The Begging Bowl in Southwark

Lovely setting but food was just okay, and kind of overpriced! I had the adult stir fry which just felt like boiled chicken in some watery broth with a few veggies. The chive pancakes were okay, but small for £8. The app small bite wrapped in the leaf was too sweet and also felt overpriced at 3.5 for literally one bite. The cashew dessert cake was good. Service was also nice, and food felt really healthy, but overall a bit disappointing! It

Este lugar merece un poco más de amor de los comensales. Siempre bueno y mejor tailandés en Londres OMI... sin embargo cuando dices natillas... sírveme unas natillas por favor.

This restaurant was absolutely splendid, the workers were so great and on point it was amazing. The food was so authentic and yummy I would go back for sure. Make sure to try there delicious teas the pot it comes in is so beautiful. 10/10 from me.

Really lovely food and the service was fantastic. I hadn't seen before booking that they don't recommend coming if you have a food allergy but noticed before I arrived. I mentioned to the staff and they said that it was completely fine and they could cater to my allergy. Everyone who served us was aware of it and flagged what I could and couldn't order. The food was delicious, especially the venison stir fry, and it was a great addition that the rice was limitless. Will definitely come again.

Really nice thai restaurant. Really good food with lots of vegan options. Would especially recommend the betel leaf side.

No estoy seguro de las quejas sobre el ruido. Había un ambiente ruidoso cuando fuimos ya que el lugar estaba lleno un domingo a la hora del almuerzo. Pedimos la mayor parte del menú entre los tres y todo se entregó en intervalos regulares y sensatos y, lo que es crucial, todo estaba delicioso. El personal era amable y atento y el ambiente era justo. Un almuerzo encantador

Located about a 10-minute walk from Peckham Rye train station, this Thai restaurant features a modern interior with a charming glass conservatory-like ambiance. While some reviews mentioned noise levels as a concern, our Saturday lunchtime visit was quiet and comfortable. I imagine it might get warm during the summer months, but the atmosphere was pleasant during our visit. Service was attentive and efficient throughout. Our group of six decided to order every single dish on the menu, which gave us a comprehensive taste of what the restaurant has to offer. Drinks: The standout cocktail, Purple Hayes, was visually stunning and had an intriguing flavor, served elegantly in a martini glass. On the other hand, the Tiny Roni was underwhelming—essentially a basic drink with mild flavoring that failed to excite. Starters: The Spiced Peanuts and Cashews were excellent, with bold and intense flavors that made for an addictive snack. The Betel Leaf Starhill dish was another highlight, combining fresh betel leaves with toasted coconut, peanuts, ginger, and other toppings for a beautifully balanced and delicious bite. The Chive Cakes, crispy on the outside with tender strips of chive inside, were also fantastic when dipped in soy sauce. However, the Pickled Beetroot with Artichokes was a disappointment—a very small portion with unremarkable flavors. Mains: The standout dishes included the Grey Mullet with Prawns in Yellow Sauce, the Kale and Vegetable Dish, and the Steamed Sea Bass served with a lovely, flavorful sauce. The vegetarian Golae Peanut Curry with Celeriac on Banana Leaf was also excellent—rich, creamy, and satisfying. On the other hand, some dishes fell short. The Grilled Mackerel, Vegetable with Mushroom and Apple Aubergine in a Liquid Sauce, and the Venison Dish were all average, lacking the complexity and vibrancy of the other mains. Desserts: The Palm Sugar Ice Cream was tasty, though slightly too sweet for my liking. The Vietnamese Coffee with a Shot of Rum was a pleasant end to the meal. It’s best enjoyed without fully stirring in the condensed milk, which keeps the sweetness balanced. Overall: This restaurant offers an intriguing twist on Thai cuisine with some standout dishes and creative flavor combinations that set it apart from the usual fare. While a few dishes were average, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I would highly recommend it for those seeking innovative Thai food in a stylish setting.

