Sababa

confidence 97% ·

Verifiably safe, Independently verified safe for this allergen: either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or a current accreditation we've matched against the body's own published directory.

Listed in the London Beth Din (OJK) kosher directory as 'Sababa (Dairy)', confirming current kosher-dairy certification. The Instagram bio mentions 'KLBD' (Kashrut London Beth Din). The menu shows a dairy-focused kitchen (cheese, butter, cream, milk-based sauces, milkshakes, ice cream). This is a fully kosher-certified dairy restaurant.

confidence 85% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

The venue has a dedicated vegan menu with a vegan burger, vegan kebab shawarma, and vegan cheese for pizzas. HappyCow reviewers confirm pizzas can be veganised with non-dairy cheese. A vegan diner reports staff will check ingredients when asked, and the menu now lists a separate vegan section (as of July 2024). The kitchen is shared with dairy, meat and fish, so cross-contamination is possible, but the structural setup (separate vegan items, a vegan cheese option) shows strong intentional accommodation.

confidence 85% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

A very wide range of vegetarian dishes is on the menu, including multiple salads, pasta, pizza, omelettes, and savoury crepes. HappyCow lists the restaurant as having 'Lacto, Ovo' vegetarian options. The menu has clear sections for vegetarian-friendly items. Staff awareness is good, per HappyCow reviews. Shared kitchen with meat and fish, but plenty of clearly vegetarian dishes.

confidence 85% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

The extensive menu lists no shellfish dishes. Sushi includes salmon, tuna, and kani (imitation crab, typically fish-based). No prawns, shrimp, lobster, crab, or molluscs appear on the menu. The OJK kosher-dairy accreditation implies no shellfish on premises (kosher rules forbid shellfish entirely). This is structurally safe for shellfish allergy.

confidence 85% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

The menu has a large fish section (salmon, sea bass, cod, tuna steaks), plus tuna and salmon in sushi, poke bowls, salads, and sandwiches. Vegetarian options are also plentiful. Meat dishes (chicken, beef/lamb shawarma, burger) are present but avoidable. Very easy to eat pescatarian here with clear fish and vegetarian choices.

confidence 65% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu lists many dishes but does not mark any as gluten-free. The venue's own site and the OJK accreditation directory suggest the kitchen is kosher-dairy, which implies a structured kitchen, but no dedicated gluten-free equipment, fryer, or separate prep area is mentioned. No coeliac accreditation body (Coeliac UK, etc.) lists this venue. Without marked menu items or clear cross-contamination controls, coeliac safety is unconfirmed. Best to call ahead.

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu has extensive dairy use (cheese, cream, béchamel, yoghurt, butter, cream cheese) on most pizzas, pasta, salads, crepes, and breakfast items. A vegan cheese option is available for pizzas, and some salads can be ordered without cheese. The kitchen lists alternative milks (almond, soya, oat) for drinks at £0.60 extra. Cross-contamination from a dairy-heavy kitchen is likely; no dedicated dairy-free prep area is mentioned. Manageable for lactose intolerance with careful ordering; tricky for dairy allergy.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Eggs appear throughout the menu: poached, scrambled, fried, in omelettes, in French toast, in pancakes, in crepe batters, and as toppings. No egg-free options are marked. A vegan option like the vegan burger likely omits egg, but the kitchen is heavy on egg use. Cross-contamination risk is moderate to high. Vegan dishes are the safest bet.

confidence 50% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu mentions soy sauce in several dishes (Grilled Salmon in soy sauce, Fish dishes in soy teriyaki, soy and sesame dressing for salads). Soya milk is listed as an alternative milk option. No soy-free substitutes are flagged. Vegan options may use tofu. The kitchen is likely a shared environment for soy. Manageable for soy intolerance with careful ordering.

confidence 40% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The menu includes nut-containing items such as Nutella, peanut-based sauces in bubble teas, and almond flakes/walnuts/toasted almonds in salads and desserts. No nut-free options are marked, and no dedicated fryer or separate prep for nut-free orders is mentioned. The kitchen handles nuts throughout, so cross-contamination risk is high. Best to call ahead and ask.

confidence 50% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

No keto-specific items are on the menu. Many carb-heavy dishes (pizza, pasta, pancakes, waffles, sushi rice, bread, bagels, crepes, French toast). Some protein-rich options (grilled fish, salad without croutons, omelettes) could work for keto, but the menu is not designed for it. The blog for the unrelated Chiang Mai Sababa mentions 'developing a keto menu' but this applies to that location only, not Borehamwood.

confidence 97% ·

Not recommended, Documented unsafe for this allergen: refuses to accommodate, multiple bad reports, or a documented incident. Surfaced as a warning rather than a recommendation.

This venue holds London Beth Din (OJK) kosher-dairy certification, which is a Jewish kosher authority. Kosher and halal are distinct religious frameworks; kosher certification does not imply halal compliance. No halal certification or claim is made on the venue's website, menu, or any aggregator listing. Do not assume halal.