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

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.

Over charged me . Food was okay but wouldn't be back. Asked for the 12.99 deal charged me sixteen…read morethen gave me 4$ in quarters . No 10% off just NO THX

After seeing a local YouTuber eat some delicious looking food here, you know we had to add it to…read moreour list of places to try during our first visit to Canada. We were greeted by what I assume was the owner (as I also saw him featured prominently in the YouTube video) and took a seat at a table in this relatively small seating area. I kinda had an idea of what I wanted so I started to order.. that is, until the owner told me that he recommended something else on the menu instead. I'd be lying if I said this didn't catch me off guard a bit and even rubbed me the wrong a little, mostly because I had my mind set on what I wanted but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and accepted his recommendation. Again, I'll admit that I was a little pessimistic during the wait. I told my girlfriend that I hoped the Philly was as good as he thought it was because if not, I was going to be severely disappointed and my review would highlight that. I gotta say, great call from the gentleman. The Philly wasn't the most traditional I've ever had but it was a very yummy variation with nice textural differences that made it an abundantly enjoyable experience. The meat was cooked very well, the cheese was gooey, the fried onions gave it a great crunchy bite and that sauce was a scene stealer. All in all, what started off as a bit of an uncomfortable experience ended in one of our favorite dinner outings of our trip. The only extra detail that I'd like to share to the owner is to update his menu highlighting his personal recommendations so people lean towards those more. I like to take recommendations and ask for them consistently but maybe others wouldn't have appreciated it and could've taken it a bit out of context.

Came for a friends birthday celebration, turns out we weren't the only ones, and had a great time!…read moreThe menu is straight forward and most of us opted for the Chai Feast - great deal and variety to choose from! I had tried almost everything on the menu but have to admit that the vegetarian options reigned supreme over the meat options. I left extremely full and satisfied. Really appreciate how the refills come quick and in smaller portions! This way you get to try everything! Service was great and I will definitely be back for Friday/Saturday live music!

Went out for dinner with my friends and this was a very unique experience. The Broadway location is…read morebeautiful, it's very open and they had entertainment when we went on a Thursday night. I love how you can get unlimited servings with the platter and can try different options each time. The Service was prompt and our server was checking in with us routinely to get refills.

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!

Amazing amazing place. Beautiful setting right in coal harbour, next to Stanley park, with…read moreexcellent, patient, warm wait staff and lovely jazz music playing the whole night. My wife and I came here for our anniversary dinner and we were delighted. We ordered the Chefs Special Sampler for 2 - basically giving us a sampler of everything on the menu for $90 per person. We were really really full and couldn't finish it all. Highlights: - Chickpea Fetteh: warm delightful mixture of ground meat, chickpea sauce, with soaked pita at the bottom and crispy stuff in it. It just explodes with flavour and texture. - dip sampler: the hummus and eggplant mutabbah were really good but that pocket pita bread was out of this world good. Even the tabbouleh was good and my wife normally hates that. - the lamb tartare was AMAZING. It was kneaded so soft that it was practically a paste. When you combine it with the nuts and red spicy sauce and eat it with bread the combo is winning. - grilled Kibbeh and regular kibbeh - both really delightful - the grilled meat plate was great. In particular the chicken with the garlic tahini was really flavourful. The kabob mushrooms and peppers on top of smoked baba ganoush was soo good. Loved the smoke flavour. They finished by serving us baklava sampler which was all really good. From start to finish this is an experience for the ages.

I'm a big fan of Lebanese food. We often have it for lunch. Because Yasma is only open for dinner,…read morewe lived here for a couple of years before we got around to trying it. But I'm sure glad we did. The flavors here are at a complexity level above any Lebanese food that I've had elsewhere. Even the common dishes, such as hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabbouleh, all contain ingredients and spices that make them stand out and add a terrific level of complexity. For example, the tabbouleh includes not just interesting seasonings but also pomegranate seeds. It was not the only dish that was served with the addition of pomegranate. There was also a delightfully spicy sauce that seemed to be comprised of both pomegranate and harissa. The chef's tasting menu is a terrific way to sample most of the dishes on the menu. Our favorites turned out to be most of the cold course dishes that were served in the first of three rounds. This included: - Hummus - Baba ghanoush - Tabbouleh - A spice tray with a selection of olives As you would expect from a high-end Lebanese restaurant, the pitas are perfectly puffed and delicate. The hot dishes included lamb and chicken and were served on the traditional garlic sauce. The tasting menu concluded with an assortment of bite-sized pieces of baklava. If there was one shortcoming, it was the wine list. The white wines seemed to be of a singular note, although they were offered from four different countries. Unfortunately, they were out of the French Chardonnay, so I might be inclined to bring my own bottle the next time, assuming they have a corkage fee.

