Located in one of Vancouver's hippest dining areas, Moltaqa is where Moroccan hospitality shines. The space has several nooks and crannies for seating, so even when the house is full, it still feels intimate, and warm service encourages lingering. The menu brims with tempting options. Bite into a flaky chicken pastilla, a dome-shaped phyllo pastry stuffed with shredded chicken and blanched almonds. Dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon, it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The vegetarian platter delivers everything from tomato and pepper salad and eggplant filled with walnuts to a hearty, thick split pea soup and harira soup with lentils and chickpeas in a tomato base. To finish, you'll never go wrong with a square of crisp baklava.