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Summary
After 20 years, Peckham pioneer Claire Fisher’s “refectory-style” venue “keeps on delivering wonderful South Indian food”, including “some cracking veg dishes, though it’s not all vegan by any means”. “We first went 16 years ago and it has remained consistent through all this time – the difference is that then it was a lone star in an area short of places to eat, now it’s one of many”. Top Menu Tip – “homemade paratha is a must”.
Summary
“A true neighbourhood go-to” – in her 20th anniversary year, Peckham food pioneer Clare Fisher is “still doing things with South Indian flavours that make the heart sing”. Top Tip – “don’t forget to buy a jar of homemade garlic or beetroot pickle to take home”.
Summary
“A South London gem” – Claire Fisher’s “authentic, fresh and delicious South Indian food” has been a “stalwart” of Peckham dining since 2004 (well before the area’s gastro scene took off). It’s a “lovely little restaurant”, “if a bit cramped”, especially if you “quite enjoy the fairly communal dining”, and “its regularly changing menu still entices and surprises”. Top Tip – “you must buy some jars of divine home-made pickles and chutneys to take home!”.
Summary
This “interesting little restaurant” in a residential Peckham street was opened in 2004 by Claire Fisher, to replicate the tastes she had experienced travelling in southern India. “As Peckham’s food scene continues to develop, this isn’t quite as all-conquering as it once was” – but it still rates highly for the food freshly made in-house. Ganapati is another name for the elephant-headed god, Ganesh.
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38 Holly Grove, London, SE15 5DF
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
38 Holly Grove, London, SE15 5DF
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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