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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 Lao Thai [ Laotian ] 763 Selkirk Ave , 204‐589‐0065 . Friendly and warm mother / son team serves colourful Southeast Asian fare . Top‐quality soups , curries , spring rolls , and crab rangoon . City‐wide delivery . 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 . A comprehensive vegetarian menu . WA , LP , IA , M , V Massawa [ Ethiopian ] 200‐121 Osborne St , 204‐284‐3194 . Platters of Ethiopian and Eritrean food are worth the often lengthy wait . Vegetarian menu available . LP , IA , V bestlist
Nou Eul Tor Korean Restaurant [ Korean ] 726 Sargent Ave , 204‐779‐1855 . This attractive West End spot touts traditional recipes like chokpal ( steamed pork hock ). Tabletop barbeques available for some items . WA , LP , IA , M , V 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 neighbourhood spot offers an exhaustive menu of Vietnamese , Chinese , and Thai specialties . Rich , savoury broth makes soups like pho divine . WA , IA , M , V Pho No . 1 [ Vietnamese ] 81 Isabel St , 204‐943‐7449 . Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house serves up flavourful and enticing broths . WA , LP , IA , 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 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 , nofrills 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 . The Montreal smoked meat version with tangy mustard and dill pickle pairs perfectly with a sweet black cherry soda . IA
“ Best New Restaurant in Winnipeg ” “ The ambience and decor are straight from a downtown boutique hotel in New York or San Francisco and the food is even better .” - Urbanspoon . com diner review , 01 / 2014
Featuring Tapas-style cuisine made with local ingredients
Located in the Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel Validated parking in the airport parkade or valet parking available at the front of the hotel . 1979 Wellington Avenue | 204.594.1967
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