Rajiv's Kitchen

Thank you Beanfest 2024 at for having me today. I thoroughly enjoyed demonstrating how to make Aloo ko Achaar (potato and cucumber pickle) while talking about Nepali flavours and what makes it special.

And thank you to everyone who came to demonstration today. I hope you guys enjoyed it as much I did!

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Tickets are now live for the first Beanfest festival in Woolwich on the 6th July, where I will be running a workshop on Nepali cooking/flavours.

Beanfeast 2024 | Woolwich Works The term "Beanfeast" dates back to 6 July 1773, when King George III arrived at Woolwich by barge and proclaimed an annual holiday after enjoying an open-a

**RESIDENCY FINAL WEEK**
It is with a little sadness that our time is coming to an end. Sunday 24 March will be our final service, so please come down for a last hurrah!🥳
We’ll be announcing our new plans in the coming months 👀🍽️

Thank you for this brilliant l review! ❤️

What a wonderful way to start the new week. 💪

We are back in the kitchen at this evening !!!!

Momos or Momo? I have been calling them Momos all my life. But, I only found out yesterday that the correct term is Momo. Momos is a " westernised" version, apparently, and an incorrect one.

These little parcels of delight are available at our current residency , Tues-Sunday. We have chicken, pork, lamb, and vegan options for you to try.

Our new menu is going live from next Tuesday (13th February). Expect a few new dishes and some of the old classics.

British classic with a touch of Nepalese love!Clementine infused poached pear with coconut & lime ice cream, with a hint of thyme.

Trying and testing the new menu for February. This might make it on our menu at our current home at in Camberwell 💪

❄️ Veganuary Supperclub Dates ❄️
We want to tell you a story; stories as old as time, story of growing up and eating the most delicious food during the cold months of winter and story of unique heritage & culture of Nepal through our love & passion for food.

So join us for an evening of a culinary journey to Nepal, through its treacherous yet beautiful hills, through the plain regions and snow capped Himalayas, to discover the flavours of the food that was born in the roof of the world.
We have created a 7 course vegan tasting menu for you to enjoy. The simple yet complex layers of flavours of the dishes we have chosen for you are bound to make your evening unforgettable and special!

Location:
Time: 7pm-10pm
Dates: 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th January.

The booking link is in the bio!!!!

It's Tuesday, which means it's the Thaali Tuesday evening at . There is a goat, chicken, or vegan option. Thaali comes with sauteed greens (broccolini), fragrant rice, cucumber & potato achaar and creamy daal.

The kitchen opens at 5pm.

Perfect to warm your soul in this cold weather!!!!

We tried to book a table at in Exmouth, and there was 3 months' wait during summer, but we managed to get a table this time 🙌

The menu availability depends on what was caught from the sea in the morning. We had monkfish tail, trout, Norwegian prawns, pollack , oysters and etc.

The food was fresh, delicate, and beautiful. You could still taste the sea in each dish. It was worth the wait and a perfect way to end Tihar with family.

Rajiv's Kitchen was born during the time of uncertainty and amidst hopelessness in 2014, when I was going through the Big C. It was a seed that I planted as a supperclub because I needed something to do, something that I could call my own, to make it part of my life that I was so sure to lose then and to make me feel alive at the same time.

The seed that was planted back then has grown to be so much more. And I am thankful and grateful to every single customer that walks through our door at and every other residencies, pop ups, supperclubs we have ever done because without your love and support, we wouldn't still be here.

Everything we do is very personal to me; every dish we create, every plate that goes out of the kitchen; it is a labour of love, passion, and care. Every dish has a story to tell; each layer of flavour is singing the tune of the respected region of Nepal that the dish was inspired from and our menu reflects the culture and heritage of Nepal, which my team and I are very proud to showcase to our fellow Londoners!

So thank you, Camberwell and London, for so much love! This one is for you! You make our hard work and sleepless nights worthwhile!

Much love,
Rajiv & the team x

Thursday feeling!

We have a perfect menu to warm your soul in this dreary weather, in a cosy atmosphere at !

It's Sharing Thursday evening: 3 small plates for £25! 5pm onwards.

See you later!

Daal Bhaat, aka Nepali Thaali. A staple diet in Nepal is now back on our menu at , Tuesdays only!

Thaali includes➡️ :
Fragnant rice | Daal tempered with Jimbu, cumin seeds & garlic | Sautéed greens | Aloo ko achaar | Goat/Chicken/Vegan curry

Chandler Bing, thank you for all the laughs! Can't believe you are gone.

Apple & Gooseberry crumble with custard or coconut ice cream. Now available on our Autumn menu at !

Last week to try our Summer menu at before we unveil our Autumn menu later this week and it will go live from next Tuesday!

As much as it pains to say goodbye to some of our much loved summer dishes ( Watermelon, Cucumber parcel and Lamb meatball), we are excited to introduce new flavours to our menu.

