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
AED 90sarma
AED 84chicken bone broth
AED 56pljeskavica
AED 98homemade granola
AED 60balkan breakfast
Highly rated3 scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper and onion relish with beef chorizo sausages and cow cheese; comes with homemade somun breadAED 78grilled chorizo sausages
AED 58corn tapenade
AED 543 eggs your way
AED 55cheese somun toastie
AED 54
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· 3 scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper and onion relish with beef chorizo sausages and cow cheese; comes with homemade somun breadAED 78homemade granola
with greek yoghurt, peach compote and fresh mixed berriesAED 60Popularomelette butter roll
dry cured wagyu coppa, kashkaval cheese, tomato relish, homemade mayoAED 85Popular3 eggs your way
your choice of sunny-side-up or scrambled or omelette with grilled cherry tomato; comes with homemade somun breadAED 55komplet egg
sunny side up egg, homemade bread, 3 cheese mix, butter, sour cream, beef jusAED 65Popularcheese somun toastie
grilled homemade somun bread with cheese and butter served with homemade picklesAED 54pindjur eggs
Highly rated· 3 poached eggs, spicy slow roasted tomato and pepper relish, creamy yoghurt, chili oil; comes with homemade somun bread.AED 72balkan benedict
2 poached eggs, homemade buhtla bread, creamy spinach, crispy bacon, hollandaise sauceAED 78creamy polenta
truffle salsa, sauteed mushroom, crispy bacon, kashkaval cheese, beef jusAED 72princess crepe
kajmak clotted cream, seasonal homemade jam, caramelized walnutAED 60brunch bestie
sweet potato rostie, pulled beef brisket, sunny side up egg, baked sour cabbage, apple mayoAED 90gipsy 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 52corn tapenade
with charred corn, polenta crisps, home made spice, brown butterAED 54grilled chorizo sausages
with sauteed grapes, pomegranate molasses, rosemaryAED 58crunchy cheese
with lutenica - spicy pepper relish, chili oil, smoked paprikaAED 46ricotta gnocchi
with cherry tomato salsa, kashkaval cheese, fresh basilAED 62baked beetroot
with raspberry sauce, brown butter, hazelnuts, rosemary oil, tarragonAED 48roasted goodness salad
zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, plum, local burrata, walnuts & aromatic herbsAED 72bosnian klepe dumplings
with minced beef, garlic yogurt, balkan dukkah, chili oilAED 58balkan 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
wagyu kebabs, beef jus, pickled onion, chili flakesAED 90Popularsarma
sour cabbage rolls stuffed with minced beef served with smoked brisketAED 84pljeskavica
wagyu beef patty stuffed with smoked cheese, with moravian salad and spring onionAED 98chicken bone broth
with semolina dumpling, chicken meat, white beans, carrot, parsleyAED 56beef and quail ragout
with hand rolled pasta, kashkaval cheese crispsAED 90slow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
with confit pearl onion, herb panko, harissa butterAED 130zucchini moussaka
Currently sold outAED 78
salad & sides
shopska salad
cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, cow cheeseAED 44mashed potato
with butterAED 30grilled polenta
with kashkaval cheese and brown butterAED 38grilled asparagus
with lemon garlic oil, roasted hazelnutAED 36triple baked baby potato
with butter, rosemaryAED 38homemade somun bread
AED 12mixed greens salad
romaine lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves, basil, mint, apple vinaigretteAED 38creamy biryan
rice, herb butter, spinachAED 40
dessert
cherry phyllo pie
Highly rated· with vanilla creamAED 50chocolate hazelnut baklava
AED 38black sesame strudel
homemade pastry roll with black sesame fillingAED 34krem Pita
puff pastry, vanilla cream, whipped cream, baked seasonal fruitsAED 48Popularprincess crepe
dry fruit compote, sweet kajmak mousse, caramelized walnutAED 46caramelized banana split
with salted dates, caramel sauce and cocoa crumbleAED 44
speciality coffee
houseblend | ethiopia and brazil
coffee
AED 0
soft drinks
coca cola zero
AED 16coca cola
AED 16sprite
AED 16
water
water
AED 0
juices & ice tea
cherry-clove juice
AED 26hibiscus, apple & strawberry ice tea
AED 25fresh orange juice
AED 25fresh lemonade
AED 20elderflower-mint cordial
AED 24
