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 Café in Mount Pleasant sits on East 3rd Avenue in Vancouver and is celebrated....

    🍽️ Nuba Menu

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

    🍽️ 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).

    🥗 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

    Nuba Menu Prices

    🧆 Middle Eastern

    🟢 Open Now
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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