Nuba Mount Pleasant Vancouver
🌿 Nuba Café in Mount Pleasant sits on East 3rd Avenue in Vancouver and is celebrated for its vibrant Lebanese-inspired plates, warm mezze, fresh salads, and flavourful shawarma enjoyed by locals across the city.
Known for using wholesome ingredients, bold spices, and fresh herbs, Nuba offers a welcoming dining experience perfect for lunch, dinner, or shared meals with friends. This Mount Pleasant favourite blends bright Mediterranean flavours with cozy neighbourhood charm, making it a go-to spot for nourishing, beautifully crafted dishes.
🍽️ Nuba Menu
🍽️ For the Table
Warm, sharable starters designed for the whole table, showcasing bold spices and fresh Mediterranean flavours.
Marinated Olives
Olives marinated in seasonal spices (Vegan, GF).
Beef Hushwie
Sautéed ground beef with spices, harissa, and pine nuts served over classic hummus with pickled cabbage and herb tahini (GF).
Housemade Flatbread
Soft house-baked bread seasoned with za’atar and olive oil (Vegan).
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🥗 Cold Mezze
Fresh, vibrant spreads made daily with classic Middle Eastern technique and bright citrus-tahini flavours.
Hummus
Chickpeas blended with garlic, lemon, and tahini (Vegan, GF).
Jalapeño & Herb Hummus
Hummus infused with jalapeño shatta, tahini, lemon, and garlic (Vegan, GF).
Pomegranate & Sumac Hummus
Hummus blended with tahini, lemon, pomegranate molasses, and sumac (Vegan, GF).
Baba Ghanouj
Char-roasted eggplant with garlic and lemon, topped with tomatoes, mint, red onion, and pomegranate reduction (Vegan, GF).
Mama Dallou’ah
Roasted beet purée with pomegranate molasses, lemon, spices, and walnuts (Vegan, GF).
🥣 Soup & Salads
Fresh greens and warming bowls crafted with bright lemon, herbs, and wholesome ingredients.
Halloumi & Mango Salad
Seared halloumi with red onions, tomatoes, dried fig, cucumber, and mango over arugula with lime-citrus dressing (Vegetarian, GF).
Fattoush Salad
Organic greens with tomatoes, cucumber, radish, and green onion in lemon-sumac dressing topped with crispy pita chips (Vegan).
Tabbouleh Salad
Parsley, tomatoes, red onions, and burghul hand-chopped and dressed with lemon and mint (Vegan).
Red Lentil Soup
Slow-cooked red lentils with vegetables and warm spices (Vegan, GF).
🔥 Hot Mezze
Warm, flavourful plates ideal for sharing — smoky, spiced, and deeply aromatic.
Najib’s Special
Crispy cauliflower with lemon and sea salt served with tahini (Vegan, GF).
Garden Falafel
Chickpea and fava bean falafel served with hummus and avocado (Vegan, GF).
Mjadra
Stewed green lentils and rice with jalapeño, served with avocado and caramelized onions (Vegan, GF).
Chicken Shish Tawook
Paprika-garlic marinated chicken skewers served with hummus and avocado (GF).
Wild Tiger Prawns
Prawns marinated in chili oil and harissa, served on anise semolina polenta (GF).
Lamb Kafta
Ground lamb with baharat spices, parsley, onions, and red pepper served with sumac onions and tzatziki (GF).
Halloumi
Pan-seared halloumi with tomato, dukkha, pomegranate molasses, and fresh mint (Vegetarian, GF).
🍽️ Sampling Platters
Perfect for sharing. Served family-style for two or more guests.
Feast of Dips
A selection of house-made dips including hummus, jalapeño & herb hummus, pomegranate & sumac hummus, baba ghanouj, and mama dallou’ah (Vegan, GF).
Add olives or feta cheese.
Vegetarian Mezze Sampler
Falafel, mjadra, Najib’s special, batata harra, and za’atar roasted 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 featuring Nuba’s signature spices, slow cooking, and fresh ingredients.
Prawn & Fig Ceviche
Wild tiger prawns mixed with peppers, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and dried figs in an orange, Aleppo, and sumac dressing, served with house pita chips.
Roasted Tahini Sweet Potato
Sweet potato stuffed with lentils, apple, cucumber, red onion, and parsley, finished with tahini (Vegan, GF).
Chicken Shawarma
Slow-roasted chicken served over batata harra with house pickles and flatbread.
Labneh Cavatelli
House-made cavatelli in a garlic labneh sauce with cilantro, Aleppo pepper, fresh tomatoes, mint, and pine nuts (Vegetarian). Add chicken or prawns.
Cumin Lamb Kebabs
Grilled lamb skewers with peppers and onions, served over yellow rice with zhoug herb sauce (GF).
➕ Add-Ons
Customize your dinner with extra mezze, sauces, or proteins.
Chicken Skewer
Prawns
Lamb Kafta
Half Halloumi
Batata Harra & Toum
Garlic Labneh
🍰 Dessert
Middle Eastern sweets and modern twists on classic comfort desserts.
Mango Crème Brûlée
Mango-infused coconut cream with caramelized sugar top (Vegan, GF).
Cookies & Gelato
Sweet tahini cookies with artisan gelato.
Knafeh
Traditional Arabic pastry layered with cheese, sweet syrup, rose, and pistachio.
Baklava
Assortment of Lebanese pastries (Vegan).
☕ Coffee & Tea
Classic hot beverages prepared the traditional way.
Turkish Coffee
Espresso
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Organic Tea
Hot Water with Lemon
🥞 Brunch Menu
11:30am — 3pm
🥞 Brunch
A late-morning menu featuring fresh, vibrant Mediterranean flavours with warm spices, house-made breads, and comforting egg dishes.
