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bestlist An Email To Change The Day WORLD FOOD Create a customized message and send an e-Gift Card directly to someone’s inbox. Fett Chile Hello Randy Smith, Cindy Jones has sent you an E-Gift Card. This is the place with Fett Chile, the dish that changed my life! Happy Birthday Randy! - Cindy Jones The current balance on your gift card is $100 cafecarlo.com 243 Lilac Street • 204.477.5544 SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE Winnipeg’s favourite Chinese recipes served in a contemporary and warm atmosphere. Beef Tenderloin with Mixed Mushroom (#A5) FRESH FRUIT BUBBLE TEAS 6-33 University Crescent (204) 275-2591 Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm, Sun 10 am-10:30 pm 42 ciao! / apr/may / two thousand twenty Reflecting Winnipeg’s ethnocultural diversity, this category represents our top choices from the many small, primarily family-run restaurants in town. The decor at most of these is simple and/or the location is out of the way. However, each restaurant represents food from the owner’s culture, with sometimes astonishingly low prices that reflect the simplicity of the service and surroundings, not the quality of food. Beaurivage Bistro [Lebanese] 788 Corydon Ave, 204-691-6999. Charming Lebanese eatery with a prix fixe dinner menu. Try kibbeh, a delicious spiced beef croquette. À la carte menu available for lunch. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Dancing Noodle [Chinese] 1393 Pembina Hwy, 204-691-0205. Dough is hand-pulled into fresh noodles at time of order before being served in flavour-packed soup and noodle bowls. WA, IA, M, V La Fiesta Cafecito [Salvadoran] Unit M-730 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-257-7108. The vacation-inspired decor offers the perfect setting for platters and exotic fruit drinks. Try the champion pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Gojo [Ethiopian] 533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Made fresh every morning, injira is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter. Lots of vegetarian options. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican] 187 Henderson Hwy, 204-414-9187. This cheerful restaurant instantly offer house-made juices and made-from- scratch dishes like pupusas, tortas and tacos. WA, IA, V, LP, M Khao/Goodwill [Laotian/Asian] 625 Portage Ave, 204-615-6590. Belly- filling Laotian specialties are spiked with uncommon ingredients like black fungus mushroom and pickled bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Kyu Bistro [Japanese] 185 Isabel Ave, 204-504-8999. Winnipeg’s first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age. Ramen bowls make satisfying meals. WA, A, IA, V, M Kyu Bochi [Cambodian/Thai] 870 Logan Ave, 204-832-7192. Traditional Cambodian and Thai style fusion cuisine served in a quaint and cozy space. Lok lak beef is a popular pick. LP, A, IA, V, M Sugar Blooms Café [Filipino] Unit C-1020 McPhillips St, 204-615-4620. Order-at-the-counter traditional Filipino fare is served in modern surroundings complete with an Instagram-worthy floral wall. IA, M, V