Following the success of its debut at Feeney’s in the City, the cult Irish takeaway favourite is coming south of the river when it opens tomorrow (17 September).
Its menu will feature takes on the spice bag, an Irish late-night staple of fried chicken, chips, wok-tossed veg and a Chinese spice mix. Alongside the classic chicken spice bag, there is option to choose from beef or tofu, and the menu will also include chicken balls, spring rolls, gyoza, spiced fries and Munch Boxes - a pizza-sized box containing two spice bag portions, chicken balls, spring rolls, and a choice of curry or satay sauce (pictured below).
Scaldy was founded by Max Spiro, whose CV includes time at London restaurants Kitchen Table, Fallow, and Davies & Brook and who set out to recreate the spice bags his Irish partner Gav missed most from home. Named after Irish word for a brutal hangover, Scaldy takes inspiration from both Dublin’s Irish-Chinese takeaways and Spiro’s Singaporean heritage.
The first Scaldy opened at Feeney’s in July 2024.
“Spice bags are something people in Ireland grow up with. They’re nostalgic, comforting and always full of flavour,” says Spiro.
“Bringing them to London has been an amazing journey, and Peckham feels like the perfect next step for Scaldy. We asked our fans where they wanted to see us appear next, and south London was clearly top of the list.
“Peckham is a neighbourhood that loves good food and big flavours, and we’re excited to be part of the scene there now.”
Scaldy will be open from Wednesday to Saturday at The Red Bull pub, which has space for 40 covers indoors and 50 outdoors.