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 56balkan breakfast
AED 78pindjur eggs
AED 72homemade granola
AED 60bosnian klepe dumplings
AED 58pljeskavica
AED 98cheese somun toastie
AED 54roasted goodness salad
AED 72
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
3 scrambled eggs in tomato, pepper and onion relish with beef chorizo sausages and cow cheese; comes with homemade somun breadAED 78pindjur eggs
3 poached eggs, spicy slow roasted tomato and pepper relish, creamy yoghurt, chili oil; comes with homemade somun bread.AED 72Popularhomemade granola
with greek yoghurt, peach compote and fresh mixed berriesAED 60cheese somun toastie
grilled homemade somun bread with cheese and butter served with homemade picklesAED 54brunch bestie
sweet potato rostie, pulled beef brisket, sunny side up egg, baked sour cabbage, apple mayoAED 90omelette butter roll
dry cured wagyu coppa, kashkaval cheese, tomato relish, homemade mayoAED 85princess crepe
kajmak clotted cream, seasonal homemade jam, caramelized walnutAED 603 eggs your way
your choice of sunny-side-up or scrambled or omelette with grilled cherry tomato; comes with homemade somun breadAED 55creamy polenta
truffle salsa, sauteed mushroom, crispy bacon, kashkaval cheese, beef jusAED 72komplet egg
sunny side up egg, homemade bread, 3 cheese mix, butter, sour cream, beef jusAED 65balkan benedict
2 poached eggs, homemade buhtla bread, creamy spinach, crispy bacon, hollandaise sauceAED 78gipsy toast
pumpkin sauce, dry fruit compote, almond praline, brown butterAED 64
sharing plates
good as a starter or side, better when combined and shared
marinated chicken thigh skewers
yoghurt, paprika, kvas - balkan miso sauceAED 52bosnian klepe dumplings
with minced beef, garlic yogurt, balkan dukkah, chili oilAED 58Popularroasted goodness salad
zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, plum, local burrata, walnuts & aromatic herbsAED 72ricotta gnocchi
with cherry tomato salsa, kashkaval cheese, fresh basilAED 62crunchy cheese
with lutenica - spicy pepper relish, chili oil, smoked paprikaAED 46corn tapenade
with charred corn, polenta crisps, home made spice, brown butterAED 54grilled chorizo sausages
with sauteed grapes, pomegranate molasses, rosemaryAED 58baked 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
wagyu kebabs, beef jus, pickled onion, chili flakesAED 90Popularsarma
sour cabbage rolls stuffed with minced beef served with smoked brisketAED 84Popularpljeskavica
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 56Popularbeef 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
with lentil and chickpea ragout, tomato sauce and aged cheese, garden bouquetAED 78
salad & sides
shopska salad
cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, cow cheeseAED 44grilled polenta
with kashkaval cheese and brown butterAED 38mashed potato
with butterAED 30triple baked baby potato
with butter, rosemaryAED 38homemade somun bread
AED 12mixed greens salad
romaine lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves, basil, mint, apple vinaigretteAED 38grilled asparagus
with lemon garlic oil, roasted hazelnutAED 36creamy biryan
rice, herb butter, spinachAED 40
dessert
cherry phyllo pie
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 48caramelized banana split
with salted dates, caramel sauce and cocoa crumbleAED 44princess 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
fresh orange juice
AED 25cherry-clove juice
AED 26hibiscus, apple & strawberry ice tea
AED 25fresh lemonade
AED 20elderflower-mint cordial
AED 24
