VIETNAMESE
Dalat 2‐1170 Taylor Ave , 204‐895‐3222 . Highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup , ginger‐fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Saigon Jon ’ s Vietnamese Kitchen 2696 Pembina Hwy , 204‐175‐2150 . Made‐to‐order , fast‐casual dining with nutritious , fresh and affordable meals inspired by old Vietnamese family recipes . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave , 204‐774‐8888 . West French‐accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine . Try the Vietnamese coffee and salad rolls . WA , LP , A , 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
WORLD FOOD
Reflecting Winnipeg ’ s ethnocultural diversity , this category represents our top bestlist
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 like hummus . WA , IA , V , M 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 garlic and soy barbeque sauce . WA , LP , IA , M , V Casa Grande [ Italian ] 984 Sargent Ave , 204‐783‐6231 . Checkered tablecloths and candlelight create the ambience for old school Italian fare like homestyle cheesy pizzas and pasta . LP , A , IA , M , V
Deen ’ s [ Caribbean ] 205 Marion St , 204‐233‐2208 . Shortorder Trinidadian dishes such as roti served in a variety of ways . LP , SP , A , IA , V Eat On Samosa Cafe [ Nepalese ] 2800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐338‐2800 . 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 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 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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