Clapham and Balham reward diners who look beyond a single high street. Clapham Old Town places polished dining rooms, characterful pubs and lively group restaurants around the Common, while nearby streets add independent kitchens with a local rhythm. Balham gathers much of its best eating around Bedford Hill and the station, making Vietnamese noodles, modern Indian cooking and neighbourhood cafés easy to reach. Together, the areas cover quick lunches, relaxed weeknights and serious special-occasion meals.
Dining across Clapham and Balham stretches from Michelin-starred modern European cooking and a specialist steakhouse to sushi, Indian grills, Italian pasta, Vietnamese noodle soup, a farm-to-fork pub, Eastern Mediterranean sharing plates and Neapolitan pizza. That variety covers spontaneous lunches, group dinners and carefully planned celebrations.
Compare the latest dishes and prices, then check the restaurant’s booking page before setting out. Menus at Trinity, The Pig’s Head and Sorella change with the season, while Megan’s alters its offer by time of day. Knife concentrates service into a few dinner sessions and Sunday lunch. Tell restaurants about allergies directly because several kitchens use shared grills, fryers or open preparation areas.

Trinity Restaurant
Trinity is Clapham’s destination restaurant: privately owned, rooted in the Old Town since 2006 and polished enough for a birthday or anniversary without turning the room into a ceremony. The open kitchen, precise service and tightly edited format give the meal structure. Choose it when technique, pacing and wine matter more than dozens of options. Its Michelin-starred four-course menu centres on modern European combinations shaped by British produce and the season.
The September menu shows how that approach works. First courses move between scallop crudo with melon and kohlrabi, yellowfin tuna ceviche with cucumber and apple, and guinea-hen galantine. A warm semi-smoked salmon course brings beurre blanc, dulse and cucumber, while a quail dumpling adds bacon, Gruyère and tarragon. Main choices may include duck with plum and roast shallot, monkfish with artichoke and smoked eel, or John Dory with mussel and hazelnut blanquette. Leave room for the Clapham honey soufflé or salted caramel custard tart, and ask which course combination best suits your appetite rather than treating every supplement as essential.
Address: 4 The Polygon, London SW4 0JG
Trinity Restaurant Menu
Lunch Menu
Trinity Lunch Menu – August. 4 courses £105. Supplement: Beef tartare £10; cheese course £15 as an extra course.
Trinity Beef Tartare
Whipped Goats Curd, Soft Quails Egg, Crudites, Violette Mustard
Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, Carosello Cucumber, Green Chilli and Apple
Galantine of Guinea Hen, Boudin Noir and Smoked Duck, Spiced Tamarind
Scallop and Red Prawn Agnolotti, Fennel and Blood Orange
Pot Roast Quail Dumpling, Alsace Bacon, Gruyere and Tarragon
Warm Semi Smoked Salmon, Beurre Blanc, Dulse and Cucumber
Maison Ricaud Tomato Tarte Fine, Lardo and Sauce Choron
Scottish Halibut, San Marzano Tomato, Basil and Sauce Nero
Cornish John Dory, Pomme Puree, Mussel and Hazelnut Blanquette
Herdwick Lamb T-Bone, Courgette, Green Olive and Amalfi Lemon
Iberico Pork Rack, New Season Stone Fruit, Black Truffle and Fine Beans
Salted Caramel Custard Tart
Clapham Honey Souffle, Beeswax Ice Cream
Trinity Chocolate Tart, Praline and Milk Ice Cream
Alphonso Mango Millefeuille, White Chocolate and Lime
A Selection of Seasonal Cheese, Baguette and House Chutney
As an extra course
Dinner Menu
Trinity Dinner Menu – August. 4 courses £155. Supplement: Beef tartare £5; cheese course £15 as an extra course.
Trinity Beef Tartare
Scallop Crudo, Charentais Melon, Macadamia and Kohlrabi
Whipped Goats Curd, Soft Quails Egg, Crudites, Violette Mustard
Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche, Carosello Cucumber, Green Chilli and Apple
Galantine of Guinea Hen, Boudin Noir and Smoked Duck, Spiced Tamarind
Scallop and Red Prawn Agnolotti, Fennel and Orange
Maison Ricaud Tomato Tarte Fine, Lardo and Sauce Choron
Pot Roast Quail Dumpling, Alsace Bacon, Gruyere and Tarragon
Warm Semi Smoked Salmon, Beurre Blanc, Dulse and Cucumber
Scottish Halibut, San Marzano Tomato, Basil and Sauce Nero
Cornish John Dory, Pomme Puree, Mussel and Hazelnut Blanquette
Herdwick Lamb T-Bone, Courgette, Green Olive and Amalfi Lemon
Iberico Pork Rack, New Season Stone Fruit, Black Truffle and Fine Beans
Salted Caramel Custard Tart
Clapham Honey Souffle, Beeswax Ice Cream
Trinity Chocolate Tart, Praline and Milk Ice Cream
Alphonso Mango Millefeuille, White Chocolate and Vanilla
A Selection of Seasonal Cheese, Baguette and House Chutney
As an extra course
Sommeliers’ Selection
Wines chosen by Trinity sommeliers Alex and Katherine.
‘Rosé de Meunier’, Laherte Frères, Marne, Champagne NV
A stunning rosé made entirely from Pinot Meunier. Aurélian Laherte is part of an exciting new wave of wine makers creating terroir focused wines. Concentrated fresh red berries and a very creamy moussé.
Chenin Blanc Blend, ‘Cartology’, Alheit Vineyards, Hemel-en-Aarde, South Africa 2024
Hemel-en-Aarde translates to Heaven on Earth – a perfect place for Chris and Suzaan Alheit to farm their old vine Chenin Blanc and Semillon vines. Chris’s first foray into winemaking was experimentation with fermenting bananas under his bed as a teenager. The name Cartology references the distinct terroirs and parcels in which the grapes are selected. Precise acidity opening up to rich texture and a saline finish.
Malvasia de Colares, 'Chão de Areia', Adega Viúva Gomez, Colares 2022 (>500ml)
Coming from a region that was almost wiped out by encroaching urban sprawl, this stunning Malvasia is one of the last bastions of traditional Portuguese wine making. From ancient, untrained, pre-Phylloxera vines growing in sea-sprayed red sand, this is a wine of intense minerality, freshness and salinity.
Tinta Negra, ‘Dos Villoes’, Antonio Macanita & Nuno Faria, Madeira 2023
António Maçanita and Madeiran restaurateur Nuno Faria have teamed up to celebrate a cornerstone varietal of Madeira's winemaking tradition, Tinta Negra. Expect an abundance of crushed red berries and subtle herbaceous hints. Fun, fruity and refreshing, this is the perfect light red for the warmer months!
Wine by the Glass
Champagne 125ml; Oxidative Style; Non-Alcoholic Alternatives 125ml; Sparkling Cider & Poire 750ml.
NV Billecart Salmon ‘Le Rosé’, Extra Brut, Aÿ, Champagne, France
2016 Ruinart Brut Millésime, Reims, Champagne, France
NV Ruinart Rosé Brut, Reims, Champagne, France
NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut, Reims, Champagne, France
NV De La Riva Manzanilla, 'Miraflores Baja', Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jerez, Spain
NV Equipo Navazos Amontillado, La Bota No 117 ‘Navazos’, Jerez, Spain
NV Equipo Navazos Palo Cortado, La Bota No 118 ‘Pata de Gallina’, Jerez, Spain
2016 Domaine Rolet Savagnin, Vin Jaune, Jura, France
NON No. 3 Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu
NON No. 9 Oaked Blackberry & Plum
NON No. 2 Caramelised Pear & Kombu
2022 Eric Bordelet ‘Sydre Argelette’, Normandy, France
2022 Eric Bordelet ‘Poire Granit’, Normandy, France
Wine by the Glass and Carafe
White, Rosé and Red wines – 125ml / 500ml.
2023 Kumeu River Chardonnay, Estate, Auckland, New Zealand
2024 Duncan Savage Sauvignon Blanc, ‘Salt River‘, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2024 Weingut Wittman Riesling, ‘Niersteiner‘, Rheinhessen, Germany
2024 Envinate Listan Blanco, ‘Palo Blanco‘, Tenerife, Spain
2022 Weingut Joh. Jos Prüm Riesling Kabinett, ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr‘, Mosel, Germany
2023 Domaine B. Bachelet Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru, ‘Sur Gamay’, Burgundy, France
2022 André Perret Condrieu, Rhône, France
2022 Rafael Palacios Godello, ‘As Sortes Val do Bibei’, Valdeorras, Spain
2007 Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, 'Ried Im Weingebirge‘, Wachau
2019 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay, Napa, CA, USA
2011 Domaine Peyre Rose ‘Oro’, Languedoc, France
2025 Château Barbeyrolles 'Pétale de Rose', Provence, France
2023 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay, ‘Rosie Rosé, Burgundy, France
2021 Domaine Madeloc Collioure, ‘Serral’, Roussillon, France
2021 Piedrasassi Syrah, ‘PS’, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
2021 Weingut Holger Koch Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany
2023 Fedellos do Couto ‘Bastarda’, Ribera Sacra, Spain
2019 Château Gloria Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
2016 Domaine Follin Arbelet Aloxe-Corton, 1er Cru ‘Clos du Chapitre’, Burgundy, France
2010 Barons de Rothschild Moulin de Duhart, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
2005 Maison Laurent-Tardieu Hermitage, Rhône, France
2016 Château des Tours Vacqueyras, Rhône, France
2012 San Polino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
2011 Domaine Chevillon Nuits-Saints-Georges, 1er Cru ‘Les Vaucrains’
2009 Domaine de Trévallon Alpilles, Provence, France
Sweet Wine by the Glass
Sweet Wine 100ml; Fortified Wine 100ml.
2019 Domaine Rotier Gaillac, ‘Renaissance’, Tarn, France
2010 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
2012 Familie Hugel Gewürztraminer, ‘Vendange Tardive’, Alsace, France
2013 Famille Hugel Riesling, ‘Vendange Tardive’, Alsace, France
2024 Keermont ‘Fleurfontein’ Stellenbosch, South Africa
2005 Rolly Gassmann Pinot Gris, ‘Sélection de Grains Nobles’, Alsace, France
2005 D. Rousset-Peyraguey Sauternes, ‘Crème de Tête’, Bordeaux
NV Justino’s Boal 10yr, Madeira, Portugal
1992 Domaine Rancy Rivesaltes Ambré, Roussillon, France
NV Quinta do Vallado 20yr Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal
1973 Domaine Saint Michel Rivesaltes, Roussillon, France
Champagne
Non-Vintage and Vintage Champagne, bottle prices.
