Alirang Korean Restaurant Review – Consistently Delicious Korean Cuisine – Average EV Score: 7.6/10
Reviewed by Tastes of Ottawa
Each dish is rated using our EV Score (Enjoyment-to-Value Score), based on enjoyment, price paid, and benchmark pricing.
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Alirang Korean Restaurant Overview
Alirang Korean Restaurant is one of my personal favourite Korean restaurants in Ottawa. The food has always been consistently flavourful and well-prepared, with textures that are reliably satisfying from visit to visit. Their menu covers a great variety of traditional dishes, but what sets them apart is the consistency—something that keeps me coming back.
Would return?: Obviously, yes.
Galbi (beef short ribs)
😋 Enjoyment: 9/10
💰 Price Paid: $28
🎯 Benchmark Price: $28
📊 EV Score: 9/10
🔁 Order Again?: Yes.
Galbi is one of my go-to comfort dishes at Alirang. The ribs are always incredibly tender and cooked just right every time I’ve ordered it. The portion is generous, which I really appreciate, and the rice on the side is more than just filler—it’s perfect for soaking up all those deep, savoury juices. It’s a dish I never get tired of.
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-Fried Pork)
😋 Enjoyment: 8/10
💰 Price Paid: $23
🎯 Benchmark Price: $23
📊 EV Score: 8/10
🔁 Order Again?: Yes.
This is one of those dishes I always look forward to. The spice level hits that perfect balance—it gives me a satisfying heat without overpowering everything else. The pork is super juicy and tender, exactly how I like it. What really ties it all together, though, is the rice. It soaks up all that rich, flavourful sauce, making each bite better than the last.
Seafood Pancake
😋 Enjoyment: 6.5/10
💰 Price Paid: $19
🎯 Benchmark Price: $17
📊 EV Score: 5.8/10
🔁 Order Again?: No.
The seafood pancake was okay, but underwhelming overall. I was expecting something a bit crispier, with more texture and ingredients packed in. Instead, it felt a little too flat—both in form and flavour. The portion size was on the smaller side compared to similar dishes I’ve had elsewhere. Not bad, just didn’t really deliver on what I was hoping for.
Got a favourite Korean spot in Ottawa I should check out?
I’m always on the lookout for amazing restaurants in the city. If you know a place that rivals (or beats!) Alirang Korean Restaurant, let me know—I might just head over and review it next.