Updating this review a year later to reiterate everything I shared last time!…read more We enjoyed a quick lunch on the patio with the cold and hot mezza samplers. Delicious to the very last bite with flavor throughout and spices to chase. Jose was our server this round and was very attentive and friendly. He steered us in the right direction for the right amount of food for two people. Would absolutely recommend this beautiful Lebanese kitchen for appetizers, lunch and dinner we will return!

Mazahr is a Lebanese restaurant located on W 11th with a covered patio seating and a pretty big…read moreindoor seating area. My coworker and I came here on a Saturday afternoon, we got a reservation ahead of time and I'm glad we did because this place was pretty busy. We got their aperol spritz for drinks which was very refreshing, would recommend this for the summer. For food, we got their dip platter and chose their hummus, labne, and baba ghannouj. My coworker was gluten-free so they were very nice to give us some gluten free chips instead of the bread with the dips. We also got their halloumi fries which came with a pomegrante dipping sauce - I LOVED IT! The halloumi fries were cooked so well! We also got their prawns which were really fresh and delicious. I would definitely come back! Their hummus was so good, it's for sure a very authentic Lebanese spot.

I got takeout from JamJar recently and was very impressed with their portion size! I ordered the…read morefood to-go from Uber and it was ready in 15mins for pick up. I got their shawarma platter which came up to $24 including taxes and the portion was so big I had it over two meals. It was also very flavourful and came up with a lot of sides.

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!

Was in the mood for a shawarma/wrap and saw a few reviews for ZamZam so stopped by on a weekday…read morejust after they opened. They are located in an area of Kingsway has seen much development over the past few years. ZamZam is on the southside of Kingsway near the T&T so plenty of free street parking. Opted for the chicken wrap. It was pretty standard...taste and presentation were as expected. It was a good value quick lunch at $10.99. It was a positive food experience.

Tasty Middle Eastern place on Kingsway…read more Parking is available on Kingsway, as well as the side streets. The place is pretty bare bones. Grey walls, and a TV. The place is set up more for takeout, and gets pretty busy around dinner time. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The portion sizes here are surprisingly large. They use takeout containers, but they pile the food up real nice. Buddy and I were both pleasantly surprised. Special mention. The lamb shawarma was pretty tasty. Served with regular salad (lettuce), a pile of tabbouleh (parsley salad), other toppings such as pickles and jalapenos, and some pita and hummus. I did not leave hungry. Great value, great price. I would definitely come back at some point. Recommended.

Loved the veggie poutine with cauliflower. Next time I would ask for less potatoes and more…read morecauliflower. We did not see any outdoor seating so next time I think we would get it to go if it was nice outside.

This place is delicious. Flavorful, colorful and creative food. We had the Saha poutine and a Feta…read moreRoyale pita wrap. Saha poutine had tons of interesting toppings, from halloumi to tahini to fried onions. Very substantive and easy to pretend it's a bit healthier than most poutines. The fries had a good flavor but I wished they were a tiny bit crisper. The pita wrap was a stand out dish - it popped with fruit and crunch. Service was quick and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and modern with a nice indoor/outdoor space. A more casual restaurant that's great for a laid back lunch or dinner.

Dining at East is East is a unique, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a cozy…read morecultural oasis. The warm lighting, artistic decor, and relaxing ambiance set a wonderful stage for enjoying a comforting meal infused with vibrant Eastern traditions. The service was attentive and hospitable, making the meal feel smooth and inviting. The standout of the visit was the famous Silk Route Feast, which offered an incredible tasting journey alongside delicious individual bowls like the rich Chicken Masala and deeply spiced Lamb Curry.

Stopped by in a group of two for lunch for the Chai Feast. This the perfect way to sample many of…read morethe foods especially as the other person at lunch had not previously attended this dining establishment. We were seated right away and provided complimentary soy chai...so good. And then we started sampling many items from the Chai Feast. The presentation is excellent when they bring out the platter with the many dishes....and each dish has unique tastes. Always a fan of the boulani and this time the stars of the meal for me were the Creamy Mushroom & Eggplant and the Lamb Curry. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.