Collet Brut, Aÿ-Champagne
Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, Aÿ-Champagne
Delamotte Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Remi Leroy Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, Aube
Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru ‘Cuvée de Réserve’, Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Bérêche et Fils ‘Brut Réserve’, Montagne de Reims
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Reims
Jacquesson ‘Cuvée 746’, Extra Brut, Montagne de Reims
Domaine Vincey Grand Cru ‘Interlude #3’, Brut Nature, Côte des Blancs
Egly-Ouriet 1er Cru, ‘Les Vignes de Bisseuil’, Brut, Ambonnay
Didier Herbert Blanc de Noirs, ‘DH2 Edition 2’, Extra Brut, Rilly-La-Montagne
Didier Herbert Blanc de Noirs, ‘DH2 Edition 1’, Extra Brut, Rilly-La-Montagne
Agrapart Grand Cru ‘Terroirs’, Avize
Georges Laval ‘Garennes’, Extra Brut, Marne
Laherte Frères ‘Les 7’, Extra Brut, Marne (Solera 2005-2018)
Ulysse Collin Blanc de Noirs, 'Les Maillons', Extra Brut, Congy (Base vintage 2019)
Ulysse Collin Blanc de Blancs, 'Les Pierrieres', Extra Brut, Congy (Base vintage 2019)
2016 Bonnaire Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Cramant
2016 Ruinart Brut Millésime, Reims
2009 Jacques Picard ‘Art de Vigne’, Extra Brut, Berru
2012 Goutorbe-Bouillot ‘Clos des Monnaies’, Brut Nature, Marne
2009 Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, ‘Cuvée Louis Salmon’, Brut, Côte des Blancs
1988 Deutz Blanc de Blancs, ‘Vinothèque Berceaux’, Brut, Côte des Blancs
2022 Jérôme Prévost Grand Cru, ‘La Closerie’, Extra Brut, Montagne de Reims
2015 Pol Roger Grand Cru, ‘Sir Winston Churchill’, Brut, Epernay
2004 Krug Brut, Reims
Rosé Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Rosé Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Still Rosé Wine, bottle prices.
Laherte Frères ‘Rosé de Meunier’, Marne
Billecart-Salmon ‘Le Rosé,’ Extra Brut, Aÿ-Champagne
Ruinart Brut, Reims
Delamotte Brut, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Gosset ‘Grand Rosé’, Brut, Aÿ-Champagne
NV Coates & Seely ‘Britagne’, Brut Reserve, Hampshire
2016 Bodegas Sumarroca Cava, ‘Núria Claverol Homenatge’, Penedes, Spain
NV Racines Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut, ‘Grand Reserve’, Sta. Rita, CA, USA
2015 Ebner-Ebenauer Sekt Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, Alte Geringen, Austria
2023 Gaël Petit Tavel, ‘Postérité Soixante-Dix’, Rhône, France
2023 Pascal & Nicolas Reverdy Sancerre Rosé, ‘Terre de Maimbray’, Loire, France
2024 Château Barbeyrolles 'Pétale de Rose', Provence, France
2023 Domaine Charles Audoin Marsannay, ‘Rosie Rosé’, Burgundy, France
2025 Domaine Tempier Bandol, Provence, France
2022 Masseria del Pino Etna Rosato, ‘SuperLuna’, Sicily, Italy
2022 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, ‘Fleur de Pinot’, Burgundy, France
Magnums
Magnum bottle prices.
2018 Gusbourne ‘Brut Reserve’, Appledore, Kent, UK
2012 Levin Sauvignon Blanc, Tourraine, Loire, France
2023 Anselmo Mendes & Symington Alvarinho, ‘Contacto’, Vinho Verde, Portugal
2023 La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi, ‘Montesorra’, Piedmont, Italy
2020 David & Nadia Sadie Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa
2022 Grosset Riesling, ‘Polish Hill‘, Clare Valley, Australia
2021 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay, Burgundy, France
2017 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling, ‘Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW‘, Kamptal, Austria
2013 Jean-François Ganevat Chardonnay, 'Les Grand Teppes', Jura, France
2018 Domaine Pernot Belicard Meursault, 1er Cru ‘Les Perrières’, Burgundy, France
2022 Domaine des Sables Verts Saumur Champigny 'Glou-Glou', Loire, France
2019 San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria Riserva, ’62 Anniversario’, Puglia, Italy
2022 Antoine Sanzay Saumur Champigny 'La Paterne', Loire, France
2018 Château Capbern Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
2015 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage, ‘Domaine de Thalabert’, Rhône, France
2022 Château Le Grave Figeac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
2019 Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero, Spain
2018 Frog’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Estate’, Napa Valley, CA, USA
2010 Domaines Barons de Rothschild Moulin de Duhart, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
2016 Domaine Follin Arbelet Aloxe-Corton, 1er Cru ‘Clos du Chapitre’, Burgundy, France
2019 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape, ‘Croix de Bois’, Rhône, France
2019 Georges Vernay Côte-Rôtie, ‘Blonde de Seigneur’, Rhône, France
2004 La Rioja Alta Rioja, ‘Gran Reserva 904’, Spain
2015 Domaine du Coulet Cornas, ‘Billes Noires’, Rhône, France
2014 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA
2010 Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
2001 Casa Ferreirinha ‘Reserva Especial’, Douro, Portugal
2018 Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhône, France
Other Formats & Rosé
Jeroboam and half bottle prices.
2018 Raia Gavi di Gavi, ‘Riserva della Madonnina’, Piedmont, Italy
NV Delamotte Brut, Côte des Blancs
NV Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé, Extra Brut, Aÿ-Champagne
2024 Domaine Gérard Tremblay Chablis, 1er Cru ‘Montmains’, Burgundy, France
2023 Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio, Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy
2020 Etienne Guigal Condrieu, Rhône, France
2010 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling, ‘Ried Heiligenstein 1 ÖTW ‘, Kamptal, Austria
2021 Etienne Guigal Côte Rôtie, 'Brune et Blonde', Rhône, France
2015 Ridge ‘Monte Bello’, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA, USA

Tsunami Clapham
Tsunami has served modern Japanese food on Voltaire Road since 2001. The dining room suits a date, cocktails with friends or a group that wants to share, and the menu divides naturally between the raw bar, signature rolls, robata, hot dishes and weekend lunch dim sum. Decide whether sushi or the grill should lead, with the other supplying contrast.
Miso-cured black cod is the long-running signature, its rich texture balanced by a sweet-savoury yuzu-miso glaze. From the raw bar, salmon sashimi, tuna tataki and yellowtail with jalapeño let the fish stay prominent; the larger sashimi platters suit a confident sharing table. Robata choices such as chicken yakitori, lamb cutlets or grilled prawns bring smoke, while soft-shell-crab bao and gyoza make easy openers. The signature rolls run richer, especially lobster tempura or spicy-mayo combinations, so pair one with sashimi or vegetables rather than several similar rolls. Weekend lunch adds handmade dim sum, useful for diners who prefer a broader, daytime spread.
Address: 5–7 Voltaire Road, London SW4 6DQ
Tsunami Clapham Menu
Lunch Dim Sum
Served at lunch. Steamed and fried dumplings, classic dim sum and a few Tsunami twists.
Prawn Dumpling
Har Gau, three pieces
Pork & Prawn Siu Mai
Three pieces
Chicken Siu Mai
Gai Sui Mai, three pieces
Snow Crab Sui Mai
Hai Sui Mai, three pieces
Shiitake Mushroom & Pork Siu Mai
Three pieces
Prawn & Chive Dumpling
Gow Choi Gau, three pieces
Shanghai Dumpling
Xiao Long Bao, four pieces
Steamed Beancurd Wrapped Prawns
Two pieces
Steamed Roast Pork Buns
Cha Sui Bao, two pieces
Sticky Rice with Pork in Lotus Leaf
Two pieces
Fried Shrimp Dumpling
Four pieces
Won Ton Dumpling in Chilli Sauce
Four pieces
Chicken Gyoza
Four pieces
Vegetable Gyoza
Four pieces
Nibbles
Small plates to begin, designed to share, paired with a cold sake or a Tsunami signature.
Edamame
Steamed soya beans with smoked sea salt
Spicy Edamame
Pan fried with butter
Appetisers
Refined first courses from the kitchen, sesame and chilli, dumplings and skewers.
Nasu Goma
Japanese aubergine grilled in sesame paste
Agedashi Tofu
Fried tofu in potato starch with grated daikon in kombu dashi, topped with bonito flakes (vegetarian version available)
Chicken Gyoza
Four pan-fried parcels with chicken, cabbage, carrot & scallion. Served with chilli dip
Vegetable Gyoza
Four pan-fried stuffed dumplings with cabbage, carrot & mushroom. Served with chilli dip
Snow Crab Shu Mai
Four steamed dumplings, served with chilli sauce dip
Fresh Tiger Prawns wrapped in Kataifi Filo Pastry
Three prawns wrapped in kataifi (string) pastry & creamy spicy dip
Flambé Grilled Scallops
With enoki mushroom and masago in a creamy spicy sauce
Salt & Chilli Pepper Squid
New style. Squid tossed in salt & chilli pepper seasoning, chilli mayo dip
Padron Peppers Stuffed with Snow Crab & Prawns
Two skewers, drizzled with our home-made chilli oil bits
Peri Peri Yakitori
Three grilled chicken and scallion bamboo skewers with our peri peri sauce
Sushi Appetisers from Our Raw Bar
The purest expression of the kitchen, sliced to order from the morning's catch.
Sunkiss Salmon Sashimi
Seared with hot olive oil, drizzled in ponzu and sesame seeds
Blue Fin Tuna Tataki
Seared slices of tuna & daikon served with ginger ponzu sauce
Yellowtail Hamachi Jalapeño
Sesame ponzu dressing, jalapeño chilli slices and coriander
Tsunami Home-Made Tacos
Made from gyoza skin with kimchi slaw, pickled red onions, avocado, salsa verde & jalapeño.
