Bala Baya Restaurant Bankside

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

olives, harissa, preserved lemon, sumac (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

chunky potatoes, preserved lemon aioli, twelve spice (V)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

smoked roe, extra virgin olive oil, chives

bonfire burnt tomatoes & Turkish chillies, coriander (Vg)

tahini cream, harissa (Vg)

spiced chickpea salsa, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, lychee (Vg)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander & chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil (V)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander & chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil, pita

spiced tomato & roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita (V)

spiced tomato & roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita

fried onion, potato mash, boiled egg, blackened vegetables, tahini, spring onion (V)

homemade brioche, hake tempura, harissa mayo, egg, lettuce, mustard pickle

shawarma cured salmon, avocado smash, marbled harissa cornbread, horseradish mayo, poached egg

tunisian doughnut, beef brisket, egg, bonfire tomato & chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander

french toast, golden sultanas, creme anglaise, honey labneh, cherry compote, banana tempura (V)

poppy seed paste, creme anglaise, lemon thyme, saffron, apricots, almonds (V)

knafe cheesecake, honey, za’atar, strawberry compote, mint (V)

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

- Pineapple juice, coconut cream - Rhubarb & ginger - Cherry & black pepper - Lemon & rose - Strawberry & balsamic - Orange, chilli & coriander - Blackberry & lavender - Blueberry & black sesame

Jameson, blackberry, honey & lemon

Gin, yuzushu, passion fruit, apricot gazoz, earl grey & ginger ale

Tequila, mezcal, lime, roasted pineapple gazoz, sage & chilli (optional)

Cachaça, elite arak, apricot, lime

Vodka, apple liqueur, lemongrass syrup, mint, coconut, lemon & spirulina

Gin, orange, lemon curd, foamer, dill & elderflower syrup

Hatozaki blended whisky, banana rum, chocolate bitters, liquid smoke, carob & cinnamon syrup

Pink grapefruit liqueur, lychee gazoz, peychaud’s bitters & prosecco

White rum, coconut rum, overproof rum, passion fruit, mango, lime & ka-puree

Gin, cocchi americano, pomegranate liqueur, dry vermouth & molasses bitters

Cardamom vodka, ginger liqueur, absinthe, black pepper, lime, baharat & ginger syrup

Dry, complex, strawberry

Citrus notes, tree fruits, floral, baking spice

Chamomile, Earl grey, Breakfast, Green tea, Peppermint

homemade, freshly made pita (Vg)

spiced chickpea coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac (Vg)

beef carpaccio, green harissa, blueberry jam, mustard, lemon thyme, pita crumb

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, lychee (Vg)

canoed whole seabass, burnt sage, fennel & picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak

shawarma rubbed Jerusalem artichoke, labneh, harissa & rose, chervil (V)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

poppy seed paste, creme anglaise, lemon thyme, saffron, apricots, almonds (V)

knafe cheesecake, honey, za’atar, strawberry compote, mint (V)

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

malted Jerusalem bagel, tea, sesame seeds & herb butter (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

harissa marinated mixed olives (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

spiced chickpea, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac, homemade pita (Vg)

braised beef, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac, homemade pita

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasse, lychee (Vg)

shawarma rubbed Jerusalem artichoke, labneh, harrisa & rose, chervil (V)

stuffed courgette flower, three cheese polenta, harissa honey, vodka tempura, herbs (V)

fried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley (V)

hispi cabbage, bonfire peppers, almonds, rosary goats cheese, pumpkin granola (V)

yellowfin tuna, avocado, pineapple, harissa, smoke, kataifi

king prawns, kataifi, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & nori dust, pistachios, rose

canoed whole sea bass, burnt sage, fennel & picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak

Moroccan doughnut, beef brisket, bonfire tomato & chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander

beef carpaccio, green harissa, blueberry jam, mustard, lemon thyme, pita crumb

lamb forequarter, date jus, shawarma spice, semolina, garlic yoghurt, buttered pine nuts

marinated chicken thigh, charred red onion, sumac, tahini, toasted pine nuts, pomegranate, nigella laffa

chicken shawarma, bonfire lamb chop, 36hr braised pork belly, saffron, mustard pickles, apple slaw, gem leaves

poppy seed paste, creme anglaise, lemon thyme, saffron, apricots, almonds (V)

knafe cheesecake, honey, za’atar, strawberry compote, mint (V)

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

- Pineapple juice, coconut cream - Rhubarb & ginger - Cherry & black pepper - Lemon & rose - Strawberry & balsamic - Orange, chilli & coriander - Blackberry & lavender - Blueberry & black sesame

