shrimp squid , carrots and onions , and packs an umami punch .
Bibimbap , a rice bowl topped with vegetables and protein , is a popular lunch staple or light meal and Kiwa offers ten varieties . Opt for the beef bulgogi topping and the rice below is infused with delicious saucy stir-fried beef . A mixture of tuna and salmon sashimi tops a refreshing cold version . Seaweed shavings add salinity to a vibrant veg mash-up .
Sizzling galbi ( short ribs ) are served on a hot cast iron griddle atop sliced white onions . Beef and short ribs are prominently featured in jjigae and tangs ( stews ) too — piping hot bowls , characterized by a hint ( or wallop ) of the fermented chili paste gochujang and sometimes kimchi . Don ’ t miss the tofu variety , its melt-in-your-mouth silkiness a revelatory addition to a bowl of vegetable soup .
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For those who like to control their own dining destiny , flipping slabs of sirloin and thin slices of pork belly over the tabletop grill until crisp and juicy is a satisfying task . The meat is the draw here , and dunking the morsels in different sauces makes for a luxurious tour of flavour .
Whether grilling or venturing into classic dishes , Kiwa delivers the spice , funk and complexity for which Korean food became famous .
Kiwa Korean Restaurant is open Mon-Sat 12-9 pm , closed Sun .
LA FIESTA CAFECITO
Neighbourhood ........... St . Vital Address ... 730 St Anne ’ s Rd unit M Phone .............. 204-257-7108 Entrées ...................... $ 8- $ 20
Dining aficionados across the world know that sometimes the best culinary experiences can be found in the tucked away , blink-and-you ’ llmiss-it spots ; the hidden gems filled with long-time loyalists who will happily make menu recommendations to newcomers . This is exactly the experience that ’ s in store at La Fiesta Cafecito — one of Winnipeg ’ s must-visits for authentic Latin cuisine .
A taste bud trip to El Salvador is just around the corner off St . Anne ’ s Road , where , from the first step inside , there ’ s no shortage of the beautiful colours and flavours of South America . Smell the spice and taste the warmth of classic Latin dishes cooking from behind the clay tiled-roof kitchen . Cheesy enchiladas , stuffed burritos and fluffy tamales are just some of the favourites on this menu — so it ’ s wise to visit with friends who
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Now leasing spacious downtown apartments .
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