DINING
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 30 years of dining entertainment. Fresh teppanyaki entrées— from sirloin to scallops and chicken— are cooked with panache. The show takes place at tableside grills where the Ichiban chef dressed in blue and white and wearing a black holster filled with knives presides. He prepares each course right in front of you, with an entertaining artistic flair. Take a seat at the sushi bar and choose from more than 20 different rolls while watching the sushi chef prepare your order. Open daily from Sun- Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Reservations preferred. Entrées: $ 22- $ 40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 189 Carlton St, 204‐925‐7400, Map 1: P-3
IZAKAYA EDOKKO Sleek new space downtown offers modern Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita. Izakaya, Japanese small plates, are served in this contemporary setting, from elevated street eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi rolls. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm; dinner: Mon-Thu 5 pm-10 pm, Fri-Sat 5 pm-11 pm. WA. Entrées: $ 7- $ 15. AE, IA, MC, V. 190 Smith St, 204‐615‐5556, Map 1: P-4
A slice of Argentinean life in the Exchange District
Cozy, casual and fun in the beautiful Exchange District.
Welcoming parties up to 65
FUSIAN EXPERIENCE Located on charming Academy Rd, this small spot serves fresh twists on Japanese cuisine, like lemongrass pork wraps, miso glazed cod pasta and classic sushi rolls. Lunch Tues-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm; Dinner Tue-Thu 5:30 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 18. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 612 Academy Rd, 204-691-9334, Map 2: D-3; The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204‐227‐9298, Map 1: Q-5
MEIJI At Meiji, the marriage between martini and sushi has become legend. Along with its neighbouring G Martini Bar, the restaurant has been welcoming the city’ s urban professional crowds since 2000. Martini hits, such as the raspberry chocolate cream, smoothly accompany Meiji’ s hefty sushi rolls. A wide-ranging menu includes sushi, appetizers, soups, combination plates and all-inclusive dinners. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm; Dinner Sun-Thu 5 pm-10:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-11:30 pm. Entrées: $ 9- $ 67. LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 454 River Ave, 204‐284‐3996, Map 1: R-3
NARU SUSHI The dark wood decor of this Osborne Village room sets a sophisticated mood for its menu. Small plates with hot and cold appetizers are served alongside a bountiful selection of sushi rolls. Tai fish carpaccio salad beautifully blends soft morsels of pink Tai fish topped with greens, horseradish dressing and colourful beet and carrot curls. Mon-Fri noon-3 pm, 5 pm-10 pm; Sat noon-11 pm; Sun noon-10 pm. Entrées: $ 5- $ 20. LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 159 Osborne St, 204-888‐0028, Map 1: R‐3
SAMURAI Just a hop away from the MTS Centre, this relaxing dining space serves up a dozen artful house roll options. Also available are izakaya, small Japanese bar snacks. Baked black cod marinated in miso sake is a signature. Mon-Thu 11 am-9:30 pm, Fri 11 am-11 pm, Sat 4:30 pm-9 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 20- $ 25. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 330 Portage Ave, 204‐944‐0333, Map 1: P-3
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights with the Wasabi brand of restaurants. All dishes are expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Take a seat at the sushi bar and watch the volcano roll erupt. Small plates are designed for sharing with a crowd and allow you to sample a variety of options. Open for lunch and dinner, call for hours. Entrées: $ 18- $ 20. WA( not Osborne), LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 588 Broadway, 204-774‐4328, Map 1: Q-2; 105‐121 Osborne St, 204‐474‐2332, Map 1: R-3; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204‐415‐7878, Map 1: E-3
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137 Bannatyne Ave. 204-219-5398 corrientes. ca
Now open Sundays 12- 8 pm
WINNIPEG’ S ORIGINAL CRAFT BREWERY
YUJIRO This simple, zen-like space on the edge of River Heights attracts Japanese cuisine purists for its traditional preparation and high quality ingredients. Start off with the subtly sweet goma ae before diving into an array of exquisite rolls. Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, Sun 1 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 11- $ 20. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1822 Grant Ave, 204‐489‐9254, Map 1: P-3
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