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Went for brunch before a musical at the Stanley. We shared the shakshuka which was served in a cast iron and aqda chicken, shredded chicken w/ veggies. Both were very tasty, we could not stop eating as it came with Yemeni flatbread and side salads. The portions are generous. The restaurant is very nice inside along with the service. My friends got fresh lime juice which is apparently not easily available in Vancouver. Was tempted to try their tea but was concerned it might be too strong on the caffeine but I was in a food come during the musical from the heavy brunch so probably could have used a pick me up. Would recommend if you're looking for a brunch spot in cute South Granville neighborhood. If you're catching a musical, they're a dining partner that offers a discount but we forgot to mention that when we paid.
here's what i loved about this place. The prices were super reasonable. The salad and full rack of lamb was plenty for two people. The lamb was perfectly cooked and tasty. The presentation of the salad was unique and fun. Service was fine. The only things I didn't love were the noisy screaming children all around and the sweet salad dressing. The dressing thing is just me. I recognize that most people enjoy a sweet dressing so I am not deducting any stars for that. However any ambiance was totally destroyed by the noise.
My family finally came to their new location after having been to its previous Chinatown location multiple times. This new South Granville location and decor is definitely much elevated as it moved in to the previous West restaurant location. It is also packed on a weekend and service kept up with the much busier environment. The menu has also expanded beyond the yummy platters. Of course, we still had to order the tender chicken and lamb Haneeth platter as it is our usual dish. In addition to the platter, we ordered a few of the new menu items. The lamb chops were done perfectly and all our favourite. We also had the lamb stew- Fahsa. It was tasty and lamb was tender. We finished off with both the regular and cheese kanufa. We plan to come back to try the tomahawk steak soon.
It was the last day of Ramadan so it was super busy. Even at 4:30 pm there was a massive lineup. Definitely way better business than when it was West. Good thing we had a reservation. The happy hour lime juice and Shirley temple were delicious. Also enjoyed the fries with the toum sauce. So delicious. I would not recommend their grilled chicken. It was very dry. The roast lamb was really good though. Some things are on the pricer side. Overall really enjoyed the food and it was the first time trying Yemeni food.
I believe Saba Foods is Vancouver's first Yemeni restaurant, which is why I was soo excited to try this 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!
The menu is full of enticing options: meat platters, haneeth (lamb or chicken), mandi, stews, soups, grilled items. Many dishes are hearty and built to be shared -- perfect for family, friends, or special occasions. Portions are large, freshness is evident, the rice is fluffy, the hot sauce packs a punch! They do not serve alcohol here, just an fyi.
Just tried their baklava ice cream at night market - was incredible.. previously best baklava tried was at a high end shop in Türkiye, but this was better?! Recommended
We parked right out front, street parking. We were welcomed as we entered and seated within minutes. The restaurant is very clean, comfortable and quite modern looking. We ordered the lamb haneeth. I grew up eating lamb, but this was the moist tender, flavorful lamb I have ever eaten. The house salad and rice were a perfect compliment. Really enjoyed our meal and look forward to try l trying more of their offerings.
Saba Foods is serving up some of the best Yemeni flavors in Vancouver! Their family meal was an amazing deal--huge portions, tender lamb haneeth, flavorful chicken mandi, and all the sides to complete the feast. If you're craving a hearty, comforting meal, this spot is a must-try! This was my first time trying ful, and I am such a believer now! It's like a hot, deeper, richer, more flavorful version of hummus. And their kunafeh are to die for!
First time trying Yemeni food and it was so awesome!! I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this place made me like lamb! - half rack grilled lamb ($19): so flavourful, and not gamey at all! - lamb soup ($4): delicious and hearty! - platter for 3 ($128): there was 1 piece of toast lamb haneeth, chicken leg haneeth, chicken breast haneeth, rice, salad, and 8" kunafa - the lamb seriously just fell off the bone, and all the meats were flavoured so well! We got to pick between the cheese or cream kunafa, and our server suggested the cheese kunafa and that was DELICIOUS! They also had an area in the restaurant where people could sit on the ground to eat and thought it was super cool! Can't wait to come back!
Fabulous ME food. Roasted lamb is so juicy and tender. Fahsa (roasted lamb with tomato sauces) so tasty. Deco of the restaurant is modern and chic. Definitely will come back!
