Bay Root is a Lebanese restaurant on Camberwell Road, serving a broad selection of Middle Eastern food for dining in and takeaway. The relaxed neighbourhood setting works well for lunch, dinner or a shared meal built around several small plates. Meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes all have a substantial place on the menu, with herbs, garlic, lemon, tahini and warm spices carrying through the different sections.
Cold mezze include hummus, a house version sharpened with garlic and harissa, baba ganoush, stuffed vine leaves, aubergine moussaka and green beans cooked with tomato. Hot choices add falafel, kibbeh, spinach parcels, lamb parcels and grilled halloumi. Tabbouleh and fattoush bring parsley, crisp vegetables and bright dressings to a table that might otherwise lean towards richer dips and fried dishes.
The charcoal grill covers chicken taouk, lamb kofta, lamb kebab, marinated chicken, wings, cutlets and shawarma. Sea bass, king prawns and squid give seafood diners useful alternatives, while halloumi with mushrooms and courgettes forms a substantial vegetarian main. Mixed platters combine several grilled items with rice, salad and sauces, making them especially practical for sharing.
Wraps carry shawarma, grilled chicken, lamb, falafel or halloumi with pickles, salad and sauces for a quicker meal. Saffron rice, spiced potatoes, grilled vegetables and yoghurt support the larger plates. Fresh lemonade, fruit juices and soft drinks offer cooling accompaniments, while baklava, rice pudding and other sweets provide a traditional finish.
Address: 8 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0EN, United Kingdom