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Fried Sea Bass
Falafel (vegan, gf)
Mezza
Makloobeh with fresh
Slow baked chicken with roasted potatoes
Frreekeh and lamb shanks
Lamb Shank with potato
Steelhead trout with stuffed cabbage rolls
Mansaf
Stuffed half chicken
Slow baked chicken with Freekeh
Lamb roast with mujaddarah
Chicken kebab with stuffed cabbage rolls
Stuffed grape leaves

Business hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 17:00 pm – 21:00 pm
Wednesday: 17:00 pm – 21:00 pm
Thursday: 17:00 pm – 21:00 pm
Friday: 17:00 pm – 21:30 pm
Saturday: 17:00 pm – 21:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

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May our food be a bridge that connects you further with Palestine.

Thank you @ijv.canada for once again explaining Zi

Thank you @ijv.canada for once again explaining Zionism to the general public. It is very important that this is coming not from “antisemites” but Jews. Jews who believe that no human is better than any other. Jews who are not afraid to admit that Israel is built on stolen land. Jews who refuse to stay silent watching Israel commit genocide and ethnic cleansing in the name of Jews and Judaism. It is very important to always affirm and highlight the difference between Jews and zionists. @ijv.vancouver #israelisanapartheidstate #landback ##jewsforpalestine #jewsagainstisrael

💐 Join us on May 11 for a Mother’s Day Fundra

💐 Join us on May 11 for a Mother’s Day Fundraiser for Gaza.💐

Reclaiming Mother’s Day as a day of peace and justice. An anti-racist, fundraising action in solidarity with the women and children of Gaza.

The evening will include Live Music and a Fashion Show, showcasing talented folks from across the Province + beyond.

🎟 Kitesofhope.org

📆 Sunday, May 11
📺 Live Stream: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
🎙️ Vancouver in Person: 5 - 9:30 PM

🎤 Artists: @dakotabearofficial, @basel.zayed, @loveyoulikealion, @amyblanding, @onibana.taiko + More!

❤️ Supported by: Kites of Hope Society, @tamamfinepalestiniancuisine, @ijv.vancouver @labour4palestineyvr @tgucvan @decolonialclothing

This video documents meals distribution in Khan Yu

This video documents meals distribution in Khan Yunis on Saturday April 12. You can hear the military drones flying and making loud sharp noises that Gazans had to live with for many years now. Terrorizing the people of Gaza has become part of the grammar that holds Israeli society together. Only in the last couple of weeks did we start to see cracks. Members of their immoral army, former politicians and former leaders of the terrorist organization- mosad, are calling for the end of Israeli attacks on Gaza because it serves no purpose except for the criminals running the government. Former Israeli prime minister just called for the arrest of Netanyahu. But the radical right wing lunatic in the WH prefers to deal with criminals like himself. #gaza #landback #freepalestinebc #israelisanapartheidstate #eastvan #canadiansagainstgenocide #hastingssunrise #teachersforpalestine #

This event is dedicated to mothers in Gaza. Come a

This event is dedicated to mothers in Gaza. Come and show your support for humanity and peace and say no to ethnic cleansing and genocide. In the face of all the destruction and killings, we must celebrate life, and fight for our rights to celebrate life. There will be music, Palestinian and Indigenous fashion show, and food. @freepalestinetricitiesbc @ijv.vancouver @labour4palestineyvr @decolonialclothing #gaza #mothersday #landback #eastvan #canadiansagainstgenocide #voteforpalestine

Fattoush: it is more than a salad. Fulfilling and

Fattoush: it is more than a salad. Fulfilling and deliciously vegan. #palestiniancuisine #veganfood #fattoush #salad #gaz #landback #eastvan #eastvancouver

