Bala Baya Restaurant Review
Bala Baya Restaurant opened on 16 January 2017 in Southwark with head chef, Eran Tibi, who is also the co-founder of Bala Baya. He was voted 2018’s Rising Star in Tatler’s Restaurant Guide 2018 however, I did not know this when the seven of us went there for an impromptu dinner on Friday night.
First impressions were good. It had a buzzy street atmosphere, trendy interiors, very pretty dining plates and good service. The interiors and food were inspired by the buzzing cafes in Tel Aviv.
We decided on a 6 dish tasting menu at £35 per person instead of a la carte.
Starter:
- Pitta bread and dip
Mains:
- Harissa & maple salmon: cured salmon, sharon fruit, bitter lemon, brick noodles, dill
- Cauliflower: crumble, syrup and yoghut
- Chickpea & lamb: chickpea hummus, braised lamb shoulder, pine nuts
Desserts
- Burnt Babka: Chocolate & hazelnut spread, stewed plums, whisked anglaise
- Floating malabi: Malabi in pomegranate & chamboard broth with rose, sesame and Morrocan tuile.
I have not tasted these flavours before. They were scrumptious and totally moreish! It was hard pressed to pick a favourite. I enjoyed it all!
See Bala Baya Restaurant Italian Wine Review for more information on the wines we drank with our meal.
We were also given a complimentary pink ‘love’ shot to finish (that nearly finished me off!).
Budget: ££££
Address: Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches, 229 Union Street, London SE1 0LR
