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1. Falafel Plus
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9
(604) 677-3985
Categories:
Kosher,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Authentic Israeli falafel. They fry the falafel fresh for you as you order it. Used to be located on Broadway in Kits, and moved into this area now. They are certified kosher.
I have to say I hate what is happening to this neighbourhood though.…More »
2. Kashcool Restaurant - CLOSED
* Close to 750 lbs of meat?!?!?!?! WAAAHHH? *
Found this restaurant located in an unlikely location on a very industrial strip of Pemberton Ave. It is fairly close to my old reliable nuts, dried fruit, and Persian bakery spot called Afra (…More »
3. Jasmine Halal Meats & Mediterranean Produce
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1
(604) 879-5518
Categories:
Meat Shops,
Halal
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
* Middle Eastern foods, and a whole lot more! *
I've passed by this spot many times and never went inside. What a mistake! There is such a lovely selection of products here and they are really reasonably priced.
They have a nice selection of Persian…More »
4. Mangal Kiss Mid-East BBQ
Vancouver, BC
Categories:
Barbeque,
Middle Eastern,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Great Israeli style shishlik cart *
The foodcart scene in Vancouver is a fairly mixed bag with a lot of places providing mediocre quality food at highly inflated prices for street food.
Mangal Kiss bucks the trend and actually provides good value…More »
5. Lonsdale Kabob
North Vancouver, BC V7M
(604) 987-2224
Category:
Persian/Iranian
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* "Spoon tender" lamb *
Got back for another go at the grilled lamb. Just as delicious as always. And this time they even served a knife (which wasn't needed at all).
The lamb is literally spoon tender, nicely crusted with a slight caramelization,…More »
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5/1/2009 First to Review
* If you ever wondered where to get a saran wrapped quarter of an onion served in a restaurant, do… Read more »
6. Zaatar Mediterranean Hummus Bar
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B7
(604) 800-8489
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Kosher
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Great Kosher Israeli snack bar *
Israeli food is not very widespread in Vancouver, with only a few little spots. Zaatar is now added to the list, with its Kosher kitchen dishing out some very authentic tasting Israeli casual food.
The hummus was…More »
7. Laleh Bakery
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1R5
(604) 986-6364
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* Short and sweet *
This little bakery tucked away on a side street in North Vancouver makes for a perfect milestone review (#900).
They have a beautiful selection of both Persian and European sweets, as well as a selection of dried fruits and nuts.…More »
8. Tibisti Foods & Grill
Vancouver, BC V5P 3Y8
(604) 737-1000
Categories:
Halal,
Grocery,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
* Caveman grunt revisited *
Clearly the weather lately has put me into a caveman meat mood.....Latest installment......
Um....Lamb.....Lamb.....
Mirqas juicy.....
Click click.....http://www.yelp.ca/b iz_photos/o4Z_OBJtwBfMv03ElF7J…More »
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2/11/2011
* Addictive *
Clearly this place has addictive qualities as I went back for lunch again!
Today I… Read more »
9. Afra Bakery & Market
North Vancouver, BC V7P 2S3
(604) 987-7454
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ethnic Food,
Persian/Iranian
* Wander into the back for a pleasant surprise *
Ok, the front has all of the wonderful products I've yelped about before.
Today I finally wandered into the back, that previously looked like the staff area to me. But it is the actual bakery.
There…More »
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11/5/2008 First to Review
Persian bakery and small market in an odd location on a rather industrial road. But they have an… Read more »
10. Nancy Bakery
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3A5
(604) 987-5544
Categories:
Persian/Iranian,
Grocery,
Bakeries
* Convenient and fairly priced Persian market *
I've passed by this little market many times without giving it a second thought. Today I figured I should finally pop in and check it out.
What I found was a very pleasant little Persian market with a…More »
11. Cafe Nuba
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
(604) 568-6727
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Lebanese
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
* Manoushe! *
I hadn't popped by this newer location of Nuba for a while, and decided to go in for lunch today. They re-did the system since the last time I was there and now have table service instead of ordering at the counter.
