Mediterranean
Juice bar
Take-out
Catering
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Mulitple locations Lebanese cuisine eatery. Modern decor. The vegetarian and vegan items are marked: falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, eggplant stew with brown rice, and other mezze. Try the Najib's special (cauliflower roasted with lemon and sea salt). Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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207 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1H7
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30 Reviews
First Review by saveur
darren2dream
Points +321
Great choices, tasty food - Edit
Rolled into town late, walking around hungry and stumbled across this place, got lucky and got a table. What a great find!!! Beautiful atmosphere and so many veg options that all sounded incredible. We got a “flatbread pizza” like thing and the veg Kibbeh and we were so happy with both, great flavors. Nice wine choices and a homemade ginger drink as well. Would totally come back with friends to share more dishes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-12
Pros: Nice veg options. , Friendly staff
Guest
ABeanz
Points +854
Intimate and Cozy - Edit
I love eating here, the room is lit with candles and feels so intimate. The vegetarian platters are great for sharing and the falafel is so yummy. It's the perfect place for a date.
Read moreI wish there were more vegan and GF options. Please keep adding to the menu.
Pros: Intimate dining room , Great Falafel , Great service
Cons: Needs more Gluten-free & Vegan options
Guest
fififinn
Points +79
Nice Vegan Options - Edit
Very busy on Saturday night. Quick service, lots of vegan options.
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cjfussner
Points +1308
Authentic atmosphere - Edit
Not knowing this place was downstairs and on the very corner caused me to miss it so hopefully you won’t do that now. It’s really warm in there so don’t worry about being cold. The atmosphere was lovely and the food was great. The menu is very clearly labeled. If you’re really hungry the veggie sampler comes out super fast. I recommend making a reservation online so you don’t have to sit at the cramped bar.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-25
Pros: Fast , Well labeled menu , Great service
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Green Soul
Points +86
Always A Great Meal - Edit
Lovely spot to order and share! Favorites include Muhammara, Baba Ghanouj, Hummus, Najib’s Special, Garden Falafel and Mjadra. The Vegetarian (all vegan) Mezze Sampler is a good way to try a bit of everything. Gluten free options available. A super busy spot, reservations recommended.
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Amyladedada1
Points +650
Great food! - Edit
A real gem. I came with a large group so they only had share plate options for us. They were able to make everything that was vegetarian be dairy free.
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Michael.kalmanovitch
Points +395
Not good enough - Edit
I usually try and only eat at vegan restaurants but today I was meeting a friend and they chose the Nuba that is of Main - on 3rd Avenue.
Read moreI had one of their specialities - a roasted cauliflower. They provided lettuce leaves as a substitute for the pots bread since I stay away from gluten. That was considerate of them.
It was not very tasty. It also want very warm.
Anyway serves me right.
I would not spend any more of my money in this food establishment since there are other places that does vegan better... And I get to support my community.
Guest
EmvO
Points +145
Always amazing - Edit
Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Delicious flavours and a great atmosphere. Not too expensive and generous portions.
Read moreCons: Down a set of stairs
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Sarilein
Points +21402
The worst Nuba - Edit
I love Nuba - but this location was a miss.
Read moreI ordered the mushroom lunch plate.
I love the one in Yaletown where I was more than once before
I double checked with staff cause I did not want cilantro
The plate arrived and the whole mushrooms where covered in a green sauce - with cilantro. I told the staff and she took it away. I got a new dish then and it came without avocado (even though it’s on the menu) she explained that they’re out but she will discount it from the bill. The potatoes were undercooked nearly raw and way to big pieces. The other location has them quite small and crunchy!
When I got the bill - it was still full price and she explained that it’s because they added more veg instead of the avocado and seemed a bit annoyed. But why did she say it’s gonna be discounted in the first place after bringing the food?
Anyway - this location probably needs some better staff training and not only staff but also the food is amazing in Yaletown so I will continue eating there!
Pros: Location
Cons: Dark - basement, Service , Quality of food
Guest
JenniferKellogg
Points +413
Variety of med vegan choices - Edit
I had tabbouleh, garden falafel, cauliflower and baklava and I ate it all. Everything was super tasty. They substituted romaine for the cucumbers I ordered but it was still good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
Pros: Vegan baklava! , Make a whole meal of a variety of options, Packaged nicely for takeout. Separate sauce cups.
Cons: I spent $60 for a meal for 1 person , Thin pitas were hard to eat with falafel inside.
Guest
tonyakay
Points +3499
Very good Middle Eastern Lebanese food - Edit
Again I give places that serve meet no more than 3 stars so keep that in mind. Nuba is great. Not the best Middle Eastern I’ve had but plenty of clearly labeled vegan options, a notable local and Lebanese wine list and handsome serving sizes for the table to share.
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marieroberts
Points +1522
It’s ok - Edit
Ordered the “dinner plate for two” and it came with tzatziki that isn’t vegan so beware. Pita bread was hard /stale but besides that the food was delicious.
Read morePros: Vegan marked options
Cons: Tzatziki isn’t vegan, Service around 4pm very slow
Guest
SoyStina
Points +3904
Lebanese in Gastown - Edit
I tried their mixed food platter and it was great. Cosy atmosphere there. Not all vegan, but has many options.
Read morePros: Vegan friendly , Cosy restaurant, Libanese food
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Nora93
Points +35
Variety of vegan options, but just a bit disappointing - Edit
It's great how many different dishes they offer, but everything I tried is just a bit too dry and flavorless... Far from the best Lebanese I tried. Good to have an option for a nice enough work lunch downtown though!
Read morePros: Variety
Cons: The food is quite dry, Not much flavor
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Bethanyjmw
Points +181
Great vegan options, delicious food - Edit
Many vegan options, wraps, salads, falafel, soups. Friendly staff, delicious tasking meals. Reasonably priced.
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Corgilibrarian
Points +87
Meh - Edit
We went on a Sat night so it was crowded and loud. Got take out. Overall not impressed- hummus was good but pita didn’t seem fresh and baba ganoush tasted terrible- like a sweet flavor. Asked for no pickled cabbage but they still included it. Not worth $20.
Read morePros: Hummus is good
Cons: Expensive , Small portions for price , Busy and loud
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VeganScientist
Points +847
delicious! make a reservation! - Edit
It too ok two tries to get in to Nuba but it was worth it. The sampler for two is more than enough and can be done vegan without the feta cheese and yogurt sauce. Everything was delicious.
Read morePros: they know what vegan means
Cons: a little pricey, you might not get in without a reservation and you
Guest
tanzysayadi
Points +148
My Comfort Food Spot - Edit
This was my first spot that made me fall in love with Lebanese and vegan food. This location in particular is my favourite, the staff are super nice, and I love the atmosphere. It’s spaced out and cozy. If you love sangria, their sangria is a must. I’ve tried everything vegan off their menu - you honestly cannot go wrong, I highly recommend doing their full dining experience and getting a bit of everything.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Shareable dinner plates, amazing for dates, Not overly expensive
Cons: Long wait for a table
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YasamanIranfar
Points +47
Great food and culture - Edit
The great food and culture of Nuba is apparent from the moment you walk through the door. It's next to impossible to look around at other patrons and see someone NOT enjoying their meal. They do offer non-veg options for those friends who absolutely insist that they "need meat to survive", which is nice so you don't have to sacrifice your friendship or a delicious meal. You can have the best of both worlds at Nuba. The variety of options on the menu is a wonderful touch because not every vegan/vegetarian enjoys eating salad.
Read morePros: great selection, cozy ambiance, authentic food
Cons: a little pricey, hours
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theresabee
Points +717
Crazy for Cauli - Edit
I've been to Nuba a few times now, and there are some dishes I love so much, I haven't yet tried all the veg items on the menu. The Najib's Special consists of crispy cauliflower - so flavourful! The Mjadra is also top on my list. Lentils definitely ftw. The Gastown location is really pretty during the day. It has a great little alcove towards the back, perfect for intimate groups.
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WanderingWomble
Points +89
Tasty vegetarian lebanese food! - Edit
I came here with a friend just after New Year - first time at a lebanese restaurant and was curious about the vegan and vegetarian options myself being a veg and my friend a meat eater. Both of us enjoyed our meals and dessert - simply delicious! Very attentative service by staff, lovely atmosphere - will definitely be back if I'm in the city again!
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Amiressy
Points +290
fast and yummy - Edit
Lebanese style food. Very vegan friendly. Najib special is the one for me every time.
Read morePros: yummy food, vegan friendly
Cons: lunch time, super busy.
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juwelly
Points +49
Great Lebanese food! - Edit
Love it so much I had my birthday dinner here.
Read moreIt's my go to with some of my omni friends when we can't find something that we all can agree on.
When I go with my mom we always get the Feast for Two, that samples everything vegan (minus the feta) on the menu. The Najib's special is always a part of my heart.
Pros: Great Food, Friendly
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brieleanna
Points +40
very good - Edit
Took my bf and mum here for lunch, and the food and was very good. I had the vegan falafel plate, which was very flavourful. My favourite meal is what my mum ordered. It was the vegan lentil plate, and it was amazing. Will definitely go back in the future :)
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JenVeg14
Points +366
Great vegan options - Edit
Delicious vegan options in a Omni Lebanese restaurant. Menu is marked with vegetarian items, as well as vegan items. We split a bunch of vegan menu items like red lentil soup, falafel plate, special cauliflower dish and an entree that was similar to gnochi, with mushrooms, tomatoes and asparagus. All dishes were delicious, and my non-veg friend agreed. They even have a vegan dessert item, but we were too full to even try it!
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly staff, Variety of vegan choices
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DWNPhoto
Points +387
Fantastic! - Edit
Ate here for dinner, our first time for this type of cuisine. Vegan options are marked, even wine... which is very rare for us to find this out of a store!
Read moreFood was absolutely delicious. Staff was very friendly, and the restaurant was quite pretty.
Location is so-so. It's close to Gas Town, so if you're wanting to be in that area it's fine... but not the nicest area of Vancouver and it showed.
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Well marked vegan food
Cons: Location is close to sketchy area
Guest
slushman
Points +139
Excellent Food and Atmosphere! - Edit
I recently went here with a vegetarian and two Omni friends, and we were all very satisfied with the food we ate. As others have said, the cauliflower is a must-try, as it's super good! Their baba ganouj and falafel are delicious, and their baklava plate (vegan!) was small, but well received. I would give Nuba five stars if HC allowed! :)
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Flavourful and colourful , Satisfying
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