Since this is practically the ONLY Filipino market/restaurant in town, I don’t really think there’s anything to complain about… I’m just glad Ottawa has one after all. If you’re in the area on a hot summer day, please do yourself a favor and order the halo-halo(Jeff’s picture with the cold drink with ice cream on top), a very famous Filipino dessert that you should try at least once. The turon(banana and jackfruit wrapped and fried, topped with caramelized sugar) is also very good here. I haven’t tried any of the main dishes yet, but my friend did special order some fresh lumpia here earlier in the year, and they were delicious(they had the peanut sauce too and everything). Suffice to say that if you have particular Filipino culinary needs(for cooking or eating), I’m sure Divisoria won’t disappoint!
Abdul Hasib S.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude… Theres a FILIPINOMARKET in OTTAWA!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Ok even tough i love Poutine as much as the next person. Sometimes you just gotta have some Carnenorte with Itlog and Kanin(corned beef, eggs, and rice). LOLOLOL We found this little Filipino Gem of the Canadian Capitol tucked away off the downtown perimeter, and what a find it was. if youre from LA, theyre like the local mom and pop filipino markets that have limited space, but all the goodies. From corned beef, to spam, to tuyo(dried salted fish), and buko(coconut) products, … EVERYTHING! They even have a turoturo(pre-cooked food) area where you can lunch, or dinner. i bought corned beef here, and its all the same as at home, but the labels had french writing oh silly Canadians!!!
Jeff S.
Place rating: 4 Ottawa, Canada
Mabuhay! This little Filipino variety store specializes in «Oriental», more specifically Pinoy/Pinay products. Truth be told, I was overjoyed to find this spot — Ottawa finally has it’s own«Filipino Store». They have been around now for a couple years, so I would assume that they are sustainable, but I have been surprised that most of my people had not heard of Divisoria. The Philippines is famous for exporting it’s people, so it’s no surprise that they offer money remittance and cargo services. This is basically a Filipino Convenice/Grocery shop. Although I was disappointed that there wasn’t a big wooden fork and spoon hanging in the shop, they do have a fairly good selection of Filipino snacks and groceries. If you’re in the mood for Filipino cuisine, Divisoria’s kitchen is open on weekends. 28⁄30 — Unilocal Ottawa’s 30 Day Challenge!
