Champor-Champor
Tucked away on a quiet residential street, this family-run Thai restaurant has been serving authentic dishes since the 1980s. The intimate candlelit dining room feels like eating in someone's front room, which adds to its considerable charm.
About Champor-Champor
## Bangkok in Battersea
Champor-Champor occupies that sweet spot between neighbourhood secret and destination restaurant. The Thai family behind it have been perfecting their recipes for over three decades, creating dishes that transport you straight to the streets of Bangkok without the jet lag.
## Signature Dishes
The green curry here is a thing of beauty, coconut-rich and fragrant with just enough heat to make you reach for your Thai beer. Don't miss the larb gai salad or the whole sea bass with tamarind sauce. The som tam papaya salad provides the perfect acidic counterpoint to richer dishes.
## Intimate Dining
The candlelit interior feels more like a cosy living room than a restaurant, with mismatched furniture and personal touches that make every meal feel special. It's cash only, which keeps things wonderfully old school in our increasingly digital world.
## Booking Essential
With only a handful of tables, reservations are crucial, especially at weekends. The staff treat regulars like family, remembering orders and asking about your week. It's this personal touch that keeps Clapham's Thai food lovers coming back decade after decade.