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bestlist
japanese
Blüfish
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779-9888.
This chic sushi spot in the Exchange
District balances sophistication with a
healthy dose of fun. Try yaki ika, pan-
seared cuttlefish in a playful ginger-
laced teriyaki sauce. LP, A, IA, M, V
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832.
Building the most flavourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission.
Pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for 12
hours and noodles are house-made.
LP, A, IA, M, V
Fusian Experience
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-227-9298.
This Japanese eatery serves
traditional regional plates and tapas,
infused with international flavours.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
GaiJin Izakaya
2-1575 Regent Ave W, 204-615-6868.
Chef Edward Lam brings his
culinary creativity to the Regent
area with Japanese small plates and
all-day ramen served in a cool open
concept space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ichiban
189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400.
A Winnipeg tradition for more than 40
years. Teppanyaki-style fresh entrées
are cooked tableside with panache
and artistic flair by talented sushi
chefs. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204-615-5556. Sleek
downtown space offers modern
Japanese eats made by chef Masa
Sugita. Small plates range from
elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to
delicate sushi rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V
Wasabi
105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332;
588 Broadway, 204-774-4328;
3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878.
Impeccably executed sushi is taken to
creative heights. Visually stunning rolls
like the godzilla. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254.
Chef Edward Lam delivers stylish
traditional dishes and rolls. Try
the delicate kaisou salad, mixed
seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
EMPANADAS
Argentina’s favourite snack will now be YOURS!
Choose from 23 empanada
fl avours, a variety
of alfajores, cookies
and more!
Unit 10, 1604 St Mary’s Rd.
204-615-8969
www.lapampaempanadas.ca
A good sign that
you’re in the
right place
Winnipeg’s
favourite diner
since 1960
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;
998 Keewatin St, 204-679-1269
Black walls and hanging lights give
this sushi spot sleek style. The menu
lists Korean specialties and dishes for
kimchi lovers. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
219 St Mary’s Rd. 204-233-7943 redtopdriveinn.com
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