tite for a multi-sensory feast .
Those who travel with their tastebuds searching for dishes that come straight from the homeland are well served starting with the chef ‘ s signature Vietnamese style hot and sour soup . This sinfully scrumptious medley may just be the reason Dalat is rounding the corner on 40 years . The clear , tomato tinted broth hints to nuanced flavours in each slurp . The first sip hits the palate sour , subtly sweet before leaving tingly heat lingering on the lips . An unusual mixture of plump sweet shrimp , pineapple , tomato , sour melon and bean sprout enlivens every spoonful with juicy vibrancy .
Everything sampled is delicious . Superbly made sauces reveal the kitchen ’ s adeptness composing balanced flavours for a mix and match feast . Braised eggplant pieces
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coated in black bean garlic glisten on the plate before melting away on contact . Bitter bites of green pepper and white onion sharpen the salty sweet morsels . Opt for hot satay and any choice protein layered with pleasing umami . A plate of stirfried chicken combined generously with white onion swims in the savoury sauce . Crushed peanuts add a finishing crunch .
Shrimp dishes are ever-popular go-tos and there are many here . Sizzling shell on shrimp arrive in a cast iron pan brimming in sweet orange sauce . Each slurpy bite imparts fruity sweetness .
As the suburbs accommodate more businesses that enrich our city , it is comforting to know the culinary rewards offered at gems such as Dalat are flourishing .
Dalat is open Mon-Fri 12-9pm , Sat , Sun , 4pm-9pm .
MONA LISA
Neighbourhood .. River Heights Address ........ 1697 Corydon Ave Phone ............. 204-488-3687 Entrées .................... $ 14- $ 38
As Winnipeg ’ s restaurant scene regains momentum and vibrancy , it is clear pandemic pivots and challenges are shaping strategies permanently . Shorter menus , keeping kitchens focused and streamlined , and fewer hours of operation are common across town .
At Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano , a downsized dining room may be a function of necessity , but to our delight , the rustic , brick lined space , glowing under soft accent lighting , couldn ’ t be more cozy or hospitable for the lively laughter of friends , lovers and families filling it .
ROOM to BREATHE .
Now leasing spacious downtown apartments .
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