Este restaurante tailandés está situado a unos 10 minutos a pie de la estación de tren de Peckham Rye y presenta un interior moderno con un encantador conservatorio de vidrio, como el ambiente. Mientras que algunas críticas mencionan los niveles de ruido como una preocupación, nuestra visita del sábado a la hora del almuerzo fue tranquila y cómoda. Imagino que puede hacer calor durante los meses de verano, pero el ambiente era agradable durante nuestra visita. El servicio fue atento y eficiente en todo momento. Nuestro grupo de seis personas decidió pedir cada plato del menú, lo que nos dio una idea completa de lo que el restaurante tiene para ofrecer. Bebidas: El cóctel destacado, Purple Hayes, era visualmente impresionante y tenía un sabor intrigante, servido elegantemente en una copa de martini. Por otro lado, el Tiny Roni era abrumador, esencialmente una bebida básica con sabor suave que no pudo emocionar. Primeros: Los cacahuetes y anacardos especiados eran excelentes, con sabores audaces e intensos que hacían un aperitivo adictivo. El plato Betel Leaf Starhill fue otro punto culminante, combinando hojas de betel frescas con coco tostado, maní, jengibre y otros ingredientes para un bocado bellamente equilibrado y delicioso. Los Chive Cakes, crujientes por fuera con tiras tiernas de cebollino dentro, también eran fantásticos cuando se sumergían en salsa de soja. Sin embargo, la remolacha encurtida con alcachofas fue una decepción: una porción muy pequeña con sabores poco notables. Red: Los platos más destacados fueron el salmonete gris con gambas en salsa amarilla, el plato de col rizada y verduras y la lubina al vapor servida con una salsa encantadora y sabrosa. El curry vegetariano de cacahuete Golae con celíaco en hoja de plátano también fue excelente: rico, cremoso y satisfactorio. Por otro lado, algunos platos se quedaron cortos. La Caballa a la Parrilla, la Verdura con Champiñón y la Berenjena de Manzana en Salsa Líquida, y el Plato de Venado eran todos promedio, careciendo de la complejidad y la vitalidad de los otros principales. Postres: El helado de azúcar de palma estaba sabroso, aunque ligeramente demasiado dulce para mi gusto. El café vietnamita con un trago de ron fue un final agradable para la comida. Se disfruta mejor sin remover completamente la leche condensada, que mantiene el dulzor equilibrado. En general: Este restaurante ofrece un toque intrigante en la cocina tailandesa con algunos platos destacados y combinaciones de sabores creativas que lo distinguen de la comida habitual. Si bien algunos platos eran promedio, la experiencia en general fue agradable, y lo recomendaría encarecidamente para aquellos que buscan comida tailandesa innovadora en un entorno elegante.

Absolutely love this place! Great service, lovely food and drinks were super tasty, especially the Thaitan cocktail. We will be back for more soon !

Excellent customer service and atmosphere. Thanks again.

Went about 6 months ago and enjoyed the Summer vibe. Received a Christmas mail out and recently went back, looking forward to see new dishes that might "wow". However, the actual dining experience didn't live up to the billing. My guest and I were both very disappointed in the end. The staff were friendly as always, but we were offered a special, only to be told it had "sold out" a few minutes later. The restaurant was actually half empty at 18.45, so I wondered how a special could suddenly sell out so early in the evening. A margarita cocktail that turned up lacked any kind of flavour, or salt. The little veg bites were promising, and had a nice hit of chilli, but the main menu was extremely limited. My guest and I opted for the fish and prawn curry but it turned up lukewarm and lacked any kind of chilli heat (was it dumbed down for the public who can't handle spice?). My guest ordered the venison which was done well but overall the experience we had was a lacklustre affair. I doubt either of us would go back. Perhaps the restaurant will read this review and up their game.

Always knew of this place never had a chance to visit til today. I checked out the menu before arriving and was curious but also cautious cus they seened to pair things together that i hadnt imagined could work. However, it was great! Best eatinf out experience in a long time! I had the macral dish. It was top notch! It was like an adventure for my tastebuds, the flavours were amazing and the contrast in textures from the fish to crunch roasted cashews and crunchy prawns. I had dessert too. I chose the cashew cake. I was not sure because it said pineapple and its not my fave thing. But this pinesapple was like nothing i ever tastwd before. I dont know what kind of magic they did! The cake was beautiful and moist and had crunchy coconut and peanut crumble on top and a coconot cream. Everything was amazing!!! 1 thing i would have loved it is if they had lemongrass tea on the menu.

Really Decent food, let down by prices and overselling staff. Found the venison a bit dull compared to other dishes. A bit too heavy on lime juice throughout. Less stars for the waitress overselling and insisting we needed more dishes than we needed. Ended up spending far too much and not eating everything. This is bad form. Too expensive.

