Elaine Sauler-Tumbokon
+5
The ambiance reminds me of Alice in Wonderland, with its wooden tables and chairs to small desks and cabinets scattered with dwarf woodworks to its menu that has been hand made from scrapbook, stickers, pictures and scribbles which made me appreciate the time and effort it took to build the concept and the store up.
From the Vegetable Curry which I must say the curry taste was subtle and not overpowering, a clear definition of precision in the Japanese cuisine. And to my favorite Takoyaki Egg Mayo Teriyaki Sauce, a balance of salt and sweet and tangy made my mouth water. They also made us try the Hamburger Steak( Loco Moco) and the Pork Yakisoba. Each of the presented dish to us gave their own characteristic taste to our buds aside from the fact that owner made personalized artwork on the side of the plate for visual presentation which makes it difficult to eat the dish. It's all super delish!
Pairing the scrumptious meals with their best selling Roasted Green Tea with Maccha and Melon Soda Float and for dessert are Ice Shaved Strawberry topped with ice cream and the simple looking yet mind blowing Parfait made me forget that bubble tea ever existed.
Aside from food and drinks, they have also made a part of the Kissaten into a gift shop that features a wide array of ornaments, souvenirs, anime collectibles, books, magazines, dolls, origami paper, parasols, handmade mobile phone accessories, bookmarks, to name a few of the itsy bitsy stuff that you can purchase from them. A perfect gift for yourself, family and friends. They’ve designed the shop in a way that visitors would have a birds eye view of what its like to be in Japan.
A MUST recommended place! Will surely come back over and over again.. :)
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This has got to be the most interesting restaurant in the city! Handmade menus were absolutely beautiful and unique, can't wait to peruse a different one next time. The food was all very unique, but also really approachable and delicious to a more typical Canadian palate.
The amethyst roll had some new touches I had never tried before like tiny wedges of orange that added a quick burst of flavour to the sushi roll that gave way to the other flavours and the whole thing seemed to change taste three or four times before you finished each bite. The cream corn and bacon soup was very flavourful but not too rich or too creamy, so nice. I think Margaret had a donburi chicken and rice bowl, but whatever it was even the rice had its own delicious flavour to it. I had the curry chicken Udon noodle bowl and even though was already pretty much full at that point it tasted so good ai had to try and finish it all. (I failed.) I almost forgot, the gyoza dumplings were fantastic, made with care and a very carefully chosen flavour profile, not at all like the factory produced bagged monstrosities that we usually get in Canada when ordering gyoza. Even the prices were very reasonable, three of had appetizers and entrees and some heated Sake for under $80. Service was delightful, friendly, and helpful too, so great.
This is definitely one of Winnipeg's most exciting restaurants, I am so glad I lucked into this rare gem!
Food is good, but the store is the star! French Bistro meets Ramen House. Super cute setting, uniforms and a souvenir shop upstairs filled with stationery and toys. Nice meal, kitschy but a bit pricey.
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We’ve enjoyed “the Dwarf” for years now, and it fills a nostalgic place in my heart for many of the classic foods I enjoyed when visiting Tokyo years ago. Truly excellent ramen (and I don’t usually like ramen) onigiri that are always yummy, but sometimes a bit inconsistent filling-wise (sometimes generous, but not always), mild but flavourful Japanese style curry, yummy Salisbury steak and tasty oknomiyaki (egg and crepe with various yummy savoury options) are some of the highlights. Typically the food is always well-executed and authentic to Japanese cafe-style food.
Atmosphere-wise they seem to be slipping, struggling, or maybe they’ve lost energy or given up due to steady take-out business. They started out with a unique and decidedly kawaii-style decor of fairytale whimsy, which drew us in. After a couple years the cute dwarf houses in the window are falling over and not maintained, the case that once displayed other cutesy stuff is empty, as is the refrigerator that once held ready-made onigiri. There appeared to be a failed attempt at a brunch/patio/flea market (?!), the items of which still scatter the exterior near the entrance. The walls are scuffed and need paint and the bathrooms are run down. The upstairs gift shop seems a bit misguided too.
These signs of deterioration are worrying, though food-quality continues to be good. We’ve yet to have a bad meal, though admittedly as the ambience as deteriorated, we’ve leaned more and more toward take out ourselves, which is a shame because their unique specials and kooky desserts are something we miss out on when dining at home.
Great service, cool decor, could use a few coats of paint. Huge ramen portions and extensive menu. Servers were helpful in accommodating vegetarians but the menu could use some ingredient descriptions!
Love their takoyakis and onigiri rice balls. I always get the curry which is really good. I’ve tried their ramen before but I find it a little too salty. Overall, really good place
Tried the dwarf miso ramen, croquette with red meat sauce, and chicken yakisoba. All delicious. Definitely have to try the ice cream next time!
Loved the ramen I got, such a good spicy flavor. (The Death Ramen) the restaurant itself is cute as well and service was good. Also sampled some vegetable gyozas that were well done too.
In a city saturated with mediocre sushi, it's nice to see a Japanese restaurant serve Japanese cuisine that focuses on ramen. I know that there are other restaurants that offer similar cuisines, but there is just something a bit different about Dwarf no Cachette. From their flavourful broths, to their oddly and confusing name, there's just a certain charm to this place.
If you're craving for Raman noodles, this is the place to check out! Dwarf no Cachette is a cute little Japanese restaurant on Provencher that serves a wide variety of noodle dishes, including Soba noodles (cold noodles), Raman noodles, Tsukemen (Raman noodles that are served separately from the dipping soup), and udon. There's also a selection for rice dishes too.
I got the Kaarage Raman at my most recent visit and it was delicious!
On second floor of the restaurant, there is a cute little Japanese shop that sells the stationaries/craft supplies. It's quite neat!
I would highly recommend this place if you're looking to try something different!
my definition of takoyaki has changed after eating this. It is regular takoyaki topped off with some egg salad dressing. Who would have thought it will be good together.
The Restaurant Bucket List had one more place visited today. The food at Dwarf No Cachette Cafe and Gift was excellent! There was ample to choose from, for both the Vegetarian and the Omnivore. Dishes could be made to order, so that we were both happy.
The server, who was also the cook, was very busy, yet equally friendly and efficient. He happily explained the different dishes to us and provided excellent suggestions to suit our dietary preferences and tastes.
My friend had the ramen bowl, with shrimp. It was a huge, hot serving which she enjoyed.
I had the vegetable tempura. It came with a delicious slightly sweet soy sauce, and a good selection of vegetables: crisp and very tasty.
Dishes were presented artistically, and served with pride.
I'd like to return to see the maid cafe in operation. It sounds like fun.
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