PHO BINH MINH

This under the radar Vietnamese shop is the kind of spot Anthony Bourdain would have championed: subtly tucked in a no-frills strip mall on Winnipeg’s Eat Street offering complex flavours in many forms. Family owned, modestly, yet attractively appointed, the extensive menu of nearly 200 items offers newbies and Vietnamese cuisine connoisseurs a smorgasbord of choices spanning Chinese influences in the culture. On top of that, affordability (every menu item is under $20) amps up its lure as a frequent go-to spot. Banh xeo, is light and delicate and a must-try.