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the room with heady aromas . Garlic , sweet paprika and frying onions entice . Many little plates stage a seduction and delight the senses .
A skillet of gambas al ajillo reveals a heady garlic mix of crimson prawns swimming in a smoky paprika chili oil . Lemon adds a hint of tartness to the unctuous bites . Sharp hits of red onion and jalapeno are mellowed by avocado and salty feta in a bowl of corn salad . Nachos on the side for dipping ups the fun quotient .
On one night , mussels sit in a subtly sweet white wine infused coconut cream laced with garlic and green curry , adding an Asian twist to the pot . Baked camembert comes highly recommended and is indeed exceptional . Piping hot , the melted cheese permeates aromas of herbs before it kisses the lips with its honeyed sweetness .
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In the early days , lively lunch chatter filled its modest Ellice Avenue space , tables filled with downtown office workers breaking away for a quick mid-day culinary adventure .
As the city ’ s diversity expanded and popularity of global cuisines became more widespread , two decades in , Dalat seized an opportunity to relocate to a new suburban strip surrounded by affluent neighbourhoods . Today , comfortably assuming its position taking care of guests for nearly another twenty years , Dalat continues to thrill customers serving food that feels new and familiar at the same time .
Upon entering the spacious interior , bold chartreuse walls accented with crayon brights whet the appeciao ! reviews making a big impression . Perhaps the winning formula is not so secret at Cordova . After all , it ’ s the little things that always make the difference .
Cordova is open Wed-Thu 5 pm-11pm , Fri-Sat 5 pm-1 am
DALAT Neighbourhood ... River Heights Address ........... 1170 Taylor Ave Phone .............. 204-895-3222 Entrées ..................... $ 14- $ 25
Dalat is not new or caught up riding a wave of a new food trend . Nonetheless it represents a precious breed of restaurant essential to Winnipeg ’ s multi-cultural authenticity . Since opening in the mid-eighties , originally in the city ’ s core , it has been serving a mash up of traditional Chinese and Vietnamese cui-
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