Oh my god this was amazing. I was greeted by one of the kindest people I have ever interacted with…read moreand was shown to a lovely patio table. I ordered a hibiscus tea while I waited for my friend. It was incredibly refreshing and flavorful, the best I have ever had. For food, we shared a bunch of stuff. We got a dip sampler with labneh, hummus, and an eggplant dip. All were fantastic and came out beautifully. They brought gluten free crackers out for me as well. The shrimp was divine. Garlicky, flavorful, so good. Will be thinking about this for a while. Definitely order sides, as the proteins just come with the protein listed unless you do a lunch special. The halloumi fries were incredible and came with an amazing sauce. Fried in a dedicated gluten free frier- amazing. The food was paired with a lovely aperol spritz, a lovely patio, and a kind and attentive server. Would go back every week if I could.

I visited this Lebanese restaurant for the first time, mainly because I wanted to find a place that…read moreserves halal meat for a friend. We went fairly late and found out that their last call was at 8:30 PM--something to keep in mind if you're planning a visit. Overall, I enjoyed the food profile, though the service could definitely be improved. It was challenging to get the server's attention, and some cutlery was missing until we asked for it. My friend and I shared the Mezza Sampler - Hot ($32), which included 2 falafel, 2 kibbeh, cauliflower, and halloumi fries. Each dish was quite good, but the highlight for me was definitely the fried cauliflower. It was served with tahini, tzatziki, and pita bread. I'd recommend this more for sharing, as it can get a bit greasy. Our other friends ordered the Lentil Soup (small - $5), served with bread crisps, and the Batata Narra ($10), which are potatoes in a tomato chilli sauce. They said both dishes were good, though the Batata Narra wasn't spicy at all.

I've wanted to try this for so long but the place is quite secluded. This is my first time trying…read moregeorgian/armenian food. First, the lamajoun is so good. It's perfectly seasoned and reminds me of pizza except with thinner crust and softer bread. I love how thin it is. The baklava isn't layered like the Turkish style ones but it's also good. I actually prefer this one since it's less sweet! The people there are friendly too :)

You'd never find it if you didn't know it was there, but maybe it's better that way because it…read moreremains a magical secret place with incredibly good Former USSR countries' dishes. It's in an industrial park, and the place has a tiny pastry area in the bottom and an upper dining room. You order in the cafe area, and the food is sent up via number system and dumb waiter (SO cool). Service was one person and two cooks, so it's not immediate, but it's all made fresh and you can taste it. My Russian friend advised me on what to get, so we went with Khinkali and Khachapuri (sans meat). We also got what is on the menu as "jingle bread" and a beef kabob wrap. I had to get some kvass and pickles, too. I would get the dumplings, wrap, and kvass again in a second. Not that everything wasn't delicious, but my stomach is only so big and I need to try everything else on the menu. Khinkali is effectively a gigantic soup dumpling (HIGHLY recommend, but don't eat the stem!), and the meat in the beef kabob was similarly spiced. I fell in love with the lavash bread - it wasn't like anything I'd ever had. It was light, flaky, and I didn't feel overloaded with bread eating it like I do with most wraps. Kvass is slightly alcoholic, and it's technically a cereal based fermented drink, so it tastes a carby. It's a bit far for me to go with any regularity, but if I'm up around the airport, I will definitely keep it on my list of places to recommend and re-visit.

Daddy's Grill has been around for ages. They're a Persian spot next to Richmond Halal Meat & Deli…read more Been twice to grab takeout, parking lot is a nightmare. Menu has 10 items (kebab platters and wraps). - Naan ($2.00) - fresh, plain - Cholo kebab ($16.99) - two ground beef skewers. Unmemorable salad and rice - Cholo vaziri ($19.99) - chicken (slightly dry) and ground beef. Platter is not a large portion Standard Persian eats at DG.

Daddy's grill is delicious! I was mostly intrigued by the name of the restaurant and when I now try…read moreit, the food is really good. This is a Persian restaurant that specializes in kebabs, and despite the variety of dishes on the menu, they have few options - chicken, ground beef, salad, grilled tomato, basmati, and naan. We got the #3. Cholo Vaziri which has both chicken and seasoned ground beef skewer served in salad and rice, so we added a naan for $2 extra to try a bit of everything. The chicken is quite juicy and the ground beef is very juicy and flavorful. Rice is perfectly cooked and the salad is refreshing. The naan is huge. The provided tzatziki sauce is quite garlicky and complements well with everything. My only complaints are minor - I'd love more tzatziki (possible with $0.75 surcharge) and parking is almost impossible and spots are very tight. Otherwise, this is an excellent restaurant

Shawarma palace is our favorite donair place! This is a must for us whenever we go to Riverport for…read moremovies, or this is the reason we go there for movies! The first time we went there, we weren't as familiar with Donair items, so we ordered the chicken shawarma platter. We were blown away by how generous their portions were, the worker kept pouring the meat onto the box along with everything else (we really thought the box wasn't able to close!). Then as we come back more often, we tried out their other items, their lamb is now our favorite. The seasonings they put into their lamb is different than ones like Donair Dude, it is much more unique. Their platter's sides are just unbeatable, garlic potatoes, hummus, salad, and pickled goods! Every time my girlfriend and I go there, we only order one platter to share, and we still can't finish it! Regardless which worker is serving you theyll all treat you generously, must try!

