bestlist
TEA HOUSE
Panda Tea 5 locations, pandatea. ca. Tea room serving milk tea, slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit, red bean and taro. Opt in for tapioca to get a chewy surprise in your tea. IA, M, V
THAI
Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave, 204‐888‐6508. Family run spot has popular standbys and impressive house specials like pickerel cheeks in peanut-sesame. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sassy Thai 3311 Roblin Blvd, 204-615-8989. Predominantly south Thai cuisine. Try Yum Nua salad of pungently spiced grilled sirloin brightened with tangy lime vinaigrette. AI, M, V Siam Thai 587 St. Anne’ s Rd, 204-254‐7765. This small, suburban eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce. Don’ t miss the golden cups. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‐6907. The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. Well spiced dishes hit the mark for hot heads. WA, LP, IA, M, V
VEGETARIAN
Fortify 123 Marion St, 204-231-5333. Health-focused eatery serves nutrient-dense plant-based eats and a large selection of energizing smoothies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Green Carrot Juice Co. 11-2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐3401; Airport, 2000 Wellington Ave, 204-691-0771. A health-conscious menu of cold-pressed juices, smoothies and light fare. WA, A, IA, M, V Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave, 204-615-8733. Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies and superfood salads and snacks. Try the acai bowl, loaded with berries. WA, AI, M, V
VIETNAMESE
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
Le Colonial 208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. France’ s influence on Vietnamese cooking mingles signatures with novel reimaginations. WA, LP, IA, M, V Pho Hoang 4 locations. The pho at these chic and comfortable spots ranks among the city’ s best. Rich broth gains its deep flavour 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. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg’ s ethnocultural diversity, this category represents our top choices from the many small, primarily family‐run restaurants
Aroma Bistro [ Asian Fusion ]. 741 St Mary’ s Rd, 204‐691-6364. Wontons a la carte or in noodle soups and rice bowls are meaty and exceptional, as are the luscious sauces made of the house chili oil.
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Ashur [ Middle Eastern ] 584 Pembina Hwy # 19, 204-275-3939. Scratch made specialties like rotisserie-cooked meat, fresh falafel and house-made kebabs are offered in a casual setting. A, IA, M, V. Asian Hot Pot [ Asian Fusion ] 740 Corydon Ave, 204‐615‐8878. Cheery strip mall spot serves do-it-yourself-deliciousness in the form of soups that simmer at the table. 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, M, V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St, 204‐334‐2004. Famous for house-fired pita bread, this North End gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, V, M
Basta!( Filipino) The Forks Market. Locally acclaimed chef Norm Pastorin celebrates his ancestral dishes from the Philippines. Crispy lumpia, adobe chicken and leche flan are early hits. WA, IA, M, V Beaurivage Bistro [ Lebanese ] 637 Corydon Ave, 204-691-6999. Charming Lebanese eatery with a prix fixe dinner menu. WA, LP, IA, M, V BMC Market [ Mexican ] 1113 Henderson Hwy, 722 Osborne Street, 204-306-4188. Bargain spot for some of the city’ s best tacos and quesadillas. A tiny but impressive shelf of Mexican specialties. IA, M, V Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐4573. Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere. Try the famous fried butter chicken. WA, A, IA, M, V Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Made fresh every morning, injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours. Signature veggie combos are stand out. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Tito Boy [ Filipino ] 730 St Anne’ s Rd, 204-414-8486 An abundance of traditional Filipino fare like pancit and lumpia is served along with twists on brunch fare like ube mochi in a charming setting in the suburbs. A, IA, M, V
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1. Munch it PASTRY SHOP European pastry, cakes, savoury bake goods and breads in the heart of St. Boniface 67 Goulet St. 204-415-9553 munchit. ca @ munchit _ pastryshop
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38 ciao! / apr / may / two thousand twenty-five