The Pepper Tree is a Thai restaurant at 19 Clapham Common South Side, just moments from Clapham Common Underground station. Established in the neighbourhood in 1994, it uses a relaxed canteen style layout that keeps the atmosphere informal and well suited to everyday dining.
The menu covers familiar Thai curries, stir fries, noodle dishes and rice based meals, with pad Thai among its best known choices. Dishes are cooked to order with the aim of serving fresh food promptly. Starters and sides make it easy for a group to share several flavours.
Thai herbs, aromatics and sauces give the cooking its balance of savoury, sweet, sour and spicy notes. Diners can choose between a quick single dish and a broader meal assembled across the menu. Vegetarian options are available, and a children’s menu supports family visits.
The restaurant serves lunch through to late evening every day, with table bookings, walk-in space, collection and delivery all available. A drinks list rounds out the dine-in experience. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should consult the current allergen information and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 19 Clapham Common South Side, London SW4 7AB, England
The Pepper Tree Menu
Snacks
Prawn Crackers
Taro & Pumpkin Vegan Crackers
VEGAN
Edamame with Chilli and Garlic
VEGAN
Small Plates
Tom Yum Soup / Tom Kha (with coconut)
Thai spices, galangal, coriander, cardamom, kaffir lime and a choice of: Wild mushroom, Chicken, Prawn
Tao Hoo Tod
Chunks of tofu deep fried in a crispy turmeric batter. VEGAN
Sweetcorn Cakes
Crispy, sweet and sticky. With sweet chilli and crushed peanut dip. V
Spring Rolls
Thai-style homemade spring rolls. Original (VEGAN), Aromatic Duck, Crab and prawn
Crispy Chicken Wings
Fried with sticky chilli sauce
Sesame Prawn Toast
Made with minced chicken and prawn. Served with sweet chilli sauce and nuts
Chicken Satay
Grilled marinated turmeric chicken fillet, sweet chilli glaze served with peanut sauce
Dim Sum
Vegetarian (VEGAN), Pork and Minced Prawn, Crab and Prawn, Selection (2 of each)
Tord Man Pla
Authentic Thai fish cake blended with red curry paste. Served with sweet chilli sauce and nuts
Salt and Pepper Squid
With Sichuan pepper, spring onions and chilli
King Prawn Tempura
King prawns deep fried in Peppertree’s very own batter. Served with Sriracha mayo
Wok Fried Prawns
Chilli, garlic, ginger and galangal, sweet chilli
Garlic & Chilli Soft-Shell Crab
Deep-fried in a delicate Thai-spiced batter, with cracked black pepper, garlic, chilli, nam jim
Sharers
Minimum 2 people.
Popular Plates
2 pieces of sweetcorn cake / classic spring roll / sesame prawn toast / chicken satay
Variety
Sweetcorn cakes / duck spring rolls / Thai fish cakes / sticky chicken wings / sesame prawn toast
Curry
Your choice of Protein: Chicken / Pork / Tofu and mixed veg +3.00; Beef / Duck / Prawn +4.00
Geng Kiew Wan
Authentic green curry, takes its colour from the green chillies used to make the aromatic base
Gang Ped
Authentic red curry that gets its bright colour from the red chilli base
Gang Massaman
Southern Thailand’s mild potato, peanut and coconut curry
Short Rib Panaeng*
A rich popular curry featuring slow-cooked beef rib, coconut, herbs, holy basil, lime leaf, peppers and green beans. [*Alternative proteins available]
Big Noodle Soup
Original Laksa
Mild yellow coconut curry broth, Sen Lek noodles, coriander, beansprouts and spring onion. Grilled Chicken, Prawn
Tom Yum
Thailand favourite hot, spicy soup, galangal, coriander, cardamom, kaffir lime, greens and fine egg noodles. Wild Mushroom, Chicken, Prawn
Tom Kha
