Vietnamese staples to an eager crowd of hungry U of W students . The new downtown spot trades in the titular sandwich , in both traditional and original varieties , from pâté to sambal-spiced shrimp . Also try hefty helpings of pho , sweet frozen drinks , and the baoger , a burger served on a steamed bun ( bao ). 510 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐9323 — JK
I clever concepts
Two new spots have shown how expanding on a winning idea can create a viable business opportunity . Food truck favourite Kyu Grill , a brand extension of Isabel St eatery Kyu Bistro , has won admirers for its Japaneseaccented snack food , including “ heroshimas ”— skewers of meat sandwiched inside a fluffy egg roll and piled with Japanese condiments . Now a location in the revamped Forks Market Food Hall offers year-round indulgence . By the way , next
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door neighbour Nuburger has teamed up with stakeholders from Carbone Coal Fired Pizza to create Underdogs , a sports bar styled restaurant complete with arcade games and table tennis . The food diners love has been transplanted into a new setting that centres on
fun , with a menu of loaded pizzas and burgers alongside modern , smart twists on pub staples like wings and nachos . Kyu Grill , 1 Forks Market Rd , kyugrill . com ; Underdogs , 2609 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐6104 — JK editor ' s pick
I global pancakes
Pancakes take myriad forms around the world . It seems that nearly every culture has its own time-honoured version of a thin , cakelike dish cooked on a griddle . Find traditional Jewish latkes at Sherbrook Street Deli , just like Bubbe used to make . Japanese-style crepes at Kawaii Crepe layer fun flavour combinations , like Snickers-inspired caramel , chocolate , and nuts ( pictured ), between crispy folds for a handheld snack . Classic French cooking at Resto Gare includes soft , delicate crêpes aux epinards holding a mélange of sautéed mushroom , spinach , and Swiss chard with creamy chevre . Scallion pancakes from North Garden have a golden exterior , with bites revealing a soft , fragrant centre . Okonomiyaki at Dwarf no Cachette is made with cabbage-based batter layered with seafood and vegetables , is fried into a crisp , savoury cake .
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