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bestlist Siam Thai 587 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-254-7765. This small, suburban ethnic eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce. Chef’s specials include stir-fried chicken in chili jam. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633-6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V EXPERIENCE THE PARK CAFÉ VIETNAMESE Banh Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204-775-9323. Order- at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare, like the namesake sandwich, pho, and pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao. WA, IA, M, V Dalat 2-1170 Taylor Ave, 204-895-3222. Highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup, ginger- fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho Hoang 794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893; 235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077. The pho at this chic and comfortable strip mall spot ranks among the city’s best. Rich broth gains its deep fl avour from a 24-hour simmering process. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772-3167. Family- owned and operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. Shrimp and sour soup and sweet and savoury stewed basa also get top marks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V FRESH. LOCAL. DELICIOUS. Serving breakfast & lunch daily 8 am – 4 pm Located in Assiniboine Park next to the Duck Pond. Bringing you closer assiniboinepark.ca WORLD FOOD Bao House [Asian] 637 Corydon Ave, 204-504-8383. Poutines, tacos and hot dogs are infused with Asian favourites like Peking duck, alongside its culinary namesake, steamed baos. LP, A, IA, M, V Harman’s Café [Ethiopian] 570 Sargent Ave, 204-774-6997. Enjoy Ethiopian breakfast as well as familiar lunch and dinner entrées. Don’t leave without ordering Ethiopian coffee at meal’s end. WA, LP, IA, M, V Khao House [Laotian/Asian] 625 Portage Ave, 204-615-6590. Belly-fi lling Laotian specialties are spiked with uncommon ingredients like black fungus mushroom and pickled bamboo shoots. Try the outstanding extra-crispy fried chicken. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Les Saj [Middle Eastern] 1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939. This is the fi rst restaurant in Winnipeg to cook using a saj, a dome-shaped hot surface for baking fl atbreads covered in za’atar, meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V Are you sweet, savoury or both? Asian street food meets a French classic. Hand-held goodness. 201-99 Osborne St. 204.415.2833 Unit D-1220 St. Mary’s Rd. 204.691.3700 4 – 1385 McPhillips St. 204.694.0986 ciao! / apr/may / two thousand nineteen 41