Bubala Spitalfields

We had a lovely lunch at **Bubala** to celebrate Valentine’s Day and it was truly a wonderful experience. We opted for the Vegetarian Mezze set menu and absolutely loved every bit of it. Everything was excellent, but the hummus with burnt butter and pine nuts was the perfect start, especially with their warm bread. We were initially hesitant about the halloumi on the menu, but the halloumi with black seed honey was a pleasant surprise and we were so glad we did not skip it. The famous confit potatoes were worth every bite, with layers and layers of potato goodness. My husband really enjoyed the oyster mushroom skewers, and I loved the radicchio with clementine, dates, and Sichuan peppercorn. To finish, we were also kindly treated to the coconut chocolate tahini fudge, which was a lovely and thoughtful touch and the perfect sweet treat. We were lucky to get a lovely seat by the window, but what truly made the day memorable was the hospitality of the staff. Kai and Ruby were absolutely exemplary, very knowledgeable about the menu, and warm and welcoming. The service was perfectly paced, neither rushed nor slow. Their hospitality made our afternoon truly special and memorable. Huge kudos and thanks to the team. We will definitely be back.