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bestlist 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 chili jam. 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 Great Local Eats • Scratch made menu • Great variety of Eggs Benedict, waffl es, burgers and more! • Delicious housemade desserts 660 Osborne St. (204) 475-4250 oakwoodcafe.ca =PM 8IS_WWL      ( | | Send an email that leads to a Great Meal for someone you love! Cafe Carlo Gift Cards can be purchased online at cafecarlo.com with a customized message and sent directly to your recipient’s inbox. An e-Gift Card from You - a great gift idea for anyone with good taste. Hello Randy Smith, Cindy Jones has sent you an E-Gift Card. Merry Christmas Randy! May my favourite restaurant soon become yours too! - Cindy Jones The current balance on your gift card is $100 243 Lilac Street • 204.477.5544 cafecarlo.com 64 ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand eighteen 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 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 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 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. 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, 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. JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican] 187 Henderson Hwy, 204-414-9187. This cheerful restaurant instantly offer house-made juices and made-from- scratch dishes like pupsas, 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 Massawa [Ethiopian] 200-121 Osborne St, 204-284-3194. Platters of Ethiopian and Eritrean food are worth the often lengthy wait. LP, IA, V