What are the opening hours?

Monday 6pm - 10pm Tuesday 6pm - 11:30pm Wednesday 6am - 10pm Thursday 6am - 10pm Friday 12pm - 2:30pm Saturday 12pm - 2:30pm Sunday 12pm - 9:30pm

The Begging Bowl

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The Begging Bowl

Modern Thai restaurant, Traditional techniques, seasonal ingredients, everything cooked from scratch. Cocktail Bar
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Bringing sweet, salty, sour & hot flavours straight from Bangkok's bustling street food scene to the heart of Peckham; tapas-style dishes served with a cracking wine & craft beer selection.

13/09/2026

The Begging Bowl family is growing, and we are looking for energetic, passionate, and friendly Front of House staff to join our team!

What We Are Looking For:

🌟Availability: Flexibility to work evenings and
weekends.

🌟Experience: Previous experience in a busy restaurant or hospitality role is preferred.

🌟Vibe: A positive, team-first attitude with great communication skills.

🌟Passion: An interest in great food, drinks, and delivering amazing customer experiences.

What We Offer:

✨Competitive pay + a share of service charge (tronc).

✨A supportive, fun, and inclusive working environment.

✨Great opportunities to learn and grow within the
team.

📩How to Apply:
Drop your CV off in person or email us at [email protected].

11/09/2026

✨ NEW COCKTAIL ON THE MENU 💛✨

A coconut-forward blend of grain coconut liqueur and coconut-infused gin, balanced with lime juice, Supasawa, vegan fish sauce, simple syrup and Thai spiced bitters. Garnished with fresh coconut flesh, sculpted to echo The Begging Bowl’s signature logo

08/09/2026

Another busy week done! 💚

A huge thank you to all our lovely customers for coming in, enjoying the food, drinks and good times with us.

Here’s a little look back at the week — now we’re getting ready for another one!

See you soon!

31/08/2026

✨ BACK TO SCHOOL JUST GOT A LOT BETTER!✨🎒

We’re treating the little ones this September!🍚💚

From every Tuesday to Friday, 5–7pm, kids can EAT FREE at The Begging Bowl! 🎉

Choose from:
🍗 Stir-fry chicken with green beans, cucumber & sticky rice (vegan option available)
🐟 Thai-style crispy fried fish with tenderstem broccoli & sticky rice

📌Terms & Conditions apply

30/08/2026

SAWASDEE, in the making ✨

A little sweet, a little sour, a little spicy. 🌶️

Built with lemongrass-infused vodka, lime leaf-infused gin, toasted rice-infused spirit and coconut-infused liqueur, balanced with pandan, palm sugar and lemongrass syrups, with a touch of dry chilli.

Finished with toasted rice powder and a Tajín rim.🌿✨
✨

12/08/2026

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED! 🎉

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Begging Bowl has been nominated for the FACT Dining Awards London 2026 in the Thai category! 🇹🇭❤️

We’re incredibly grateful to be recognised alongside so many fantastic restaurants in London.

🗳️ Voting is NOW OPEN!

If you’ve enjoyed eating with us, we’d be so grateful for your support. Please vote for The Begging Bowl in the Thai category 🙏

🔗 https://www.factmagazines.com/voting/fact-dining-awards-london-2026?category=thai&nominee=the-begging-bowl

05/08/2026

Our NEW seasonal menu is here 🌶️ dishes you have to try on your next visit:

🔥 Green curry with Thai eggplants, lime leaf, wild ginger, mixed chillies, green peppercorns, baby corn with choice of minced pork stuffed banana pepper & baby squid, or braised chicken

🐟Smoked grilled whole butterflied mackerel, cashew nuts, lemongrass, lime, ginger, seafood sauce (gf)

🌶️ Spicy peanuts & cashew, lime leaf, crispy garlic (gf, ve)

🍑 Grilled pork neck & yellow peach salad, coriander, young kale, shallots, red chilli dressing (gf)

🍉 Watermelon salad, shallots, mint, long coriander, rice powder, peanuts, Thai chillies, pla ra (gf, veo)

25/07/2026

NEW SALAD ON THE MENU 🍽️🍉

Yam taengmo pla ra
Watermelon, shallots, mint, long coriander, rice powder, peanuts, Thai chillies, crispy anchovies, pla ra. Gluten free

Guess what? There is also a vegan option! 🌱

24/07/2026

HAPPY TEQUILA DAY !!!
Come and enjoy our new tequila based cocktails 🍹

- Dirty Margarita
- Betel leaf & Passion Fruit Margarita
- Toasted Rice Margarita
- Begging Bowl Michelada

Which one would you try first?

Available this week only- don’t miss out! 🍹🌟

El Rayo Tequila
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22/07/2026

This week is a TEQUILA WEEK at the Begging Bowl! ✨

This Friday 24th July is Tequila day but as one day isn’t enough we are celebrating together with El Rayo Tequila all week!

So we have created these handcrafted Margaritas & Michelada especially for you! Come and enjoy our limited-time specials for just £10 each.

Available this week only- don’t miss out! 🍹🌟

10/07/2026

This Saturday only! 🔥
Enjoy our rich and flavourful Gaeng Hung Lae with Hom Mali rice, served with a refreshing Thai Carabao Lager.
Meal Deal – £20

Available for dine in, collection or delivery!

08/07/2026

This is Nom Chompoo (Thai Pink Milk)—our absolute favorite sweet, creamy, and refreshing treat. 🌸

It’s a Thai street food classic made with iconic, floral Sala syrup and rich milk, served over crushed ice. Simple, sweet, and the perfect flavour balance to pair with our Thai Fried Chicken Burger! 🍔💕

30/06/2026

We pack every meal with the same care as if we were serving it right to your table.
Order directly through our Flipdish link in our bio! 📲

Address

168 Bellenden Road
London
SE154BW

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 10pm
Tuesday	6pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 2:30pm
Saturday	12pm - 2:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 9:30pm

Website

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1037748257/the-begging-bowl-kickstarter-campaign-modern-thai

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