Bubala Soho Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Everything I ordered was just mouthwatering and lovely."
• "Hands down the best vegetarian Middle Eastern place in town! Everything was simply heavenly, so well-seasoned and cooked to perfection."
• "Each dish had a unique flavour profile, but the menu was still harmonious."
• "Food was fantastic: Absolute gem for vegetarians, all dishes were Middle Eastern with an Asian twist."
• "The hummus, accompanied by an exquisite burnt butter accompaniment, ascended to unparalleled heights of gustatory bliss."

Cons:

• "The carrot dish in the pics, whose sauce was way too sweet and carrots bland."
• "The decomposed baklava ice cream, bearing lofty aspirations, regrettably stumbled in execution."
• "The confit potato latkes were probably the most underwhelming dish."
• "The falafel and the baklava were the only things that we wouldn't order again."
• "Some of the dishes, like the pink fir potatoes or the cauliflower, were too salty and over-spiced."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was also great, very friendly and attentive staff throughout our meal."
• "Service was friendly and impeccable!"
• "Staff were really friendly, attentive and explained everything really well."
• "The service was excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu."
• "Service from the moment we stepped inside was friendly, welcoming and helpful."

Cons:

• "Service: Not the best, staff were friendly but we had 3 of them rotating which made it hard to get what we wanted."
• "Staff seemed nice but often awkwardly and quietly pronounced the names of the dishes before putting them down."
• "Service was very nice and efficient, but I do agree with some other reviewers that it feels slightly crowded and rushed."
• "Staff had attitude; one of them banged the door in our face whilst we were waiting outside."
• "The service really seems to have slid. Had to ask multiple times to order, plates not cleared, slow to take drinks orders."

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere too."
• "The atmosphere is top notch with perfect open kitchen aesthetic."
• "Lively and hip ambience."
• "The decor was tasteful, and the ambiance was just right."
• "Cosy vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Soho."

Cons:

• "Atmosphere is quite loud and chaotic with tables being close together and the kitchen and bar both being completely open plan."
• "The volume did not suit the vibe of the restaurant and you could tell a lot of people sitting at the bar felt uncomfortable."
• "Space is tight being in Soho but our server helped us out with prams and even arranged access for nappy change."
• "It was way too loud at 12 noon."
• "The restaurant is extremely noisy. Be prepared to scream at your dining companions when the restaurant is at full capacity."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Certainly an expensive meal, but totally worth the price."
• "Best vegan skewer EVER! The oysters mushroom and leek skewers perfectly preserved the juicy texture of veggie and added a savoury seasoning."
• "Great value for money, house white was only £30."
• "The overall experience was nothing shorter than fantastic. No photos as i was too busy enjoying every dish on the tasting menu (highly recommended) alongside some of their delicious cocktails."
• "I can’t wait to return: the rare kind of restaurant where you pay the bill & feel good about it because you got something exceptional in return."

Cons:

• "In my opinion, prices are too expensive for what you receive. Charging for bread is a bit wild imo."
• "Some of the dishes, like the pink fir potatoes or the cauliflower, were too salty and over-spiced."
• "Thé food was nice but we paid for TWO set menus and they brought us one of each thing and made us share? Paid 60 pounds for essentially half the food."
• "The portion sizes are very very steep for a simple place like this."
• "The food is no doubt amazing. I had the vegan tasting menu and there were lots of unique and creative flavours. Unfortunately it felt like Bubala are trying to pack in too many covers."