Bala's Bistro

Every time I go here I'm always amazed This food is sooooooo good I can't make it up I've tried quite a few things and they don't disappoint at all.Try the juices as well

bala's has a MASSIVE menu!i typically choose something from the hot serve display; however, they have a menu full of fresh, cooked to order options as well. also, DO NOT sleep on those slushees they have behind the counter. that hibiscus slush gets me right every time! the staff here if very helpful and infinitely knowledgeable about what you should get if you're having trouble.i wish they offered more points per dollar but I'm still buying from them lol

I recently visited Bala's Bistro and tried the Jerk chicken and Jollof rice. The flavors were absolutely amazing. The Jerk chicken was perfectly spiced, giving it a delightful kick that was both bold and satisfying. The Jollof rice complemented it wonderfully with its rich and savory taste. The spiciness was just right, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal. We also tried samplings of other dishes, which were equally delicious. The service was good, with friendly and attentive staff. The portions were generous, ensuring I left feeling full and satisfied. The atmosphere at Bala's Bistro was warm and inviting, making it a great place to dine. Overall, I highly recommend Bala's Bistro for anyone looking to enjoy delicious, spicy cuisine.

SO I decided to give them another try. This time I ordered vegan dishes from the menu.I was impressed with the vegan quesadilla- very tasty! I only complaint is the saltiness. It could be a me thing but I don't like super salty food. The vegan quesadilla is something I will definitely order again! The sweet plantain I didn't care for- as a Caribbean, I love naturally sweetened plantain and these weren't it. The vegan wrap- I'm not sure if I didn't care for it because the vegan quesadilla was the "star" of this order. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my favorite thing either.The veggie roll pretty decent. The orange sauce it pretty good however I DID NOT believe it is vegan! I am trying to keep away from dairy because I have a reaction to it and when I tried this sauce- I had a slight reaction. Again, this is a personal assumption.

Service was wonderful. Food was too salty and the flavor of the dishes tried were not very tasty. Location is ok and the decor inside is so so. Would possibly try again to make sure I didn't just catch them on a bad day.

Omg I loved my experience here. Visited for lunch with coworkers during black business week. The guy was so nice he let us try some of the different hot options. Everything was so good I got a little of it all since the hot food is $9 per pound. Food was very flavorful and fresh, not very spicy. Also got beignets for dessert which were also 10/10 and came with chocolate, strawberry and caramel sauce. Ambiance was chill, not too many ppl sitting down and eating.

Amazing! I've been wanting to try this place forever! I haven't had oxtail before, and it did not disappoint! I drove to Bala's Bistro because I've heard nothing but good things about this place. It was worth the drive, and everything was warm when I got home. The oxtails were delicious and fell right off the bone. The stew is vibrant and full of flavor. The jollof rice was a little stiff, but it was still delicious. I think I'll get more vegetables next time. The oxtails come with any side you want. I also ordered the meat pies to go. They are very filling and tasty. I'll be eating this for lunch and dinner. The honey hibiscus juice is what I love the most. I wasn't sure if I'd like it, but I want to try more new things this year, and it was surprisingly good. I can't wait to go back and try more of their house-made juices! Give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed.

I tried their egusi soup and fufu and their oxtail once as well. It was very good. I would definitely try them again. I recommend trying their beef patties a well.

So good. I had it 2 nights in a row.Where do I start other than to say scrumptious!!!This is not an inflated story and these are the true experiences of my taste buds, stomachs reaction, over indulgence and experience. After arriving to my hotel food was the next thing on my mind. So, I placed went to the handy dandy door dash. After waiting 30mins the order never arrived, so I loaded me up and off to Bala's I went. The restaurant was clean and being cleaned as I arrived due to how close it was to closing. Nevertheless, my order was ready when I arrived. The staff on both occasions were very helpful and allowed samples of the prepared foods. I will definitely revisit when back in Memphis. My apologies for no pics however the dishes I tried were Vegan Quesadilla, Vegan Wrap and Vegan Saka Saka. Until the next one, Bye Bye!

Look, we're not familiar with this type of cuisine at all (we ordered delivery). So all we have to go on is taste and bang for your buck.Speaking of which, those oxtails are a rip-off. You can't charge those prices for such a small dish. Highway robbery, man.My other nit is regarding the overall sloppiness of the food. Stuff was everywhere. It just wasn't packed or prepared well (and missing our cassava).So besides that, the taste was pretty good. The beef patties were the best thing we had. Everything else was fine. We wouldn't go back, but like I said, we're not familiar with this type of cuisine.