 - About Balakona Restaurant - Mayfair Do you want to satisfy your needs or have cravings for delicious food and want to order something exciting? You're in the right place. We serve up delicious food tossed in lip-smacking sauces made from our very own recipes and served casual-style in plastic bundles, best enjoyed with hands – a truly multi-sensory experience! we bring your food in our steam bags ready to eat!
Sandwiches
- Falafel فلافل A mixture of ground chick peas and broad beans tossed in spices and deep fried. Contains Gluten, Contains, Sesame, Contains Celery, Suitable for Vegetarian.£5.00
- Halloum Meshwi حلوم مشوي Toasted Lebanese bread filled with cheese, tomato and cucumber. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Milk, Contains Gluten.£5.50
- Shish Taouk شيش طاووق Grilled skewer of chicken cubes, garlic sauce, pickles and tomato. Contains Gluten.£5.50
- Kafta Meshwi كفتة مشوية Grilled skewer of mixed ground lamb, hommos, onion, parsley, sweet pepper, tomato, and pickles. Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Shawarma Lamb شاورما لحم Roasted thin slices of marinated prime lamb, served with sesame oil sauce, onion, parsley and tomato. Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Shawarma Chicken شاورما دجاج Roasted thin slices of marinated chicken breast, garlic sauce, tomato and pickles. Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Mixed Shawarma شاورما مشكلة Roasted thin slices of marinated prime lamb and chicken, sesame oil sauce and garlic sauce, onion, parsley, tomato and pickles. Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£6.00
- Sojuk سجق Homemade Lebanese, pickles spicy sausages sautéed in lemon. Contains Chilli.£5.50
- Makanek مقانق Homemade Lebanese mini sausages flambéed with butter, lemon and pomegranate sauce. Contains Nuts.£5.50
Burgers
- Beef Burger Our signature sauce. Topped with cheese, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.£5.00
- Chicken Burger A crispy 100% chicken breast fillet, topped with a slice of cheese, crunchy lettuce and mayonnaise. Served in a lightly tasted sesame seed bun.£5.00
- Testy Burger £6.99
Soups
- Lentil Soup شوربة العدس £5.25
Cold Mezze
- Mousakaa مسقعة باذجنان Baby aubergines stuffed with walnuts, herbs and garlic, marinated olive oil and lemon. Suitable for Vegetarian.£6.00
- Hummus حمص Chickpea with sesame paste (tahini) garlic and lemon juice. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Hummus Beiruty حمص بيروتي Chickpea with hot pepper, parsley sesame paste (tahini) garlic and lemon juice. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Sesame.£6.25
- Moutabal Baba Ghanouj متبل )بابا غنوج( Rilled aubergine mixed with sesame paste (tahini), garlic and lemon juice. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Sesame, Contains Nuts.£6.25
- Wark Inab B’zeit ورق عنب Vine leaves filled with rice, tomato parsley, mint and onion cooked in lemon juice and olive oil. Suitable for Vegetarian.£5.50
- Labneh لبنة Strained yoghurt served with olive oil and dried thyme (garlic optional). Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Milk.£4.50
- Kabis كبيس Mixed mediterranean pickles. Suitable for Vegetarian.£4.00
Salads
- Tabbouleh تبولة Parsley salad with tomato fresh mint, onion, cracked wheat lemon juice and an olive oil dressing. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Gluten.£6.25
- Fattoush فتوش Lettuce, tomato, cucumber mint, onion, radish, sumac and toasted lebanese bread with a lemon and olive oil. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Tomato and Onion Salad سلطة الطماطم والبصل Fresh tomato with finely chopped parsley, onion and dried mint. Suitable for Vegetarian.£5.00
- Seasonal Salad Lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Sesame.£5.00
- Cucumber Salad with Yoghurt سلطة خيار باللن Yoghurt with finely cut cucumber and dried mint. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Milk.£5.00
Hot Mezze
- Arayes عرايس Minced lamb with parsley, charcoal grilled in pita bread and pine nuts. Contains Nuts.£6.50
- Sojuk with Eggs سجق مع البيض Armenian spiced lamb sausages with eggs. Contains Eggs.£7.00
- Sojuk سجق Homemade lebanese spicy sausages sautéed in lemon. Contains Chilli.£6.50
- Makanek مقانق Homemade lebanese mini sausages flambéed with butter, lemon and pomegranate sauce. Contains Nuts.£6.50
- Hummus Shawarma حمص شاورما Chickpea purée with sesame paste, lemon juice and an olive oil dressing, garlic, topped with lamb shawarma. Contains Sesame.£6.50
- Hummus Kawarma محص قاورما Chickpea with sesame paste, lemon juice and an olive oil dressing, garlic, topped with sliced or dice marinated lamb contains sesa. Contains Sesame.£6.50
- Hummus Snobar محص مع الصنوبر Hummus topped with roasted pine nuts. Contains Sesame, Contains Nuts.£6.00
- Kibbeh Maklieh كبه مقلية Deep fried lamb meatballs mixed with cracked wheat and onions, filled with sautéed mince meat and onions. Contains Nuts, Contains Gluten.£5.50
