Cilbir is poached eggs over garlic yoghurt with chilli butter. Here's what it is and where to try it in Shoreditch.
If you've seen cilbir (pronounced roughly "chulburr") on a brunch menu and wondered what it is: cilbir is a classic dish of poached eggs served over creamy garlic yoghurt, finished with warm spiced butter. It's one of those dishes that sounds unusual the first time and becomes the thing you order every time after that — the cool, tangy yoghurt against hot chilli butter and a soft egg yolk is the whole point.
How we make cilbir at Kybelle
Our Cilbir Eggs follow the traditional build: creamy garlic yoghurt topped with perfectly poached eggs and sautéed baby spinach, finished with warm chilli butter and served with toasted sourdough for scooping. If you're hungry, add garlic beef sujuk sausage or grilled halloumi.
What to drink with it
Cilbir pairs naturally with strong coffee — our espresso-based drinks use beans roasted by Ozone Coffee — or a pot of breakfast tea from our Kybelle x Nemi range.
Where to try cilbir in Shoreditch
You'll find us at 62 Great Eastern Street, a short walk from Old Street station. We serve cilbir all day — Monday to Friday 8am–4pm and weekends 9am–5pm, walk-ins only. See the full menu or read more about our Mediterranean breakfast in Shoreditch. Prefer hollandaise? See eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine.
Questions people ask
What is cilbir?
Poached eggs served over creamy garlic yoghurt and finished with warm chilli butter. Ours comes with sautéed baby spinach and toasted sourdough.
How do you pronounce cilbir?
Roughly "chulburr".
How much are Cilbir Eggs at Kybelle?
£13.90, or £16.40 with garlic beef sujuk sausage or grilled halloumi. They're served all day.