1889 Powell St, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 428-7975
Web: https://www.alepheatery.com/
Instagram: @alepheatery
Advice: Reservations suggested
With it’s focus on vegetarian Middle Eastern cuisine, the owners have created a wonderful vibe at their Eastside eatery. Over a couple of visits I have tried several of their dishes, love the flavours as well as the healthy options offered.
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Silk Road
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chimmichuri saj
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zaatar saj
The Silk Road is a delicious tasting plate of mezze with baba ganoush, labneh, hummus, zaatar, honey, this dish provides a foray into the cuisine and the starting point of the journey. I have tried all of their Saj bread varieties, from the plain, to the chimmichuri to the flavourful Zaatar and each provides a different flavour depending on the type you have to dip in to the dish.
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Muhammara
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Hummus
I loved the Muhammara made with red pepper, walnut, lemon, pomegranate, so fresh and so good. Also, shared a bowl of their house-made Hummus with chickpea, lemon, tahini, paprika, parsley.
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Mosakhan Rolls
The Mosakhan Rolls is another great shareable that Lawrence and I enjoyed, enoki mushrooms, sumac and pine nuts rolled in fresh saj, came with a tasty creamy basil tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
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Roasted Parsnips
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Turmeric Cauliflower
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Butternut Squash & Halloumi Napoleon
Roasted Parsnips with labneh, pomegranate molasses was another flavourful dish; we also had the Turmeric Cauliflower with tahini and almonds; and the Butternut Squash & Halloumi Napoleon with pickled sweet pink onions, parsley and pumpkin seeds.
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Turmeric Sponge Cake
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Sticky Coffee Date Cake
For dessert, we had tried two, the Turmeric Sponge Cake with pine nuts, rose syrup, and house made coconut whip; and the very good Sticky Coffee Date Cake coffee, date filled, bailey’s caramel syrup, cashew ice cream.
With an intriguing brunch and lunch menu, this is a great eatery to visit during the day as well as the night; there is also a selection of drinks including inventive cocktails.
Review by: Richard Wolak
1889 Powell Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada