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    Al Basha Original

    3.8 (10 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Alisha W.

    Can visit this Richmond diner when craving a shawarma. They also serve food platters that would look good for hosting a big group or to bring to potluck. Pro: Food taste seem authentic and its ambiance seem true to its culture Con: Food wait time could be long; this is a self-service spot with no table service and they get a lot of takeout orders. Could be harder to get the staff's attention if you can't speak their native language. Food notes: I would visit this spot if craving a shawarma when in the neighborhood but this is probably not a place I would write my friends or venture across town to visit.

    Rosemarie C.

    Food as Always ... very good . Fast and attentive service . Nice tine place, cute decor .

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    Benz P.

    My friend recommended this place and I'm glad I came to check it out. Service was friendly and the food was tasty. Would definitely recommend the Arabic Shawarma- it comes with fries a nice variety of 3 different salads. Glad to see more ethnically diverse foods in Richmond!

    Arabic chicken shawarma with fries and cole slaw.

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    Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen - Lebanese coffee with sugar

    Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen

    4.7(79 reviews)
    9.2 kmSouth Granville, Fairview Slopes

    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.

    Really great authentic Lebanese spot in Vancouver! Everything tastes super fresh, and the portions…read moreare generous. Loved the hummus and tabbouleh -- both packed with flavor and that bright, tangy freshness you want. The mixed grill was huge, definitely enough to share. Service was friendly and quick, and they were happy to adjust things to our preferences. Honestly, this might be one of the best Lebanese/Middle Eastern places in B.C. The menu focuses on real, sit-down dishes instead of the usual street food, which is a nice change. Clean, comfortable space -- overall a great find if you're craving authentic Lebanese

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    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.

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    We wandered in here while exploring Vancouver and I'm so glad we did. One of the best Indian dining…read moreexperiences I've ever had. Inside the vibe is very cozy, with warm lighting and welcoming staff. They offered us chai tea samples while we waited to be seated. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the menu has a large variety of small dishes you can mix and match, so you're able to try a good amount of different foods. Overall a very delicious meal.

    The atmosphere- dimmed orange lighting, exotic wooden interiors, and the soul-stirring sound of…read morelive music- immediately transported us to a cozy oriental cave. We were greeted with a warm embrace and a comforting welcome drink of chai tea paired with delicious finger foods. ​The Dine-Out menu was impressively extensive. While we initially struggled to choose just one salad, one soup, one cold mezze, and three mains, we were thrilled to learn it functioned like a Mediterranean All You Can Eat--allowing us to order more dishes as we went. We felt like kids in a candy store, eager to explore the vibrant, exotic flavours. The mango-infused dishes were a standout! ​The service was impeccable. One server even followed us outside just to hand us cardamom cookies for the road. Many restaurants treat Dine Out as a budget-set menu, but East is East used it to truly showcase their best work. We left with new favorites and a plan to return very soon.

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    4.7(117 reviews)
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    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.

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