Fresh Salmon
Raw, two pieces
Fresh Blue Fin Tuna
Raw, two pieces
Black Cod Tempura
Two pieces
Bao Buns
Soft steamed buns, pillowy, glossy, packed with East-meets-West flavour.
Spicy Chicken Katsu Bao Buns
Two. Fried chicken in breadcrumbs with kimchi coleslaw, coriander, scallion, pickled kappa and spicy Aji Morillo mayo
Pork Belly Bao Buns
Two. New style. Fluffy bao buns filled with roasted pork belly, pickled kappa, truffle mayo and spicy mayo
Korean Fried Cauliflower Bao Buns
Two. Cauliflower deep fried in tempura batter, tossed in our sticky Korean sauce, with kimchi slaw & mixed baby leaves
Slow Cooked Short Ribs Bao Buns
Two. With our delicious BBQ chocolate sauce, kimchi slaw, pickled cucumber, chillies and mixed baby leaves
Tsunami Tempura
Fried in light, crispy batter, served with kombu dashi.
Shojin Selection
Six pieces. Chef's choice seasonal vegetables
Kuruma Ebi
Four fresh tiger prawns
Seafood Selection
Fresh shrimp, squid, scallop & white fish
Mixed Ebi & Shojin
Fresh tiger prawns (head on) with seasonal vegetables
Mains
Tsunami is now serving chicken, lamb, fish and vegetables on our new robata grill, with carefully selected binchotan to cook your favourite dishes and make them that little bit more delish.
Chargrilled Fresh Tiger Prawns
Head on, in skewers, glazed with sweet and spicy yuzu kosho
Spicy Sour Seafood Toban
Fresh scallops, prawn (head on), salmon & squid with seasonal vegetables
Gin Dara 銀だら西京焼き
180g grilled Alaskan black cod marinated in yuzu miso sauce
Grilled Fresh Monk Fish Tail
Kazami wasabi butter ponzu sauce, garnished with fresh scallion, chives and coriander
Tsunami's Signature Truffle Beef Ribeye Steak
180g grilled Scottish Angus rib-eye, exotic mushrooms & truffle sauce
Dynamite Beef Ribeye Steak
180g grilled Scottish Angus rib-eye with our home-made spicy dynamite sauce
Roasted Pork Belly
New recipe. Served on green beans in hoi-sin miso
Chargrilled Lamb Cutlets
Three organic best-end lamb cutlets with Korean kimchi spices
Home-Made Teriyaki
Japanese sizzling hot dishes, served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of the following.
Ribeye of Beef Steak
180g
Fresh Chargrilled Scottish Salmon
Chargrilled Chicken Breast
Vegetarian
Plant-forward dishes built with the same precision as our raw bar.
Wakame Seaweed & Samphire Salad
Served in sesame dressing
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Triple-cooked cauliflower bites in light tempura batter, tossed in a pan with sweet and sour gochujang Korean base sauce, finished with sesame seeds
Oriental Style Seasonal Vegetables Stir Fry
Chef's selection
Tofu & Oriental Mushroom Toban Yaki
Seasonal mixed vegetables, butter yuzu soy dashi
Truffle Teriyaki Tofu
Fried tofu steak served with exotic mushroom & truffle sauce
Side Orders
Steamed Rice
Oshinko
Japanese pickles & kimchi
Spicy Miso Soup
Shiitake mushroom, tofu, scallion, seaweed, coriander and chilli garlic, sesame seed oil
Spicy Miso Soup — add Chicken Gyoza (2)
Spicy Miso Soup — add Vegetable Gyoza (2)
Spicy Miso Soup — add Udon Noodles
Mushroom Miso Soup
Wakame seaweed, tofu, scallion in kombu miso dashi
Udon Noodles
Light soy kombu dashi with scallion
Tsunami Signature Sushi Rolls
Signature compositions, the playful, the refined, the unmistakably Tsunami.
El Diablo Signature Maki Roll
Our signature lobster roll served with lobster tempura on top, home-made spicy mayo and a garlic ponzu butter dipping sauce
Dragon Roll
Inside-out roll with shrimp tempura & scallion inside, wrapped with eel & avocado outside, served with eel sauce
Tsunami Special House Roll
Cut roll with tuna, snow crab, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, avocado, kampyo, tamago, tobiko, cucumber & scallion, wrapped in nori
Volcano Roll
Our award-winning inside-out roll filled with shrimp tempura, avocado & cucumber, topped with spicy mayo & eel sauces, finished with tobiko & scallion
Dancing Red Dragon Roll
Inside-out roll filled with shrimp tempura, avocado & asparagus, topped with blue fin tuna, ponzu & spicy mayo
Tiger Roll
Shrimp tempura with avocado, covered with seared salmon, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
Soft Shell Crab Cucumber Wrapped Roll
Futomaki style with soft shell crab tempura, avocado, scallion, cucumber wrap with eel tare
Vegan Unagi (Eel) Dragon Maki Roll
Grilled BBQ Japanese eggplant with teriyaki base, on top of a sushi roll with Japanese pickles, avocado, cucumber and scallion
Pickled Saba (Mackerel) Maki Roll
Marinated and pickled fresh mackerel fillet with oshinko Japanese pickled daikon, cucumber and avocado
Sashimi Platters
Two compositions for the table, sliced to order, served with wasabi.
Sashimi Selection
3 salmon, 2 blue fin tuna, 2 seabass, 2 yellowtail
Luxury Sashimi Selection
2 yellowtail, 2 blue fin tuna, 2 mackerel, 2 scallop, 2 salmon, 2 sea bass, 2 shrimp, wasabi tobiko
Nigiri & Sashimi
Nigiri served as two pieces. Sashimi served as three pieces. All gluten free except eel. Price shown as Nigiri / Sashimi.
Salmon
Nigiri / Sashimi
Eel
Nigiri / Sashimi
Blue Fin Tuna
Nigiri / Sashimi
Mackerel
Nigiri / Sashimi
Seabass
Nigiri / Sashimi
Shrimp
Nigiri / Sashimi
Yellowtail
Nigiri / Sashimi
Scallop
Nigiri / Sashimi (2pc)
Sushi Rolls
Maki cut roll or Temaki hand roll. All gluten free except eel. Price shown as Maki / Temaki.
Salmon
Maki / Temaki
Salmon & Avocado
Maki / Temaki
Grilled Salmon Skin
Maki / Temaki
Tuna
Maki / Temaki
Eel & Cucumber
Maki / Temaki
Scallop & Tobiko
Maki / Temaki
Avocado & Cucumber
Maki / Temaki
Chef Selection Vegetable
Maki / Temaki
Japanese Pickle
Maki / Temaki
Spicy Salmon
Maki / Temaki
Spicy Tuna
Maki / Temaki
Snow Crab
Maki / Temaki
Crispy Shrimp Tempura
New
Yellowtail & Scallion
Maki / Temaki
Tuna & Truffle Mayo
Maki / Temaki
Desserts
Some desserts may take at least fifteen minutes to prepare.
Chocolate Fondant
Chocolate fondant with a matcha lava centre, served with a home-made scoop of ice cream
Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Shiso Jelly
Mixed berries sauce and a home-made scoop of ice cream
Japanese Matcha Crème Brûlée
A hauntingly smooth matcha custard beneath a crisp caramelised sugar shell
Ice-Cream Mochi
Two Japanese rice cakes filled with ice-cream. Vanilla, coconut, chocolate, strawberry or mango
Home-Made Ice Cream
1 / 2 / 3 scoops. Green tea, vanilla, toffee, mango or ube. Sorbet: strawberry, raspberry or mango
Matcha Affogato
Inspired by Italian tradition, a velvety scoop drenched in matcha green tea or espresso coffee
Luxury Sharing Dessert Platter
For two. Chocolate fondant, cheesecake and scoops of home-made ice creams
Signature Cocktails
Built around Japanese spirits, distilled botanicals and quiet theatre. Ask the bar what's new this week.
Yokai
A bold blend of Wray & Nephew, pineapple and spiced rums, velvet falernum, grenadine and a touch of Tsunami guava purée. Finished with a flaming passionfruit garnish for a vibrant burst of tropical flavour.
Blooming Samurai
Our award-winning cocktail with Whitley Neill Gin, Tsunami Yuzushu and a champagne reduction. Shaken with fig jam for a smooth, aromatic finish.
Tikki Kokonatsu
A tropical take on the piña colada with pineapple-infused rum, coconut rum and RumChata, finished with a splash of Tsunami pineapple purée and coconut cream.
Red Dragon
Toki Suntory Japanese whisky infused with fresh strawberries, balanced with coconut rum and a touch of lime and sugar syrup. Served with dragon fruit.
Fumiko
Coconut rum balanced with pineapple and elderflower, topped with lemonade and caramelised pineapple.
Lychee & Rose Martini
Rose-infused vodka, lime, sugar and lychee purée. Garnished with skewered lychee and edible flowers.
Japito
A mojito-style cocktail with Sailor Jerry spiced rum, passionfruit liqueur, vanilla and matcha green tea, topped with Prosecco and a side of Campari.
Haibisukasu
An organic hibiscus margarita combining premium tequila, fresh lime and delicate hibiscus for a balanced, refreshing floral profile.
Electric Kamikaze
Vodka infused with buzz button flowers, lemongrass and dried black lime, shaken with citrus juices and finished with a limoncello and chilli sugar rim.
Drunken Melon
A long, refreshing Japanese-style watermelon cocktail built on Zubrowka vodka, with our Tsunami special watermelon and matcha reduction.
Mokuteru Old Fashioned
A refined take on the Old Fashioned with Toki Suntory Japanese whisky infused with ginseng and Angostura bitters. Stirred, chilled and served with honey-soaked cherries.
Passion Sakura
Pineapple-infused rum with blue curaçao, vibrant passion fruit and a delicate citrus finish, rounded with smooth vanilla notes.
Champagne Cocktails
Royal Dynasty
Elderflower vodka, lychee and vanilla with aloe vera and rose jam, topped with rosé Champagne and finished with strawberry sorbet.
Peach & Pear Bellini
Peach liqueur and Xanté pear cognac, enhanced by the crisp effervescence of brut Champagne.
