The shortlist

Seven places. Many ways to eat.

A factual shortlist of seven distinct operators, selected for documented dishes and locations — not ratings, visits or a quality ranking.

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Yemeni

Lamb haneeth, chicken/lamb platters and Yemeni grill dishes.

South Granville

Lamb haneeth, chicken/lamb platters and Yemeni grill dishes. A documented South Granville option with the stated food scope.

Meat only

Indian

Curries, tandoori dishes and biryani.

Joyce–Collingwood

Curries, tandoori dishes and biryani. A documented Joyce–Collingwood option with the stated food scope.

Meat only

Middle Eastern

Chicken/beef shawarma, falafel and manakish.

Downtown / CBC Plaza

Chicken/beef shawarma, falafel and manakish. A documented Downtown / CBC Plaza option with the stated food scope.

Meat only

Middle Eastern

Mediterranean plates and wraps.

West End / Robson

Mediterranean plates and wraps. A documented West End / Robson option with the stated food scope.

Meat only

Pakistani

Karahi, nihari, kebabs and biryani.

Victoria–Fraserview

Karahi, nihari, kebabs and biryani. A documented Victoria–Fraserview option with the stated food scope.

Full food menu

Pakistani / Afghani / Indian

Chicken dishes and South Asian slow-cooked specialties.

Sunset / Fraser Street

Chicken dishes and South Asian slow-cooked specialties. A documented Sunset / Fraser Street option with the stated food scope.

Selected items

Moroccan

Tagines, lamb, chicken, couscous and harira.

Yaletown

Tagines, lamb, chicken, couscous and harira. A documented Yaletown option with the stated food scope.

Full food menu