About Us - Palungo | Authentic Nepali Restaurant in Brockley, South London

Palungo restaurant atmosphere — Brockley, South London

A Taste of Nepal, Right Here in South London

This tiny spot on Malpas Road was once Blue Taj, and for many years had a loyal following in Brockley before it turned into a nepali restaurant. But the project team felt there was always another story to be told, a story that was theirs, and not someone else's, and that had to come from within Nepal, not from anywhere else. When the opportunity arose to re-imagine the restaurant, we did. We kept the warm welcome our regulars had come to expect of us, and we created the menu around the food we really ate in our youth.

"Every plate we serve is a journey — from the kitchens of Nepal to your table in South London."

Our surname tells a lot about us as well. Palungo basically translates to spinach or arugula, and it is an affordable vegetable that is used in some of Nepal's most popular dishes. We believe that great food starts with simplicity, feeding and a love for what you serve, like the food itself. Hence, each and every dish in our menu is prepared in the style in which it is prepared at home and not altered to suit a westernised version of Nepali/Indian dish. It's the recipe behind the name and we do our best to adhere to it with each plate that leaves our kitchen.

We are proud to serve the communities of Brockley, Lewisham, New Cross, Telegraph Hill, Honor Oak, Deptford, Forest Hill and Catford. From Brockley Station or St. John's Station our doors and our kitchen are always open.

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The Flavours of Nepal, Brought to Brockley

Nepal's geography and cuisine are as diverse as its people and our kitchen is inspired by the food traditions of Sammohan, who grew up in Pokhara and his love for street food, throughout his travels across Nepal. Hence that is why we have chatpatey on our menu with our thakali thali, and why our handmade momo is available in three different styles; pan fried, chilli tossed, or served in a warm jhol broth, depending on the mood of the day. Also, we cook the sekuwa until it is smoky and a little addictive by grilling it with a mix of spices from the hills and let our mutton curry cook slowly so that it doesn't lose the flavour.

Carefully selected Himalayan spices such as timur (Sichuan pepper), fenugreek and turmeric are used in cooking to impart the true taste without adding too much spice. None of this is the real thing fusion food! It is true Nepali cuisine prepared like people would eat it now in Pokhara and Nepal and served with the same hospitality as they would find there.

20+ Authentic Dishes

5★ Rated by Locals

100% Fresh Ingredients

SE4 Brockley's Own

Our Journey

One dream, one kitchen, one neighbourhood. This is the story of how Palungo found its home in Brockley.

2022

The Dream Begins

Namaste, my name is Sammohan Chettri, and I am the founder of Palungo. Our mission from the start was to take Nepali food to the center of South London without any shortcuts or compromises, with honesty and authenticity as top priorities. What brought it all about is the lack of an authentic curry house in South East London, let alone another authentic Nepali restaurant, which was what South East London needed.

2023

Finding Our Home

After a long search, we found our home on Malpas Road in Brockley. One afternoon drive confirmed what we had already hoped—this was the community we wanted to be part of. It reminded us of small towns back in Nepal, where local shops, friendly neighbors, and a strong sense of belonging made every street feel welcoming.

17 FEB 2024

Opening Day

Palungo opened its doors on 17th February 2024 with great excitement and nerves. Would visitors react to flavours of the real Nepal, handmade momo and hospitality that is truly of Pokhara? They all responded overwhelmingly and encouraged Sammohan to believe that this was just the beginning.

A Brockley Favourite

Today, Palungo proudly serves guests from Brockley, New Cross, Deptford, and beyond, while becoming a favourite among the Nepali community seeking the comforting flavours of home. We cook with carefully selected Himalayan spices to create authentic flavour rather than excessive heat, welcoming every guest like family and every visit as a celebration of Nepal.

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