From beloved East Village neighborhood gem Balade comes a fast casual concept perfectly crafted for your fast-paced life.
Balade Your Way brings a fresh take on a traditional Meditteranean menu with a modern flair.
In either of their two Midtown locations, you can build your own unique bowls of healthy and delicious meats, rices, veggies, dips, and sauces.
The spaces are intimate and expertly hover on the border of a grab and go lunch spot, but also somewhere you could have a quick dinner and glass of wine with some friends.
With an emphasis on organic ingredients, the team behind Balade sources directly from farmers whenever possible, and the proof is in a no-fuss, relatable menu that’s easy to navigate and super customizable.
We crafted two bowls with a good chunk of the menu, focusing on the protein options of falafel, lamb kebab, beef kafta, chicken shawarma and….more falafel, because it was just that good. The texture was fantastic and exactly what I look for in a falafel patty: super crunchy exterior with a moist interior that doesn’t disintegrate once you slice it open with a knife. The lamb kebab was seasoned perfectly, and the beef kafta had a very strong flavor profile.
The hummus and the yogurt cucumber sauce (with a hint of garlic and mint!) were my favorite of the dips, and the spicy red pepper sauce was the perfect compliment to every single item on the menu.
If you live or work in midtown and are looking to get out of your standard take-out roster, you should definitely add Balade Your Way to your rotation.
