Tamam
9 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Tamam is a Palestinian restaurant on East Hastings near Nanaimo that diners praise for dishes like roast lamb, lamb shank with mujadara, falafel, and a vegetable stew. One diner calls the falafel the best they've had anywhere, and another says the meal ranked among the finest they've experienced at any restaurant and plans to return. It works well for both vegetarians and meat eaters, and one commenter notes a cozy vibe that suits groups. A diner also misses the former lunch counter on Commercial Drive, where the sandwiches and wraps were well liked.
Address
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine, 2616 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Roast lamb with vegetable stew, Lamb shank with mujadara, Falafel
- Best for
- Groups, Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/tliskop in r/askvan · Feb 2026taste
Recommends the roast lamb served with a vegetable stew.
- Recommendsu/Minimum-Reception in r/askvan · Jan 2025taste
Calls the falafel the best they've had anywhere.
- Recommendsu/lenisefitz in r/vancouver · Dec 2023taste
Great for vegetarians and meat lovers, food absolutely delicious.
- Recommendsu/neenjaah in r/askvan · Mar 2026taste
Really likes the lamb shank with mujadara and the mutabbal dip.
- Recommendsu/aliasbex in r/vancouver · Dec 2023ambience
Palestinian, delicious, great for groups, cozy vibe.
- Recommendsu/wineandchocolatecake in r/vancouver · Dec 2023taste
Says the vegetable stew is really good.
- Recommendsu/ThatGuyFromPeru in r/askvan · Jan 2025
Agrees with the Tamam recommendation.
- Recommendsu/NoNipArtBf in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
Calls it among the finest meals they've had at any restaurant and vows to return.
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- Recommendsu/supersuperduper in r/askvan · Jan 2025taste
Misses the lunch counter on the Drive, saying the sandwiches and wraps were so good.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.