They now have a…More »
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3/15/2010 First to Review
* A third location for this local favourite *
I'm glad the folks at Nuba are doing well, and have… Read more »
12. The Nuba Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N9
(778) 371-3266
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
This is a wholesome Lebanese casual eatery. A step above the majority of other similar type places in Vancouver. Their housemade hot sauce is a welcome addition to many of their dishes. The way they really differentiate themselves is the freshness…More »
13. Chicken World
Vancouver, BC V5P 2Z2
(604) 322-0059
Categories:
Chicken Wings,
Halal,
Fast Food
* Halal fried chicken - done right *
Catty corner from the KFC at the corner of Knight and 49th this little hole in the wall with 2 tables serves up halal fried chicken, and lives up to the KFC marketing promises which never seem to come true of,…More »
14. Zeitoon Restaurant
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J5
(778) 340-1500
Category:
Persian/Iranian
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* Modern Setting - Classic Persian Flavours *
Zeitoon, located in the heart of the Lonsdale Persian community, offers a modern setting for some classic Persian flavours. They have an extensive Persian menu (Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)…More »
15. Nuba Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Just like on Seymour - but with more space and table service! *
I like this space. At lunch time it has all of the same food (and at the same quality) as the smaller Nuba on Seymour (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), but has more of a restaurant feel…More »
16. Anatolia's Gate Restaurant
* The Turkish breads are still the highlight *
I love the various fresh Turkish breads they bake after you order here. They are really the highlight of the menu for me.
On my latest meal I ordered the chicken shish platter. The meal started off…More »
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7/29/2009
* Amazingly good fresh baked Turkish pide *
Ordered the lamb shish which was served on top of a fresh… Read more »
17. Al Haldmain Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 689-8163
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
* Saudi Surprise! *
What looked like a fairly standard falafel joint turned into more of a full service restaurant with items from Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. They were out of most of the Saudi specialties so we had some fairly standard items - but…More »
18. Falafel Maison
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
(604) 801-6450
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Best Japanese Shawarma in Vancouver *
(Record scratch)
No, this isn't the Shawarma version of Japadog. But it is plopped right in the middle of the new strip of Japanese food outlets (Gyudonya, Beard Papa, Kushi Box, and the soon to open Japa Dog…More »
19. Bada Bing Food Truck
* Halal cheesesteak specialist *
This newish food truck did quite a respectable job on the cheesesteak I ordered. They seem to have moved from their spot on Robson to the Northwest corner of Thurlow and Robson.
The cheesesteak was served on a soft…More »
20. Babylon Café
I want to thank Kath R for letting me know about this Babylon opening up and the little secret of them having lahmajeen. I have visited twice now - with the second visit being for lunch today.
The couple that operates the place is really really…More »
21. Yaas Bazaar
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J9
(604) 990-9006
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Persian/Iranian,
Grocery,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
Persian grocery with an excellent selection of dried fruits and nuts, Persian yogurt, and a counter that serves hot meals featuring halal meats. The kubideh kabob, barg kebob, and lamb kabob are my favourites. Most dishes served with saffron…More »
22. European Delicatessen
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N3
(604) 688-3442
This is a very convenient little shop that has both a deli counter and a wide variety of packaged goods. They have a nice selection of deli items like hummus, cheeses, olives, and the like. It also is a good place to pick up Persian flatbread,…More »
23. A la Turca Market & Delicatessen
Burnaby, BC V5J 1C6
(604) 569-3401
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Cheese Shops,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
* Turkish market *
This little convenience store sized market specializes in Turkish products. There is a nice variety of both packaged goods and deli type items with a large selection of cheeses and sausages.
They have a sandwich special at the back…More »
24. Saffron Pizzeria - CLOSED
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H8
(604) 986-3331
Categories:
Pizza,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* Pizza place with a Middle Eastern twist *
This is a new spot in the old Karla's Brooklyn Pizzeria location.
They have some nice Middle Eastern twists on the menu including lahmajun and donairs. Sadly they were out of lahmajun when I was there, but I…More »
25. Mr. Shawarma
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M4
(604) 569-1644
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
* New shawarma and salad spot *
Passed by today and noticed that PHAT closed, and was replaced by Mr. Shawarma. A quick look in the window and the salads and pita toppings all looked really fresh, so we stopped in to try it out.
The chicken shawarma…More »
26. Homa Market
Vancouver, BC V6G
(604) 669-4924
Categories:
Persian/Iranian,
Fruits & Veggies,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: West End
* A metaphor for Vancouver *
This market is a perfect metaphor for the cultural mix of Vancouver. The US always talks about a melting pot of cultures - where everything gets melted down into some joint stew. Before it gets melted it is still in…More »
27. Marmalade Kitchen & Bar - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 689-7800
Categories:
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
* Caveman grunt *
Um....Burger.....Burger.....
