Boun ’ s [ Southeast Asian / Laotian ] 4‐208 Marion St , 204-231-3005 . An extensive stir-fry menu offers the best in Southeast Asian curries . Grilled meats are tops . WA , LP , IA , M , V Deen ’ s [ Caribbean ] 205 Marion St , 204-233‐2208 . Short-order Trinidadian dishes such as roti . The shrimp rendition is simply exquisite . LP , SP , A , IA , 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 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 . Made fresh every morning , injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter . Traditional plant based dishes are a draw for many . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Kokeb [ Ethiopian ] 266 Edmonton St , 204‐784‐9267 . Expect traditional stews of split peas , lentils and cabbage . Try vibrant Ethiopian coffee or tea . WA ,
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Kyu Bochi [ Cambodian / Thai ] 870 Logan Ave , 204-832-7192 . Traditional Cambodian and Thai style fusion cuisine served in a quaint and cozy space . Lok lak beef is a popular and ultra-satisfying pick .
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Les Saj [ Middle Eastern ] 1038 St . James St , 204-219-8939 ; 480 Portage Ave , 204-788-4477 . 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 Mercadito Latino [ South American ] 570 Sargent Ave , 204‐415‐2870 . Tiny West End spot houses big flavour , with favourites like papusas , tamales and tacos . On-site shop stocks hard to find imports from the south . 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 here 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 of hot , simmering broths . We reccomend you try the creamy coconut tom yum soup for smooth comfort . WA , LP , IA , V
Sargent Taco ( Mexican ) 698 Sargent Ave , 204-505-1121 Quick service setting draws avid fans . Choose from classically prepared meats and an impressive number of plant based fillings Smoke ’ s Poutinerie ( French Cdn ] 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 .
Tito Boy [ Filipino ] 730 St Anne ’ s Rd , 204-414-8486 An abundance of traditional Filipino fare like pancit and lumpia is served along with twists on brunch fare like ube mochi Belgian waffles in a quaint setting . A , IA , M , V Tropikis [ Caribbean ] 878 Ellice Ave , 204-788‐4733 . Well appointed setting for Island favourites have earned this spot loyal fans . Try roti , peppered shrimp . and snacks like Jamaican patties
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Viva [ Vietnamese ] 505 Sargent Ave , 204-772‐3167 . Family-owned and operated West End hot spot . All the usual traditional dishes are here but deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are stand outs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Good Grub Pub
• Housemade specialties
• Wonderful wings
• Happy Hour 4 - 9pm
• Karaoke Tue-Thur , Sat
• Free Trivia Wed 7:30pm
• Wed & Fri Live Music
Open 7 days a week 8am -12 midnight
• Fresh Grocery
• Cannabis • Tobacco
Located in the Historic Ashdown Warehouse 171 Bannatyne Ave . 175 Carlton St . 204.943.2302 shannonsirishpub. ca # SIPWPG
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