We had a chicken shawarma plate and shared it with two people…read more Everything was perfect. The hot sauce is spicy so we got it on the side. Chicken was delicious. Garlic sauce, pickles and Hummus all came together to make it perfect. So tired and hungry I forgot to take a pic. This is inside the library square off the ramp on the second level. Nice people. Fast service. Delicious food. I'd definitely come here again.

We just wanted something to eat before we went to the library and found this cozy little…read moreMedittaranean place. I ordered a chicken shawama sandwich with sides, and it was really good. Service was good too.

This place is FIRE. Honestly, probably some of the best Persian food I've had in Vancouver. The…read morehype is real. Food is made fresh and comes in large portions, of which I am not against. We came on a weekday night so we were seated right away. Took away a star since it took a while to order and get our food, even more the family that came after got their food before us even when they ordered after! Forgiven since they were there for their child's birthday! Food is honestly top notch, it doesn't leave you with that over salted and MSG bloated feeling after most regular Donair spots. Will definitely mark this down as my future go to spot for "quick" and good Persian food! Also super cool to see the chef bbq your food through a see through window!

Sahel does not disappoint! I've been here a couple of times now and each time the quality of food…read morehas been consistent and definitely yumalicious! Instead of eating at the restaurant, we opted for take outs and did it picnic style so that my little rascal can enjoy the food as well. I see the same staff member everytime I go and she's very friendly. I was drawn to their hot food counter, particularly the delicious looking potatoes yelling at my name, again. I'm a huge fan of Middle Eastern style potatoes and Sahel's version is great. They were cooked to perfection and smelled fragrant. I was worried that the kebabs and lamb would be too hard for my daughter but she munched right through! I love the interior as it feels relaxing. You can also tell that the owner spent effort with the interior decoration. The color scheme is appealing as is their usage of live plants. This is my second review of the restaurant and I still give them 5 stars. I've had a pleasant experience every time I visit Sahel~!

Stopped by for a late lunch and had to get a Doner because these aren't available in the states…read more--or at least the places I've gone/lived. I enjoyed it but there wasn't as much sauce in the doner compared to the donair dude so it was just a bit less flavorful but still good because the meat was better here. Inside it was super humid and hot so we opted to eat at one of the two available tables outside and people watched a bit.  ~~Parking: Metered street parking available. Though I'm not sure about the side streets and if those residential streets are free.  ~~Service: Good. The person making the doner was nice. Not much interaction otherwise but I like when it's quick and efficient.  ~~Return: Yes

This place made me terribly ill the next day. All day. Beware if you care about your healthread more

This is an update to my previous 3 star review almost two years ago…read more Several times we've been recently ordering takeout the kabobs have been so dry and overcooked we had to chuck it in the bin half way. Like trying to swallow cardboard. It makes it even worse when every single time we've instructed them to cook it juicy and every time they overcook it. So, 0 for Food. 0 for Service. Time has taken you to Disaster's Door. Never going back.

I visited Khaghan Restaurant this past Sunday with four friends, and unfortunately, I experienced…read morefood poisoning shortly after our meal. This is a serious health and safety issue that I felt compelled to report. When I called the restaurant to inform them of what happened, I encountered unprofessional customer service. I simply asked for the staff member's name to know who I was speaking with--a basic customer service standard--and she initially refused to provide it. Only after insisting did I learn her name was Zynab. When you're dealing with a potential food safety issue, professional and transparent communication is essential. The reluctance to provide basic information and the dismissive attitude made an already distressing situation worse. I hope the restaurant takes food safety seriously and reviews both their food handling procedures and customer service training. No one should have to go through this experience.