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Bala Baya

Name: Bala Baya
Address: Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches, London, SE1 0LR, United Kingdom
Price range: £40 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.2

9.2/10

250

Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches, SE1 0LR LondonSee map

Average price £40 Accepts Yums

MICHELIN Special £50

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This restaurant is following the relevant safety practices*:

Card payments accepted

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Extra cleaning services implemented at the tables, toilets and kitchen

Food served only at the table

Guest spacing 1m

Hand sanitizer for customers

Need to wear a mask in the restaurant unless eating or drinking

Staff wearing masks

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MENU MICHELIN Special £50

Price per person. By booking this set menu, you will be able to order either this set menu or "à la carte" if you change your mind.

MENU Brunch Sharing Menu £32

This preset menu includes: Minimum for two to share, start with a spread of the entire MEZZE menu followed by a brunch main each or to share both. Add dessert for £6

MICHELIN Guide selection

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

A friendly, lively restaurant which celebrates the Middle Eastern heritage of its passionate owner. Dishes are fresh, vibrant and designed for ...

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Restaurant menu

Average price £40
Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

AUBERGINE SHAKSHUKA: £13; Spiced tomato sauce, eggs, roasted aubergine, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita
LAMB PARCEL SHAKSHUKA: £16; Spiced tomato sauce, lamb kofta in a potato parcel , eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita
PITA MELT: £13; Braised portobello, tallegio, mozzarela, green peppercorn sumac & arak sauce, fried egg, parsley

MICHELIN Special £50

Price per person. By booking this set menu, you will be able to order either this set menu or "à la carte" if you change your mind.

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Reviews

9.2/10

Excellent250 reviews

9.5/10

Food

9.2/10

Service

8.8/10

Ambience

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Daria L.
December 4, 2021 • 1 review
8.5/10
Amazing food, the aubergine mess and the Tunisian tartar were superb. Not too keen on the cauliflower steak, but the rest was really tasty full of flavour. Raspberry babka for dese

Stephen H.
December 4, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
First time eating Israeli food - delicious food which is perfect for sharing with friends. I wouldn’t bother with the deserts when we return.

Matt B.
December 3, 2021 • 7 reviews
10/10
Great service, great vibe, unreal food ????

Lioudmila B.
December 2, 2021 • 5 reviews
6.5/10
Michelin Special was disappointing, had nothing to do with Michelin and overall was not worth the money and visit.

Hamlin L.
November 27, 2021 • 110 reviews
8/10
Israeli food and wine

Amanda C.
November 26, 2021 • 6 reviews
10/10
Amazing as always. Thanks for making my birthday great x

Sze Lung Y.
November 22, 2021 • 15 reviews
10/10
I ordered their degustation menu so that I could get a sample of what they offer and I can wholeheartedly say that it was one of the best meals I had in London. Each dish was delic

Rodriguez Capella P.
November 19, 2021 • 3 reviews
4.5/10
Well wine selection very poor and costs a mortgage! Cheapest £38, and not a good selection of wine… really noisy and tacky. VERY DISSATISFIED

Alexia M.
November 12, 2021 • 1 review
8.5/10
The food was excellent and interesting. There was a bit of a wait between being seated and receiving water for which a choice had been requested. This seemed odd given that we had

Victoria C.
November 12, 2021 • 4 reviews
8/10
Delicious food, pleasant atmosphere. We were in the centre of the ground floor, and it was quite cold, as the front door was kept wide open.

Adam r.
November 11, 2021 • 3 reviews
7/10
food good. music too loud. 16 pounds grats high esp as told we needed to vacate when we didnt even have all food

Jonathan r.
November 10, 2021 • 1 review
9/10
Thoroughtly enjoyed our meal here, Food was interesting and fresh and good value with the set meal. Looking forward to comong back the next time

Ilyas R.
November 3, 2021 • 2 reviews
7/10
Food was really good but the service could have been better.

Jeff S.
October 31, 2021 • 1 review
6.5/10
We ordered the set brunch. The humous and aubergine starters were excellent but the remaining selection was poor. The main courses were ok but disappointing. The service was casual and friendly.

Rob S.
October 30, 2021 • 1 review
6/10
Sadly, not worth the money. I had high hopes for Bala Baya given the chef’s credentials and the relatively expensive menu. However, I’m struggling to rate this as more than 3 star

Rafael C.
October 30, 2021 • 12 reviews
9/10
The food was good, but nothing special, the service was good as well, but I sat on the bar in front of the sink (not a very good place) and the atmosphere could be better (if I was

Stef c.
October 24, 2021 • 15 reviews
10/10
This restaurant blew my mind. The food was 10 out of 10. Superbly delicious. The chef is a genius. I loved everything but my absolute favourite was the aubergine mess and the cauli

Laurence B.
October 22, 2021 • 1 review
9/10
Honestly great. I just wish they had a few less guests as it is a bit crammed. Would not be an issue in normal times but felt a bit much when 1 out of every 55 people has Covid in

Pauline B.
October 22, 2021 • 1 review
4/10
We were given a table right by the entrance door which was open and draughty. After requesting a table upstairs we were told there were none available but eventually after pursuing

Kritsana C.
October 21, 2021 • 1 review
10/10
We had a lovely and fun evening here, the service was super friendly and professional at the same time. Food was lovely and would highly recommend dining here.