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Recipes from Ethiopia made with love for Winnipeg families
Enjoy our Signature Combos and many beef , lamb and chicken dishes .
Veggie and Meat Combo
Veggie Combo
Dine-In & Delivery on Doordash , Skip The Dishes ,
Uber Eats and Fantuan Open everyday 11am – 10pm .
533 Sargent Ave .
204-615-0785 gojoethiorestaurant @ gmail . com
One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine .
587 St Anne ’ s Rd . 204-254-7765 siamthairestaurant . ca
Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐4573 . Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere . Try the famous fried butter chicken . WA , A , IA , M , V Fusian Experience 1 Forks Market Rd . Traditional Japanese plates and tapas , infused with international flavours mark this imaginative eatery inside The Forks Market . Fish flown in from around the globe . WA , LP , A , IA , 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 Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave , 204-615-0785 . Made fresh every morning , injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter . Signature veggie combos are stand out . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Grand Donuts Café & Bakery [ Vietnamese ] 2-271 Grassie Blvd , 204-417-0289 . Cute corner café serving Vietnamese faves like pho , banh mi sandwiches and fruit tea alongside freshly baked pastries . Also a variety of fruit smoothies . WA , IA , M , V JC ’ s Tacos and More [ Mexican ] 187 Henderson Hwy , 204‐414‐9187 . This cheerful Mexican restaurant offers house-made juices and made-from-scratch dishes like pupusas , tortas and tacos . Imported soft drinks available . WA , IA , V , LP , M Kokeb [ Ethiopian ] 266 Edmonton St , 204‐784‐9267 . Expect traditional stews of split peas , lentils and cabbage . Be sure to try a cup of vibrant Ethiopian coffee or tea . WA , IA , M , V Kyu Bistro [ Japanese ] 185 Isabel Ave , 204‐504‐8999 . Winnipeg ’ s first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza , agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age . Ramen bowls make satisfying meals .
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Kyu Bochi [ Cambodian / Thai ] 870 Logan Ave , 204-832-7192 . Traditional Cambodian and Thai style fusion cuisine served in a quaint and cozy space . Lok lak beef is a popular and ultra-satisfying pick .
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Kyu Snack Box 260 Henderson Hwy , ( 204 ) 306-8009 , kyusnackbox . com . The takeout-only snack shop offers rice , noodle , salad or burger boxes , each of which can be customized with a variety of sides . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Les Saj [ Middle Eastern ] 1038 St . James St , 204-219-8939 ; 480 Portage Ave , 204-788-4477 . This is the 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
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Mercadito Latino [ South American ] 570 Sargent Ave , 204‐415‐2870 . Big flavour favourites like papusas , tamales and tacos draw a loyal following . Shelves are stocked with hard-to-find food imports . WA , IA Mesob [ Ethiopian ] 200‐121 Osborne St , 204-284‐3194 . Platters of Ethiopian and Eritrean food are worth the often lengthy wait . A huge menu offers delicious doro wat and lamb tibs . LP , IA , V Noodle Express [ Chinese ] 107-180 King St , 204‐943‐9760 . This hidden gem serves delectable made-to-order dim sum and dumplings . . WA , LP , IA , M , V Pho Cuu Long [ Vietnamese ] 757 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204-505‐0400 . Minimalist space houses an extensive Vietnamese food and drink menu , including bubble teas . Try the Deluxe Ho Fan . WA , LP , 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 . Rich , savoury broth makes soups here divine . WA , IA , M , V Pho No . 1 [ Vietnamese ] 81 Isabel St , 204-943‐7449 . Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with hundreds of menu options of hot , simmering broths . Try the creamy coconut tom yum soup for smooth comfort . 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 Smoke ’ s Poutinerie [ French Cdn ) 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 . The Montreal smoked meat version is to die for .
Tito Boy [ Filipino ] 730 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-414-8486 An abundance of traditional Filipino fare like pancit and lumpia is served along with twists on brunch fare like ube mochi Belgian waffles in a quaint setting . A , IA , M , V Tropikis [ Caribbean ] 878 Ellice Ave , 204-788‐4733 . Well‐appointed , setting for island favourites like roti ., Jamaican patties and peppered shrimp . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wakoya [ Japanese ] 167 Osborne St , 204-783-7777 . Hybrid menu of Korean and Japanese cuisine in space with minimalist aesthetic . Go for the spicy bulgogi and sundubu jjigae . WA , LP , IA , M , V Vi-Ann [ Vietnamese ] 1020 Notre Dame , 204-505-8823 . Large portions and beautifully fragrant broth make steaming-hot pho the main attraction in this bright space . WA , LP , IA , M , V
40 ciao ! / feb / mar / two thousand twenty-four