Nuba in Kitsilano

Nuba is a staple in my dining out choice, always consistently good food and service!
They put in that extra effort to make sure you are enjoying yourself and are open to changes that you may need made to the menu and also suggestions if you are unsure. Every person that I have brought here has enjoyed the meal immensely and will return. The ambiance is always nice and the prices are really reasonable. They have plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options too! One of my favorites in Vancouver– try it out! you will not be disappointed :)

Nuba is a great, relaxing restaurant with great food! The chicken tawook is amazing! My only complaint is that SOMETIMES the potatoes are a bit undercooked, but otherwise a great place to dine!

First time trying out Lebanese food and I was not sure what to expect of it. So I had a sense that it would be similar to Mediterranean food. I like Mediterranean food. Why did it take me so long to make a trip to this restaurants is because its hard to find friends who are willing to try this place out with me.
This place is located in my hood and it had the old décor of the old Italian restaurant that used to be here but of course it is much more successful then than old Italian restaurant. Walked in and its a very romantic setting. Candle lighted. I mean, I am coming here with my girlfriend so this setting would not affect me. But I like the atmosphere. Its not too noisy.
Server is a bit of a rush. Maybe he wants table turn over fast. But He was very friendly. I checked in on Unilocal and made a mistake not realizing that the free drink only applies for lunch and brunch only but they still honored it.
My friend and I both ordered the Chicken Tawook and a cauliflower to share. I liked the cauliflower and it was quite interesting. My friend said she expected it to be mashed. Unfortunately No, it still had the cauliflower shape. But to me its ok. I wouldn’t know how other Lebanese restaurants would cook it because this is my first time trying out Lebanese food. The Chicken Tawook was really good. Its with Halal chicken. This is my first time having Halal chicken as well. The meat was very juicy and tender. I had to double check in the dark to make sure its fully cooked. The chicken tasted that juicy and the meat was super smooth. The dinner came with pita bread so I made a wrap with my Tawook dish. Yummy. I am not really sure if that is the way to eat it but I just like the conventional way.
The juice was really good as well. The server picked for me. I got the lemon, apple, orange, celery and ginger juice. The combination had a good kick to it.
Definitely will come back and I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Delicious! One of the best Lebanese places I’ve tried! The food was so fresh and full of flavor. We came in for lunch and tried the chicken and the cauliflower plates. Both were so tasty and you get a good sized portion so you won’t leave hungry! The fresh juice is also so refreshing! I was looking around at other patrons and everything looked great. Try this place!

The stuffed eggplant is amazing! Excellent service :) The fried cauliflower is less good as I thought… Just a little bit too sour for a Chinese tongue. Lol.
Only the first floor is open during the weekdays, be sure to make a reservation before you head to the restaurant !

What a gem of a restaurant. Nicely decorated and arranged so that you can have conversations without shouting– which is important because you’ll want to linger and savor the exquisite food. There were three of us and we shared the feast for two, adding a few more menu items.
All the items were delectable and spiced just perfectly.
Our server was informative and helpful without being overbearing. He didn’t hover but was already there to clear dishes or answer questions, refill drinks, etc.
Highly recommend this restaurant.

As much as we enjoyed the food here, my friend and I left with a bad taste in our mouthes because we felt lied to about what we were paying for.
We had specified that we wanted «The Feast», a $ 37 dinner for 2. The waitress then asked if we wanted a vegetarian or carnivore option, thinking that «The Feast» could be prepared in 2 ways.
When the bill came, we were charged $ 57 for «The Grand Feast».
We brought the issue up with our waitress and she said that the carnivore option was «The Grand Feast” — something that was not specified to us. As students traveling on a very tight budget, this was very upsetting.
Because of this, I really have no desire to come back to this restaurant. I feel like I was scammed. Note to the restaurant: it’s important to specify the difference and refer to meals as they are posted on the menu, especially for new guests.

Without a doubt, this is one of Nuba’s prettiest locations! The interior is so lush, love the Mediterranean vibe they have going on! Apparently they use to be Greek restaurant!
For me the food is… just average. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? The fafalel was pretty yummy, but it was a bit too dry and chalking for my liking. The potatoes that came with my lunch plate was lukewarm and borderline soggy. *sadface*
BUT…I loved how I got a free drink for checking in on Unilocal hehe. Perks of being a Unilocaler!!! :D
Service was… serviceable. No smiles, prompt, and curt. All in all, not a bad place for Labanese food in Kits!

