Begging Bowl

We have been meaning to try this place for a few weeks, after one unsuccessful attempt at getting a table we finally got one, but were wedged unceremoniously next to the bar. The bench seating (wagamama inspired) is only good if there is room to do it. Anyway, the waitress was helpful and knowledgable but the food was just not what I was hoping for, the rabbit was stringy and bland (as can be the case with rabbit - I probably would have rather have a less adventurous chicken purely because it wouldn't be disappointing). The crispy rice was supposed to be dipped in a sauce but presumably it should come in clumps and not individual grains - it's hard and rather tiresome dipping single grains into sauce! there were some lovely dishes, the fish cakes and beef cheek were great but nothing better than i'd tried before in London and Thailand. I can see the aim and the thought which has gone into the place but I probably wouldn't return, it did not live up to the hype.

I felt like I was eating food from a top end restaurant, but it was relaxed and really friendly. Been back twice already. Make sure you start off with a cocktail we discovered those on our last visit. Lush love it.

I'm local to this restaurant and I feel very lucky to have this gem of a place on my doorstep - really interesting, delicious fresh Thai treats, great friendly service and good buzz. I've been 4 times since it's opened, and keep rounding up more friends to join me. I'm very surprised to read any negative comments, as all of my experiences have been excellent.

One of the best restaurants I have been to! The staff were extremely accommodating and always happy to help! The food was amazing and very reasonable in price. Would definitely go back!

being a local and living a 2-3 minute walk from this restaurant I decided to try this restaurant on my birthday,after all it was a Tuesday night so thought it would be perfect as fairly relaxed. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left it was one big disaster. We arrived at 7.30pm and were told it would be a 20-30 minute wait so the manager suggested we went to the pub opposite and they would call when our table was ready.No problem and the idea of a gin and tonic before dinner really appealed.. After an hour and a half there was still no call so we went back to wait.We were finally seated at 9.15pm It then took a further 15 minutes to obtain a menu or even see site of a waitress.We eventually asked to borrow a Menu from another table. Once we finally waved and caught the attention of someone we ordered wine,starters and mains.they all arrived at various times which is the idea....however when the main courses arrived we didn't think it would be half an hour before the other main course arrived.in the meantime my friend had finished her meal by the time mine arrived and it was freezing cold.The meals also arrived without the rice and vegetables and these took another 10 minutes.We were also sat there we no cutlery when the food came and again no sight of the waitress and again we waved and then had to get up attract attention. In the end we asked for the bill and left.I cannot think of anything positive to say about my experience here which is a real shame as its local to me.

We wanted to try this restaurant on a beautiful sunny Saturday for an early dinner with our young children. Arriving at 5:30 (despite looking completely set up with doors open) we were turned away in a rude and arrogant manner (kitchen not open til six) and I practically had to "beg" to see a menu. We went to the pub across the street to spend our money and watched five other families similarly turned away--even at five minutes before six! To survive in peckham they are going to have to get over themselves a bit, even if they have good food--and get a little more friendly.

Some amazing dishes - the stars were crispy rice cakes and the fish cakes. The rest were a bit average. The pork shoulder had a lot of big lumps of fat in it and the dessert (the only one on the menu) was just more sticky rice, not quite ripe mango and a very dubious white salty sauce. But the service was the part that really disappointed me. I am a laidback person, but left feeling really irritated by our waiter who was overfamiliar, insistent and kept interrupting us. He then became rude, taking away napkins before we'd finished. Such a shame as it really spoilt the experience for me and I'm not sure I'll be back.

Great food, can be chaotic but that's due to being soooo busy. Happy for you to grab a drink in a local pub and phone you once your table is ready.... Great service too

Average

I had lunch at BB yesterday, having had dinner there on it's opening week. The food is very flavorful and rich, and beautifully presented. I especially liked a salmon salad thing.. and a curry duck dish- the flavors as I say are rich and complex- in short, its very very tasty. staff are friendly. A great addition to Bellenden Road!