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, tomato & chilli, tahini
Gem lettuce, kimchi, Sriracha mayo
Rocket salad, tahini, tomato
Courgettes, mushrooms, soft herbs, Parmesan shavings, barberries
Leek, sour cream, dill
Tahini, pomegranate seeds, rose petals, hazelnuts, parsley
House Baked
Chard leaves, broccoli, baby gem, garlic, vinaigrette, Pecorino, sumac
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelionleafs, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
King prawns, kadaif, lime marmalade, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce
St Ives smoked wild kipper, sweet garlic, paprika, polenta, black grape & coriander
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb forequarter, dukkah, pine nuts
Pork belly, spiced caramel, kohlrabi, salted peanuts
Grilled lamb chop, smoked spices, pomegranate, baby gem
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaisee
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Butterscotch, honeycomb
House baked
Summer greens, Galia melon, macadamia, blossom honey, aromatic seeds, rosary goats cheese
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, balckberry vinaigrette
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Date puree, lime yoghurt hazelnuts
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish, pecan & crispy onion crumb
Spice freeman, sour cherries, dill, mint & cucumber yoghurt soup
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, black pepper, cured fish roe
Yellow Tiger's milk, mango, salted red onions, red basil
King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Baby octopus, garlic & turmeric crust, blackened aubergine, harissa caramel
Fresh fennel, burnt sage, lemon, vine tomatoes, butter & arak
Iraqi flat bread, slow roasted lamb belly, smoked sticky plum, radish & chervil
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
West Country reared venison lion, grape, lemon thyme, green chilli, Parmesan
West Country reared venison, date & yeast butter, tahini, Kalamata, tomato
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Coconut, orange blossom, mango, yuzu, sumac, rose
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, black pepper, cured fish roe
Yellow Tiger's milk, mango, salted red onion, red basil
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander,
blackberry vinaigrette
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
West Country reared venison, date & yeast butter, tahini, Kamalata, tomato
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
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Coconut, orange blossom, mongo, yuzu, sumac, tahini crumble
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, black pepper, cured fish roe
Iraqi flat bread, slow roasted lamb, smoked sticky plum, radish & chervil
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
West Country reared venison, date & yeast butter, tahini, Kamalata, tomato
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish, pecan & crispy onion crumb
Burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & arak
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
or
Coconut, orange blossom, mango, yuzu, sumac, rose
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, pomegranate, black pepper
Date puree, sesame butter, hazelnuts
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Summer greens, Galia melon, macadamia, aromatic seeds
Peppers, spiced freekeh, sour cherries, dill tahini
Coconut, organe blossom, mango, yuzu, sumac, rose
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, pomegranate, black pepper
Summer greens, Galia melon, macadamia, blossom honey, aramatic seeds
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish, pecan & crispy onion
Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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Coconut, orange blossom, mango, yuzu, sumac, rose
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White chocolate cheesecake, salted caramel, banana fritter, tahini crumble
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
Hard boiled egg, herb salad, chili & coriander green tahini
Beef & lamb stuffed pita, whipped tahini, Sharon fruit salsa, soft herbs
Grilled lamb chops, smoked spices, pomegranate
Whole filleted sea bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce