Food Mood: Korean Kitchen

06/21/2024

Dear all,

It is with mixed feelings (and moods) that we announce that...

Food Mood is closing on June 26, 2024 after an operation of 7 years in the heart of downtown Ottawa located in the lively Rideau St. Delivery platforms (Skip and UberEats) will also be closed on the same day.

First & foremost, the Kim family would like to share our utmost heartfelt gratitude and thanks to every single one who has supported us in different ways.

Over the past 7 years, we experienced a lot - together - both trying times such as COVID-19, harsh weathers, but also had the great privilege to be part of countless beautiful moments of our community: your milestones, educational and career plans, celebrations, growth of families and more.

From our family to yours, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives by sharing Korean food with our own creative twist, all made in the kitchen, with love. Food Mood was not only a small family-run small business but a dream in realization since our journey to Canada from Korea.

With thanks to you, we’ve had opportunities to be featured in:

CTV https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video?clipId=2362466,

CBC https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/15890479-take-it-away-food-mood.

We hope to see you in the next couple of days to be part of our final chapter.

We also welcome you to share your experiences on our social media channels: IG/FB: . Should you wish to leave any messages or memories to the chefs who are retiring, a kudoboard has been set up: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/pcgX4QAa

With gratitude,

Kim Family

02/18/2022

❗️UPDATED: CLOSED FEB 18-19th❗️
Due to the ongoing situation in downtown area, we have closed operations early as we prioritize safety.
Thank you for your understanding.
Food Mood Team

02/05/2022

Due to the ongoing protest, we will be closed this Saturday Feb 5.

We look forward to seeing you in with us soon! Check our social media for latest updates.

In case you are wondering how this of events has impacted businesses across Ottawa, here are some data shared by

“According to a recent survey sent to BIA members from Westboro Village, Wellington West, Chinatown, Preston Street, Somerset Village, the Glebe, Bank Street, Sparks Street, the ByWard Market, Vanier and Downtown Rideau. Here are the updated results from more than 200 responses:
 
* 52% of the businesses surveyed stayed open during the protest
* 48% closed specifically due to the protest (whether during or in preparation)
* 75% of the businesses surveyed lost revenue due directly to the protest
* 54% of the businesses surveyed cannot recover the revenue lost during the protest
* 45% of staff of the respondents were obstructed from coming into work
* 17% of staff of the respondents were sent home during the protest”

We encourage our community to support local when possible. Supporting local is not limited to purchases and can include: words of mouth, social media engagements, your friendly smiles!! Pandemic has been tough for many, let’s spread kindness. 감사합니다!

Stay safe and take care of yourself and each other!

01/15/2022

With thanks again to our customer Robert for sharing a video of his Food Mood dishes to CTV News Ottawa, we got to join The Five & Dine segment earlier this evening!

Here is the link to the video where we share some of our popular items!

감사합니다! Thank you Ottawa for your support for local 💛

DowntownRideau Ottawa

This Korean and Japanese kitchen on Rideau Street thanking the community support and offering up fresh, delicious dishes.

11/06/2021

Are you ready for a sweet challenge to complete at home? ⏺🔼⏹
Introducing our candy!
Limited quantities and available for a limited time starting tomorrow Sunday Nov7! Candies will be available on WEEKENDS only.
Pick up a candy in store and complete the challenge at home by cutting out the shape using a needle without breaking it. Do it at your leisure, without time pressure, and no melted sugar related dishes involved afterwards 😉
For a customized alphabet, DM us!

As part of our launch tomorrow, we’re giving away a free Dalgona candy!

To participate:
1. Follow & like the photo
2. Tag a friend (1 entry/name unlimited)
3. Share it on your post & tag us (bonus 5 entries)

Giveaway ends Nov 10 11:59 EST. One winner will be randomly selected and notified via Instagram DM on Nov 12. Winner must be able to pick it up in store at 178B Rideau st. Open to Ottawa/Gatineau residents. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Instagram.

08/24/2021

We’re back to our regular operational hours! Apologies for being MIA this past week as the team took a quick summer holiday break.
Our hours are:
Mon - closed
Tues-Fri 11am - 8pm
Sat-Sun 12pm -8pm

Delivery via ubereats or skipthedishes
Take out/pick up instore or by phone 613-789-0009 (No dining in)

Thank you for your continued support for local!
Picture: Vegan Tofu Kimbap 🌱

07/31/2021

Happy weekend foodies!
We have regular hours:
Sat 12-8
Sun 12-8
Mon CLOSED

Come by this weekend to satisfy your Korean food cravings!

Also, we are excited to share that we made it to the voting stage for Ottawa Community Votes for Korean Food! Voting closes Aug 11:59PM EST and if you have 2minutes, your votes and/or sharing with others would mean so much to us! Link in bio!

Photo: Vegan Tofu Yaki Udon with Rice ball + Rideau Crisps

07/28/2021

Thank you to our wonderful community for nominating us in the CommunityVotes - Ottawa under Korean food! We are pleased and honoured to share that we made it to the VOTING stage. We would love your support via votes in the link below before AUG 1 !

Thank you for your continued encouragements. We are grateful to a part of the Ottawa community! Remember to vote for other local businesses in diverse categories as well. Your support for local goes a long way.

Official 2021 Community Voting Awards Platform for Ottawa, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

07/02/2021

TW: residential "schools"

Part 2 of TRC’s 94 Call to Action
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In light of the recent discoveries of mass unmarked graves at former residential “schools,” Food Mood stands in solidarity with our Indigenous communities. Food Mood acknowledges we are located on the land of the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. As immigrants, we have a duty to learn about Indigenous Peoples’ history, culture, contributions and ongoing impacts in their communities.

One of the ways we reflected yesterday is by reading TRC’s 94 Calls to Action released in 2015 to further learn and unlearn.

Sharing the second part of report here for ease of reference to read, reflect as we share the grief with our Indigenous communities. First part in the previous post.

Helplines for Indigenous Peoples:
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line
1-866-925-4419

Hope for Wellness Helpline
1-855-242-3310