Per ChatGPT ... Saba Foods Yemeni Restaurant moved to its new location at 2881 Granville Street in Vancouver in the spring of 2024. They closed their original location at 509 Main Street on January 21, 2024, to prepare for the move.. My own notes: Never been to their Main Street location but the Granville location is nice. The old familiar Gianni's then West then now Saba. Yemeni traditional restaurant so no alcohol as expected. Very good service by the way, lots of street paid parking if you arrive just after 6 pm (3-6 pm no stopping on Granville's west side).. Probably one of the most tender meat I have eaten in my life.
First time trying Yemeni dishes tonight and was absolutely delighted and can't wait to come back. Enjoyed the time our friendly server took to explain the dishes and trying hard not to given away all the secret spices! My friend and I selected the Sana Platter for 2 which included the slow roasted lamb shoulder and half a mandi chicken, served with salad, rice and hot sauce. Additionally, pop or water and a warm traditional dessert was included. We came for the lamb but fell for the chicken. Both meats were so tender, moist and easily separated by a spoon. I understand later why a knife was not needed at the table. The rice was flavourful and was informed it was smoked by charcoal to get that intensity. For the Kunafa, we selected the classic cream cheese filling from the three filling choices. The baked shredded pastry dough was golden brown and crispy. The contrasting texture of the crispy pastry and warm cream cheese with a light hint of simple syrup was so heavenly with the milk tea. A must to experience this traditional Middle Eastern dessert. The baklavas are made fresh on site, I bought the Assorted Baklava to take home. Saba is clean and tables separated well for physical distancing. Food is excellent and service is attentive and friendly. I was told I needed to try the bbq chicken so looking forward to that
Food , Service and restaurant was open , clean and a very friendly atmosphere. We were greeted by the Host/Manager and seated promptly even without a reservation. Saba had been recommended to me by a colleague a day before when I was visiting Vancouver BC to teach a class. His recommendation was the Lamb Haneeth that was a lamb shoulder that was slow cooked underground in pots for 8 hrs so that the lamb fell off the bone and just melts in your mouth. It sits on top of a bed of flavored rice from the slow roasted juices of the lamb. Wow, just describing it makes me wanna go back as soon as I can to have it again! We also got the Flat Bread that was baked in a flame oven with melted butter . It was so crispy but chewy and lite.. SOO GOOD! I would not have found this place without my new friend's recommendation... read more
3 months ago
First (and only) Yemeni restaurant in town! Came in for brunch for the first time and was immediately drawn in by the waffle photos I ended up ordering the savoury waffle made with potato instead of flour. The texture was great, just a little on the oily side. The charred beef had a nice Chinese wok-style flavour, paired with a giant tandoor bread--really interesting combo! Both hot drinks were solid, but I especially loved the cinnamon latte. It really warmed me up. read more
I came here to try Yemeni food for the first time and I really liked my experience! The waitress was 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! read more
Went for brunch before a musical at the Stanley. We shared the shakshuka which was served in a cast iron and aqda chicken, shredded chicken w/ veggies. Both were very tasty, we could not stop eating as it came with Yemeni flatbread and side salads. The portions are generous. The restaurant is very nice inside along with the service. My friends got fresh lime juice which is apparently not easily available in Vancouver. Was tempted to try their tea but was concerned it might be too strong on the caffeine but I was in a food come during the musical from the heavy brunch so probably could have used a pick me up. Would recommend if you're looking for a brunch spot in cute South Granville neighborhood. If you're catching a musical, they're a dining partner that offers a discount but we forgot to mention that when we paid. read more
here's what i loved about this place. The prices were super reasonable. The salad and full rack of lamb was plenty for two people. The lamb was perfectly cooked and tasty. The presentation of the salad was unique and fun. Service was fine. The only things I didn't love were the noisy screaming children all around and the sweet salad dressing. The dressing thing is just me. I recognize that most people enjoy a sweet dressing so I am not deducting any stars for that. However any ambiance was totally destroyed by the noise. read more
My family finally came to their new location after having been to its previous Chinatown location multiple times. This new South Granville location and decor is definitely much elevated as it moved in to the previous West restaurant location. It is also packed on a weekend and service kept up with the much busier environment. The menu has also expanded beyond the yummy platters. Of course, we still had to order the tender chicken and lamb Haneeth platter as it is our usual dish. In addition to the platter, we ordered a few of the new menu items. The lamb chops were done perfectly and all our favourite. We also had the lamb stew- Fahsa. It was tasty and lamb was tender. We finished off with both the regular and cheese kanufa. We plan to come back to try the tomahawk steak soon. read more
