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
Freekeh, morels, verjus, stewed quince
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, pomegranate, black pepper, cured fish roe
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee
King prawns, kadaif, lime marmalade, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachios
Fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce
Baby octopus, garlic & turmeric crust, blackened aubergine, harissa caramel
Chicken thighs, bitter orange, harissa, kimchi, butternut squash puree, hazelnuts, sumac
Iraqi flat bread, slow roasted lamb, smoked sticky plum, radish & chervil
Lamb, bulagr wheat, caramelised onion, tahini
Festive spice, blood orange, vanilla, crème pâtissière, pecan
White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters, tahini crumble
Butterscotch, honeycomb
House baked
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, balckberry vinaigrette
Mixed spices, pine nuts, pickled chillies, tomato pulp, pita
Turkish cabbage, morels, verjus, stewed quince
Potato, celeriac & macadamia puree, nutmeg, black truffle
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, black pepper, cured fish roe
Confit mackerel, harissa, Sharon fruit, mustard cress
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
Spiced bulagr wheat, caramelised onion, tahini
West Country reared venison, date & yeast butter, tahini, Kalamata, tomato
Festive spice, blood orange, vanilla, crème pâtissière, pecan
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
Confit mackerel, Harissa, Sharon fruit, mustard cress
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
Festive spice, blood orange, vanilla, crème patissière, pecan
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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
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee
Spiced bulagr wheat, caramelised onion, tahini
Potato, celeriac & macadamia puree, nutmeg, black truffle
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
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, sumac, duck egg
Turkish cabbage, morels, verjus, stewed quince
Coconut, organe blossom, mango, yuzu, sumac, rose
Cauliflower florets, fermented harissa, sweetcorn, pomegranate, black pepper
Chard leaves, garlic vinaigrette, sumac,
Mooli, pickled red onion, dandelion leaves, coriander, blackberry vinaigrette
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee
Potato, sesame puree, nutmeg, balck
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
Garlic yoghurt, apple & celery, herbs, grilled pita
West Country reared venison , 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
Fresh fennel, burnt sage & lemon, grilled vine tomato, butter & anise sauce