Pepper Tree

It’s difficult to linger for long in this bright, bustling little Thai canteen, where Clapham’s young professionals rub shoulders along tightly packed benches & tables. Generous portions of steaming pad thai noodles, spicy stir-fries & curries of dependable if not dazzling quality are served within minutes from the busy open kitchen by efficient, fast-moving staff. Unless there is a wait for a table (booking is not permitted), customers can expect to be in & out within an hour – worth remembering if you’re off for an evening at the nearby cinema or in one of the high street’s lively bars. Prices, including those on a suitably no-frills wine list, won’t weigh you down either.