Where March/April 2017 Volume 27, Number 6 | Page 35

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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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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Saturday Brewery Tours start at 1pm
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