A family owned and operated West End hot spot serving traditional favourites. Deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. Shrimp and sour soup and sweet and savoury stewed basa also get top marks. For authentic flavour, many spices are sourced directly from Vietnam.
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Restaurant Review
Viva Restaurant Review
Viva Restaurant Neighbourhood: West End Address: 505 Sargent Ave Phone: 204-772-3167 Entrées: $5-$13 Far before Asian fusion reached peak trendiness, Vietnamese cuisine was evolving out of a blend of traditional…
Meet the chef
Lihn Tran – Viva Vietnamese Restaurant
Viva The Difference With authentic recipes, trendy cuisine and the force of family, Viva Restaurant raises the bar for Vietnamese dining By Robin Summerfield It’s 3 p.m. at Viva restaurant…
Recipes from this restaurant
Shrimp and Sour Soup
Linh Tran, Viva Restaurant Loaded with lime, cilantro and basil, this made-for-sharing soup will brighten any fall supper. Ingredients 5 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 small white onion, thinly sliced 5…
Pork Balls
Viva Vietnamese Restaurant Ingredients 1 lb of ground pork, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced half of shallot onion, minced 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp pepper 1…
Bánh Mì Sub
Linh Tran, Viva Restaurant This traditional Vietnamese sub—with its snap-fresh vegetables, a hit of cilantro and juicy, charbroiled pork slices—has earned a huge following in North America. A healthy alternative…
Vietnamese Fish Stew
Linh Tran, Viva Restaurant The sweet heat of this carmelized basa will have diners fighting over the last morsel. Ingredients 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 lb basa fillets, cut into…