I had heard of Nuba before but wasn’t aware of the various locations. Last week my friend, who is a health freak took me and I really had no idea what to expect other than it was Mediterranean cuisine.
We ordered the tuna salad that was on their seasonal menu, stuffed eggplant, chicken skewers, fried cauliflower and falafel.
I think my least favourite dish was the tuna salad, not that it was bad or anything but it was exactly what you would imagine how bits of tuna with mixed greens would taste.
I would say that the chicken skewer was good but similarly, it wasn’t anything too spectacular.
My friend said the same could be said about the falafel but I happened to really like it… possibly because I don’t eat it too often. The exterior was crunchy and nicely browned, with a soft inside and the texture was fantastic.
I really enjoyed the stuffed eggplant but what really blew my mind was the fried cauliflower. So simple but the flavor was just marvellous. That’s a must have, next time I visit.
Overall, the food quality was fresh and although not all the flavors were as bold as other places, it is still a very satisfying and delicious meal. The best thing about it is, everything was so healthy tasting that we did not leave with food coma, didn’t feel sluggish or anything like that. Can’t say that for a lot of other places.
The ambiance is nice, they were very busy but I didn’t think it compromised their service. Prices were a bit higher than expected but it was worth trying for sure.

An excellent fusion Middle Eastern place with meat, vegetarian and vegan options. The vegan options are delectable, with lots of variety and tremendous flavour. The interior makes for an upscale-​feeling dining experience and the service is quite friendly. Priced fairly reasonably given what it is. An excellent place.

Lets just lead with the cauliflower. Because cauliflower. They could serve it to me in the storage closet and I would leave a rave review.
The space is beautiful, the service was fast and friendly, and I enjoyed the same delicious eats as at all the other locations.
PS: it feels like a sexy date night spot. Hint, hint.

The care given to patrons at Nuba in Kits by the staff is excellent and the food is always delicious. The service is personable and warm – both by the waiters and by the management. It is clear that Nuba staff definitely want patrons to enjoy the whole experience of their meal at the restaurant. I eat at Nuba regularly-​take out and eating in – and will continue to for years to come. Also: Great vegan and vegetarian options. Thanks Nuba!

Would give it 0 stars if possible. Inattentive service. The chicken was dry and the everything was under seasoned. Food took over an hour to get there got a 10% discount on our meal since it took so long but the service seemed insincere.
Would strongly suggest going anywhere else on Broadway instead. 2 thumbs down.

Went here with a friend and her partner for dinner and it was great! My friend and I are vegan and she’s also gluten free, so we ordered La Feast and some extra cauliflower, falafels, olives, and hummus (with added cucumber slices as well as the pita) to share between all 3 of us. This was PLENTY of food and everything was delicious.
Service was fine — nothing special but nothing to complain about either. The restaurant was quite warm (as we were there on a hot day in July), but they had a fan going near our table so that helped a bit. I didn’t mind too much — but if you’re sensitive to heat, you might want to avoid this place in summer. It’s also possible the indoor part of the restaurant might be a bit cooler (we were in the covered courtyard part).

The ambiance of this location is fab! Unfortunately the food was not up to the usual Nuba standards. The cauliflower was over cooked to the point that it was soggy and the service was atrocious.
I’m sorry to say that we will not be returning to this Nuba.

I have been to nuba several times and it has been very pleasant experience. Nuba had its birthday party where they had this amazing live performance of music and dance. It was beautiful and very impressive. nuba was generous to throw such a party with free unlimited drinks and finger foods. I appreciate the fact they are giving back and sharing their big anniversary to and with their customers.

Food is solid.
If you like healthy food, you found it.
The Kits location is good, close to home and lots of people walking. We ordered the ‘La Grand Feast’ which is pretty much all the appetizers in the menu. This is pretty solid, you won’t order the a la carte menu after. Although, we decided to try the lamb shank as well and… OMG, so yummy!!!
Finally, we ordered the quinoa chocolate cake and Turkish coffee. Both are also amazing.

Solid 3.5, but with repeat visits, should be a 4, the food’s there and for sure the ambience, décor and Kits action of course.
One of those rare establishments where I would come simply for the décor, reminds me of East is East. So a place to bring out of town guests for sure.
Ordered the lunch special, lamb stew, so while the value’s and variety’s there: hummus, pita bread, radish salad, fresh veggies, it was more potatoes than the small pieces of lamb lol. For $ 12.50, for sure you will be full. But it was yummy, great sauce, and probably ordered the main dish next time.
Got the window seat, yay. Next time, I’ll ask for the bar seating.
Asked Katelyn how long this power lunch would be, she said 10 minutes but more like 5 min lol. Normally I’d be hesitant but like phở, they all make a big batch first thing in the morning, so no worries.

The atmosphere is great. As soon as we walked in there was nobody at the door to great us. We mainly ordered appetizers; the Taboula was dry (needed olive oil), the Hummus was great (not enough olive oil), the Kebbah did taste good but it wasn’t your typical kebbah, the halloumi needs a gallon of water with it because it was very very salty (halloumi cheese itself is salty, why add more salt?)…
Recommendations to the restaurant: add napkins, salt, pepper, and olive oil to each tables…
Final comment: Restaurant is cool and hip, but it is not authentic Lebanese food. Avocado isn’t native to the region.

All Nuba’s are great if you’re into Mediterranean food.
The Kits location is nice, close by a handful of Broadway bars for after drinks.
I highly recommend the ‘La Grand Feast’ which is pretty much all the pitas, dips, hummus, mezze, prawns, lamb, and chicken you can eat.
To drink, try the (I believe it was chilli or jalapeño) margarita.