Bubala confirms third location

Marc Summers, founder of Middle Eastern restaurant Bubala, has announced the launch of a third London location, set to land in King’s Cross in April.

Joining sister sites in Spitalfields and Soho, the new two-floor venue will house 65-cover ground-floor dining room, seating an additional 25 covers upstairs plus 30 alfresco seats on the outdoor terrace.

Dining at Bubala

Executive chef Ben Rand and Marc Summers have crafted a menu that builds on Bubala favourites and introduces a few new additions. Signature dishes such as the oyster mushroom skewer with tamari and coriander seeds, and Confit latkes with garlic toum and Aleppo chilli will return; alongside new dishes like charred cucumber tzatziki and fava bean with Vadouvan braised broad beans.

The wood-fired oven will be used for dishes such as Mujadara – a fragrant combination of lentils and rice topped with dollops of tahini, zhoug and amba; and a spanakopita börek – a crisp, spiced, savoury pastry with a spinach and cheese filling.

The brand's new sharing dessert, Bubala’s Big Pud, is designed for many spoons (2+) and comprises chocolate mousse, brûléed bananas, coconut caramel, tahini and sesame snaps.

Drinks at Bubala King’s Cross will feature wine on tap, a selection of bottled natural wines, UK-produced beers and Gazoz house sodas –homemade sparkling drinks combined with ferments, locally sourced fruits, spices, herbs and syrups.

Summers says of the launch: "We’re thrilled to bring Bubala to King’s Cross and to continue expanding our vision of accessible and exciting vegetarian Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine. This new location is a perfect blend of the vibrant energy of the area and the welcoming atmosphere we’ve cultivated at our other restaurants. We can’t wait to share it with our guests.”

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