The service here is great but I just wish the waiter/owner was a bit more attentive to the table's…read moreneeds like refilling water in glasses or checking in etc. I know that this place has Vietnamese influence as well as Chinese but I feel like it has a stronger Chinese presence, which is completely fine, It's just my observation. I ordered the steamed shrimp and steamed rice with vegetables dish and it was yummy...The food was kind of oily but tasty nevertheless. My friend had the fried shrimp with vegetables in an onion sauce with rice on the side. He liked it. I also tried there banana boba juice drink and it's really affordable and well priced. Around 6$ for a juice slush with tapioca balls. Some of the flavors are actually made with real fruits. The banana flavor was not made of real bananas but it was still good and sweet. One more thing I'd like to add is that on the day my friend and I ate there a homeless person walked in and didn't have a lot of money and the owners were very polite to her. I think it's nice that they were willing to take 7 or 8 dollars to feed her some egg rolls and rice.

3.5/5, +.5 for service…read more Winnipeg has a really good range of Pho restaurants especially in the West End, and this place is no exception. The place wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon, and the only reason I chose this place is cause Viva across the street was closed. Oh well, good thing it's Pho alley down here. Either way, I had my go-to for most Pho places I eat at, which is the beef stew noodle soup. They do their noodle soup really well. The broth is flavourful but not overly oily, and the beef stew is chewy but not hard. Definitely one of my favourites I've had so far in this city (and I've had a lot already). Service was also very good; you get a really nice family treatment as well. I'd certainly recommend this place to others.

Tip: The combos give you the best value…read more This Kinton Ramen has its soft opening happening now. Its hours of operation are from 11 am to 11 pm. I recently returned to Winnipeg on the ramen kick. I found it cool that I could more readily order ramen now than when I lived in this city. Back then, ramen wasn't a thing. I always made it at home. I came here for lunch before hitting Collection Outlet Winnipeg for hours of shopping. It was easy to find a parking spot around 1 pm on a hot Friday afternoon. I walked into the eatery. It was packed. My heart briefly sank. I wanted to dine in, but it looked crazy. I was greeted by the nicest male staffer, Daljiro, who came out from behind the counter. I let him know that I wanted to dine in. There was bar seating left. Yay! My heart was beating normally again. He asked me whether I had been here before. Nope. He was kind to explain all broth and ramen flavours and options. He was thorough and awesome. I appreciated the time he took to make sure I was good. This eatery is set up similarly to the ones that I have visited in the greater Toronto area. I got another server, female, who took down my order. She was also nice and competent. I got the miso ramen combo for one that goes for $25 before taxes, which consisted of these items: - Pork miso ramen - Pork gyoza - Diet Coke The pork miso ramen comprises soy sauce, pork (chashu), bamboo shoots, garlic oil, wood ear mushrooms, pickled red ginger, and scallions. I asked that the bamboo shoots be held. I also added a marinated egg and corn. My Diet Coke came out first. It was in a glass with ice. It was refreshing and it worked nicely with everything that I ate. The pork gyoza came out next. I got four of them that were crispy and delicious. The filling was packed in each one of them and was seasoned perfectly. I liked that this place went harder on the scallions than most eateries tend to do. Excellent! My ramen had finally arrived. I was excited! The ramen was chewy and done right. I loved everything in my bowl. The two slices of chashu were tender with the perfect amount of fattiness. Yummy! The jammy egg was excellent, as were the scallions, corn, and wood ear mushrooms. I don't recall seeing any pickled red ginger. I didn't mind its omission. The garlic oil was a nice touch. The miso broth was flavourful and almost creamy. Like with all Kinton Ramen joints, the broth tends to be peppery. If you aren't a fan of so much pepper in the broth, you'll probably dislike it. I polished off the broth. It was delicious. My pet peeve dining at restaurants in Winnipeg has resurfaced. I don't have this issue anywhere else. I had slurped ramen. A manager came over to me and asked how "everything was tasting." I can't answer you. I have a mouthful of delicious ramen. Maybe time your question better? I'm pretty sure that you saw me put food in my mouth, but didn't care about this point. I actually had to gesture that I was chewing as she was waiting for me to respond. Totally awkward. I managed to give a thumbs-up sign instead. This issue happened at two other eateries. I haven't missed this question in a while. It's why my review isn't a perfect one. I don't mind the question. However, it should be timed better if you truly want a response. I used the washroom before I embarked on my shopping excursion at the outlet. It was clean. It didn't have the pig-shaped mirror like the one at Kennedy Commons does in Scarborough. I normally don't comment on other reviews while I write mine. I wondered why this place got a low rating. It's new! It turns out that the Yelper from Surrey felt that service was poor, the ramen was too peppery, and the chashu was skimpy compared to what he was used to with his Kinton Ramen on the west coast. Perhaps service was poor when he was here. Fair enough. It was great when I dined in, minus the tasting question. The broth is always peppery. I suppose that you can ask that the pepper be toned down or removed. I am hoping that it's not standard in the broth itself, but it shouldn't be a surprise to him if he has visited two other locations in British Columbia. As for getting more slices of chashu, two has always been the standard at Kinton Ramen in the GTA. I've never got more unless I've requested additional chashu for a charge. Maybe it's an exception to get generous with chashu out west. I wouldn't know, but a two-star rating seems harsh. I had a great experience. I'd return again and hope that I don't get any questions about how things are tasting when I can't talk with food in my mouth. (251)

