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Casa Grande [ Italian ] 984 Sargent Ave, 204-783‐6231. Checkered tablecloths and candlelight create the ambience for Italian fare like homestyle pizza and pasta. LP, A, IA, M, V Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐4573. Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere. Try the famous fried butter chicken. WA, A, IA, M, V La Fiesta Cafecito [ Salvadoran ] Unit M-730 St. Anne’ s Rd, 204‐257‐7108. The vacation-inspired decor offers the perfect setting for platters and exotic fruit drinks. Try the burrito podoreso or the champion pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Lao Thai [ Laotian ] 763 Selkirk Ave, 204‐589‐0065. Friendly mother / son team serves colourful Southeast Asian fare. WA, LP, IA, M, V Harman’ s Cafe [ Ethiopian ] 570 Sargent Ave, 204‐774‐6997. Enjoy Ethiopian breakfast as well as familiar Ethiopian lunch and dinner entrees. Don’ t leave without ordering Ethiopian coffee at meal’ s end. WA, LP, IA, M, V Kim Sang [ Vietnamese / Chinese ] 1127 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204‐256‐2156. This bright and cheery space offers south St. Vital a terrific selection of mostly Southeast Asian fare. WA, LP, IA, M, V
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Kokeb [ Ethiopian ] 266 Edmonton 204‐784‐9267. Expect warm hospitality along with traditional stews of split peas, lentils and cabbage. Be sure to try a cup of vibrant Ethiopian coffee. WA, IA, V, M Kyu Bistro [ Japanese ] 185 Isabel Ave, 204‐504‐8999. Winnipeg’ s first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age. Ramen bowls make satisfying meals. WA, A, IA, V, M Noodle Express [ Asian ] 107-180 King St, 204‐943‐9760. This small hidden gem serves delectable made-to-order dim sum and dumpling options as well as exotic fare such as tripe soup. WA, LP, IA, M, V Pho Kim Tuong [ Vietnamese ] 856 Ellice Ave, 204‐661‐8888. Surprisingly sleek neigjbourhood spot offers an exhaustive menu of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai specialties. Rich, savoury broth makes soups divine. WA, IA, M, V Purple Hibiscus [ Caribbean ] 171 Dumoulin St, 204‐233‐0670. This charming St. Boniface spot turns out dishes with plenty of island flava, including spicy jerk chicken, pork and shrimp, and fresh tropical salad. WA, SP, LP, A, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan [ Middle Eastern ] 225 McDermot Ave, 204‐504‐0453. Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite food in this bright, modern space. Tackle signature dish The Wrath of Khan: halal beef / lamb, chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita. WA, A, IA, M, V Shawarma Time [ Lebanese ] 616 Ellice Ave, 204‐774‐2109. Bright room offers three options of shawarma along with other Middle Eastern specialties. WA, IA, M, V Thida’ s [ Thai ] 78 Donald St, 204‐942‐2639. Quiet, no-frills location tucked under Chateau 100 that consistently delivers. Green apple salad is a refreshing starter. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V, A Tropikis [ Caribbean ] 878 Ellice Ave, 204-788‐4733. Well‐appointed, almost elegant setting for island favourites like roti. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Smoke’ s Poutinerie [ French Canadian ] 131 Albert St, 204‐253‐2873; 855 Regent Ave, Unit 400, 204‐255‐2873. Mounds of fries, gravy and cheese curds are just the base. Try the Montreal smoked meat version with tangy mustard and dill pickle. IA
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