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.

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!!

If you are looking for a solid donair after a night of drinking with your buddies this place is…read moregreat! Food is pretty high quality for a quick late night snack. Service was good as well even though they deal with so many drunk people every night hahah. All in all it is good and would recommend!

Friendly staff and food together quickly. Ordered the kofte wrap and it was sooo flavourful!! The…read moresauces really took everything to the next level! Loved that it was jam packed with veggies too!

I genuinely don't understand the 3.9 rating. Hydra Estiatorio deserves so much better, and I'm…read morewriting this review to help correct that. From the moment we sat down, the experience was something special. They start you off with warm, grilled bread alongside a gorgeous pool of fresh olive oil, and here's the touch that sets the tone for the whole evening: the oregano garnishing that oil is cut tableside from a live plant. It's a small detail, but it tells you everything about how much this kitchen cares. We went all in on the menu and have zero regrets. The spread platter was outstanding, multiple dips, beautifully presented with soft bread, each one distinct and well-crafted. The warm marinated olives were rich and aromatic, the kind of thing you keep reaching back into. The calamari was perfectly fried, light, crispy, served with a creamy tzatziki dipping sauce. For mains, the whole lobster with fries was a showstopper, generous, fresh, and served with clarified butter and a tangy sauce. The halibut was elegant and delicate, plated with roasted vegetables and large capers in a way that felt genuinely refined. The cocktails and drink program held up beautifully throughout the meal too. This is the kind of restaurant that makes a night feel like an occasion. The food is thoughtful, the ingredients are clearly quality, and the atmosphere delivers. And Yuri, our waiter, was absolutely fantastic. If you're on the fence because of that rating -- ignore it. Go.

Went in because of the name reminded me of James Bond or avengers…read more Looks small a quaint from the street, has an amazing upstairs with high ceilings Food was amazing. I don't usually eat octopuses for sentient reasons but I can say it gave its life for a worthy cause here Not an eggplant or pita fan either but the couple next to us ordered it and it looked so good I had to have it Lamb was probably the best I've had outside of nyc It was so good we cancelled dinner reservations at our other favorite place

Pleasantly surprised I was!…read more I was not expecting this much delightfulness in my mouth - Doner Stop rocked it for me! On a real whim moment - a friend I was going into town with was carrying on past this joint & said - hey you have to try this Doner - it's good. Oh why not - I said. I popped in & walked around checking out the setup & noticed the freshness & cleanliness right away. I like the decor as well - neat high tables & wood finishing. DS is still a baby - having just opened up 3 months ago. I met the boss & we chatted up a storm. He's a cool guy who's been in Vancouver for over 10 years - originally from Turkey! Ok - you had me at Turkey!!! He recommended the chicken Doner & wow oh wow did this taste of heaven go down or what. The tender halal chicken & Tabouli salad & ingredients as well as added sauces including hot sauce - Mama Mia!!! Heads up for anyone popping in over the next few weeks - the boss has plans for Kebabs & is strategizing how to work in a new grill etc etc. He's real excited about this venture & said I have to come back at the end of February when he hopes to have completed setting up. Sounds awesome - I will definitely be going back! Oh make sure that when you go to DS - show boss the picture of my Doner & tell him to grill it exactly like in the pic!!! You won't be disappointed!

I had the chicken rice plate and it was good. The portion was decent (huge if you are not hungry)…read more It was filled with plenty of fresh veggies, including eggplant. Yums. The chicken doner was one of the best I had so far. It was flavorful on its own, with a slight crisp on the edges of the meat. It was not dry and was just right. I got to try several of the sauces and my favorite would be the garlic tzatziki and the cilantro. I didn't really like the doner sauce which was essentially ketchup, mayo and mustard. It was too rich for me. It is a self serve place, where you place the order and then wait to pick up the food. Feta cheese was extra cost which was not stated up front when the staff asked if I want it. That is a bit sneaky I feel.

Impressed with this food truck! I went to the one at the art gallery plaza but they have one at…read moreburrard skytrain too. I got these two rockets. I tried chicken and beef. Both were really good. Lots of filling and I like the sauce. The wrap is crispy. I was basically full from eating half of it so the price is really affordable since it's two meals for me. Reheated at home in the air fryer. Definitely a good spot for lunch with good value for the price.

10/10 food truck! Excellent food with amazing flavor, quick service, and actually well priced…read more We ordered delivery to our room and the food also traveled well. The Saj Chicken is a crazy good grilled roll (like a thin burrito) of chicken and peppers served on a bed of fries with a side of garlic tahini sauce. This was a home run. We also got the chicken shawarma platter that came with rice, hummus, pita, salad, and pickles. Everything went well together when building a bite, but I gotta tell ya... Those pickles were awesome. All in it was sub $40 CAD, and very much worth it.

