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Moltaqa Menu — Fine Moroccan Dining in Yaletown, Vancouver
Fine Moroccan Dining

Moltaqa

A curated journey through the flavours of Morocco 1002 Mainland Street, Yaletown · Vancouver
Michelin Guide · Canada 2025
Available Daily Tasting Menus — 4 Courses
Menu · Yaletown, Vancouver

Table of Contents

All meat halal · Ocean Wise seafood · Most items gluten-free · VE = Vegan · VEG = Vegetarian
No fryer or microwave · Braised with olive oil or without oils

Chapter 01

Appetizers & Small Plates

Moroccan Hummus VESignature$13.95

Silky house-made hummus from dried chickpeas, tahini, preserved lemon, and Moroccan spices — finished with extra virgin olive oil and warm semolina bread

Moroccan Sampler Platter VESignature$39.50

10 dishes — soup, lentils with sweet raisins, white-bean stew, and an array of house salads with creamy feta. Serves 1–3. Vegan-friendly upon request

Pairs with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Pinot Gris

Merguez Sausages (3 pcs)$16.75

House-made halal lamb merguez, grilled and served with warm bread — spiced, smoky, full of character

Pairs with Syrah

Beef Kofta with Chickpea$15.75

Three tender house-made halal beef meatballs in a slow-cooked tomato and chickpea sauce — rich, savoury, and satisfying

Pickled Aubergines, Walnuts & Pomegranate VEG$13.25

Baby aubergines pickled in Moroccan spices, stuffed with toasted walnuts, finished with pomegranate and feta over arugula — tart, crunchy, aromatic

Pairs with Sauvignon Blanc

Zalouk Eggplant & Pepper Stew VE$12.45

Roasted eggplant and peppers stewed with tomato, garlic, cumin, and warm spices — silky, lightly smoky, and deeply comforting

Pairs with oaked Chardonnay

Chilled Eggplant Dip VE$12.45

Charred eggplant whipped with lemon, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil — served cool with warm bread, clean, bright, velvety

Pairs with Alsace Pinot Gris

Chapter 02

Soups & Stews

Traditional Bessara Soup VECup $5.95 · Bowl $8.25

A classic Moroccan split-pea soup with garlic, cumin, and olive oil — silky, nourishing, and gently spiced

Classic Harira Soup VEGCup $5.95 · Bowl $8.75

Morocco's iconic tomato, lentil & chickpea soup, simmered with fresh herbs and warm spices — finished with a touch of fermented butter

Mujadara Lentil Stew VE$7.85

Slow-simmered lentils with fragrant rice, caramelized onions, and sweet tfaya — rustic, comforting, and full of depth

Loubia White Bean Stew VE$8.95

Warm white bean stew with fresh tomatoes, cilantro and garlic — cooked low and slow in traditional Moroccan style

Chapter 03

Moroccan Salads

Tomato, Basil & Feta Salad$14.95

Grape tomatoes, basil, feta, and za'atar dressed with extra virgin olive oil — bright, juicy, and aromatic

Pairs with Sauvignon Blanc

Beet & Orange Salad VE$12.45

Roasted beets and sweet orange segments with a spiced citrus vinaigrette — colourful and refreshing. Add feta $4.00

Pairs with Moroccan rosé

Pepper & Tomato Chermoula Salad VE$9.25

Roasted peppers and tomatoes dressed with lemony chermoula and olive oil — vibrant, savoury, and sun-kissed

Pairs with Sauvignon Blanc

Add a skewer to any salad · Chicken $13.75 · Lamb $15 · Wild Coho Salmon $14.50

Chapter 04

Pastillas & Briwats

Traditional Moroccan pies and hand-rolled phyllo triangles, baked to golden perfection. Please allow 20–25 minutes.

Pastillas

Chicken Pastilla$21.45

Flaky phyllo pastry filled with spiced halal chicken and almonds, finished with a gentle touch of sweetness

Pairs with Chardonnay

Duck Pastilla$22.45

Rich duck enclosed in crisp phyllo with warming spices and subtle sweetness — decadent and elegant

Pairs with Pinot Noir

Vegetable Pastilla VE$17.25

A delicate golden parcel of seasonal vegetables with aromatic spices — light, crisp, and beautifully balanced

Pairs with Chablis or Sancerre

Seafood Pastilla$21.25

A delicate golden parcel filled with Ocean Wise seafood in a lightly spiced sauce — crisp, coastal, and aromatic

Pairs with Pouilly-Fuissé

Briwats

Briwats — Beef (3 pcs)$17.75

Hand-rolled crisp phyllo triangles filled with savoury spiced beef — fragrant, crunchy, and irresistible

Briwats — Shrimp (3 pcs)$19.75

Hand-rolled crisp phyllo triangles filled with seasoned shrimp — fragrant, crunchy, and irresistible. Add extra briwat $4.95

Pairs with Moroccan rosé or a light red

Chapter 05

Lamb Specialties

Halal, deeply aromatic, slow-braised or roasted — Moroccan lamb at its finest.

