Ciao Dec/Jan 2016 number one hundred one | Page 70

bestlist

Are you
sweet,
savoury
or both?
Asian street food
meets a French classic.

Meiji
454 River Ave, 204-284‑3996. Chic sushi
spot on the corner of Osborne and River.
Colourful house rolls are perfectly paired
with a cocktail from attached G Martini
Bar. LP, A, IA, M, V
Wasabi/Wasabi on Broadway/
Wasabi Sabi
105‑121 Osborne St, 204-474‑2332;
588 Broadway, 204-774-4328;
3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204‑415‑7878.
New‑school sushi is taken to new
creative heights at all locations. Take
a seat at the sushi bar and watch
the volcano roll erupt. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Yujiro Japanese Restaurant
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‑9254. Edward
Lam’s stylish incarnation of this former
take-out spot is an ideal stop for
traditional rolls. Try the delicate kaisou
salad: mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu
dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V

KOREAN

Hand-held goodness.
201-99 Osborne St. 204.415.2833
Unit D-1220 St. Mary’s Rd. 204.691.3700

All Day Breakfast
• Gourmet burgers
• Family, Vegetarian &

Gluten Free Friendly
• Casual Diner, Scratch
Made Comfort Food
• Open Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner

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IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro
10-1875 Pembina Hwy, 204‑477‑9909.
Its all about table-top, do-it-yourself
barbeque at this new all-you-caneat Japanese and Korean focused
restaurant. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Kimchi Sushi
1270 Pembina Hwy, 204‑261-8888.
Black walls and hanging lights give
this sushi spot sleek style. The menu
lists a variety of rolls as well as Korean
specialties and dishes for kimchi
lovers. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Wakoya
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

MEXICAN

Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204-415‑5600;
775 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑2440. This
Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order
favourites, including fajitas, burritos
and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carlos & Murphy’s
129 Osborne St, 204-284‑3510. Serves
Mexican cantina food such as taco
salads, hot wings, chimichangas,
heaping Carlos nachos and renowned
iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Roca
155 Smith St, 204‑615‑9605. A
refreshing new take on Mexican fare in
downtown Winnipeg. Expect the light
and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V

PUB/CANTINA

Albert Street Cocktail Company
91 Albert St, 204‑691–7580. Sleek
Exchange District bar boasts creative
cocktails that incorporate little-known
liquors and flavour enhancers like rose
petals and sage. LP, IA, M, V