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….
Braised short rib, plum jus, tahini, green chilli harissa, tomato, spring onion, pickle
Shawarma spiced fried chicken, amba tahini, green chilli harissa, tomato, spring onion, pickle
Boiled egg, tahini, green chilli harissa, tomato, spring onion, pickle
Buttered ratte potato, dill sourcream, green chilli harissa, tomato, spring onion, pickle
Burnt marinated aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, macerated lychee, parsley & rose
Heritage tomatoes, nectarine, lemon thyme, herbs & honey goat’s cheese roulade, za’atar pita croute
Spiced Tomato, mozzarella, basil
Steamed ratte potato, sour cream, garlic chips, dill
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, hazelnut, tahini, parsley
Octopus carpaccio, courgettes, cucumber slivers, mango, basil, soft herbs
Raspberry vinegar cured sardines, oregano, lemon watermelon, almond crumb
Deep fried chicken thighs, bitter orange glaze, harissa kimchi, hazelnut, sumac, coriander
Oat milk & semolina calamari, butternut squash & saffron marmalade, preserve lemon, coriander
Tahini & pistachio, stewed plums, creme anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, mango & yuzu, tahini crumble
Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes
Green harissa, chickpea salsa, parsley, sumac
Smoked aubergine, tomato, lemon, coriander, pita
Strained Greek yoghurt, za’atar, olive oil, sumac, pita
Red chilli harissa, salt cured green chillies relish, pickled Turkish chillies, pita
Chunky potato, twelve spice mix, harissa mayo
Chilli and garlic relish
Sesame paste, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Mango pickle spice, tahini paste, lemon
Chilli and garlic relish, mayo, lemon
Freshly house baked pita
Freshly house baked pita bag of 5
Our house baked pita, strained yoghurt, smoked tomato & aubergine, amba tahini
Heritage tomatoes, nectarine, lemon thyme, herbs & honey goat’s cheese roulade, za’atar pita croutons
Green harissa, chickpea salsa, parsley, sumac, pita
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee, pita
Steamed ratte potato, sour cream, garlic chips, dill
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley
Today’s catch ceviche, mango, yuzu, sumac tiger milk, kadaif crisp
Raspberry vinegar cured sardines, oregano, lemon watermelon, almond & feta crumb
Octopus carpaccio, courgette & cucumber slivers, mango, basil, soft herbs
King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & nori dust, pistachios
Oat milk & semolina calamari, butternut squash & saffron marmalade, preserve lemon, coriander
Canoed wild sea bream, burnt sage, fresh fennel & soft herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak
Chicken thighs, bitter orange glaze, harissa kimchi, hazelnuts, sumac, coriander
Apricot & shawarma glazed lamb chops, pistachio, lemon thyme, grilled baby gem, za'atar braise
Tahini & pistachio, stewed plums, creme anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, mango & yuzu, tahini crumble
Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes
Green harissa, chickpea salsa, parsley, sumac, pita
Heritage tomatoes, nectrine, lemon thyme, herbs & honey goat’s cheese roulade, za’atar pita croutons
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee, pita
Octopus carpaccio, courgette & cucumber slivers, mango, basil, soft herbs
Chicken thighs, bitter orange glaze, harissa kimchi, hazelnuts, sumac, coriander
Catch of the day, burnt sage, fresh fennel & soft herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak, pita
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King prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & Nori dust, pistachio
Tahini & pistachio, stewed plums, creme anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
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Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes
Our house baked pita, tahini, smoked tomato & aubergine, amba tahini
Heritage tomatoes, nectarine, lemon thyme, za’atar pita croutons
Green harissa, chickpea salsa, parsley, sumac, pita
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee, pita
Steamed ratte potato, green harissa, garlic chips, dill
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, hazelnut crumble, tahini, parsley
Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes
Our house baked pita, strained yogurt, smoked tomato & aubergine, amba tahini
Heritage tomatoes, nectarine, lemon thyme, herbs & honey goat’s cheese roulade, za’atar pita croutons
Green harissa, chickpea salsa, parsley, sumac, pita
Blackened aubergine, soft herbs, tahini, lychee, pita
Steamed ratte potato, sour cream, garlic chips, dill
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley
Tahini & pistachio, stewed plums, creme anglaise
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White chocolate, salted caramel, banana fritters,
tahini crumble
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Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes
Organic, delicate spices, bright red fruits
Off-dry, fresh strawberry, lavender and minerals
Dark berries, spicy, soft tannin
Robust, rich colour, fresh wild berries
Complex, balanced, long finish
Sweet cedar, herbs, spiced
Spicy, aromatic, raisins
Tabacco, dark cherry, smooth
Black cherry, vanilla, red plums
Silky, soft, dark fruits
Elegant, juicy, berries
Full-bodied, floral, spicy
Oaked, black cherry, crisp
Silky, sofy, dark fruits
Floral, apple notes, crisp, fresh
Robust, smoky, fruity
Sharp, citrus fruits, balanced
Crisp, pear, citrus fruit
Green apple, lime, mint
White flowers, tropical fruits, grapefruit
Peach, nectarine, balanced acidity
Refreshing, white pepper, crisp green fruit
Refreshing, zesty, guava
Citrus, lemon grass, almond blossom
Smooth, mineraly, apricot
Fresh, aromatic, apple blossom,
Fresh, elegant, white pepper
Delicate, ripe citrus, refreshing
Balanced, tropical, harmonious
Crisy, refreshing, floral
Fresh, full body, complex
Refreshing, fruity, gently fizzy
Lime, gooseberry, tropical fruits
Mineral, grassy, herbal
Eggs, rich tomato sauce, roasted aubergine, tahini, salt-cured green chilli, pita
Eggs, rich tomato sauce, sticky short rib, tahini, salt cured green chilli, pita
Macerated lychee, Greek yoghurt, orange blossom honey
Sticky short rib, fried eggs, plum jus, tahini, green chilli harissa, tomato, spring onion, pickle, pita
Maple, pecan & chocolate brittle
Chalk Stream Trout, dill sour cream, plum, celery, herbs, grilled pita
Burnt marinated aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, macerated lychee, parsley & rose, pita
Raspberry vinegar cured sardines, oregano, lemon watermelon, almond & feta crumb
Heritage tomatoes, nectarine, lemon thyme, herbs & honey goat’s cheese roulade, za’atar pita croute
Fried cauliflower, pomegranate molasses, smoked Parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley
Octopus carpaccio, courgettes & cucumber slivers, mango, basil, soft herbs
Canoed wild sea bass, burnt sage, fresh fennel & soft herbs, vine tomatoes, butter and arak
Deep fried chicken thighs, bitter orange glaze, harissa kimchi, hazelnut, sumac, coriander
Chunky potato, twelve spice mix
Spiced tomato, mozzarella, basil
Hummus, braised chickpea, harissa, parsley, pita
Smoked aubergine, tomato, lemon, coriander, pita
Strained Greek yoghurt, za’atar, sesame, olive oli, pita
Red harissa, salt-cured green chillies relish, pickled Turkish chillies, pita
Tahini & pistachio, stewed plums, creme anglaise
White chocolate, salted caramel, mango & yuzu, tahini crumble
Orange blossom, lychee, sumac, rose, toasted coconut flakes