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Little weird to start off arguing for a bigger table when I first go there. It was fairly empty and staff member wanted to seat us at a teeny-tiny table for two, "saving" the larger tables for "potential bigger groups". Ended up getting the table for four which was much more comfortable. It was still pretty empty by the time we left. Enjoyed the Vegetarian Mezze Sampler. Did not enjoy the crème brûlée which has a ... weird ... flavour and texture to it - like not quite sweet or firm enough. Baklava was a little disappointing. Expected crispier and sweeter pastry and this just wasn't doing it for me. I liked my wrap (to go) from the Gastown location. The light at this location is better. If I came by myself, I doubt I'd feel welcome to hang out here though - especially if I'm going to be shafted to an uncomfortably teeny tiny table squeezed between two larger tables.
I came to this place twice in a month and it's become a wonderful place to hang out and enjoy a healthy meal. Love the vegetarian options though I would not recommend the mango salad on its own. The chicken and crispy cauliflower were my favorite. My friends tried the lamb and really liked it too. We also tried the turkish coffee and it was delightful to watch them make it. The best surprise was the dessert!! Loved the samplers!! Everything was delicious!
Deeeelish! This Nuba location is my fave. The staff and booking person, Szymon are fab. Special mention to the crispy cauliflower, yum! The dips are outstanding. Enjoyed the potatoes! Drinks are fun and tasty, both cocktails and alcoholic beverages. Feels cozy but a good dining sized restaurant, sweet decor. All around, a great time every time at Nuba on 3rd.
My friends raved about this restaurant so I was pretty hyped up. We ordered a share plate for two, which was very small. My friend told me that it was significantly smaller than the last time they went there. We got desserts. The mouse was ok, but the crème brûlée was yucky. The service was friendly, but scattered and she went missing for awhile. I would give this place a second chance based in my friends ravings. The items on the platter were delicious, it was just too scanty. I would not order that again. I had to have a snack when I got home afterwards. But I may try them out again sometime. The restraint itself is quite pretty.
In my opinion the Mount Pleasant location is the best one out of the 4 (?). Have been quite a few times now. I don't feel gross after eating here (ingredients taste fresh, well-balanced). Flavourful. Great for sharing (i.e. would recommend coming with at least ~4 people. Recommendations: The Cauliflower is a must-try. The garlic sauce served with the chicken skewers is amazing.
I have visited them twice over 4 years. Food is good and consistent. Enjoyed our experience a lot. Platters are generous and you get to tey a variety of dishes.
I had the lamb ribs, these were perfect and my margarita was good. My score is base only on the ribs, service and ambience. Cause the sides on the dish were irrelevant. The humus needed flavor.
Heard about Nuba through a friend and when M was in town, she wanted to check it out. Didn't realize they have three other locations (Yaletown, Kitsilano and Gastown). We dropped in on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (around 1:00pm). Place was packed! The decor is cheery, colourful and the vibe is laid back. Service is good and they come back often to refill your waters. The menu is split into salads, mezze, soups, lunch plates, pitas, to share and beverages. - La feast ($39.00) - two course vegetarian mezza sampler. You get la petit feast (hummus, taboulleh, baba ghanouj and pickled cabbage), Najib's special, mjadra, falafel, eggplant stew, fattoush salad, feta, olives and pickled cabbage. Pita comes with the dips (I think it's unlimited, you just have to ask for more). Baba ghanouj had a nice smokey flavour but the hummus was missing depth. The amount of taboulleh was a joke. Not even a baby spoon's worth. The eggplant stew and Najib's special (crispy cauliflower) were my two favourites from the main spread. The cauliflower had a fantastic acidity. The falafels were decent but a bit dry; they needed to be dipped into the sauces (hot sauce, tzatziki and tahini). The mjadra (green lentils with rice, onions and jalapeño) was average and the fattoush could barely pass for a real fattoush salad. If I were to come back, I wouldn't get the sharing platter. The dishes look pretty but I've had better Mediterranean in town.