I had the mixed wrap with falafel & beef and it was a good portion size a delicious and filling …read more Cost about $15 . They only take cash or debit . Inside there are Only two tables that can seat 4 each . More of a takeout cafe . Service was quick

Return or not return?…read more Return, but.... Had combo plate, chicken bowl, schwarma pide. Liked both the meat and chicken, but rest of family thought the chicken was too dry. Other issue with chicken is it had skin and chunks of fat that detracted from the experience. Disliked the fact they charged to have sauce on the side vs in the food. Not cool. Menu also confusing between a platter and bowl. I was confused and literally a minute later another customer came in and asked the same question I did. What's the difference? Garlic sauce a little runny, but good. Liked their hot sauce. It's very vinegar-y and hot all at once. Pricing a bit on high side, but then again it's Vancouver.

Brought doggie to have lunch with wife and I. We sat on the patio to get one last meal outside…read morebefore it got too cold. The server was nice and polite and we were quickly served a couple glasses of water and given the menu to peruse. The interior although we did not sit inside i did see when I went in to check in. It was very nicely decorated and looked cozy. I ordered a vaziri kebab and wifey ordered a chicken curry. We also ordered for starters a kashk o bademjoon. When the food arrived they were beautifully plated and the colors amazing. I had a taste of the starter and was delighted at the texture and flavor. Very tasty. My dish of kebabs were seasoned well and the meat was moist. Every bite was delicious with a mouth full of the rice. The was a side of salad on the plate as well, get your veggies in ;) but the star of the plate is the kebab. Wife's dish was spicy for her and she ended up taking it home as she's not good with hot spice. I think the spice level for me was fine, nice kick to it. Over all very nice meal and pleasant server. When in steveston and feeling like Mediterranean food def hit this place up!

This was my first time trying Persian food, and it was an amazing experience! The food was…read moreincredibly delicious, and the service was top-notch. We kept adding to our orders, and our server accommodated us very promptly. We ordered kebabs that were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend the eggplant dip, and we also enjoyed the hummus. I tried the spicy curry chicken dish, which was really good; it had a nice kick, and I love spicy food! I read rave reviews about the chia seed lemonade, and it was just as good and refreshing as everyone said. I noticed a sign indicating that they will be relocating to a different spot in Steveston; I'll make sure to post a picture of that sign. I definitely recommend trying this place!

Nanaimo had been sorely missing something to really call their own. A dining experience that meets…read morethe expectations of living the finer life. Melange did that with wonderful food, a great atmosphere and service beyond compare in our little town. The owner took time to shake my hand and specifically took time from his duties to welcome us and thank us for coming. Who does that?

Let's start with the ambiance, it was fine. It was nice and clean…read more Service was also fine. Took a little bit of time to get menus and water. The food took quite a while to come out considering there were no more than 14 people in the restaurant. Server was nice and answered the questions we had. BBQ ribs: 3.5/5 tender and fall off the bone. The flavour was ok. The sauce was good but the meat itself wasn't flavored well without the sauce. Chicken liver parfait: 5/5 this was my highlight. Generous portion of liver. Beautifully plated with sweet, savoury, components including different textures. Bread was soft, fluffy and warm. Jamaican jerk chicken rice ice bowl: 2/5 Came a bit confusing. We had to clarify with the sever that this was indeed the jerk chicken bowl. Nothing screamed Jamaican. It was more Taiwanese fried chicken with a kicked up Tabasco sauce on top of Chinese fried rice with a bit of dry jerk seasoning sprinkled into it. Flavor wise, it wasn't bad but Jamaican jerk flavours it was not. For $26 I wanted full Jamaican flavours. Would I come back? Probably not. Would I stop people from going? Also probably not.

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.

From the friendly greeting in a gorgeous restaurant filled with happy families enjoying to the…read morefragrant food I was so pleased to be served the most delicious fall off the bone lamb and rice. It is very difficult for me to eat out as I'm allergic to garlic but for this dish I was so very delighted that my request caused no problems. The creaminess of the mango lassi divine.

Not impressed with the food. The butter chicken was too…read morethick and tomato-y. Tasted like tomato paste. The veggie biryani looked old and overcooked and again, tasted like tomato paste. The naan was flat, not fluffy. Wasted $45. On top of this, they said it would take 20 minutes. It took 40 minutes. Disappointing experience. I will not be going back. My quest to find the best butter chicken in town continues!