Zaatar w Zeit: Delicious and Healthy Lebanese Food in Vancouver

This restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Lebanon to Vancouver, focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and mindful preparation. Zaatar w Zeit is perfect for Vancouverites who are always on the lookout for healthier alternatives and need different diet options.

Here are a few menu highlights:

Kafta Supreme Flatbread: A flavourful combination of ground beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, diced onion, and parsley, spread on white flatbread and baked with a cheese mix. It’s then topped with sunny-side-up eggs, cherry tomatoes, chili paste, and mayo, garnished with arugula and sesame seeds.

Mediterranean Flatbread: A vegetarian delight featuring pesto sauce, mozzarella, zucchini, feta cheese, black olives, hot green pepper, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and freshly cut onion, topped with chili oil.

Shawarma Steak Pan: Marinated tender beef shawarma mixed with tomato and freshly chopped parsley mix, served with thin-cut fries, tahini sauce, pickles, and parsley mix.

Chicken Tawouk: Tender and flavourful chicken prepared in a traditional marinade, grilled to perfection, and paired with crispy thin-cut fries, crunchy pickles, and garlic sauce. This wrap is a street food classic.

Lebanese Coffee: A strong and authentic brew made from 100% Arabica beans, infused with cardamom.

Zaatar w Zeit embraces the principles of Lebanese cuisine, which is known for its emphasis on fresh, natural ingredients and balanced nutrition. It avoids preservatives and saturated fats. Rooted in the Mediterranean diet, it is renowned for heart health and overall well-being and includes vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-friendly options.

Lebanese food relies on nutrient-rich ingredients like vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and heart-healthy olive oil. Dishes such as hummus, tabbouleh, and zaatar manousheh are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Instead of processed ingredients, Lebanese food is flavoured with simple, wholesome elements like garlic, lemon, spices, and fresh herbs.