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Summary
Former Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi showcases his accomplished take on modern Israeli cuisine at this fun Tel Aviv-style venue in a Southwark railway arch, on which all reports were upbeat this year.
Summary
“The really tasty and innovative modern Israeli cuisine never fails to impress” at former Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi’s all-day venue in the “very hip setting” of a Southwark railway arch. “Every wine is from Israel – and ours were very good”.
Summary
A “great take on modern Israeli cooking” – ex-Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi creates “brilliant dishes inspired by the buzzing food markets in Tel Aviv” at this all-day venue on two levels in a Southwark railway arch. Top Tip: “love the shakshuka, a Sunday morning treat”.
Summary
“Unusual, imaginative and tasty Israeli cuisine” takes centre stage at this “lively modern Tel Aviv-style café” with cocktail bar, in a Southwark railway arch, from former Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi.
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Old Union Yard Arches, 229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR
Restaurant details
Bala Baya Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Quite loud for conversation, cool vibe, tasty food"
"Awesome Israeli cuisine! You honestly don't fully understand what exactly you are eating (or that might be my own limitation on how sophisticated I am with food topics!), but everything is absolutely delicious! The only thing I found weird is that while service charge is added to the bill, you get explicitly asked whether you want to add more gratuity - and you feel disappointment of staff if you say 'no'... I believe the service was still good! "
"Fantastic selection of plates, the dumplings in particular were a highlight with the date jus. Service was excellent. Would recommend."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Old Union Yard Arches, 229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑4 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑4 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm |
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