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VIETNAMESE
Le Colonial 208 Marion St , 204-231-3005 . A menu nodding to France ’ s culinary influence on Vietnamese cooking mingles signatures with novel reimaginations . WA , LP , IA , M , V Pho Hoang 4 locations . The pho at these chic and comfortable spots ranks among the city ’ s best . Rich broth gains its deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave , 204-774‐8888 . French‐accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine is on offer at this West End spot . The satay beef soup is a triumph . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
WORLD FOOD
The decor at most of these is simple and / or the location is out of the way . However , each restaurant represents food from the owner ’ s culture , with sometimes astonishingly low prices that reflect the simplicity of the service and surroundings .
Ashur [ Middle Eastern ] 584 Pembina Hwy # 19 , 204-275-3939 . Middle Eastern specialties like rotisserie-cooked meat , fresh falafel and house-made kebabs offered in a casual setting . Housemade pickles are a delight . A , IA , M , V . BMC Market [ Mexican ] 1113 Henderson Hwy , 722 Osborne Street , 204-306-4188 . Bargain spot for some of the city ’ s best tacos and quesadillas . A tiny but impressive shelf of Mexican specialties . IA , M , V Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave , 204-615-0785 . Fresh injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter . Signature veggie combos are stand out . WA , LP , IA , M , V , Les Saj [ Middle Eastern ] 1038 St . James St , 204-219-8939 ; 480 Portage Ave , 204-788-4477 ; 1857 Grant Ave , 204-414-3771 . A domeshaped hot surface is used to bake flatbreads covered in za ’ atar , meat or cheese . WA , 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 . WA , IA 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 . WA , LP , IA , V
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 . A , IA , M , V
Wood-fired comfort cooking
in the heart of River Heights
BONFIRE BISTRO
bonfirebistro . ca 1433 Corydon Ave . 204.487.4440
Summer is better with pasta
818 NOTRE DAME AVE . 204-219-2615 LITTLENANASKITCHEN . COM @ LITTLENANASKITCHEN
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