Palestinian food is vibrant in colour and texture (think crispy salads, creamy dips and soft meats)…read moreand earthy in flavours and spices (like olive oil, sumac) And my favourite part is it's deeply communal! Where to find such a treasure? At Taman: Fine Palestine Cuisine. Been here many times over the past 12 years and never been disappointed. What is not right, they will make it right. The dynamic duo of the husband and wife makes authentic Palestinian food. I say their whole menu is delicious. Some of my favourites are the crispy cauliflowers, appetizers to share, Falafel, Lamb Shanks with Freekeh, and Chicken Kebab with Mujaddarah

My friends brought me here for my birthday as this is one of the restaurants I have been wanting to…read moretry. We started with appetizer the platter with kibbeh, which is like a samosa and fattosh salad which is like a fresh salsa salad. I ordered Lamb shanks with grape leaves on the server's recommendation. The stuffed grape leaves indeed paired well with the shank. Another friend had the shank with cabbage rolls. Another friend ordered the kebab. It was a bit try and had wished to order the shank instead. Another ordered roast lamb shoulder and another couple ordered the whole sea bass. They liked the sea bass and it was enough for 2 to share. To finish off the meal, I ordered the anise tea. It was very fragrant but light so need time to steep to bring out the flavour. The Arabic coffee was like Turkish coffee with cardamom added. Both very interesting and the server was telling us all about health benefits of anise tea esp with osmanthus flower and was so nice she even brought out the flower for us to see and smell. We tried 2 different desserts- Kunafah, and Nammourah. Overall it was not only a lovely meal but also educational! lol.

Had a fantastic meal at Kypriaki in North Vancouver! They currently have special 50th anniversary…read morepricing available on their dog friendly patio until the end of June, which made for an even better experience. I ordered the chicken souvlaki (without the pita), which was naturally gluten free and absolutely delicious. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generously portioned. The service was exceptional from start to finish, and the owner even came out to check on guests, which added such a personal touch. If you're looking for great Greek food, excellent hospitality, and a patio where your pup is welcome, Kypriaki is definitely worth a visit!

Oh I'm still drooling thinking about the buttery soft lamb! Everything was so well made! Tasty,…read moreperfectly seasoned, fresh ingredients! Service was genuine and on point. Friendly and knowledgeable staff attended to our every need while dining. It looked and felt like we walked into someone's cozy and welcoming home. Free 90min covered parking in the back. Remember to register your vehicle. What's keeping this review from becoming a 5-star review is upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately overwhelmed with smoke (like bbq smoke) my eyes were stinging all night from it.

We came here on a Saturday night with reservations. They have a big screen as well as a live music…read morelater in the night. Dolma and borek - both were pretty standard and not bad. But I wouldn't get it again next time Urfa kebab - this was my favourite. The beef is super flavourful and soft. I love both rices in all of the dishes. The bread was also strangely addicting. Would DEFINITELY recommend this dish Lamb sis kebab - the lamb wasn't super lamby which is good for people who are scared of the lamb flavoyr. It was a bit chewy and dry. Wouldn't get it again Fish salmon kebab - too dry but I liked the smokiness to it Mix doner on rice - the meats were both really dry. Wouldn't get it again Service - food came fast and they checked on us multiple times Atmosphere - lots of people kept coming in and out but it wasn't loud at all. They started live music at around 7pm. Overall I felt like the food was okay. It's great for big groups as they have huge tables. The price was also a very cost efficient

We went to Saray Turkish Cuisine for Valentine's dinner and overall had a really great experience!…read more Appetizer: Cigar Börek - Crispy phyllo rolls stuffed with cheese and parsley, served with garlic sauce. Absolutely dynamite!!! Crispy, cheesy, and addictive. My dish: Alinazik Kebab - Grilled lamb over sauced grilled eggplant and yogurt, served with salad and bread. The lamb was insanely flavourful and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the mashed eggplant though (which surprised me because I usually love eggplant). It was okay, just not my thing this time. My husband's dish: Ground Beef Pide - Savoury flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh herbs, and sesame seeds. This was excellent -- super tasty and satisfying. My son's drink: Ayran - A traditional salty yogurt drink with mint. Not a hit with him Too salty and sour for his taste, but we appreciated the experience of trying something new. The servers kindly brought him a Coke instead and didn't charge us, which was really nice. My son's dinner: Adana Kebab (spicy) - Skewered spicy ground beef with rice, bulgur, salad, and bread. Fantastic!!! The beef was fresh and flavourful, and the rice and bulgur were soooo good. Service & atmosphere: It was pretty packed for Valentine's Day, so service was a bit hit and miss and slower than usual -- but totally understandable. The atmosphere made up for it, especially with the live Turkish music. It genuinely felt like being on vacation for the night, and I loved that feeling. Overall: Definitely worth the wait. Great food, great vibes, and a fun dining experience for the whole family.

