Peckham Bazaar (Peckham)

• If a handful of extra stops on the tube is all that's stopping you from experiencing the wonder that is a meal at Apollo Banana Leaf
• The team behind Peckham Bazaar are mates of mine
• So exciting is what's on offer
• Well seasoned and gently vinegary with a great soft yolk
• White taramasalata is impressive
• Carrots and radishes were all seasoned and oiled and treated with the utmost respect
• That sides aren't ever an afterthought every element is lavished with attention
• Or how utterly addictive the pomegranate and orange glaze on the quail was (crunchy and sweet
• I feel sorry for you if you go to Peckham Bazaar and any of the above are unavailable
• One of the joys of visiting a place like this is not knowing exactly what you'll be eating there's no signature dish
• Trust me this is food that's worth travelling
• People have been raving about it so I was only too happy to book when Lee &
• The first thing you will see is head chef John Gionleka cooking up a storm over an open fire on the terrace outside
• Peckham Bazaar only took off a couple of months ago as John was previously running it as a daytime deli
• There wasn't much passing trade so he concocted some more adventurous dishes and opened the restaurant as a popup I believe it is now permanent
• We decided to trust them and order pretty much everything on the menu with the Mediterranean Red Mullet from the specials board as there were 5 fish and 5 of us
• I felt that the starters were almost stronger than the mains
• Along with the Grilled Rabbit which was cooked to perfection
• They were amused that I tweeted a picture of their toilets before anything about the food it was a funky design
• The housing pattern on the walls of the main room was also eye catching
• In fact I don't come to Peckham for much at all with previous visit having been for the Kerb streetfood market popup and Forzawin
• On this night we started with the courgette fritters with kohlrabi &
• Orange and white cabbage salad which were both fantastic and had a delicious smoky coating which can only be achieved with charcoal cooking
• Mains we turned to the specials board which I also recommend you do because what's on offer there is truly special even if on the face of it
• Peckham Bazaar are very good at underselling their dishes so even something which sounds ordinary is probably amazing)
• The dish of braised lamb shoulder and leg was heavenly with meat literally falling off bone with little effort
• What they don't advertise is that the dish is served with a tasty provolone cheese and chard gratin which
• The grilled marinated quail served with game pilaff
• Harissa and green beans was also ordered and again was a winner
• We thought dessert was unnecessary but made the mistake of looking at the menu where the baklava
• This thought was confirmed with the first bite and the dish didn't last many more after that
• It's hard for me now to think of Peckham and not immediately associate it with the Peckham Bazaar
• A fantastic place in the middle of suburb with a menu which is as unassuming as its surroundings yet with flavour that will rival anyone
• Great mix of meat and veg so should suit any requirements and leave all pleased with their selections

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