Never disappointed, the food is delicious, the staff is super friendly, the cocktails are very nice; every time we really enjoyed our visit.

Went on recommendation of a friend who lives nearby. Food and service was outstanding. Only problem is other Thai restaurants I eat at now closer to my home are very unlikely to be as good :)

Really delicious and unique Thai food in a gorgeous space

Disappointing. Small menu which usually means it’s done well. It was done ok. I would have liked more meat options. Pickles were great as was the crispy kale. Celaeriac curry was good. The rest a bit, underwhelming imo. Heavy handed on the nam pla and bland seasonal veg. Btw, I’d rather pay £8 for a pint than be served 2/3 pint

A solid A***** for us at The Begging Bowl. First time here and really did not disappoint to say the least. Nice entrance as you walk in with friendly staff. The menu was delicious and we had the following... Highlight has to be the sea bass but all very delicious. Added bonus is limitless rice though the two bowls were enough. We forgot to capture the pork Kra Pao because we just got too excited. Drinks were also delicious. Bill came to c.£100. worth it 💯 look out for the Google review to follow for more details. Food: chive cakes with chili dark soy dip. Gai Tord chicken with jaw tamarind dip. Pad Kra Pao moo (stir fry pork with holy basil, red chilies and green beans. Deep fried whole sea bass, physalis, green mango, roasted rice, tamarind, chili dressing. Limitless jasmine and sticky rice. Drink: Lychee martini & Jin Jin old fashioned. #londoneats #peckham #thaifood #cocktails #sharingplates #datenight

Limited and lazy. Your most boring friend eats here and loves it. The girl in year 10 who reminds the teacher that there's homework, she adores this place. That guy who reads feminist literature but is creepy with girls takes all his dates here. Mediocrity masquerading as cool for the uncool. The restaurant is pretty, the food is decent, the price is reaching. You know when you go to a jazz bar and pay 8 quid for an Estrella - that's the vibe. I would say they need one more high level starter and two more mains. 7.5/10 isolated score, 6/10 in their price bracket. They won't survive.

Price on the high side but food is good Waiters are nice and good vibes as well! Authentic southeast asian flavours , reminds me of home ☺️

What a gem of restaurant! Delicious cocktails, brilliantly attentive service, and the best Thai food we’ve ever eaten. We had a wonderful evening and cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Such a delightful meal! We visited the area for a weekend. Booked this ahead because of great reviews. Lovely welcome, knowledgeable and swift service. Such incredibly tasty food, we left every plate clean. Great value. Really great thai isn’t that easy to find in UK, this is top notch. Thanks to all staff.

We had such a great meal here, the food was so good. The service from Jewell was absolutely amazing!! We will definitely be coming back soon.

Wonderful dinner! Loved the peanut curry & stir-fry.

Comida de cumpleaños. Botella de vino blanco £ 38 no podría ver nada más barato. Tenía, pequeño recipiente de anacardos / cacahuetes mezclados, pollo empanado, pescado, codorniz y platos de arroz pegajosos para compartir. Bill en total llegó a £ 107 y llegamos a casa y compramos helado. La mayoría de los platos picantes que estábamos tratando de evitar por razones dietéticas. Muy muy ruidoso también. Las camareras eran muy buenas, pero eso no es suficiente para tentarnos de nuevo. Caro para la cantidad, y no hay platos de carne a menos que te guste muy picante. Diviértete : - )

Food was great, had been meaning to go here for ages. Fish, chive cakes and quail were all on point. Only issue was the waiting time, 50+ minutes till we got our drinks, an hour till the first bits of food arrived.

The Begging Bowl offers delicious Thai cuisine with a menu designed for sharing, featuring generous serving sizes and a good variety of dishes. The deep-fried sea bass is a standout highlight. The service is excellent, with staff being very attentive to dietary requirements. The semi-outdoor conservatory provides a lovely atmosphere for dining.

I’m a huge fan of somsaa In Spitalfields so was looking forward to eating here. It’s just as good, if not better with a more local vibe. Every dish packed full of flavour. We ordered most of the menu and all dishes were great. Can’t recommend this place enough. It’s not your normal British Thai cuisine with curry and noodles etc. so prepare to be surprised.