NUBA X FIRST TABLE! We ended up going for a treat using first table to get 50% off our entire food bill and we chose nuba. First time at nuba and I'm not disappointed. * Hummus Mezze ($11.95) ~ OH SO GOOD the chickpeas were so good blended in prominent garlic, lemon and tahini seasoning. Pluus unlimited pita! Such a must have! * Najib's Special ($12.95) ~ best cauliflower ive ever had! It was so well seasoned and very crispy. The sauces with it was cherry on top as it complimented it so well! I 100% will come back for this! * Lamb hushwie ($14.95) ~ this was so good too, I was creamy and delicious, the lamb was so good with the hummus and avocado! * Halloumi cheese ($15.95) ~ JESUS never in my life have I been so in love, this was amazing and gooey and the pull was so good. The seasoning used and the sauce on top was the perfect pairing. * Spiced shatta prawns ($16.95) ~ this had a huge kick which I wasn't expecting. The kick was prominent and surprising. It was cooked nicely but the kick was too strong. * Pear & date salad ($15.95) ~ im not much for salad but this was an amazing salad, I would've ordered another one if we didn't have so much food! The pear and dates were sweet which complimented the entire salad so much 10/10 I wish they added this to the menu! * Americano ($3.50), & another cocktail (forgot price). * 9/10~ I really enjoyed the dishes here 100% will be back! The shatta prawns were a bit too powerful in the kick which overpowered the rest of the prawn flavour but otherwise everything else was amazing. * 10/10 ~100% recommend first table, not only is the portions good, its such a steal!!!! Total bill after discount $57.51 (3 people). (My bill was only $15.52, as I didn't have any drinks).
Service here was very friendly and the interior is great. We went for dinner and enjoyed our meal but I would say the mezze plates are somewhat pricey for the amount you get. However, they have amazing lunch plates that I'd recommend!
This place is awesome. It's a bit hidden right now based on all of the construction going on, but it's a great gem in the neighborhood. I had the chicken tamook (?) entree dish with rice and potatoes and also had a halloumi appetizer with tomatoes. Both dishes were well seasoned and full of flavor. You can also add their famous cauliflower on the side for only $4. I went with my family who has a number of allergies including gluten and dairy and they were very accommodating. Overall a great experience and I'll be back.
1 month ago
My boyfriend and I stopped here for lunch on our way to Vancouver from the port. I am gluten and dairy free so it was easy to accommodate my meal. I got the lamb kafta and he got lamb kafta pita wrap. The food was delicious. I remember service was on the slower side but we weren't in a huge rush so it wasn't that big of a deal. I got a cocktail and it was just okay. I think next time I would get a cider. Overall, when I am visiting in the future I would definitely be back and recommend. They have street parking and easier to find off the Main Street. read more
The venue is bright and colourful and was perfect for our work lunch. The menu was great for sharing a bunch of items. We got the Fatu salad which had so many lovely tomatoes in it and we got the halloumi appetizer that was delicious! Then we shared the grilled Mesa platter for two which had such a nice election of lamb, chicken, shrimp, and they're really delicious cauliflower! Don't miss the cauliflower if you come here. The two people helping us with our food and drink were great at explaining things and very friendly and always around when you needed them. I would highly suggest this place and would definitely go again. I like that they have multiple locations. As a fun sidenote, if you'd like street art that area has a whole bunch of great street art around. read more
Little weird to start off arguing for a bigger table when I first go there. It was fairly empty and staff member wanted to seat us at a teeny-tiny table for two, "saving" the larger tables for "potential bigger groups". Ended up getting the table for four which was much more comfortable. It was still pretty empty by the time we left. Enjoyed the Vegetarian Mezze Sampler. Did not enjoy the crème brûlée which has a ... weird ... flavour and texture to it - like not quite sweet or firm enough. Baklava was a little disappointing. Expected crispier and sweeter pastry and this just wasn't doing it for me. I liked my wrap (to go) from the Gastown location. The light at this location is better. If I came by myself, I doubt I'd feel welcome to hang out here though - especially if I'm going to be shafted to an uncomfortably teeny tiny table squeezed between two larger tables. read more