I've been to the location in UBC and Surrey. I've decided to try this location since I was in town…read more It had the same flavour and texture as the previous locations. Light on the broth , too peppery . The chasu here in Winnipeg is waaay less than what they give you in BC. Tamago was normal. Noodles were normal. Service was so-so Typical restaurant setting Not my go to bowl

Tip: Upgrade to a bento box. It's the best deal getting two appetizers with your main meal…read more I was at CF Polo Park. I hadn't had a meal at the food court in eons. I probably was a Winnipegger when I last sat down to have a bite to eat. There used to be a pizza-spaghetti place. It no longer exists. Well, here's to making new food court memories! I looked around and saw this Edo Japan food stall. I love Edo. Perfect! I got a nice, attentive woman behind the counter. She was great to let me review the menu and figure out what I wanted. I got the following: - Chicken teriyaki on rice - Gyoza - California roll - Diet Coke in a bottle I like making my meal a bento box. It allows me to select two appetizers. I went for the gyoza and California roll. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was set. I watched my teriyaki chicken and veggies in action. My gyoza were also heated up on the hibachi grill. The California roll was already pre-made. I saw a woman start making some as I was about to head to a table and eat. It was cool seeing my food made in front of me. I enjoyed it. The man asked if I wanted teriyaki sauce. I said more would be great. There was a bit of a language barrier. I could tell that he was more comfortable asking me how many scoops of sauce I'd like. I said two. Perfect! One scoop of teriyaki sauce is the norm. I am so not the norm. Two works better to coat the chicken and the rice. I found a table and was ready to enjoy a late lunch. I love that no matter which Edo you visit, the food is yummy and consistent. I loved the chicken teriyaki on rice. The rice was perfect. The chicken morsels had good flavour and sear, and were delicious. The veggies were great. I was happy. The gyoza were great. They had chicken filling in it and were flavourful. The wrapper on each one was pan-fried. So good! I washed everything down with a Diet Coke. The bottle was the perfect size. I had a great experience. I'd return again for more when I'm back at this mall. (244)

This place is located in the Polo Park mall food court. There's plenty of ready made sushi rolls…read moreand made to order soup or rice bowls. You can adjust the spices as desired. The sushi was good. The teriyaki meal was a good deal at 10 bucks with a drink. There's a lot of variety when it comes to what meats you want. So there's pretty much something for everyone. A good quick service restaurant located in the mall. Convenient and prices are reasonable.

Authentic Vietnamese food! Good service !…read moreAnd wonderful atmosphere Come and enjoy! I strongly recommend Phuong Nam Restaurant

We had many different dishes and shared with the whole table. All dishes were very tasty…read more The dumpling soup was very tasty but the vegetables were way too large and should have been cut in half from what they were. But other than that the flavors were good and cooked very well. Cooked but still crispy. There is a very extensive menu (149 items) I can remember we had beef and broccoli, sweet and sour beef, shrimp with pea pods and lastly spring rolls. May have been others but I don't recall now. Service was good.

