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The Begging Bowl

Thai Restaurant££££
Peckham
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7.8/10
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    Karim A.
    "Great tapas style Thai, lots of vegetarian options."(2 Tips)
    the Oval L.
    "£15 for 3 course lunch!"(2 Tips)
    Robyn H.
    "Good cocktails too."(3 Tips)
    Mallory N.
    "celeriac peanut curry"(4 Tips)
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  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DulinNovember 10, 2017
    Fantastic Thai food perfect for sharing. I particularly loved the Jerusalem Artichokes in the peanut coconut curry. The Red Jungle Curry is very good but very spicy!
  • Mallory N.heart icon on user image
    Mallory NapolitanoOctober 15, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    The most delicious & authentic Thai food - the celeriac peanut curry and fried whole fish are highlights. Make sure you book as it gets super busy.
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    Dingle YandellJune 2, 2015
    Finally ate here. Fabulous £13.50 3 course lunch menu. Papaya salad was incredible. Chill is were fresh in that day so the soup had a kick that was too much for me. Beautiful food, very spicy
  • Jon C.heart icon on user image
    Jon ChooSeptember 9, 2014
    Great tapas style Thai fusion restaurant. Portions are decent so order about two dishes per person. Unlimited rice refills.
  • Tom S.heart icon on user image
    Tom SzekeresApril 28, 2013
    Unfortunately since my last tip, the food has declined in quality - it's a real shame, as we absolutely loved our first time there in November. On the plus side, the wine and cocktails were excellent.
  • Katerina K.heart icon on user image
    Katerina KerrOctober 29, 2014
    A must have is the sticky rice and the betel leaf & crab dish. It's the best I've tasted and will keep you wanting more!
  • Jen F.
    Jen FergusonJanuary 2, 2014
    Incredible food - in another league altogether from the usual Thai fare. Great options for meat lovers and pescetarians / vegetarians alike.
  • Chloe D.heart icon on user image
    Chloe Dillon-SmithJuly 13, 2016
    Every dish we tried was full of flavour, clearly freshly made and the waiting staff were the perfect amount of attentive.
  • Andrew R.
    Andrew RichardsonJuly 26, 2013
    Not the normal Thai restaurant. A great experience with great flavour to everything. If they do the ribs as a special - get them!
  • Vic M.
    Vic McGinOctober 21, 2015
    Pretty bloody tasty. Bottomless sticky rice, yes please. A green main and a little entree each is more than enough.
  • Kukkii K.heart icon on user image
    Kukkii KoppeeNovember 12, 2015
    Very small tables packed in to a really tight space. Is recconend the stonebass and clam curry and beef onglet.
  • Jayne R.
    Jayne RobinsonSeptember 12, 2013
    Great place for sharing and trying out new dishes. Unlimited rice too. I recommend the duck dish. Awesome.
  • Amy W.heart icon on user image
    Amy WilsonJuly 16, 2015
    Everything is gorgeous, I especially loved the prawn dishes. Great for large groups.
  • Sarah-May S.heart icon on user image
    Sarah-May Stanley-SlackNovember 29, 2015
    Gorgeous food - can't wait to go back.
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    w digitalAugust 25, 2015
    Delicious food and the staff were super accommodating on our last team night out.
  • Robyn H.heart icon on user image
    Robyn HawkinsSeptember 9, 2018
    Great fresh Asian changing menu. Good cocktails too.
  • Elinor T.
    Elinor ThomasNovember 20, 2014
    Delicious !! the sticky rice is spot on and the salads are amazing.
  • Kelfakosheart icon on user image
    KelfakosOctober 12, 2014
    Good choice of dishes, nice setting not exgravagant...Fish cakes a must!
  • Karim A.heart icon on user image
    Karim AmuludunApril 11, 2017
    Great tapas style Thai, lots of vegetarian options.
  • James W.heart icon on user image
    James WorsleyApril 13, 2013
    Really tasty, was very impressed!!
  • the Oval L.
    the Oval LoungeApril 20, 2017
    £15 for 3 course lunch! #bargain #cheapeat #stuffed #foodporn #soulfood
  • Brooke L.heart icon on user image
    Brooke LouiseOctober 6, 2019
    Much better and clearer vegan choices these days.
  • Tom S.heart icon on user image
    Tom SzekeresNovember 2, 2012
    If you only have one dish, make it the rabbit, but you'd be a fool to have just one dish.
  • Mareka S.
    Mareka StakeNovember 17, 2012
    Absolutely delish. Food and the Thai mojitos!
  • Chris S.
    Chris SpranklenMay 28, 2014
    Get the pork belly!!
  • Zachary H.heart icon on user image
    Zachary HardingJuly 6, 2018
    Pricey, innovative thai
  • Susy A.
    Susy AneseApril 2, 2016
    Good Thai food
  • Spencer A.heart icon on user image
    Spencer ArcherNovember 9, 2022
    Food was nice but a bit pricey
  • Julian M.heart icon on user image
    Julian Martinez DelgadoDecember 19, 2015
    Duck soup.!!!
  • Tom S.
    Tom StuartJuly 13, 2013
    Bloody brilliant.
  • George T.heart icon on user image
    George TurnerSeptember 29, 2018
    food is good but expensive small portions
  • George F.
    George FrangosApril 24, 2013
    Worst food I've ever tried! I mean seriously, so bad I'm ordering pizza before I've even asked for the bill
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