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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 90chicken bone broth
AED 56sarma
AED 84bosnian klepe dumplings
AED 58roasted goodness salad
AED 72zucchini moussaka
AED 78ricotta gnocchi
AED 62grilled chorizo sausages
AED 58grilled prawns
AED 80slow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
AED 130
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 breakfast
Highly rated· Currently sold outAED 78pindjur eggs
Highly rated· Currently sold outAED 72Vegetariancheese somun toastie
Highly rated· Currently sold outAED 54Vegetarian3 eggs your way
Currently sold outAED 55Vegetarianhomemade granola
Currently sold outAED 60Vegetarianbrunch bestie
Currently sold outAED 90omelette butter roll
Currently sold outAED 85princess crepe
Currently sold outAED 60Vegetarianbalkan benedict
Currently sold outAED 78komplet egg
Currently sold outAED 65creamy polenta
Currently sold outAED 72gipsy toast
Currently sold outAED 64Vegetarian
sharing plates
good as a starter or side, better when combined and shared
roasted goodness salad
zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin, plum, local burrata, walnuts & aromatic herbsAED 72Vegetarianbosnian klepe dumplings
with minced beef, garlic yogurt, balkan dukkah, chili oilAED 58Popularricotta gnocchi
with cherry tomato salsa, kashkaval cheese, fresh basilAED 62Vegetariangrilled chorizo sausages
with sauteed grapes, pomegranate molasses, rosemaryAED 58marinated chicken thigh skewers
yoghurt, paprika, kvas - balkan miso sauceAED 52grilled prawns
with greek spice butter, dry white wine reduction, herb panko crumbs, pine nutsAED 80corn tapenade
with charred corn, polenta crisps, home made spice, brown butterAED 54Vegetarianbaked beetroot
with raspberry sauce, brown butter, hazelnuts, rosemary oil, tarragonAED 48Vegetariandips
AED 0crunchy cheese
with lutenica - spicy pepper relish, chili oil, smoked paprikaAED 46Vegetarian
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 84chicken bone broth
with semolina dumpling, chicken meat, white beans, carrot, parsleyAED 56zucchini moussaka
with lentil and chickpea ragout, tomato sauce and aged cheese, garden bouquetAED 78Vegetarianslow roasted lamb shoulder in milk
with confit pearl onion, herb panko, harissa butterAED 130pljeskavica
wagyu beef patty stuffed with smoked cheese, with moravian salad and spring onionAED 98beef and quail ragout
with hand rolled pasta, kashkaval cheese crispsAED 90
salad & sides
shopska salad
cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, cow cheeseAED 44Vegetarianmixed greens salad
romaine lettuce, baby spinach, rocket leaves, basil, mint, apple vinaigretteAED 38Vegetariangrilled polenta
with kashkaval cheese and brown butterAED 38Vegetarianmashed potato
with butterAED 30Vegetariantriple baked baby potato
with butter, rosemaryAED 38Vegetariangrilled asparagus
with lemon garlic oil, roasted hazelnutAED 36Vegetarianhomemade somun bread
AED 12Vegancreamy biryan
rice, herb butter, spinachAED 40Vegetarian
dessert
cherry phyllo pie
with vanilla creamAED 50Popularblack sesame strudel
homemade pastry roll with black sesame fillingAED 34Vegetarianchocolate hazelnut baklava
AED 38Vegetariankrem Pita
puff pastry, vanilla cream, whipped cream, baked seasonal fruitsAED 48Vegetariancaramelized banana split
with salted dates, caramel sauce and cocoa crumbleAED 44Vegetarianprincess crepe
dry fruit compote, sweet kajmak mousse, caramelized walnutAED 46Vegetarian
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 26Popularfresh orange juice
AED 25fresh lemonade
AED 20hibiscus, apple & strawberry ice tea
Currently sold outAED 25elderflower-mint cordial
AED 24