Rice Paddy

You'll find Rice Paddy operating out of The White Horse on Peckham Rye—a neighbourhood that's quietly become one of South London's most interesting food spots. This isn't fine dining theatre; it's the sort of place where they've clearly got strong opinions about their curry pastes and they're not afraid to use them. The setup means you're eating proper Southeast Asian food in a pub environment, which somehow works brilliantly. It's the kind of spot locals actually return to, judging by the ratings, because the food's genuine and the whole thing feels refreshingly low-key. Peckham's been on a proper food journey lately, and Rice Paddy slots in nicely alongside the area's independent restaurants and bars.