Best Lemon Chicken in Winnipeg

(71 reviews)

Viva Restaurant's Lemon Chicken is one of the most reordered dishes on the menu — a beloved Vietnamese-Chinese crossover that loyal customers have been coming back for since the 1990s. Tender chicken is coated in a rich, complex lemon sauce that balances bright citrus with savoury depth. Al Visram calls it fantastic, and it is easy to see why.

Most Reordered

Spice Level: Mild

15-Year Customer Favourite

About Our Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken is one of the defining dishes in the Vietnamese-Chinese culinary tradition — a dish that showcases the beautiful fusion of both cultures. At Viva Restaurant, our version starts with tender chicken that is lightly battered and cooked to a golden crisp before being finished with our house-made lemon sauce.

The sauce is the star: a complex blend of fresh lemon juice, zest, sugar, and savoury aromatics that creates a vibrant, glossy coating that is simultaneously bright, sweet, tangy, and deeply satisfying. Its mild spice level and approachable flavour profile make it a favourite for families and guests of all backgrounds — a true Viva Restaurant classic that has been on the menu for decades.

What Makes Our Lemon Chicken Special

Tender chicken with a perfectly crisp golden coating

House-made lemon sauce with fresh citrus and savoury balance

A Vietnamese-Chinese crossover beloved since the 1990s

Mild spice level — perfect for all tastes including families

One of the most frequently reordered dishes at Viva Restaurant

What Customers Say About Our Lemon Chicken

Al Visram

Google

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

Google Review

noriksweb

TripAdvisor

"Viva is an unassuming Vietnamese jewel. It's been feeding Vietnamese food lovers for years. I have never had a bad dish, trying so many over the years. Family run, consistently delicious. The owners are terrific. If you want the best Vietnamese fare in Winnipeg — you must try it!"

TripAdvisor Review

77dana77

TripAdvisor

"This is hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant in Winnipeg. My husband and I have been ordering regularly for the past 15 years. Their food is 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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Visit Us in Winnipeg's West End

Viva Restaurant

505 Sargent Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1W1, Canada

(204) 772-3167

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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