bestlist
Bisita [Filipino]
637 Corydon Ave, 204‑615‑7423.
Comforting Filipino cuisine in a
warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Crispy pork belly sliders topped with
an oozing, golden quail egg on a
pandesal bun are a fusion food must‑
try. WA, LP, SP, 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.
The Laotian grill serves up shrimp,
pork and beef short ribs in signature
garlic and soy barbeque sauce. WA,
LP, IA, M, V
Casa Grande [Italian]
984 Sargent Ave, 204‑783‑6231.
Checkered tablecloths and
candlelight create the ambience for
Italian fare like homestyle pizza and
pasta. Veal parmigiana is a menu
highlight. LP, A, IA, M, V
Dwarf no Cachette [Japanese]
157 Provencher Blvd, 204‑691‑9950.
This bustling, quirky cafe offers
Japanese specialties like ramen and
okonomiyaki on handwritten menus.
Gift shop upstairs stocks imported
collectibles. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Eat On Samosa Café [Nepalese]
2800 Pembina Hwy, 204‑338‑2800.
Offers traditional samosas with
regional flair like bison and Bothwell
cheese, salads and rice combos for
dine‑in or take‑out. WA, A, IA, M, V
Emerald Palace [Chinese]
704 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑4573.
Authentic Chinese fare served up in a
bustling atmosphere. Try the famous
fried butter chicken or cantonese
deluxe chow mein. WA, A, IA, M, V
Fusian Experience [Japanese]
612 Academy Rd, 204‑691‑9334; The
Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd,
204‑227‑9298. Fresh ingredients with
the latest in Japanese cuisine. Serves
up lemongrass pork wraps,and classic
sushi rolls. WA, LP, 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. Try
the burrito podoreso or the champion
pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Harman’s Café [Ethiopian]
570 Sargent Ave, 204‑774‑6997.
Enjoy Ethiopian breakfast as well as
familiar Ethiopian lunch and dinner
entrees. 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 cheerful and welcoming
restaurant instantly offer house‑made
juices and made‑from‑scratch dishes
like pupsas, tortas and tacos. WA, IA,
V, LP, M
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Khao House [Laotian/Asian]
126 Sherbrook St, 204‑783‑3642. Belly‑
filling Laotian specialties are spiked
with uncommon ingredients like
black fungus mushroom and pickled
bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Kim Sang [Vietnamese/Chinese]
1127 St. Mary’s Rd, 204‑256‑2156.
This bright and cheery space offers
south St. Vital a terrific selection of
mostly Southeast Asian fare. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
Kyu Bistro [Japanese]
185 Isabel Ave, 204‑504‑8999; The
Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd,
204‑615‑8828. Winnipeg’s first
izakaya‑only spot offers small plates
of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and
chicken kara‑age. Forks kiosk popular
for the heroshima, grilled‑skewer
sandwich WA, A, IA, V, M
Lao Thai [Laotian]
763 Selkirk Ave, 204‑589‑0065.
Friendly mother/son team serves
fresh, colourful Southeast Asian fare.
Top‑quality soups and curries at a
range of spice. WA, LP, 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
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 cozy Osborne Village eatery.
LP, IA, V
Mercadito Latino [South
American]
570 Sargent Ave, 204‑415‑2870. Tiny
West End spot houses big flavour,
with favourites like papusas, tamales,
and tacos. Corner shelves are stocked
with hard‑to‑find food items imported
from south of the border. WA, IA
La Pampa [Argentinean]
10‑1604 St Mary’s Road,
204‑615‑8969. Authentic gourmet
empanadas and condiments in
traditional and creative flavours are
prepared on‑site for take‑out. Fruity
alfajores flavours serve as a tasty
treat. WA, IA, M, V
Pho Cuu Long [Vietnamese]
757 St Mary’s Rd, 204‑505‑0400.
Modern space houses an extensive
Vietnamese food and drink menu,
including bubble teas. Try the
Deluxe Ho Fan featuring thin‑wide
rice noodles with chicken, beef and
shrimp. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pho Hoang [Vietnamese]
794 Sargent Ave, 204‑415‑6893. The
pho at this chic and comfortable strip
mall spot ranks among the city’s best.
Rich broth gains its deep flavour from
a 24‑hour simmering process. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Pho Kim Tuong [Vietnamese]
856 Ellice Ave, 204‑661‑8888.
Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood
spot offers an exhaustive menu
of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai
specialties. 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 the
creamy coconut tom yum soup. WA,
LP, IA,V
Pho-Yo [Vietnamese]
513‑B St. Mary’s Rd, 204‑615‑0234.
This cozy noodle house serves
Vietnamese specialities. Try meaty
bowls of pho or a warm vermicelli
bowl. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Shawarma Time [Lebanese]
616 Ellice Ave, 204‑774‑2109.
Bright room offers three options of
shawarma along with other Middle
Eastern specialties and vegetarian
options. WA, IA, M, V
Thanh Huong [Vietnamese]
534 Sargent Ave, 204‑774‑8888.
French‑accented North Vietnamese
and Chinese cuisine. The satay beef
noodle soup is satisfying. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Smoke’s Poutinerie [French
Canadian]
131 Albert St, 204‑253‑2873; 400‑
855 Regent Ave, 204‑255‑2873.
Mounds of fries, rich homemade
gravy and cheese curds are just the
base at this modern space. IA, M, V
Wakoya[Japanese]
167 Osborne St, 204‑783‑7777. A
menu offering a blend of Korean
and Japanese cuisine in space
with minimalist aesthetic. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
worth the drive
The Plaza
125 Main St, Keno