Bubala

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Bubala, London: Middle Eastern Counter Dining in Spitalfields

Bubala, at 65 Commercial Street in Spitalfields, London, is a Middle Eastern restaurant that the Michelin Guide listed as Recommended in 2026. The name means "darling" in Yiddish, and the counter dining and vegan and vegetarian options reflect that spirit of generosity.

Vegetables at the centre

The kitchen draws on flavours from across the Middle East, aiming for bold, complex flavours and textures. Vegetables lead the menu. The team champions the humble vegetable and avoids substitutes, choosing the best produce it can find over synthetic or processed ingredients.

Wine and drinks

The restaurant works with some of the best wine suppliers in the UK and keeps a strong list of natural wine. Homemade sparkling gazoz sits alongside the bottles.