I am so glad a coworker recommended this restaurant to me. I had no idea it was actually part of a…read morelocal chain with multiple locations, but this one happened to be just a short five-minute walk from our hotel, the Pan Pacific, making it incredibly convenient. The location itself is beautiful, situated right on the water with a modern, stylish design. We chose to sit outside, and despite it being a cool Vancouver evening, we were perfectly comfortable thanks to the outdoor heaters. The seating was especially nice, with cushioned lounge-style chairs that felt clean, comfortable, and inviting. Between the waterfront setting, cozy seating, and heaters, it was a wonderful atmosphere. To start, I ordered a frozen sangria, which is one of my favorite drinks. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly frozen, smooth, and refreshing without being overly sweet. It was garnished with a slice of orange and was one of the better sangrias I've had. We also ordered the crab dip, and it was outstanding. Honestly, it was chef's kiss perfect. I devoured almost all of it and was actually a little disappointed that my son had eaten some of the chips because I still had dip left at the end and wanted every last bite. It was creamy, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened chicken, and I was genuinely blown away. I've eaten chicken dishes all over the world, and this was some of the best chicken I've ever had. It was incredibly moist, juicy, and packed with flavor. The seasoning was excellent, and it was grilled to perfection. I wasn't expecting such a simple dish to be so memorable. The roasted potatoes underneath were delicious, and even the asparagus which I wasn't initially excited about, it worked perfectly with the dish. In fact, I ordered a side kale salad because I wasn't sure I'd enjoy the asparagus, but the entire plate came together beautifully. Every component complemented the others, creating a meal that was both flavorful and satisfying. My son ordered a burger and said it was very good as well. The restaurant does get busy, and there was a short wait when we arrived, but it was only about 10 minutes. We timed it well and were seated fairly quickly. Once seated, the service was excellent. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly despite how busy the restaurant was. Between the waterfront location, comfortable atmosphere, excellent service, and truly exceptional food, this was easily one of the highlights of our Vancouver trip. If I ever find myself back in Vancouver, I will absolutely return. This wasn't just a great meal....it was one of the best dining experiences I've had anywhere.

This place is a must try in Vancouver!…read more The vibes! The staff was great. Quick service and attentive. But the food! Wow such a great happy hour. Started with a steak carpaccio and wow was it great! One of the best I've ever had. Also shared chicken sliders, a sushi roll and tuna tartar. All of it was delicious and great sizes for happy hour. Lastly those dozen peace Bellinis amazing! We need one in vegas lol

Amazing food. Amazing service. Really nice prices too! 10/10 recommended!! Smash burger is really…read moregood. The truffle cheese steak is amazing. Also get their truffle fries! You can bundle a drink and fries for 7 bucks. Same price for whatever flavor of fries you want. Super super good!

Food was alright, decent value…read more However, I'm not sure why, but the service for us was terrible. Table that came in after us had the attention of every server the entire time. Every single thing we needed (including the drinks we ordered at the start) needed to flag someone down to accomplish it. One of the times I caught the eye of a server and she just said "ITS COMING". Amazing, I didn't know she could read my mind (she couldn't, I wanted some dipping sauces.) And now, we've been visibly done for 15 minutes an still not one time has a server voluntarily come to check on the table. I've been waiting for the bill long enough that I have written this entire review while waiting. Update. Server finally came to clear the plates, and started telling my wife what plates to hand to her. No please no nothing. Wow Don't come here unless you're just desperate for food by the beach, or unless you're part of the group of people that they seem to prefer to cater to.

We were visiting from California. We arrived on the later side of dinner. The restaurant was still…read morevery busy and full of people who appeared to be Indian/Pakistani - always a good sign. They have a big tv above the bar and above the entrance that was showing the hockey game. It's a small storefront entrance on a busy street but you couldn't hear the street noise. The food was AMAZING. We got the goat biryani, chicken tikka masala, samosas, garlic naan, mango lassi and a hot chai. Big delicious portions of everything. The service was ok, they were busy and potentially less attentive than usual. Anyway, would definitely go back again.