The service is very responsive and courteous . Food is good , shall be returning.If your in new…read morewest and want Greek cuisine check them out .

If you manage to reserve a window set, the. Iew is spectacular…read more Our dinner was excellent and the service was. Very good. A good local favourite.

I recently had a chance to visit Nuba in Kitsalano for a friend birthday celebration. The place has…read morea great ambience especially for evening . Food is absolutely delicious. Enjoyed feast of dips with veg mezzo platter, falafel, halloumi cheese, fried cauliflower a bit tangy but nice, pita breads and garden falafel. Everything was fresh, hot , right level of spice . Service is quick as well . If you are looking to try Lebanese cuisine this is the place to be. It offers a lot of vegetarian options as well. They have good quantity as well in their servings. We stayed a bit late than the closing hour and the restaurant was very accommodating on that. I liked this one better than the one in gastown. Recommend it highly.

Food is usually good here, but this place has suffered more from shrinkflation than any other…read moreVancouver restaurant I can think of. When I have a meal for two here and not just some appies, we're looking at $60 to $70 without drinks, before tax and tip. At the current price point, a full meal at Nuba is competing with Michelin star restaurants and other places aiming to hit the same level of quality. I liked this place a lot 5 years ago, but the combination of high prices and tiny portion sizes makes Nuba a pass for me nowadays. The food is still fairly good, but for the money, there are a lot of places I'd rather eat.

Love Chelo! Brought to you by the same folks who own Persia Foods, Chelo is a welcome addition to…read morethe Persian food scene in north van. Until recently, I've only ever had takeout from here, but dined in a few weeks ago for a party and it was fantastic. The portion sizes and price point are great and the koobideh is always on point. We haven't had any bad experiences with the koobideh being undercooked like others have. The barg is also quite tasty and I could slather mast o moosir on just about anything. Service is good and speedy and the restaurant has a nice casual vibe. Will continue to eat Persian food here if they stay consistent.

Excellent customer service, knowledgeable about gluten free, pleasant personality, delicious food,…read moreespecially the olives.

My husband wanted to try the new Shiok Express stall that had recently opened up in the Lougheed…read moremall food court, so we went to have lunch there together. The menu at Shiok Express is limited and heavy on meat, which doesn't work so well for me as I'm Pescatarian. Consequently, we made a stop at Golden Pita just outside Lougheed Mall so that I could grab something there for my lunch while my husband would eat food from Shiok Express. It's a small restaurant but there are a few tables there if you'd like to sit and eat there. They've got one of those things that stands upright and rotates while holding a big chunk of meat on it. That's something I used to enjoy back when I was a meat eater. It definitely caught my husband's eye. If he hadn't already been set on eat at Shiok Express that day, I think he would have ordered some kind of meat dish from Golden Pita, so he could have the meat carved freshly from that rotating thingy...(I really need to figure out the proper word for that thingy!) I ordered the Vegan Special which came with 3 pieces of falafel, a spinach pie, stuffed grape leaf, tabbouleh salad, rice, pita bread and hummus and tahini dips. This was a wonderful meal and I highly recommend it. Even the rice was tasty. This one order gives you so much variety. The only thing I didn't like was the tabbouleh salad. There was too much parsley in this salad. Everything else was delicious and I really hope to go back there again sometime! Service: Fair Parking: Plentiful and free. Location: Convenient. Lots of shops and places to eat both at Lougheed Mall and in the surrounding area.

Excellent tasting foods created with love…read more We just had two funerals supplied with this food all were quite happy to enjoy the Mediterranean flavours Hats off to the chef

Lunch on a Tuesday, had the roast lamb and it was the bomb!…read moreGreat value for the meal. Stephano was hilarious. The Xmas decor is beyond belief!I'm good

We were craving Greek food and have been to other places near us so we decided to go a little…read morefurther. This place has lots of room, even a dance floor and live band/music. We got there around 6pm and a band came on stage around 7pm. The staff are great, they are energetic, looks like they enjoy working there and friendly. We haven't had calamari for a while so we ordered that as an appy. I ordered the roast lamb and my wife ordered the beef souvlaki. The lamb was tender and well seasoned. The potato and rice were a little bland, not the usual tangy/lemony flavor for the potato. The beef was a little dry but still good. The main dishes came with potato, rice, salad. The pita bread was so soft and moist. It was probably the best one I've had at a greek restaurant. We wanted to eat it all but we had to save room for our food. They have two entrances, the main one on Columbia St and the back one on Clarkson.