Vegan
Mediterranean
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Vegan Middle Eastern restaurant in East Vancouver. Est Jan 2018 as vegetarian and reported fully vegan in July 2020. Offers mezze, salads, soups, mains such as cashew coconut curry, charred yam, falafel, and mosakhan rolls, and sweets. Has a children's menu. Take-out only from Mon-Thurs. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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1889 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5L 1H8
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Last update on 20 Aug 2022 by KimberlyWiebe
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28 Reviews
First Review by Ken.thompson
sjvan
Points +169
Best food I’ve had in a long time. - Edit
We went here for Mother’s Day with a vegan, a vegetarian (the Moms) and some omnivores. Everyone was blown away by the food. We had a variety of things so we could taste lots. Delish across the board. The hummus, falafel and bao were great. Fave for me was the slow roasted eggplant. We’re still talking about it. Definitely will go back for all the things we didn’t try yet! Plus the cocktails were yummy too.
Read morePros: Flavour galore, Great staff, Creative menu
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titstothewind
Points +466
Big portions! - Edit
Good food, big portions. Had a 2 for 1 coupon for the falafel bowl, so happy they gave such a great coupon to the plant based eats book.
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MarwanSquared
Points +137
Authentic and 100% Vegan - Edit
The food was exceptionally tasty. They have a breakfast/lunch menu and a dinner menu. So make sure to go in at different times to try everything.
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Kwr_
Points +596
Delicious vegan Palestinian food ! - Edit
Yummy vegan Palestinian! If I lived close by I’d come here often, great for brunch!
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noxulifer
Points +93
A regular for me! - Edit
Authentic Arab food with a vegan twist. Everything tastes fresh and very flavourful!
Read moreMy only feedback would be that their pitas are very chewy - they need to chill out on the kneading.
Otherwise, I definitely recommend this spot. On Ubereats they frequently have a 2 for 1 falafel dish too!
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buenavaca
Points +497
Nothing to write home about - Edit
We went for a late brunch. For an appetizer, we got the large silk road, which was good but essentially just hummus and very dense pitas for $19. Also, the ratio was not proportionate, and there was way more hummus than pita. I was surprised it was a large, because I can't imagine how tiny a small would be. I used to love eggs Benedict, and as a vegan it is one of the things that I miss, so I ordered the falafel Benedict. I was very disappointed because it was just like regular falafel but with a tiny amount of hollandaise. Maybe they were running out because it was the end of the day, but calling it Benedict feels like some sort of mean trick because it was just a regular falafel, and a mediocre one at that. My partner got a shish kabab bowl, and it was a better choice. It even came with creamy potatoes that would have filled my comfort food breakfast craving that the falafel left unfulfilled.
Read morePros: Clean, bright atmosphere , Very friendly server
Cons: Falafel , Portion size , Prices
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Jez
Points +489
Best food in Vancouver - Edit
6 weeks in the USA and Canada and this was our standout meal. So delicious and awesome flavours. We went back for brunch the next day, wasn’t as exciting but still good. Dinner was the winner for sure.
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EmmaCohen
Points +659
Go here!!!! - Edit
My partner and I took an edible before coming here for his birthday dinner and while I’m sure the food is delicious sober, after the edible, everything was out of this world 🤯 I had the falafel bowl and he had the shawarma bowl. We also had the potatoes for an app. Everything tasted super authentic and I’ve probably never enjoyed a meal as much as I did that night. Side note - their brunch menu looks fantastic so definitely planning to return. Amazing experience!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-19
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cabbagemista
Points +73
Really good Reuben - Edit
Had a great Reuben from here, it was different (never had one with beets and mushrooms before) but delicious
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caw
Points +2653
A refreshing twist on brunch classics - Edit
Absolutely loved everything I tried here. The Gaza scramble is gorgeous with the sweetness added from the pine nuts and sultanas. The hummus and tofu scramble toast, and possibly my favourite were the coffee smoothie and banana date smoothie. Lovely atmosphere and great menu, worth a trip.
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vegetrendian
Points +142
Great food cozy atmosphere - Edit
Excellent slightly upscale food (more interesting than your average falafel joint). Great space as well
Read morePros: Food was great, Different options than similar places, Great space
Cons: Baklava wasn’t our fave
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tonyakay
Points +3413
Mediterranean Mash Up - Edit
Everything at Aleph was delicious, all Ⓥ, alright. I’ll be going back.
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forkbeard
Points +16
Best Pancakes I've ever had - Edit
Pancakes are one of my favorite things in the world but these put all others to shame! Food is now ruined forever thanks to Keenan's Pancakes. I have now experienced the peak happiness of life and it's all downhill from here. I live now only in the hopes of experiencing these heavenly discs of joy with their expertly formed crunchy edges, soft yet slightly chewy centers, and perfectly gentle flavor again some day. However my chances are slim as I live over 1000 miles away but I must endure!
Read moreFor real though these Pancakes brought tears to my eyes they were that good! Everything else at our table was great too!
Pros: Super friendly, Clean/great atmosphere , Amazing food
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AlexandraAllibert
Points +34
So good ! - Edit
Delicious! I recommend this place
Read morePros: Food is delicious, Nice staff , Price
Cons: If you are alone, too large portion for the messe
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BallroomVegan
Points +246
INCREDIBLE!!! - Edit
This meal blew our minds! The food and the service were fantastic.
