bestlist
Circle Kitchen
1-709 Corydon Ave, circlekitchenwpg.
com. This little spot offers a plant-based
menu that’s gluten and peanut free. Try
the filling taco bowl, featuring walnut
cauliflower “meat”. SP, A, IA, M, V
Delicious Vegetarian [Chinese]
1467 Pembina Hwy, 204-477-1530. Little
spot offers inventive Chinese vegetarian
and vegan offerings. LP, IA, M, V
Green Carrot Juice Co
132 Osborne St, 204-691-0771;
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
Organic Planet
877 Westminster Ave, 204-772-8771.
This grass roots worker co-op houses
a juice bar and organic vegan deli that
pumps out creative and healthful fare.
WA, 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, IA, M, V
vietnamese
Pho Hoang
794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893;
235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077. The
pho at this local chain 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 in a rish space.
The satay beef noodle soup is
satisfying. 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.
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 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, not
the quality of food.
Asian Hot Pot [Chinese/Asian]
740 Corydon Ave, 204-615-8878. Cheery
strip mall spot serves do-it-yourself-
deliciousness in the form of soups that
simmer at the table. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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Baraka Pita Bakery [Lebanese]
1783 Main St, 204-334-2004. Famous for
in-house fired pita bread, this North End
gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and
specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, M, V
BBQ Hut Pakistani Grill
[Pakistani]
435 Notre Dame Ave, 204-221-4144.
Sizzling plates of grilled meat satisfy at
this quirky West End spot. Try the malai
tikka, tender pieces of grilled chicken
marinated in a spicy cream sauce.
WA, IA, M, V
Boun’s [Southeast Asian/Laotian]
4-208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An
extensive stir-fry menu offers the best
in Southeast Asian spices and curries.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Casa Grande [Italian]
984 Sargent Ave, 204-783-6231.
Checkered tablecloths and candlelight
create the ambience for Italian fare
like homestyle pizza and pasta. Long-
standing local favourite. LP, A, IA, M, V
The Dancing Noodle [Chinese]
1393 Pembina Hwy, 204-691-0205. Soup
and noodle bowls filled with freshly
hand-pulled noodles. WA, IA, M, V
Deen’s [Caribbean]
205 Marion St, 204-233-2208. Short-
order Trinidadian dishes such as roti
served in a variety of ways inside a
resort-style space. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Deli Brazil [Brazilian]
510 Sargent Ave, 204-588-4164. Baker/
owner Sanderson Rabelo is winning
favour with decadent brigadeiro and
pudim de caramel. Cheap and cheerful
eats are pleasing ex-pats. Chicken
croquettes are a treat. A, IA, M, V
Dwarf no Cachette [Japanese]
157 Provencher Blvd, 204-691-9950.
Quirky café offers Japanese specialties
like ramen and okonomiyaki on
handwritten menus. Gift shop upstairs
stocks imported collectibles.
WA, LP, SP, 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.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Gohe [Ethiopian]
595 Notre Dame Ave,
gohewinnipeg.com. Rich doro wat and
vibrant lentil stews are highlights at this
popular spot. Combo platters are perfect
for sampling with a group. IA, M, V
Gojo [Ethiopian]
533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Injira
is made fresh every morning and is
perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours
like lamb tibs cooked with spiced
butter. Lots of vegetarian options.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican]
187 Henderson Hwy, 204-414-9187.
This cheerful restaurant instantly offer
house-made juices and made-from-
scratch dishes like pupsas, tortas and
tacos. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Khao/Goodwill [Laotian/Asian]
625 Portage Ave, 204-615-6590. Belly-
filling Laotian specialties are spiked
with uncommon ingredients like black
fungus mushroom and pickled bamboo
shoots. Try the outstanding extra-crispy
fried chicken. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Kokeb [Ethiopian]
266 Edmonton St, 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, M, V
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, M, V
Lao Thai [Laotian]
763 Selkirk Ave, 204-589-0065. Friendly
mother/son team serves colourful
Southeast Asian fare. Top-quality soups
and curries. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Les Saj [Middle Eastern]
1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939.
This is the first restaurant in Winnipeg
to cook using a saj, a dome-shaped hot
surface for baking flatbreads covered in
za’atar, meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V
Mama's Noodle House [Chinese/
Vietnamese]
141 McPhillips St, 204-783-4847.
This bustling soup house dishes out
steaming bowls of soup including pho
special with barbeque pork.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Massawa [Ethiopian]
200-121 Osborne St, 204-284-3194.
Platters of Ethiopian and Eritrean food
are worth the often lengthy wait at
this established spot. LP, 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 Kim Tuong [Vietnamese]
856 Ellice Ave, 204-661-8888.
Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood
spot offers an exhaustive menu
of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai
specialties. Rich, savoury broth makes
soups divine. WA, IA, M, V
Pho No. 1 [Vietnamese]
81 Isabel St, 204-943-7449. Charming
Vietnamese noodle soup house with
hundreds of menu options. Try creamy
coconut tom yum soup. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Tropikis [Caribbean]
878 Ellice Ave, 204-788-4733.
Well-appointed, almost elegant setting
for island favourites like roti.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Wakoya
167 Osborne St, 204-783-7777. A
menu offering a blend of Korean
and Japanese cuisine in space with
minimalist aesthetic. Spicy bulgogi
is a specialty. WA, LP, IA, M, V