Best Chinese Restaurant in Winnipeg
Cantonese Classics on Academy Road
Hi-Ball Restaurant has been cooking classic Chinese and Cantonese food at 421 Academy Rd in Winnipeg’s River Heights neighbourhood for decades. Spring rolls, honey garlic chicken balls, chow mein, fried rice and combination dinners — made the way regulars remember, in portions built to share. Dine in with us, pick up on your way home, or get Chinese food delivered across River Heights, Crescentwood and Grant Park.
A Long-Standing Chinese Restaurant on Academy Road
Hi-Ball Restaurant is a neighbourhood fixture on Academy Road, the tree-lined stretch of River Heights known for boutique shops and independent eateries. Winnipeg families have been ordering from the same kitchen for years — the surest sign of a Chinese restaurant that has stayed consistent while food trends came and went. Read more about our story or browse the full menu.
Classic Cantonese Cooking, Generous Portions
The menu sticks to what Canadian-Chinese kitchens do best: crisp deep-fried appetizers, saucy noodle and rice plates, chef’s specials and combination dinners for two or more. Guests regularly mention how generous the portions are, which makes Hi-Ball an easy pick for family dinners in River Heights, group takeout and leftovers the next day.
Easy to Reach From Across South Winnipeg
You will find us minutes from Corydon Avenue, Wellington Crescent, Grant Park Shopping Centre and Assiniboine Park, with quick access from Route 90 (Kenaston Boulevard) and Grant Avenue. That makes Hi-Ball a convenient stop for Chinese dinner on the way home, before a walk in Assiniboine Park, or after an afternoon at Grant Park.
Popular Chinese Dishes at Hi-Ball Restaurant
These are the plates Winnipeg regulars come back for. Everything is cooked to order and travels well, whether you are eating in on Academy Road or taking it home to River Heights.
Spring Rolls
The starter almost every table orders — crisp, hot from the fryer and made for sharing while the rest of the order lands.
Honey Garlic Chicken Balls
Battered chicken tossed in a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce — the dish Winnipeg diners search for by name.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with shrimp, egg and vegetables. A house staple that anchors any combination dinner for the table.
Deluxe Special Chop Suey
Our loaded house chop suey — the generous, comfort-style plate River Heights regulars order week after week.
Beef with Broccoli
Tender beef and broccoli in a savoury Cantonese-style brown sauce. Straightforward, well-seasoned and always consistent.
Breaded Dry Veal
A long-time Hi-Ball favourite: breaded veal fried crisp and served dry, for anyone who likes their order without extra sauce.
Chinese Food Delivery and Takeout Across Winnipeg
Hi-Ball Restaurant offers dine-in table service, takeout for walk-in and phone orders, and delivery through our online ordering platform. These are the Winnipeg neighbourhoods we serve most often:
River Heights & Academy Road
- River Heights
- Central River Heights
- North River Heights
- South River Heights
- Academy Road
- Mathers
Crescentwood, Corydon & Wellington
- Crescentwood
- Corydon Avenue
- Wellington Crescent
- Roslyn
- Earl Grey
- Ebby-Wentworth
Grant Park, Osborne & Riverview
- Grant Park
- Grant Avenue
- River-Osborne
- Riverview
- McMillan
- Lord Roberts
We also take orders from Rockwood, Sir John Franklin, Taylor Avenue, Seasons of Tuxedo and the Assiniboine Park area. For anywhere outside our standard delivery zone, call us at (204) 488-4487 and we will let you know what we can do.
What Winnipeg Diners Say About Hi-Ball
Comments shared by guests on our Google Business Profile and TripAdvisor listing.
“My wife and I live in River Heights and Hi-Ball is our ‘go to’ Chinese restaurant. We find the food invariably excellent and the portions very generous. We highly recommend Hi-Ball to anyone looking for really good Chinese food.”
— C N, River Heights
“Take out delight. We ordered several of our favourites and everything was hot, fresh and flavourful. This is our favourite place for Chinese take out in Winnipeg.”
— Bison_B, Winnipeg
“Always fantastic. We have been ordering from Hi-Ball for years and it’s consistently great. The food is always hot and tasty and the portions are more than enough.”
— Bruce H, Winnipeg
Chinese Restaurant in Winnipeg — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hi-Ball Restaurant located in Winnipeg?
Hi-Ball Restaurant is at 421 Academy Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3N 0C1, in the River Heights neighbourhood. We are minutes from Corydon Avenue, Wellington Crescent, Grant Park Shopping Centre and Assiniboine Park, with easy access from Route 90 (Kenaston Boulevard) and Grant Avenue.
What are Hi-Ball Restaurant’s opening hours?
We open at 4:00 PM every day except Tuesday. Monday and Sunday we serve until 9:00 PM, and Wednesday through Saturday we serve until 10:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
Do you offer Chinese food delivery and takeout in River Heights?
Yes. Hi-Ball offers dine-in table service, takeout for walk-in and phone orders, and delivery across River Heights, Crescentwood, Grant Park, Riverview and the surrounding Winnipeg neighbourhoods. Order online any time or call (204) 488-4487 during opening hours.
What kind of Chinese food does Hi-Ball serve?
Hi-Ball serves classic Chinese, Cantonese and Asian cooking — the Canadian-Chinese favourites Winnipeg grew up with. Expect deep-fried appetizers, chow mein and fried rice plates, chef’s specials and combination dinners rather than modern fusion.
What are the most popular dishes at Hi-Ball Restaurant?
Our regulars order Spring Rolls, Honey Garlic Chicken Balls, Shrimp Fried Rice, Deluxe Special Chop Suey, Beef with Broccoli and Breaded Dry Veal.
How do I order Chinese food online from Hi-Ball Restaurant?
Use any Order Online button on this page to open our ordering site, choose pickup or delivery and pay online. You can also call (204) 488-4487 during opening hours to place a takeout order.
Order Classic Chinese Food in Winnipeg Tonight
Dining in, picking up or ordering delivery — Hi-Ball Restaurant brings River Heights the Cantonese classics it has counted on for years. Order online or call ahead and your Chinese takeout will be ready when you are.
Visit Hi-Ball Restaurant on Academy Road
Find us in River Heights, Winnipeg — open from 4:00 PM, closed Tuesdays.
Hi-Ball Restaurant, River Heights
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Opening Hours
- Monday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday – Saturday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Service Options
Dine-in table service · Takeout · Delivery