Rack of Lamb Flambé Signature

Tender halal rack in a fragrant Dijon crust, grilled to a perfect char and finished flambé — served over pomegranate-tossed spinach with roasted vegetables. Served medium. Request no flambe for Halal.

Half Rack (4 chops) — $44.25 Full Rack (8 chops) — $79.75

Pairs with Cabernet Sauvignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Médoc or Saint-Émilion

Lamb Shank Tagine — Lemon & Saffron Signature$33.45

Fall-apart tender lamb shank braised with preserved lemon, saffron, and aromatic spices — bright, savoury, and beautifully perfumed

Pairs with Syrah and dry Cabernets

Lamb Shank Tagine — Apricot & Ras-el-Hanout$33.45

Slow-braised lamb shank with Moroccan apricots and ras-el-hanout — lush, warming, and comforting

Pairs with Merlot, Chianti and Amarone

Tagine of Lamb Shoulder — Saffron, Prunes & Almonds$42.75

Honey-glazed lamb shoulder braised for hours with saffron, warm spices, prunes, and toasted almonds — rich, velvety, and deeply aromatic

Pairs with Merlot

Lamb Sirloin Kebab$36.95

Juicy lamb skewers grilled over high heat, served with spiced rice, salad, and potatoes — smoky, succulent, and bold. Served medium.

Pairs with Syrah

Chapter 06

Beef & Seafood

Beef Specialties — Alberta Halal Beef

Moroccan Beef Kofta Tagine$29.75

Halal beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-herb sauce with Moroccan spices — comforting, aromatic, and perfect with bread or couscous

Pairs with Malbec and Chianti

Veal Shank with Green Beans Tagine Signature$33.25

Slow-braised boneless veal shank with green olives, green beans, garlic, cumin — a traditional Marrakech-style tagine

Pairs with Médoc, Côtes du Rhône or Moroccan Syrah

Seafood & Fish — Ocean Wise · Wild-Caught

Spicy Harissa Wild Coho Salmon Kebab$35.25

Ocean Wise wild coho salmon marinated in harissa, grilled to perfection — served with Moroccan potato salad and green salad

Pairs with Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer

Seafood Tagine$36.75

Ocean Wise prawns, scallops, and wild coho salmon fillet simmered in a tomato-saffron broth with chili, preserved lemon, and fresh oregano — coastal, aromatic, and gently spicy

Pairs with Italian Pinot Grigio

Chapter 07

Chicken & Duck

All chicken and duck is free-range, halal certified, and locally sourced.

Harissa Spicy Chicken Kebab Signature$35.25

Free-range halal chicken marinated in house harissa, grilled over open flame — served with spiced rice, salad, and potatoes

Pairs with Grenache, Syrah or rosé

Lemon & Olive Half Chicken Tagine$31.55

A classic Moroccan braise of free-range halal ½ chicken with preserved lemon, olives, and saffron — bright, savoury, and deeply comforting

Pairs with Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc

Cardamom Duck Tagine with Figs & Pear$35.50

Free-range halal duck leg confit slow-braised with cardamom, figs, homemade duck au jus and pear — silky, fragrant, and elegantly sweet-savory

Pairs with Pinot Noir

Flambé Duck with Cherry Sauce$37.50

Free-range halal duck finished flambé and served with a glossy cherry reduction — rich, balanced, and celebratory

Pairs with Pinot Noir or Merlot

Chapter 08

Couscous Specialties

With Meat

Vegetable Couscous with Lamb Shoulder$35.25

Steamed couscous topped with seven vegetables and tender slow-braised lamb shoulder — generous, fragrant, and comforting

Pairs with Syrah or Côtes du Rhône

Vegetable Couscous with Lamb Merguez$32.75

Steamed couscous with seven vegetables and house-made halal lamb merguez — spiced, hearty, and satisfying

Pairs with Syrah

Vegan Specialties

7 Vegetables Couscous VE$25.75

Fluffy steamed couscous crowned with seven seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, and aromatic broth — bright, wholesome, and beautifully spiced

Pairs with Moroccan rosé or Sauvignon Blanc

Mderbel Eggplant & Vegetable Tagine VE$27.25

A Marrakech-style eggplant tagine with tender vegetables, tomato, garlic, and warm spices — silky, savoury, and deeply aromatic

Pairs with Pinot Gris or Chardonnay

Chapter 09

Sides & Skewers

Sides

Moroccan Semolina Bread$2.00

Warm house bread, perfect for dipping

Side Couscous with Chickpeas VE$4.25
Arabic Spiced Rice VE$4.25
Seasonal Vegetables VE$6.25
Moroccan Potato Salad VE$4.25
Signature Harissa Hot Sauce VE$2.75
Zalouk Eggplant VE$5.25

Skewers

Wild Coho Salmon Skewer$14.50
Lamb Sirloin Skewer$15.00
Harissa Chicken Skewer$13.75

@moltaqa.vancouver · Please notify your server about allergies or dietary restrictions
All meats halal · No fryer or microwave · Ocean Wise seafood