The Pukka Peacock · an Indian Inspired Kitchen · Brislington, Bristol
/ˈpʌk.ə/ · adjective · from Hindi pakkā
genuine; first-class; properly cooked.
/ˈpʌk.ə/ · adjective
1 · Hindi, pakkā
cooked, ripe; solid; built properly, built to last.
2 · taken into British English
genuine; first-class; the real thing.
Everything in this room is.
2.1
n., the first
One of two kids who met at fifteen. Wanted to be a cricketer; chose his next best passion. Twenty years of kitchens across India, the UAE and the UK, and a place in 'Capital Spice' (2012) among the best London-based chefs of the time. Chef and co-owner, Dhayalan Paul.
2.2
n., the second
The other dreamer wished for radio, and so she did: Saritha builds community radio stations for rural India through her own social enterprise, and is an alum of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, London. Now co-owner of the warm, happy place they imagined for over fifteen years.
2.3
n., the old
The shop on Sandy Park Road that local hands turned into a twenty-cover dining room. Furniture pre-loved and in great nick, friends from Brislington and St Anne's on the tools, and a family dream finally given an address.
Seasonal, local, home-style. The card changes every month, if not sooner; these entries are from a recent printing.
3.1
/ˈsʊn.dʌl/ · n. Tamil (ve)(g/f)
Tamil Nadu style chickpea salad & tumeric pachadi (coconut yoghurt based dressing).
A street snack of the Tamil coast, sold warm in paper cones.
7
3.2
/vʌ.ruˈvʌl/ · n. Tamil (ve)(g/f)
Crispy fried oyster mushrooms served w/ tomato chutney.
From varu, to fry: the dry-roast school of the south.
8
3.3
/ˈkuː.tuː/ · n. Tamil (ve)(g/f)
Lentil, coconut and cabbage stew with crispy tenderstem broccoli.
Literally 'add together': vegetables and dal in one pot.
14.50
3.4
/kætʃ/ · n. seasonal (s/f)(g/f)
In a coconut, curryleaf & tomato sauce, served w/ beans poriyal (stir fry).
Whatever the boats bring; ask what today's is.
Market price
3.5
/ˈpʌk.ə/ · n. the house (g/f)
With a tomato fenugreek cardamom sauce and masala mashed potatoes.
The dish the room is named for. Properly done.
16.50
3.6
/ˈkɛ.rə.lə/ · n. Malayalam coast (g/f)
'Kerala' style lamb curry, served w/ sweet potato crisps.
Black pepper and curry leaf country, by way of Bristol.
19.00
Sample seasonal menu, shown as published by the restaurant.
A.1
Thrown by Claire, a wonderful and talented local ceramicist (@claybirduk). Some of what you eat from is her work.
A.2
Artisan loaves from 'Dough' on Brislington Hill, a few minutes up the road.
A.3
Sustainable living sits close to our hearts: much of the furniture and equipment is second-hand and in great nick.
A.4
Takeaways, laid out for you. And for private parties, weddings, wakes or catering at another location, reach out.
field note · Totterdown
“We absolutely loved the delicious Pukka Peacock food... The vegan options we sampled were incredible. We've been dreaming about the crispy okra & mushroom filo ever since.”
Flo & Ella, Totterdown, Bristol
plates from the room, as posted
@thepukkapeacockWith a child of our own, we completely understand the challenge. So there is an early family seating with a children’s menu in tow: home-cooked classics for the little guests, while parents and guardians dig into another Pukka Peacock delight.
every Sunday
The ‘Pukka’
Sunday Brunch
11am to 3pm
pre-booking recommended