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
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