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cooking times, however trial and
error is a quick teacher for the unini-
tiated, and servers are happy to offer
explanations and tips. To add extra
punch, a condiment bar along one
wall allows for the introduction of
even more sauces and flavours. Play
mad scientist with minced garlic,
herbs, peanuts, soy sauce, bean
paste, hoisin, and countless other
sauces and oils, or follow one of the
suggested combinations listed on the
wall above.
Service is friendly and prompt,
and someone is always nearby to top
off the hot pot with a splash from a
steaming kettle. When you’ve scraped
the bottom of the pot, sitting back
happy and full, a pot of floral jasmine
tea and a complimentary scoop of
ice cream is a perfect way to end the
meal.
Asian Hot Pot is open Mon-Thu
4 pm-11 pm, Fri-Sun 11:30 am-11
pm.
bison berry Restaurant
Neighbourhood. . . . . North Main
Address. . . . . . . . . . . 865 Main St
Phone. . . . . . . . . . 204-949-1338
Entrées. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5-$11
Breaking bread is the easiest way to
create a community—there’s nothing
like coming together over a warm,
steaming bowl of food. At Bison Berry
Restaurant in Neechi Commons, this
community ethos becomes the basis
for a filling, comforting menu of
North End classics.
Inside a rustic chic building on
Main St, superstore Neechi Commons
houses a grocery market, bakery, and
art gallery, as well as the restaurant
upstairs. The worker co-operative is
First Nations owned and operated,
and following suit, the restaurant
serves traditional specialties.
The airy, second floor space is
often bustling, alive with chatt