I came to this place twice in a month and it's become a wonderful place to hang out and enjoy a healthy meal. Love the vegetarian options though I would not recommend the mango salad on its own. The chicken and crispy cauliflower were my favorite. My friends tried the lamb and really liked it too. We also tried the turkish coffee and it was delightful to watch them make it. The best surprise was the dessert!! Loved the samplers!! Everything was delicious! read more
Deeeelish! This Nuba location is my fave. The staff and booking person, Szymon are fab. Special mention to the crispy cauliflower, yum! The dips are outstanding. Enjoyed the potatoes! Drinks are fun and tasty, both cocktails and alcoholic beverages. Feels cozy but a good dining sized restaurant, sweet decor. All around, a great time every time at Nuba on 3rd. read more
My friends raved about this restaurant so I was pretty hyped up. We ordered a share plate for two, which was very small. My friend told me that it was significantly smaller than the last time they went there. We got desserts. The mouse was ok, but the crème brûlée was yucky. The service was friendly, but scattered and she went missing for awhile. I would give this place a second chance based in my friends ravings. The items on the platter were delicious, it was just too scanty. I would not order that again. I had to have a snack when I got home afterwards. But I may try them out again sometime. The restraint itself is quite pretty. read more
In my opinion the Mount Pleasant location is the best one out of the 4 (?). Have been quite a few times now. I don't feel gross after eating here (ingredients taste fresh, well-balanced). Flavourful. Great for sharing (i.e. would recommend coming with at least ~4 people. Recommendations: The Cauliflower is a must-try. The garlic sauce served with the chicken skewers is amazing. read more
3 years ago
I have visited them twice over 4 years. Food is good and consistent. Enjoyed our experience a lot. Platters are generous and you get to tey a variety of dishes. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I had the lamb ribs, these were perfect and my margarita was good. My score is base only on the ribs, service and ambience. Cause the sides on the dish were irrelevant. The humus needed flavor. read more
3 years ago
Heard about Nuba through a friend and when M was in town, she wanted to check it out. Didn't realize they have three other locations (Yaletown, Kitsilano and Gastown). We dropped in on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (around 1:00pm). Place was packed! The decor is cheery, colourful and the vibe is laid back. Service is good and they come back often to refill your waters. The menu is split into salads, mezze, soups, lunch plates, pitas, to share and beverages. - La feast ($39.00) - two course vegetarian mezza sampler. You get la petit feast (hummus, taboulleh, baba ghanouj and pickled cabbage), Najib's special, mjadra, falafel, eggplant stew, fattoush salad, feta, olives and pickled cabbage. Pita comes with the dips (I think it's unlimited, you just have to ask for more). Baba ghanouj had a nice smokey flavour but the hummus was missing depth. The amount of taboulleh was a joke. Not even a baby spoon's worth. The eggplant stew and Najib's special (crispy cauliflower) were my two favourites from the main spread. The cauliflower had a fantastic acidity. The falafels were decent but a bit dry; they needed to be dipped into the sauces (hot sauce, tzatziki and tahini). The mjadra (green lentils with rice, onions and jalapeño) was average and the fattoush could barely pass for a real fattoush salad. If I were to come back, I wouldn't get the sharing platter. The dishes look pretty but I've had better Mediterranean in town. read more
NUBA X FIRST TABLE! We ended up going for a treat using first table to get 50% off our entire food bill and we chose nuba. First time at nuba and I'm not disappointed. * Hummus Mezze ($11.95) ~ OH SO GOOD the chickpeas were so good blended in prominent garlic, lemon and tahini seasoning. Pluus unlimited pita! Such a must have! * Najib's Special ($12.95) ~ best cauliflower ive ever had! It was so well seasoned and very crispy. The sauces with it was cherry on top as it complimented it so well! I 100% will come back for this! * Lamb hushwie ($14.95) ~ this was so good too, I was creamy and delicious, the lamb was so good with the hummus and avocado! * Halloumi cheese ($15.95) ~ JESUS never in my life have I been so in love, this was amazing and gooey and the