food one of the world’s great cuisines.
Over 35 years later, we’re still here. Same location. Same family. Same commitment to authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Our menu has grown to over 100 dishes, but the philosophy hasn’t changed: cook with integrity, use the best ingredients you can, and treat every guest like family.
Dishes You Won’t Find at Other Ottawa Restaurants
Vietnam Palace’s menu goes far beyond the standard pho-and-spring-rolls lineup:
- Bún Bò Huế — The fiery, complex noodle soup from Central Vietnam
- Bánh Xèo — Crispy Vietnamese crêpes with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts
- Cháo — Vietnamese rice porridge, a comfort food staple
- Ếch Xào — Stir-fried frog legs with lemongrass and chili
- Cút Chiên — Five-spice fried quail
- Bò Lúc Lắc — Shaking beef, a French-Vietnamese fusion classic
- Lẩu — Vietnamese hot pot for sharing
These are the dishes that Vietnamese families actually eat at home and at celebrations. We bring that same spirit to every table at Vietnam Palace.
The Test of Time
Restaurants come and go. Ottawa’s food scene changes every year. But Vietnam Palace has been a constant for 35+ years — and that says more about our food than any review ever could. We’ve earned our place in this community one bowl, one plate, one guest at a time.
When you eat with us, you’re not just having dinner. You’re connecting with a tradition that spans decades and continents — from the streets of Saigon to the heart of Ottawa’s Chinatown.
Experience Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
- Address: 819 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON
- Phone: (613) 238-6758
- Hours: Mon, Wed–Fri 11AM–10PM · Sat 10AM–10PM · Sun 11AM–10PM · Tue Closed