Journey Into
Thai Culture
One of nine restaurants in
Canada to receive Thai Select
Premium Award recognizing
authentic Thai cuisine.
587 St Anne’s Rd.
(204) 254-7765
siamthairestaurant.ca
Winning Fans With
Diner Hits
since 1986
• Eggs Benedict • Burgers
• Clubhouse Sandwiches
• Hot Turkey &
Beef Sandwiches
43 Sherbrook St. 204-774-0818
Passero and Corto
1 Forks Market Rd, 204-219-7300.
Corto serves as a sandwich counter
and specialty coffee shop at lunch.
Passero opens at night with thoughtful
offerings like roasted pork belly and
ricotta gnocchi. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Tommy’s Pizzeria
842 Corydon Ave, 204-219-7499. Sleek
interiors and retro photographs give
an old-school, New York diner vibe.
Thick Detroit style pie is a must-try,
as is Tommy’s award-winning spicy
honey pizza. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
JAPANESE
Blüfish
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779‐9888.
This chic sushi spot balances
sophistication with fun. Try playful
pan-seared cuttlefish with gingerlaced
teriyaki sauce. White truffle tuna
carpaccio is heavenely. 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.
The pork tonkotsu broth is cooked for
12 hours and the noodles are housemade.
LP, A, IA, M, V
GaiJin Izakaya
2-1575 Regent Ave W, 204-615-6868.
Chef Edward Lam brings culinary
creativity to his Japanese small plates,
all-day ramen and premium drinks
served in an open-concept space.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204‐615‐5556. Sleek
downtown space offers modern
Japanese eats from 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.
New‐school sushi is taken to new
heights. Visually stunning rolls make
an impression. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489‐9254.
A stylish approach to traditional
Japanese dishes. Try the delicate
kaisou salad, mixed seaweed bathed
in yuzu dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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 style. The menu lists
Korean specialties for kimchi lovers.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
bestlist
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy’s
129 Osborne St, 204-284‐3510. Serves
Mexican cantina food such as taco
salads, hot wings, chimichangas,
heaping Carlos nachos and renowned
iced margaritas. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
La Roca
155 Smith St, 204‐615‐9605. A
refreshing take on Mexican fare. The
light and fresh flavours shine in taco
trios, bright ceviche and the city’s
best margaritas. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
PUB/CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room
103-211 Bannatyne Ave, 204-295-7728.
Reimagining the tea experience, this
trendy spot specializes in boozy teas
and cocktails alongside Euro-style
sharing plates. LP, IA, M, V
Brazen Hall
800 Pembina Hwy, 204‐453‐7980.
House-made brews on tap at the
stylish spacious pub. The extensive
menu includes modern snacks and
entrées. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Confusion Corner Drinks + Food
500 Corydon Ave, 204-284‐6666. This
sleek, casual restaurant and lounge
has an expansive patio that attracts
a young, hip crowd. Innovative
menu changes seasonally. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
The Grove
164 Stafford St, 204-415‐3262.
Elegantly presented British pub fare
like bangers and mash is served
alongside some of the best burgers in
the city. Sixteen brews on tap.
LP, A, IA, M, V
The King’s Head Pub
120 King St, 204-957‐7710. Enjoy a
crisp pint in an English pub setting
with extensive British-style Indian
food menu. Offers 30 local and import
beers on tap. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Langside Grocery
164 Langside St, 204-783-6154. A
contemporary lounge with classic
appeal in a corner brick building in
West Broadway. Small plates and
charcuterie pair nicely with creative
cocktails. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Leopold’s Tavern
696 Osborne St, 204-421-5367; 414
Academy Rd, 204-417-5360. Finish the
Beef, Chicken, Pig X2 burger and get
your photo on the wall of fame at this
cozy bar. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Nonsuch Brewing Co.
125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824.
Cool brewery with umbrella adorned
ceiling offers seven taps of pours. Chef
Tyrone Welchinski’s seasonal menu is
exquisite. WA, LP, IA, M, V
One Great City Brewing Co.
1596 Ness Ave, 204‐210‐2337. Sleek
brewpub with a creative menu
of elevated bar food to match six
varieties of craft beers brewed on site.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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ciao! / summer / two thousand twenty