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Bubala Soho restaurant in London
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Bubala Soho

The venue explicitly states 'we do only serve vegetarian and vegan food and don't allow any meat in the building.' The entire menu as published contains no fish or seafood.

GF·CoeliacA
VeganB
VegA
NutB
DairyB
HalalC
KosherC
PescA+
Address15 Poland St, London W1F 8QE, UK
CuisineMiddle Eastern
Price€⁠€
Hours
Mon12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM
Tue12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM
Wed12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM
Thu12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM
Fri12:00 to 3:00 PM, 5:00 to 11:30 PM
Sat12:00 to 11:30 PM
Sun12:00 to 10:00 PM
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

A
confidence 72%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

Gluten items are present on the menu (Laffa bread and a small number of dishes marked 'ngf'), but the vast majority of dishes are gluten-free. Multiple self-identified coeliac reviewers report a dedicated fryer (4 reports on FMGF), knowledgeable staff who explain cross-contamination protocols, and staff willing to clean kitchen space or change gloves. Items clearly marked 'ngf' on the menu. The venue's own website states: 'as we handle gluten in our kitchens we cannot guarantee a 100% trace-free environment.' Not a dedicated kitchen; full Tier S/A is not warranted.

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Vegan

B
confidence 70%

The restaurant states that all dishes are vegan unless stated otherwise. A separate vegan set menu is also offered. The menu marks non-vegan items, for example with 'v = vegetarian'. Dairy items such as labneh and halloumi, along with eggs, are used in the kitchen alongside vegan dishes, so shared preparation is the structural reality. No vegan accreditation is cited.

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Cited references

[1] Aggregator Bubala - Gluten-Free Middle Eastern Restaurant in London, FindMeGlutenFree

A FindMeGlutenFree listing carries 7 community ratings from self-identified coeliacs and symptomatic coeliacs. Multiple reports cite a dedicated gluten-free fryer (4 instances), knowledgeable staff (4), and staff cleaning the kitchen or changing gloves (2). Menu items are marked gluten-free. The listing notes this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. The venue is also flagged as good for dairy-free (3 reports), with vegan and vegetarian options noted. All reviewers report no gluten-related symptoms.fetched May 6, 2026

[2] Verified blog Bubala Soho, bubala.co.uk

The official Bubala Soho page provides the full à la carte menu, sample set menus, and a dessert menu. Dishes marked 'ngf' (not gluten free) are confirmed as Laffa bread and baklava semifreddo. Nut-free options are available on request (*). All dishes are stated as vegan unless marked 'v' (vegetarian). A website search snippet explicitly states that gluten is handled in the kitchen and a 100% trace-free environment cannot be guaranteed. The page also states that the venue is not kosher-certified but serves only vegetarian and vegan food with no meat allowed in the building.fetched May 6, 2026

[3] Verified blog Bubala Soho: Unique Middle Eastern Dining in London’s Heart, novacircle.com

Nova Circle aggregator/directory page. Confirms entire menu is vegetarian/vegan. Notes many dishes can be adapted for gluten-free needs and that staff can assist with allergen requirements. Low specificity; used only to corroborate vegan/vegetarian positioning and general GF adaptability.fetched May 6, 2026

Dairy-free

B
confidence 62%

Multiple reviewers note the venue is 'good for dairy-free' (3 reports on FMGF), and the menu is predominantly vegan (dairy-free by default). However, dairy items such as halloumi and labneh are actively used in the kitchen, with no dedicated dairy-free prep area cited. No dairy-free marking system on the menu beyond the default vegan designation.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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