Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years , and national treasure is comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling .
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885‐5275 . The Keg delivers sizzling steaks , prime rib and lobster tails . Consistency and unwavering excellence drive this longtime treasure . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783‐6155 . Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Attentive service and consistent , wellexecuted meals . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TEA HOUSE
Tea Story 224 Osborne St , 204‐477‐1102 . Japan-influenced space boasts an extensive list of flowering , aged , organic and bubble teas . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 5 locations , pandatea . ca . Tea room serving milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean and taro . Tapioca delivers a chewy surprise in your tea . IA , M , V
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THAI
Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave , 204‐888‐6508 . The succinct menu has popular standbys but don ’ t miss the pickerel cheeks in rich peanut sauce . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Sassy Thai 3311 Roblin Blvd , 204-615-8989 . South Thai cuisine in a mod-rustic space . Try the Yum Nua salad of spiced grilled sirloin . AI , M , V Siam Thai 587 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204-254‐7765 . This small , suburban eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St , 204-633‐6907 . The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine . Well spiced dishes hit the mark for hot heads . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VIETNAMESE
Dalat 2‐1170 Taylor Ave , 204-895‐3222 . 200 menu choices , including fan fave hot and sour soup , ginger-fried beef with lemongrass . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Le Colonial 208 Marion St , 204-231-3005 . A menu nodding to France ’ s culinary influence on Vietnamese cooking earns status as one of the top new openings of 2024 . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Pho Hoang 4 locations . The pho at these chic and comfortable spots ranks among the city ’ s best . Each locale boasts a distinct interior design . Rich broth gains its deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg ’ s ethnocultural diversity , this category represents our top choices from the many small , primarily family‐run restaurants in town . Aroma Bistro [ Asian Fusion ] 741 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691-6364 . Chinese homestyle pork wontons , chili oil and “ la la ” seasoning create a buzz . IA , M , V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St , 204‐334‐2004 . Famous for house-fired pita bread , this North End gem offers falafel pitas , pita
pizzas WA , IA , V , M
Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave , 204-615-0785 . Injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
Tito Boy [ Filipino ] 730 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-414-8486 Traditional fare like pancit and lumpia is served with twists on brunch fare like ube mochi Belgian waffles in a quaint setting . A , IA , M , V
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