pull was so good. The seasoning used and the sauce on top was the perfect pairing. * Spiced shatta prawns ($16.95) ~ this had a huge kick which I wasn't expecting. The kick was prominent and surprising. It was cooked nicely but the kick was too strong. * Pear & date salad ($15.95) ~ im not much for salad but this was an amazing salad, I would've ordered another one if we didn't have so much food! The pear and dates were sweet which complimented the entire salad so much 10/10 I wish they added this to the menu! * Americano ($3.50), & another cocktail (forgot price). * 9/10~ I really enjoyed the dishes here 100% will be back! The shatta prawns were a bit too powerful in the kick which overpowered the rest of the prawn flavour but otherwise everything else was amazing. * 10/10 ~100% recommend first table, not only is the portions good, its such a steal!!!! Total bill after discount $57.51 (3 people). (My bill was only $15.52, as I didn't have any drinks). read more
4 years ago
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4 years ago
Service here was very friendly and the interior is great. We went for dinner and enjoyed our meal but I would say the mezze plates are somewhat pricey for the amount you get. However, they have amazing lunch plates that I'd recommend! read more
7 years ago
This place is awesome. It's a bit hidden right now based on all of the construction going on, but it's a great gem in the neighborhood. I had the chicken tamook (?) entree dish with rice and potatoes and also had a halloumi appetizer with tomatoes. Both dishes were well seasoned and full of flavor. You can also add their famous cauliflower on the side for only $4. I went with my family who has a number of allergies including gluten and dairy and they were very accommodating. Overall a great experience and I'll be back. read more
Food is delicious, but portions are somewhat small for the price. Would definitely recommend getting appies to go with your main dishes if you're looking for a full meal. Selection of drinks are quite diverse as well. The venue is unique, warm, and perfect for a date or family outing. They have a variety of seating options, and the tables are decently far from one another (so no awkward eavesdropping). The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and the washrooms are well maintained. Paid (meter) parking out front with free parking about a block or two away (if you're lucky). Definitely check this place out! read more
10 years ago
4 years ago
I don't know why but lately we have been craving a lot Lebanese & Mediterranean food in general. So we decide to try Nuba this time and we picked the 3rd ave location. We like mount pleasant area. We arrived sometime between 3-4 so they still have there lunch menu which I think is a good value. We order the garden falafel, really simple but great flavors and great texture. My wife ordered the chicken tawook. Which was really nice grilled, juicy and serve with a side salad olives brown rice & a really creamy hummus. I ordered the lamb Kafta, which I ordered with potatoes instead of rice (you have the option). When our platters arrived they came with a mixture of rice and potatoes. Which At the beginning i didn't complain since I like both. But my wife only wanted rice. The problem was that potatoes were inedible, over cooked and like they were seating lonely in a table for a few hours, days? A real shame since all the food there taste super fresh. I was craving a good plate of lamb and potatoes which I end up not eating. I would put 4 stars but because of the potatoes incident, i had to take half star less which en up in a 3 star review. One more thing the platters came with a side of pita bread which also was dry and nothing to remember. Over all the food was really tasty, good value, decent portions, the bill came up to $52 for two. Just water no drinks and a 20% tip included. Service is always great, at this location. We went there between 3-4 so it was pretty quiet and we got a table right away. The food: We order the 2 lunch menus and one a read more