i dropped by aladdin a little after 7:00 pm on a friday. dinner plans had fallen through and my…read morepartner was running late, so i decided on something simple and easy to grab to go. it's a middle eastern restaurant located at 615 robson street, at seymour. inside, the shop is tiny, bright, and set up like a cafeteria. the dining area has just a handful of tables, clearly meant for quick meals rather than lingering. neutral tile floors, simple black tables, and a glass display counter give it a clean, efficient feel. framed foreign currencies line one wall alongside a flat screen tv, reinforcing the sense of a long running, no frills neighbourhood spot. everything looks well kept and geared toward steady takeout traffic. i ordered the lamb shawarma platter, which came with marinated slices of lamb cooked on a flat top griddle, yellow rice, a potato, and a salad of shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, beets, and pickles on shredded lettuce with dressing. it also included garlic sauce, hummus, and two slices of pita. watching the food being prepared offered an early clue to what went wrong. a small mound of shaved lamb sat alone on the flat top, lightly steaming but looking pale and already overworked, with no visible basting or buildup of juices. unfortunately, that carried through to the plate. the lamb was dry and lacked the richness you hope for, which took away from an otherwise solid lineup of sides and sauces. with better quality cuts of meat and a bit more care on the grill, this could have been a dependable go to, but as it stood, the main component missed the mark.

Surprisingly it's delicious. Small shop and expected average food but it came out piping hot ,…read moreflavorful and delicious. Clean and courteous. Definitely recommend.

Key takeaways: Food is absolutely disgusting, overpriced and not what I asked for. No point in…read moreever going back. I think I'm going to be sick from this meal. How we got here: my lunch appointment went long and I was hungry, needed to grab something quick before the next meeting. I had seen a sign somewhere in the area for a lovely Greek gyro previously. I wasn't able to find the sign/restaurant I had seen previously. We walked past this place and while I was trying to figure out whether or not they offered a Greek gyro, one of the workers there essentially pulled us in off the street and put a menu in front of us. They have so many images-everywhere it was a bit of a challenge to figure it out quickly. I saw the shaved lamb on the right of the "cooking area" so I figured I would get what I was asking for. In the restaurant, that was basically empty at lunch, I figured out why he grabbed us, they are probably desperate for business. They also charged us like we were the only paying customers. Most places offer a lunch combo meal, gyro, drink and fries for a single low price but our order of two combos was nearly $60!!!! I have receipt!!! (See attached). What we got was definitely not shaved lamb. The meat was chunky, beef stew LIKE meat and as I am unfortunately eating this as I write this review I can't tell you it tastes AWFUL!! They probably get this s#it cheap!!! On it, was some kind of sauce, also not tzatziki. As they are Persian and not Greek I suspect they don't even know what tzatziki sauce is! You can tell from the pictures the sauce isn't right, the vegetables don't look fresh, the bread is stale The $7 order of fries is disgusting as well. I wanted to treat myself to ordering lunch out. I will NEVER patronize this place again, I dare call it a restaurant, it should be permanently closed. I think I have to vomit now to save myself! Please consider this WARNING a gift. My time is EXTREMELY VALUABLE and I don't have time for this kind of food crime or BS. I call FRAUD!!! (I was going to post a photo of what a gyro should look like so you could easily compare but decided against it because I didn't want there to be any confusion about what you will actually get when you dare to eat here!) EAT HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!

I had a fantastic dining experience at this Persian restaurant! The food was outstanding--rich,…read moreauthentic flavors that really stood out with fresh ingredients and quality flavor development in every dish. Portion sizes were generous, perfect for sharing or taking home leftovers. From the perfectly seasoned kebabs to the aromatic rice and stews, everything tasted homemade and deeply satisfying. If you're a fan of Persian cuisine--or curious to try it--this place is a must. Great food and great value. I didn't like the outdoor seating as the tables weren't level, and the road noise was too much for my liking. Next time we will sit and enjoy the indoor dining area, but it is nice to have indoor/ outdoor options.

Visited this restaurant recently. Nice ambiance. I feel like this is a true hidden gem in its own…read moreway. Service was wonderful. Food was delicious.

Disgusting activities by management…read more Was there for a pre-show snack on Saturday. What appeared to be the manager? or owner? was drunk out of his mind by 6:00 and as other staff came in for shift the bro-crew all sat at the bar and kept drinking. How do I know they were staff? They kept going behind the bar and in and out of the kitchen and fraternized with the waitresses. At the bar they were loud, carousing, offensive (really) and did not have any respect for any customer in the place. Mind you there were only 4 tables at the peak of dinner on a Saturday. Says something. It got out of hand within the hour that we were there. The 'owner(?)' actually grabbing one of the waitresses and lifting her across his lap at the bar. And others going over to the bus station to give a waitress a squeeze. Happy hour snacks very very so-so but one of our party liked the burger. However, from working some years in restaurants with good leadership, I know it should be expected that staff do not sit at the bar to drink - ever. And this is an example of why. It too easily gets out of hand, and in this case was certainly encouraged by the owner/manager, who should be fired immediately. He is either ignorant of what it takes to run a restaurant or was placed there by a friend/family member. I would be surprised if it was his money at stake. He is unwittingly running the business into the ground. I for one will never be back and noone I know will either.

I like the shawarma! Great prices and big wraps and I highly recommend. Very filling and delicious!…read moreThanks Donair Town Robson !!!

New name: Afghani Kabul Kebab Donair…read more Great portions, fair prices, good service. We are at their outdoor tables (unheated) on a mild winter day. Really well-seasoned and plenty. We'll be back!