Ciao Feb/Mar 2018 CIAO_FebMar2018_Digital | Page 49

bestlist Boun’s [Southeast Asian/Laotian] 4‑208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An extensive stir-fry menu offers the best in Southeast Asian spices and curries. The Laotian grill serves up shrimp, pork and beef short ribs in signature sauce. WA, LP, IA, M, V Casa Grande [Italian] 984 Sargent Ave, 204-783‑6231. Checkered tablecloths and candlelight create the ambience for Italian fare like homestyle pizza and pasta. LP, A, IA, M, V The Dancing Noodle [Chinese] 1393 Pembina Hwy, 204‑691‑0205. Soup and noodle bowls filled with freshly hand-pulled noodles. WA, IA, M, V Dwarf no Cachette [Japanese] 157 Provencher Blvd, 204‑691‑9950. Quirky café offers Japanese specialties like ramen and okonomiyaki on handwritten menus. Gift shop upstairs stocks imported collectibles. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Eat On Samosa Café [Nepalese] 2800 Pembina Hwy, 204-338‑2800. Dine-in and take-out eatery offers traditional samosas with regional flair like bison and Bothwell cheese. WA, A, IA, M, V Emerald Palace [Chinese] 704 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑4573. Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere. Try the famous fried butter chicken. WA, A, IA, M, V Fusian Experience [Japanese] 612 Academy Rd, 204-691-9334; The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd, 204‑227‑9298. Fresh ingredients with the latest in Japanese cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V 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. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Gohe [Ethiopian] 595 Notre Dame 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 entrées. Don't leave without ordering Ethiopian coffee at meal's end. WA, LP, IA, M, V JC’s Tacos and More [Mexican] 187 Henderson Hwy, 204‑414‑9187. This cheerful restaurant instantly offer house-made juices and made-from- scratch dishes like pupsas, tortas and tacos. WA, IA, V, LP, M Khao House [Laotian/Asian] 126 Sherbrook St, 204‑783‑3642. Laotian speci alties are spiked with uncommon ingredients like pickled bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Kimchi Café [Japanese/Korean] 61 1/2 Albert St, 204-989-2288 Nestled in the hip Exchange, this resto serves sushi and tongue-tingling Korean fare. A, IA, M, V Kokeb [Ethiopian] 266 Edmonton 204‑784‑9267. Expect warm hospitality along with traditional stews of split peas, lentils and cabbage. Be sure to try a cup of vibrant Ethiopian coffee. WA, IA, V, M Kyu Bistro [Japanese] 185 Isabel Ave, 204‑504‑8999. Winnipeg's first izakaya-only spot offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi tofu cakes and chicken kara-age. WA, A, IA, V, M Lao Thai [Laotian] 763 Selkirk Ave, 204‑589‑0065. Friendly mother/son team serves colourful Southeast Asian fare Top‑quality soups and curries. WA, LP, IA, M, V Little Saigon [Vietnamese] 333‑335 William Ave, 204-947‑3999. Exchange District restaurant boasts well-executed house specialties that include salt and pepper shrimp and salad rolls. WA, LP, IA, M, V Mama's Noodle House [Chinese/ Vietnamese] 141 McPhillips St, 204‑783-4847. This bustling soup house dishes out steaming bowls of soup including pho special with barbeque pork. WA, LP, IA, M, V Enjoy our award winning beer around town, in our taproom or pick up at your local vendor or Liquor Mart 330 - 830 King Edward St. 204.410.2124 www.torquebrewing.beer DRINK LOCAL BEER. ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand eighteen 47