Papi's Grill Restaurant & Bar is a lively Afro fusion dining venue on New Cross Road. The restaurant combines African flavours with contemporary grill cooking, music and a sociable bar atmosphere, making it a natural choice for celebrations as well as casual dinners. Its menu is centred on seasoned meat and seafood cooked over heat, with smaller plates and familiar sides designed for sharing across the table.
Little plates introduce the menu through asun, suya, sautéed prawns and grilled chicken wings. The asun brings grilled lamb together with pepper sauce, while thin slices of beef are seasoned with the distinctive spice and nut character of suya. Halloumi salad and halloumi sticks with hummus offer meat free alternatives, creating a varied opening selection of smoky, spicy, fresh and creamy flavours.
Grilled chicken can be ordered as a half or whole bird with rice, chips and coleslaw, with a suya seasoned version adding deeper spice. Grilled fish with pepper sauce is paired with fried yam or plantain, while lamb chops arrive with potatoes and vegetables. Smoky ribs, a beef burger and a spicy tofu burger broaden the grill selection for diners who prefer familiar comfort dishes.
Fried plantain, yam, rice, sweet potato fries, corn and salad make it easy to customise the main plates. The bar serves cocktails, beer and wine, supporting the energetic evening atmosphere and regular social occasions. Weekend brunch and group dining bring another rhythm to the venue, but the focus remains on generously seasoned food, bold sauces and the communal pleasure of a table filled with grills and sides.
Address: 338 New Cross Road, New Cross, London SE14 6AG, United Kingdom
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