Mocktails
Dragon Fruit & Lychee Mimosa
Lychee purée and fresh mint, topped with non-alcoholic prosecco.
Painappuru
Pineapple purée, coconut milk, lychee purée and lime.
Tokyo
Cranberry juice, strawberry purée, lime and fresh mint.
Kyoto
Apple juice and lemonade with a twist of lime.
Passion Breeze Spritz
Passion fruit and vanilla syrup lifted with non-alcoholic prosecco.
Sparkling & Champagne
Price shown as 125ml glass / bottle.
Prosecco Brut, Salveto
Veneto, Italy. ABV 11.5%. Light, crisp Prosecco with green apple, pear and white blossom. Pairs with sushi rolls, sashimi and appetisers.
Laytons Brut Reserve
Champagne, France. ABV 12.5%. London house-style champagne with fine mousse, fresh lemon zest and a subtle brioche note. Pairs with salmon tataki, grilled scallops and chicken yakitori.
Laytons Brut Rosé
Champagne, France. ABV 12.5%. Red fruit, dried almonds and subtle smoky aromas. Rich and creamy with vibrant red berry notes. Pairs with spicy tuna rolls, beef, gyoza and dragon roll.
White Wine
Price shown as 175ml glass / bottle where both available.
Pinot Grigio, Indesio Venezie DOC
Italy. ABV 11%. A fresh, fruity wine with a bouquet of tropical and citrus fruit. Pairs with salads, sashimi, miso soup, vegetable gyoza, salmon & avocado sushi.
Chardonnay, Maison Jaffelin
Burgundy, France. ABV 12.5%. Fresh citrussy nose with stone and exotic fruits, a vibrant palate. Pairs with avocado maki, creamy dishes, seafood & sushi.
Picpoul de Pinet, La Viste
Languedoc, France. ABV 12%. Fresh and vibrant with white peach, green apple and minerals, bright zippy palate. Pairs with salt & chilli pepper squid, oysters and grilled scallops.
Sauvignon Blanc, Groote Post
Western Cape, South Africa. ABV 13%. Intense minerality, freshness and layers of tropical fruit. Pairs with hamachi yellowtail, spicy tuna rolls and seaweed salad.
Rioja Blanco Crianza, Bodegas Eguren Ugarte
Rioja, Spain. ABV 12.5%. Bright green apple, citrus and green pepper with a touch of toast. Pairs with grilled pork belly, wasabi pepper chicken and rich seafood dishes.
Albariño, Bodegas Vina Cartin
Rías Baixas, Spain. ABV 13%. White stone fruit, white flowers and anise on the nose, textural palate with a zippy finish. Pairs with sashimi platters, spicy tuna rolls and grilled sea bass.
Gavi Di Gavi, Figini
Commune di Gavi DOCG, Italy. ABV 12.5%. Zesty and floral with a lemony finish. Pairs with snow crab shumai, yellowtail tartare and chicken katsu.
Sancerre, Domaine Aurore Dezat
Loire Valley, France. ABV 12.5%. Floral, crisp nose of nettle, gooseberry and freshly cut grass, taut palate with ample fruit richness and lively acidity. Pairs with yellowtail tartare, spicy edamame and nigiri selections.
Red Wine
Price shown as 175ml glass / bottle where both available.
Syrah, Cantine Birgi
Sicily, Italy. ABV 10.5%. Light-to-medium bodied and juicy Sicilian Syrah. Pairs with beef, lamb cutlets and mushroom dishes.
Garnacha Tempranillo, Bodegas Paniza
Cariñena, Spain. ABV 13.5%. Fruit-forward nose of strawberry and black fruit, medium-bodied with a spicy finish. Pairs with grilled meats, teriyaki dishes and rich umami flavours.
Malbec, La Riojana
La Rioja, Argentina. ABV 12.5%. Deep coloured with dark berry fruits, hints of violet and a chocolate note. Pairs with grilled meats, teriyaki dishes and mushroom-based plates.
Pinot Noir, Maison Jaffelin
Burgundy, France. ABV 12.5%. Fresh nose of cherry and red berries, soft and fresh palate. Pairs with sushi, sashimi and lighter meat dishes.
Côtes du Rhône, Château de Montfrin
Rhône Valley, France. ABV 14.5%. Black cherry, peony and cacao bean, fleshy and plump palate with a touch of pink pepper. Pairs with chargrilled dishes, beef tataki and rich umami flavours.
Pinot Noir, La Foule, IGP Pays d'Oc
Languedoc, France. ABV 13%. Raspberry and blackberry leading to a generous palate with dark berry fruits, a touch of oak and a note of rhubarb on the finish. Pairs with sushi, sashimi and lighter meat dishes.
Rosé Wine
Price shown as 175ml glass / bottle.
Rosé, Les Bêtes Rousses, Pays d'Hérault
France. ABV 12%. Pale pink, fresh crushed summer fruits and a hint of citrus leaf. Dry and crisp with a long strawberry-laced finish.
Rioja Rosé, Marques de Reinosa
Spain. ABV 13%. Pale coloured with pears and citrus, herbs and toast, medium-bodied and crisp. Pairs with salmon dishes, sushi & sashimi.
Sake
Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Often mistakenly called a wine, it is in fact made in a two-step process closer to brewing beer, containing up to 18% alcohol. Price shown as 100ml glass / 250ml carafe / 720ml bottle where available.
Tasting Set
25ml each: Tsunami House Sake, Kimoto Junmai, Yuzushu Ume No Yado. Served cold.
Tsunami House Sake
Smooth and well balanced, gentle rice notes and a subtle touch of sweetness, clean dry finish. Enjoy slightly warmed or chilled.
Kimoto Junmai
Junmai, 65% polishing, 15% ABV. Complex Junmai made with the traditional Kimoto method. Matches chicken, pork and grilled fish. Enjoy slightly warmed or chilled.
Hanaizumi Roman 50 Edition Oashi Junmai Daiginjo
Junmai Daiginjo, 60% polishing, 16.5% ABV. Pear-like aroma. Complements full-flavoured dishes and works as an aperitif.
Yuzushu Ume No Yado
Yuzu flavoured sake, 8% ABV. Strong yuzu citrus flavour, balanced acidity, subtle sweetness. Chilled or on the rocks.
Umeshu Plum
Umeshu flavoured sake, 13% ABV. Infusing the finest plums from the Furusawa/Kishu region, traditional method with a hint of brandy. Chilled or on the rocks.
Taru Sake Kuromatsu Hakushika
300ml bottle. Junmai Taru, 70% polishing, 13.7% ABV. Aged in casks of Japanese Yoshino cedar (Taru), giving pleasant aroma and refreshing taste. Enjoy chilled or slightly warm.
Whisky & Rum Tasting Sets
25ml of each spirit.
Nikka Distillery Tasting Set
Nikka Coffey Grain (45%), Nikka Coffey Malt (45%) and Nikka From The Barrel (51%). All product of Japan.
Suntory Distillery Tasting Set
Toki Japanese Whisky (43%), Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve (43%) and Hibiki Japanese Harmony (43%). All product of Japan.
Rum Tasting Set
Diplomático Reserve Exclusive (40%, Venezuela), Goslings Bermuda Black (40%, Bermuda) and Kraken Black Spiced (40%, Trinidad).
Nikka Distillery
Served as 50ml.
Nikka From The Barrel
ABV 51.4%. Double-matured blend, big-boned and bursting with character, plenty of winter spice, toffee, caramel and vanilla.
Nikka Coffey Malt, Grain Whiskey
ABV 45%. Grain whiskey made mainly from corn in a continuous Coffey still. Corn notes, sweet and vibrant, lasting on the finish.
Suntory Distillery
Served as 50ml.
Toki Suntory Distilleries, Blended Whiskey
ABV 43%. Carefully selected whiskies from Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita. Silky with a subtly sweet and spicy finish.
Hakushu Distillers Reserve, Single Malt
ABV 43%. Pure and very clean, sweet lime, green fruits then a hint of smoke from peat. Light to the point of fragility.
Yamazaki Distillers Reserve, Single Malt
ABV 43%. A fresh and fruity whiskey, full of red fruit and a touch of sherry cask, with Mizunara (Japanese oak) matured whiskey in the mix.
Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Blended Whiskey
ABV 43%. A light, approachable and moreish blend with enticing notes of orange peel, sweet apricots, cinnamon and white chocolate.
Vodka
Served as 50ml.
Chekov Vodka
ABV 37.5%
Zubrowka Bison Grass
ABV 37.5%
Haku Vodka
ABV 40%
Grey Goose
ABV 40%
Gin
Served as 50ml.
Tanqueray Dry
ABV 41.3%
Roku Dry Gin
ABV 43%
Tanqueray Sevilla
ABV 41.3%
Tanqueray 10
ABV 47.3%
Tanqueray 0.00
ABV 0.00%
Beefeater 24
ABV 45%
Beefeater Pink
ABV 40%
Hendricks
ABV 41.4%
Whitley Neill Distiller's Cut
ABV 43%
Rum
Served as 50ml.
Bacardi Blanca
ABV 37.5%
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
ABV 40%
Kraken Spiced Rum
ABV 40%
Koko Kanu Coconut Rum
ABV 37.5%
Goslings Bermuda Dark Rum
ABV 40%
Wray & Nephew
ABV 63%
Diplomatico Reserva
ABV 40%
Abelha Cachaça
ABV 39%
Whiskey
Served as 50ml.
Nikka Days, Blended Whiskey
ABV 40%
Nikka Whiskey, Yoichi
ABV 43%
Monkey Shoulder
ABV 40%
Bulleit Bourbon
ABV 40%
Maker's Mark
ABV 45%
Tequila
Served as 50ml.
El Jimador Blanco
ABV 38%
El Jimador Reposado
ABV 38%
Mezcal, Monte Alban
ABV 40%
Brandy & Cognac
Served as 50ml.
Martell XO
ABV 40%. A luxurious blend of Grande Champagne and Borderies Cru with figs, peppercorns, sandalwood, blackcurrant, vanilla and cracked pepper.
Remy Martin VSOP
ABV 40%. Cognac fine champagne. Vanilla, dried apricot and candied pear, with hints of liquorice.
