Oh man, i've been to Luca so many times and this is the first time i'm giving them a subpar review. All other times have been a solid 5 stars. I think the main reason is because when i found them to be amazing, the boss was always there. This time, he wasn't and there was only a female staff working. We proceeded to order our two favorites: hawawshi and koshari. We haven't been here in a couple of weeks and had a sudden craving. Boy, we were deeply disappointed. The Hawawshi, usually pan fried to perfection - i.e. crispy pita with tender meat inside - was very hard to eat. When i opened the pita up, the meat was all burnt inside. I think they either overcooked it or they cooked it already but then reheated. With the pita overcooked, it became extremely hard and i had to rip it with my teeth. The koshari was also somewhat burnt and very dried up. The sauce they provided made it a little bit better since it gave the food a bit of much needed moisture. Had this been my first time eating at Luca, i never would have re-visited so many times. I will not eat there again if the boss isn't there to establish quality control. read more

Ordered the plain Koshari again. The guy asked if it was "for here" or "to go". I said it was "for here" so he served it to me a round bowl shaped container whereas last time it was given to me in a rectangular shaped take out container that could close up if I had leftovers and wanted to take it home. He did ask me though if I wanted a lid for my round container. I declined as I was quite hungry and had a feeling I was going to finish the entire dish...which I did indeed end up doing. The tomato sauce was automatically poured onto the food this time, and whereas last time I was given two small containers with two different sauces, one of them being spicy...this time, the guy asked if I'd like spicy or non spicy. I said non spicy so I was only given one sauce this time, which was the tangy sauce. Food was just as good as last time. I saw something on the menu that said "Egyptian Specials". I might take a closer look at that next time. As far as I know, Koshari is the national dish of Egypt but if there's another typically Egyptian dish that I can try, I am always up for trying new things! Wish there more options like this around town. Egyptian food is really not a common type of cuisine to come across around here, so this place is a real gem! read more

Luca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Owner is very friendly and personable. The food is top notch. I highly recommend the Lamb Shank. Very tender, and peels off the bone easily. Use the back of the spoon to scoop out the marrow at the end . Get it spicy, but it's not that spicy at all. If you like middle eastern style food, or would like to try it, give this place a go! I'd recommend early on the weekends as seating in the food court can be a bit busy and pretty crowded. read more

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This is my 2nd time back to LUCA and this time I tried the grill chicken plate ($17) The chicken was so juicy and tender. I chose to have a mild spice which is perfect if you can't do too spicy. It comes with fries , hummus and green salad. The green salad is my favorite !! So refreshing! The portion is plenty and more than enough for 1 person. I also tried their pineapple flavored malt beverage ( non alcoholic) ($4.25) this one also goes well with the meal. Service is super friendly ! Highly recommended to try. Now they are in Aberdeen Mall but the owner said they are looking for a spot for a restaurant location, can't wait for your restaurant to reopen! read more

Luca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Egyptian foods in Vancouver are hard to find but this fast food style Restaurant located in Aberdeen Mall food court in Richmond earn a great rating from me. The food was good and was welly prepared by Abraham. It truly brings out its original Egyptian culture and style. read more

Luca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Wow. Didn't know Vancouver had Egyptian food available. Stumbled upon this restaurant randomly while wandering the area. Parking is available but limited on the side streets. The place is also somewhat close to SkyTrain (Main Street - Science World). The place is pretty fancy for what looks almost like a cafeteria. Mediterranean themed wall art. There is also a S facing outdoor patio area. Owner was friendly and chatty. Had a good chat with him and learned about koshary, the Egyptian national dish. Of course I had to order it to try. I can't speak for the authenticity as I had no reference point, but the owner mentioned that his recipe is basically what one would find in the food stands of Egypt. Koshary is a very interesting mix of pasta (almost looks like tiny beads), rice, short pasta (spaghetti?) strands, lentils, and deep fried onions. It was definitely different, and very tasty. Served with 3 sauces (tomato, lemon, and a spicy one). I gobbled everything up in minutes. The restaurant also serves wraps and Italian style pasta dishes. Pretty sure there's some historical context to all of this. Definitely will be back at some point to try more of their food. Recommended. read more

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A buddy wanted to try out Luca Restaurant, an Egyptian/Mediterranean spot. We dropped in on a busy Sunday (12:30pm). Friendly workers but no one came back to offer water refills. Menu is a mix of fusion dishes; wraps, pasta, salad, tacos and desserts. On weekends, they have Egyptian breakfast dishes. - Kushary luca ($14.99) - an interesting blend of carbs (lentils, rice and pasta). Filling but nothing stands out flavour wise. - Breakfast offer of the day ($31.00) - fava beans, four falafels, Egyptian salad, eggplant salad, pita and feteer meshaltet. The tahini with molasses sauce was a strange combination. Falafels and the eggplant were decent. Didn't find the feteer meshaltet (layered pastry) particularly memorable. - Egyptian moussaka ($7.99) - everyone's favourite dish. Wasn't expecting a thick sauce with roasted vegetables. Nice to try Egyptian food but unlikely to return. read more

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Best shawarma in canada. I am not joking when I tell you this, this is not just shawarma, this is something else my mind cannot comprehend. Solid food, solid service. read more

Found this place randomly when searching for a lunch spot nearby. This is a full service cafe/restaurant. They offer a variety of Egyptian & Italian options including a dessert display case with things like baklava , tiramisu, Panna cotta, etc. Spacious but not many tables. Enough room for additional tables if needed though. Staff was friendly & offered suggestions. Located walking distance from the Main Street/science world skytrain and if you're into flea markets, the Vancouver Flea Market is a short walk away. Koshary Luca (with beef) - Spicy Tomato based sauce on side. There was a bit more pasta than I expected and definitely generous in quantity. The crispy onions helped complete the dish nicely. Chicken Tawouk Wrap - More than enough for lunch. Chicken was juicy & the tahini went well. Albeit, the wrap was drenched at the end. Either too much sauce or I took too long to eat. read more

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A casual place with nice decor and lots of delish comfort food options. Reasonable prices and personable staff. read more

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This was my first time trying Egyptian food and it was AMAZING!! I got koshary, mahshi, baklava, and rice pudding. I will be thinking about this meal for a long time. The rice pudding was out of this world. Loved the atmosphere too it felt so warm and homey!! Will absolutely be back, love that this is in Vancouver! read more

YUM! Got the beef shawarma plate and ended with an Italian tiramisu. Service was lightning fast and food was delicious. Loved the sauce. Also, got the chicken shawarma to go for my buddy, but I'm writing this in the restaurant so he hasn't eaten it yet lol read more

I used DoorDash for the first time while staying at a hotel in Vancouver on business. The driver was quick and dropped the meal off right at my door. The main dish was decent creamy meat psuace pasta. Comfort food. and simple--just what I expected from takeout. But the dessert really caught me off guard! At first, I wasn't sure what it was--it looked like plain white pudding. But when I tried it, it turned out to be an incredibly delicious Egyptian rice pudding. It was such a pleasant surprise and definitely the highlight of the meal. I don't know if it was just the unexpected factor or how good it truly was, but I'd absolutely recommend giving it a try! read more