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Bala Baya is rated 9.2/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.3/10 Service: 9.1/10 Atmosphere: 8.9/10

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Bala Baya is identified as offering middle eastern cuisine.

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Bala Baya

Name: Bala Baya
Address: Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches, London, SE1 0LR, United Kingdom
Price range: £52 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.2

Arch 25, Old Union Yard Arches, SE1 0LR, London

Middle EasternAverage price £52

9.2

(1,081 reviews)

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Type of cuisineMiddle Eastern

Average price£52

ChefEran Tibi

Dietary optionsGluten free, Lactose intolerance, Nut allergies, Peanut allergy, Vegan dishes, Vegetarian dishes

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poppy seed paste, creme anglaise, lemon thyme, saffron, apricots, almonds

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knafe cheesecake, honey, za’atar, strawberry compote, mint

Midnight Malabi

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coconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle

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Sharing Menu£64 per guest

Available from 17 Oct to 17 Jan

Sharing menu£58 per guest

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Vegetarian / vegan sharing menu£40 per guest

Permanent TheFork offer

Reviews

9.2
of 10

Excellent

1081 reviews

Ambience

8.9

Food

9.3

Service

9.1

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Melanie L. • 1 review
7 January 2025
9/10
Really interesting food which is delicious.

Tony Z. • 117 reviews
11 January 2025
10/10
Second time visiting and it was even better than the first. Everything we ordered - six dishes - were delicious and truly innovative. Our waitress (and also, I think, maîtresse d’), whose name we unfortunately did not catch, was simply tremendous. So kind and generous with our allergy requests and patient with explaining the menu. Very happy with the whole dining experience!

Nunzia P. • 18 reviews
10 January 2025
9.5/10
Food toooooooooo delicious!!!!!!!!

Bec C. • 1 review
7 January 2025
10/10
I found out about this place a week ago, and today was already my second visit. The food is so incredible and the service is excellent!

Ruth A. • 9 reviews
16 December 2024
10/10
Food is so tasty and different served in a lovely atmosphere

Barbara J. • 5 reviews
13 December 2024
4.5/10
Food portions were small and drenched with sauce. Drinks were watery and sugary. Not sure what the Michelin came from? It was difficult to get service throughout the meal and you get a QR code to pay the bill, which includes a 12.5% service charge.

Sonia G. • 7 reviews
10 December 2024
8/10
Great food. Really good flavours and beautifully presented

George L. • 37 reviews
30 November 2024
9/10
Food was great as always, however the dessert included in the Festive menu was underwhelming, a dry piece of cake. Hopefully, it will be something different next time

Anna R. • 3 reviews
23 November 2024
9/10
very friendly waitress, but some parts of the dish were cold. Also one of my friend's food arrived much earlier than the rest of us and he had to eat alone.

Doug E. • 1 review
22 November 2024
10/10
Amazing. Just never go with my other half. She will find a way to ruin it.

Felix S. • 79 reviews
14 November 2024
7.5/10
Bala Baya never disappoints

Amy O. • 1 review
19 November 2024
10/10
The food was fantastic, so many interesting flavours and dishes. We informed the team we had a theatre booking and they were super helpful and attentive, making sure the food was super speedy. The ambiance was perfect.

Jeff H. • 7 reviews
17 November 2024
10/10
The best in London. Especially the dumplings.

Beth D. • 27 reviews
15 November 2024
8/10
Delicious food. Rude waiter.

Meirion A. • 1 review
13 November 2024
9/10
What a great find. Really good for a lunch. Not too busy and with excellent food.

Liyi Z. • 13 reviews
9 November 2024
10/10
Wonderful food and impeccable service, overall fantastic experience.

Jane H. • 1 review
9 November 2024
9/10
The beef brisket hummus was phenomenal - best dish - and a new discovery to me. I personally think there were some acidic elements overlapping between dishes, i.e. most dishes we ordered came with a a lot of lemon juice, sometimes very sour & overpowering other ingredients. Beautiful ambience and great service, would come back for a new seasonal menu.

Antony R. • 11 reviews
9 November 2024
10/10
Great food and vibe

Kefei H. • 3 reviews
10 November 2024
10/10
The brunch was amazing! Flavour of all the dishes were rich and well-balanced with great presentation. The service was very friendly and thoughtful. Since a friend of ours has gluten allergy and doesn't like eggs, the waiter carefully labelled all the gluten-free and egg-free options on the menu. We will definitely come back!

Donatella L. • 9 reviews
9 November 2024
9/10
Food is very good, tasty and authentic

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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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A high-energy tribute to the Eastern Mediterranean, Bala Baya combines a party soundtrack with a tempting menu of Middle Eastern sharing plates, beneath a rumbling railway arch. The menu features a variety of crowd-pleasing, ingredient-forward plates and includes a tasting menu, which is a great way...

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- Quality of food: 9.3/10
- Service: 9.1/10
- Atmosphere: 8.9/10

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