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One of nine restaurants in Canada to receive Thai Select Premium Award recognizing authentic Thai cuisine.
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PEGuru. ca
Sukhothai 191 Osborne St, 204-633‐6907. The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine. Well spiced dishes hit the mark for hot heads and hot and sour soup keeps fans returning. WA, LP, IA, M, V
VEGETARIAN
Fortify 123 Marion St, 204-231-5333. Health-focused eatery serves nutrient-dense plant-based eats and a large selection of energizing smoothies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Green Carrot Juice Co. 11-2090 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐3401; Airport, 2000 Wellington Ave, 204-691-0771. A health-conscious menu of cold-pressed juices, smoothies and light fare. WA, A, IA, M, V Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave, 204-615-8733. Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies alongside superfood salads and snacks. Try the acai bowl, loaded with berries and shredded coconut. WA, AI, M, V
UKRAINIAN
Food Culture 645 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Unit 9, 204-221-2985. Orange poppies set the palette in this lovely newcomer. Exceptional perogies, borscht and cabbage rolls pair with less familiar delights. WA, LP, IA, M, V
VIETNAMESE
Dalat 2‐1170 Taylor Ave, 204-895‐3222. Highlights among almost 200 menu choices include a stand-out signature hot and sour soup, as well as ginger-fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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 Binh Minh 101-819 Sargent Ave, 204-505-1506. Authentic fare served up in a smart spacious setting. Traditional favourites like noodle bowls and soups are staples and don’ t miss the signature crêpe. WA, LP, A, 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 Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‐3167. Family-owned and operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights of this simple space.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg’ s ethnocultural diversity, this category represents our top choices from the many small, primarily family‐run restaurants in town. The decor at these spots is simple. However, each restaurant represents food from the owner’ s culture that is exceptional.
Asian Hot Pot [ Asian Fusion ] 740 Corydon Ave, 204‐615‐8878. Do-it-yourself-soups simmer at the table. 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, M, V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St, 204‐334‐2004. Famous for house-fired pita bread, this North End gem offers falafel pitas, specialty dips and pastries. WA, IA, V, M Beaurivage Bistro [ Lebanese ] 637 Corydon Ave, 204-691-6999. Charming Lebanese eatery with a prix fixe dinner menu. Try tabouleh and kibbeh, a delicious spiced beef croquette. WA, LP, SP, 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.. IA, M, V Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐4573. Local choice for old school fauthentic fare Try the famous fried butter chicken.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Fresh injera is perfect for scooping up lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter. Signature veggie combos are stand out. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM 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 Kim Tuong [ Vietnamese ] 856 Ellice Ave, 204‐661‐8888. An exhaustive menu of Vietnamese and Asian cuisine. Rich, savoury broth makes soups here divine. WA, IA, M, V Pho No. 1 [ Vietnamese ] 81 Isabel St, 204-943‐7449. Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house offers hundreds of menu options of marvelous hot, simmering broths. Pho and curries are top notch.
WA, LP, IA, V
Sargent Taco [ Mexican ] 698 Sargent Ave, 204-505-1121. Understated nook offers counter service for an exceptional menu of take-out tacos, flautas, quesadillas and churros. WA, IA, V, M Smoke’ s Poutinerie [ Canadian ] 131 Albert St, 204‐253‐2873; 400-855 Regent Ave, 204‐255‐2873. Mounds of fries, rich homemade gravy and cheese curds are just the base. The Montreal smoked meat version is to die for. WA, A, IA, V, M
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