Bala Baya brings the essence of Tel Aviv to Bankside’s Union Street Arches, the first stand-alone project from Israeli born Chef Eran Tibi, whose vibrantly progressive cuisine pays homage to his roots. Eran’s creations draw ideas from traditional Israeli dishes whilst adding the unique essence of Bala Baya. We are all about embracing sharing in its true form with a hands-on, hands-in approach to family-style dining that focuses on the pure enjoyment of fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients.
With the restaurant paying tribute to the city’s atmosphere which has been carefully replicated by multi-award-winning designer, Afroditi Krassa.Inspired by the Bauhaus architecture, Bala Baya has created a kaleidoscope space that allows you to experience the sun-kissed youthfulness of Tel Aviv from the heart of London.
Follow the camel and enjoy Eran Tibi’s poem to Tel Aviv….
One plate, one salad, pita & dip
Two plates, two salads, pita & dip
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Soft herb salad, pomegranate,molasses,tahini
Soft herb salad, tomato & chilli, tahini
Rocket salad, tahini, tomato
Red onion, mint, parsley, red wine vinegar, orange zest, feta cheese, pistachios
Walnuts, mixed herbs, chili
Bulgur, tomato, cucumber, spring onion, parsley, sumac
Mixed herbs, chili, turmeric, cumin
Chard leaves, broccoli, baby gem, garlic, vinaigrette, Parmesan, sumac
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb forequarter, dukkah, pine nuts
Grilled lamb chop, smoked spices, pomegranate, baby gem
Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Braised gem lettuce, broccoli, chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, parmesan, sumac
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, balckberry vinaigrette
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish & rocket cream
Prawn bisque, Israeli couscous, sea foliage, tomato caramel glaze
King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Harissa, citrus, macerated sharon fruit
Whole sea bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage, lemon, vine tomatoes, butter & anise sauce
Cured salmon, sharon fruit, bitter lemon, brick noodles, dill
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb forequarter, dukkah, pine nuts
Date short-rib, saffron dumplings, Turkish chillies, Pecorino
Pork belly, spice caramel kohlrabi, pomelo, salted peanuts
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Butterscotch & honeycomb
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Cured salmon, sharon fruit, bitter lemon, brick noodles, dill
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb shoulder, pine nuts
Marinated octopus, courgette, mango & olives
Spatchcock spring chicken, lemon, sumac, herbs &
Kalamata olive salad, fig jus
Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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Coconut & Malibu set milk, cherry compote, pistachio
praline, rose
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White chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel, banana
fritter, tahini crumble
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb shoulder, pine nuts
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Mackerel tartar, green gazpacho, granny smith,
crispy capers
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, lychee, tahini
Beer braised beef chin, potato & chive dumplings,
spiced pear, pita crumb
Double fried potato, turmeric tempura, chilli & grape
relish, garlic aioli
Whole see bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage
& lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce
Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
or
Coconut & Malibu set milk, cherry compote, pistachio
praline, rose
or
White chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel, banana
fritter, tahini crumble
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Double fried potato, turmeric tempura, chilli & grape
relish, garlic aioli
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, roasted grapes, tahini
Fragrant herbs, feta
Freekeh, morels, caramelized onion, cabbage, quince, verjus
Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
or
Coconut & Malibu set milk, cherry compote, pistachio
praline, rose
or
White chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel, banana
fritter, tahini crumble
Nut crumble, syrup
Double fried potato, turmeric tempura, chilli & grape
relish, garlic aioli
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, roasted grapes, tahini
Fragrant herbs
Freekeh, morels, caramelized onion, cabbage, quince, verjus
Fresh berries, coconut cream & pistachio praline
Garlic yogurt, poached eggs, harissa burnt butter, pickled chillies, pita crumb
Fried egg, taleggio cheese, portobello mushroom, porcini & green pepper sauce
Banana tempura, maple, pecan & chocolate brittle
Rippled eggs, house cured salmon, garlic yoghurt, apple & celery, pita
Sticky date beef, smashed potatoes, pickled chilli salsa, harissa hollandaise
Eggs, rich tomato sauce, spiced aubergine or lamb, preserved lemon & date tahini
Oak smoked river trout, smashed avocado, poached eggs, grape salsa & harissa cornbread
Beef & lamb stuffed pita, whipped tahini, Sharon fruit salsa, soft herbs
Freekeh, morels, caramelized onion, cabbage, quince, verjus
Whole filleted sea bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce