large olives , and a housemade oregano-heavy vinaigrette . Even starters give appetites a run for their money , like the hefty slab of spanikopita .
Gyros stuffed with all the usual suspects – beef , lamb , tomatoes , and cool tzatzki – and wrapped in blanket-soft pita bread stand out for superb execution , showing the value of classics done right .
Niko ’ s is open Mon-Wed 11 am-8 pm , Thu-Sun 11 am-10 pm .
PHO NO . 1 Neighbourhood . ... West End Address . .... 81 Isabel Street Phone . ...... 204-943-7449 Entrées . ......... $ 6- $ 9.50
The gospel of comfort food is being preached throughout the city , and steaming bowls of soup make Pho
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No . 1 a restaurant to be praised . The young , families and suits from downtown frequent this busy corner spot , which draws patrons with wallet-friendly prices . During peak hours ( noon and around 6 pm ) a seat can be hard to find , as eager patrons await fragrant bowls of broth . A revolving door of midafternoon and evening noshers keeps cooks busy and seats filled . Between slurps , the happy buzz of chatter creates an ideal atmosphere for winding down after a long day . Service is efficient and food arrives lightning fast , with minimal talk and interaction with staff .
The menu , an overwhelming variety of soups , seafood and sizzling dishes , keeps diners undecidedly flipping pages . Rice vermicelli , congee and vegetarian items make up four-dozen choices .
A classic mirepoix of celery , carrots and onions is the basis for
many dishes – accented with other vegetables and meats to birth more than 200 results .
Of this massive array of options , tom yum is dependably divine . Originating in Thailand and Laos , the soup ’ s flavour stems from a mix of lemongrass , kaffir lime , lemon juice , chilli-pepper sauce and fish sauce . Chicken and fish are common components of this hot and sour dish . The bright orange broth of Pho No . 1 ' s coconut version may seem threatening , but a sip of the creamy soup reveals it to be delicately sweet and salty , coconut milk neutralizing burn .
With reliable quality and disarming simplicity , a long-standing reputation for fresh food made fast is the secret to this mainstay ’ s longevity .
Pho No . 1 is open Mon , Wed-Fri 11 am- 9 pm , Sat & Sun 12 pm- 9 pm , closed Tue .
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