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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cevapi
Highly ratedwagyu kebabs, beef jus, pickled onion, chili flakesAED 90pljeskavica
AED 98chicken bone broth
AED 56grilled chorizo sausages
AED 58ricotta gnocchi
AED 62corn tapenade
AED 54bosnian klepe dumplings
AED 58beef and quail ragout
AED 90slow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
AED 130zucchini moussaka
AED 78
baked goodness
signature phyllo pastry - handmade from scratch, baked freshly and served straight-out-of-the oven daily
homemade somun bread
homemade breadAED 12burek | slice
Currently sold outAED 0burek | tray
signature phyllo pastry | 4 slices | baking time 40minAED 0phyllo pie
homemade, straight-out-of-the-oven phyllo pastryAED 0
all-day breakfast
selection of your favorite breakfast dishes available until 5pm daily
balkan breakfast
Highly rated· Currently sold outAED 78homemade granola
Currently sold outAED 60cheese somun toastie
Currently sold outAED 543 eggs your way
Currently sold outAED 55pindjur eggs
Currently sold outAED 72princess crepe
Currently sold outAED 60komplet egg
Currently sold outAED 65balkan benedict
Currently sold outAED 78omelette butter roll
Currently sold outAED 85brunch bestie
Currently sold outAED 90creamy polenta
Currently sold outAED 72gipsy toast
Currently sold outAED 64
sharing plates
good as a starter or side, better when combined and shared
marinated chicken thigh skewers
yoghurt, paprika, kvas - balkan miso sauceAED 52grilled chorizo sausages
with sauteed grapes, pomegranate molasses, rosemaryAED 58ricotta gnocchi
with cherry tomato salsa, kashkaval cheese, fresh basilAED 62bosnian klepe dumplings
with minced beef, garlic yogurt, balkan dukkah, chili oilAED 58corn tapenade
with charred corn, polenta crisps, home made spice, brown butterAED 54crunchy cheese
with lutenica - spicy pepper relish, chili oil, smoked paprikaAED 46roasted goodness salad
zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, plum, local burrata, walnuts & aromatic herbsAED 72baked beetroot
with raspberry sauce, brown butter, hazelnuts, rosemary oil, tarragonAED 48balkan mezze
AED 0grilled prawns
with greek spice butter, dry white wine reduction, herb panko crumbs, pine nutsAED 80
soulfood
our daring take on Balkan traditional recipes
cevapi
Highly rated· wagyu kebabs, beef jus, pickled onion, chili flakesAED 90pljeskavica
wagyu beef patty stuffed with smoked cheese, with moravian salad and spring onionAED 98sarma
Currently sold outAED 84chicken bone broth
with semolina dumpling, chicken meat, white beans, carrot, parsleyAED 56Popularslow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
with confit pearl onion, herb panko, harissa butterAED 130beef and quail ragout
with hand rolled pasta, kashkaval cheese crispsAED 90zucchini moussaka
with lentil and chickpea ragout, tomato sauce and aged cheese, garden bouquetAED 78catch of the day
Currently sold outAED 110
salad & sides
shopska salad
cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, cow cheeseAED 44Populargrilled polenta
with kashkaval cheese and brown butterAED 38grilled asparagus
with lemon garlic oil, roasted hazelnutAED 36Popularmashed potato
with butterAED 30mixed greens salad
romaine lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves, basil, mint, apple vinaigretteAED 38homemade somun bread
AED 12creamy biryan
rice, herb butter, spinachAED 40triple baked baby potato
with butter, rosemaryAED 38
dessert
cherry phyllo pie
Highly rated· with vanilla creamAED 50chocolate hazelnut baklava
AED 38black sesame strudel
homemade pastry roll with black sesame fillingAED 34caramelized banana split
with salted dates, caramel sauce and cocoa crumbleAED 44krem Pita
puff pastry, vanilla cream, whipped cream, baked seasonal fruitsAED 48princess crepe
dry fruit compote, sweet kajmak mousse, caramelized walnutAED 46
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