Ganapati in Peckham

[Fabricio the Guido]

Had a lovely meal in there the other day, has anyone else visited this fine establishment ? Did you consider it pricey with small portions?

[Jeremy]

Been there twice... really liked it the first time, underwhelmed by the second visit. It is expensive-ish considering the type of food, but the portions seemed fine.

[katie1997]

Haven't been there for a while Fabricio so it may have changed but from what I recall, portion sizes were okay. I used to live in Southern India and so was pleased to find their offerings authentic. Yes, prices were probably a little more to pay than I'd expect even for the UK.

Mind you there's a South Indian restaurant in Glasgow that sells a simple masala dosa for well over a tenner!

[Otta]

Haven't been for ages, but a big fan. Bit expensive, but it's not a curry house.

[karter]

A few of us had dinner there a while back and it was good with a great vibe. No drink Vember time i think it was, how time flies...

[Saila]

it's my favourite restaurant - it is expensive but worth every penny

love it - friendly service. best restaurant in the area

[Sue]

I love Ganapati too, eaten there many times but not recently (less money these days!), have occasionally had a less-good-than-usual meal but very rarely.

It is quite expensive but I agree with Saila, it's worth it.

I don't recall the portions being particularly small.

The service is lovely - they once made me a dish which wasn't on the menu, because I had mentioned when ordering how much I liked it and that I was sorry it wasn't on the current menu - they brought me a little portion of it when my main course arrived. I was really touched :)

They have good ale as well - eg local-ish brewery Meantime.

Edited for embarrassing typo :)

[Mick Mac]

karter Wrote:

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> A few of us had dinner there a while back and it

> was good with a great vibe. No drink Vember time i

> think it was, how time flies...

The time I was there it was not No drink vember - I remember they sold very large bottles of beer. So big I think I shared one with katie. Good food. (But don't like anywhere that makes you keep your knives and fork from the starter for the main...)

[Jah Lush]

Haven't been for ages but thoroughly enjoyed the couple of occasions I've been. I don't remember it being pricey though. Must go back and eat there again soon.

[RosieH]

Yeah, I'm with Jah - I can't say I've ever thought it expensive. Maybe it's a relative thing, in comparison to a typical curry house on the strip.

I reckon that if you want to rein in the spending, go for a thali. Everything you could want and more, so no need to order anything else. I can't finish the main thali, so depending how greedy I'm feeling may go for the mini, so no complaints about portion size here (and even cheaper).

Fricking LOVE Ganapati.

[Otta]

And their garlic chutney is awesome! (they sell jars of it, but that is expensive)

[sophiesofa]

I love it there. It's not cheap (compared to the kind of place I'd usually go, but definitely not really expensive) so for me it's a bit of a special occasion place. This thread has made me hungry.

[Jah Lush]

If this doesn't have you salivating. Nothing will. Nom nom nom.

Ganapati Main Courses

[Thomas Micklewright]

Superb vegan food! Delicious.

[Sue]

I think I'm right in saying that if you want Masala Tea after your meal, you have to order it right at the beginning, because it takes ages to make.

[DulwichFox]

Masarla Tea

Ingredients

350ml/12fl oz water

100ml/3?fl oz milk

4 black peppercorns

10 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

good pinch green fennel seeds

small piece cinnamon stick

1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and roughly sliced

1 tea bag

sugar, to taste

salt, to taste (optional)

Preparation method

Heat the water and milk in a pan with the spices and ginger until it comes to the boil. Turn the heat down and cook over a low to medium heat for 15 minutes. Be careful as the milk can easily rise and boil over.

Once the volume is reduced to a large cupful, add the teabag and let it brew for one minute, or longer if you like strong tea.

To serve, strain into a cup and add sugar or salt if using, to taste

source:- Here

Method 2.

Use a Masala Tea-bag 2 minutes. :))

Foxy Fox

[srisky]

Masala tea bags are insipid!

ETA: you can buy the masala spice mix from most Indian food shops if you wanted to make the tea at home

- into a saucepan add one mug of milk, half a mug of water, a teaspoon of masala (add more if you want it spicier) and one tea bag. Bring to the boil and then simmer until the desired strength is reached. Strain into a mug and add sugar (optional but does enhance the flavour).

[Sue]

I assume Ganapati make the tea from scratch, hence the time wait.

I agree the tea bags are insipid.

[srisky]

They probably (I could be wrong) would have made a supply of masala in advance - that is not in anyway implying that it's unfresh, a shortcut or not the real deal. It's common practice in Indian homes to make up a large quantity of various masalas (tea, chicken curry etc) and use it as and when instead of making a small quantity each time. Making the tea, even with the masala prepared in advance, takes 20mins or so.

Either way, as long as it's not a masala tea bag!

[Sue]

srisky, yes you're probably right.

[Laddy Muck]

Had to dig this up.

Have just returned from a fabulous meal with friends. Again, I wasn't disappointed.

The portions were more than ample (and I have the appetite of a horse and a couple of wild boar). For the quality of food and level of service (I have visited this establishment over a dozen times now) I don't believe they are overpriced. I have eaten at one other Indian restaurant locally, and whilst cheaper, I didn't particularly enjoy the food. Furthermore, (and this really matters to me) Ganapati score highly vis a vis their environmental health/hygiene/scores on doors ratings.

All in all, a stupendous dining experience.

*pats bulging tummy*

[katie1997]

I had a great meal at kebab & wine tonite, great value and a 5* rating to boot. Less than fifty quid for 20 of us :)-D

[Laddy Muck]

Wrong thread, Lady Katharina van der Wotsits!!!!

Other than that - very funny!(tu)

[Sue]

katie1997 Wrote:

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Less than fifty quid for 20 of us :)-D

xxxxxxx

:)):)):))

[Undisputedtruth]

Laddy Muck Wrote:

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> Ganapati score highly vis a vis their

> environmental health/hygiene/scores on doors

> ratings.

>

> *pats bulging tummy*

How did the Thai Corner Cafe in camparison?