Owner-operated Old Ottawa East spot for Tibetan dumplings, Thai-style noodles, Asian tacos, rooftop-garden roots, reusable packaging, and takeout-friendly pan-Asian bowls.

LA LA Noodles is a George Street noodle shop built around hand-pulled bowls, beef broth, dan dan heat, practical sides, and a takeout-friendly menu that still rewards sitting down with the noodles fresh.

Datsun is an Elgin Street pan-Asian small-plates spot where bao, dandan noodles, dumplings and cocktails carry the strongest order.