Palungo’s Tihar special menu in Brockley features the Selroti Platter (£9.95), Mutton Thali (£19.95) and Paya Jhol Momo (£13.95), along with other popular plates like Buff Choila and Sisnu Chicken. We’re on Malpas Road and open every day. Book a table or order takeaway.
Tihar starts on 7 November. If you’re looking for Tihar food in London, this guide covers what’s on the menu, what each dish is like and how to build an order. For dates and traditions, read our Tihar guide.
Missing home at Tihar? Start with a plate that tastes right
If you live in the UK, Tihar can pass quietly. There’s no day off, and most of the five days fall in a working week. This year Laxmi Puja is on a Sunday, and Bhai Tika is on a Wednesday.
The food that’s hard to make here
Sel roti takes time. You soak and grind the rice, get the batter right, then fry ring after ring. At home in Nepal, someone often does that for you. In a shared London flat, there may be no grinder, no spare hour and no one to ask.
That’s where a restaurant can help. We can’t swap places with your family’s kitchen, and we won’t pretend to. But a warm sel roti with achar and curry can bring that morning a little closer.
Who this menu is for
If you’re a Nepali living in South East London, it’s for you. That's for students in New Cross and Greenwich, people working shifts in Lewisham, anyone attending their first Tihar away from their families and many of those who have been here for years and still don't miss the table. Those who wish to try out Nepalese festival foods are invited as well.
Pick one night
You don’t have to do all five days. Sunday 8 November is the easiest night for most people. Wednesday 11 November suits an early evening after work. For the traditions behind each day, see our guide to the five days of Tihar. When you’ve picked a night, you can reserve a table or order takeaway.
Tihar menu in Brockley, London: what’s on at Palungo
Prices are right as of 1 November 2026. The full Palungo menu lists everything else.
Selroti Platter (£9.95)
Selroti is a ring of fried rice batter. The outside is crisp. The inside stays soft. Ours arrives with chickpea curry, chopped roast chicken, a fried egg, potato-cucumber achar, puffed rice bread and salad.
How to eat it
Tear off a piece and use it to scoop up the curry. Take a bite of achar between mouthfuls. Eat it while it’s warm, with a cup of tea if you like.
Who it suits
One person who wants a proper plate, or a group that wants a starter for the table. If you’re after sel roti in Brockley, start here.
Mutton Thali (£19.95)
A thali is a set meal built from small dishes on one plate. Ours comes with unlimited servings of Himalayan flavours, as our menu puts it.
Order one each if everyone’s hungry. Looking for a mutton thali in Brockley? This is the one. New to this style of meal? Read what a Thakali thali really is.
Paya Jhol Momo (£13.95)
Jhol is the spiced broth that momo can sit in. Ours is chicken mo:mo in a warm mutton broth, a good bowl for a cold November evening. Want something lighter? Try the Jhol Momo (£10.95) or the Chicken Thukpa (£10.45). Not sure which momo style you like? Our guide to steamed, fried and jhol momo will help.
More plates to share
- Buff Choila Set (£10.95): smoky and spiced. It works well as a starter for the table.
- Chicken Sekuwa Set (£8.95): grilled chicken, a lighter way to start.
- Sisnu Chicken (£9.95): cooked with nettle, and a good pick if you like greens.
- Mutton Curry (£10.95): the dish to put in the middle of the table.
- Aloo Tama (£7.95): sour and sharp, so it cuts through richer plates.
- Chukauni (£4.95): a cool yoghurt side that sits well next to spicy dishes.
Ask the team what to pair with your curries.
Something sweet
Finish with Lalmohan and dahi (£3.95), or a scoop of Masala Chai Ice-cream (£4.95).
Vegetarian and vegan plates
Plenty of guests eat vegetarian or vegan, so we have a good choice. The Vegetarian Thali (£16.95) is the simplest place to start. Paneer Palungo suits vegetarians. For vegan, try the Vegan Momo Platter (£14.95) or Tofu Palungo (£8.95), and ask the team about a vegan Thakali Thali. More ideas are in our list of vegan Nepali dishes near Lewisham.
What Nepalis traditionally eat for Tihar
A few dishes come up again and again. Sel roti is the best known. Nepal Traveller’s Tihar recipes describe anarsa, a sweet rice treat topped with sesame, and fini roti, a crisp layered bread. Both are made as offerings to Laxmi. Sweets like laddu, barfi and jalebi are common, and many families cook goat. Festival food also varies a lot by community, as The Kathmandu Post’s food feature shows.
Most of these are made at home. Our kitchen serves sel roti and festival plates, so you can taste part of that table here. Order now or book online.
Build your Tihar order
Get some plates and serve them out. The figures below are based on the menu prices and exclude drinks. Inquire from the team on the sizes of the portions.
Quick order ideas
- Solo: the Selroti Platter (£9.95). Add a Jhol Momo (£10.95) on a cold night, £20.90 in all.
- Two people: a Selroti Platter, a Chicken Momo Platter (£14.95) and Aloo Tama (£7.95), £32.85 in all.
- Four people: one Mutton Thali each (£79.80), or a spread of two Selroti Platters, a Chicken Momo Platter, Mutton Curry, Sisnu Chicken and Chukauni (£60.70).
- Vegetarian or vegan group: a Vegetarian Thali each (£16.95) and a Vegan Momo Platter to share (£14.95).
- Laxmi Puja night or Bhai Tika: a thali each, from £16.95, plus a shared Chukauni (£4.95). We’re open until 9pm on Sunday 8 November and until 9.30pm on Wednesday 11 November.
- Takeaway: order on our online ordering page. Sel roti is best crisp, so eat it soon after pickup.
Prices, hours and how to order
We’re an easy trip from Lewisham, New Cross, Deptford and Catford, with authentic Nepali food in Brockley. Find us at 259 Malpas Road, London SE4 1BH. We’re open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 9.30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
You can reserve a table, order takeaway or message us for a group table. Directions are on our Visit Us page. Coming from the east? See where to find Nepali food near Greenwich. Please tell the team about any allergies when you order.
More from Palungo
- Tihar in South East London: dates, traditions and where to celebrate.
- What is Thakali Thali?: how a set meal works.
- Best Momo in London: steamed, fried and jhol compared.
- Vegan Nepali dishes near Lewisham: plant-based plates to try.
- Nepali food near Greenwich: coming from the east.
- Dashain at Palungo: the festival that comes just before Tihar.
- About Palungo and all stories.
Pick a plate, pick a table
Tihar lasts five days, and the food’s better shared. If this is your first Tihar in London, start with the sel roti. Pick a dish, bring someone and we’ll set a table.
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FAQs
What’s on Palungo’s Tihar special menu?
Our Festival Special includes the Selroti Platter, Mutton Thali and Paya Jhol Momo. Other popular plates include Buff Choila Set, Chicken Sekuwa Set, Sisnu Chicken, Aloo Tama and Lalmohan with dahi. Tihar itself runs from 7 to 11 November.
How much is the Selroti Platter?
£9.95, as of 1 November 2026. Look at the menu for the current cost and what's included.
Is there a vegetarian or vegan Tihar menu?
Yes, for those who are vegetarians, Paneer Palungo or Vegetarian Thali is a must-try. Vegan guests can try the Vegan Momo Platter or Tofu Palungo. Describe your eating pattern to the team.
Is Palungo’s food halal?
Chicken and Mutton is from a halal supplier. There are also some dishes featuring pork on the menu, so let the team know if you don't care for pork.
Can I order Tihar food for takeaway?
Yes, through our online ordering page. Sel roti tastes best fresh, so plan to eat soon after pickup.
What is paya jhol momo?
Jhol momo is momo served in a spiced broth. Ours is chicken mo:mo in a warm mutton broth. Ask the team what goes into the broth if you have dietary needs.
Where can I find Tihar food in South East London?
Palungo on Malpas Road in Brockley serves a Tihar menu with sel roti, mutton thali and paya jhol momo. It’s an easy trip from Lewisham, New Cross, Deptford and Catford.
Where can I eat Nepali festival food in London if I can’t go home?
Palungo on Malpas Road in Brockley serves sel roti and festival plates in a Nepali setting. It’s open every day, and you can book a table or walk in. Students, newcomers and long-time Londoners are all welcome.