A creamy coconut variation of the original Tom Yum with fine egg noodles. Wild Mushroom, Chicken, Prawn
Slow Cooked Beef Rib and Garlic
Beef rib broth cooked over night with greens, Sen Yai flat rice noodles, spices, coriander, wok fried garlic
Big Rice Bowl
Green Chargrilled Chicken
Green infused curry fried rice topped with chargrilled marinated chicken, green coconut sauce and Thai-Slaw
Chu Chi Fish Curry
Chang beer-battered fish fillet served with red curry sauce, lime leaf, coconut cream, Jasmine rice and spinach
Red Chicken and Prawn
A mound of rice topped with marinated grilled chicken fillet, king prawns, Thai basil, spicy red coconut sauce and Thai-Slaw
Special Fried Rice
With egg, chicken, shrimp and mixed veg
Stir-Fry
Vegetable and Cashew Nut
Spring greens, mushroom, asparagus, tofu, cashew, baby corn, pak choi, carrot and peppers. VEGAN
Thai Chilli Chicken
Chicken prepared with Thai chilli paste, green beans, fresh chillies, sweet basil, cashew nuts and mixed peppers
Crispy Pork and Shallots
With pak choi, mixed peppers, spring green and carrot
Beef Rib & Oyster Sauce
Slow-cooked beef rib with cashew nuts, spring onion, Chinese leaf, mixed peppers and carrot
Ginger Stir Fry
Your choice of chicken or beef (+2.00) in garlic and ginger sauce with black mushroom, pepper, spring onion and oyster sauce
Chilli Prawn
Chilli, garlic, mixed pepper, basil, onions and green beans
Wok Fried Noodles
Your choice of Protein: Chicken / Pork / Veg 13.90; Beef / Duck / Prawn 15.90
Pad Thai Bo Ran
Thailand’s national dish, Pad Thai. Your choice of protein, stir-fried with rice noodles, egg, spring onions and garnished with crushed peanuts and dried chilli on the side.
Big Tum
Your choice of protein, pak choi, oyster sauce, chilli, garlic, egg noodles, mixed veg, bamboo and sweet basil.
Pad See Ew’
Originating from Chinese cuisine, our Thai street food version is 2nd to none! Stir-fried fat rice noodles with egg, dark and sweet soy sauce with your choice of protein.
Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles)
Your choice of protein, pak choi, oyster sauce, chilli, garlic, Sen Yai flat noodles, mixed veg, bamboo shoots and holy basil.
Beef Rib, Mushroom and Black Bean Sauce
Slow cooked beef rib in Black Bean sauce, wild mushroom, Sen Yai flat noodles, spring onion, carrot, mixed peppers and pak choi
Papaya Salad
Original
Shredded green papaya, carrot, green beans, dried shrimp, lettuce, ground peanuts, garlic, chilli and lemon dressing
Chargrilled Chicken Papaya Salad
Chargrilled chicken with shredded green papaya, carrot, green beans, dried shrimp, lettuce, ground peanuts, garlic, chilli and lemon dressing
Cashew, Prawn and Mango
The original papaya salad topped with wok fried prawns and sliced mango
Shredded Aromatic Duck
With toasted sesame, shrimp, papaya, green beans, carrot, lettuce, garlic and chilli
Side Rice and Noodles
Jasmine
Sticky, Coconut or Egg Rice
Stir-fried Noodles
Green Vegetables
Stir-fried Pak Choi
Dessert
Sticky Coconut Rice and Mango Sorbet
Yellow Beancake
Beancake served warm with vanilla ice cream or coconut sorbet
Chocolate Brownie
Served warm with vanilla ice cream. V
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Made with Amaretto, served warm with vanilla ice cream. V
Sorbet Lime, Mango or Coconut
Ice Cream Vanilla, Milk Chocolate or Matcha
Set Lunch
Monday to Friday: 12 noon – 4pm. Includes: Prawn Crackers, Starter & Main Dish. + Soft Drink 12.90, + Glass of House Wine or Beer Bottle 15.90. Spice rating: mild, medium, hot. We use nuts in many of our dishes so your meal may contain traces of nuts. Please ask at time of ordering – Takeaway available.
