Bubala Cafe & Grill
Dine-in menu

Uzbek and Eastern European food in Dallas

Everything is made in our kitchen: hand-pulled lagman noodles, dumplings folded each morning, kebabs over the grill and bread from the tandoor.

Groups of 10+ get 10% off these prices when booked as a private event, with the room, service and entertainment priced in one estimate.

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Salads

  • Achik-Chukchuk SaladVegetarian

    $14.00

    Thinly sliced tomatoes and onions seasoned with herbs and spices.

  • Greek SaladVegetarian

    $15.00

    Tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese and lettuce tossed in olive oil and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

  • Caesar Salad

    $14.00

    Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.

  • Olivier Salad

    $15.00

    Finely diced potatoes, carrots, pickles, boiled eggs and sweet peas tossed with mayo.

  • Caprese SaladVegetarian

    $14.00

    Layered slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with pesto and balsamic glaze.

  • Tashkent Salad

    $18.00

    Green radish and beef tongue tossed with mayo and topped with fried onions.

  • Farmers SaladVegetarian

    $14.00

    Tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper and parsley tossed in oil and balsamic vinegar.

  • MorkovchaVegetarian

    $12.00

    Korean-style spicy carrot salad with garlic and coriander. Price to confirm.

  • Steak Salad

    $19.00

    Arugula, cherry tomatoes and artichoke with sliced steak under an orange sauce. Price to confirm.

  • Shrimp Salad

    $19.00

    Salad mix and cherry tomatoes with shrimp under a cream sauce. Price to confirm.

  • Veggie Assorted with CheeseVegetarian

    $14.00

    Fresh vegetables and herbs with cheese — a light start to the table. Price to confirm.

Cold Appetizers

  • Beef Tongue

    $21.00

    Cooked and cut in slices, served with horseradish.

  • AdjapsandaliVegetarian

    $16.00

    Eggplants stewed with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and herbs.

  • Herring with Potatoes

    $18.00

    Served with home-style potatoes and onions.

  • Red Caviar with Blintzes

    $29.00

    Red caviar served with Eastern European blinis.

  • Pickled PlatterVegetarian

    $16.00

    Pickled tomatoes, cabbage, mushrooms, jalapeño and pickles.

  • Herring Under Fur Coat (Shuba)

    $18.00

    Layers of pickled herring with onions, beets, potato, carrots, eggs and mayo.

  • HummusVegetarian

    $10.00

    Served with pita bread.

  • Baba GanushVegetarian

    $10.00

    Eggplant dip served with pita bread.

  • Meat Platter

    $32.00

    Beef tongue, roast beef and basturma.

  • Fish Platter

    $34.00

    Salmon, butterfish and mackerel, elegantly arranged for the table.

  • Feta Cheese with GreensVegetarian

    $14.00

    A fresh combination of feta cheese and greens, a light start to any meal.

Hot Appetizers

  • Uzbek LepyoshkiVegetarian

    $6.00

    Our fluffy, straight-out-the-oven specialty Uzbek bread, homemade of course.

  • Megrelian KhachapuriVegetarian

    $16.00

    Round pie filled with a mixture of melting cheeses.

  • Adjarian KhachapuriVegetarian

    $16.00

    Boat-shaped dough filled with cheese mix, topped with egg and butter.

  • Chebureki

    $17.00

    Deep-fried dough filled with beef and onions (2 pcs).

  • Blintzes

    $19.00

    Eastern European crepes filled with ground beef and onions (2 pcs).

  • Turkish Liver

    $19.00

    Sautéed liver served with potato, onion and sumac.

  • Samsa

    $16.00

    Uzbek savory pastry stuffed with chopped lamb, beef, onions and spices (2 pcs).

  • Vegetarian SamsaVegetarian

    $5.99

    Uzbek savory pastry filled with pumpkin, onions and spices (2 pcs).

  • Potatoes with MushroomsVegetarian

    $14.00

    A hearty, savory combination of potatoes and mushrooms.

  • Liver with Potatoes

    $19.00

    Sautéed liver with home-style potatoes and onions. Price to confirm.

Soups

  • Lagman

    $15.00

    Traditional Uzbek soup of handmade noodles and vegetables in a chopped beef broth.

  • BorschtVegetarian

    $11.00

    Traditional beet and cabbage soup (vegetarian).

  • Shurpa

    $14.00

    Clear broth with vegetables and lamb.

  • Kharcho

    $14.00

    Beef soup with herbs and spices.

  • Chicken Noodle

    $10.00

    Noodle soup with chicken meatballs.

Dumplings

  • Manti

    $21.00

    Steamed dumplings stuffed with chopped lamb, onions and spices (4 pcs).

