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KYU-ING UP
With his boundless creativity, chef calvin Truong
is expanding what diners know about asian food.
Truong’s Kyu Bistro was Winnipeg’s first ramen
shop, the product of time spent crafting the
perfect broth, travel and research. Kyu Grill serves
innovative heroshimas: a Japanese twist on sub
sandwiches. Kyu Slice plays with diners’ taste buds
with ingredients like korean bulgogi beef. Kyu Bochi
showcases traditional Thai and cambodian cuisine
like classic curries and tamarind-rich pad thai.
kyu Bistro, 185 isabel st, 204-504-8999, map 1: n-3;
kyu grill, 1 forks market rd, 204-615-8828,
map 1: Q-5; kyu slice, 1011 Pembina Hwy,
204-421-5000, map 2: e-4; kyu Bochi,
870 logan ave, 204-832-7192, map 1: 1-l
Now oPeN
Winnipeg, it's time to go rah-
rah for ramen. at Cho Ichi Ramen, cho venevongsa,
owner of the popular chain of local asian eateries
chosabi and Wasabi, turns his attention to creamy
broths and noodles, which are housemade using a
machine from Japan. Hearty bowls with seared pork,
marinated egg and tofu leave guests full and happy.
1151 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-8832, map 2: e-4
With 14 brewhouses in the city, craft beer
is more than a trend in Winnipeg. To sample
the best local brews with a killer meal, visit
these five locations.
sleek and chic Grey Owl Coffee (pictured)
has dark wood paneling and large windows.
Brews are both on tap and add flavour to
entrées, like the toasted chicken sammie
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