Nuba Gastown Vancouver

A warm, generous menu rooted in bright herbs, citrus, slow-cooked spices, and classic Levantine comfort dishes.

🍞 For the Table

Small bites and sharables to start the meal.

Housemade Flatbread

Soft, warm flatbread brushed with za’atar and olive oil. Vegan

Marinated Olives

A mix of olives marinated in fragrant seasonal spices. Vegan, GF

Sweet and Spicy Red Pepper Man’oushe

Toasted Middle Eastern flatbread topped with harissa, halloumi, and arugula with a drizzle of honey. Vegetarian

Fried Brussel Sprouts

Crispy brussel sprouts tossed with lemon, tahini, spices, and sesame seeds, served over sumac hummus. Vegan, GF

❄️ Cold Mezze

Traditional dips made fresh each day.

Hummus

A silky blend of chickpeas, garlic, lemon, and tahini. Vegan, GF

Jalapeño and Herb Hummus

Bright chickpea purée with jalapeño shatta, garlic, lemon, and tahini. Vegan, GF

Pomegranate and Sumac Hummus

Creamy hummus enriched with tahini, pomegranate molasses, and sumac. Vegan, GF

Baba Ghanouj

Char-roasted eggplant with garlic and lemon, topped with onions, tomatoes, pomegranate reduction, and mint. Vegan, GF

Mama Dallou’ah

Deep-red beetroot dip with pomegranate molasses, lemon, warm spices, and walnuts. Vegan, GF

🥗 Soup and Salads

Fresh, herb-forward starters with bright acidity.

Beet Salad

Arugula with beets, charred grapes, candied walnuts, and Macedonian feta in a honey sesame dressing. Vegetarian, GF

Fattoush Salad

A refreshing mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumber, radish, and green onion in lemon-sumac dressing with toasted pita chips. Vegan

Tabbouleh Salad

Hand-chopped parsley with tomatoes, red onions, and burghul in a lemony mint dressing. Vegan

Red Lentil Soup

Slow simmered red lentils with vegetables and aromatic spices. Vegan, GF

🔥 Hot Mezze

Warm, aromatic small plates meant for sharing.

Najib’s Special

Crispy cauliflower tossed in lemon and sea salt, served with tahini. Vegan, GF

Garden Falafel

Victor’s signature chickpea and fava bean falafel served with hummus and avocado. Vegan, GF

Halloumi Skewers

Grilled halloumi with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Vegetarian, GF

Mjadra

Lentils cooked with brown rice and jalapeño, served with avocado and caramelized onions. Vegan, GF

Chicken Shish Tawook

Paprika and garlic-marinated chicken skewers with hummus and avocado. GF

Wild Tiger Prawns

Prawns sautéed in chili oil and shatta, served over fresh arugula. GF

Lamb Kafta

Baharat-spiced lamb with parsley, onion, and red pepper, served with sumac onions and tzatziki. GF

Shish Barak

Traditional dumplings filled with lemon chicken served in a warm garlic yogurt sauce.

🍽️ Sampling Platters

Curated selections designed for sharing.

Feast of Dips

A full spread of house-made dips: hummus, jalapeño herb hummus, pomegranate sumac hummus, baba ghanouj, and mama dallou’ah. Vegan, GF

Vegetarian Mezze Sampler

Falafel, mjadra, Najib’s Special, batata harra, and za’atar vegetables with pickled cabbage and avocado. Vegetarian/Vegan, GF

Grilled Mezze Sampler

Wild tiger prawns, lamb kafta, chicken shish tawook, Najib’s Special, and batata harra. GF

🥘 Mains

Hearty plates inspired by traditional Lebanese cooking.

Malfouf

Stuffed Lebanese cabbage rolls filled with rice, lentils, preserved lemon, mint, and spices in a fennel tomato sauce finished with pomegranate molasses and pine nuts. Vegan, GF

Lamb Sirloin

Seasoned lamb served with mint pea purée and roasted za’atar vegetables. GF

Kibbeh Beef Tartar

Finely diced beef mixed with herbs and spices, served with pita chips and a side of fattoush.

Blackened Sumac Salmon

Seared salmon seasoned with sumac and spices, served with Salata Batata-style potato salad and brussel sprouts. GF

Chicken Shawarma

Slow-roasted chicken over basmati rice with house pickles, tahini, and warm flatbread.

➕ Add-Ons

Enhance any main or mezze selection

• Chicken skewer
• Prawns
• Lamb kafta
• Halloumi skewer
• Batata harra and toum
• Garlic labneh
• Shatta chili sauce

🍮 Dessert

Traditional and modern sweets with floral, nutty, and spiced flavours.

Sumac Mahalabia

Coconut oat rice pudding infused with sumac and topped with pumpkin seed crumble. Vegan, GF

Orange Apricot Cake

Soft citrus cake baked with sweet dried apricots. Vegan

Chocolate Lava Cake

Molten chocolate cake served in warm milk syrup.

Meghli Crème Brûlée

Silky custard infused with caraway, cinnamon, and anise.

Baklava

A selection of Lebanese pastries layered with nuts and syrup. Vegan

☕ Coffee and Tea

Classic hot beverages to close the meal.

Turkish coffee

Espresso

Americano

Cappuccino

Latte

Organic tea

Hot water with lemon

11:30am-3pm. A late-morning menu with warm Mediterranean flavours, soft house breads, and bright, comforting egg dishes.

