Koshari Zooba - Port Moody, British Columbia

A J.

My friend and I were doing the Art Shuffle in Port Moody when we stumbled upon this hidden gem. Neither of us knew anything about Egyptian food, but we’re so glad we decided to give it a try!

We both ordered the Koshari bowl — one with chicken and the other with beef kebab. The kebab pieces were huge (too big for the bowl!) and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, so we ended up taking some home.

The three different sauces added such a complex, tangy kick. My friend kept thanking me for choosing this spot, and we both told the friendly owner we’d definitely be back. I can’t wait to return!

Sajad H.

This is what you expect from a humble middle eastern food: a clean cozy small place with friendly people working there having a relatively small menu that you can trust. I got the Egyptian shawarma wrap and it tastes like home. Well balanced, great spices, cooked well and juicy. Nothing negative at all.

Christy S.

Authentic Egyptian cuisine in Vancouver?! Come try the exotic Koshari and experience the flavours of Egyptian street food.

We tried:
° Signature Koshari bowl (vegan)
° Beef Liver (Kebda) Bun
° Beef Sausage Bun
° Egyptian Beef Swarma Bun
° Hibiscus Juice
° Barbican (Pineapple)

The base Koshari bowl is vegan but you can add protein to it for an added cost. We opt to have it vegan to experience the authentic way of enjoying the bowl. It comes with three sauces, all made in restaurant. There's a tomato-based garlic sauce, the Da'ah (garlic limon vinegar dressing), and a hot sauce. I tried a little bit of the hot sauce and it is quite spicy! 🔥 I love the flavours and texture of the bowl! Bit crispy, and so comforting and hearty!

All the buns came in big portions. My favourite of the three is the beef liver bun as it is so full of flavour. The beef sausage is made in-house, and the sauce that came with it was so delicious. The Egyptian beef swarma bun is in a round bun and came with pickles. You can also get them in a wrap or on a plate instead. Also, if you're into sweet, definitely give the hibiscus juice a try.

There is lots of street parking available in the area. The place is cozy with a few tables. You can also get take out. There are tables outside as well!

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Mohamed S.

Better koshari than the one from Egypt. Food is incredible. Staff is incredible and made sure our experience was unforgettable. They went above and beyond to make the atmosphere pleasant. The food was at our table very quickly

Morgane

This Egyptian food truck turned hole in the wall restaurant in Port Moody intrigued me, and I had a bit of time so what not? It has good recs online.

I can't compare the beef and onion tagine to other versions of Egyptian tagines as this is the first one I have had. It was very good. The onions were ever so lightly caramelized and the beef cooked just right. The owner recommended the Egyptian rice over basmati rice and it was very neat. It's a combination of a basmati rice and a vermicelli and married well with the flavour of the tagine.

One catch: I did notice there is quite a difference between the photo and what came on the plate.

This may work on a food truck, but I do expect to have an experience more consistent with the promise.

The rest of the experience was just as expected.

Suzana

Finally got to try Koshari and it absolutely met my expectations! The different textures and flavors work perfectly. It’s a comforting, hearty dish. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Koshari Bowl and am definitely planning to order again!

YK

코샤리는 한국 덮밥 비슷하고, 먹었던 메뉴 다 한국 입맞에 잘 맞아서 놀랐습니다. 사장님이 소세지까지 다 직접 만드시고 음식에 진심이시더라고요.

Michelle H.

Such a delicious dinner! I’m so happy to find authentic Egyptian food in the Vancouver area. The koshari was delicious and the staff were such a kind family. I will definitely be back to bring my friends and family ☺️