Saturday April 12, 2025. Another day of distributi

Saturday April 12, 2025. Another day of distributing over 200 platters of baked fatayer to displaced refugees in Karameh camp in Khan Yunis. Our community of volunteers did an amazing job given the conditions. But they were able to put a smile on many faces. The documentation videos they sent us are both, heartbreaking and heartwarming. We will keep working as long as we can to provide whatever we can. The least we can do. On Mother’s Day, May 11, in collaboration with various wonderful people and organizations in BC, we will be holding a big fundraiser event that includes music, fashion and food bringing together Palestinian, Indigenous and Canadian artists to salute and pay respect to mothers in Gaza. Save the date. #gaza #landback #israelisaterroriststate #artistsforpalestine #teachersforpalestine #fightcolonialism #eastvan

If there is well there is a way. Last week, we wer

If there is well there is a way. Last week, we were able to fund with your donations, the distribution of fatayer and other baked goodies for displaced people in Khan Yunis.
This video that documents the event was sent to us from Gaza by the same people who organized the event. We didn’t do any editing, we just shortened the length of it because it is over 5 minutes. If this video shows us anything, it shows that despite the dire situation, and the hopeless world around them, Gazans are kind, warm and resilient people whose sense of belonging is stronger than any military in the world.
we will continue to support in anyway we can, and we will always find a way.
#gaza #israelisanapartheidstate #landback #eastvan #palestiniancuisine #teachers4palestine #hastingssunrise #artistsforpalestine #canadiansagainstgenocide

Rafeef Ziadeh her poetry is made of blood, tears

Rafeef Ziadeh

her poetry is made of blood, tears, anguish, yearning and all that mix of melancholy and humour that marks many Palestinian creators,

She delivers her poetry not only with words coming out of her mouth, but with all of her body, her hands, her head, her heart, her tears

Her poetry is sensual, not the kind you meditate on, it is not made of fixed images but of moving parts, you don’t know where it’s going to hit you next

Thank you Rafeef for the gift of joy you brought into our broken hearts.
@rafeef.ziadah #israelisanapartheidstate #gaza #canadiansagainstgenocide #poetsforpalestine #eatvan

My name is Sobhi Zobaidi, and I am a small busines

My name is Sobhi Zobaidi, and I am a small business owner, writer, and artist. I, along with my wife and two daughters, have resided in East Vancouver for the past 18 years. In 2012, with my wife Tamam, we founded Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine in the East Village. I have BA in Economics, diploma in film production, MA in cinema studies and currently PhD candidate at SFU (defending this year after much delay).

I am seeking election to the Vancity Board of Directors, which will commence on Monday, April 7th, and conclude on April 25th. My motivation for this candidacy is rooted in my belief that Vancity has the potential to play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and social equity within our community.

During the early stages of the pandemic,our small business, along with countless others, faced significant challenges and uncertainty. Unexpectedly, we received life saving financial support from Vancity as part of their community engagement and support.

It was during this challenging time that I recognized the stark contrast between two distinct banking systems: those that prioritize profit maximization and those that prioritize social responsibility. The latter, in particular, aligns with my vision for a more equitable and sustainable future. I firmly believe that ethical investment is essential for the growth and well-being of our diverse communities.

As a board member, I will work tirelessly towards promoting Vancity’s values and investment in our diverse communities prioritizing climate justice, reconciliation, anti racism and social equity and financial inclusion. #vancityelection #ehicalinvestments #gaza #landback #eastvan #eastvancouver #cjpmeofficial

We had the most meaningful day yesterday, we gathe

We had the most meaningful day yesterday, we gathered together, friends and allies and spent the day making Eid cookies at our restaurant. We finished baking around 3:00 pm, by 5:00 pm everything was gone. We raised $3195 which will be sent to Gaza immediately through friends to provide hot meals and drinking water. We are happy to be able to provide safe space for our community to observe the saddest Eid, in a meaningful way.