**HAPPY HOUR REVIEW** The hubs and I haven't had Lebanese food since we travelled to the Middle East, and decided it is high time we have some flavours! This location happen to be tucked a little bit inward from Main and it is rather quiet side street. On a cloudy Friday in November, we walked in at around 4:27pm and was seated immediately. The place had 2 other tables occupied at that time. Atmosphere & decor: reminds me of a Scandinavian home. Very cozy feeling. Customer service: the lady that seated us and served us was great. Very attentive and nice. The other servers that arrived for the dinner shift were not as polite - just reaching over and dropping off candles with no precursor. Our water is consistently refilled. Our server noticed our pita breads were low and immediately refilled us with warm pita for our dips. We ordered one cocktail each: Hat Trick ($8) and Dark & Stormy ($8). The drinks were unfortunately too juicy and lack a punch for us. Dark & Stormy is not dark nor stormy. The Hat Trick was better, with more flavours, but still didn't hot home. Kitchen service: we ordered at 4:32pm. - The Trio Dip ($8) - arrived at 4:37pm. The mama dip is light but flavourful. The hubs favourite is the carrot dip. One can taste the freshness of the ingredients. The only thing I would critique is I just wish the hummus is substituted with babaginoush as we have a repeat of hummus on following dishes. Comes with warm pita bread. - The Taboulleh salad ($8) - arrive at 4:53pm. Big portion salad. The flavour is a bit muted as we just ate The Trio dip, but still lovely and really fresh ingredients - The Chicken Shish Tawook ($10) - arrive at 4:54pm. The chicken is BBQ well on the outside and juicy on the inside. It comes with Toom (garlic dip) and a green spicy dip and some more hummus. The Lamb Hushwie ($10) - arrive at 4:54pm. My favourite, but be aware that the meat is a bit gamey tasting on this dish. The Lamb is grinded down and cooked to perfection, laid on the middle of the dish and surrounded by hummus. Overall, it was a lot of food and we couldn't finish it, but we had a great time reminescing our past travels and dreaming about our future. read more
8 years ago
This neighbourhood is developing fast. So it's nice to have a laid back place like Nuba. The decor is relaxed, with window tables by actual, opening windows and planter boxes of live herbs. The menu has a nice variety of items for all tastes. My lamb pita was a nice introduction to this place - ground lamb, lots of veggies in a creamy dressing, and a little avocado. I opted out of hot sauce because I don't care for spicy. Unfortunately, that left the wrap a little bland. But I did walk away, comfortably full. I'm looking forward to trying other things on the menu. read more
6 years ago
7 years ago
We booked a table for 5pm at Nuba. We were a bit early so they offered us some water as we waited for our table. Nuba has a lot of options on their menu. You can choose from hot and cold mezzes (appetizers), salads, soups, entrees and desserts. Service was friendly throughout the meal but the dishes did come out slow as we were there for 90 minutes for three dishes. We tried 'Najib's special' which is fried cauliflower. It is so good! Perfectly fried and comes with tasty dipping sauces. Also tried the garden falaffel which was delicious. The entree we chose was the lamb sirloin. A good blend of spices and the meat is cooked to your liking. We asked for medium rare (it came out more on the medium side). The entree also comes with an arugula tomato salad and fingerling potatoes. All the flavours were unique and delicious and we'd definitely come back to try their other dishes. read more
Nuba is so great... Regardless of the location; regardless of what you order... I've been to multiple locations multiple times and have always enjoyed myself. On my most recent visit, I wanted to avoid eating bread products and was pleasantly surprised. When I mentioned that I didn't want any pita bread, our waitress asked if we'd like lettuce instead. How nice to be offered this! My partner and I split the halloumi dish, which is delicious with its tomato, walnuts, mint, and sauce drizzle. I chose the chicken tawook and enjoyed this in the lettuce wraps. At first it seemed a smaller portion than I'd had in the past, but I did not leave hungry. My partner went for the lentil soup, which is puréed and spices to perfection; and accompanied this with a chicken skewer for a little more protein. We shared a carafe of their desert hills wine and had a great time. We will definitely be back to this Mt. Pleasant location as well as their others. Update: returned to Nuba recently and was quite surprised by the significant increase in their wine prices. $17 for 9oz glass and $36 for a carafe--that used to cost $28. No thank you! I still very much enjoy the food, but can't justify going there regularly with the $$ of wine. read more