It was the last day of Ramadan so it was super busy. Even at 4:30 pm there was a massive lineup. Definitely way better business than when it was West. Good thing we had a reservation. The happy hour lime juice and Shirley temple were delicious. Also enjoyed the fries with the toum sauce. So delicious. I would not recommend their grilled chicken. It was very dry. The roast lamb was really good though. Some things are on the pricer side. Overall really enjoyed the food and it was the first time trying Yemeni food. read more
1 year ago
I believe Saba Foods is Vancouver's first Yemeni restaurant, which is why I was soo excited to try this 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! read more
The menu is full of enticing options: meat platters, haneeth (lamb or chicken), mandi, stews, soups, grilled items. Many dishes are hearty and built to be shared -- perfect for family, friends, or special occasions. Portions are large, freshness is evident, the rice is fluffy, the hot sauce packs a punch! They do not serve alcohol here, just an fyi. read more
We parked right out front, street parking. We were welcomed as we entered and seated within minutes. The restaurant is very clean, comfortable and quite modern looking. We ordered the lamb haneeth. I grew up eating lamb, but this was the moist tender, flavorful lamb I have ever eaten. The house salad and rice were a perfect compliment. Really enjoyed our meal and look forward to try l trying more of their offerings. read more
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Alwaleed O.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and sincere review! We’re truly…
3 months ago
Saba Foods is serving up some of the best Yemeni flavors in Vancouver! Their family meal was an amazing deal--huge portions, tender lamb haneeth, flavorful chicken mandi, and all the sides to complete the feast. If you're craving a hearty, comforting meal, this spot is a must-try! This was my first time trying ful, and I am such a believer now! It's like a hot, deeper, richer, more flavorful version of hummus. And their kunafeh are to die for! read more
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Alwaleed O.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed…
First time trying Yemeni food and it was so awesome!! I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this place made me like lamb! - half rack grilled lamb ($19): so flavourful, and not gamey at all! - lamb soup ($4): delicious and hearty! - platter for 3 ($128): there was 1 piece of toast lamb haneeth, chicken leg haneeth, chicken breast haneeth, rice, salad, and 8" kunafa - the lamb seriously just fell off the bone, and all the meats were flavoured so well! We got to pick between the cheese or cream kunafa, and our server suggested the cheese kunafa and that was DELICIOUS! They also had an area in the restaurant where people could sit on the ground to eat and thought it was super cool! Can't wait to come back! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Fabulous ME food. Roasted lamb is so juicy and tender. Fahsa (roasted lamb with tomato sauces) so tasty. Deco of the restaurant is modern and chic. Definitely will come back! read more
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Per ChatGPT ... Saba Foods Yemeni Restaurant moved to its new location at 2881 Granville Street in Vancouver in the spring of 2024. They closed their original location at 509 Main Street on January 21, 2024, to prepare for the move.. My own notes: Never been to their Main Street location but the Granville location is nice. The old familiar Gianni's then West then now Saba. Yemeni traditional restaurant so no alcohol as expected. Very good service by the way, lots of street paid parking if you arrive just after 6 pm (3-6 pm no stopping on Granville's west side).. Probably one of the most tender meat I have eaten in my life. read more
First time trying Yemeni dishes tonight and was absolutely delighted and can't wait to come back. Enjoyed the time our friendly server took to explain the dishes and trying hard not to given away all the secret spices! My friend and I selected the Sana Platter for 2 which included the slow roasted lamb shoulder and half a mandi chicken, served with salad, rice and hot sauce. Additionally, pop or water and a warm traditional dessert was included. We came for the lamb but fell for the chicken. Both meats were so tender, moist and easily separated by a spoon. I understand later why a knife was not needed at the table. The rice was flavourful and was informed it was smoked by charcoal to get that intensity. For the Kunafa, we selected the classic cream cheese filling from the three filling choices. The baked shredded pastry dough was golden brown and crispy. The contrasting texture of the crispy pastry and warm cream cheese with a light hint of simple syrup was so heavenly with the milk tea. A must to experience this traditional Middle Eastern dessert. The baklavas are made fresh on site, I bought the Assorted Baklava to take home. Saba is clean and tables separated well for physical distancing. Food is excellent and service is attentive and friendly. I was told I needed to try the bbq chicken so looking forward to that read more
