Nuba Gastown Vancouver

    🌿 Nuba in Gastown Vancouver offers vibrant Lebanese cuisine made with fresh, nourishing ingredients and bold Middle Eastern flavours.

    Guests love its warm, lively atmosphere, mezze-style sharing plates, and dishes crafted with bright herbs, citrus, and traditional spices. Located in the heart of historic Gastown, it’s a popular spot for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining, known for its plant-forward menu, signature hummus, and relaxed neighbourhood feel.

    🌿 Nuba in Gastown Vancouver offers vibrant Lebanese cuisine made with fresh, nourishing ingredients and bold....

    🍽️ Nuba Menu

    See the full Nuba menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    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

    🥞 Brunch Menu

    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

    🥗 Lunch Menu

    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

    Nuba Menu Prices

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    Monday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
    Friday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Sunday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm