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Lebanese - Nuba – Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant(1373 total words in this text) (602 Reads) 
Nuba – Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant
- 2008 Review by "Party Diva" of SMiLES+FLiRTS Singles Entertainment Co.
Two locations:
322 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
604.688.1655
Hours
Monday – Friday 11:30am – 8:00pm
1206 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
778.371.3266
Hours
Monday – Friday 11:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Closed
Website: http://nuba.ca
Nuba, known for their authentic Lebanese cuisine is one of the few places designed for the health conscious. Be sure to visit their two restaurant locations in downtown Vancouver. Experience Nuba's offerings whether it be a pre-theatre/film/show dinner (at the Vancity Theatre
in the next block near the corner from the Starbucks
or at a venue in the Entertainment District along Granville Street), shopping or after a yoga class. Whatever the occasion or event may be, Nuba is one of the places to visit.
The decor is very "simple" and clean, which reflects the "simplicity" of the food - ‘back to the basics’. With its growing popularity, this place gets busy during the regular meal times so be sure to dine early or later to avoid the crowd. Perhaps ordering for take out and head to the park like David Lam Park
in Yaletown) or English Bay Beach Park
for a picnic. There you can enjoy the waterfront view on a clear afternoon, the sunset or the local talent street entertainers.
For those who are environmentally conscious, Nuba is one of the growing establishments providing biodegradable take out containers made from bamboo and sugar cane. This is a great alternative to the Styrofoam.
The menu offers a good selection of appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, soups and salads. This caters to all vegetarian, vegan and carnivores. Nuba's intention is to serve organic quality food including their meats. They advertise that their beef is non-medicated and hormone free and their lamb grain fed which is perfect for those with a dietary concern.
All the dishes are appealing so just choosing one can be a challenge. You will find options of having various mains served as an appetizer with a side of hummus and pita bread or served as an entree with all the fixings served with salad, hummus, organic pita bread, taboulleh, and the choice of roast potatoes or brown rice.
If you and your date are health conscious or would like to move towards better eating, be sure to check out Nuba. It is not a romantic place to impress your date. But if you plan to have a picnic at the park then perhaps ordering some food from there and have your first date at the park or the beach especially with a romantic setting like the sunset would be a better alternative.
Things to note:
Nuba is a very casual/take out environment that may not be suitable for a first date unless you know your date would enjoy the atmosphere.
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Nuba – Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant (please check with the restaurant for updates on the menu as it is subject to changes)
MEZZE
traditional appetizers served with organic pita and homemade pickles
hummus
ancient recipe made with organic chickpeas blended with garlic, lemon and tahini
baba ghanooj
creamy roasted eggplant spread with citrus
najib’s special
crispy cauliflower tossed with organic lemon and sea salt, served with tahini sauce
mjadra
organic green lentil and rice in a jalapeno reduction, with avocado and a crispy onion garnish
veggie hushwi
mushroom sauté with red peppers, pine nuts and onions, served over organic brown rice
taboulleh
hand chopped parsley, tomato, green onion, & burghul in a lemon-mint dressing
labneh
fresh creamy yoghurt with extra virgin olive oil, zatar spices and pita bread V
falafel
delicious crispy patty made with organic chickpeas, fava beans, veggies and spices
chicken shish tawook
chicken cubes marinated in middle eastern spices, skewered and fired grilled to perfection M
lamb kafta
grilled grain-fed lamb patty, seasoned with onions, parsley and secret spices M
beef sirloin kebab
fire-grilled beef skewer marinated with tomato and pomegranate M
lamb kibbeh
grilled patty of ground grain-fed lamb mixed with veggies, pine nuts, burghul and aromatic spices M
roasted potatoes
oven-roasted with olive oil, sumac, herbs and sea salt
olives & feta
selected kalamata olives & macedonian feta V
la feast
a vegetarian mezze sampler platter for two V
SOUPS AND SALADS
salads served with organic pita, homemade pickle and kalamata olives
red lentil soup
organic crushed red lentils cooked slowly with veggies and aromatic spices
taboulleh
hand chopped parsley, tomato, green onion, & burghul in a lemon-mint dressing
house salad
mixed organic greens and chickpeas with tomato, cucumber, carrot and green onion tossed in a lemon-sumac dressing
fattoush salad
mixed organic greens, roasted pita chips, tomato, cucumber, green onion and a garlic-lemon-herb dressing
PLATES
served with taboulleh, salad, hummus, organic pita, and a choice of organic brown rice or roasted potatoes
*all served with organic tahini (except lamb dishes with tzaziki) and hot sauce (optional)
falafel
delicious crispy patty made with organic chickpeas, spiced fava beans and veggies
mjadra
organic green lentil and rice in a jalapeno reduction, with avocado and a crispy onion garnish
najib’s special
crispy cauliflower tossed with organic lemon and sea salt, served with organic tahini sauce
veggie hushwi
mushroom sauté with red peppers, pine nuts and onions, served over rice
chicken shish tawook
chicken cubes marinated in middle eastern spices, skewered and fired grilled to perfection M
lamb kafta
grilled grain-fed lamb patty seasoned with onions, parsley and secret spices M
beef sirloin kebab
fire-grilled beef skewer marinated with tomato and pomegranate M
lamb kibbeh
grilled patty of ground grain-fed lamb mixed with veggies, pine nuts, burghul and aromatic spices M
PITAS
rolled organic pita bread with lettuce, tomato, home made pickle
*all served with organic tahini (except lamb dishes with tzaziki) and hot sauce (optional)
hummus
ancient recipe made with organic chickpeas blended with garlic, lemon and tahini
falafel
three delicious crispy patties made with organic chickpeas, spiced fava beans and veggies
garden falafel
three delicious crispy patties with hummus and avocado
najib’s special
crispy cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt, hummus and taboulleh
mjadra
organic green lentil and rice in a jalapeno reduction, with avocado and a crispy onion garnish
veggie
labneh, taboulleh, carrots, cucumber and avocado V
veggie hushwi
mushroom sautee with red peppers, pine nuts and onions, with hummus and taboulleh
veggie deluxe
labneh, taboulleh, avocado and veggie hushwi V
baba ghanooj
creamy roasted eggplant spread with citrus, organic tahini and taboulleh
chicken shish tawook
chicken cubes marinated in middle eastern spices, skewered and fired grilled to perfection M
lamb kafta
grilled grain-fed lamb patty seasoned with onions, parsley and secret spices M
beef sirloin kebab
fire-grilled beef skewer marinated with tomato and pomegranate M
lamb kibbeh
grilled patty of ground grain-fed lamb mixed with veggies, pine nuts, burghul and aromatic spices M
deluxe toasted, with meat option available
baba, feta, taboulleh, caramelized onions, choose meat M or falafel
EXTRAS AND ADD ONS
organic tahini
tzatziki V
labneh V
hot sauce
home made pickle
falafel
avocado
feta V
chicken M
lamb kafta M
sirloin kebab M
lamb kibbeh M
red lentil soup
daily soup
side salad
organic brown rice
organic pita bread
SWEETS
baklava
walnut, almond or pistachio filling, wrapped in layers of filo pastry
mamoul
traditional shortbread cookie with pistaccio and rose filling
BEVERAGES
turkish coffee
organic teas
domestic sodas
italian sodas
san pellegrino
cyoni juice
cyoni smoothie
water
everything is vegan except V for vegetarian and M for meats
vegetables are certified organic whenever possible and hand selected for freshness
GST included in all prices
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