About 21grams | Urban Balkan Bistro - Umm Suqeim 3
Multi-award-winning, homegrown bistro dishing up honest, daring and vibrant soul food rooted in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. We hand-make our dishes and pastries from family recipes, seasonal ingredients, and source from local farmers whenever possible to bring authentic accents from the mountains, valleys and coasts of the Balkan region, all carefully wrapped up with genuine and generous warmth and spirit.
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balkan benedict
AED 78cevapi
AED 90cheese somun toastie
AED 54homemade granola
AED 603 eggs your way
AED 55balkan breakfast
AED 78princess crepe
AED 60pindjur eggs
AED 72komplet egg
AED 65brunch bestie
AED 90
baked goodness
signature phyllo pastry - handmade from scratch, baked freshly and served straight-out-of-the oven daily
homemade somun bread
homemade breadAED 12Veganburek | slice
Currently sold outAED 0burek | tray
signature phyllo pastry | 4 slices | baking time 40minAED 0phyllo pie
homemade, straight-out-of-the-oven phyllo pastryAED 0Vegetarian
all-day breakfast
selection of your favorite breakfast dishes available until 5pm daily
balkan benedict
2 poached eggs, homemade buhtla bread, creamy spinach, crispy bacon, hollandaise sauceAED 78balkan breakfast
Highly rated· 3 scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper and onion relish with beef chorizo sausages and cow cheese; comes with homemade somun breadAED 78cheese somun toastie
grilled homemade somun bread with cheese and butter served with homemade picklesAED 54Popularhomemade granola
with greek yoghurt, peach compote and fresh mixed berriesAED 60Popular3 eggs your way
your choice of sunny-side-up or scrambled or omelette with grilled cherry tomato; comes with homemade somun breadAED 55Popularbrunch bestie
sweet potato rostie, pulled beef brisket, sunny side up egg, baked sour cabbage, apple mayoAED 90pindjur eggs
Highly rated· 3 poached eggs, spicy slow roasted tomato and pepper relish, creamy yoghurt, chili oil; comes with homemade somun bread.AED 72Vegetarianprincess crepe
kajmak clotted cream, seasonal homemade jam, caramelized walnutAED 60Vegetariankomplet egg
sunny side up egg, homemade bread, 3 cheese mix, butter, sour cream, beef jusAED 65omelette butter roll
dry cured wagyu coppa, kashkaval cheese, tomato relish, homemade mayoAED 85creamy polenta
truffle salsa, sauteed mushroom, crispy bacon, kashkaval cheese, beef jusAED 72gipsy toast
pumpkin sauce, dry fruit compote, almond praline, brown butterAED 64Vegetarian
sharing plates
good as a starter or side, better when combined and shared
bosnian klepe dumplings
with minced beef, garlic yogurt, balkan dukkah, chili oilAED 58marinated chicken thigh skewers
yoghurt, paprika, kvas - balkan miso sauceAED 52roasted goodness salad
zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, plum, local burrata, walnuts & aromatic herbsAED 72Vegetariancorn tapenade
with charred corn, polenta crisps, home made spice, brown butterAED 54Vegetariancrunchy cheese
with lutenica - spicy pepper relish, chili oil, smoked paprikaAED 46Vegetarianbalkan mezze
Add the bread to your order — it’s the perfect companion to our mezze.AED 0baked beetroot
with raspberry sauce, brown butter, hazelnuts, rosemary oil, tarragonAED 48Vegetarianricotta gnocchi
with cherry tomato salsa, kashkaval cheese, fresh basilAED 62Vegetariangrilled prawns
with greek spice butter, dry white wine reduction, herb panko crumbs, pine nutsAED 80grilled chorizo sausages
with sauteed grapes, pomegranate molasses, rosemaryAED 58
soulfood
our daring take on Balkan traditional recipes
cevapi
wagyu kebabs, beef jus, pickled onion, chili flakesAED 90sarma
sour cabbage rolls stuffed with minced beef served with smoked brisketAED 84Popularbeef and quail ragout
with hand rolled pasta, kashkaval cheese crispsAED 90chicken bone broth
Currently sold outAED 56zucchini moussaka
with lentil and chickpea ragout, tomato sauce and aged cheese, garden bouquetAED 78Vegetarianpljeskavica
wagyu beef patty stuffed with smoked cheese, with moravian salad and spring onionAED 98slow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
with confit pearl onion, herb panko, harissa butterAED 130
salad & sides
shopska salad
cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, cow cheeseAED 44Vegetariangrilled polenta
with kashkaval cheese and brown butterAED 38Vegetarianhomemade somun bread
AED 12Veganmixed greens salad
romaine lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves, basil, mint, apple vinaigretteAED 38Vegetarianmashed potato
with butterAED 30Vegetariantriple baked baby potato
with butter, rosemaryAED 38Vegetariangrilled asparagus
with lemon garlic oil, roasted hazelnutAED 36Vegetariancreamy biryan
rice, herb butter, spinachAED 40Vegetarian
dessert
cherry phyllo pie
Highly rated· with vanilla creamAED 50Vegetarianchocolate hazelnut baklava
AED 38Vegetariancaramelized banana split
with salted dates, caramel sauce and cocoa crumbleAED 44Vegetarianprincess crepe
dry fruit compote, sweet kajmak mousse, caramelized walnutAED 46Vegetarianblack sesame strudel
homemade pastry roll with black sesame fillingAED 34Vegetariankrem Pita
puff pastry, vanilla cream, whipped cream, baked seasonal fruitsAED 48Vegetarian
speciality coffee
houseblend | ethiopia and brazil
coffee
AED 0
soft drinks
coca cola
AED 16coca cola zero
AED 16sprite
AED 16
water
water
AED 0
juices & ice tea
cherry-clove juice
AED 26fresh orange juice
AED 25fresh lemonade
AED 20elderflower-mint cordial
AED 24hibiscus, apple & strawberry ice tea
AED 25
