Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside Menu
$$Israeli, Bar, Middle Eastern
Arch 25, Old union yard arches, 229 Union St, London, SE1 0LR
PLATES
- SPICY NUTSCashews, peanuts, almonds£5.00
- LEVANTINE OLIVE MIXHarissa marinated mixed olives£5.50
- FETA & APRICOTMacerated apricots, saffron, oregano£5.50
- CHICKPEA HUMMUSSpiced chickpea salsa, pickled chilli, tomato pulp, parsley, sumac, housemade pita£11.00
- BRAISED BEEF HUMMUSSpiced chickpea salsa, pickled chilli, tomato pulp, parsley, sumac, housemade pita£14.00
- CAULIFLOWER STEAK CRUMBLEFried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley£17.00
- LABNEHStrained yogurt, carrot jam, pumpkin dukkah, lemon preserve, sumac, parsley£8.50
- THE VEGANChickpea tofu, miso broth, apricot gremolata, nori£12.00
- CRISPS OF SPRINGSpring greens, vodka tempura, shawarma, green aioli£15.00
- AUBERGINE MESSBlackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasse, lychee, housemade pita£16.00
- SHAWARMA SUNROOTSJerusalem artichoke, sundried tomatoes & olives caviar, shawarma, sour cream, rocket£16.00
- FEEL THE BEETSBraised beets, pickled radish & onion, citrus yogurt, soft herbs, raspberries£16.00
DESSERTS
- BURNT BABKAGrilled pistachio & tahini enriched dough, blackberry compote, creme anglaise£15.00
- LADY BAHARATPink lady, salted caramel, baharat cream, wonton£12.00
- MIDNIGHT MALABICoconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle£10.00
Mezze
- OLIVESOlives, harissa, preserve lemon, sumac£4.00
- FETA & APRICOTMacerated apricots, saffron, oregano£4.00
- PINK TARAMASmoked roe, extra virgin olive oil, chives£6.00
- LABANEH & ZA'ATARStrained Greek yogurt, za’atar & olive oil paste, parsleyLABANEH & ZA’ATAR£5.00
- FIRE & HEATBonfire burnt tomatoes & Turkish chillies, coriander£5.00
- IN TAHINI & HARISTahini cream, Harissa£5.00
Mains
- ABERGINESpiced tomato sauce, roasted aubergine£13.00
- LAMB PARCEL SHAKSHUKAlamb kofta in a potato parcel , eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita£16.00
- POTATO & ONION PUFFFried onion, potato mash, boiled egg, blackened vegetables, tahini, spring onion£15.00
- HUMMUS BREAKFASTHummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander & chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil£14.00
- AUTUMN GREENSAutumn leaves, soft herbs, daikon, kumquat compote, almond & cucumber cold soup, almond dukkah£15.00
- FISH CLOUDSSmoked haddock fish cakes, pita crumbs, poached egg, white taramasalata, apple & fennel£16.00
- SMASH & SHAWARMA SALMONShawarma cured salmon, avocado smash, marbled harissa cornbread, horseradish mayo, poached egg£18.00
- BREAKFAST BRISKET DOUGHNUTTunisian doughnut, beef brisket, egg, bonfire tomato & chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander£18.00
- PRUNE PUDDINGBabka bread & butter pudding, blackberry compote, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, crème anglaise£12.00
Bala Baya Classics
- SHAWARMA FRIESChunky potato, preserved lemon aioli, twelve spice£5.00
- CHICKPEA HUMMUSSpiced chickpea salsa, pickled chilli, tomato pulp, parsley, sumac, house pita£9.00
- BRAISED BEEF HUMMUSSpiced chickpea salsa, pickled chilli, tomato pulp, parsley, sumac, house pita£12.00
- AUBERGINE MESSBlackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, lychee, house made pita£12.00
Desserts
- BURNT GRANDMAGrilled pistachio & tahini enriched dough, blackberry compote, crème anglaise£12.00
- LADY SPICEPink lady, salted caramel, baharat cream, wonton£10.00
- MIDNIGHT MALABICoconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle£8.00
