Original Thai concept restaurant set in the heart of Peckham
On any foggy morning in Chiang Mai, the creeping scent of spices and sugar from street ...
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The Begging Bowl Festive Menu
A selection of the chef’s favourite dishes, with a festive twist, sent out sequentially for the table to share. Providing you with the full experience of the sour, sweet, salty and spicy flavours of Thai food.
Available 21st Nov - 12th Janurary for groups of 4+. To book the Festive Menu, or for more info, please email us at events@thebeggingbowl.co.uk
Bookings
Please email events@thebeggingbowl.co.uk to make a booking for 12+ people or for general enquiries.
Please note we only allow dogs in the restaurant during lunch service.
Original Thai concept restaurant set in the heart of Peckham
On any foggy morning in Chiang Mai, the creeping scent of spices and sugar from street vendor stalls mingles with the approach of orange clad monks, chanting while they carry their alms pots.
The vessel – called a ‘begging bowl’ – is an important part of Thai culture hailing back to Buddhist traditions of making merit and the community spirit it inspires is fascinating to witness.
It is this ethos that we hope to embody in our own corner of South London.
To us, The Begging Bowl enshrines a sense of community, and of sharing, both with Peckham and the Thai friends and family which inspired our foundations.
The Begging Bowl is a vessel used by buddhist monks in Thailand in a daily morning ritual where people come out to the streets and give them food and make merit.
The Begging Bowl Festive Menu
A selection of the chef’s favourite dishes, with a festive twist, sent out sequentially for the table to share. Providing you with the full experience of the sour, sweet, salty and spicy flavours of Thai food.
Available 21st Nov - 12th Janurary for groups of 4+. To book the Festive Menu, or for more info, please email us at events@thebeggingbowl.co.uk
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Vegan Menu: £45pp
Arrival Cocktail: Jin Jin Fizz
Miang kham, ginger, peanut, shallot, coconut, galangal, palm sugar (Gf)
Chive cakes, chilli dark soy dip (Gf)
Coconut water pickles and ferments, chilli and sesame oil (Gf)
Pear and crispy kale salad, basil, peanuts, lime leaf, chilli jam dressing (Gf)
Stir fry of brussels sprout tops, chilli, garlic, fermented yellow bean (GfO)
Gaeng om – fragrant herb soup of charred leeks, apple aubergine, shimeji mushrooms, dill, bok choy (Gf)
Pumpkin mussaman curry, pink fur potato, quince, peanuts, pineapple (Gf)
Unlimited jasmine rice & sticky rice, limitless (Gf)
Banana fritters, tamarind caramel, peanut brittle, turmeric custard (Gf)
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Meat Menu: £45pp
Arrival Cocktail: Jin Jin Fizz
Miang kham, ginger, peanut, shallot, coconut, galangal, palm sugar (Gf)
Chive cakes, chilli dark soy dip (Gf)
Coconut water pickles and ferments, chilli and sesame oil (Gf)
Pear and crispy kale salad, basil, peanuts, lime leaf, chilli jam dressing (Gf)
Stir fry of brussels sprout tops, chilli, garlic, fermented yellow bean (GfO)
Crispy pork belly in a five spices broth, toasted rice, chilli vinegar (Gf)
Beef mussaman curry, pink fur potato, quince, peanuts, pineapple (Gf)
Optional add on: Steamed sea bass, citrus dressing, white turmeric, physalis, samphire +£7pp
Unlimited jasmine rice & sticky rice, limitless (Gf)
Mango and tapioca pearls custard, young coconut, lotus flower biscuits
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(Gf) Gluten Free (GfO) Gluten Free Option
Please inform one of our team of any specific allergy or dietary requirements. Allergens may be present in all our dishes.
