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Ichiban 189 Carlton St, 204-925‐7400. A Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years, teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs. A sushi bar featuring more than 20 rolls is also available. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Izakaya Edokko 190 Smith St, 204‐615‐5556. Sleek new space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita. Small plates range from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V Meiji 454 River Ave, 204-284‐3996. Offers unique house rolls like tropical and fashion roll. The ambiance and location make this sushi spot a memorable one. Try a fancy drink from attached G Martini Bar. LP, A, IA, M, V Miso 667 Stafford St, 204‐452‐1166. This spacious restaurant offers both traditional tatami floor seating and a modern dining area. An all-you-can-eat sushi menu is ideal for large groups. LP, IA, M, V, A Naru Sushi 159 Osborne St, 204-888‐0028. The dark wood decor sets a sleek, urban mood. Menu offers traditional and fusion dishes including several vegetarian options. The moonbow roll is beautifully presented. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St, 204-474‐2332; 588 Broadway, 204-774-4328; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204‐415‐7878. New‐school sushi is taken to new creative heights at all locations. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‐9254. Edward Lam ' s stylish eatery is an ideal stop for traditional rolls. Try the delicate kaisou salad, mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy, 204‐477‐9909. It ' s all about table-top, do-it-yourself barbeque at this all-you-can-eat Japanese and Korean focused restaurant. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kimchi Sushi 1270 Pembina Hwy, 204‐261-8888. Black walls and hanging lights give this sushi spot sleek style. The menu lists a variety of rolls as well as Korean specialties. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
mexican
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415‐5600; 775 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐2440. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Burrito Splendido 4-3380 Portage Ave, 204‐885‐3889; 1504 St. Mary ' s Road, 204‐957‐6127. A smart, gourmet take on fast food. Fresh flour tortillas pressed in-house are loaded with fresh toppings. WA, LP, IA, M, V Carlos & Murphy’ s 129 Osborne St, 204-284‐3510. Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads, hot wings, chimichangas, heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Carnita 456 Main St, 204-504-4522. New Mexican spot brings life inside a heritage building. Mexican street corn on the cob is a menu highlight. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V La Roca 155 Smith St, 204‐615‐9605. A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg. The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios, bright ceviche, and the city ' s best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pub / Cantina
Barley Brothers 2005 Pembina Hwy, 204‐691-3300. This restaurant celebrates good brews with over 150 varieties and a menu designed with beer in mind. Try housemade sausages and zesty beer cheese dip. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V love Grilled grass-fed beef
from Arborg, Manitoba
Gastrocomique
April 11 at 6pm
‘ Quite simply the best professional stand-up comedy and award winning prairie cuisine in the universe.’
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Tue- Sat Lunch and Dinner. Reservations appreciated. Walk-ins welcome. 550 Academy Rd. at Lanark St. 204.489.6963 fusiongrill. mb. ca
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