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Viva Restaurant — Authentic Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant at 505 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg West End
Family-Owned Since 1993

About Viva Restaurant Authentic Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant in Winnipeg's West End

For over 30 years, Viva Restaurant has served Winnipeg's West End with authentic Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine made from family recipes and ingredients sourced directly from Vietnam.

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Our Story

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Our Journey

Viva Restaurant opened in 1993 when Phuong Nguyen's uncle launched the kitchen with Ha Nguyen and her sister Linh Tran as the founding cooks — just three years after the family arrived in Canada as Vietnamese refugees. Phuong grew up helping in the kitchen from age 13 and purchased the family business in January 2009. Today Viva is a true community cornerstone on Winnipeg's celebrated "foodie row" along Sargent Avenue, beloved by loyal regulars who have been returning for over 15 years.

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Our Menu

Our menu is a celebration of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine built on family recipes and ingredients — herbs, spices, pastes, and sauces — sourced directly from Vietnam several times a year. Signature dishes include our rich bone-broth pho, crispy cha giò spring rolls made with authentic rice paper, bánh mì subs loaded with grilled pork, deluxe vermicelli bowls, shrimp and sour soup, lemon chicken, and Korean BBQ beef. Every dish is prepared lighter, less oily, and fresh — true hallmarks of authentic Vietnamese cooking.

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Our Experience

The 50-seat dining room is comfortable, stylish, and modern, adorned with vibrant Winnipeg cityscape photographs taken by owner Phuong Nguyen himself. Viva welcomes families, solo diners, students, tourists, and groups — offering healthy options, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices, a full bar, and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Whether you come in for a quick lunch or a relaxed family dinner, Viva delivers exceptional value and a warm welcome every time.

Authentic Vietnamese pho and dishes at Viva Restaurant, 505 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg
Vietnamese spring rolls and banh mi at Viva Restaurant Winnipeg West End
Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine at Viva Restaurant, Winnipeg's best Vietnamese food
Delicious vermicelli bowls and Vietnamese appetizers at Viva Restaurant Winnipeg

Why Choose Viva Restaurant

Experience the difference of authentic Vietnamese & Chinese hospitality in Winnipeg's West End

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Authentic Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine

From our signature bone-broth pho and crispy rice-paper spring rolls to fresh bánh mì, deluxe vermicelli bowls, and Chinese-Vietnamese favourites, every dish is made with herbs and spices sourced directly from Vietnam — true to the family recipes that have delighted Winnipeggers since 1993.

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Warm Family Hospitality

Viva is a true family affair — Phuong Nguyen, his brothers, parents, and extended family keep the kitchen running with genuine warmth and care. The dining room, adorned with Phuong's own cityscape photography, creates an inviting space perfect for families, date nights, and community gatherings.

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30+ Years of Consistent Quality

Recognized by Tourism Winnipeg, Peguru, and the Winnipeg Free Press, Viva has earned the loyalty of a large and diverse clientele — many of whom have been returning customers for over 15 years. Our commitment to fresh ingredients and authentic flavours has never wavered since opening day.

Viva Restaurant interior — Vietnamese restaurant at 505 Sargent Ave, Winnipeg West End
Authentic Vietnamese food at Viva Restaurant — pho, spring rolls, banh mi in Winnipeg
Vietnamese and Chinese dishes at Viva Restaurant, Sargent Ave Winnipeg

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from our valued guests in Winnipeg

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Janice C

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"I am an ESL teacher, and have lived in Vietnam, so I've been treated to a lot of exquisite home cooking. This is my favourite Vietnamese restaurant — the only authentic cha giò (spring rolls) I've found in Winnipeg using rice paper, not wonton wrappers. The banh xeo (crispy crepe) is also really good. Very darn yummy!"

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77dana77

15-Year Regular — TripAdvisor

"This is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in Winnipeg. My husband and I have been ordering regularly from them for the past 15 years. Their rare beef pho, spring rolls, beef salad rolls and pork Vietnamese subs are the best I've had — and I've travelled throughout Vietnam! Phuong is amazing and truly recognizes and appreciates the patrons."

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noriksweb

Long-Time Regular — TripAdvisor

"Viva is an unassuming simply decorated Vietnamese jewel. It's been feeding Vietnamese food lovers for years. Customers are exceptionally loyal and some return again and again since day one. I have never had a bad dish. Family run, it's to the point with consistently delicious food. If you want the best Vietnamese fare in Winnipeg — you must try it!"

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Donovan A

TripAdvisor Reviewer

"Delicious. The portions were fantastic. The taste was out of this world. Beautiful restaurant in the heart of West End Winnipeg. I had the vermicelli bowl, with extra meat. Cannot wait to go back!"

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Al Visram

Google Reviewer

"Best Vietnamese/Chinese food in town. Always fresh, great menu and great staff. Vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, rice rolls, lemon chicken, Korean BBQ beef, beef and broccoli, spicy sizzling beef, and black bean sauce are all fantastic! Great fresh food!"

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