Hennessy VS
ABV 40%. Intense and fruity with oaky notes, grilled almonds and fresh grapes. Full-bodied finish with hazelnut and red berries.
Martell VS
ABV 40%
Beer
Draught shown as pint / half pint. Bottled is 330ml.
Asahi Super Dry — Draught
pint / half
Kirin Ichiban — Draught
pint / half
Asahi Super Dry — Bottle
ABV 5.2%, 330ml
Asahi Super Dry 0.0% — Bottle
Non-alcoholic, 330ml
Sapporo — Bottle
ABV 4.6%, 330ml
Kirin Ichiban — Bottle
ABV 5%, 330ml
Ciders
500ml bottle.
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime
ABV 4%
Old Mout Kiwi & Lime
ABV 4%
Kopparberg Alcohol-Free
ABV 0.05%
Liqueurs & Aperitifs
Served as 50ml.
Disaronno Amaretto
ABV 28%
Aperol Aperitif
ABV 11%
Campari
ABV 25%
Pisco
ABV 40%
Baileys, Irish Cream
ABV 17%
Mozart White Chocolate
ABV 15%
Frangelico
Hazelnut, ABV 20%
Amarulla Cream
ABV 17%
Chambord
ABV 16.5%
Rum Chata
ABV 15%
Grand Marnier
ABV 40%
Shots
Served as 25ml.
Baby Guinness
ABV 38%
Cazcabel Coffee Tequila
ABV 34%
Tequila Rose
ABV 15%
White Sambuca
ABV 38%
Black Sambuca
ABV 38%
Limoncello
ABV 32%
Soft Drinks & Water
Still Mineral Water
Sparkling Mineral Water
Coca Cola
Coke Zero
Diet Coke
Lemonade
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Slim Line Tonic Water
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale
Elderflower Tonic Water
Tomato Juice
Juices
Apple
Orange
Pineapple
Cranberry
Lychee
Iced Tea
Add popping boba for an extra £1 — passion fruit & strawberry pearls.
Tsunami Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Tsunami Pomegranate Iced Tea
Tea Served by Pot
Japanese Sencha Supreme
Silver Needle White Tea
Camomile Blossoms
Organic Peppermint Tea
Fresh Mint Tea
Blooming Tea Balls
Coffee & Hot Beverages
Decaff coffee available.
Espresso
Double Espresso
Americano
Macchiato
Double Macchiato
Latte
Matcha Latte
Tsunami Hot Chocolate

Indian Room
Indian Room is a long-established Balham dining room near the station, offering a calmer sit-down experience than a takeaway-led curry house. Its menu combines familiar regional styles with house dishes, and the kitchen says it roasts and grinds spices in house. Choose a shared theme such as tandoor and grills, slow-cooked lamb, or vegetables with bread and rice. Recent diners praise generous portions and attentive service, with occasional reports of delays at busy times.
Banjara chicken tikka is marinated with curd and green herbs before the tandoor, while saffron-spiced lamb chops give the grill more depth. Indian arancini and honey-chilli squid are playful starters, but a mixed starter is the simpler route when the table wants variety. For mains, chicken or lamb Kashmir uses a rich onion-and-tomato sauce; a chicken preparation with coconut milk and curry leaves moves towards South India, and lamb shank or biryani provides a slower, more aromatic option. Palak paneer, dal and seasonal vegetable sides keep the table balanced. Ask staff to tune heat and explain allergens because nuts, dairy, mustard and shared preparation areas appear throughout the menu.
Address: 59 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9EZ
Indian Room Menu
Accompaniments
Poppadom Basket with Chutneys
(plain or spicy)
Zeera Raita
Pomegranate and Cucumber Raita
Hara Bara Salad
Kachumber Onion Salad
Sharing Starters
Vegetarian Platter
Combination of starters including: samosa, aloo chop and onion bhaji
Non-Vegetarian Platter
Combination of starters including Sheek kebab, Zinga 65, Banjara Chicken Tikka
Kashmiri Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with saffron and spices, grilled in tandoor and served with chutney
Starter Plates
Seekh Kebab Kabuli
Mildly spiced minced lamb flavoured with ginger, garlic, coriander and ground spice
Indian Arancini
Cheese stuffed rice and lentil balls coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried and served with in-house mayo
Banjara Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in a mixture of curd and green herbs, grilled in the tandoor
Kurkuri Calamri
Deep fried Squid marinated with special in house spices served with meyo chatney
Zinga 65
Spicy butter fried jumbo prawn topped with onions, peppers and curry leaves
Prawn Puri
King prawns cooked with onions, peppers, fenugreek and other herbs, served on deep fried puri bread
Lamb Samosa
Folded parcels freshly made and filled with minced lamb and spices
Vegetable Samosa
Filo pastry filled with seasonal vegetables
Onion Bhaji
Sliced onion ball mixed with Bengal gram flours, spices and deep fried
Achari Paneer Tikka
Indian home-made cheese marinated in tamarind and exotic spices and herbs then grilled in the tandoor
Samosa Chaat
Samosa Mixed with chana masala chutney & spices
Adventurous Show Bites
Spring Chicken Lavabdar
Breast of chicken on the bone marinated and left overnight to absorb the flavours, then gently simmered in tomatoes, cheese, fenugreek and a creamy sauce (served with rice)
Lucknow Lamb Shank
Lamb on the bone cooked with a hint of mint and aromatic spice (subject to availability)
Jumbo King Prawn Chot Pota
Pan fried king prawns marinated with very spicy piri-piri masala, topped with flamed onions, chillies and curry leaves (served with rice)
Simply Indian
Chicken Tikka Masala
(Britain's favourite dish) Marinated chicken cooked in almonds, cream and masala sauce
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken marinated with fenugreek, garlic and ginger, cooked in a fairly hot sauce with onions, green chillies and peppers
Chicken Tikka Makhani
Chicken tikka simmered in tomato, butter, almond and a slightly sweet creamy sauce
Chicken Korma
A famous Mughal emperor dish cooked with roasted cashew nuts, cardamom, cinnamon and a touch of rose water, garnished with fresh cream
Chicken Chetinad
A South Indian dish cooked with coconut milk, curry leaves, onions, tomatoes and home made roasted spices
Karahi
A northwest frontier style of cooking using sliced peppers, tomatoes, ginger, chilli and coarsely crushed spices
Rogan Josh
Our most popular dish: tender chicken or lamb cooked in Kashmiri style in a rich onion and tomato based sauce
Dhansak
A Parsi dish from Western India cooked with coarsely crushed spices and lentils in a sweet and sour sauce
Adraki Lamb Bhuna
Tender lamb braised with brown onion, mint, ginger and fresh corriander.
Palak Gosht
Tender lamb cooked with spinach, herbs and spices
Coconut Lamb
Tender lamb cooked with home made spices, chopped onions curry leaves and hint of coconut
Biryani
Hyderabadi Kachi Biryani (Lamb)
Prepared with rice and served with a separate sauce
Murgh Dum Biryani (Chicken)
Prepared with rice and served with a separate sauce
All Time Favourites
Vindaloo
Cooked with potato, red chilli, ginger, black pepper and other ingredients that make this dish very hot
Madras
South Indian origin, a hot traditional dish cooked in gravy and a squeeze of lemon juice
Patia
A fairly spicy, sweet and sour Parsi dish
Sea Food
Goan Seafood Curry
Skinless salmon and prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk, curry leaves and mustard seeds
Kerala Fish Curry
Tilapia marinated in spices and gently cooked with mustard seeds and curry leaves
Bengal Jumbo Prawn Bhuna
King prawns cooked in Bengal style, with peppers, tomato, onions and coarsely crushed spices
Zinga Methi
Hyderabadi style king prawns with spring onion and fresh fenugreek leaves
Thali
Vegetarian Thali
Dal makhani, paneer makhani, aloo gobi, plain rice, naan, raita
Non-Vegetarian Thali
Chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, chicken tikka, pilau rice, naan, raita
Fish Thali
Mumbai fish curry, Bengal jumbo prawn bhuna, prawn curry, plain rice, chapati, raita
Tandoori
Chicken Shashlik
Marinated chicken cooked in our clay tandoor oven with grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers
Salmon Shashlik
Spiced salmon cooked in our clay tandoor oven with onions and bell peppers
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in a spiced yoghurt, cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served on the bone
Tandoori King Prawns
Mildly spiced, succulent king prawns cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served on a sizzler
Kashmiri Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated with saffron and aromatic spices, cooked in our clay tandoor oven and served with chutney
Nawabi Mixed Platter
Selection of our chef's special tandoori dishes served together
Rice and Bread
Plain Rice
Saffron Pilau Rice
Mushroom Rice
Lemon Rice with Cashew Nuts
Plain Naan
Keema Naan
Garlic and Coriander Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshwari Naan
Lachha Paratha
Vegetarian Mains
Ginger, Cauliflower and Broccoli
Florets of cauliflower and broccoli with onion, tomatoes and ginger crowned with yoghurt and honey
Paneer Makhani
Indian home-made cheese cooked in special tomato based sauce with roasted spices, butter and fenugreek
Paneer Chana Sag
Indian home-made cheese cooked with roasted spices and spinach
Kali Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered in tomato sauce and butter with a kiss of spices
Bengal Pumpkin
Fresh pumpkin with tomatoes, chopped onions, peppers and fenugreek
Vegetarian Sides
Palak Aloo
Fresh potato and spinach cooked in exotic spice
Achari Masala Baigan
Aubergine freshly cooked with onion and herbs
Chana Kabuli
Chickpeas cooked in butter with a kiss of spices
Bindi Bhaji
Fresh okra cooked to our own spices
Mattar Paneer
Cheese and peas cooked in a creamy sauce
Palak Paneer
Spinach and Indian home-made cheese
Dal Saag
Spinach and lentils cooked with a kiss of spices
Dal Tarka
Lentils cooked with roasted garlic
Aloo Gobi
Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in exotic spices
Mushroom Bhaji
Fresh mushrooms cooked with onions and spices
Soft Drinks
Coke / Diet Coke / Coke Zero
Sprite
Tonic Water
Soda Water
Mango Juice
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Mango Lassi
Salty Lassi
Red Wine
Marqués del Puente Nuevo Tempranillo, Garnacha | Spain
Viña Carrasco Merlot | Chile
Riscos Malbec | Chile
Hillville Road Shiraz | Australia
Oliver Maurice Cf4tes-du-Rhf4ne | Rhone
St Desir Pinot Noir | South of France
Beronia Rioja Tempranillo Joven | Spain
White Wine
Marqués del Puente Nuevo Sauvignon Blanc, Airen | Spain
Ombrellino Pinot Grigio Catarratto | Italy
Fernlands Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
Hillville Road Chardonnay | Australia
Baron de Baussac Viognier | South of France
Picpoul Plo d'Isable, Picpoul de Pinet | South of France
Wachau Federspiel Grfcner Veltliner | Austria
Rose Wine
Bel Canto Pinot Grigio Rose9 | Italy
Balade Romantique Rose9 | France
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco Bel Canto | Italy
Beer & Cider
Kingfisher 330ml
Kingfisher 660ml
Bombay Bicycle 330ml
Peacock Apple Cider
Kingfisher 0.0%
Spirits & Liquors
Gin
Vodka
Bacardi Rum
Malibu
Captain Morgan
Martini Bianco / Rosso
Johnie Walker Black Label
Bristol Cream
Campari
Pernod
Pimm's No.1
Southern Comfort
Jack Daniels

Pho Balham
Pho Balham is the practical all-rounder on Bedford Hill: casual enough for a quick bowl, organised enough for a family meal, and broad enough for diners avoiding meat or gluten. The branch keeps current booking and takeaway options. Pho is the focus, but salads, curries, wok-fried noodles, rice bowls and vermicelli give plenty of alternatives.