- Falafel فلافل Deep fried bean and fine herb croquettes served with tahine sauce. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Celery, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Foul Moudamas فول مدمس Boiled broad beans seasoned with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Suitable for Vegetarian.£5.50
- Batata Harra بطاطا حارة Chunks potato fried with garlic medium hot pepper and coriander. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Chilli.£5.50
- Chicken Liver كبدة الدجاج ملقليه Marinated chicken liver fried with lemon, and pomegranate sauce.£6.50
- Jawaneh جوانح دجاج Charcoal grilled or fried marinated chicken wings served with garlic sauce. Contains Sesame.£6.50
- Halloumi Meshwi حلومي مشوي Grilled or fried halloumi cheese. Contains Milk.£5.50
Bakery and Pastry
- Sambousek Cheese سمبوسك جبنه Deep-fried lebanese pastry filled with feta cheese. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame, Contains Milk.£5.00
- Sambousek Lamb مسبوسك حلمة Deep-fried lebanese pastry filled with minced lamb and pine nuts. Contains Nuts, Contains Gluten, Contains Milk.£5.30
- Fatayer B’sabanekh فطاير سبانخ Baked lebanese pastry filled with spinach and onions, lemon, olive oil, pine kernels and sumac. Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Gluten, Contains Nuts, Contains Sesame.£5.00
- Laham Bil Ajin حلم بعجن Lebanese pizza topped with lamb on the oven. Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame.£5.50
- Mix Fatayer معجنات مشكلة Lamb, cheese, zatter (aregqno). Suitable for Vegetarian, Contains Gluten, Contains Sesame, Contains Milk.£7.00
Charcoal Grill
- Mixed Grill مشاوي مشكله Lamb cubes, chicken cubes and lamb kafta grilled on skewers.£16.00
- Lahem Meshwi حلم مشوي شقف Tender lamb cubed and grilled on skewers.£15.00
- Kafta Halabiyeh كفتة حلبية Minced lamb with onion and parsley grilled on skewers.£15.00
- Kafta Yoghortlieh كفتة باللنب Grilled minced lamb with yoghurt served on a bed of toasted bread topped with pine nuts. Contains Nuts, Contains Milk.£15.75
- Kafta Kashkash كفتة خشخاش Minced lamb, parsley and garlic grilled on skewers, served on a bed of spicy tomato sauce.£15.75
- Kafta Tahini كفتة بالصينية مع الطحينة Minced lamb, parsley and onion, oven baked in tomato sauce topped with potato. Contains Sesame, Contains Nuts.£15.00
- Kafta Sayniyeh كفتة بالصينية مع البندورة والبطاطا Minced lamb, parsley and onion, oven baked in sesame extract sauce topped with pine nuts. Contains Sesame, Contains Nuts.£15.00
- Shish Taouk شيش طاووق Boneless chicken cubes grilled on a skewer, served with saffron rice on the side.£15.00
- Farrujj Moussahab فروج مسحب Whole boneless baby chicken charcoal grilled and served with garlic sauce on the side.£15.50
- Grilled Lamb Cutlets كستالتة غنم Served with french fries or rice and garnished with grilled green peppers and tomato.£17.00
Charcoal grill Fish
- Grilled King Prawns Fish£12.00
- Sea Bass Charcoal grill or deep-fried sea bass marinated with fresh garlic, lemon slices, and cumin.Fish£12.00
- Sea Bream Charcoal grill or deep-fried sea bass marinated with fresh garlic, lemon slices, and cumin.Fish£12.00
Main Dishes
- Biryani دجاج او لحم برياني Chicken or lamb , best biryani rice, with indian spices, vegetables, chicken, egg, yoghurt and dried fruits. Contains Nuts, Contains Milk, Contains Eggs.£14.00
- Kabsa كبسة لحم او دجاج Rice cooked with chicken or lamb chunks and vegetables with special spice, special lamb stew, mix veg, chef spice with rice - special chicken with bone stew, mix veg,chef spice with rice. Contains Nuts.£14.00
- Okra with Lamb بامية باللحم Okra, onions, garlic, tomato sauce and a variety of spices.£12.00
- Yoghurt Kibbeh كبة باللن Crushed wheat stuffed with mince lamb, walnuts and pine nuts, cooked in yoghurt sauce. Contains Nuts, Contains Milk.£20.00
- Shawarma شاورما Lamb or chicken shawarma.£12.00
Side Order
- Steamed Rice رز Suitable for Vegetarian.£3.50
- French Fries بطاطا مقلية Suitable for Vegetarian.£3.50
- Grilled Vegetables خضار مشوية Suitable for Vegetarian.£7.00
Desserts
- Baklava بقلاوة A rich pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.£5.50
- Kanafehكنافة بالجبن A pastry made with layers of semolina, white cheese and a sugary syrup sprinkled with rose water.£5.50
- Mahalabia مهلبية Made with milk, slightly sweetened and flavoured with rose or orange water.£5.50
- Rice Pudding أرز باحلليب A dish made from rice mixed with milk.£5.50
- Mixed Seasonal Fruit فواكه مومسيه مشكله £12.00
Juices
- Fresh Carrot Juice عصري جزر فريش £3.50
- Fresh Orange Juice عصير برتقال فريش £3.50
- Pineapple Juice عصير اناناس £3.50
- Mango Juice عصير ماجنو £3.50
- Fresh Lemonade Juice عصير ليمون £3.50
- Fruit Cocktail Juice عصير كوكتيل فواكه £3.50
Cold Drinks
- Mineral Water 330ml مياه معدنية 330 مل £1.75
- Sparkling Water 330ml مياة غازيه 330 مل £1.75
- Ginger Ale زجنبيل £2.00
- Red Bull ردبول £3.00
- Cola كوال £2.00
- 7up سفن اب £2.00
- Diet Cola دايت كوال £2.00
- Mirinda مريندا £2.00
- Yoghurt Drink لبن عيران £2.00
