Bavel Menu

Welcome to Bavel, an elegant Middle Eastern eatery nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. Here, flavors beckon from every corner, promising a culinary adventure that intrigues and delights. The menu is a vibrant fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes, each meticulously crafted to celebrate the richness of Middle Eastern cuisine.

• Spreads: Start with their creamy Humus Masabacha or the indulgent Hummus Duck 'Nduja, both accompanied by warm pita.
• Appetizers: Revel in vibrant plates like Yellowtail Crudo and Moroccan Carrots, showcasing fresh, local ingredients spiced to perfection.
• Desserts: Conclude with an Almond Blossom Honey Nougat Glace or a delicate Pink Lady Apple Filo Pastry, leaving a sweet memory on your palate.

Bavel’s ambiance, marked by high ceilings and greenery, pairs beautifully with the dazzling flavors. Whether you're sharing plates or indulging solo, every dish is a celebration, inviting you to savor and explore.

SPREADS

• HUMMUS MASABACHA

  creamy & chunky garbanzo bean purée, lemon, garlic, green zhoug, pita

  US$13.00

• HUMMUS DUCK 'NDUJA

  tahini, parsley, cilantro, sumac, pita

  US$13.00

• BABA GHANOUSH

  tunisian eggplant salad, pine nuts, herbs, pita

  US$15.00

• FARM CHEESE

  borage za'atar, savory, olive oil, black sesame buckwheat toast

  US$16.00

• SMOKED TROUT RILLETTE

  calamansi herb cream, shallots, basterma spice, black sesame buckwheat toast

  US$24.00

APPETIZERS

• MARINATED OLIVES

  cinnamon, citrus, sheep's milk feta

  US$9.00

• YELLOWTAIL CRUDO

  citrus broth, key lime, garbanzo, chili oil, sesame, fried shallots, sprouting cilantro

  US$26.00

• TABOULEH

  sumac vinaigrette, marjoram, crème fraîche, market vegetables, dried apricots, herbs

  US$17.00

• MOROCCAN CARROT

  rose pickled beets, whipped feta, dukkah, sesame, majoram

  US$18.00

• HEIRLOOM LETTUCE SALAD

  green tahini vinaigrette, cilantro, black sesame, rose petals, lime zest

  US$17.00

• FRIED QUAIL

  red zhoug, honey, sumac pickled blueberries, thyme, aged goat cheese

  US$21.00

• STEAMED CLAMS

  green chutney, cumin, ginger, serrano, tomato, coconut, squid ink pita

  US$28.00

• GRILLED CELERY ROOT

  honey mushroom tzatziki, brown butter, burnt harissa, soft herbs

  US$21.00

• HAWAIJ CAULIFLOWER

  brown mustard seeds, fried curry leaves, serrano creme fraiche, dried rose petals

  US$21.00

• OYSTER MUSHROOM KEBAB

  lovage & avocado purée, sumac, meyer lemon, cilantro

  US$24.00

• GRILLED PRAWNS

  harissa marinade, cured zucchini & cucumber tzatziki, fresh herbs, lime

  US$31.00

• BLOOMSDALE SPINACH FLATBREAD

  whipped feta, mushroom za'atar, black garlic chutney, meyer lemon

  US$23.00

• MALAWACH

  ancient grain crispy layered bread, grated tomato, dill crème fraîche, soft egg, strawberry zhoug

  US$23.00

• CHARRED OCTOPUS

  beet borani, paprika chili oil, pickled daikon, dill

  US$32.00

ENTREES

• GRILLED DORADE

  smoked whole seed chermoula, cilantro, lime, turnips

  US$44.00

• WAGYU OXTAIL TAGINE

  cherry reduction, cinnamon, cardamom, coconut rice, soft herbs

  US$46.00

• SLOW ROASTED LAMB NECK SHAWARMA

  tahini, ajika, pickled vegetables, laffa

  US$50.00

• WHOLE LUMINA LAMB RACK

  green amba rub, yogurt, charred tomatoes, purple daikon, tarragon

  US$85.00

• 32 OZ GRILLED WAGYU TOMAHAWK RIBEYE

  fermented mushroom cream, marinated cucumbers, dill

  US$180.00

DESSERTS

• ALMOND BLOSSOM HONEY NOUGAT GLACE

  candied kumquat, pine nut nougat, minted citrus salad

  US$15.00

• APPLE PRUNE CAKE

  date toffee sauce, whipped crème fraîche

  US$15.00

• RUM RAISIN ICE CREAM

  vanilla almond cookies

  US$14.00

• CINNAMON STAR ANISE CRÈME BRÛLÉE

  turkish mocha cookie

  US$15.00

• PINK LADY APPLE FILLED HAND PULLED FILO PASTRY

  calvados crème anglaise, cream, lebanese olive oil

  US$15.00

• ROSE CLOVE CHOCOLATE DONUTS

  bar au chocolat ganache, sherry diplomat cream

  US$15.00