Number One Chinese Take Out

Number One Chinese Take Out is a Chinese takeout and delivery restaurant located at 988 Wellington St W in Ottawa, ON, serving the Westboro and Centretown area. The information below is meant for someone getting ready for a first order or a first visit, so the practical side of things — what to expect, what to budget, and how to plan around the schedule — comes before anything else.

What people assume about neighbourhood Chinese takeout, and what actually happens

A common assumption is that a small Chinese takeout counter only works as a last-minute, walk-in-only option with a short, generic menu. In practice, the ordering process at Number One Chinese Take Out is set up to be more structured than that: customers can create an account, sign in, and either place a new delivery or takeout order or re-order a previous one exactly as it was, with the option to make modifications first. That re-order feature matters more than it might seem — it means a first-time customer who takes the time to get their order right can rely on it being repeated the same way in the future without re-explaining preferences each time.

Another misconception is that takeout counters in this category close down around the holidays. This location has specifically noted being open on New Year's Eve, December 31st, with regular service available that day. For a first-timer planning around a busy week or a holiday gathering in the Westboro or Centretown area, that is a useful detail to keep in mind rather than assume one way or the other.

Ordering, delivery, and what shapes the final bill

The core service is straightforward: Chinese food prepared for takeout pickup or for delivery to homes and offices in the surrounding Ottawa neighbourhoods. Beyond the two order types, the online system supports account creation, sign-in, and order history, which lets a returning customer skip re-entering their usual selections. Choosing delivery versus pickup can also affect the total, since delivery service commonly carries its own charge separate from the food itself. Because specific prices are not listed here, anyone planning a first order — especially for a group or a larger gathering — should check current menu pricing directly through the restaurant's own ordering system before finalizing what to get, and pay with whatever payment method the location accepts at the time. For exact costs tied to a specific order size, contacting the restaurant directly at 613-722-5995 is the most reliable way to plan a budget in advance.

For someone visiting the Westboro or Centretown area for the first time, whether for a quick weekday dinner or to feed a small office gathering, it helps to think in terms of a base order plus any extras: appetizers, additional mains, or a larger portion size will all push the bill up incrementally rather than in large jumps, which makes it easier to estimate costs as items are added to a cart.

What regulars rely on and what a newcomer notices right away

Regular customers tend to lean on the account and re-order system once they have found a combination of dishes they like — placing the same order again with a couple of tweaks is faster than starting from scratch every time, and it is one of the more practical conveniences built into the site.

Newcomers in the Westboro and Centretown pocket of Ottawa also tend to notice that both delivery and pickup are offered side by side, so the choice comes down to convenience on a given day rather than being locked into one format. Given the neighbourhood mix of residential streets and nearby offices along Wellington St W, that flexibility is part of what makes a first order easy to fit into a weekday routine, whether that means eating in at home after a delivery or picking up food on the way through the area.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I am not satisfied with my order?

The most direct step is to contact the restaurant right away at 613-722-5995 to explain the issue with a specific order, since concerns are best addressed close to the time of purchase and tied to the exact items received. The website also lists a Contact Us section for reaching the business directly.

Does this restaurant work for a special occasion?

For anything larger or with specific timing needs, calling ahead at 613-722-5995 to confirm availability is the most reliable approach, since exact capacity for bigger orders is not listed publicly.

What are the alternatives in the same area of Ottawa?

Westboro and Centretown both have a range of independent restaurants and takeout counters covering different cuisines, so someone comparing options can look at nearby listings in the Restaurants category for Ottawa to see what else is close by before deciding.

What should I do if I arrive outside opening hours?

Since specific hours are not listed here, the safest step is to call 613-722-5995 ahead of a visit or an order to confirm the restaurant is currently open, or to check the ordering system online, which will typically only allow an order to go through during active service hours.