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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mantu
Dairy-Free at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kabuli, Baklawa and Cofta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turshi, Salata and Green Chagni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kabuli, Firini and Banjan Dudi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baklawa, Mix Kebab and Red Chagni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mantu, Turshi and Pure Life Water. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mantu, Turshi and Salata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turshi and Red Chagni. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mantu
Mantu in Victoria has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kabuli, Cofta and Vegetarian Kebab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mantu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Mix Kebab | 41.7 g | 51.5 g |
| Baklawa | 50.3 g | 21.4 g |
| Red Chagni | 0.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Firini | 141 g | 13.4 g |
| Chabli Kebab | 32.6 g | 12.9 g |
| Cofta | 12.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Daal | 9.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Salata | 13 g | 6.9 g |
| Vegetarian Kebab | 29.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Shami Kebab + Tomato | 29.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Shami Kebab + T Sauce | 29.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Shah Kebab (The King’s Delight) | 2.6 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Potato Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with Potatoes, herbs & Flavourful spices. Vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Spinach Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with sauteed Spinach & Soft Cheese, and Flavourful spices. Vegetarian Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Kadu Bolani - $15.75: Delicate pastry packed with Kadu Squash/Pumpkin & Aromatic spices. Vegan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ashuk - $17.75: Filled with Gandana (Afghan Chive). Served with split pea tomato sauce, Yogurt and choice of Dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
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: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cofta - $15.75: 5 cofta, rice or nan, and 2 chagni Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mantu - $16.75: 8 mantu, dall, and yogurt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banjan Dudi - $15.75: Chalaw, salata, and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kabuli - $23.75: Afghan rice dish served with red chagni and salata Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chabli Kebab - $16.75: 2 chabli, rice or chapati, and 2 chagni Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Kebab - $15.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Kubida - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Kebab - $49.75: 4 nan, 4 green chagni, 4 red chagni, 4 salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Kebab + Rice - $55: 2kg rice, 4 green chagni, 4 red chagni, 4 salata, 2 turshi Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shami Kebab + Tomato - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shami Kebab + T Sauce - $16.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikka Kebab - $20.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kebab - $18.75: Rice or nan, salata, and green chagni Available at: dinner, lunch
Extras & Sides
- Yogurt & Garlic Salsa - $2: 50 gr Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Turshi - $2: 80 gr Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salata - $1.5: 30 gr Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chagni - $2: 30 gr Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Red Chagni - $1.5: 30 gr Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Daal - $1.5: 80 gr Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baklawa - $12: Layered filo pastry filled with chopped nuts, pistachios and sweetened with syrup or honey. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Firini - $12: Classic slow-cooked Afghan sweet pudding with milk, cornstarch, cardamom, and pistachios, served with Kolcha cookies. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Pepsi Diet - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pepsi - $2.5
- Coca Cola - $2.5
- Coca Cola Zero - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gingerale - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pure Life Water - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Mantu
- Is Mantu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mantu has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kabuli, Baklawa and Cofta.
- What can I eat at Mantu on a dairy-free diet?
- Kabuli, Baklawa and Cofta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mantu have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kabuli and Cofta.
- Is Mantu gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mantu?
- Mix Kebab, at roughly 51.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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