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bestlist Siam Thai 587 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-254-7765. This suburban ethnic eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce. Only Winnipeg restaurant recognized from the Royal Thai Government for truly authentic Thai cuisine. WA, LP, IA, M, V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633-6907. The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V vietnamese Bahn Mi King 510 Portage Ave, 204-775-9323. Order-at-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare drawing in the University crowd from across the street. Menu highlights include namesake sandwich, pho, and pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao. WA, IA, M, V Dalat 2-1170 Taylor Ave, 204-895-3222. Bright strip mall eatery highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup, ginger-fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. 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. Shrimp and sour soup and sweet and savoury stewed basa also get top marks. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V World Food 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 the 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. Choose from 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 in-house fired pita bread, this North End gem offers quick service for falafel pitas, pita pizzas and specialty dips. Shelves favourite imported food products. WA, IA, V, M Bringing Italy to Winnipeg for over 30 years Real Food. Real Passion. CHRISTMAS OFFER: Buy a $100 Gift Card and receive $25 Gift Certifi cate 2077 Pembina Hwy. 204-269-5004 nicolinosrestaurant.com #nicolinosrestaurant Super Big Tastes • Fresh, scratch-made food you’ll love • Vegetarian and gluten free options • Delicious housemade desserts • All day breakfast =PM 8IS_WWL      ( | | 660 Osborne St. (204) 475-4250 oakwoodcafe. ca ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand seventeen 71