Tip: This place serves excellent ramen. The miso broth was exquisite, with thick cuts of chashu…read more When I lived in Winnipeg, getting ramen at any eatery wasn't a thing. Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse was the most popular Japanese restaurant then. It didn't and continues to not have ramen on its menu. Sushi restaurants were starting to bud in the city back then. On my first day in Winnipeg earlier this month, I wanted to grab dinner before driving to Steinbach. Since I had never had ramen at a restaurant in Winnipeg, I did a search and found GaiJin Izakaya. I said yes and drove over to this eatery. This restaurant is located in a plaza. There was plenty of parking when I had arrived. I parked and walked in. I was immediately greeted by a woman. I asked if I could get a table. She led me to a booth. I'm glad that I beat the dinner rush, as she asked other customers after me whether they had a reservation. There was a QR code on the table. You scan it to access the menu. The drink menu was there on the table. It was also online. I got these items: - Diet Coke - Gyoza - Miso ramen (bamboo shoots held) - Black sesame ice cream I added gyoza for $5 to make my miso ramen a combo. I recommend it, as gyoza as an appetizer on its own is $14.50. My miso ramen came with miso broth that contained both pork and chicken flavours. This dish featured chashu, wakame, bamboo shoots, green onions, and a marinated egg. I asked if I could get the bamboo shoots held. Done! My Diet Coke came out first. I got a glass with ice. I appreciated that gesture. I poured my beverage into the glass, which made my drink nicely cold and refreshing on a hot summer day. My gyoza came out next. The filling was pork and it was delicious. Each gyoza was flavourful and perfectly fried. They were crispy and yummy. My bowl of miso ramen came out next. I was excited. The best move that this eatery does is to separate the roasted seaweed from the broth. Most eateries dunk the sheets of seaweed in the ramen and you end up eating soggy, flabby seaweed sheets. I appreciated this detail. I had a bit of roasted seaweed left and put it off to the side on a plate so it wouldn't get soggy. My server was super effective clearing items off my table. She was about to clear my plate with the seaweed on it. I asked her to hold off, so I could grab my seaweed. I can't let that go to waste. I loved it. I was also paying for good roasted seaweed. The miso ramen here is exceptional. You can tell if the broth doesn't excite me if I don't consume the entire thing. I did here. The combination of pork and chicken broth with miso was tasty and brilliant. It was wonderful. I'm drooling. The ramen was bouncy and had the perfect chew. The slices of chashu were thick and tender. It had good flavour and I enjoyed the balance between the fat and the protein. I normally get corn, but completely forgot to order some. Oops! I was content with the green onions, wakame, and jammy, marinated egg. They pulled everything together to make this miso ramen so special and comforting. I was ready for dessert. I asked what ice cream flavours were available. There was matcha and black sesame. I chose the latter. I don't have black sesame ice cream often. It was so creamy and had a delightful nutty flavour to it. It was the perfect ending to this meal. My server was attentive. She got me the bill. I let her know that everything was fabulous. She was delighted. I paid with a credit card and tipped. I tapped and I was done. I used the washroom before I made the brief trip eastbound to Steinbach. It was clean. No complaints. I got melon candy as a parting gift. I loved it. It's always a favourite of mine. This eatery is a gem for delicious, authentic ramen and gyoza. Come here! This place also offers sushi rolls, baos, and more. I'd love to return and try other items on the menu. However, I feel that I'll be back for more ramen. Priorities! (250)

WOW -- what a hidden gem! Tucked away on the east side of Winnipeg, GaiJin Izakaya is one of those…read moreplaces you can't believe more people don't talk about. Everything here is done right. Their ramen is excellent -- rich, flavourful broth and thick, tender cuts of char siu that melt in your mouth. The menu is huge, offering tons of variety beyond just ramen, so there's something for everyone no matter what you're craving. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get, and the service is fast, friendly, and efficient. The interior is clean and modern, with tidy tables and a welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. It's rare to find a spot that nails both quality and value, but GaiJin Izakaya does exactly that. Easily one of Winnipeg's best-kept secrets -- this place deserves way more recognition.

This was our first time at a Japanese Steakhouse, and the experience did not disappoint! The…read morerestaurant was gorgeous, and we basically had the place to ourself because of our early dinner. Our server, Jay, was super funny and attentive. Likewise, our chef, Chi, was equal parts entertaining and informative. Our favorite course was the shrimp, which were to die for. Definitely a unique experience we're going to remember forever!

not as good or tasty as it used to be some ingredients…read moremissing ,, especially in the fried rice ,, or maybe the chef did it his own version, but for sure it use to be more flavourful

I used to eat here once or twice a month when I lived in the village a little over a decade ago. I…read moregot my usual order on NYE 2025/2026. It was sooo disappointing. The duck had ALL THE SKIN AND FAT TAKEN OFF OF IT! There was only skin on the leg. It looked purposely taken off. Wtf? That's the best part! The shrimp in black bean sauce had 9 small shrimps in the whole dish. I've never had veal that was the colour of chuck roast... The portions were small. The "deluxe" dishes we ordered were stingy. All the meat was overcooked and dry. It sucks to say goodbye to an old friend, but I don't think I'll be going back.

