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Bala Baya

Union Street 229, SE1 0LR London

Open now · until 23:00

Middle Eastern€€€€
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

NIBBLES
BALA BAYA PITAvegan
3.50
two homemade, freshly baked pita (Vg)
estimate≈ 320 kcal54 g carbs
LEVANTINE OLIVE MIXvegan
4.50
olives, harissa, preserved lemon, sumac (no pita) (Vg)
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
FETA & APRICOTvegetarian
4.50
macerated apricots, saffron, oregano (no pita) (Vg)
estimate≈ 220 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
NAUGHTY NUTSvegan
4.50
shawarma & maple roasted almonds, cashews & hazelnuts (Vg)
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
TAHINI & HARISSAvegan
7.00
tahini cream, harissa (Vg)
estimate≈ 250 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Plates
CHARRED CAULIFLOWER SHAKSHUKA (V)/ LAMB KOFTA SHAKSHUKA
16.00
Shakshuka — spiced tomato & roasted aubergine sauce/ jalapeño, preserved lemon, eggs, tahini, pickled chilli, chives, pita
estimate≈ 680 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 84
SHAWARMA SALMONpescatarian
19.00
shawarma cured salmon, avocado smash, marbled harissa cornbread, horseradish mayo, poached egg
estimate≈ 620 kcal42 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
BREAKFAST DOUGHNUT
19.00
massaman short rib, egg, coconut tahini, pickle, chili, coriander
estimate≈ 750 kcal58 g carbs
CRISPY SITCKY LAFFA
18.00
Crispy Sticky Laffa — marinated chicken thigh, orange glaze, homemade kimchi, reserved lemon, aioli, coriander
estimate≈ 680 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 65
FRENCH TOASTvegetarian
15.00
french toast, golden sultanas, creme anglaise, honey labneh, cherry compote, banana tempura (V)
estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbs
TUNISIAN TARTARE
16.00
beef fillet tartare, harissa, mustard mayo, oregano
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
PRAWN BAKLAVA
26.00
king prawns, kadaif, bitter lime syrup, lime cream, persian lime, nori dust, pistachio, rose
estimate≈ 580 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 67
CAULIFLOWER STEAK CRUMBLEvegetarian
13.00
fried cauliflower, pomegranate syrup, smoked parmesan crumble, lime yoghurt, parsley (V)
estimate≈ 480 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
AUBERGINE MESSvegan
13.00
blackened aubergine, oregano, red onions, chillies, tomatoes, cucumber, soft herbs (Vg)
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
HABIBI'S GREENSvegan
11.00
courgette, cucumber, snap peas, green beans, radish, pickle lemon, orange, dukkha, herbs
estimate≈ 280 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
SHAWARMA FRIESvegan
6.00
crispy potato, preserved lemon aioli, twelve spice (Vg)
estimate≈ 450 kcal48 g carbs
HUMMUS (Vg)/ SHORT RIB HUMMUS
9.00
Hummus — Spiced tomato and aubergine braise, preserved lemon, harissa, parsley, homemade pita
estimate≈ 520 kcal62 g carbsbalanced 80
Desserts
BURNT BABKAvegetarian
9.00
grilled chocolate & hazelnut enriched dough, blackberry compote, lemon thyme creme anglaise, rose (V)
estimate≈ 550 kcal68 g carbsheavy 40
CHOCOLATE DELIGHTvegetarian
9.00
chocolate sponge, whisky, miso, honey, tahini, morello cherries (V)
estimate≈ 520 kcal54 g carbsheavy 31
MIDNIGHT MALABIvegan
9.00
coconut, white rum, black tahini, morello cherry, vanilla, rose, sesame brittle (Vg)
estimate≈ 480 kcal52 g carbsheavy 33

Is this menu still right?

97veggie
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Middle Eastern dishes in Brussels

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose from many vegetarian options like the Aubergine Mess and Cauliflower Steak Crumble. The menu clearly labels vegan dishes such as the Midnight Malabi.

13 vegetarian and 8 vegan dishes out of 20

70dia
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Middle Eastern flavors with carb options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers several protein-rich plates. The Tunisian Tartare contains only 12 g of carbohydrates.

9 diabetes-friendly · 20 dishes

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Address
Union Street 229, SE1 0LR London
Hours
Mon12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Tue12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Wed12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Thu12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Fri12:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00
Sat11:00–16:00, 17:00–23:00
Sun11:00–16:00, 17:00–21:00
Last bookings: 22:00 Mon-Thu, 22:15 Fri-Sat, 21:00 Sun. Last kitchen orders taken 15 minutes after last booking.
Contact
+02080017015 bookings@balabaya.co.uk
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), balabaya.co.uk/
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