Mantu – Middle Eastern
Mantu invites guests into a warm, aromatic sanctuary where the scent of sizzling kebabs and golden, hand-pressed bolani creates an immediate sense of hospitality. The kitchen celebrates the artistry of the silk road, serving delicate, hand-folded dumplings and smoky, slow-cooked stews that balance rich spices with vibrant, fresh ingredients for a truly regal dining experience.
1420 Quadra Street, Victoria V8W2L1 https://mantucuisine.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, halal, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, sugar-free, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Thursday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering soup and the inviting, family-friendly atmosphere that makes for a truly satisfying meal. Guests love the prompt and attentive service, frequently highlighting how the staff checks in regularly to ensure a seamless dining experience. Celebrated for its welcoming space and high-quality comfort food, this destination is praised for leaving every visitor feeling well-cared for and content.
Menu
Starters
- Dal Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with Lentils, herbs & Flavourful spices. Vegan
- Potato Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with Potatoes, herbs & Flavourful spices. Vegan
- Spinach Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with sauteed Spinach & Soft Cheese, and Flavourful spices. Vegetarian
- Kadu Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with Kadu Squash/Pumpkin & Aromatic spices. Vegan
- Ashuk - $17.75: Filled with Gandana (Afghan Chive). Served with split pea tomato sauce, Yogurt and choice of Dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Shah Kebab (The King’s Delight) - $26.75: One boneless delicate lamb skewer and one beef koobideh skewer. Served with Afghan Rice or Seasoned Potatoes, Garden Medley, Dipping sauce and Sumac. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Padeshah Kebab (The Great King’s Spread) - $33.75: Trio of grilled kebabs: Lamb, Beef Koobideh, and Chicken. Served with rice or Seasoned Potatoes, salad, Dipping sauce and Sumac. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Cofta - $15.75: 5 cofta, rice or nan, and 2 chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mantu - $16.75: 8 mantu, dall, and yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Banjan Dudi - $15.75: Chalaw, salata, and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kabuli - $23.75: Afghan rice dish served with red chagni and salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chabli Kebab - $16.75: 2 chabli, rice or chapati, and 2 chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Kebab - $15.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Kebab Kubida - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Mix Kebab - $49.75: 4 nan, 4 green chagni, 4 red chagni, 4 salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Mix Kebab + Rice - $55: 2kg rice, 4 green chagni, 4 red chagni, 4 salata, 2 turshi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shami Kebab + Tomato - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shami Kebab + T Sauce - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Tikka Kebab - $20.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
- Chicken Kebab - $18.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free
Extras & Sides
- Yogurt & Garlic Salsa - $2: 50 gr
- Turshi - $2: 80 gr Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Salata - $1.5: 30 gr Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Green Chagni - $2: 30 gr
- Red Chagni - $1.5: 30 gr
- Daal - $1.5: 80 gr Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Desserts
- Baklawa - $12: Layered filo pastry filled with chopped nuts, pistachios and sweetened with syrup or honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Firini - $12: Classic slow-cooked Afghan sweet pudding with milk, cornstarch, cardamom, and pistachios, served with Kolcha cookies. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Pepsi Diet - $2.5
- Pepsi - $2.5
- Coca Cola - $2.5
- Coca Cola Zero - $2.5
- Gingerale - $2.5
- Pure Life Water - $2