When Spicy Noodle House first opened, I was excited. It was two blocks away from where I lived, in…read morethe heart of Osborne Village. Chinese food wasn't amazing when I lived there. Winnipeg's Chinatown was so tiny that you'd blink and you were done walking the whole thing. Osborne Village did not have a northern Chinese eatery until this place opened up. It was and continues to be steps away from my favourite used music and DVD store. You walk downstairs to get to this restaurant. Even though I lived two blocks away, I probably did takeout once. Most of my meals were delivery. I'd call in my order and one of the family members (mainly the dad back then) would happily come over to deliver my food. I have dined here a couple of times. Spicy Noodle House became my go-to place for yumminess and a bit of home cooking away from home. My favourite meal was the beef brisket in noodles. The beef brisket was tender and incredibly flavourful. It reminded me of how my mom made it, but without the turnips. This place took them out, which I appreciated! The noodles were thick and chewy. The broth was so good. I never had a disaster with the broth getting delivered to me. I also got these huge dumplings that were filled with pork goodness. Sadly, I don't see them on the menu anymore. However, if you get something similar, such as their wontons, you can't go wrong. They are so delicious and comforting. This place is generous with portions. I have also had their mooshi. I've done the pork, beef, and chicken. I am missing the vegetable to complete my mooshi mission. It was all good. It's funny how I only have had mooshi in Winnipeg. Maybe cold evenings scream mooshi as comfort food to me. I passed by this eatery the last time I was in Winnipeg, and was happy that it's still alive and kicking. I am salivating writing this review. I need to return and get reacquainted with the food again. (134)

Tip: Happy hour specials are between 3 pm and 6 pm on weekdays…read more My recent trip back to Winnipeg focused on a few eateries that I used to frequent when I lived in the city. After I took in a movie at Scotiabank Theatre across from CF Polo Park, I decided to dine at this Red Lobster. It was a short drive over. This restaurant has been here for eons. Months after moving to Winnipeg, I dined here with a friend. Things haven't changed much. I got here just past 5:30 pm. Red Lobster shares its parking lot with Olive Garden. I managed to nab the last parking spot by St. James Street. There is more parking across the street near the pharmacy if need be. I've never needed to park there. The beautiful thing about being a lone diner is being able to get seating faster during the dinner rush. I got a two-seat table. Yay! I arrived during the last fifteen minutes of happy hour on a Wednesday. It's between 3 pm and 6 pm on weekdays. I looked at the happy hour menu. It was up my alley. I got these items: - Tropical white sangria - Seafood-stuffed mushrooms Kody was my server. He was polite, attentive, and nice. My only alcoholic drink on this trip was the tropical white sangria. I don't know whether staying in Steinbach rubbed off on me or if I was thoroughly hydrated with non-alcoholic fluids. I felt like sangria, so I got a glass. I loved it. It had Barefoot moscato with pineapple and mango juices. It also had a splash of Sprite, which added bubbles to this drink. It was all good. It was fruity, fizzy, and yummy. The seafood-stuffed mushrooms came out next. I love this appetizer. It's one of my favourites. The seafood stuffing is divine. I love mushrooms. Having the stuffing housed in a set of mushroom caps, topped off with melted monterey jack cheese made this starter so perfect. Classic. Delicious. Happy! It was tough figuring out what I wanted as a main. There were seafood boils that were fairly new. I saw a couple of boils come out in bags at the table across from me. The corn on the cob looked amazing with an assortment of seafood. There was so much food that I couldn't do with after downing an appetizer. Instead, I went with the seaside shrimp combo. I hadn't had shrimp for a while. It had Walt's favourite shrimp, garlic shrimp, and shrimp linguini alfredo. I got to choose a side that came with this combo. I got green beans. I love this shrimp combo. I don't know who Walt is, but I do like his favourite shrimp that is lightly battered and deep-fried. The exterior was consistently crispy and the shrimp were plump. My favourite is the garlic shrimp. I love garlic. I love butter. I love shrimp. I don't want you sitting next to me afterwards. It's pure deliciousness. The shrimp linguini alfredo was so creamy. I don't normally order it, but it was worth indulging. The linguini was al dente. The shrimp were perfectly cooked. Everything was coated in the best alfredo sauce. So good! Green beans are one of my favourite sides. I loved them here. They were the perfect side. Kody came by to get me Diet Coke refills. I lost track of how many I had. Each glass had ice in it. It was perfect with everything that I ate. He asked whether I wanted dessert. It wouldn't fit, which made him laugh. We got to talking about what I had planned on doing afterwards. I had already been at CF Polo Park, exercising my credit card. I thought that I may grab a few snacks at the local grocery store was in order before heading back to Steinbach. I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and tapped my credit card. Done! I used the washroom before I left. It was clean and nicely maintained. It was great coming back to this Red Lobster. It's the only one in Winnipeg and it's still wonderful after all these years. (283)

Tried to phone in reservation - called 2X no one picked up so ended up making online reservation…read morefor 4 @ 530 - showed up early - no record of reservation. Good thing I was early. Wait staff was phenomenal however when food arrived major hair on plate and it wasn't mine!!! Replated after 20 min delay. Last to finish. Food was good ! Would I return - probably not - food swimming in butter as such was the case for others