Edamame with Chilli and Garlic
Sweet Corn Cake
Vegetable Spring Roll
Sticky Chicken Sesame Wings
Tord Man Pla
Green Curry Vegetable or Chicken
Red Curry Vegetable or Chicken
Original Papaya Salad
Shredded papaya, carrot, green beans, dried shrimp, lettuce, ground peanuts, garlic, chilli and lemon dressing
Thai Chilli Chicken
Ginger Chicken
Crispy Pork & Shallots
Vegetables & Cashew Nut
Drunken Noodles Vegetable or Chicken
Pad Thai Vegetable or Chicken
Pad See Ew’ Vegetable or Chicken
Kids Mains
£6.50
Pad Thai Jay
Rice noodles stir-fried with asparagus, Pak choi, courgette, French beans, egg, sweet radish, beansprouts, tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts, spring onion, chilli and mixed peppers
Chicken and Vegetable Special Fried Rice
Egg, chicken and mixed vegetables
Stir-fried vegetables
Spring greens, mushroom, asparagus, tofu, cashew, baby corn, Pak choi, carrot and peppers. Served with a side of jasmine rice
Chicken Satay
With a side of jasmine rice. Charcoal grilled, marinated chicken skewers, served with peanut sauce
Sweetcorn Cakes
Crispy, sweet and sticky. Served with a side of jasmine rice, sweet chilli and crushed peanut dip
Chicken Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir-fried with egg, sweet radish, beansprouts, tamarind sauce, crushed peanuts, chilli and spring onions
Raw Juice
Clarifying
Carrot, apple, ginger, lemon, turmeric
Purifying
Beetroot, pomegrante, carrot, lemon, ginger
Alkalising
Spinach, apple, celery, lime, ginger
Soft Drinks
Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coke Zero (bottle)
Sprite
Still / Sparkling Water
Apple / Guava / Lychee / Pineapple Juice
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
White Wine
Prices are for 175cl / Bottle.
Saveroni Garganega – Trebbiano
Classy, with flinty minerality, purity and restraint. 12.5%
Sauvignon Blanc IGP – Côtes de Thau
Aromatic, with notes with apple and peach. 12%
Chardonnay Blanc IGP – Côtes de Thau
Aromatic, with notes with lemon zest and fresh herbs. 12%
Red Wine
Prices are for 175cl / Bottle.
Saveroni Merlot – Corvina
Ripe and juicy, with cherry pie aromas, plummy soft Merlot notes and a fresh palate. 12%
Syrah IGP – Côtes de Thau
Dark and bold, with a silky texture laced with black pepper, bramble fruit, and a hint of cocoa. 13%
Familia de Vinos Organic Malbec
Full-bodied and velvety, with plums, dark cherries, blackcurrant and violets. 13.5%
Plum Wine & Sake
Plum Wine
Sour sweet with almonds, served over ice
Warm Sawanotsuru Sake
15%
Thai Cocktails
Mango Bellini
Pure mango puree topped off with prosecco
Ginger Martini
Raw ginger, fresh lime, vodka, kaffir lime leaf and shaken with a dash of syrup
Margarita
All time favourite. Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and gomme syrup shaken
Tom Yum Siam
Vodka, Malibu, lychee juice, shredded chilli and a dash of lime
Thai Mojito
Sangsom and Mekhong muddled with palm sugar, fresh mint, lime, shredded chilli and a dash of soda
Spirits
Prices are for 25ml / 50ml. Mixer +2.
Mekhong Spirits of Thailand
35.0%
House Gin Gordons
37.5%
Hendricks
41.4%
Vodka
37.5%
JD Whisky
40%
Beer / Cider
Chang / Singha / Tiger
5.0% / 4.8% / 4.8%
Asahi
5.2%
Asahi Zero
Aspall Cider
33cl 5.5% — A crisp, medium dry with aroma of fresh green apples