Chef-driven sushi rolls, bao buns, takoyaki and kalbi short ribs in the heart of Academy Road's boutique district. Meal Set Bistro grew out of a healthy meal-prep kitchen into River Heights' go-to Japanese tapas and sushi restaurant — open Tuesday to Saturday for dine-in, takeout and pre-ordered platters.
A cozy, contemporary room built for date nights, small group dinners and relaxed happy-hour visits — Japanese tapas, creative sushi and Asian fusion small plates just off Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg's River Heights.
Academy Rd
Meal Set began as a healthy catering and meal-prep company, building balanced, ready-made meals for busy Winnipeggers. As the following grew, the team opened Meal Set Bistro | Sushi at 612 Academy Road — a chef-driven Japanese tapas and sushi restaurant inside the boutique shopping district that runs through River Heights.
"All cuisine is a fusion of culture, place, and a chef's personal creativity — that's how takoyaki and kalbi short ribs end up beside Lobster Bao, the Mangolicious Roll and a Deluxe Sushi Pizza Slice on the same Academy Road table."
Tourism Winnipeg calls Meal Set a tapas star that grew from a humble meal-prep company, and that dual identity is what makes it work: an everyday neighbourhood sushi spot for River Heights, Wellington Crescent, Crescentwood and Tuxedo, and a special-occasion table minutes from Assiniboine Park and Polo Park.
Read Our StorySmall plates built for sharing and sushi cut to order. These are the dishes Winnipeggers come back to Academy Road for — many of them $10 during our dine-in tapas and sushi happy hour.
Sweet lobster tucked into a warm, pillowy steamed bao with house sauce — the small plate River Heights regulars order first at Meal Set Bistro.
Crisp prawns tossed in a sweet-and-spicy mango glaze — a Japanese tapas plate that balances heat, fruit and freshness. A happy-hour favourite on Academy Road.
Slow-braised pork belly in a soft bao with pickled vegetables and house sauce — a sharing plate built for happy hour in River Heights.
A bright signature sushi roll layered with fresh mango and sushi-grade fish — one of the most photographed rolls on Academy Road.
Crispy sushi rice topped with fresh fish, avocado and signature sauces — Meal Set Bistro's take on Winnipeg's favourite baked sushi.
Tender scallop rolled with sushi rice and finished with house sauce — a chef-driven roll for guests who want something beyond the classics.
Questions about our Japanese tapas and sushi menu, happy hour, delivery areas or catering platters? Here are the answers Winnipeg diners ask for most.
Order through our official ordering platform at Meal Set Bistro | Sushi Online Ordering. Choose from the full Japanese tapas and sushi menu for Japanese tapas & sushi delivery in Winnipeg or sushi takeout in Winnipeg. Platters can be pre-ordered for pickup, and phone orders are welcome at (204) 414-8088.
We deliver Japanese tapas and sushi across River Heights and the surrounding Winnipeg neighbourhoods. Choose your area for delivery, takeout and dine-in details:
Yes. Meal Set Bistro serves vegetarian sushi rolls such as avocado and cucumber maki, plus vegetable-forward Japanese tapas and small plates. Because the kitchen grew out of a healthy meal-prep company, balanced and lighter options are always on the tapas and sushi menu — ask your server for the current vegetarian selections.
Our recommended dishes showcase chef-driven Japanese tapas and sushi:
Meal Set Bistro | Sushi is located at 612 Academy Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3N 0E6, inside the Academy Road boutique shopping district in River Heights. We're minutes from Wellington Crescent, Crescentwood, Tuxedo, Assiniboine Park and Polo Park — see directions and contact details.
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Friday and Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday. Our $10 tapas & sushi happy hour runs Tuesday to Friday from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM and again from 8:00 PM to close, dine-in only.
Yes. Sushi and tapas party platters are chef-built and available by pre-order for pickup, and healthy catering and meal prep are offered through our Meal Set Go brand — ideal for office lunches, birthdays and group gatherings across Winnipeg. Call (204) 414-8088 for catering details.
Meal Set Bistro started as a healthy meal-prep and catering company before opening on Academy Road, so the menu blends Japanese flavours with balanced, chef-driven cooking. Tourism Winnipeg calls it a tapas star, and the $10 happy hour tapas and sushi plus rotating daily specials such as BOGO kalbi short ribs make it one of River Heights' best-value nights out.
Dine-in at our 612 Academy Road location, takeout pickup, online ordering through our official platform, and phone ordering at (204) 414-8088. We also run dine-in happy hour specials, pre-ordered platters for pickup, and healthy catering and meal prep through Meal Set Go.
Japanese tapas and sushi at 612 Academy Rd in Winnipeg's River Heights. Dine in Tuesday to Saturday, pick up your takeout order, or pre-order a platter for your next gathering.