More than 40 years ago, Mrs. Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada. She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg, featuring all of her own original recipes. Over the years, Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes. Today, Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine. Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings, paintings and intricate tapestries; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for.
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CIBO WATERFRONT CAFÉ Renovated heritage space located on Waterfront drive boasts one of the best views in the city. Mediterranean small plates with big, bold flavours. Stand outs include arancini balls in a fragrant tomato sauce. Sun-Thu 8 am-12 am, Fri & Sat 8 am-1 am. Entrées: $ 12- $ 30. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 339 Waterfront Dr, 204-594-0339, Map 1: P-4
HARTH The stunning tapas-style menu designed by chef Brent Genyk, previously at The Mitchell Block, offers a selection of Italian delicacies like daily house made pasta. Rows of wine bottles feed the extensive wine list. Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5 pm-11 pm, Sun closed. Entrées: $ 16- $ 30. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1-980 St. Anne’ s Road, 204-255-0003, Map 2: F-5
MANO A MANO / TEO’ S Sleek resto and lounge is bringing Little Italy back to Corydon Ave with an engaging Mediterranean menu. Fresh pasta and stellar seafood starters. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-late, Sat & Sun noon-2 am( kitchen closes at 9 pm, 10 pm on Fri & Sat). Entrées: $ 11- $ 30. SP, LP. Cards: IA, V, M. 691 Corydon Ave, 204-414-6305, Map 1: S-3
NICOLINO’ S Casual fine dining reaches new heights at this South Winnipeg spot. The menu features classic, rustic Italian cuisine showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients. Most everything is made in house from scratch. Mon-Sat 11:30-1 am, Sun 5:30 pm-12 am. Entrées: $ 17- $ 23. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 4-2077 Pembina Hwy, 204-269-5004, Map 2: F-4
PASSERO AND CORTO This unique space in The Forks produces two different menus and identities. Open only for lunch, Corto serves as a sandwich counter and specialty coffee shop. PASSERO offers a modern dining room with numerous thoughtful offerings that include lamb and ricotta gnocchi. Daily 11 am-11 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 22. WA, LP Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-291-7300, Map 1: Q-5
SANTA ANA Wood-fired and stone-baked pizzas and pastas are the star of this show. Meaty manicotti is a hearty cheese-laden and tomato-rich meal and a half with unexpected fennel notes. Tortellini purses romance the senses with sweet, creamy ricotta filling. Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-10 pm, Sat 4 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 22. WA, LP Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1631 St Mary’ s Rd, Unit F, 204-415-1440, Map 2: F-4
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BLÜFISH This chic sushi spot in the theatre district offers a small menu packed with creative signature and starter plates. The heavenly white truffle tuna carpaccio is thin slices of sashimi cloaked in truffle oil. Sleek sushi menu serves a delicious Bannatyne roll combining spicy tuna, salmon and creamy avocado. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm. Entrées: $ 12- $ 23. LP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-779-9888, Map 1: O-4
ICHIBAN A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 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. Sun-Thu 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Entrées: $ 22- $ 50. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400, Map 1: P-3
IZAKAYA EDOKKO Sleek 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: Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:00 pm. Dinner: Mon-Thu, Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm. WA. Entrées: $ 7- $ 15. AE, IA, MC, V. 190 Smith St, 204-615-5556, Map 1: P-4
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
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 allinclusive 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 horseradish dressing and 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
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights at each location. 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. 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
More than 40 years & three generations
More than 40 years ago, Mrs. Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada. She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg, featuring all of her own original recipes. Over the years, Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes. Today, Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine. Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings, paintings and intricate tapestries; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for.
Extensive lunch and dinner buffet includes delicious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options
eastindiaco. com • Winnipeg- 349 York Ave. 204-947-3097
• Ottawa- 210 Somerset St. West 613-567-4634 • Ottawa- 1993 Robertson Rd. 613-721-3777
34 where. ca march / april 2018