Great restaurant, veey authentic thai cuisine, freshly cooked to order

Definitely I don’t recommend this place. Many negative points: very loud, the space is limited, tables not easy to get the access that makes you rethink if you really need to go to the loo. The food is tasteless, I had one of the most tasteless chickens in my entire life. The staff is gentle but they discuss between them in front of the clientele. You can’t do that. I definitely don’t recommend and no intentions to go back.

Great meal tonight with super friendly and fast service, delicious food and good wine and drink menu. We ordered 2 small and 3 large dishes to share, which was one too many. The sea bream was out of this world! As were the chive cakes. Great to be back here!

The begging bowl has to be the best modern Thai food in London right now. They don't just cook up generic green curry or Phad Thai. Instead, expect well-balanced flavours of spice, sweet, sour, and umami that Thailand is known for. The venue is set up as a family eatery without any pretentiousness. So come as you are and enjoy the food.

Best Thai meal I’ve ever had. Can’t over explain it but the chefs are doing really incredible, exciting work. Get the fried chicken, the beef broth and the pork curry - take the leftovers home and life will be good

Unique take on Thai cuisine. Very cool, stylish interior with an orangery feel. Excellent wine list and menu and the staff are super attentive and really know what their serving. Absolutely delightful.

El personal de camareros era excelente y la comida no estaba mal, aunque algunos platos notablemente mejor que otros. La marca - en el vino era un poco OTT, con una botella de Baco que es £ 15 en las tiendas ofrecidas a £ 38. Pero el verdadero problema era el ruido. Un grupo de 6 personas no podía oírse, así que el chat, que normalmente es una buena parte de una comida fuera, era imposible. No fue ayudado por el continuo sonido de alguna ‘música’ sonando. En consecuencia, nunca volveremos.

Wonderful tapas style dishes bursting with flavour. Staff were very attentive, would definitely return. Make sure you try the sea bass!

Have eaten here multiple times over the past year and been wowed by the food and service every time. The Sea Bass is one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted and get it each time without fail. Would recommend for dates, as well as family/friend get togethers!

Fish dishes with h incredible taste, greens with tofu in tasty sauce, fried chive cakes w a dipping sauce, celeriac and peanut curry. Sticky rice. This meal is the best meal with an Asian twist that I have ever had!

Style over substance. Some of the dishes were good but the king prawn salad was a real disappointment. So small and only a few prawns for £20. Some of the other dishes were so spicy it was hard to eat them. The pork belly was tasty. Staff were nice but it was really disorganised and they forgot to bring our drinks and one of the dishes until we reminded them.

Have been coming here since the restaurant opened and loved it so much and been promoting it words to mouth, sadly since the chef and owner Jane Alty has stepped out of daily management the place has progressively gone downhill and will not return anytime soon which is a real shame. The dishes were too sweet, imbalanced, the mains way too salty and were sent back by customers. The new chef has no idea about Thai cuisine and flavour profile. The worse thing there is the main waitress who had joined only a few years back and who offers an absolutely horrorific welcome and service EACH time in high contrast to the previous manager. She is unfriendly to the point that I witnessed even other staff members are fearful of her. I feel that she is doing customers a favour for coming to the restaurant and has no idea about hospitality. I have heard multiple customers complaining about the service.

The food is awesome! 100% recommended! We got several dishes from the menu, each one of them was splendid! Service was chaotic and they forgot our order for 30 min. I share some pics of dishes, all of them great!

Really loud place with overly sweet food. The pork belly was delicious though! Would not recommend that place. Staff was friendly.

They suggest sharing but portions are small and too expensive for sharing concept. Food was just ok, service was very varied and confused. They advertise taking Amex on the front door but don't actually accept it. The 2hr reservation slot is actually 1.30min according to manager Courtney, abruptly saying "its written on your email" despite email confirmation saying otherwise. We felt forced to speed up half a bottle of wine and did not manage to order desert.

Beautiful place and delicious food, one of the most authentic Thai restaurants in London. Reasonably priced and great for date nights and groups.

