Bavel (Concept) | Middle Eastern place in downtown LA

Mezze

Small plates to begin

Black Licorice Pita

House-baked pita, nigella seed, sea salt

Chicken Liver

Caramelized onion, date molasses, grilled bread

Hummus Masabacha

Warm chickpeas, tahini, olive oil

Marinated Olives

Citrus peel, herbs, Aleppo pepper

Seasonal, fire-roasted

Oyster Mushroom Kebab

Smoked yogurt, sumac, herbs

Charred Carrots

Harissa, labneh, pistachio

Roasted Cauliflower

Tahini, pomegranate, herbs

Cooked over live wood flame

Grilled Dorade

Preserved lemon, herbs, charred citrus

Grilled Prawns

Chili oil, garlic, fresh herbs

Lamb Ribs

Pomegranate glaze, black pepper

For the table

Wagyu Oxtail

Slow-braised, spice glaze, toasted flatbread

Dry-Aged Short Rib

Charred scallion, jus

Whole Roasted Chicken

Sumac, lemon, pan drippings

Sweet finishes

Dark Chocolate Tart

Olive oil, sea salt

Burnt Honey Ice Cream

Sesame brittle

Seasonal Fruit

Yogurt, herbs, citrus