Bubala - Soho

The story

Bubala Soho: Vegetable-Forward Middle Eastern Cooking in Central London

The kitchen and its philosophy

Bubala in Soho builds its vegetable-forward Middle Eastern cooking around a strict no-substitutes approach. The team expanded from an initial pop-up into three permanent London locations by prioritizing ingredient transparency over culinary shortcuts. This commitment to honest plant-centric preparation recently secured three radishes on the We’re Smart Green Guide for 2026.

Standout plates and drinks

Diners navigate a dinner sharing menu designed for scooping and wrapping rather than traditional individual plating. The current roster features house-made dips, quick-pickled vegetables, and a cauliflower shawarma centre that anchors the table. This approach to Middle Eastern vegetable cooking pairs naturally with a curated list of UK natural wines and homemade sparkling gazoz.

Space and reception

The dining room balances energetic service with a focus on communal tables and reservable private areas. Generosity defines both the floor layout and the kitchen’s original street-food roots. That same hospitality ethos keeps the Soho location consistently booked for extended evening meals.