A bowl of brisket pho gives the broth time to show its depth, while steak with garlic adds a flash-fried Hanoi-style topping. The beef combination folds steak, brisket and meatballs into one bowl; tofu with mushrooms and the three-mushroom version give plant-led alternatives with a choice of broth. Start with summer rolls for freshness or crispy spring rolls for crunch, and consider baby squid or beef in betel leaf only if the table is sharing. Hot-and-spicy Hue-style soups provide a sharper route, and Vietnamese curry or wok-fried noodles suit anyone who does not want broth. Add herbs, chilli and sauces gradually so the kitchen’s base remains clear.
Address: 67–69 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9HA
Pho Balham Menu
Starters : mon khai vi
Spring rolls* Cha gio
crispy spring rolls served with lettuce & herbs to wrap & dip - choice of nuoc cham or peanut sauce
Summer rolls Goi cuon
fresh rice paper rolls with herbs, vermicelli & pickle - choice of nuoc cham or peanut sauce
Chicken wings Canh ga
seasoned, crispy chicken wings with sriracha
Pork & lemongrass meatballs Nem nuong
served with lettuce & herbs to wrap & dip - choice of nuoc cham or peanut sauce
Baby squid Muc chien gion
Tender fried baby squid with a salt, pepper & lime dip
Seafood spring roll* Nem hai san
large crispy spring roll of king prawn, crab & pork with nuoc cham dipping sauce
Beef betel Bo la lot
beef wrapped in betel leaves, with rice vermicelli sheets & nuoc cham
Vietnamese pancake Banh xeo
savoury crispy pancake with rice papers & herbs vg (evening only)
Morning Glory Rau muong xao
stir fried morning glory (water spinach) in garlic
Prawn crackers Banh phong tom / chay
prawn or prawn-less crackers with sweet chilli sauce
Stir fried Chinese leaf Cai thao xao
in soy sauce
Chicken salad Goi ga
shredded chicken salad with Asian herbs, peppers & a chilli ginger dressing
Vietnamese noodle soup : pho
Beef brisket Pho chin
tender beef brisket slow cooked in our broth
Steak Pho tai
thinly sliced steak
Beef combo Pho bo combo
steak, brisket & meatballs
Steak with garlic Pho tai lan
flash fried steak (Hanoi style)
Chicken Pho ga
breast meat in chicken broth
King prawns Pho tom
choice of broth: chicken or veggie
Tofu & button mushrooms Pho chay
choice of broth: chicken or veggie
3 Mushrooms Pho nam rom
enoki, shiitake & button mushroom - choice of broth: chicken or veggie
Brisket & mushroom Pho bo nam trung
brisket, enoki & button mushrooms, creamy egg yolk, in beef broth
Pho house Pho đac biet
king prawns, chicken & flash fried steak with garlic in beef broth
Hot & spicy
Hot & spicy chicken Bun ga Hue
Hot & spicy beef brisket Bun bo Hue
served with a chilli shrimp paste
Hot & spicy king prawn Bun tom Hue
Hot & spicy tofu & mushroom Bun chay Hue
Hot & spicy 3 mushrooms Bun nam rom Hue
with pak choi
Super Green
‘Super Green’
morning glory, green beans, pak choi, fresh lime & Thai basil in veggie broth
‘Spicy Green’
chicken, tofu or THIS isn't chicken, morning glory, green beans, pak choi, fresh lime & Thai basil in spicy veggie broth
Other noodle soups
Crab noodle soup Bun rieu
a Hanoi classic; vermicelli noodles in a rich tomato & crab broth with wafer thin steak & tofu, topped with fried shallots
Curry noodle Soup
The marriage of our classic Vietnamese Curry & a steaming bowl of noodle soup. Topped with a fresh herb salad & slices of red chilli. Served with pho or bun noodles

Knife Restaurant
Knife is a compact independent steakhouse on the Clapham and Brixton border, built around beef supplied by Lake District Farmers and a promise of serious steaks and Sunday roasts. The dark, brick-lined room and short service week make it a deliberate destination. The meat is the reason to visit, while sides and drinks can raise the final bill considerably.
Cuts change, so ask what has the best ageing, marbling and size that evening rather than arriving fixed on one name. Bavette gives a looser grain and deeper flavour, rib-eye brings more fat, and fillet trades intensity for tenderness. A shared steak can make sense when weights are large; confirm the size and total before ordering. Beef-dripping chips, creamed greens or a cheese-rich side complete the classic dinner, but one or two are enough. Sunday lunch is a separate strength, with roast meat, crisp potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, vegetables and gravy carrying equal weight. The sticky toffee pudding is a fitting finish if the main order has left room.
Address: 160 Clapham Park Road, London SW4 7DE
Knife Restaurant Menu
Snacks
Saddleback Pork Scratchings
Apple Sauce
Charcuterie
House Preserves
Starters
Herritage Tomato Salad (v)
Buffalo Mozzarella, Citrus Emulsion Pesto
Wye Valley Asparragus (v)
Preserved lemons, Pea Mousse & Crispy York...
Seared Hasting Mackerel
Hay Smocked Heritage Beetroots & Horseradish
Blowtorched Sardine
Smashed Turnip, Roasti Potato, Apple & Confit Lemon
Galloway Tartare
Apple, Sorrel & Charcoal Mayonnaise
Braised Longhorn Beef Shin
Crispy Bone Marrow, Chimichurri & Gherkins
Steaks
All of our beef is ethically sourced from industry leader, and master butchery Lake District Farmers
Bluegrey Sirloin
Holstein Beef Bavette
Belted Galloway Ribeye
Long Horn Fillet
Belted Galloway Cote Du Boeuf (To Share)
All of our sharing steaks are served with 2 sides and 1 sauce at your choice
Shorthorn Chateaubriand (To share)
All of our sharing steaks are served with 2 sides and 1 sauce at your choice
Mains
Slow Cooked Saddleback Pork Belly
Chargrilled Hispi Cabbage, Brunt Apple & Black Pudding
Shallot Tarte Tatin (v)
Spinach & Hazelnut Cream
Gilt Head Bream
New Potato & Pea Veloute
Sides
Grilled Padron Peppers (v)
Stinking Bishop Mac & Cheese (v)
Roasted Corn Crème Brûlée (v)
Roasted Mushrooms (v)
Creamed Spinach (v)
Chargrilled Cabbaage & Cappers (v)
Garlic & Parsley Frites (v)
Beef Dripping Chips
Potatoes Dauphinoise (v)
Sauces
Béarnaise (v)
Green Peppercorn
More Gravy
Desserts
New York Cheesecake
Champagne Rhubarb & Honeycomb Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Milk & Chocolate Ice cream, Honeycomb
Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)
Brown Sugar & Vanilla Ice Cream
Affogato (v)
Amaretto or Expresso
Sunday Roasts
Roasts are served every Sunday from 12 until 4.30pm. All of our Roasts are served with Rosemary & Thyme Roasted Potatoes, Slow Roasted Carrots and Red Onions, Honeyed Parsnip, Stinking Bishop Cauliflower Cheese, Kale and a Yorkshire Pudding
Rare Roast Belted Galloway Beef Rump
Herdwick Lamb Leg & Shoulder
Slow Cooked Saddleback Pork Belly
Roast Cumbrian Chicken
Stinking Bishop & Wild Mushroom Wellington (v)

The Pig’s Head
The Pig’s Head is an independent farm-to-fork pub in Clapham Old Town. The kitchen works primarily with regenerative farms, butchers much of its meat on site and changes the menu around what arrives. A proper bar and serious dining room make it useful for groups split between a roast, carefully cooked fish and a vegetable-led main.
A current daily menu might begin with pig’s-head croquettes and prune ketchup, buttermilk-fried chicken with malt-vinegar treacle, or beef tartare sharpened with miso. Main courses move with supply: monkfish can arrive with fennel, bisque and sea herbs, while grilled aubergine may be paired with mushroom and buckwheat. Tuesday pie nights put slow-cooked beef, lamb, chicken or mushrooms under pastry, and Sunday roasts range across pork, lamb, beef and sharing cuts with potatoes, greens, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and no-waste cauliflower cheese. Because the menu changes daily, book the occasion rather than one exact dish and check the live board before travelling.
