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
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