A mixed experience at The Begging Bowl so overall 4 stars feels right. The service flitted between exceptional and curt, depending on who we were talking with and even if the food was outstanding, I’d struggle to put the bad service to one side. That said, most of the food was lovely. The chive cakes were incredible and we all agreed those were the highlight. We ended up ordering 4 portions of ,they really were so good. We loved the larb nuts and the pickles too. The Thai beef salad was good, the sea bass was delicious but none of us enjoyed the nam prik ong (the pork dish). I’m not saying it wasn’t authentic, but all 4 of us had the same view. Really good cocktails which was a nice surprise. Nice atmosphere. Could have done with one more person serving in my view but we would return.

Food is delicious, great ambience and innovative dishes. Definitely not your regular Thai food affair. However, service is quite subpar as you always feel rushed. Few instances during the evening where they forgot to bring my drinks I had ordered and also dishes. Had to remind the staff.

Amazing food, fantastic service and lovely layout and decor. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes! We had and recommend 🚨❤️ Thai lemonade Sea bass Nam prik ong Stir fry cabbage Stir fry venison Rice (it’s unlimited for £3.95 😆) ( more than enough food- could deffo reduce to 2 main dishes!)

Buzzing with atmosphere. V romantic for a Valentine's Day meal. Extremely high quality food. V interesting cocktails. I tried the one with charcoal, never had anything like it before. Knowledgeable but never patronising staff. Made v good recommendations. The grapefruit and pomelo salad was a knockout, and beautifully presented too. (The photo doesn't really capture how pretty it was.)

Some of the tastiest food and cocktails I have had in london! Staff were so helpful and friendly. The Thai tea peanut mouse was outstanding.

I've wanted to try this restaurant for a few years, its local and I like supporting local businesses, but this was my first and last time. The food is nice, but expensive, and portions are small, lots of liquid and veg, but not much meat, the portions should be a lot bigger, especially as they claim that their menu is for sharing. The rice is unlimited and priced at about £3.50 per person, so I suppose you can fill yourself up on rice if you want, but that's not really for me. You are advised, that you do not need too many dishes for this reason and that the food comes out separately, so you can share. Not the case at all, barely enough food for one, we left hungry and had to buy a takeaway. It's easy to say the food comes out at different times, so you can share, but the reality is probably, that the kitchen staff cannot get the food out quickly enough. Nice ambiance and staff, but I found the whole experience, pretentious, so will spend my money elsewhere in future. Also, check the bill before leaving a tip as gratuities are already added on.

Such a great place. Lovely staff and great food

Fantastic food the herbal fish soup was exceptional

There are better restaurants at much more reasonable prices in the area. I recommend to AVOID this place. I was asked four times by four different servers whether I wanted to order drinks, while I waited five minutes for my friend to arrive. The servers are clearly trained to up sell. We were told that they would recommend 3-5 dishes for two people. It was too much food. We couldn't finish it all. We were warned about the spice level of one of the dishes, which we then didn't order. There's no indication on the menu of what the spice levels of any of the dishes are. _Every_ dish was spicy. There were even chilli flakes in the pomelo salad! We told the waitress when we paid our bill, and she said they were supposed to also warn us that the beef salad was spicy. Then, when we told her there were even chilli flakes in the pomelo salad, she laughed uncomfortably and apologised. I guess she didn't know there was spice in there, too. We ended up spending £86.00 on four dishes and bottomless rice for two people. If we'd had a bottle of wine, that would have pushed the bill straight to £130.00. I would never return. The menu is massively overpriced and badly organised. Paying £14 to £22 for "sharing" dishes when you're recommended to buy four or five of them between two is honestly shocking for fairly basic food.

First time, came across whilst exploring the neighbourhood .One of the best Thai food ever had. One more reason to go back to Peckham

Everything was perfect. So delicious!

There is nothing Thai in this restaurant, I'm so disappointed, I was expecting much better. Food had no test 😔

After an initial mix up with our booking, we got complimentary drinks and a starter while we waited for a table to free up. The staff were very apologetic and friendly throughout, excellent customer service. Once seated, we enjoyed a delicious meal - the seabass in particular was superb. All in all, not how we expected our anniversary dinner to go, but the initial hiccup didn't ruin the night & we will most definitely be coming back and will recommend to friends.

We loved the food which felt very authentic but it was the staff that are the highlight. Drinks and rice were refilled quickly and they even helped us pack away the leftovers. Food took a while a come but will not stop us from wanting to visit again.

