bestlist
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
Pho Hoang
794 Sargent Ave, 204‑415‑6893;
235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077. The
pho at this local chain ranks among
the city’s best. Rich broth gains its
deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering
process. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Thanh Huong
534 Sargent Ave, 204-774‑8888.
French‑accented North Vietnamese
and Chinese cuisine in a rich space.
The satay beef noodle soup is deeply
satisfying. 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
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.
Asian Hot Pot [Chinese/Asian]
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.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Bao House [Asian Fusion]
637 Corydon Ave, 204-504-8383.
Poutines, tacos and hot dogs are infused
with Asian ingredients like Peking duck,
served alongside namesake steamed
baos. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Baraka Pita Bakery [Lebanese]
1783 Main St, 204‑334‑2004. Famous for
in-house fired pita bread, this North End
gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and
specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, M, V
BBQ Hut Pakistani Grill
[Pakistani]
435 Notre Dame Ave, 204-221-4144.
Sizzling plates of grilled meat satisfy at
this quirky West End spot. Try the malai
tikka, tender pieces of grilled chicken
marinated in a spicy cream sauce.
WA, IA, M, V
Boun’s [Southeast Asian/Laotian]
4‑208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An
extensive stir-fry menu offers the best
in Southeast Asian spices and curries.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Crème DeL’Essence [Filipino]
1833 Inkster Blvd, 204-694-2225.
Decadent brunch items. Chef RJ
Urbano blends culinary prowess
with Filipino, French and American
influences. WA, 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
soup and noodle bowls. WA, IA, M, V
Deen’s [Caribbean]
205 Marion St, 204-233‑2208.
Short-order Trinidadian dishes such
as roti are served in a variety of ways
inside this resort-style space.
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Dwarf no Cachette [Japanese]
157 Provencher Blvd, 204‑691‑9950.
Quirky café offers Japanese specialties
like ramen and okonomiyaki. Gift shop
upstairs stocks imported collectibles.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Emerald Palace [Chinese]
704 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑4573.
Authentic Cantonese fare is served
up in a bustling atmosphere. Try the
famous fried butter chicken or shrimp
in lobster sauce. WA, A, 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.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Gohe [Ethiopian]
595 Notre Dame Ave, gohewinnipeg.com.
Rich doro wat and vibrant lentil stews
are highlights at this popular spot.
Combo platters are perfect for sampling
with a group. IA, M, V
Gojo Restaurant [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
Grand Donuts Café & Bakery
[Vietnamese]
2-271 Grassie Blvd, 204-417-0289.
Cute corner café serving Vietnamese
favourites like pho and fruit tea alongside
donuts and pastries. WA, IA, M, V
Harman’s Café [Ethiopian]
570 Sargent Ave, 204‑774‑6997. Enjoy
Ethiopian breakfast as well as familiar
lunch and dinner entrées. Don’t leave
without ordering Ethiopian coffee at
meal’s end. WA, LP, IA, M, V
JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican]
187 Henderson Hwy, 204‑414‑9187.
This bright and cheerful restaurant
offers house-made hot sauces and
scratch-made dishes like pupusas,
tortas and tacos. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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
Kokeb [Ethiopian]
266 Edmonton St, 204‑784‑9267.
Expect warm hospitality along with
traditional stews of split peas, lentils
and cabbage. Be sure to try a cup of
vibrant Ethiopian coffee. WA, IA, M, V
Kyu Bistro [Japanese]
185 Isabel Ave, 204‑504‑8999. Izakaya-
only spot offers small plates of gyoza,
agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-
age. Ramen bowls make satisfying
meals. WA, A, IA, M, V
Les Saj [Middle Eastern]
1038 St James St, 204-219-8939.
First restaurant in Winnipeg to cook
using a saj, a dome-shaped hot surface
for baking flatbreads covered in za’atar,
meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V
Mama’s Noodle House
[Chinese/Vietnamese]
141 McPhillips St, 204‑783-4847.
This bustling soup house dishes out
steaming bowls of soup including
a pho special with barbeque pork.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Massawa [Ethiopian]
200‑121 Osborne St, 204-284‑3194.
Platters of Ethiopian and Eritrean food
are worth the often lengthy wait at
this established spot. LP, IA, M, V
Mercadito Latino [South
American]
570 Sargent Ave, 204‑415‑2870. This
tiny West End spot houses big flavour,
with favourites like tamales, tacos and
pupusas. Corner shelves stocked with
imported items. WA, IA
Pho Kim Tuong [Vietnamese]
856 Ellice Ave, 204‑661‑8888.
Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood
spot offers an exhaustive menu
of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai
specialties. Rich, savoury broth makes
soups here divine. WA, IA, M, V
Pho No. 1 [Vietnamese]
81 Isabel St, 204-943‑7449. Charming
Vietnamese noodle soup house with
hundreds of menu options. Try creamy
coconut tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pho-Yo [Vietnamese]
513-B St. Mary’s Rd, 204-615-0234;
554 Main St, 204-691-0072. This cozy
noodle house serves Vietnamese
specialities. Try meaty pho or warm
vermicelli bowls. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Sugar Blooms Café [Filipino]
Unit C-1020 McPhillips St,
204-615-4620. Order-at-the-counter
Filipino fare is served in modern
surroundings complete with an
Instagram-worthy floral wall. IA, M, V
Tropikis [Caribbean]
878 Ellice Ave, 204-788‑4733.
Well‑appointed, almost elegant
setting for island favourites like roti.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Wakoya [Korean/Japanese]
167 Osborne St, 204-783-7777.
A menu offering a blend of Korean
and Japanese cuisine in space with
minimalist aesthetic. Specialties
include spicy bulgogi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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