Address: 87 Rectory Grove, London SW4 0DR
The Pig's Head Menu
Snacks
Homemade sourdough focaccia & whipped brown butter
V
House marinated olives
Ve
Spiced pea & broad bean hummus on homemade sourdough toast
Ve
Potato rosti, curing rebels pork jowl, aioli & guindilla pepper
Paddock Farm pig’s head croquettes, prune ketchup & dining room pickles
Starters
Somerset Saxon buttermilk fried chicken, malt vinegar treacle glaze & earl grey tea yoghurt
Heritage tomato carpaccio, sumac & oregano
Ve
Tempura Vale of Evesham courgette flower, house ricotta, honey & thyme
V
“Aurox” beef tartare, miso creme & potato crisps
Line caught curried Cornish mackerel pâté, grilled focaccia & basil
Mains
Grilled & glazed Aubergine, tofu emulsion, shimeji, maitake & buckwheat
Ve
Little Mill Farm lamb shepherd’s pie
BBQ Little Mill Farm Tamworth pork, ‘nduja, pickled tomato, spring onion & pak choi
Cornish monkfish, fennel, bisque, orange & sea herbs
45-day aged “Aurox” Hereford sirloin, café de Paris butter, Clearwater Farm salad & beef dripping chips
To share
limited availability
Somerset Saxon chicken, leek & mushroom pie for 2 to share
puff pastry top, Clearwater Farm salad, glazed carrots & chicken salt chips
Little Mill Farm lamb neck, saddle & loin
courgette, confit garlic labneh, runner beans & lamb sauce to share
650g 45-day aged “Aurox” Hereford tomahawk on the bone for 2 to share
beef jus, café de Paris butter, Clearwater Farm salad & beef dripping chicken salt chips
Sides
Beef dripping chicken salt chips
Herb salted chips
Ve
Grilled baby gem, Caesar dressing & chicken skin
Glazed carrots, black garlic & soft herbs
V
Clearwater Farm salad, mustard & cabernet sauvignon dressing
Ve
Desserts
Greengage Eton mess
V
70% dark chocolate mousse, rum candied hazelnuts & feuilletine
V
Amaretto Myatts Farm cherries, blackcurrant sorbet & amaretti biscuits
V or Ve
Sticky toffee pudding, whiskey toffee sauce & condensed milk ice-cream
V
Tunworth cheese, orange chutney & Miller’s crackers
Sunday Roasts
All roasts served with roasted potatoes, seasonal greens, honey caramel glazed carrots, stumpy, Yorkshire pudding, gravy & a side of our no-waste cauliflower cheese to share
BBQ aubergine, runner beans, pak choi & trimmings
V or Ve
Wellington of fermented mushrooms & beets, wild mushrooms & trimmings
V or Ve
Roasted belly & pulled shoulder of Little Mill Farm Tamworth pork, crackling & Bramley apple sauce
Roast leg of John Taysom’s Hebridean lamb
45-day aged Lyons Hill Farm “Aurox” Hereford beef rump cap
Sharer Roasts
All roasts served with roasted potatoes, seasonal greens, honey caramel glazed carrots, stumpy, Yorkshire pudding, gravy & a side of our no-waste cauliflower cheese to share
Crown of Somerset Saxon chicken from Lyons Hill Farm for 2 to share
Slow cooked overnight beef brisket for 2 to share
Pig’s Head sharing roast
Somerset Saxon chicken, “Aurox” Hereford beef rump cap, Little Mill pork belly, stuffing & Paddock Farm pigs in blankets for 2 to share. Add lamb for 7.50 per person.
Sunday Extras
Extra Yorkshire pudding
V
Greens
V
Roast potatoes
Honey carrots
V
Stuffing
Sunday Desserts
Greengage Eton mess
V
70% dark chocolate mousse, rum candied hazelnuts & feuilletine
V
Amaretto Myatts Farm cherries, blackcurrant sorbet & amaretti biscuits
V or Ve
Sticky toffee pudding, whiskey toffee sauce & condensed milk ice-cream
V
Pedro Ximenez ‘affogato’ – vanilla ice cream & PX sherry
V or Ve
Tunworth cheese, orange chutney & Miller’s crackers
Low & No
Cherry Sour
Everleaf Mountain, Lyre’s Italian Orange, orange & lemon (0% abv)
Lemon Drizzle
Seedlip Spice botanical gin, lemon juice & sugar syrup (0% abv)
Mountain High
Everleaf Mountain, Elderflower & apple (0% abv)
Italian Spritz
Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Botivo, Saicho Sparkling tea & Soda (0% abv)
Dessert Wine, Port & Sherry
50ml | Bottle
Sauternes I'Ilot de Haut Bergeron, Bordeaux France
A succulent wine with sweet flavour of tinned pineapple & fresh acidity. 37.5cl.
Barriques d’Or St Albert Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, Cuvee Magnus, France 2016
Succulent, sweet, ripe cantaloupe & pineapple flavours alongside a super refreshing acidity. 75cl.
NV `Dona Antónia` 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, Ferreira, Douro Portugal
Sweet, caramel & nutty aromas translate to hints of toffee on the palate. 75cl.
LBV Port Sandeman, Douro Portugal 2018
Light cocoa, spicy notes & a slightly stony finish. 75cl.
After Dinner Drinks
Amaro Montenegro
23% abv
Saliza Amaretto
28% abv
Two Stacks Irish Cream
17.5% abv (50ml)
House Limoncello
18.8% abv
Coffee & Tea
Americano
Cappuccino
Espresso
Flat White/ Latte
Gin
25ml
58 & Co London Dry
37.5% abv
58&Co Apple & Hibiscus
40% abv
Brixton, London Dry
42% abv
Arbikie Nadar Climate Positive Gin
43% abv
Bourbon & Whisky
25ml
Aberlour A’Bunadh’ Cask Strength
61% abv
Benriach The Smoky 12yr Speyside Single Malt
46% abv
Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2013
50% abv
Bowmore 18 Year Old
43% abv
Draught
Lucky Saint
0.5% abv
Amstel
5% abv
Aspalls Cyder
4.5% abv
Our Classic Cocktails
Aperitivo Spritz
47AD Prosecco, Doppelgänger aperitivo & soda
Espresso Martini
58 Distillery vodka with coffee liqueur, double espresso & creme de cacao. Prefer it with mezcal? Swap the vodka for our Dangerous Don Mezcal for an extra £2.
Gin Martinez
Haymans Gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur & whiskey barrel bitters

Megan’s Clapham Old Town
Megan’s Clapham Old Town combines all-day dining with a fairy-lit room that fills quickly for weekend brunch and celebrations. The food takes its cues from the Eastern Mediterranean, and the atmosphere matters almost as much as any plate. It suits friends, families and dog owners. Feedback is broad rather than uniformly exceptional, so focus on sharing, grilled dishes and generous brunch plates.
Menus change with the daypart. Earlier visits can revolve around eggs, flatbreads, shakshouka-style dishes, salads and sweet brunch choices, while evenings are better built around dips, bread and food from the grill. Buttermilk-fried chicken, Turkish cheese fondue and a trio of dips make easy openers. Lamb-and-beef kofte, chicken shish and an oyster-mushroom shish give a mixed table parallel mains, while arayes place a crisp bread shell around meat or a mushroom, halloumi and feta filling. Add tabbouleh, pickles or a seasonal salad to cut through the richer dishes. For a quieter conversation, visit outside peak brunch and late Friday or Saturday sessions.
Address: 55–57 The Pavement, London SW4 0JQ
Megan's Clapham Old Town Restaurant Menu
Bowls
Chicken & Avocado Caesar
In a labneh dressing with croutons.
Chicken & Avocado Caesar
Tossed in a labneh caesar dressing with crispy pita chips
Mezze Bowl
Falafel, harissa hummus, tabbouleh, roasted red peppers, olives & ...
Mezze Bowl
Green chickpea falafel, harissa hummus, cherry tomato, parsley & red onion bulgur tabbouleh, cooked & diced beetroot in a red wine vinegar, crispy onions, pomegranate, tahini & hand-stretched flatbread. This dish is inspired by our mezze plates; A healthier & lighter mezze.... 895 kcal
Small Plates
Starters and snacks
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
with homemade date bbq sauce
Blistered Padron Peppers
Tossed in olive oil & Maldon sea salt
Blistered Padron Peppers
Falafel & Hummus
with fresh green zhug
Harissa Hummus & Flatbread
Spiced harissa hummus served with hand-stretched flatbread
Open Posh Lamb Doner
Overnight braised lamb shoulder w/ feta & pistachio on a flatbread with harissa hummus, pickled red cabbage & fresh green zhug. N 1095 kcal
Open Chicken Kebab
Chargrilled chicken thigh with homemade piri piri, harissa hummus, pickled veg & garlic yoghurt on a flatbread. This is Sercan’s take on a classic chicken shawarma kebab. We use marinated chicken thigh & serve on a hand stretched flatbread.... 985 kcal
Double Open Chicken Kebab
Open Grilled Halloumi Kebab
Grilled halloumi, fresh green zhug, harissa hummus, garlic yoghurt & pickled red cabbage on a flatbread. Sercan’s take on a classic kebab w/ hand stretched flatbread & halloumi.... 1050 kcal
Open Plant Based 'Lamb' Kebab
Charred plant based ‘lamb’, garlic coconut ‘yoghurt’, fresh green zhug, harissa hummus & pickled red cabbage on a hand stretched flatbread. 870 kcal
Mains
Deconstructed shakshouka kebabs in tomato sauce & grills
Arayes Pita Burger & Fries
Middle Eastern take on a burger; pita stuffed with spicy beef & lamb
Grilled Spicy Chicken w/ Mixed Leaf Salad and Fries or Tabbouleh...
585 kcal
Grilled Spicy Chicken w/ Mixed Leaf Salad and Fries or Tabbouleh
Marinated & grilled chicken thigh served with a mixed leaf salad & either fries or tabbouleh. Topped with pomegranate seeds & pickled red cabbage. The tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad with bulgur wheat & parsley. To be classed as a tabbouleh salad, the ratio of herbs in at least equal to the amount of bulgur wheat. It is very herby (as you would expect), with lots of lemon juice....
Sides
Tabbouleh
Middle Eastern salad with bulgur wheat & parsley. To be classed as a tabbouleh salad, the ratio of herbs in at least equal to the amount of bulgur wheat. It is very herby (as you would expect), with lots of lemon juice. 180 kcal
Mixed Leaf, Avocado & Fennel
Mixed leaves, avocado, fennel and radish with a red wine vinegar dressing... 230 kcal
Za'atar Tenderstem Broccoli
Charred tenderstem broccoli with za'atar oil
Sweets
Tasty and indulgent desserts
Basque Cheesecake
Burnt cheesecake with a gooey centre
Basque Cheesecake
Gluten Free Brownie
Gooey chocolate brownie, made in house by our talented chefs... 720 kcal
Nutella Sea Salt Cookie
Our signature large chewy cookie, filled with Nutella and sprinkled with Maldon sea salt. Made fresh in house by our talented chefs.
