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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. Try the outstanding extra-crispy
fried chicken. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Kokeb [Ethiopian]
266 Edmonton St, 204-784-9267.
Expect warm hospitality along with
traditional stews of split peas, lentils
and cabbage. Be sure to try a cup of
vibrant Ethiopian coffee. WA, IA, V, M
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.
WA, A, IA, V, M
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 pick. LP, A, IA, V, M
Lao Thai [Laotian]
763 Selkirk Ave, 204-589-0065.
Friendly mother/son team serves
colourful Southeast Asian fare.
Top-quality soups and curries.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Les Saj [Middle Eastern]
1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939.
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
Mama’s Noodle House [Chinese/
Vietnamese]
141 McPhillips St, 204-783-4847.
This bustling soup house dishes out
steaming bowls of soup including pho
special with barbeque pork. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
Mercadito Latino [South
American]
570 Sargent Ave, 204-415-2870. Tiny
West End spot houses big flavour, with
favourites like papusas, tamales and
tacos. Corner shelves are stocked with
hard-to-find food items imported from
south of the border. WA, IA
Pho No. 1 [Vietnamese]
81 Isabel St, 204-943-7449. Charming
Vietnamese noodle soup house with a
bustling atmosphere and hundreds of
menu options. Try the creamy coconut
tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA,V
Sugar Blooms Café
Unit C-1020 McPhillips St,
204-615-4620. Order-at-the-counter
traditional Filipino fare is served in
modern surroundings complete with an
Instagram-worthy floral wall. IA, M, V
Tropikis [Caribbean]
878 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4733.
Well-appointed, almost elegant setting
for island favourites like roti with
choice of meat, including goat and elk.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Best French Cuisine in Winnipeg!
Try what others are raving about
Maple Sugar Pie
Signature family recipe
Bœuf Bourguignon
The secret’s in the sauce
French Onion Soup
Rich fl avour and gooey goodness
Poutine
Bacon makes everything better
Winnipeg’s ONLY historic
train station restaurant
celebrates 50 YEARS
FRENCH BISTRO FRANÇAISE
630 Des Meurons at the old St. Boniface
Train Station. 204-837-3624 Free Parking.
@restogaretrainbar @restogaretrain
www.restogare.com
Family, Friends and Recipes
for Winter Sustenance
ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand twenty
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