Balady Menu

Balady is a kosher Israeli and Moroccan restaurant at 750 Finchley Road in Temple Fortune. Run as an informal neighbourhood café, it is known for food prepared in house and a menu that works equally well for a quick takeaway or a relaxed meal at a table. Fresh pitta, boldly seasoned fillings and a generous salad selection give the cooking its distinctive character.

Hummus plates form an important part of the menu, with toppings that include falafel, mushrooms, cauliflower, sabich, shawarma, kebab and pargiot chicken. Hummushoka combines hummus with shakshuka, while masabacha offers a softer textured chickpea variation. These dishes can be accompanied by pickles, stuffed vine leaves, aubergine with tahini, Moroccan cigars or the colourful salad bar.

Pitta and laffa wraps provide a convenient way to explore the main fillings. Falafel and sabich are popular vegetarian choices, with sabich bringing together fried aubergine, egg, salad and sauces. Meat options include shawarma, merguez, kebab, schnitzel and lemon chicken, while cauliflower shawarma and corn schnitzel broaden the choice for diners avoiding meat.

Larger boxes combine the same fillings with salads and sides for a more substantial meal. Homemade chips, spiced rice, grilled aubergine, cauliflower and chicken wings can be added for sharing, and sauces allow each order to be adjusted for richness or heat. Malabi and baklava provide a sweet finish, supported by soft drinks and Israeli drinks for a complete casual meal.

Address: 750 Finchley Road, Temple Fortune, London NW11 7TH, United Kingdom