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bestlist DECEMBER OFFER Purple Noodle Bar 667 Stafford Street, 204-500-0264. A menu of health-conscious Vietnamese highlights includes impressive starters like shrimp tempura pancakes. 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 SUPERB CHINESE CUISINE Winnipeg’s favourite Chinese recipes served in a contemporary and warm atmosphere. Beef Tenderloin with Mixed Mushroom (#A5) FRESH FRUIT BUBBLE TEAS 6-33 University Crescent (204) 275-2591 Mon-Sat 10 am-11:30 pm, Sun 10 am-10:30 pm 58 ciao! / dec/jan / two thousand nineteen 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. 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. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Gojo [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 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 pupusas, tortas and tacos. WA, IA, V, LP, M 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 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 makes 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