Carrot Cake. N.
Slice of carrot cake
Orange & Almond Cake. N
Slice of orange & almond olive oil cake
Pumpkin Loaf. VG.
Slice of gooey vegan pumpkin & coconut loaf 438 kcal
Lemon & Rosemary Cake. DF. N.
Slice of lemon & rosemary olive oil cake 439 kcal
Baklava
Traditional Turkish dessert: crispy filo pastry, layered with syrup & nuts

Sorella Clapham
Sorella brings an Amalfi-coast influence to a rustic room just off Clapham High Street. From Robin Gill’s team, its meals move through cicchetti, antipasti, pasta and a larger main without becoming formal. Guides praise the handmade pasta and arancini, although recent diners are divided on pace, booking handling and value. Reserve ahead and treat the menu as a seasonal snapshot.
Truffle arancini and Sorella’s focaccia are natural first orders. Antipasti may pair beetroot with gorgonzola, pear and walnut, or duck-liver mousse with caramelised onion and crostini. Pasta is the heart of the menu: tagliatelle can bring mushrooms, celeriac, pancetta and truffle; pappardelle may carry a slow venison ragù; and smoked-ricotta agnolotti provides a lighter contrast. Mussel linguine with ’nduja has more heat. Larger plates such as monkfish, pork chop or beef are best shared after pasta, with greens or polenta alongside. Finish with a chocolate cremoso or seasonal tart, and ask what has changed since the online sample before ordering.
Address: 148 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6BX
Sorella Clapham Menu
CICCHETTI
Porcini mushroom arancini
£5.5 (4p)
"Carbonara" arancini
£6 (2p)
Beef rump tartare crostini
£6.5 (2p)
ANTIPASTI
Marinated Nocellara olives
£4
Sorella’s focaccia & olive oil
£5
Prosciutto San Daniele
£12
House-made ricotta, roasted grapes & pangrattato
£8
Bitter leaf salad, Gorgonzola, pear & walnut
£10
Tuscan pork & chestnut terrine, fennel & apple
£11
PASTA
Spaghetti, pork & fennel ragu
£17.5
Tagliatelle, Dorset clams & Datterini tomatoes
£17.5
Ricotta agnolotti, wild mushrooms & salsa verde
£17
Gnocchi, Delica pumpkin & sage
£17
CONTORNI
Crispy potatoes, confit garlic & parmesan
£6.5
Mixed leaf salad & anchovy dressing
£5
DOLCI
Tiramisu
£8.5
Dark chocolate cremoso, orange & hazelnuts
£9
Vanilla gelato affogato
£7 (add a shot of Amaretto £3)

Balham Social
Balham Social sits by the station and turns Indian cooking into a flexible neighbourhood format: street-food snacks, tandoor dishes, curries, grills and cocktails in a bright room. A strong order mixes one chaat or dumpling, one item from the grill and a curry or dal, showing crisp, smoky and slow-cooked textures without burying the table under similar sauces.
Chicken momo with smoked tomato chutney and keema pav make good shared starts; lamb chops, tandoori salmon, gunpowder prawns and the mixed grill bring the clearest charcoal flavour. Grilled octopus with sweet potato and asparagus extends the menu beyond familiar curry-house choices. For mains, palak paneer and house black dal offer depth without meat, while butter-based or tomato-led curries can be matched with naan, rice or biryani. Ask staff which specials are genuinely seasonal and how much heat each dish carries. The room is well suited to groups, but booking helps at weekend dinner and lets the restaurant prepare for allergies or vegan diners.
Address: Unit 2, Station Parade, Balham High Road, London SW12 9AZ
Balham Social Menu
Veg Starters
Dahi Sevpuri (D)(G)
A crispy puff pure stuffed with spicy potatoes and topped with yogurt, assorted chutney.Dairy - Gluten
Vada Pav (G) (D)
Fried Potato Dumplings in Soft Bun, An Indian Spices....
Pav Bhaji (D) (G)
Mashed vegetables with hot buttered buns.Dairy - Gluten
Vegetable Samosa (G)
Homemade triangles of light, crisp, filo pastry stuffed with fresh vegetables.Gluten
Chilli Paneer (D) (G)
Diced of paneer, spring onion, peppers, chilli garlic sauce.Dairy - Gluten
Samosa Chaat (D) (G)
Masala chana, Punjabisamosa with mint, tamarind, and sweet yogurt chutney.Dairy - Gluten
Aloo Tikki (D) (G)
Spicy chana, crispy potato cake with assorted chutneys.Dairy
Onion & Potato Bhajias (D)
Classic Indian Finger Food
Social Bhel (N) (D) (G)
Toasted corn, puffed rice blended with assorted chutneys.Contain Nuts
Mango Chana Chaat
Chickpeas, Red Onion,Green Chilli< Fresh Lime Juice with Mango Twist.Dairy - Gluten
Malai Broccoli (D)
Fresh Broccoli, Cheese, Cardamom Powder.
Veg Platter (D) (M) (G)
Grilled paneer, veg samosa, broccoli, Soya chap.Dairy - Mustard
Grilled Paneer (D)
Grilled cottage cheese with peppers.Dairy
Crispy Chilli Cauliflower
Batter-coated crispy chilli cauliflower with chillies, salt and pepper
Delhi Papdi Chaat(D)(G)
Fried Flour Cracker with Spicy Potatoes and ChickPea,topped with yogurt, assorted Chutneys
Mains
Chicken Tikka Masala (D)
Butter Chicken (D)
Paneer Butter Masala (D)
Social Chicken Curry
Palak Paneer (D)
Dal
Drinks
Cobra
Guinness micro draught (pint)
Madri
Social house lager
Brewdog IPA

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana – Clapham Common
Rudy’s serves Neapolitan-style pizza in a relaxed room by the Common. Each branch makes dough daily, proves it over roughly twenty-four hours and cooks it rapidly at high temperature, producing a soft centre and airy, charred rim. Dine in if texture matters. The focused menu works for families, groups and an unfussy date, with vegetarian and vegan paths available.
Marinara is the cleanest test of San Marzano tomato, garlic, oregano, basil and olive oil; Margherita adds fior di latte and cheese while keeping the balance simple. Carni layers three types of salami for a saltier, fuller pizza. Triple Pepperoni adds stracciatella and chilli honey, while Portobello uses mushroom, oregano and garlic oil and can work especially well as a white pizza. The ’nduja ortolana combines heat with tenderstem broccoli, olives, mushrooms and rocket pesto, with a vegan version available. One pizza per person is the usual rhythm, but share a salad if the table wants contrast, and discuss allergies because the open kitchen handles flour continuously.
Address: 15 The Pavement, London SW4 0HY
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common Menu
Featured items
Triple Pepperoni
San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, Napoli pepperoni, British pepperoni, Calabrian pepperoni, chilli honey
Rudy's for Two
Choose any two pizzas, a starter, two dips and two soft drinks. Swap out your soft drinks for two bottles of Peroni Red for £5.
Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, parmesan and e.v olive oil.
Pizza, Drink and Dessert
Any pizza, a tiramisu and soft drink of your choice. Upgrade to two bottles of Peroni Red for £5.
Meal Deal
Bringing the best of Rudy's together for your Napoli night in.
Rudy's for Two
Choose any two pizzas, a starter, two dips and two soft drinks. Swap out your soft drinks for two bottles of Peroni Red for £5.
Rudy's for Four
Choose any four pizzas, a starter, 3 dips and four soft drinks. Swap out your soft drinks for four bottles of Peroni Red for £10.
Pizza Specials
Borghese
White truffle cream base, fior di latte, Grana Padano, Trentino Speck DOP (smoked prosciutto), organic chestnut + portobello mushrooms roasted in olive oil, wild black garlic + Calabrian oregano
The Genovese
Genovese basil pesto base, mozzarella di bufala, Kalamata olives + Dominus Vesuviano tomatoes marinated in mint, sea salt + cracked black pepper.
Settebello
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte + Grana Padano base, Tuscan finocchiona (fennel salami), crispy Emilia-Romagna pancetta, portobello mushrooms + chilli flakes. Finished with toasted pine nuts + fresh basil
Pizzas
Authentic, traditional, and representing a true taste of Napoli, most of our pizzas have been on the menu since the very first Rudy's opened in Ancoats, Manchester in 2015.
Triple Pepperoni
San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, Napoli pepperoni, British pepperoni, Calabrian pepperoni, chilli honey
Margherita
San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, parmesan and e.v olive oil.
Doppia Mozzarella
Deluxe Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes, double mozzarella, finished with Grana Padano after the cook.
Marinara (VE)
San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil and e.v olive oil.
Portobello - White
White Base with Fior di latte mozzarella, mushrooms, basil, oregano, parmesan, garlic oil, sea salt.
Calabrese
San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, spicy n'duja sausage that melts into the pizza, basil, e.v.o.o & parmesan.
Salsiccia
Portobello
Porchetta
Side Salads
Caesar Salad
Baby Gem Lettuce, Caesar Dressing. Rosemary & Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Shavings & Chives
Caprese Piccola
Dips
Garlic Aioli
Dolce
Tiramisu
Final Thoughts
Start with the occasion before choosing a cuisine. Trinity is the clear special-occasion destination; Knife suits diners who want beef and a compact, purposeful menu. Tsunami and Sorella reward a sharing table willing to order across several sections, while The Pig’s Head is strongest when seasonality and British pub cooking matter. In Balham, Pho provides the easiest flexible meal and Indian Room the more traditional sit-down dinner. Balham Social works for a lively group, Megan’s for an all-day gathering, and Rudy’s for pizza with the fewest complications.
Check the current menu and opening pattern before booking, especially where dishes change daily or service runs only a few days each week. Confirm weights and totals for large steaks, ask about the heat of Indian dishes, and tell staff about allergies. The best choice is the restaurant whose pace, format and cooking fit the meal you want that day.