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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 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 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 Lao Thai [ Laotian ] 763 Selkirk Ave , 204‐589‐0065 . Friendly mother / son team serves colourful Southeast Asian fare . WA , LP , IA , M , V Harman ’ s Cafe [ 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 Kim Sang [ Vietnamese / Chinese ] 1127 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐256‐2156 . This bright and cheery space offers south St . Vital a terrific selection of mostly Southeast Asian fare . WA , LP , IA , M , V
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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 . Ramen bowls make satisfying meals . WA , A , IA , V , M Noodle Express [ Asian ] 107-180 King St , 204‐943‐9760 . This small hidden gem serves delectable made-to-order dim sum and dumpling options as well as exotic fare such as tripe soup . WA , LP , IA , M , V Pho Kim Tuong [ Vietnamese ] 856 Ellice Ave , 204‐661‐8888 . Surprisingly sleek neigjbourhood spot offers an exhaustive menu of Vietnamese , Chinese , and Thai specialties . Rich , savoury broth makes soups divine . WA , IA , M , V Purple Hibiscus [ Caribbean ] 171 Dumoulin St , 204‐233‐0670 . This charming St . Boniface spot turns out dishes with plenty of island flava , including spicy jerk chicken , pork and shrimp , and fresh tropical salad . WA , SP , LP , A , IA , M , V
Shawarma Khan [ Middle Eastern ] 225 McDermot Ave , 204‐504‐0453 . Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite food in this bright , modern space . Tackle signature dish The Wrath of Khan : halal beef / lamb , chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita . WA , A , IA , M , V Shawarma Time [ Lebanese ] 616 Ellice Ave , 204‐774‐2109 . Bright room offers three options of shawarma along with other Middle Eastern specialties . WA , IA , M , V Thida ’ s [ Thai ] 78 Donald St , 204‐942‐2639 . Quiet , no-frills 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 dill pickle . IA
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