Read morePros: Great menu, Incredible food, Great people and very accommodating
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WaynePeters
Points +60
Authentic middle eastern food that’s all vegan. - Edit
Very friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious
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MichelleHarkerOwen
Points +168
Yummie! - Edit
Their made-before-your-eyes Flatbread is incredibly delicious! I enjoyed the Silk Road hummus dish for lunch and took home a Shwarma and a Falafel wrap
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Good prices
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Wiegehtz
Points +98
Tasty and fresh. - Edit
We all ordered a different meal and we were all happy and full
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant , Fresh
Cons: A little expensive but it’s in Vancouver.
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T-Toast
Points +576
Amazing Flavors - Edit
Hands down one of the best restaurants in the city. Brunch options are also bomb. A must try.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-11-06
Pros: All vegan, cozy dine in, great service
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Amberlynn9
Points +50
Excellent place! - Edit
One of my favorites for delicious food, loved everything we have tried. Coffee tahini smoothie is a very special treat!
Read morePros: Very cute interior, Great staff, Delicious food
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JamesOBaldwin
Points +85
One of my favorite meals. Ever. - Edit
The Silk Road is a must. The shakshuka was unlike anything I’ve had. The tahini banana smoothie and tahini brownie were the perfect sweet treats. The chimichurri bread was also unlike anything else, and absolutely delicious.
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JNP
Points +70
Yumm. Never disappointed - Edit
Been with business colleagues a few times. Never unhappy being here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-27
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BeckyWilkinson
Points +398
Great brunch and fully vegan! - Edit
Had brunch the potatoes, Benedict and Reuben sandwich with great Arabic coffee in a gorgeous spot! Enjoyed it being fully vegan felt so safe. Unfortunately in a odd location but it as worth the trip to dine in if you don’t want to order. Staff were lovely and it’s a great little spot!
Read morePros: All vegan , Lots of options , Lots of gluten free
Cons: A little out the way
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MrTomJones
Points +92
Amazing flavours - Edit
Love this place. Great vibe, awesome open kitchen so you can watch how the magic is made, and some cool utensils that reminded me of my trip to Lebanon. Great staff and the owners little girl Olive is SO CUTE!
Read morePros: So many tasty and authentic dishes, Beautiful small space to eat, Great staff
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koneko
Points +1684
Feels magical and cosy! 4.5 gold stars! - Edit
Got the Shawarma dumpling soup and the Mezze platter.
Read moreYou don't really taste the ginger in the soup, but the spice of it is definitely there, along with the taste of black sesame. The dumplings themselves came in 3 and they were cute (could do with more), really enjoyed the texture, as for flavour, it tasted the same as the broth. This dish also contained a fair amount of mushrooms. The noodles were soft - if you like the taste of tahini and the woodiness of mushrooms with a ginger kick then you'll like this. 4/5.
The Mezze, I loved the thinly sliced pickled carrots, they were refreshing, slightly sweet, perfectly sour and had a floral taste to it, very interesting (highlight of the mezze).
The raw pickled cauliflower was ok, very waxy on your teeth.
Crispy potatoes were also ok, not as thoroughly crispy as expected due to the other ingredients, complex looking dish, can't really define a flavour.
Saj bread was fine.
The hummus was pretty oily as per normal, everything was smooth in texture besides a couple of walnuts and a few bits and bobs.
Fattoush salad was ok, tasted undefinable again.
The date labneh is made from coconut, it can be overwhelming for anyone who doesn't like coconut....(me).
Olives had pits in.
Honestly, the mezze didn't look like much, but it does stuff you up because of all the oil and creaminess. Fun to eat, however, most dishes were too complex tasting to pick out one distinct flavour to enjoy.
For the price, personally don't think it's worth it, $25 is more reasonable - 2.5/5.
The restaurant has a European vibe, it was cosy, magical and quaint. Loved the colour scheme, the plants and pillows. 5/5.
The waitress was really nice, friendly and knowledgeable, 5/5!
Had the Shawarma (mine) and Falafel wrap, hummus and creme brulee (mine),
The Shawarma was heavy on the coriander (loved it) and the enoki mushrooms, all the ingredients, textures and flavours worked well. The wrap itself was lovely and warm, however, the end of the wraps were left open so sauce dripped everywhere, and the coriander could have been chopped up....because you bite a bit and a whole bunch of them follow - 4/5!
First Creme brulee of my life, the caramalised sugar layer on top tasted like coconut sugar, the creme was mainly cold with some warmth on the edges, it's similar to a thick creamy custard. Never had saffron before so that must be the secondary undefinable taste for me, overall, it just tasted of light coconut; it was ok - 2.87/5.
Updated from previous review on 2020-11-16
Pros: atmosphere/ ambience , lovely staff
Cons: price of some dishes
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Ken.thompson
Points +575
fanstasic and unique food in vancouver - Edit
A welcome addition to the vegetarian scene in Vancouver. A bit more upscale than chickpea. Had a great lunch with falafel, pickled veg, crispy potatoes. Would absolutely return.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-11-25
Pros: delicious, healthy, great service
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MegR
Points +36
Cozy and delicious - Edit
Been here a couple times, loved everything I’ve had.
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