The place has great food and I eat there often. The chicken is moist and good portioning. The…read morerestaurant is always clean which is nice. The service is normally amazing but today there was younger male working today with a lot of attitude and very rude. This is the only downfall of the place.

Fresh, chewy pita bread served with six different dipping sauces -- such a great start to the meal!…read moreI ordered the Kafta + Kashkaval ($26.95), which is like a thin-crust pizza topped with seasoned meat and tomatoes. It was really good, and you can truly taste the freshness in every bite. I'd definitely love to come back and try another dish next time!

A great little gem in New Westminster. I would travel to another neighbourhood for this restaurant…read more Offers amazing Lebanese food and the on-site hand-made freshly baked bread is just heaven. Been here a few times and never disappoints. Service is excellent and the staff makes recommendations if we are ordering too little or too much (no way!!!). With a group of 4, we had grilled halloumi cheese, homemade pit with dips, chicken with rice, lamb shank with rice. More than enough to feed 4 hungry adults. Free side street parking. The restaurant gets busy for diner so suggest you come early (before 6pm) to avoid the line up.

The food was absolutely incredible. Growing up in the Middle East, I've always been on the lookout…read morefor truly good, home-style food, and this completely delivered. We ordered the Lahm b Ajeen w Jabneh, Zaatar w Jabneh, and the spicy chicken reinvented flatbread (which didn't even make it to a photo because we devoured it so fast). The texture, flavor, everything was spot on. The place itself is a small, cozy hole-in-the-wall with charming, authentic décor. The service was just as impressive, super quick, warm, and welcoming. I'd 100% recommend this spot without hesitation.

we came here near closing, so i'm assuming maybe it wasn't at its best, and i honestly feel kinda…read moreguilty writing this review. but i have to be honest about our experience. the food tasted really bland overall, especially the lahm bi ajeen. it didn't taste well seasoned at all and honestly tasted nothing like the versions i've had before. coming from LA, i feel like i've had a lot of really flavorful middle eastern food, so maybe my standards are higher. usually lahm bi ajeen has this rich savory flavor with warm spices, slight acidity, juicy meat, and a crispy thin crust that almost has a little char to it. this one felt flat flavor wise and the crust wasn't crispy or well baked. it lacked that depth and spice that makes the dish so addictive. maybe we just came at a bad time, but overall it was disappointing for us.

Really enjoyed our time here! I have been wanting to try this place for awhile and it was the…read moreperfect spot to bring friends to! All the staff were SUPER friendly as they explained everything well, made sure we had everything we needed and even brought over a sample of the mocktail to try at the end. We got the feast for two and added on two plates for the four of us and there was a lot of food! It was great for us to all get to try all the different dishes. We really enjoyed it!

The beet dip and cauliflower are always my favorite. They are both so flavorful and tasty. The beet…read moredip has a bit of an acidic bite to it. The cauliflower is slightly sweet and acidic due to the molasses. The pita was also really good, especially with the dip. I thought it would be too dry for my liking, but it wasn't.

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

Great food, casual vibes…read more We had the appetizer platter, chicken and lamb (which was way too much food for two people). Everything was good; the lamb and chicken were both tender and well seasoned. Service was nice but on the slower side. The vibe is relatively casual but still nice enough for a chill date. Great spot for Palestinian food, and would be happy to return

First tried ZwZ in Dubai years ago and I always wanted to go back. Was able to include a visit to…read moreBC. Worth the wait and journey. Very common Lebanese menu but better. The homemade pita is a big part of reason why. Wish the had a restaurant near me.

I really delayed going here because I wanted so many things! But shame on me because this food was…read moredelicious. I only got a few things so I will preface that I will be back, and I recommend you go with others so you can split things. Basic me got the Cheese Manousheh (traditional Mediterranean akkawi cheese manousheh spread on dough and baked) and a Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad (mix of chopped parsley paired with quinoa, diced tomato, green onion, and fresh mint with a zesty tomato lemon dressing). The Manousheh was so perfectly grilled and not overly greasy. The cheese is light and I wish I had a hot sauce to pair with it (I did at home). This was so comforting and delicious. I tore into it and used the salad as a pallet cleanser. The dressing and finally chopped parsley was so well paired. It was delicious. The place is huge and clean. Staff were friendly! I'm literally drilling thinking about my next trip!