There is a crunching cold that oppresses London over winter. There’s still so much we can do, but the shivers that run through our bodies will us home from the moment we leave the door. Dreaming about getting abroad, especially after two years of not being able to travel, is one way to warm ourselves up to get through these icy months. Though we’ve found a better way to warm you up this winter, turning those fantasies to reality by tasting your way around the world without having to step foot outside of South London.
The Rosemary
178 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 5AA
The Rosemary is the nearest you can get to the streets of Budapest without leaving London. From the outside it is a stunning venue, adjourned with a beautiful array of flowers and herbs. Once you’re sat down you can try one of the many Hungarian craft beers they have to offer, if you use your South London Club Card you will get 10% off the craft beers all the time and you will get 10% off your choice of their unrivalled range of Hungarian dishes between Tuesday and Thursday! The only problem will be what to order because their menu is so appetizing that you’ll want to try it all! It is made even better by their dedication to locally sourced, healthy, organic foods. Much of their produce is grown on their own farm in South East London and they sell ingredients they have produced themselves for you to have a try yourself once you’re hooked on Hungarian cuisine!
Amigos
25-27 Bagshot Street, Walworth, SE17 2QW
Amigos are a family run restaurant who celebrate Colombian excellence with their incredible foods. They have a heavenly array of delicacies designed and perfected in Colombia and Latin America, but also specialise in Spanish foods with scrumptious tapas and paella options! If you go between Tuesday and Thursday you can get 20% off using your South London Club Card. Adored by locals of Walworth and the local Latin American community in equal measure, this restaurant has a heart-warming community feel that will leave you feeling like you’ve found a second home! Once you give it a go, you’ll fall in love with the exquisite flavours of Latin American food and definitely be back at Amigos, or even following them to the Blue Latino Market in Bermondsey where they and other Latinx vendors frequent!
The King & I
41 Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3QY
In Beckenham you will find a hidden gem, but once you try it you will realise it is truly the jewel of Thai cuisine in London. They are the self-acclaimed most authentic Thai restaurant in London. The King & I was established over 30 years ago and have been dedicated to their mission of serving authentic, traditional Thai food ever since. You’d expect such a revered restaurant to demand a premium but they are committed to bringing their unmatched excellence to everyone by staying affordable, though you can make it even more affordable by getting 10% off with your South London Club Card. This restaurant is conveniently located just a short walk from Elmers End Station, you’ll quickly be transported away from the bustle of London and find yourself relaxing in their warm and welcoming restaurant.
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Ting ‘N’ Ting
Unit 2 Merton Abbey Hills, Watermill Way, SW19 2RD
Could there be anything better to warm yourself from Britain’s bitter breeze than with the heat and vibrancy of the Caribbean? And there’s nowhere better to go than the pinnacle of Caribbean food in London: Ting ‘N’ Ting! They have won multiple prestigious awards, delivering mind-blowing tastes to customers since 2002, under the stewardship of founder, Chef Garfield Davidson. In the early noughties he won multiple cooking shows and was a distinguished guest chef in multiple Grenadian restaurants. He serves an array of mouth-watering, authentic Caribbean dishes for what will always feel like a bargain, especially with 10% off using your South London Club Card. Ting ‘N’ Ting is the perfect place to eat those winter blues away!
DeJa Vu Morden
20-22 Abbotsbury Road, Morden, SM4 5LQ
One stop further South on the Northern Line than our last entry and you’ll find yourself walking distance from a wonderful Romanian restaurant. Due to the quality and local love for the restaurant DeJa Vu Morden, Restaurant Romanesc, have expanded since changing their name from ‘Time in Ro’, now covering two store fronts! Their growth is a testament to their delicious dishes, each part of their menu highlights the variance and brilliance of Romanian cuisine! Make sure to have a close look through their list of traditional dishes, including Sarmalute Sarmale, Romania’s national dish! When you go, make sure to bring your South London Club Card to get 15% off Monday to Thursday and 5% off Friday to Sunday!
Legacy
53 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, SE5 0EZ
For some of the finest examples of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean food South London has to offer, head to Legacy in Camberwell! They take pride in delivering excellence to their customers both through their food and service. The air hangs with enticing aromas that will soon have you coming back intent to work your way through the menu at your new regular haunt! Their specialties like their legacy fish and plantain will have you in food heaven. Equally enticing is the 15% discount you can get with your South London Club Card! Despite how unbelievably tasty West African cuisine is, it often goes underappreciated in London, so make sure to pay Legacy a visit and show them some love!
