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 at tableside grills. 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 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
MEIJI A wide-ranging menu includes sushi, appetizers,
soups, combination plates and all-inclusive dinners
alongside a massive martini menu from attached G Martini
Bar. 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 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
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.
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 KOREAN
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