Outstanding restaurant. The food was divine, the manager was excellent and I can’t wait to go back. The chive cakes are a definite must too

It’s the first time I’ve been to a restaurant and not been able to pick my favourite dishes - they were all exceptional. We left absolutely stuffed. Great service too - thank you Gerry and colleagues!

We finally found a Thai restaurant in London that does Thai food. This is not an easy task. The food was fresh and had the correct balance of sweet, salty and sour - as one would expect in Thai food. There was a great range of vegetation options, and a solid cocktail menu. The twist on the Negroni was outstanding.

Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food. Great selection of wines. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Have walked past this restaurant several times thinking we should eat there. I didn’t realise when we booked a Thai restaurant that this was the same restaurant. It was a delight, friendly and very helpful staff good service and excellent and different food. Started with chive cakes excellent, the prawn and crab noodle salad was absolutely delicious as was the flank beef. The deep fried bass was exceptional. Deserts were good too. Good value for the money. Will certainly return.

What an outstanding restaurant this is. The menu is inventive and not the norm which is great and the food is so good. Excellent service and the help and explanation was spot on, listen to the advice of the host as they know their stuff on portion size. Nice idea with the rice so no wastage. Highly recommended.

All the staff were lovely but our waitress Prudence was fantastic!!! She was super lovely, attentive and gave great recommendations. We all can’t wait to come back!! Xx

Finally got to come here and boy was it worth the wait. Great food. I mean, not oily, delicious flavours and a wonderful selection. We ordered nearly the entire menu and it did not disappoint. Great to come in a small group although we will be back for a date night too. Cocktails were slightly disappointing but stick with the wine and you’ll be fine!

Food is good but very slow. Waited over 40mins for a Salad. I understand the concept of the sharing the food, but when we ordered we made it clear that we were not sharing, because people have different dietary requirements. The time difference when the first person got their dish and when I got mine (last dish to arrive) was 40mins, that’s really unacceptable. When we asked, we got a very unprofessional answer: “that’s how this restaurant operates, food is supposed to be shared”..and she walked away. We also waited so long for the ice cream, which was simply three scoops in a bowl. We couldn’t understand why took so long. The bill actually arrived before the ice cream 😂 I would not, either recommend or going back to this place. My experience was below standard expectations and frankly very disappointing. 😔

A wonderful experience! Extremely accommodating staff and amazing dishes. If you prefer a relaxed environment, I would recommend going on a Sunday :) Will be returning asap.

Absolutely delicious and amazing service! We felt so looked after without being overwhelmed, and the waiters' recommendations were all great. Will definitely be coming back! (Was too focused on the food to take any pics)

Why has it taken me so long to eat here? Definitely back for all the food I didn't try. Looked after very well

What a gem! Great service, excellent food. A nice variety of drinks, cocktails and local wines. I particularly enjoyed the pickles and som tam fritters, but my highlight by far the betel leaves - what a crunchy piece of yum! Nice option that you can adjust a lot of the dishes to be vegan/vegetarian.

Wow...wow...wow!!! I had to write this review whilst waiting for dessert to arrive. It's sublime, what an amazing find....my mouth is bursting with all the flavours. Highly, highly recommend this place

Very clean, polite, friendly and helpful service. The atmosphere is busy,chatty and happy. Loved the food and plenty if it. Will deffenetly be visiting again.

Consistently great Thai food, fried see bass is a must

Haven’t stopped thinking about the food since going there. Bit pricey but well worth it.

Exceptional food, fantastic staff

We had an amazing meal. The food was sublime and the service even better. The GM is a real asset to the restaurant and we felt like true VIPs. Thank you for a lovely anniversary meal. Truly fantastic.

Love this place!! The food is honestly AMAZING…one of my favourite restaurants in London. Rema, one of the managers is EXCELLENT!! She is warm, welcoming, friendly, professional and diligent!!! Loved dining here and love the customer service. The bartender Adam was also amazing…he was so friendly and made us feel really special and at home straight away. Thanks Rema, Adam, Prudence (another lovely waitress) and the chefs/owners at the begging bowl. Awesome food, great cocktails and awesome service!!

Didn’t book so were sat at the bar and the bar staff were great company and made us a cocktail which wasn’t on the menu. The food was amazing, packed full a so many flavours. Quite spicy but delicious. Although they suggest 2-3 small plates per person we barely managed 3 between the two of us. Would highly recommend

all in all a great experience. The food was fantastic.