Had a delightful meal before leaving on our cruise. Food was delicious and service was excellent.read more

The soup for the pho is great. It's not bland and not sweet. Perfect savory taste. I love how they…read morealso give out the chili oil sauce. For the price, the portion is pretty good. I wouldn't be able to finish a bowl alone, so I shared it with a friend. The vietnamese coffee is also good and the glass looks really cute. This is one of the restaurants that have been affected by the construction nearby and I didn't really know it existed because it was covered, but it's located near Jolibee.

Hello this place absolutely terrible. I am writing this review as I sit here on 29th May arounf…read more5:15pm. Completely almost empty place and I ask the staff let my wife and I sit on the green couch and table instead of just the table she bluntly said no. However other Asian are sitting there 1-2 people no disturbances. But however she completely denied both of sitting. Terrible food service also. No etiquette of any kind

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.

I believe Saba Foods is Vancouver's first Yemeni restaurant, which is why I was soo excited to try…read morethis place! We went to their new location on Granville st. Their space is pretty big and can easily accomodate a big group. Most of their items are also family-style shareables, making it a perfect place to go in groups! We started the meal with their special Yemeni coffee, it was so different! It had a light caramel colour, wasn't too sweet but more on the acidic side. It was presented in a gold tray with their traditional Yemeni coffee kettle and dates. For starters we got their Yemeni bread (super soft and HUGE) with hummus and a fava bean dip. Both were pretty good! For mains, I got their spicy beef with hummus and their Yemeni bread. The beef was cooked very well and was certainly flavourful. My partner got their falafel platter with bread and salad. The falafels were so crispy! Last for dessert we got their khunafa, LOVED IT! Reminded me of home. Their service was very nice, they took the time to explain everything to us. I would definitely come again but maybe in a bigger group so I can get their mandi or other big shareables!

I came here to try Yemeni food for the first time and I really liked my experience! The waitress…read morewas friendly and checked in on our table often. The interior of the restaurant was also very nicely decorated. I do think Saba Foods is fancier than other places I've been to while exploring new cuisines and I personally prefer a more casual dining experience. As for the food, the portion sizes were very generous (though I did see other diners ordering individually). I shared the haneeth and saltah with a friend as well as got the kunafa and bint al sahen for dessert. The lamb was very tender and fell off the bone and the saltah came in a bubbling pot. I think the presentation of each dish was beautiful and was representative of its quality. My favourite dish was definitely the haneeth; it had a good combination of meat, rice, and vegetables. My reason for the missing star would be price point (total came around to $55 per person) as well as flavour as I'm used to having very flavorful dishes from other cuisines. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who hasn't tried Yemeni food before though!

What a pleasant dinner. We got ourselves a booth at the back of the restaurant and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The service was spot on and all the recommendations were superb. My personal favorites were the salmon curry and the dumplings with lentils. Go in a big group and get to try a little of everything! PS, the Secret Cake (tres leches) was my favorite of the entire meal. What a way to wrap up a perfectly well rounded meal.

Very ethnic spot. We went for an early dinner on a Sunday without any reservation. They could still…read moreaccomodate us on the patio but the patio directly overlooks the main road and the road noise is definitely not something we enjoyed very much. No other concern other than the road noise. We were a party of three - 2 adults and one 5-year old toddler. We ordered 4 things - 1. Mantu - very good but expensive for 4 dumplings 2, Chicken Shami Kebab - Comes with super soft buttery naan bread, Melt in the mouth kebabs and possibly the best kebab of my life. My son loved it and primarily ate most of it. 3. Uzbeki Palaw - Very good but the rice to meat ratio could be disappointing. 4. One cocktail and it was very good, very ethnically inspired. Everything was amazing. Portion sizes are small and we finished everything. Our server was so warm and advised visiting during brunch hours the next time to enjoy more kebabs given we likes it the best. Other tips! 1. Service is fairly quick. We were in and out within the hour. 2. There is street parking but finding a spot may still be challenging at any point. There is parking in the building but when we visited, the entrance to it was not working. 3. Reservations are highly recommended for weekends to be seated inside which is very chic and upscale. 4. Menu is pretty kid friendly food and none of the food was remotely spicy.

