🕐 Hours
Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 17:00-23:00
About this spot
Bavel is one of the standout spots in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.
💡 Tips before you go
- Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
- Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
- Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome
Menu44 items
Appetizers
Ancient Grain Crispy Layered Bread with Grated Tomato, Dill Crème Fraîche, Soft Egg, Strawberry Zouk
Malawach
$26
Beet & Pumpkin Borani, Black Garlic Burnt Eggplant Aioli
Eggplant Tempura
$28
Borage Za'atar, Savory, Black Sesame Buckwheat Toast
Farm Cheese
$21
Burnt Garlic Toum, Fresno, Pomelo, Turmeric Oil, Crispy Rice, Laffa
Tuna Kibbeh Nayyeh
$32
Cinnamon, Citrus, Sheep's Milk Feta
Marinated Olives
$9
Coconut Citrus Broth, Charred Chili & Onion, Kumquat, Turmeric Ginger Oil, Kaffir Lime
Dry Aged Trout Crudo
$32
Creamy & Chunky White & Black Garbanzo with Tomato, Lemon, Black Pepper, Zouk, Blistered Pita
Hummus Mashaushe
$16
Cumin Chili Xo, Tomato & Cucumber Raita, Rose Petal, Cilantro, Fried Mustard Seed
Fried Quail
$28
Eggplant, Feta, Hawaij Walnuts, Brown Butter, Wildflower Honey, Fried Rosemary
Sweet Potato Flatbread
$28
Green Tahini Vinaigrette, Kohlrabi, Bulgarian Feta, Sesame, Pickled Cabbage, Lime Leaves
Butter Lettuce Salad
$22
Harissa Marinade, Cured Zucchini & Cucumber Tzatziki, Fresh Herbs, Lime
Grilled Prawns
$36
Honey Mushroom Tzatziki, Brown Butter, Burnt Harissa Powder, Dill, Red Vein Sorrel
Grilled Kohlrabi
$25
Lovage & Avocado Purée, Sumac, Meyer Lemon, Cilantro
Oyster Mushroom Kebab
$28
Prune Rose Jam, Thyme, Urfa, Marash, Black Sesame Buckwheat Toast
Chicken Liver Paté
$24
Rose Pickled Beets, Whipped Feta, Coriander, Dill
Moroccan Carrots
$24
Sheppard's Cheese Mousse, Cashews, Mint, Urfa Za'tar, Green Garlic
Roasted Snap Peas
$24
Smoked Eggplant & Kabocha Squash with Sheep's Milk, Urfa, Dukkah, Marjoram, Fried Pita
Baba Ghanoush
$19
Tahini, Parsley, Cilantro, Sumac, Blistered Pita
Hummus Duck 'Nduja
$19
Mains
Fermented Mushroom Cream, Marinated Cucumbers, Dill
28oz Wanderer Ribeye
$130
Green Amba Rub, Garlic Yogurt, Charred Papaya, Savory, Fried Curry Leaf
Whole Lamb Rack
$92
Pomegranate, Herbs, Cipollini Agrodolce, Sage, Cinnamon, Crispy Shallots, Koshari Rice
Wagyu Beef Cheek Tagine
$64
Smoked Whole Seed Chermoula, Cilantro, Lime, Turnips
Grilled Dorade
$52
Tahini, Ajika, Pickled Vegetables, Carob Molasses, Laffa
Slow Roasted Lamb Neck Shawarma
$58
Tomato Cream, Mint Crème Fraîche, Cinnamon, Borage Flowers, Fresh Thyme
Grilled Lamb Manti
$46
Desserts
Black Sesame and Buckwheat Pâte Sucrée, Soft Cream
Persian Lime Tart
$16
Blood Orange Orange Blossom & Page Mandarin Sherbets, Chiffon Cake, Toasted Meringue
Baked Alaska
$18
Candied Kumquat, Pine Nut Nougatine, Minted Citrus Salad
Almond Blossom Honey Nougat Glacé
$17
Date Toffee Sauce, Whipped Crème Fraîche
Apple Prune Cake
$17
Honey Caramel Crunch, Caramelized White Chocolate Shell
Cashew Ice Cream Bar
$17
Malted Milk Chocolate Ice Cream, Soft Whipped Cream
Chocolate Lavender Donuts
$16
Drinks
Amontillado Sherry, Raspberry Three Ways, Lemon, Borage Flower
Leyla Cobbler
$18
Aperitivo & Amaro Blend, Soda Water, Expressed Lemon, Candied Black Walnut
Dinah Highball
$18
Cellador Ales / Torrance, California
Dry-Hopped Tart Saison
$16
Craftsman Brewing / Pasadena, California
1903 Lager (Half)
$6
Craftsman Brewing / Pasadena, California
1903 Lager (Full)
$11
Kentucky Bourbon, Calabrian Amaro, Pineau de Charentes, Lemon Peel
Mahmud Amaro Manhattan
$19
Lamb Fat Bourbon, Rye, Kashmiri Date, Bitters, Lemon Peel
Nebuchadnezzar Old Fashioned
$20
Mezcal, Pineapple Two Ways, IPA, Genepy, Lime, Sage
Hadar Shandy
$18
Pink Peppercorn Botanical Spirit, Melon Aperitif, Extra Dry & Bianco Vermouths, Kaffir Lime Leaf
Zarif Martini-ish
$20
Reposado Tequila, Haitian Rhum, Grapefruit, Chamomile, Fennel, Lemon
Semira Hemingway Daiquiri
$18
Scotch Whisky, Amontillado Sherry, Carrot, Banana, Fennel, Dill
Khoda Sour
$18
Skyduster Brewery, Los Angeles, California
West Coast IPA (Full)
$11
Skyduster Brewery, Los Angeles, California
West Coast IPA (Half)
$6
Sloe Gin, Red Aperitivo, Cherry, Lemon, Egg White, Soda Water
Ziba Fizz
$18