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Malaysian Deli
338 Brockley Road, Lewisham, SE4 2BT
A former star pop-up, this deli and restaurant has taken residence in Brockley. Just a short walk from Crofton Park station, and a slightly longer walk from Brockley station, this Malaysian spot has become a fan favourite and rightfully so! With 10% off using a South London Club Card, it won’t be long until you are a fan too! Whether you just want a quick drink stop, a place to take the family, or a romantic sit-down evening meal, this is the place for you. You can pop in for a Teh Tarik tea, get the bird’s nest resembling Roti Sarang Burung for your little ones on their Sunday morning brunches, or be guided by the friendly staff as to which main to try this time, all in this relaxing restaurant!
Chicha
22 Loampit Hill, Lewisham, SE13 7SW
Chica’s goal is to transport you to Peru. From the second that you enter that door, to the moment you leave they achieve it! Everything from the precisely curated art, by esteemed Peruvian artist Elliot Tupac, that covers their walls, through the luscious lists of food and cocktails is designed to show you the majesty of Peruvian culture. They recommend two or three small plates and one large plate per person, which, if you’re willing to share the joys on your plates, can give you a great show of the beautiful tastes across their menu! Each bite is a party that, together, will leave you feeling like you’ve explored the Amazon basin to Machu Picchu, flown across the Nazca Lines, and traversed across the Andes! Chica is an absolute must!
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Sapporo Ichiban
13 Catford Broadway, Lewisham, SE6 4SP
In a recent article we spoke about a restaurant serving Nikkei food (hyperlink to the Date Night Article) which is a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. With just one short bus ride, you can follow your trip to Chica with the other half of Nikkei food by visiting Sapporo Ichiban! It is an interesting restaurant with various seating options including an area for you to try Seiza, the traditional Japanese floor seating method that aids blood flow to the stomach to help digestion while eating! Their food is excellent and they have an extensive, authentic range of it, with as much fish and meat as you could dream of! Use your South London Club Card to get 10% off orders over £15. Eating here really highlights the versatility and brilliance of Japanese food!
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Saigon Foods
24 Catford Broadway, Catford, SE4
It takes a minimum of five hours to get from Japan to Vietnam. Save the hassle and go to Catford where you only have to walk a minute along the broadway to eat between the two! A family restaurant, those at Saigon Foods have toiled for years to find the perfect blend of spices and herbs for everything they have to offer! The result has been a superb display of authentic Vietnamese food. Whatever you want: soup, noodles, rice, or spice - Saigon Foods is the place for you! As well as their passion for uniquely Vietnamese flavours, they have a passion for local, celebrating Catford and other local businesses! With their love for local, it’s no wonder that you can get 5% off orders over £15 with your South London Club Card.
Saray
21-23 Norwood Road, Herne Hill, SE24 9AA
Handily just a few minutes walk from Herne Hill station. Turkish food may be easy to find in London, but is extremely difficult to find at the quality that Saray offers! No kebab house has the ambiance that Saray’s traditional yet chic interior possesses. However nice the venue is, the food will steal the spotlight. An incredible array of strong flavours intertwine flawlessly with their high quality meats and vegan mixes. 10% off is available between Monday and Thursday if you use your South London Club Card. Evolved over centuries, from the birth of the Turks in central Asia, through the Ottomans to the meeting point of Europe and Asia, influenced by Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Med, and now finally to you in South London, preserved by Saray.
Senzala Creperie
41-42 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8PS
By a political quirk, Brazil and France may share a border due to the French overseas territory of French Guiana, but their culinary delights seem as detached from one another as possible! The inventive crew of Senzala Creperie have bridged that gap with their original blend of Brazilian flavours in French crepes! Whatever your dietary needs, you won’t have to miss out on the sumptuous flavours of Brazil because they have a comprehensive range of gluten-free and vegan options! With their sweet and savoury options, there is something for everyone. A little something extra for you is the 10% off you can get with your South London Club Card! They really care about honouring their Brazilian heritage, their name Senzala was the word used for Brazilian slave houses, and is thus an ode and tribute to the enslaved folk in Brazil during the 16th and 19th centuries who were the original developers of much of the Brazilian culture.
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