This is a delicious middle eastern food truck with a gregarious owner who is happy to help navigate…read morethe menu and make suggestions. It is located next to the busy Burrard Station. We got take away platters one beef and one chicken. Both were generous portions with lots of flavor. It was packed with care and was delicious and warm when we arrived home!

I ordered chicken rocket shawarma for late dinner. Cost was less than $10 and I was pretty full…read more Chicken is a bit dry, the wrap could be crispier but overall pretty ok. Decent for the price and relatively cheap compared to other food truck and other shawarma place. I got my order pretty quickly too.

There is free limited spot parking in the back. You have to park there and tell the server your car…read morenumber. Otherwise parking in front is paid. Heard good things about this place so thought I'd try it. Tried some dishes people mentioned. Hot and sour soup - not standard. No wood ear, bamboo, etc. Taste was ok. Mongolian beef - everybody seems to rave about this but it was nothing special. Quite salty. Bei fung tong chicken wings - presentation is very nice. Lots of fried garlic pieces to take home and mix with rice. Chicken didnt have much seasoning but it was crispy and very juicy. Cumin lamb fried noodles - quite standard. Tasty but can get this dish elsewhere for cheaper. Overall nothing really stood out in terms of taste. We went on Sunday during lunch time and it was just us and another table. I would try other dishes next time.

Very poor service. The manager was extremely rude and dismissive, with no basic courtesy or…read moreprofessionalism. The way I was spoken to made me feel uncomfortable and disrespected. Overall, the experience was disappointing and unwelcoming. I will not be returning and do not recommend this place based on how customers are treated.

We ordered a bunch of dishes to share…read more Lunch Plate Chicken: Grilled Mount Lehman chicken breast marinated in paprika, thyme, lemon [GF] Lunch Plate Lamb: lamb skewer. Grilled to perfection. [GF] Lunch Plate Prawns: Grilled to perfection with a spicy marinate Mjadra: Organic green lentils and rice with onions [VE+GF] Najib's Special: Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, served with tahini. [VE+GF] Falafel Served with hummus, house salad, pickled cabbage, and organic brown rice, as well as pita, tahini, tzatziki, and hot sauce The shrimp were perfectly cooked. The cauliflower was delicious. The lamb skewers was a touch gamey for me. All of the sauces and dips were tasty, but the tzatziki was especially a favorite.

Loved the ambiance at this Nuba in Gastown. Definitely an authentic vibe going on here. We were…read morehere for lunch, so I don't know what the vibe is like in the evenings. It would have been nice to have some Arabic or oriental music playing in the background. Maybe also some rose saboun in the bathroom would have been nice!! (Ok I'm overdoing it...just sharing my two cents!) Overall food was good, but I think service could be improved. We ordered the cold mezze sampler platter for 3, and we were a party of 4 adults. The portion was good and everything was delicious. I'm GF, and they serve the dips with lettuce for free (or you can order a side of cucumbers for a small charge). The presentation was lovely. The only thing I didn't like was after a while all of the dips just get mushed together and you kinda don't know what you're eating anymore...Also we all loved the jalapeno hummus the most. We asked for arak and it wasn't served the right way...Our server forgot to bring an extra empty glass so that we can mix the arak with water (in the proportional way that we'd like). I asked for an empty glass for mixing in addition to another drinking glass because mine was broken (crack was big and the glass should be chucked out). Server forgot to get an empty mixing glass. We ordered a taouk pita wrap, but we got served a taouk platter instead. Anyhow she just wasn't very attentive. The mixed grill mezze platter was mostly yummy except for the kafta. All of us at the table couldn't have more than a bite of it. The meat was undercooked, and the taste of the lamb was too strong and off. Definitely didn't taste like the kafta we know. The chicken and the cauliflower were delicious. I'd be tempted to try Nuba at another location and sample other things off their menu. Happy eating!!