Bala Baya

Bala Baya is a israeli restaurant Southwark London located in United Kingdom.

8 / 10
141
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 20 8001 7015

  • Website

    balabaya.co.uk

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  • Type

    Israeli Restaurant

Address

Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches (229 Union St) London Greater London SE1 0LR United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert

Comments / 34


Keywords:

babka desserts brunch food eggplant outdoor seating casual cauliflower lamb chicken restaurants shakshuka friendly staff pita bar lunch chefs milk
super pup

Most dishes very delicious - the best ones are amongst the best dishes I've had in London in years, esp. aubergine tea ! Slightly overpriced, service not that professional tho nice. Will be back.

Rory Malone

Beautiful fresh Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern food from talented chef Eran Tibi in a stunningly-beautiful railway arch. Definitely try the delicious 'Aubergine tea with milk ' if you can - super tasty!

Emilia

V yummy, just order lots to share! The white chocolate cheesecake for dessert is a must have.

Wilson Zhou

GQ recommends: The steak and eggs : sticky date beef , fried eggs , pickled chili salsa and harissa hollandaise (£16). A mushier, saltier, stickier, more comforting delight you shall not find.

Rick Nijhuis

Service is friendly but could be more professional. Food is excellent though: cauliflower ‘crumble’ and burned babka with sesame , pistachio and plums are the stand outs

Enzo Martinelli

Hidden gem to be discovered along the arches of Union Street, also with tables outside for the good season

Lauren Keith

The delicious cauliflower pita tastes straight out of Tel Aviv - would eat that for lunch every day if I could afford it. Dishes are a bit overpriced for the portion size.

Chris Evans

Defiantly go for the hummus and oxtail - it was so good we got it twice. Make sure you ask for extra (free) pittas with it too. Wouldn't recommend the salmon - bland and slightly overlooked.

Martin Marmorstein

Brilliant Middle Eastern small plate eatery . The decor is a tad too bright , but the food compensates for all. If you are after new food trends, you've found your place.

Katy Zack

Delicious new Israeli restaurant . Get the cauliflower , aubergine , lamb and dumplings , chicken , and all the desserts .

Mouza

Cauliflower , trio salad , crispy sticky chicken , braised beef shoulder

Gabrielle Rowan

The food is incredible. Brunch is excellent - so different from everywhere else and genuinely delicious.

Nick Manluccia

The maple and harissa salmon was stellar. Staff was super friendly too!

Lien Pyfferoen

An explosion of tastes. Friendly staff ! When you don't want the traditional food .

Richard Holden

The £35 tasting menu was good value . Also, free additional bread !

Robert Wagner

Cauliflower is amazing!

Lewys Beames

The charred cauliflower is a taste sensation. Excellent service .

Sonia Rai

Shakshuka + Babka = Perfect Sunday brunch .

Nick Manluccia

The cheesecake is mind-blowing. A must!

Elena Belyaeva

Burnt babka - best desert ! ????

Geoffrey Cummins

Great brunch menu and delicious cocktails .

Boon Koh

Much better Israeli / Middle Eastern food in London, and this place is really expensive for the portions you get, plus slow service. Surprised it is still open!

Travis Ganz

The lamb laffa and smoked Parmesan cauliflower

Maggie Freegard

Incredible flavours in all the dishes.

Konstantin Kks

Delicious middle eastern brunch ❤️

Gordon Nixon

Amazing vegetarian choices !

Tarah

Aubergine is amazing!

Saxow Boy

Shakshuka ! Service can be improved

Sebastien Fleurus

Big portion , nice place, friendly waiters .

Anita Lu

Good venue

Jason A

A stunning birthday meal with Tashy!

Ipek

Really delicious Middle Eastern food but service could be better

Michelle Wiles

Food is alright. Service is slow. Pictured - aubergine shakshuka

Imogen C

Some tasty interesting dishes, some over priced baked potato with cheese on it.. wouldn’t return. Overpriced small portions

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Meat lover's heaven. Steak with Gorgonzola and walnuts was amazing. Very friendly service too. One of the best Italian restaurants in London, I think. - Christiane Link

7.1
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Amazing breakfast! Wonderful old-fashioned and cozy caff. No rushing. Outdoor courtyard in the sun. Lovely staff. ❤️ - Pippa Malmgren

7.6
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The flight instructors are clear & helpful. There are classes for beginners too to try. The class is usually split into 2 groups, beginners & advanced. The studio is new with changing rooms. - Gelly B

6.1
Israeli
Kapara by Bala Baya

I really don’t get the hype this restaurant brings about. Excessively sweet sharing plates that all taste alike and no finesse at all. Avoid at all costs if you don’t want to enjoy wc. - Levent Akgerman

8.0
Israeli
Miznon

Loved the ratatouille tahini.. so creamy, the cauliflower and smashed potato! Highly recommended ???? - RRR

8.4
Israeli
Carmel

I tried it for Brunch food, and it was truly super delicious and worth trying, especially the buratta bread. - Hadeel K

9.2
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Tate Modern

Spare good amount of time if you are a fan of contemporary art because this place has a massive and great collection! Dont miss the temporary exhibitions, though visiting all will take more than a day - Pinar E.

8.5
Cocktail
Lyaness

My cocktail was simply amazing, perfectly balanced and well presented. Take the Whiskey Sour. - Cyndie Da Rocha

9.5
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Great choices: dosa, curry, koshari street, amarettis from bread ahead. almond cookies from cinnamon tree. - Ingrina Carson