Whenever a new restaurant opens up on Commercial Drive, it's a big deal. With its string of institutions that have withstood the test of time — Havana, The Reef, Marcelo's to name a few — there simply isn't much real estate left for newbies. But if the lineups pouring out of Jamjar since its October 2014 opening are any indication, the Lebanese eatery is a welcome addition to the ‘hood. Maybe that’s because the new kid on the block is unlike anything the city has ever seen.
“There simply aren’t very many Lebanese restaurants in Vancouver,” says Lebanon-born owner Fadi Eid, who left a career as a food and beverage manager at the Fairmont to open up the eatery. His concept for the “folk Lebanese” restaurant is to serve healthy, traditional Lebanese mezes (fattoush salad, roasted eggplant dip and saj-fresh flatbread) made with super fresh seasonal ingredients, plus a few dishes normally found only in Lebanese homes. “Lebanese restaurant menus are usually quite fixed but we serve stews like Lamb Laban Immo — lamb shank cooked in a yogurt sauce and served with rice,” he says.
Most items are meant to be served family-style, and washed down with Lebanese beer or cocktails laced with cooking spices (the Date Lavender Old Fashioned with date molasses, fresh lavender and lavender syrup, is a must). Brought to you in a laid back, modern setting (think reclaimed wood tables, antique mirrors and windows), Jamjar is the ideal spot for date night, girls’ night and everything in between.
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Soup of the day (VE)
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Tabbouli (VE)
Parsley, bourghol, tomatoes & onions
Fattoush (VE)
Cucumber, radish, romaine, tomato, saj crisps
Chickpea Lentil Salad (VE-GF)
Green lentil, cilantro
Cabbage Salad (VE-GF)
Duo of cabbage, JJ dressing
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Hummus (VE-GF)
Creamy chickpea dip
Makdous (VE)
Pickled eggplant stuffed with chili & walnuts
Muttabel (VE-GF)
Roasted eggplant dip
Spinach Dip (VE-GF)
Creamy sesame spinach dip
Labneh with Khodra (V)
Pressed yogurt, mint, olives, green onions
Seasoned Olives (VE)
Cumin, dill,lemon
Hummus Trio (V)
Our original & two seasonal flavours
We use our own home made saj, fresh seasonal vegetables & your choice of dressing. Choice of Salsa Harra, Toum, Tarator, or Pomegranate Molasses. VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Shish Tawouk
Yogurt marinated Rossdown Farms chicken breast
Mujadra
Spiced lentil stew, cumin, crispy onions
Makanik
Lamb sausages, red wine, seven spices
Fish Kebabs (Ocean Wise)
Marinated Pacific Cod, garlic, tomatoes, black pepper
Vegan (VE)
Choose falafel or cauliflower or mix both
Make it a plate for an additional $4. Add batata harra, brown rice or both & choice of salad and cold mezze. VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Shish Tawouk (GF)
Yogurt marinated Rossdown Farms chicken breast skewers
Mujadra (GF) (VE)
Spiced lentil stew, cumin, crispy onions
Fish Kebabs (GF) (Ocean Wise)
Marinated Pacific Cod, garlic, tomatoes, black pepper
Makanik (GF)
Custom lamb sausages, red wine, 7 spices
Falafel (VE-GF)
Our take on this delicious dumpling
Makali (VE-GF)
Deep fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Seasoned Olives (VE)
Cumin, dill, lemon
Hummus Trio (V)
Our original & two seasonal flavours
Hummus (VE-GF) - Creamy chickpea dip
Try a seasonal for an additional $1
Makdous (VE)
Pickled eggplant stuffed with chili & walnuts
Muttabel (VE-GF)
Roasted eggplant dip, tahini, lemon, garlic
Tagen (VE-GF)
Caramelized onions, tahini
Mohammara (VE)
Spicy roasted red pepper, walnuts
Spinach Dip (VE-GF)
Creamy sesame spinach dip
Labneh with Khodra (V)
Pressed yogurt, mint, olives, green onions
Shanklish (V)
Fermented cheese, oregano, fresh tomatoes, onions
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Batata Harra (VE-GF)
Cubed potatoes, tossed in garlic & cilantro
Shish Tawouk (GF)
Yogurt marinated Rossdown Farms chicken breast skewers
Makanik (GF)
Lamb sausages, red wine, seven spices
Mujadra (GF)
Spiced lentil stew, cumin,crispy onions
Fish Kebabs (GF)
Marinated Cod, garlic, tomatoes, black pepper
Falafel (VE-GF)
Our take on this delicious dumpling
Makali (VE-GF)
Deep fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses
Halloumi Cheese (V-GF)
Pan seared with tomatoes, olives, fresh mint
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Tabbouli (VE)
Parsley, bourghol, tomatoes & onions
Fattoush (VE)
Cucumber, radish, romaine, tomato, saj crisps
Chickpea Lentil Salad (VE-GF)
Green lentil, cilantro
Cabbage Salad (VE-GF)
Duo of cabbage, JJ dressing
Tomato Artichoke Salad (VE-GF)
Marinated artichoke bottoms, cumin, sumac
Olives, Makdous, Hummus, Muttabel, Mohamara, Spinach Dip.
Mujadra, Cauliflower, Falafel, Batata Harra.
VE: vegan ~ V: vegetarian ~ GF: gluten free
Soup of the day (VE)
Stuffed Eggplant Stew (VE-GF)
Onions, garlic, tomato, brown rice & seasonal vegetables
Beef Kibbeh
Burghul, pistachios, yogurt sauce, garlic, mint, vermicelli rice
Djaj with Hamod (GF)
Rossdown Farms chicken thighs, potatoes, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice
Samkeh Harra (GF) (Ocean Wise)
Tilapia, tahini, onion, garlic, cilantro , tomato
Riyash (GF)
Spice rubbed yogurt marinated lamb chops, served with minced lamb rice
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