Harden's says
A debut restaurant from Marc Summers, who previously managed Berber & Q.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Don’t worry you won’t miss the meat!” – “Bubala really seems to tap into what modern dining and modern food is about”; “the depth of flavour is unbeatable” at these “fantastic Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian restaurants” in Soho and Shoreditch. “You definitely feel you’re in a hip part of town once the waiting staff arrive at your table and plentiful food arrives quickly”. “An excellent choice if you want something plant-based and memorable” – “the only problem is that it‘s always crowded!” (“it’s so hard to get a table, book well in advance”). Top Menu Tips – “The ‘Bubala knows best’ set menu has a great selection and is very filling”; “Oyster mushroom skewer and the sublime Halloumi with honey are real highlights”; “the smoky Baba ganoush is unforgettable”.
Summary
“Tel Aviv café food of gourmet quality and with strong, delicious flavours” is to be had at this Middle Eastern three-year-old, near Spitalfields. Staff are “so welcoming” and it is “a find” in particular for non meat-eaters: “one of the tastiest and best-priced vegan feasting menus I’ve ever had!”.
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Bubala Restaurant Diner Reviews
"You definitely feel you’re in hip east London once the waiting staff arrive at your table. Food arrived quickly and was plentiful. Oyster mushroom skewer and the sublime halloumi with honey were real highlights."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £38.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £5.30 | £8.80 | £4.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £2.75 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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