To book the Festive Menu please email us at events@thebeggingbowl.co.uk
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Larb spiced nuts, cashew, peanut (Gf, Ve)
4
Chive cakes, chilli, dark soy dip (Gf, Ve)
8
Miang kham, betel leaf wrap of ginger, peanut, shallot, coconut, galangal, palm sugar on betel leaf (Gf, VeO)
3.5
Pickled beetroot & violet artichoke with chilli & coconut salt (Gf, Ve)
7.5
Pear & crispy kale salad, Thai basil, peanuts, betel leaves, nam prik pao (Gf, Ve)
14.5
Stir-fry of venison, cumin, coriander, chilli, white onions, crispy shallots (Gf)
17
Grilled mackerel, coconut broth, shrimp oil, green apple salad, crispy anchovies (Gf)
19
Gaeng Om - fragrant herb broth, charred leeks, apple aubergines, dill, enoki mushrooms (Gf, Ve)
14
Stir-fry of sprout tops with fermented yellow bean (Ve)
12.5
Gaeng gate kamin - coconut & turmeric curry, grey mullet, king prawns, white turmeric (Gf)
21
Charcoal grilled celeriac, golae peanut curry, pickled ginger (Gf, Ve)
16
Deep-fried whole sea bass, physalis, green mango, roasted rice, tamarind, chilli dressing (Gf)
24
Rice
Jasmine rice & Sticky rice, Limitless (Gf, Ve)
3.95 per head
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V - Veggie; Ve - Vegan; Vo - Veggie Option; VeO - Vegan Option; Gf - Gluten Free | Due to the nature of our menu we do not recommend eating at The Begging Bowl if you have a severe allergy.
Coconut panna cotta, pandan & coral tuile, pickled mango & Thai tea caramel (Ve)
7
Khanom mo gaeng - cashew cake, spiced grilled pineapple, sweetened coconut cream & peanut crumb (V)
8
Condensed milk or Palm-sugar ice-cream (3 scoops) (Gf, V)
7
Affogato – Vietnamese espresso, condensed milk ice cream (Gf, V)
5.5
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V - Veggie; Ve - Vegan; Vo - Veggie Option; VeO - Vegan Option; Gf - Gluten Free | Due to the nature of our menu we do not recommend eating at The Begging Bowl if you have a severe allergy.
175ml | 500ml | Btl
BB Tap Wines
La Pegase Rouge, Domaine de L’Epinay, Merlot, Cab Franc, Loire, France, 2022
7.25 | 20 | 29
Vé Rosé, Mas De Valeriole, Caladoc, Merlot, Provence, France, 2023
7.5 | 21 | 30
La Pegase Blanc, Dpmaine de L'Epinay, Sauvignon Louire Valley, France, 2022
7.5 | 21 | 30
SPARKLING
Domaine Riestsch Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut, Alasce, France, 2021/2022 - An elegant sparkling wine made in the traditional Champagne method. Rich and buttery. (Ve)
10 (125ml) | 41
Chapel Down, Brut Rose, Tenterden, Kent, England, 2020 - Ripe fresh strawberries, cherries with background notes of shortbread, crisp and fresh
70
WHITE
Les Caves Moliere, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France. 2021 - Soft, delicate nose with pleasant hints of citrus, accacia & hawthorn blossom
9.5 | 25 | 36
Landron Chartier, Domaine Muscadet Coteaux de la Loirs, France, 2023 - Bone-dry, textured & crisp, aromas of fresh apricot, white peach, lemon with a dry mineral finish (organic, Ve)
11 | 31 | 43
Domaine L'Epinay Pegase, Chardonnay, Loire Valley, France, 2021 - A fresh Loire Chardonnay with lemon and lime aromas and touches of chalk and biscuit on the palate. (Organic, Ve)
9.75 | 26 | 37
Brand, Riesling Kabinett Docken, Germany, 2020, Planted on a rocky, windy hillside, buckets of acidity balanced with a touch of residual sugar, mineral finish, (Ve)
10.75 | 30 | 42
Chateau Les Vieux Moulin, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 2022 - Expressive, softly succulent and juicy with a bitter mineral core (Organic, Ve)
11.5 | 32 | 45
Fledermaus Weiss, 2Naturekinder, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling, Franken, Germany, 2021 - A fresh & citrusy dry wine with a touch of woodruff in the nose, green apples & lime aromas (Organic)
60
Sancerre, Cave de la bouquette, Loire, 2020 - Dry, fruity, full of freshness & vivacity. Sauv Blanc with flavours of peaches & gooseberries
57
Orange
Gueritou Orange, Mas de Valeriole, France 2021 - Lemon & peach, full bodied but refreshing. An aromatic, grippy orange that holds it's own against bigger flavours. (Organic, Ve)
11.75 | 33 | 45
Moscato Bianco Favonio, Tenuta Foresto, Piedmont, Italy, 2022 - Aromatic orange wine with delicate notes of stone fruit and pink grapefruit. Well balanced, light & easy drinking. (Organic, Ve)
46
RED
Dom Marce-Touraine, Malbec, Gamay and Cabernet, Loire, France, 2018 - Light still rich red from the Loire. Earthy, structured with plums and rather dark fruits flavours.