Clicky click....http://www.yelp.ca/bi z_photos/9sYtmnfpje1M6dTPa_q1s g?select=5uDdSln5VzGBBoZZUCBKs w
Meat juicy......
Persian spice delicious......
Ummmm....Ummmmm....Ummmmm.....
Back to warmth of cave.....More »
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1/9/2009
I'm going to have to give Marmalade an upgrade on the stars to a 4. But I should clarify and say… Read more »
28. Meat Shop & Deli
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H8
(604) 983-2020
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* Inexpensive Persian market *
You've just got to love when the name of a business is so direct and honest!
North Vancouver has a nice selection of Persian food, and this mid-sized shop is one I hadn't wandered into before. I found a large butcher…More »
29. Basil Pasta Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 568-3106
* Israeli Italian fast food *
This new restaurant is a nice fast food alternative that apparently originated in Israel. (And the guy working the cash register had a distinct Israeli accent.)
Consider it the pasta equivalent of a good fro-yo shop…More »
30. Phoenix Fast Food
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 684-1714
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
* Everything is relative *
Ok, 4 "relative" stars. Comparison group - other eateries in the Granville Island Market. This would likely be a 3 star in a neighbourhood with decent donairs. But when on the island, choice is more limited......
When I…More »
31. Istanbul Topkapi Food - CLOSED
Made it back today again and they thankfully had not had a party the night before this time! The same kind gentleman was working. He seems really nice.
Got the lahmacun (Turkish pizza) and coban salad. The lahmacun was good, although it could…More »
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2/28/2009
Ok, the lahmacun and pide were calling me and I decided to take the plunge to venture down to… Read more »
32. Falafel King Restaurant
Decent, reliable, consistent. Those are the hallmarks of good fast food. Bonus points when the fast food is healthy (relatively - at least it has veggies!).
The lamb pita is my favourite here - slices of lamb (prepared in a similar way to gyro…More »
33. Donair King Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 685-8723
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Middle Eastern,
Donairs
Neighbourhood: West End
The West End has an unbelievable number of donair and falafel shops. This one goes the extra step and puts your finished wrap onto a little George Forman style grill which crisps up the outside. This is a nice touch. The food isn't fancy, and if I…More »
34. Happy Donair
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R4
(604) 568-2928
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Do-It-Yourself Food
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
* Balkan fast food *
The bright red sign outside (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) advertised, "Balkan Style Food" so I had to pop in to this new spot.
The menu was a fairly typical donair spot menu, with the exception of kebache on the menu. So I, of…More »
35. Inn Cogneato
Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC V7T 1B7
(604) 925-0201
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
* Persian diner *
Following on my semi-recent reviews of a Peruvian cafe in a car wash, a cantina in a yoga studio, a diner in a butcher shop, and a cyclist hangout cafe, here is another "fusion" place. A diner with a Persian food section of the…More »
36. Moon Star Bistro Cafe
Burnaby, BC V5J 1C6
(604) 568-1600
* Turkish cafe *
This little cafe was a welcome surprise. They offer a small selection of freshly baked Turkish items such as baklava, and böreks.
I had the beef börek for lunch, which was served with a side of a nice thick Turkish yogurt. The…More »
37. Crispy Poulet
* Halal fried chicken *
This little unassuming spot serves up made to order fried chicken using Halal meat. They don't start preparing it until you order, so it isn't warmed over. They warn you when you order, to make sure you understand there is a…More »
38. Tapas & Pitas
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(604) 558-1003
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Middle Eastern,
Greek
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
* West coast style pitas *
This little cafe/pita shop has some very West Coast style pita wraps. I ordered the gyro pita and it came with a side of Caesar salad as well.
The salad was a bit overdressed for my liking so that it was a little soggy. …More »
39. Downtown Donair Kebab
Vancouver, BC V6E 4L7
(604) 336-1044
Categories:
Persian/Iranian,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: West End
* Persian and donairs fused *
Another "fusion" of cuisines in this former Quiznos location. Half of the menu is the standard donair spot menu. I skipped right over that to the Persian items on the menu.
I ordered the lamb kebab plate. Photo: …More »
40. Golestan Bakery
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J3
(604) 990-7767
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
Golestan bills itself as a "French and Persian Bakery." They have a nice mix of traditional Persian sweets and more European style pastries. I tried out the baklava which was made with a mixture of pistachios and almonds. The dough was not as…More »
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