RESTAURANT LISTINGS

ASOYAMA

Authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with care by chef Ken Chung. Well executed sushi is prominent feature on the menu, but the lesser-known Japanese noodle and donburi dishes are not to…

Exchange District

This chic sushi spot in Winnipeg’s theatre district offers a small menu packed with fusion-inspired signature and starter plates. White truffle tuna carpaccio is heavenly. The sleek sushi menu serves…

Fort Garry

CHO ICHI RAMEN

Building the most flavourful bowl of ramen is this restaurant’s mission. Pendant lighting, a trendy industrial atmosphere and killer ramen make this a neighbourhood hotspot. The pork tonkotsu broth is…

Downtown, Exchange District, River Heights

CHOSABI

Excellent Asian eats in three stylish locations has single-handedly popularized the sushi-burrito in Peg city. Grab a seat under the mural by local artist Pat Lazo. Handheld sushi burritos are…

Downtown

ICHIBAN

A Winnipeg tradition celebrating more than 40 years of dining entertainment. Fresh teppanyaki entrées—from sirloin to scallops and chicken—are cooked with panache. The show takes place at tableside grills where…

West End

KYU BISTRO

This tiny corner spot delivers big on Asian flavour. Opened in 2013, it was the first restaurant in Winnipeg to specialize in ramen. This izakaya-only space offers small plates of…

Academy

MEAL SET BISTRO

A modern, stylish bistro with an extensive menu of sushi and tapas. In keeping with chef Ken Nguyen’s free-spirited approach to fusion food, dishes are beautifully plated and accented with…

Osborne Village

NARU SUSHI

Far from traditional sushi joint, Naru specializes in fusion concoctions that are baked or fried or slathered in cheese. Unexpected ingredients pop up, such as blueberries in the blue mountain…

Corydon

NOT A WAFFLE

Japanese taiyaki, a fish-shaped waffle typically filled with red bean paste, taro or custard, is the star of this fun ice cream shop. Tons of cute treats like goldfish and…

Downtown

SABURO KITCHEN

Saburo Kitchen, located in the city’s new stylish downtown food hall, is the newest addition from chef Ed Lam of Yujiro and Gaijin Izakaya fame. A succinct ramen and donburi…

Osborne Village

WAKOYA

A prime location and vast menu make Wakoya a top pick for Japanese cuisine, along with a number of Seoul-food options thrown in by the Korean-born chef. For sushi lovers…

Osborne Village, River Heights, West Broadway

WASABI

New-school sushi is taken to creative heights at each location of this beloved restaurant. All dishes are expertly prepared and beautifully presented. Take a seat at the sushi bar and…