bestlist
Cho Ichi Ramen
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832.
Building the most fl avourful bowl of
ramen is this restaurant’s mission.
The pork tonkotsu broth is cooked
for 12 hours and the noodles are
housemade using a machine from
Japan. LP, IA, A, M, V
Fusian Experience [Japanese]
612 Academy Rd, 204-691-9334.
Serving traditional Japanese plates and
tapas, infusing it with international
fl avours. Fresh fi sh fl own in from around
the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ichiban
189 Carlton St, 204-925-7400. A
Winnipeg tradition for over 30 years,
teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are
cooked with panache by talented chefs.
A sushi bar featuring more than 20 rolls
is also available. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Izakaya Edokko
190 Smith St, 204-615-5556. Sleek
new space downtown offers modern
Japanese eats from chef Masa Sugita.
Small plates range from elevated street
eats like okonomiyaki to delicate sushi
rolls. WA, A, IA, M, V
Wasabi
105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332;
588 Broadway, 204-774-4328;
3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878.
New-school sushi is taken to new
creative heights at all locations. WA,
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Yujiro
1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254. Edward
Lam’s stylish incarnation of this former
take-out spot is an ideal stop for
traditional rolls. Try the delicate kaisou
salad, mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu
dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy’s
129 Osborne St, 204-284-3510. Serves
Mexican cantina food such as taco
salads, hot wings, chimichangas,
heaping Carlos nachos and renowned
iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Roca
155 Smith St, 204-615-9605. A
refreshing take on Mexican fare in
downtown Winnipeg. The light and
fresh fl avours of coastal Mexico shine in
taco trios, bright ceviche, and the city’s
best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
PUB/CANTINA
Brazen Hall
800 Pembina Hwy, 204-453-7980.
House-made brews on tap at the
stylish spacious pub. The extensive
menu includes modern snacks and
entrées. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Cornerstone
93 Osborne St, 204-505-7772. Smart
bar food reigns at this neighbourhood
hotspot. Au courant menu items like
pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì
are highlights. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V
The Grove
164 Stafford St, 204-415-3262. Elegantly
presented British pub fare like bangers
and mash is served alongside chicken
croquettes and personal-sized pizzas.
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
The King’s Head Pub
120 King St, 204-957-7710. Enjoy a
crisp pint in an English pub setting
with extensive British-style Indian
food menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Lake Of The Woods Brewing Co
750 2nd St S, Kenora, 807-468-2337.
Former fi restation transformed into
local watering hole. On-site brewery
and a vast menu of brewpub fare.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Leopold’s Tavern
696 Osborne St, 204-421-5367. The cozy
bar’s large menu features pub snacks,
burgers and poutines. Finish the Beef,
Chicken, Pig X2 burger (plus the side)
and get your photo on the wall of fame.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
One Great City Brewing Co.
1596 Ness Ave, 204-210-2337. Brewpub
with a creative menu of elevated bar
food to match six varieties of beer
brewed on site. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
The Roost Social House
651 Corydon Ave, 204-414-9313. A
place to perch on Corydon Ave, with
clever cocktails incorporating seasonal
ingredients matched by a changing
menu of small plates. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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