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Noodle House 79

Name: Noodle House 79
Address: 1600 Merivale Rd #5, Nepean, ON, K2G 5J8, CA
Telephone: (613) 228-6786
Price range: value

Global•Nepean•value

Noodle House 79 is one of the best global restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Nepean.

Let's get one thing straight: Noodle House 79 is not doing "global" in the way that word usually signals trouble — a laminated menu sprawling across three continents, committed to nothing.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Let's get one thing straight: Noodle House 79 is not doing "global" in the way that word usually signals trouble — a laminated menu sprawling across three continents, committed to nothing. What they're actually doing is Vietnamese, seriously, out of a strip mall on Merivale Road in Nepean, and the hundred-plus options on the menu aren't a lack of focus — they're the product of a family that genuinely knows noodle culture. The owner's brother runs Kanata Noodle House, and that lineage matters. This is a place that opened in January 2022, mid-pandemic, betting that a neighbourhood would show up for a real bowl of soup. That bet paid off. The Bún Bò Huế is the one to lead with. Where pho is subtle and meditative, this central Vietnamese spiced beef-and-pork vermicelli is louder — more lemongrass, more heat, a broth that announces itself. By some accounts it's among the best in Ottawa, which is a meaningful claim in a city that has learned to take Vietnamese soup seriously. Then there's the Crab Ball Soup, a special that earns its scarcity. Deep-fried tofu, congealed pig's blood, lime-leaf chicken meatballs, crab meatballs — all of it floating in a broth built from shrimp shells and chicken stock that smells like it's been tended. You will not find this particular bowl on many Ottawa menus, full stop. The Crispy Noodles with Beef rounds out the case: textbook execution, clean fry on the noodles, an oyster-sauce-forward gravy that doesn't drown what it's coating. The insider move is to go on a Monday or Wednesday if you or anyone at your table qualifies for the 15% senior discount — it's a genuinely generous policy that signals what kind of operation this is. Go early if you want the specials; items like the Crab Ball Soup move. Skip the pressure to order wide on a first visit and instead build the meal around the Bún Bò Huế and one soup special — that's the version of this restaurant that converts people into regulars.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

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Good value

Neighborhood

Nepean | 1600 Merivale Rd #5, Nepean, ON K2G 5J8, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

7.9/10

Phone

(613) 228-6786

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Signature dishes at Noodle House 79

Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli)

Crab Ball Soup (Special)

Crispy Noodles with Beef

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What makes Noodle House 79 worth the move

Noodle House 79 is a clean first click in Nepean in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli) and Crab Ball Soup (Special) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 685 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 685 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Global in Nepean

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Good value

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Group Dinner Cheap Eats Nepean eats lunch takeout busy easygoing

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Google rating: 9.2 from 685 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli), Crab Ball Soup (Special), Crispy Noodles with Beef

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9.2 from 685 reviews

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Address: 1600 Merivale Rd #5, Nepean, ON K2G 5J8, Canada
Phone: (613) 228-6786
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.9/10
Google rating: 9.2 (685 reviews)
Cuisine: Global
Neighborhood: Nepean

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What cuisine does Noodle House 79 serve?

Noodle House 79 is a Global restaurant located in Nepean, Ottawa. Let's get one thing straight: Noodle House 79 is not doing "global" in the way that word usually signals trouble — a laminated menu sprawling across three continents, committed to nothing.

What is Noodle House 79 best for?

Noodle House 79 is best for group dinner, cheap eats, nepean eats, lunch, takeout, busy, easygoing. Noodle House 79 is a clean first click in Nepean in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli) and Crab Ball Soup (Special) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 685 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Noodle House 79?

Noodle House 79 is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 685 reviews

What should I order at Noodle House 79?

Start with Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli), Crab Ball Soup (Special) and Crispy Noodles with Beef. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Noodle House 79 worth visiting?

Noodle House 79 holds a 9.2 Google rating from 685 reviews. Noodle House 79 is a clean first click in Nepean in Ottawa when you want a global option you can trust. Bún Bò Huế (Spicy Beef & Pork Vermicelli) and Crab Ball Soup (Special) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 685 Google reviews.

Where is Noodle House 79 located?

Noodle House 79 is located at 1600 Merivale Rd #5, Nepean, ON K2G 5J8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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