Jameson, blackberry, honey & lemon

Gin, yuzushu, passion fruit, apricot gazoz, earl grey & ginger ale

Tequila, mezcal, lime, roasted pineapple gazoz, sage & chilli (optional)

Cachaça, elite arak, apricot, lime

Vodka, apple liqueur, lemongrass syrup, mint, coconut, lemon & spirulina

Gin, orange, lemon curd, foamer, dill & elderflower syrup

Hatozaki blended whisky, banana rum, chocolate bitters, liquid smoke, carob & cinnamon syrup

Pink grapefruit liqueur, lychee gazoz, peychaud’s bitters & prosecco

White rum, coconut rum, overproof rum, passion fruit, mango, lime & ka-puree

Gin, cocchi americano, pomegranate liqueur, dry vermouth & molasses bitters

Cardamom vodka, ginger liqueur, absinthe, black pepper, lime, baharat & ginger syrup

Dry, complex, strawberry

Citrus notes, tree fruits, floral, baking spice

Chamomile, Earl grey, Breakfast, Green tea, Peppermint

malted Jerusalem bagel, tea, sesame seeds herb butter (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

harissa marinated mixed olives (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

Pumpkin jam, spiced rib stew, harissa, coriander, homemade pita (Vg)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasse, lychee (Vg)

fried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley (V)

Yukon gold, gruyere, Turkish chillies, green harissa, pancetta

king prawns, kataifi, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime nori dust, pistachios, rose

canoed whole sea bass, burnt sage, fennel picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter arak

Massaman, coconut, tahini, pickled chilli, coriander

beef fillet tartare, buckwheat, harissa, mustard mayo, oregano

lamb forequarter, date jus, shawarma spice, semolina, garlic yoghurt, buttered pine nuts

Marinated chicken thigh, orange glaze, harissa kimchi, preserved lemon aioli, coriander

Red currant glaze, cumin, pumpkin, madeira, mohlgrabieh, jus

grilled chocolate hazelnut enriched dough, blackberry compote, lemon thyme creme anglaise, rose (V)

chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries (V)

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

Pumkin jam, spiced rib stew, harissa, coriander, homemade pita

Maple cured salmon, smoked salt, buttermilk, fennel, pear, roe, cress

Blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate, molasses, lychee

canoed whole seabass, burnt sage, fennel picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter arak

Red currant glaze, cumin, pumpkin, madeira, mohlgrabieh, jus

Yukon gold, gruyere, turkish chillies, green harissa, pancetta

adicchio, baby gem, kumquat, kholrabi, pecorino, almond pangrattato (V)

Chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

olives, harissa, preserved lemon, sumac (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

chunky potatoes, preserved lemon aioli, twelve spice (V)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

smoked roe, extra virgin olive oil, chives

bonfire burnt tomatoes Turkish chillies, coriander (Vg)

tahini cream, harissa (Vg)

spiced chickpea salsa, coriander chilli relish, parsley, sumac (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, lychee (Vg)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil (V)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil, pita

spiced tomato roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita (V)

spiced tomato roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita

fried onion, potato mash, boiled egg, blackened vegetables, tahini, spring onion (V)

homemade brioche, hake tempura, harissa mayo, egg, lettuce, mustard pickle

shawarma cured salmon, avocado smash, marbled harissa cornbread, horseradish mayo, poached egg

tunisian doughnut, beef brisket, egg, bonfire tomato chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander

french toast, golden sultanas, creme anglaise, honey labneh, cherry compote, banana tempura (V)

Grilled chocolate hazelnut enriched dough, blackberry compote, lemon, creme anglaise, rose

Chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries. (V)

Coconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle. (Vg)

malted Jerusalem bagel, tea, sesame seeds & herb butter (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

harissa marinated mixed olives (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

spiced chickpea, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac, homemade pita (Vg)

braised beef, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac, homemade pita

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasse, lychee (Vg)

shawarma rubbed Jerusalem artichoke, labneh, harrisa & rose, chervil (V)

stuffed courgette flower, three cheese polenta, harissa honey, vodka tempura, herbs (V)

fried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley (V)

hispi cabbage, bonfire peppers, almonds, rosary goats cheese, pumpkin granola (V)

yellowfin tuna, avocado, pineapple, harissa, smoke, kataifi

king prawns, kataifi, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & nori dust, pistachios, rose

canoed whole sea bass, burnt sage, fennel & picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak

Moroccan doughnut, beef brisket, bonfire tomato & chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander

beef carpaccio, green harissa, blueberry jam, mustard, lemon thyme, pita crumb

lamb forequarter, date jus, shawarma spice, semolina, garlic yoghurt, buttered pine nuts

marinated chicken thigh, charred red onion, sumac, tahini, toasted pine nuts, pomegranate, nigella laffa

chicken shawarma, bonfire lamb chop, 36hr braised pork belly, saffron, mustard pickles, apple slaw, gem leaves

poppy seed paste, creme anglaise, lemon thyme, saffron, apricots, almonds (V)

knafe cheesecake, honey, za’atar, strawberry compote, mint (V)

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

- Pineapple juice, coconut cream - Rhubarb & ginger - Cherry & black pepper - Lemon & rose - Strawberry & balsamic - Orange, chilli & coriander - Blackberry & lavender - Blueberry & black sesame

Jameson, blackberry, honey & lemon

Gin, yuzushu, passion fruit, apricot gazoz, earl grey & ginger ale

Tequila, mezcal, lime, roasted pineapple gazoz, sage & chilli (optional)

Cachaça, elite arak, apricot, lime

Vodka, apple liqueur, lemongrass syrup, mint, coconut, lemon & spirulina

Gin, orange, lemon curd, foamer, dill & elderflower syrup

Hatozaki blended whisky, banana rum, chocolate bitters, liquid smoke, carob & cinnamon syrup

Pink grapefruit liqueur, lychee gazoz, peychaud’s bitters & prosecco

White rum, coconut rum, overproof rum, passion fruit, mango, lime & ka-puree

Gin, cocchi americano, pomegranate liqueur, dry vermouth & molasses bitters

Cardamom vodka, ginger liqueur, absinthe, black pepper, lime, baharat & ginger syrup

Dry, complex, strawberry

Citrus notes, tree fruits, floral, baking spice

Chamomile, Earl grey, Breakfast, Green tea, Peppermint

malted Jerusalem bagel, tea, sesame seeds & herb butter (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

harissa marinated mixed olives (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

Pumpkin jam, spiced rib stew, harissa, coriander, homemade pita (Vg)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasse, lychee (Vg)

fried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley (V)

Yukon gold, gruyere, Turkish chillies, green harissa, pancetta

king prawns, kataifi, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, Persian lime & nori dust, pistachios, rose

canoed whole sea bass, burnt sage, fennel & picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak

Massaman, coconut, tahini, pickled chilli, coriander

beef fillet tartare, buckwheat, harissa, mustard mayo, oregano

lamb forequarter, date jus, shawarma spice, semolina, garlic yoghurt, buttered pine nuts

Marinated chicken thigh, orange glaze, harissa kimchi, preserved lemon aioli, coriander

Red currant glaze, cumin, pumpkin, madeira, mohlgrabieh, jus

grilled chocolate & hazelnut enriched dough, blackberry compote, lemon thyme creme anglaise, rose (V)

chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries (V)

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

Pumkin jam, spiced rib stew, harissa, coriander, homemade pita

Maple cured salmon, smoked salt, buttermilk, fennel, pear, roe, cress

Blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate, molasses, lychee

canoed whole seabass, burnt sage, fennel & picked herbs, vine tomatoes, butter & arak

Red currant glaze, cumin, pumpkin, madeira, mohlgrabieh, jus

Yukon gold, gruyere, turkish chillies, green harissa, pancetta

adicchio, baby gem, kumquat, kholrabi, pecorino, almond pangrattato (V)

Chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries (V)

two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)

olives, harissa, preserved lemon, sumac (Vg)

macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (V)

chunky potatoes, preserved lemon aioli, twelve spice (V)

pickled red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)

smoked roe, extra virgin olive oil, chives

bonfire burnt tomatoes & Turkish chillies, coriander (Vg)

tahini cream, harissa (Vg)

spiced chickpea salsa, coriander & chilli relish, parsley, sumac (Vg)

blackened aubergine, oregano, tahini, pomegranate molasses, lychee (Vg)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander & chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil (V)

hummus, chickpea stew, soft boiled egg, coriander & chilli relish, cardamom, sumac, oil, pita

spiced tomato & roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita (V)

spiced tomato & roasted aubergine sauce/jalapeno, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita

fried onion, potato mash, boiled egg, blackened vegetables, tahini, spring onion (V)

homemade brioche, hake tempura, harissa mayo, egg, lettuce, mustard pickle

shawarma cured salmon, avocado smash, marbled harissa cornbread, horseradish mayo, poached egg

tunisian doughnut, beef brisket, egg, bonfire tomato & chilli, orange spiced jus, amba tahini, coriander

french toast, golden sultanas, creme anglaise, honey labneh, cherry compote, banana tempura (V)

Grilled chocolate & hazelnut enriched dough, blackberry compote, lemon, creme anglaise, rose

Chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries. (V)

Coconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle. (Vg)