Divisoria Market

Divisoria Market — Pinoy grocery + restobar vibes. Halo-halo hits. Turon done right.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino market with turo-turo/lunch counter and a la carte dishes; dine-in (limited seating), takeout, delivery; party platters available.

Menu Highlights:
– Halo-halo
– Turon (deep-fried plantain, half-plantain style)
– Pancit bihon and palabok
– Menudo, laing, dinuguan
– Beef caldereta (beef stew)
– Fried milkfish belly (crispy bangus)
– Pork belly lechon (crispy skin)
– Taho and sago gulaman drinks
– Collette’s buko pie; Eng Bee Tin hopia
– Party platters for get-togethers

Service Highlights:
– Warm, welcoming staff and friendly owners
– Freshly cooked a la carte items and daily to-go food with home-style flavors
– One-stop shop feel: Filipino grocery staples plus a tasty lunch counter
– Cozy dine-in nook with Filipino TV
– Long-running, well-run neighborhood spot in Ottawa

Notes:
– Some diners felt the takeout was just “okay” aside from standout desserts like turon
– Grocery selection can feel limited to some
– Seating is limited; more of a market-and-takeout setup
– Certain items may not be available every day

Logistics:
– Parking available at the back
– Wheelchair and mobility accessible at the current Carling Ave location
– Delivery available
– Money remittance services on-site

Customers come for the Filipino comfort food and stay for the friendly, homey vibe. Folks rave about the halo-halo on hot days and the turon that’s made the classic way with half a plantain—crispy, caramel-sweet, and not skimped. Diners enjoy hearty mains like caldereta, menudo, and dinuguan, plus pancit bihon and palabok when noodle cravings hit. The fried milkfish belly and crunchy-skinned pork belly lechon get plenty of love, and the lunch counter’s fresh, to-go dishes scratch that turo-turo itch. It doubles as a one-stop Pinoy shop, so people often grab taho, sago gulaman, hopia, or even a Collette’s buko pie along with their meals.

The vibe is welcoming—smiles at the counter, a small seating area, and Filipino TV adding to the feel of a neighborhood spot that’s been around for years. Party platters are a go-to for house gatherings, with diners mentioning they’re affordable and crowd-pleasing. Although many praise the flavors, some diners mention the takeout can be just okay outside of standouts like turon, and a few wish the grocery selection were broader. It’s more of a market-and-takeout setup than a full sit-down restaurant, so seating is limited and certain dishes may not be available daily.

Practical bits help too: there’s parking in the back, the current Carling Ave location is wheelchair accessible, and delivery makes it easy for folks who can’t drop by. All told, diners appreciate Divisoria Market for bringing together a taste of home, a friendly team, and the convenience of grabbing both ulam and staples in one stop.