Delicious Vegetarian [Chinese]
1467 Pembina Hwy, 204-477‑1530.
This little spot offers inventive
Chinese vegetarian and vegan
offerings. LP, V
Organic Planet
877 Westminster Ave, 204-7728771. This grass roots worker co-op
houses a juice bar and organic vegan
deli that pumps out creative and
healthful fare. IA, M, V, WA
VIETNAMESE
Mama’s Noodle House
141 McPhillips Ave, 204‑783‑4847.
This soup house dishes out
steaming bowls of pho. Stir-fries and
spring rolls are also on the menu.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pho-Yo
513-B St. Mary’s Rd, 204-615-0234.
This cozy noodle house serves
Vietnamese specialities. Try meaty
bowls of pho or a warm vermicelli
bowl. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Viva
505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‑3167.
Family-owned and -operated West
End hot spot. Traditional favourites
like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì
are highlights. Shrimp and sour
soup and sweet and savoury stewed
basa also get top marks. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
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WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg’s
ethnocultural diversity, this
category represents our top
choices from the many small,
primarily family‑run restaurants
in town. The decor at most of
these is simple and/or the location
is out of the way. However,
each restaurant represents food
from the owner’s culture, with
sometimes astonishingly low
prices that reflect the simplicity of
the service and surroundings, not
the quality of the food.
Baraka Pita Bakery [Lebanese]
1783 Main St, 204‑334‑2004. Famous
for in-house fired pita bread, this North
End gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas
and specialty dips. WA, IA, V, M
La Fiesta Cafecito [Salvadoran]
Unit M-730 St. Anne’s Rd,
204‑257‑7108. The vacation-inspired
decor offers the perfect setting for
platters and exotic fruit drinks. Try
the burrito podoreso or the champion
pupusa. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Gohe [Ethiopian]
533 Sargent Ave, 204‑414‑1529. Rich
doro wat and vibrant lentil stews are
highlights at this popular spot. Combo
platters are perfect for sampling with a
group. IA, M, V.
Harman’s Café [Ethiopian]
570 Sargent Ave, 204‑774‑6997. Enjoy
Ethiopian breakfast as well as familiar
Ethiopian lunch and dinner entrees.
Don’t leave without ordering Ethiopian
coffee at meal’s end. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pasquales [Italian]
109 Marion St, 204-231-1403. Perfectly
cooked pizza and pastas come piping
hot in this cozy spot. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pappas [Greek]
3318 Roblin Blvd, 204-889‑5504.
Charleswood favourite for extensive
Greek menu, pizza and pasta. WA, LP,
A, IA, M, V
Thida’s [Thai]
78 Donald St, 204‑942‑2639. Quiet, nofrills location tucked under Chateau 100
that consistently delivers. Green apple
salad is a refreshing starter. WA, LP, SP,
IA, M, V, A
Tropikis [Caribbean]
878 Ellice Ave, 204-788‑4733.
Well‑appointed, almost elegant setting
for island favourites like roti. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Smoke’s Poutinerie [French
Canadian]
131 Albert St, 204‑253‑2873; 855 Regent
Ave, Unit 400, 204‑255‑2873. Mounds
of fries, gravy and cheese curds are
just the base. Try the Montreal smoked
meat version with tangy mustard and a
dill pickle. IA