๐ฝ๏ธ Winnipeg Restaurant Guide: From Pho to Fine Dining
Thought Winnipeg was a food desert? Think again! Here are my top picks after extensive tastings: ๐ Clementine Cafe ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ Must-Order: Fried Chicken on Toast โ Crispy chicken with honey glaze & pickles (perfect sweet-savory balance) Turkish Eggs โ Spicy chickpea purรฉe + runny eggs on grilled sourdough โ Coffee/Matcha Latte โ Solid, but skip the basic yogurt bowl ๐ก Tips: No reservations โ Weekday mornings = shortest wait Skip: Mushroom Toast (just okay) ๐ Deer + Almond ๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ Date Night Spot: Roasted Veggies + Risotto โ Elevated comfort food Peanut-Chocolate Dessert โ Rich & creative ๐ธ Vibe: Moody industrial chic (opens at 5PM) ๐ฐ $100+/person (without alcohol) ๐ Pho Que Huong ๐๐๐ ๐ Solid Pho & DIY Spring Rolls: Beef Pho โ Clear, aromatic broth Pork Vermicelli Wrap โ Fun to assemble, sweet-marinated meat โ ๏ธ Note: Pho Kim Tuong (below) is better ๐ Pho Kim Tuong ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ Winnipegโs Pho King: Bun Bo Hue โ Spicy, complex broth Spicy Beef Pho โ Deeply flavored Meatballs โ Sweet-savory perfection ๐ Hidden Gem: Lemongrass Beef Skewers (ask for them!) ๐ Golden Loong Restaurant ๐๐๐๐ ๐ Chinese Comfort Food: Fish-Fragrant Pork โ Sweet/sour/spicy harmony Crispy Roujiamo โ Flaky bread + braised pork ๐ Little Korean ๐๐ ๐ฅ Just Okay: Bibimbap & Kimchi Stew โ Edible but forgettable ๐ถ Doggie Dining: PetToba ๐๐๐๐๐ Fresh, locally delivered raw food (bones, organs, etc.) Bonus: Pick up chicken feet at Asian grocers for chew toys! #WinnipegEats #FoodieFinds #PhoLovers #DateNightWinnipeg