Lunch. Lots of gluten-less options. The lunch plates are delicious and come with rice or potatoes. The food is constant across all locations. Menu: I ordered the eggplant stew with a side of potatoes. The portion of stew was rather small but it was tasty. I ordered the Chicken Tawook the previous time I ate here. That was also very good and filling. The hot sauce is amazing and isn't too hot. I always order without garlic sauce and without hummus due to my allergies. Venue: Easy to get to and very close to Main street. The decor is very casual. Try not to site close to the door on a cold day since it can be very breezy. Service: The staff was very friendly and very attentive. read more
A little vegan stew/pinot grigio lunch action always does good things for the soul. I'm epically disappointed in myself that I didn't know of this Cafe Nuba. I've been into the one downtown but Main & 3rd - you've been holding out on me! Excellent location for this little Main St sweetheart to lunch date it up. The vegan stew was excellent and just the right amount for lunch fullness without a "roll me out of here" finish. The salad that accompanied it was also fresh and crisp, even after I mistakenly dumped my hot sauce all over it (every, freakin, time). Well priced wine, quiet atmosphere, easy parking - service was polite and quick. Nothing special but nothing wrong with it either. Cafe Nuba, it may have taken me too long to find you, but i'll see you again soon! read more
13 years ago
Was here on a Saturday am (11:30am). It wasn't really busy yet, we were able to pick where we wanted to sit. Their ingredients are Organic, Local, and Sustainable including the meats and had lots of vegetarian/vegan options. Service- 5/5- their manager Vadim was amazingly helpful and kind. Provided excellent service, better than some of the posh 5 star restaurants. Food- 4/5 Atmosphere- 5/5 After we were seated, Vadim came over immediately and helped us out with our menu choices and recommended their Turkish coffee +3.25 that I have never tried. In one word: AMAZING COFFEE. In fact, the best coffee I have ever had. They use cardamom infused Arabica coffee and they add rose water and a bit of sugar when they boil the coffee. If you like the Lavender Latte from Medina Cafe, I think you would really love this coffee. We ordered one for the both of us because it comes in a small pot. SIMPLY AMAZING. We ordered: - Najib's Special (Shared Appy) Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, served with tahini [Vegan+Gluten Free] +7.5 -Chicken Tawook (Lunch Plate) Grilled Mount Lehman chicken breast marinated in paprika, thyme, lemon and garlic confit with hummus [Gluten Free] +12.5 It was served with hummus, salad, pickled cabbage, olives, & roasted potatoes or brown rice with tahini and hot sauce and pita on the side. The dishes we ordered were flavorful and I felt good eating it knowing that it was organic. One thing that I wasn't crazy about was the fact that Crispy cauliflower was fried. Even though it tasted great, the fact that it was deep fried and a bit mushy (and not crunchy) inside didn't please me. I wouldn't order it again. I like my vegetables non deep fried and crunchy. We also appreciated that Vadim brought us a free sample plate (2 pieces) of their home made Falafel to try and it was very fresh, flavorful and crunchy. Overall, I loved their Moroccan inspired modern décor, attentive, accommodating service and great value dishes made with organic ingredients. We will definitely return back soon. read more
13 years ago
I had a lunch here with my friends! The food was amazing! Local, organic!, fresh!! The service was great! Will be back for sure! read more
This is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver! This location is in my neighbourhood and is fast becoming one of my go-to's for delicious lunch/dinner meeting. Come hungry! Portions are pretty amazing :) The staff are sweethearts and the food is always awesome. My recommendations are Najibs Special - amazing cauliflower that's zesty and cooked perfectly. I also love their Fattoush Salad, topped with toasted pita. Mmmm.. YUM! read more
11 years ago
I love love love this place. I could eat the Najib's Lunch special EVERY SINGLE DAY. No joke. Also, the hummus is super yummy. Recently I tried some new things here for a food challenge I did. Check it out here: http://annareacts.com/2015/09/10/culinary30-prawns-with-anna/ read more
This is a great new location for Nuba... To be out of downtown and on the east side and 1/2 blk off main st. The new room is bright with easy street parking and I think a bit of a different menu.... The great tasting quality food is as good as the rest of the locations, its nice to see a small hole in the wall restaurant expand they way they have over the last 18 months, i hope its not to fast. read more
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