Your favourite Jhol Momo is making the confident comeback, along with pork and lamb momos 🙌🙌🙌🙌

So pop down this week to help us wave farewell to our summer menu till next year!!!!

Bank Holiday Weekend vibes 🔽

Our opening times at for the last Bank holiday weekend of the year:

Friday : 5pm-9:30pm
Saturday: 12:30pm-9:30pm
Sunday: 12:30pm-6pm, serving traditional roast alongside limited Nepali menu.

Pop in to say hello!

Jhol Momo: Momo in a rich spicy tomato & toasted soyabeans broth sauce.
Coming soon on our Autumn menu at .

We are also adding our popular lamb and pork momo on the menu.

Tonight is Momo Wednesday evening. Kitchen opens at 5pm!

🙏😊🙌😋

Thank you .lacy and .londonpress for this brilliant review. 💪🤗🇳🇵🙏

Our summer menu is available at till mid September before we introduce our Autumn menu to reflect the changing season.

Happy weekend!!!!

Suntala & Chana: Fermented blood orange, spiced mixed nuts crumble, chick peas& vegan yoghurt puree.

New vegan dish coming soon on our menu at !

P. S: Today is Sharing Thursday night. 3 sharing plates for £20 🤗 🇳🇵

It's Wednesday and it's Momos night at . 5pm onwards.

Fun Momos fact: There are more Momos pasal ( shops) in Kathmandu alone than all the KFCs and Mcdonalds combined in North America. Apparently.

Momos are known as an unofficial national dish of Nepal for a reason 🇳🇵

Thank you for including us in your "Agenda for July & August" list.

Kitchen opens at 5pm today and it's Momo Wednesday; 15 momos of your choice for £12!!!!

Note: Our famous Goat curry & ribs will be back on our Autumn menu in October!

We are absolutely thrilled to be on this list. Thank you 😊. Our kitchen opens at 5pm today!

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🍻 4 PUBS YOU SHOULD BE ORDERING FOOD IN LONDON

These are no doubt 4 of the best London pubs I have eaten recently.

Call them pubs, gastropubs, restaurants in pubs, kitchen takeovers… all the eateries below are 10/10

1. in Kentish Town , recently review in my previous reel. Former BRAT chef, Ben Allen is the head chef. And brings you honest and fresh flavours to your table.
(Pics 1 & 2)

2. in Bermondsey.
A Michelin guide gastropub, with daily menus and strong focus on fish.
(Pics 3, 4 & 5)

3. .smokd in London Bridge.
Award winning ribs and the most comforting food you can imagine. Great meats with a great whiskey selection.
(Pics 6 & 7)

4. at the in Camberwell.
Nepalese food with some modern twists. Taste buds will be happy.
(Pics 8 & 9)

👆 SAVE THIS LIST FOR YOUR BUCKET LIST OF PUB FOOD IN LONDON.

We're thrilled to announce that we've made it onto Olive Magazine's prestigious "Must Visit Restaurants" list in their upcoming August Issue! 🌟🌟 Thank you, Alex and Olive, for including us and recognising our passion for Nepali food! 🙌✨

To all our amazing foodies out there, this is your golden opportunity to experience the magic at Crooked Well. 🔥 Make sure to secure your reservation with us to guarantee a spot 🍽️

Operating hours:
📅 Tues-Friday: 5pm-9:30pm
📅 Saturday: 12:30pm-9:30pm
📅 Sunday: 12:30pm-6pm (including our mouthwatering Sunday roast and a reduced Nepali menu for a unique twist!) 🍗🍛

We hope you're all having a fantastic weekend, and we can't wait to welcome you through our doors for a unique experience filled with delectable momos and so much more! 😋 See you soon! 👋

P.S: August issue of Olive Magazine is available from your nearest , , and stores, or you can always purchase it online.

Let's talk desserts.

Dessert in Nepal is mostly an afterthought rather than being an integral part of a meal. Usually, it's either Indian sweets, a bowl of mixed fruits with cream, or even Ju Ju Dhau ( a Newari delicacy, known as king of yoghurt with texture and consistency, very similar to pannacotta).

We always have to think extra hard and put lots of effort into designing our menus to incorporate the dessert aspect without devoiding from our roots. Our team goes through 2-3 days of extensive tasting process and creating recipes before we agree on which ones we think work best with the rest of the menu.

For our summer menu at , you can find these absolutely delicious desserts on our menu:

1. Mango cheese cake with spicy mango sauce.

2. Lemon curd tart with strawberries.

3. Lime and coconut pannacotta. (Vegan)

All thanks to our pastry team; .bowden , Jenny, and to our head chef, !

Thank you for this wonderful review. It makes all the hardwork worthwhile.

We are back in the kitchen today at from 12:30pm and tomorrow with our Sunday roast menu.

Pop in to say hi and happy weekend!

To read the full review:

https://www.abouttimemagazine.co.uk/food/eat-here-rajivs-nepalese-kitchen-pop-up-at-the-crooked-well/