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Festival Japan, Ottawa, ON

Festival Japan

4.2
4.2
12 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 pm
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  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located in the center town of Ottawa (149 Kent Street), Festival Japan Restaurant has been serving the Ottawa community for more than 30 years. It provides a large variety of authentic Japanese food ranging from sushi, sashimi to hot plate including teriyaki chicken, steak and seafood prepared by Japanese chefs. High quality customer service and high quality food production are the basic principles of the restaurant.

When you're in downtown Ottawa looking for some authentic sushi and other Japanese favorites, head to Festival Japan. There you will find plenty of unique sushi offerings, hot off the grill specials and plenty of great drink options.

Start your dinner at Festival Japan with some apps like chef salad, gyoza or miso soup. There are plenty of grill items like chicken and steak teriyaki as well as combination plates with tempura and teriyaki. Sushi includes classic rolls like the California and many nigiri and sashimi options, too.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-1224
  • Website
    http://festivaljapan.ca/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Whether you’re planning an intimate business luncheon or a lively family reunion, our restaurant’s catering service will make it unforgettable! We offer catering and an banquet room for groups both large and small.
  • Private party facilities
    Our cozy and private tatami dining rooms are a perfect place to have your business meeting or private meeting. Our menu offers sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, wine, soft drink and deserts.
  • Location
    149 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P3
  • Area
    Hintonburg
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Izakaya

  • Age-Dashi-Tofu -- fried Tofu with special sauceCAD 12.00

    • Haru-Maki -- vegetable spring rolls (6pcs)CAD 12.00

      • Vegetable Tempura (5pcs)CAD 12.00

        • Tori-Kara-Age – fried chicken CAD 14.00

          • Grilled Chicken -- with teriyaki sauceCAD 14.00

            • Beef tataki -- thin slices beef w/ponzu sauceCAD 16.00

              • Slice Beef Rib Meat (Asian style)CAD 16.00

                • Shrimp Tempura (4pcs)CAD 14.00

                  • Baby Octopus (6pcs)CAD 14.00

                    • Soft Shell CrabCAD 16.00

                      • Scallops on fire (5pcs)CAD 22.00

                        • Ebi-Mayo -- Jumbo shrimp (5pcs)CAD 16.00

                          • Shrimp hot and sour (5pcs)CAD 16.00

                            • Grilled Saba (mackerel) with sea saltCAD 16.00

                              • California Roll (4pcs) – Alaskan crab fillingCAD 16.00

                                • Salmon Roll (regular or spicy, 4pcs) CAD 16.00

                                  • Spider Roll (4pcs) – soft shell crabCAD 16.00

                                    • Kamikaze roll (4pcs) -- blue fin tunaCAD 16.00

                                      • Salmon or tuna CarpaccioCAD 16.00

                                        Last updated: 13 September 2023

                                        What 12 people are saying

                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                        4.2
                                        4.2 based on all time ratings
                                        • 4.2Food
                                        • 4.4Service
                                        • 3.7Ambience
                                        • 3.9Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        12 Reviews

                                        1. David VIP

                                          Cleveland18 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined on 8 August 2024

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 4
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Food came out quick and we were greeted promptly at the door. It did help that we were the first people there. The tempura, nigiri and tuna rolls were good. So was the salmon roll. Wife got chicken teriyaki and that was delicious carrots were seasoned well. A bit over priced for the entire experience though.

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                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                          Ottawa1 review

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 21 June 2024

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Tasty food with generous portion. The steak was perfect, salad were very fresh. Shrimp tempura were big and yummy. Sushi combo had different types of sashimi rolls, worth to try. Service was great. Highly recommended.

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                                        3. OpenTable Diner

                                          Atlantic Canada1 review

                                          3.0

                                          Dined on 11 May 2024

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          Most positive point was the ambience, as a band was playing Brazilian music which was very nice. Food was OK, but we expected more sophisticated cuisine since we were there toncelebrate an anniversary. Overalm, it was your typical asian restaurant.

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                                        4. OpenTable Diner

                                          Ottawa3 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          Dined on 28 March 2024

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 4
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          I went to Festival Japan for lunch for the first time in a number of years. They’ve redecorated and the decor is gorgeous. The food and service was a wonderful as always. My only critique would be the fact that they no longer serve “standalone” sushi at lunch; that is now only available at dinner. However, the lunch menu offered lots of choice and which included a sushi roll with most of the Bento box options. I will go again, for lunch and dinner, and highly recommend this restaurant. 

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                                        5. ChristianT VIP

                                          Montreal18 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          Dined on 20 March 2024

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          Assiette de sashimis extraordinaire. Zéro ambiance

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                                        6. OpenTable Diner

                                          Montreal2 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          Dined on 17 February 2024

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 3
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          Good place to grab a bite for lunch or dinner. The salmon sashimi was fresh and buttery, the maki rolls (spicy salmon, spicy tuna, rainbow) were flavorful and uniquely dressed with possibly seaweed and horseradish. Service is friendly and casual. It’s not fine dining though and the restaurant’s current 4-star rating on OpenTable is too high. Ambiance feels like a bar and cafeteria in a basement. At one end of the space, there were a couple of tatami rooms and a few tables divided by screens. More of that would be great!

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                                        7. Adilah

                                          Ottawa1 review

                                          3.0

                                          Dined on 14 February 2024

                                          1. Overall 3
                                          2. Food 3
                                          3. Service 4
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          The sushi didn't taste fresh, and the udon felt more expensive than average places. It didn't taste impressive either. My group and I weren't very impressed.

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                                        8. AudraP

                                          New South Wales1 review

                                          4.0

                                          Dined on 15 December 2023

                                          1. Overall 4
                                          2. Food 4
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          Very good Japanese food and Saki. Would return again. Only negative for is is we like the older feel of restaurant (ambience) prior to the renovation .

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                                        9. Tanja

                                          Edmonton4 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          Dined on 8 November 2023

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 4
                                          The food was very authentic. Lots of variety. Attentive service. Excellent quality.

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                                        10. Mylou

                                          Ottawa1 review

                                          2.0

                                          Dined on 1 January 2023

                                          1. Overall 2
                                          2. Food 1
                                          3. Service 2
                                          4. Ambience 2
                                          Only one server for the whole place Food was too salty and tasteless Seafood soup had only three shrimps and fake crab

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                                        FAQs

                                        Festival Japan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 234-1224.

                                        Festival Japan is rated 4.2 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                        Booked 1 time today
                                        Google Map for Festival Japan

                                        149 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P3

                                        Additional information

                                        • Area
                                          Hintonburg
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                        • Price
                                          CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                        • Cuisines
                                          Japanese
                                        • Dining style
                                          Casual Dining
                                        • Dress code
                                          Casual Dress
                                        • Parking details
                                          Street Parking
                                        • Payment Options
                                          Mastercard, Visa
                                        • Additional
                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                        • Website
                                          http://festivaljapan.ca/
                                        • Phone number
                                          (613) 234-1224
                                        • Catering
                                          Whether you’re planning an intimate business luncheon or a lively family reunion, our restaurant’s catering service will make it unforgettable! We offer catering and an banquet room for groups both large and small.
                                        • Private party facilities
                                          Our cozy and private tatami dining rooms are a perfect place to have your business meeting or private meeting. Our menu offers sushi, sashimi, tempura, teriyaki, wine, soft drink and deserts.
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