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THAI
Bangkok Thai
100 Osborne St, 2nd floor, 204-474‑0908.
Located within the beautiful courtyard
at the corner of Osborne and River,
this sunlit room creates the perfect
setting for exotic Thai dishes served on
decorated silver tableware. LP, IA, M, V
Magic Thailand
842 Logan Ave, 204-774-0839. Well-
travelled locals in the know consider
this simply styled spot a go-to for
authentic Thai curries and stir fry
dishes. WA, IA, M, V
Sabai Thai Eatery
1113 Corydon Ave, 204‑888‑6508. The
succinct menu at this neighbourhood
hot spot has popular standbys as well as
a few contemporary house specials like
pickerel cheeks in rich peanut-sesame
sauce. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
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 chile jam.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Sukhothai
191 Osborne St, 204-633‑6907.
The comfortable modern interior is a
good counterpoint to the classic Thai
cuisine that is served. Perfect hot and
sour soup keeps fans returning.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
VEGETARIAN
Affinity Vegetarian Garden
[Chinese]
100‑208 Edmonton St, 204-943‑0251.
With 88 dishes, this small eatery has
the most diverse vegetarian menu in
town. For those who can’t decide, try
a combination plate or go for the daily
changing lunch buffet. IA, M, V
Circle Kitchen
1-709 Corydon Ave, circlekitchenwpg.
com. This little spot offers a plant-based
menu that’s gluten and peanut free. Try
the filling taco bowl, featuring walnut
cauliflower “meat”. SP, A, IA, M, V
Green Carrot Juice Co
132 Osborne St, 204‑691‑0771;
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
Organic Planet
877 Westminster Ave, 204-772-8771.
This grass roots worker co-op houses
a juice bar and organic vegan deli that
pumps out creative and healthful fare.
WA, IA, M, V
Verde Juice Bar
887 Westminster Ave, 204-615-8733.
Mod spot serves energy boosting juices
and smoothies, alongside superfood
salads and snacks. Try the acai bowl,
loaded with berries and shredded
coconut. WA, IA, M, V