Yesterday I enjoyed one of the best meals I'd had in ages, at Saba Foods. I was poking around Google Maps looking for something new and interesting to eat. "Yemeni cuisine? And it's top-rated? I'm there." Business was slow on a 1:30pm Saturday during Ramadan, and one guy was running the whole front-of-house show, but the restaurant is beautiful inside with a nice relaxing vibe. They have a number of things on the menu, so I asked the friendly guy what is the ONE THING to try (always a good tactic at an unfamiliar restaurant, and it's a bad sign if they say "everything is good"). Without pause, he said "Do you like lamb? The Lamb Haneeth is the very best thing here." Me: "What's the difference between Haneeth and Mandi?" Him: "Just the spice blend. Haneeth is richier and a little spicier, especially good on the lamb. Mandi is milder and simpler, and I think it's a little better with the chicken." Say no more. Ten minutes later a huge steaming platter of basmati rice pilaf, tomato and cucumber salad with sumac, and a chunk of roast lamb the size of both of my fists together arrived at my table. By the aroma alone I could tell this was going to be epic. The lamb was perfectly seasoned. The Haneeth seasoning is earthy, very turmeric and cumin-forward, with lots of black pepper and after notes of cardamom and cinnamon. A tad like the spices in Lamb Biryani. But there was nothing dry and ricey about this. The lamb was succulent and juicy. The rice was buttery and rich and full of lovely slivered almonds and crispy fried onion and garlic bits. Their hot sauce was pleasant, mostly fresh tomato puree and chili peppers, but the lamb was so good it really didn't need anything like that. The prices are a little high, but the portion sizes are truly gigantic. The couple that arrived a little after I did ordered one portion of the lamb and an extra plate so they could split it between the two of them. I'm really looking forward to going back and trying the chicken and some of the other dishes. Or even better, I'll bring a bunch of friends and try one of the family platters, where you get a little of everything and the price-per-person isn't so imposing. They also seemed to do a booming business with their desserts. In particular several people wandered in just to buy a baklava platter or a cheese kunafa to take home. So I'm intrigued. This is top notch food. A lovely little gem in every way. read more
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Nice Food. Only that we have to swim across a ton of homeless to reach there. The restaurant is clean and the service is great. Would have been 5 stars except the location. read more
We came here today to try Yemeni foods. That's our first time trying Yemeni foods and the experience just wonderful. The restaurant is newly renovated and clean. Comfortable sitting and cool air conditioning helps a lot on this hot days and let us enjoy our food even more. We ordered Sana'a platter for two ($54.99) since we can try both chicken and lamb and it also came with the dessert and 2 beverages. They're proud of the lamb dishes and we think the chicken is even better. The meat is falling of the bones easily and so soft. The meat is not dry at all and it's wonderful to pair with their tomato hot sauce. The portion size is big and we can't even finished it and has to pack some leftover. But the most amazing ending is the freshly baked kunafa dessert. The options are cheese, cream or Nutella. We choose cheese because...who doesn't like cheese?! The top shredded dough is so crispy and the stringy cheese is great with the sweet sugar syrup on top. We truly love the food and the warmest customer services. Can't wait to come back a again! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
The best of the best yemni food ever i love it and the service is awesome too. i love this store read more
4 years ago
Food is delicious and fresh. Place is clean. Service is good. What more can you ask for? Get the lamb its wow. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Absolutely horrifying. It has to be the worst food I have ever had the displeasure of eating in my entire life, and I've eaten in back alleys in slums in India. I ordered their 1 lv ground beef with pita and the beef flatbread. I waited 45 minutes to get my food and to my horror I found that my ground beef was a piece of charcoal with raw beef in the middle. Absolutely disgusting. I took a bite and am just waiting for the food poisoning to hit tomorrow. AVOID AT ALL COST read more
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Alwaleed O.
Hey Aaron! We apologize for your bad experience with us. Yemeni…
4 years ago
Good Arabic restaurant amazing the food is delicious but sometimes the service a little bit not good read more
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2881 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3J4
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South Granville, Fairview Slopes
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