🍁 Winnipeg Food Diary | A Student's Culinary Adventure

Though Winnipeg isn't a massive city, its food scene is surprisingly vibrant – with bubble tea shops on every corner (seriously, even multiple Coco and Gong Cha outlets!). As an international student from Minnesota, I'm low-key jealous! 🍽️ Restaurant Reviews 1️⃣ 529 Wellington Steakhouse 💰 CA$100+ per person A high-end dining experience with impeccable service and an elegant atmosphere (dress smart!). Beef Carpaccio: Fresh, perfectly seasoned, with crispy bread – a great starter. Wellington Steak (Medium Rare): My first time trying it, and it did not disappoint! Lobster Bisque: Meh, skip it. Verdict: Worth the splurge for special occasions. 2️⃣ Golden Loong 💰 CA$35+ per person Authentic Sichuan flavors: Fish-fragrant pork, stir-fried beef – all spot-on. Must-try: Boiled fish (fresh, not frozen!) and roujiamo (Chinese burger). Skip: Spicy crab (small, not meaty, and not the classic preparation). Note: Taxes in Canada are brutal, and even rice costs extra. 😭 3️⃣ Jollibee 💰 CA$25+ per person Spicy Fried Chicken: Like KFC’s hot wings but 10x better – the dipping sauce is magic. Pro tip: Skip the original flavor; go all in on spicy! 4️⃣ Poutine 🍟 A Canadian classic (fries + gravy + cheese curds). My take: Maybe I got a bad batch, but… it’s just okay? Not my thing. 🌟 Final Thoughts Best Splurge: 529 Wellington (steak lovers, this is your spot). Best Budget Bite: Jollibee’s spicy chicken. Most Authentic Chinese: Golden Loong (but watch out for those taxes!). #WinnipegFoodie #InternationalStudentLife #CanadianEats