Realllyyy good Thai food. Staff were all super attentive and friendly. Each dish we ordered was so flavorful. Even the cabbage with garlic, might have been my favorite, seems so simple but tasted perfect. Chive cakes are delicious, whole fish in tamarind sauce was soo good, and sticky rice. Will be back soon.

5 stars all round could not fault it , very authentic.

Am not hugely knowledgeable able Thai food so I did have to ask lots of questions about the menu. It’s all dairy free which is perfect for me as I can’t have that, most of the menus is also gluten free which means most of the menu is available to me. The unlimited rice is a bonus too ! The Seabass was a table centre piece as it looks like it’s deep fried and was delicious. Only downside was the fact some dishes are very spicy, should really have a bit of a warning for spice lightweights like me

Enjoyed the meal, at times it was a bit spicy for me but very flavourful (might be good to have a heat rating on dishes). All dishes are dairy free so it was easy for me to order as the gluten free dishes were labelled and most of the menu was available to me.

The best Thai in London hands down. Better than Kiln in Soho. Such fragrant and inventive dishes. Wish I took more photos. Prudence was our server and they were lovely!

I found this restaurant stressful but there are some good points. Don’t go if you don’t want to share - if you have a fussy dining partner (or somebody with a genuine food requirement) - or if you want to dine alone - it fails. Cocktails were GREAT. Betal leaves absolutely delicious. Som tam fritter - very tasty and worth ordering but VERY salty. Pork mince - inedible due to over salting. Jerusalem artichokes - nice. Broccoli - nice. Chive cakes - ok but boring. I don’t understand why the rice was brought out way before the dishes that needed the rice so we were dealing with cold rice for most of the meal although they very kindly brought more. And our wine order went wrong twice - again very graciously rectified. Great vibe and packed out on a Tuesday night so perhaps other people had a better experience.

Delicious authentic Thai food and lovely attentive service. Stand outs were the chive cakes, wing bean salad, duck leg and spicy larb! And the endless rice. Brought my toddler along - high chair was readily available and she had the chicken broth, green beans and sticky rice and loved it all. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Fantastic food! Well executed dishes and warm service, looking forward to my next visit. Favourite dish has to be the fried sea bass! The som tam fritter salad was also a fantastic twist on the traditional dish which I’d highly recommend.

Begging Bowl is a lively, friendly Thai restaurant in Peckham On the night we went it was busy, staffed by v friendly waiters. After a delicious peppery cocktail, our dinner arrived quickly & was delicious, full of taste The minced pork is only for those with a real tolerance for hot/spicy!

Fantastic tantalising tastes, and nice and spicey. Dishes were shared between the group to allow tasting axselection of dishes. Great place and great staff

Really tasty food (seabass, chive cakes, hispi cabbage were highlights), super friendly staff and all at a reasonable price. Would definitely come back again.

Man this was just really bloody good. Everything punchy and full of flavour. Wine list full of bangers

Yummy food and they obviously take pride in it

Absolutely delicious food and fantastic service! Have been several times now and great every time.

Overall It’s an interesting taste experience. Excellent service and nice beer. However every dish tastes so different they don't seem to compliment each other. Personally I feel the flavours are somewhat overpowering - extra limes, extra salt, extra sweet and spicy - good fusion food but not great.

Good menu but over priced. Also, for 2 people they suggest to have at least 4 dishes. Not true. We ordered x 3 dishes and we were too full. Bottomless rice but it is not the best Jasmine rice there is - 3.50 per head. A 5 kg rice is about £7. The prices on the menu you would think, will have decent portion but nope! Nice atmosphere, lovely staffs. Oh and the toilets are not discreet at all!

Outstanding. We were looked after the moment we arrived. Lovely atmosphere and very family friendly. The food is exceptional. Delicious small plates of authentic dishes with fabulous flavours and textures. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

Had a wonderful dinner here with friends, sharing a bunch of plates. Very nice service and the restaurant atmosphere is great, really feels like we're in SE Asia. My favourites were the curries and the cabbage!

Every dish a total stunner - the celeriac curry just standing out from a delicious crowd. Yum. Highly recommend!!

Good selection of unusual dishes; deep fried sea bass was amazing , wing bean salad was very good. Nice atmosphere, good service, 'unlimited' rice a bit slow in arrival but no complaints.