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
Braised gem lettuce, broccoli, chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, sumac
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, balckberry vinaigrette
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Date puree, lime yoghurt hazelnuts
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish,pecan & crispy onion crumb
St Ives smoked wild kippers, sweet garlic, paprika, polenta, black grape & coriander
Arak cured salmon, plums, brick noodles, bitter lemon, dill
King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Prawn bisque, moghrabieh, sea foliage, tomato caramel glaze
Whole canoed sea bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage, lemon, vine tomatoes, butter & anise sauce
Pork belly, spiced caramel, kohlrabi, grapefruit, salted peanuts
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb forequarter, dukkah, pine nuts
Grilled lamb chops, smoked spices, pomegranate
Date short-rib, saffron dumplings, Turkish chillies, Pecorino
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Butterscotch, honeycomb, rose petals
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Cured salmon, mango, bitter lemon, brick noodles, dill
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb shoulder, pine nuts
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leafs, coriander,
blackberry vinaigrette
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Braised beef, saffron dumplings, blackened tomatoes,
Turkish chillies, date jus
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
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Butterscotch, honeycomb
Chickpea hummus, braised lamb shoulder, pine nuts
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
St Ives smoked wild kippers, sweet garlic, paprika, polenta, black grape & coriander
Date puree, citrus buttermilk, hazelnuts
Grilled lamb chops, smoked spices, pomegranate
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish, pecan & crispy onion crumb
Whole see bass, fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce
Sesame & pistachio creme, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
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Butterscotch, honeycomb
Nut crumble, syrup
Date puree, sesame butter, hazelnuts
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Braised gem lettuce, broccoli, chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, sumac
Garlic confit potato, onion porcini broth, horseradish, pecan & crispy onion crumb
Fresh berries, coconut cream & pistachio praline
Crumble, syrup, yoghurt
Braised gem lettuce, broccoli, chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, Parmesan, sumac
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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Butterscotch, honeycomb
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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
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