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Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery, Vancouver, BC

Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery

4.9
4.9
137 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Middle Eastern
Unrestricted Middle Eastern cuisine served in a cozy space inspired by a Levantine courtyard. Aleph’s menu draws inspiration from classic Middle Eastern staples to offer a borderless cuisine experience. At Aleph, dishes are cooked with fresh ingredients making use of the excellent Middle Eastern spices, vibrant vegetables and, of course, an abundance of the best olive oil.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 428-7975
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Middle Eastern
  • Executive Chef
    Haitham El Khatib
  • Catering
    We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hello@alepheatery.com
  • Private party facilities
    Designed with the intention to bring the east to the west and create the feeling that you’re walking into a host's home.We can host celebrations, intimate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, or gatherings for up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hastings / Sunrise
  • Cross Street
    Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus stop 50496
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Jerusalem Experience

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our ultimate tasting menu is an ode to how we eat in Palestine; lots of small plates shared among everyone! Cold mezzes, hot entrees, break a bread, lots of olive oil and zaatar; abundance is our language! Our tasting menu is comprised of 4 cold mezzes and 3 hot mezzes and a dessert to be shared among groups of two. If you like to experience new things, this tasting menu is for you! No deposit is required and menu is priced at $40 per person.
    Jerusalem Experience photo

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Value

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Healthy

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver

    Best Food

  • Vancouver

    Best Service

  • Vancouver

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Child-Friendly

  • Vancouver

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Vancouver

    Healthy

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

137 Reviews
  1. NickM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed. Highly recommend the Persian Bao and the Silk Road!

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  2. goodveganfood

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a birthday dinner with some picky eaters. The staff were very courteous which were helpful with the menu, accommodating to dietary restrictions.

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  3. OceaanP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing!! The food is delicious, the space is so cute, the service is amazing! And the value!! We did the Jerusalem experience and we all went home stuffed, which is saying something - my partner is a very tall person who eats a lot! There is so much care put in to every detail on the food, and it is so homey at the same time. Will definitely do this again.

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  4. Cynree

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food and lovely staff. Definitely going back.

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  5. AnneP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The menu was rather small so choices were limited. My first time at a vegan restaurant, so the food was interesting. The pomegranate walnut sauce on soy curls in a bao was good. Service was good. Ambience was affected by the train rumbling by just outside the window; you couldn't hear yourself think! We ate off rather strange aluminium plates. I would rather have had my food on ceramic plates.

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  6. JimmyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good place ! Love the taste menu and the water was awesome 👏🏽

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  7. Dsha

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants! I am vegan, my friends are not, and they love it as much as I do. Everything is delicious, and the service is always good! The hummus, potatoes and brussel sprouts are my top faves, but every single thing is amazing. Breakfast too! The Free Palestine cocktail is so good. I went twice last week :)

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  8. RayM

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great discovery in Vancouver's east side. The best hummus on the planet. Potato, yam and eggplant dishes are out of this world. Hurry and make a reservation.

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  9. KimX

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Flavourful dishes and friendly service. Only downside is the Nann bread which was hard and rubbery.

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  10. GCGC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All dishes I have tried at this place are always very delicious. Highly recommend!

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  11. Patsy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! The server was courteous and great in explaining to us some food items . Very relaxing and enjoyable experience! Will definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends!!

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  12. Ricardo

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fab experience! Our group of 7 greatly appreciated foot, atmosphere and a little cultural escapade from the buzz. An authentic and nonchalant service, and our out-of-town friends and us had a great time here. See you soon again!

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  13. B2Casidy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were both excellent. We had the Jerusalem tasting menu and it was a ton of food for a very reasonable price. Neither of us are vegan but enjoyed ourselves immensely anyway

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, lovely atmosphere. We had the muhammara and pita, pickled veg, falafel, charred yam, potstickers, turmeric cauliflower and the olive oil cake. It was all delicious and the staff were so friendly. Will definitely return.

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  15. ReganS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had the Jerusalem Experience which was the perfect amount of food. We did miss the bread that was made per order the last time we were there.

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  16. tillsw

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Wonderful Jerusalem experience! Great value.

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  17. cnagappa

    Vancouver

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Aleph is a great choice for vegans. Our vegan visitors from Seattle enjoyed the ambiance of this charming neighborhood eatery, situated close to Vancouver's Railtown district. The menu is simple and food was fresh and tasty. I enjoyed the gluten free options. The cocktails offered were delicious. The staff were courteous and friendly. If we lived in the neighborhood, we would be regulars!

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  18. Kettroc

    Los Angeles

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic plant based middle eastern food with a cheerful waitstaff and a sunny ambiance. I’d say it’s a little reminiscent of Ottolenghi vibe food. Shawarma and falafel were to die for. Literally my only complaint is that they were out of vodka and I think could use to up the cocktail availability game by a tad. But that’s nitpicking because we loved our meal.

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  19. MaestroZ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our time at Aleph. Great food and pleasant atmosphere.

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  20. DrewT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. My favourite falafels in Vancouver. Potstickers are also a must!

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  21. JMJM

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to share a bunch of mezzes, grab drinks and just have a clean, open and friendly place to chill. Definitely get the baos and Silk Road. Yummmm

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  22. MaestroZ

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the premiere vegan restaurant in Vancouver. Fresh, delicious, sexy. The staff are delightful and the food divine.

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  23. NorthVanMan

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s just so inn interesting and delicious. Go now.

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  24. Julie

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent, the space is cute and the service attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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  25. Ricardo

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend eating out at Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery. Incredibly delicious food accompanied by an excellent cultural escapade from everyday city life (without hopping on an airplane!). We were a group of 7, and were lucky to have a reservation for the evening. One-of-a-kind experience where food is prepared with LOVE within a minimalist interior design so to focus on the social nature of a meal with loved ones!!

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  26. SabaA

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Highly recommended!

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  27. SARAHM

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I so love this small but mighty restaurant. The food is wonderful and innovative, the staff are wonderful, informed, friendly and the decor is inspired and beautiful. I also love this part of the city - and that this gem of a restaurant is tucked into this particular city block. LOVE this place!

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  28. Jacob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent portions, will 100% be back again!

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  29. SuzanneP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent portions and taste. Highly recommend. Staff is friendly .

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  30. EmilyH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal as usual! Food is so extremely delicious, if everyone could eat here we could convince more people how wonderful plant based food is!!

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  31. T123456789

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    What a hidden gem! The food here is delish! We are both meat eaters but didn't miss it at all because the flavours were so dynamic and lovely. Everything we ate was spectacular but the favs were the bao buns, the cauliflower bowl and the brussel sprouts. The house made hot sauce is not to be missed!!! The vibe could have been a bit warmer with a playlist and cozier seating. I will absolutely go back.

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  32. Boyd

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    surprisingly good food - everything that we shared was delicious

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  33. Fernando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. A bit overpriced, but worth it for the quality. Would definitely recommend it.

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  34. Foodies

    Vancouver

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is our third time at this restaurant and we always leave very happy. The food is delicious…. And Vegan!! We will definitely be back.

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  35. PaolaQ

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A loving and memorable experience for our group. All the food was delicious and accommodate many of the needs of our guests. We will come back for your famous brunch!

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  36. EmilyH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    INCREDIBLE food! Such a cute spot, loved the experience so, so much!

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  37. Jules

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the tasting menu Jerusalem Experience and everything was amazing. Can't wait to go back already!

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  38. MadeleineS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The clouds of fat fruit flies need to go :( The rest is fab!!

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  39. NancyC

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second visit and it was just as good as my first time. Definitely one of my faves.

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  40. WesD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A quaint little restaraunt with friendly staff and amazing food! I would recommend it for sure!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery using the Order Online button. Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 428-7975.

Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery is rated 4.9 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hastings / Sunrise
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Vegetarian / Vegan, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Bus stop 50496
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Middle Eastern
  • Executive Chef
    Haitham El Khatib
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (604) 428-7975
  • Catering
    We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hello@alepheatery.com
  • Private party facilities
    Designed with the intention to bring the east to the west and create the feeling that you’re walking into a host's home.We can host celebrations, intimate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, or gatherings for up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.
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