Sweet Crêpes
Fresh-made crêpes filled with ashta and topped with honey, candied walnuts, and fresh fruit (Vegetarian).
Cilbir
Mediterranean-style poached eggs on garlic labneh with olives and greens, finished with Aleppo pepper infused butter and served with A Bread Affair’s seeded sourdough (Vegetarian).
Socca Omelette
Open-face chickpea omelette topped with classic hummus, harissa, crispy eggplant, and a bright salad of cucumber, tomato, radish, and green onion (Vegan, GF).
Shakshuka & Flatbread
Merguez sausage simmered in tomato sauce, served with two 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 (2)
Toasted Bread
🥗 Lunch Menu
🥗 Cold Mezze
Fresh, vibrant dips and spreads made in-house, served with bold Mediterranean flavours. Add house-made flatbread if desired.
Hummus
Chickpeas blended with garlic, fresh lemon, and tahini (Vegan, GF).
Jalapeño & Herb Hummus
Chickpeas blended with jalapeño shatta, tahini, lemon, and garlic for a spicy, herbal twist (Vegan, GF).
Pomegranate & Sumac Hummus
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, pomegranate molasses, and sumac for a sweet-tangy depth (Vegan, GF).
Baba Ghanouj
Char-roasted eggplant with garlic and lemon, topped with red onion, tomatoes, pomegranate reduction, and mint (Vegan, GF).
Mama Dallou’ah
Roasted red beet purée with pomegranate molasses, lemon, warm spices, and walnuts (Vegan, GF).
🔥 Hot Mezze
Comforting, sharable plates featuring bold spices, aromatic cooking, and Middle Eastern favourites.
Najib’s Special
Crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, served with tahini (Vegan, GF).
Garden Falafel
Victor’s recipe of chickpeas, fava beans, veggies, and spices served with hummus and avocado (Vegan, GF).
Mjadra
Stewed green lentils with brown rice and jalapeño, served with avocado, tahini, and caramelized onions (Vegan, GF).
Chicken Shish Tawook
Paprika-, garlic-, and thyme-marinated chicken skewers served with hummus and avocado (GF).
Lamb Kafta
Ground lamb with baharat spices, parsley, onions, and red pepper served with sumac onions and tzatziki (GF).
Beef Hushwie
Sautéed ground beef with warm spices, harissa, and pine nuts served over classic hummus with pickled cabbage and herb tahini (GF).
Wild Tiger Prawns
Prawns marinated in chili oil and harissa, served on anise semolina polenta.
🥣 Soup & Salads
Fresh, bright, herb-forward dishes inspired by Levantine home cooking.
Red Lentil Soup
Slow-cooked red lentils with vegetables and spices (Vegan, GF).
Tabbouleh Salad
Hand-chopped parsley, tomatoes, red onions, and burghul in lemon-mint dressing (Vegan).
Fattoush Salad
Organic greens with tomatoes, cucumber, radish, and green onion in lemon-sumac dressing topped with crisp pita chips (Vegan).
Halloumi & Mango Salad
Seared halloumi with red onions, tomatoes, dried fig, cucumber, and mango on arugula with lime-citrus dressing (Vegetarian, GF).
🍽️ Lunch Plates
Served with hummus, salad, pickled cabbage, and your choice of organic brown rice or roasted potatoes. Pita or romaine hearts and select sauces included.
Mjadra
Stewed green lentils with brown rice and jalapeño, served with avocado, tahini, and caramelized onions (Vegan, GF).
Najib’s Special
Crispy cauliflower seasoned with lemon and sea salt (Vegan, GF).
Garden Falafel
Classic chickpea-based falafel with herbs and spices (Vegan, GF).
Chicken Shish Tawook
Marinated chicken breast skewers with warm Levantine spices (GF).
Lamb Kafta
Spiced ground lamb skewers with fresh herbs (GF).
🍽️ Sampling Platters
Perfect for sharing; served family style. Minimum two people.
Feast of Dips
A full selection of house-made dips including hummus, jalapeño & herb hummus, pomegranate & sumac hummus, baba ghanouj, and mama dallou’ah (Vegan, GF). Add olives or feta cheese.
Vegetarian Mezze Sampler
Falafel, mjadra, Najib’s special, batata harra, and za’atar roasted 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).
🥙 Classic Pita
Pita wraps with hummus, romaine, tomatoes, pickled cabbage, tahini, and optional hot sauce.
Najib’s Special
Crispy cauliflower with lemon and sea salt (Vegan).
Garden Falafel
Chickpea- and herb-based falafel (Vegan).
Chicken Shish Tawook
Marinated chicken with paprika, garlic, and thyme.
Lamb Kafta
Ground lamb with spices, parsley, and red pepper.
🌯 Deluxe Toasted Pita Wraps
Warm, toasted wraps layered with bold fillings and fresh toppings.
Halloumi & Za’atar Vegetables
Halloumi with tzatziki, pickled cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber seasoned with za’atar (Vegetarian).
Beef Hushwie
Spiced ground beef with pickled cabbage, tabbouleh, roasted potatoes, romaine, herb tahini, and hummus.
Chicken Shawarma
Slow-cooked seasoned chicken with pickled cabbage, tomatoes, romaine, crispy onions, jalapeño hummus, and tahini.
➕ Add-Ons
Customize your plate with fresh vegetables, cheeses, or extra mezze.
Cucumber Slices
Half Halloumi
Macedonian Feta
House-Made Flatbread
Avocado
Najib’s Special
Two Falafel
Olives
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Nuba menu last updated: March 24, 2026
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