  • Pelmeny

    $20.00

    Handmade dumplings filled with beef, served with sour cream.

  • Khinkali

    $21.00

    Boiled dumplings stuffed with beef, herbs and spices (4 pcs).

  • VarenikiVegetarian

    $14.00

    Homemade dumplings filled with potatoes and onions, served with sour cream or butter.

  • Fried Pelmeny

    $20.00

    Handmade dumplings filled with beef or chicken, served with sour cream.

Main Dishes

  • Pilaf

    $21.00

    Traditional Uzbek dish of rice, carrots, beef and spices.

  • Chicken Kiev

    $21.00

    Chicken fillet pan-fried in butter and seasonings, served with a side of your choice.

  • Chicken Tabaka

    $23.00

    Marinated chicken pan-fried with butter.

  • Stuffed Cabbage (Golubtsi)

    $24.00

    Eastern European cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice and vegetables.

  • Beef Stroganoff

    $25.00

    Tender pieces of beef in a creamy sauce, served with mashed potatoes.

  • Salmon

    $25.00

    Oven-roasted salmon fillet in a butter and caviar sauce with grilled vegetables.

  • Lamb Shank

    $26.00

    Juicy and tender lamb shank served with mashed potatoes or rice.

  • Salmon with Shrimps

    $29.00

    Oven-roasted salmon fillet topped with shrimp in a butter sauce. Price to confirm.

Steak & Shish Kebab

  • Ribeye Steak

    $38.00

    20 oz of fine-textured meat served with mashed potatoes or rice.

  • New York Strip

    $27.00

    12 oz of flavorful, tender beef served with mashed potatoes or rice.

  • Chicken Kebab

    $21.00
    $11 single skewer / $21 double

    Tender marinated chicken grilled on skewers, infused with a blend of spices.

  • Lamb Chops

    $34.00
    $18 single / $34 double

    Premium cuts of lamb, marinated and grilled for a perfect balance of flavor and tenderness.

  • Lamb Kebab

    $26.00
    $14 single / $26 double

    Succulent pieces of marinated lamb grilled on skewers, charred outside and juicy inside.

  • Lula Kebab

    $23.00
    $12 single / $23 double

    Ground lamb or beef mixed with spices, shaped on long skewers and grilled.

  • Beef Kebab

    $26.00
    $14 single / $26 double

    Marinated beef grilled on skewers until smoky and full of flavor.

  • Bubala Kebab

    $23.00
    $12 single / $23 double

    Our signature kebab built in layers of sliced beef, fat and ground meat.

  • Shish-Kebab Assorted

    $26.00
    Per guest; $95 as an 8-skewer platter on the dine-in menu

    Beef, lula, chicken and lamb kebabs with grilled veggies and rice — per guest.

Sides

  • French FriesVegetarian

    $9.00

    Golden-brown potato strips, lightly salted.

  • Mashed PotatoesVegetarian

    $9.00

    Creamy potatoes blended with butter, milk and seasonings.

  • Grilled VegetablesVegetarian

    $11.00

    Seasonal vegetables lightly seasoned and char-grilled.

  • Steamed White RiceVegetarian

    $6.00

    Fluffy long-grain white rice.

  • Buckwheat Kasha with MushroomsVegetarian

    $10.00

    Earthy buckwheat groats with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Desserts

  • Honey CakeVegetarian

    $14.00

    “Medovik” — multiple thin layers of honey-flavored cake with cream.

  • NapoleonVegetarian

    $14.00

    Crisp, flaky pastry sheets layered with rich, creamy custard.

Soft Drinks & Tea

  • Kompot

    $6.00
    $6 glass / $15 pitcher

    Refreshing berry-infused drink made by simmering seasonal fruits with a touch of sugar. Priced per guest, served in pitchers.

  • Sparkling Water

    $6.00

    Crisp carbonated water.

  • Borjomi

    $6.00

    Natural mineral water from Georgia's Borjomi valley.

  • Coffee

    $5.00

    Freshly brewed coffee.

  • Tea (Black / Green)

    $7.00

    Teapots of black or green tea for the table.

  • Soda

    $5.00

    Assorted soft drinks.

  • Duchess

    $7.00
    $7 0.5 L / $14 1 L

    Lightly carbonated pear-flavored soft drink.

  • Tarragon

    $7.00
    $7 0.5 L / $14 1 L

    Distinctive herbal soft drink made from tarragon extract.

We are a BYOB venue. Bring your own wine or spirits; a corkage fee per bottle applies and is settled on the night.

Prices include a full portion unless the note says otherwise. Please tell your server about allergies; many dishes contain wheat, dairy, egg or nuts and can often be adapted.

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