9.5 | 25 | 36
Jour au L'Autre, Le Vent Des Jours, Malbec, Cahors, France, 2023 - Fresh, bright & juicy, showcasing blackberry & raspberry flavours. (Biodynamic, Ve)
11 | 30 | 42
Esprit Détente Rouge Gamay, Landron Chartier, Loire, France, 2022 - Easy, elegant and supple. Great with spice, a bright line of acidity to zip through big flavours (Organic, Biodynamic, Ve)
11.5 | 30 | 44
COCKTAILS
Markut Sour - Markut Infused Gin, Lemongrass Vodka, Aphrodite Bitters, Lime, Egg
12.5
Purple Haze - Mezcal, hibiscus tea, lime, pandan, aquafaba
12.5
Coco - Coconut tequila, rum chat, pineapple, cinnamon, star anise & chilli syrup
12.5
T&T Thai Twist - El Rayo tequila infused with grapefruit, black pepper & spicy thyme, grapefruit tonic top
10
Ginger Spice - Vodka, turmeric, cinnamon stick, clove & chilli syrup, aquafaba, lime
12.5
Quince Margarita - El Rayo tequila, quince syrup, lime, supasawa
12.5
Jin Jin Old Fashioned - Jin Jin natural enzyme cordial, pandan infused bourbon, orange peel
12.5
Thaitan - Ancho Reyes, Kracken Rum, Thai Chilli, Lime
12.5
Lychee Martini - Butterfly pea flower infused vodka, lychee juice, lime, sugar syrup
12.5
Thai Bloody Mary - Vodka infused with lemongrass, chilli, thyme, cucumber, black pepper & tomato juice
12.5
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Tepache - Pineapple, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Lime, Soda
7
Thai Lemonade - Lime, Lemon, Palm Sugar, Ginger Beer
7
BEERS & CIDERS
Draught:
2/3rd Pint
Singha Lager 5%
6
Arctic Sky IPA 4.3%
6
Bottles/Cans:
330ml
Kingstone Apple Cider 4.7%
6
Estrella Daura GF 4.7%
6
Kwai Wheat Ale 5%
6
Estrella 0.0% Lager
4
GIN (35ml)
Roku (Japan)
6.5
Nikka Coffey Gin (Japan)
8
Tanqueray No. Ten (England)
6
Puerto India Strawberry (Spain)
5.85
WHISKEY (35ml)
Laphroig (Scotland)
7.00
Nikka Coffey (Japan)
8.00
Togouchi 12yr (Japan)
13.00
Nikka 12 (Japan)
13.00
Balverie 12 (Scotland)
8.75
Elija Craig Bourbon (USA)
8
Glenfidich 12 Year (Scotland)
7.5
COFFEE
Vietnamese drip filter coffee
4.00
LOOSE LEAF TEA
Choui Fong - Thailand
3.50
Jinxuan Oolong - Thailand
3.50
Lapsang Souchong - Thailand
3.50
Hunan Jasmin - China
3.50
Sencha Green - China
3.50
Ceylon Greenfeld - India
3.50
Woojean - Korea
3.50
Fresh mint
3.50
(prices indicated are per person with free reflls)
Stir-fry of chicken or tofu, green beans, cucumber, sticky rice (gf)
8
Condensed milk ice-cream (1 scoop) (gf, V)
2.20
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V - Veggie; Ve - Vegan; Vo - Veggie Option; VeO - Vegan Option; Gf - Gluten Free.
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The Begging Bowl
168 Bellenden Road
London SE15 4BW
eat@thebeggingbowl.co.uk
020 7635 2627
For booking enquiries email
reservations@thebeggingbowl.co.uk
Opening times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6pm–10pm
Wednesday: 6pm–10pm
Thursday: 6pm–10pm
Friday: 12noon–2.30pm & 5pm–10pm
Saturday: 12noon–2.30pm & 5pm–10pm
Sunday: 12noon–3.30pm
Opportunities for people with passion and a smile
Firstly we are looking for those special people who smile and are passionate….the rest we can teach you with the enthusiasm and drive you possess. In return you will join the Bowl family and a friendly local restaurant with its heart in Peckham. We run a professional and creative team and will pass on our love for Thai food. The Begging Bowl environment is a tight-knit group of fun and knowledgeable personalities and endless opportunities.
Apply to jobs@thebeggingbowl.co.uk or call 020 7635 2627
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