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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 ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand twenty 35