Sweet Crêpes

Fresh-made crêpes filled with ashta and finished with honey, candied walnuts, and fresh fruit. Vegetarian

Cilbir

Poached eggs on garlic labneh with olives and greens, drizzled with Aleppo pepper-infused butter and served with seeded sourdough. Vegetarian

Socca Omelette

Open-face chickpea omelette topped with classic hummus, harissa, crispy eggplant, and a bright cucumber and tomato salad. Vegan, GF

Shakshuka and Flatbread

Merguez sausage simmered in tomato sauce with poached eggs, fresh herbs, and warm house flatbread.

Add-Ons

Simple additions to round out your brunch plate

• one egg
• half avocado
• two eggs
• lamb meatballs
• toasted bread

11:30am - 5pm. Fresh, vibrant Middle Eastern dishes built around bright herbs, citrus, warm spices, and handmade dips.

🥣 Cold Mezze

A selection of chilled spreads and dips made fresh daily.

Hummus

Chickpeas blended with garlic, fresh lemon, and tahini for a smooth, creamy texture. Vegan, GF

Jalapeño and Herb Hummus

A lively chickpea blend with jalapeño shatta, garlic, lemon, and tahini. Vegan, GF

Pomegranate and Sumac Hummus

Tahini hummus brightened with pomegranate molasses and sumac. Vegan, GF

Baba Ghanouj

Char-roasted eggplant whipped with garlic and lemon, topped with onions, tomatoes, pomegranate reduction, and mint. Vegan, GF

Mama Dallou’ah

Roasted beetroot purée sweetened with pomegranate molasses and finished with lemon, spices, and walnuts. Vegan, GF

🔥 Hot Mezze

Warm small plates showcasing aromatic spices and bold flavours.

Najib’s Special

Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, served with tahini. Vegan, GF

Garden Falafel

Victor’s traditional chickpea and fava bean falafel served with hummus and avocado. Vegan, GF

Mjadra

Green lentils simmered with brown rice and jalapeño, served with avocado, tahini, and caramelized onions. Vegan, GF

Chicken Shish Tawook

Chicken skewers marinated in paprika, garlic, and thyme, served with hummus and avocado. GF

Lamb Kafta

Ground lamb seasoned with baharat spices, parsley, onions, and red pepper, served with sumac onions and tzatziki. GF

🥗 Soup and Salads

Fresh greens, herbs, and vegetables with bright dressings and warm spices.

Red Lentil Soup

Slow cooked red lentils with vegetables and aromatic spices. Vegan, GF

Tabbouleh Salad

Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, red onions, and burghul dressed with lemon and mint. Vegan

Fattoush Salad

Crisp greens with tomatoes, cucumber, radish, and green onion in lemon-sumac dressing topped with toasted pita chips. Vegan

🍽️ Sampling Platters

A share-friendly way to explore classic flavours.

Feast of Dips

A spread of house-made dips including classic hummus, jalapeño herb hummus, baba ghanouj, pomegranate sumac hummus, and mama dallou’ah. Vegan, GF

Vegetarian Mezze Sampler

Falafel, mjadra, Najib’s Special, batata harra, and za’atar vegetables with pickled cabbage and avocado. Vegetarian/Vegan, GF

Grilled Mezze Sampler

Wild tiger prawns, lamb kafta, chicken shish tawook, Najib’s Special, and batata harra. GF

🍛 Lunch Plates

Served with hummus, salad, pickled cabbage, and your choice of roasted potatoes or organic brown rice.

Mjadra

Green lentils with brown rice and jalapeño, served with avocado, tahini, and caramelized onions. Vegan, GF

Najib’s Special

Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, served with sides. Vegan, GF

Garden Falafel

Traditional falafel served with hummus, pickle, and fresh greens. Vegan, GF

Chicken Shish Tawook

Paprika and garlic-marinated chicken skewers served with classic sides. GF

Lamb Kafta

Seasoned lamb with parsley and spices, served with sumac onions. GF

Cumin Beef

Marinated beef flank grilled with bell pepper and onion. GF

🌯 Pita Wraps

Wrapped in warm pita with hummus, romaine, tomato, pickled cabbage, tahini, and optional hot sauce.

Najib’s Special

Crispy cauliflower with lemon and sea salt. Vegan

Garden Falafel

Victor’s classic chickpea and fava bean falafel. Vegan

Chicken Shish Tawook

Marinated chicken skewers wrapped with fresh vegetables.

Lamb Kafta

Baharat-spiced lamb with parsley, onion, and red pepper.

🥙 Deluxe Toasted Pita Wraps

Toasted pitas layered with bold, aromatic fillings.

Halloumi and Za’atar Vegetables

Grilled halloumi with tzatziki, pickled cabbage, tomato, cucumber, and za’atar spices. Vegetarian

Cumin Beef

Marinated beef flank with vegetables, hummus, romaine, pickled cabbage, zhoug dressing, and tahini.

Chicken Shawarma

Slow cooked chicken with crispy onions, jalapeño hummus, tahini, and fresh vegetables.

➕ Add-Ons

Optional additions to enhance any plate or wrap

• Cucumber slices
• Garlic labneh
• Macedonian feta
• Avocado
• Najib’s Special
• Olives
• Two falafel