We live in dark times. Imagine that the genocide was resumed to bring the bloodthirsty right wing lunatic Ben Gvir, back to the government so that war criminal Netanyahu stays in power and doesn’t face his criminality in a court of law. This is how lawless Israel has become under the influence by the radical right wing lunatics in the WH. #gaza #landback #israelisanapartheidstate #canadiansagainstgenocide #eastvan #hastingssunrise

Eid cookies are being baked. The most delicious an

Eid cookies are being baked. The most delicious and aromatic cookies you can find. Come get some between 3-6 pm. All proceeds will go towards our Gaza fundraiser. #gaza #landback #eidmubarek #israelisanapartheidstate #eastvan #canadiansagainstgenocide

This weekend’s special: Oven roasted Quails, stu

This weekend’s special: Oven roasted Quails, stuffed with freekeh. Very delicious and unique way to eat quails. #palestiniancuisine #gaza #israelisanapartheidstate #landback #eastvan #quails #stuffedpoultry #eastvan

This Sunday, March 30, we will be making the tradi

This Sunday, March 30, we will be making the traditional Eid cookies with a group of Palestinian friends and activists at our restaurant. It is a tradition in Palestine for friends and families to gather and prepare these delicious date-cookies, which you can buy them freshly made. All proceeds will go towards our Gaza fundraiser. Our connections with our land and our ancestors are stronger than all the killing machines at work to make us disappear. We shall overcome. #gaza #landback #canadiansforpalestine #israelisanapartheidstate #eastvan #palestiniancuisine

We are small restaurant that opens very limited ho

We are small restaurant that opens very limited hours, however, we go through 100 romaine hearts, per week, that’s 400 hearts a month. Almost all restaurants in BC use lettuce. Imagine how much demand there is. The problem is that it is really difficult to find romaine hearts grown in Canada. If you have a tip, let us know. #boycutusa #gaza #landback #canadiansagainstgenocide #canadaisnotforsale #no51ststate #buylocal

Yesterday we were able to fund with your donations

Yesterday we were able to fund with your donations, the distribution of fresh water and Ramadan food baskets for hundreds of families in Northern Gaza. Now that Israel is using water and food to punish two million people in Gaza, we can’t stay silent, even though the killing machine is getting more aggressive and more genocidal with the support of the radical right wing lunatics in the WH. At the same time we are working with a group of activists, doctors and medical engineers to provide prosthetic limbs for amputees especially children. We will keep you posted on the developments. #gaza #israelisanapartheidstate #landback #teachersforpalestine #eastvan #canadiansagainstgenocide #artistsforpalestine

I wrote songs in Arabic but never in English. This

I wrote songs in Arabic but never in English. This is my first. #poetryisnotdead #poetsforpalestine #gaza #landback #eastvancouver

We were fortunate this afternoon to be blessed by

We were fortunate this afternoon to be blessed by our Wet’suwet’en friends who traveled to Vancouver to participate in a panel discussion following the screening of Yintah, a film about Wet’suwet’en resistance to pipelines that is being screened tonight at the Indigenous Friendship Centre here in East Van.
#gaza #landback #israelisanapartheidstate #eastvan #teachersforpalestine #artistsforpalestine

One of our most popular dishes. #palestiniancuisin

One of our most popular dishes. #palestiniancuisine #hastingssunrise #gaza #landback #eastvan #comfortfood #lambshank #grapeleaves #mediterraneanfood

Day Dreaming. 2025. Oil on canvas. Chef Tamam is

Day Dreaming. 2025. Oil on canvas. Chef Tamam is a talented artist whose paintings capture the soul of the old city of Jerusalem where she grew up. #palestine #freepalestine🇵🇸 #gaza #landback #artists4palestine

Liberals are good at telling half truths and seein

Liberals are good at telling half truths and seeing half the picture, and they have very selective memory. Politicians who can’t differentiate between Judaism and Zionism, don’t understand either. @liberalca #jewsforpalestine #jewsagainstzionism #jewsagainstgenocide #landback #gaza

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This weekend's special

stuffed Quails

Oven roasted quails, stuffed with rice or freekeh (your choice)

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