{"id":477834,"date":"2026-04-20T17:03:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/?p=477834"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:03:08","slug":"jamaican-turkish-fusion-lands-in-peckham-with-serious-flavour-and-even-better-vibes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/area\/peckham\/jamaican-turkish-fusion-lands-in-peckham-with-serious-flavour-and-even-better-vibes\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamaican-Turkish fusion lands in Peckham with serious flavour and even better vibes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>An original Jamaican-Turkish fusion residency has opened up in a Peckham pub, and it already feels like it was always meant to be here, <em>writes Myfanwy Fleming-Jones&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jurkish, created by Peckham-born Nazli Ramadan, brings a vibe as full of life and as diverse as the community surrounding it \u2014 complete with honey-infused cocktails brewed to complement every plate<em>.<\/em><\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"69959\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448384\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>A proud South Londoner Nazli attended Sydenham School in Lewisham and launched Jurkish at John the Unicorn on Rye Lane after the success of her pop-up JUMBI in nearby Copeland Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"IGL1Crxtj2QYXWZwV69kXN3m0CU8hpK4QJHBcd2oESYtOTmJMe6PsjzhRcIPRVwGkqbia5bKlfygsrlNnAW0gxqvA1y\"><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jurkish_\/video\/7470199902551674144\" data-video-id=\"7470199902551674144\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@jurkish_\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@jurkish_?refer=embed\">@jurkish_<\/a> <p>Have you ever had Jamaican-Turkish fusion food?  JURKISH is a creation from Well Fed Naz, where Jamaican cuisine meets Turkish, coming together to create a truly unique fusion of flavours.    Naz has developed beautifully balanced dishes inspired by her cultures to bring us a truly special sensation.  Join us on the 20th of February 2025 to party with us 8 til late at @jumbipeckham to celebrate our launch. We\u2019ve got @shadobeni_ and @rara.a.shams on the decks playing Caribbean and Swana tunes. ? See U there. ? Jumbi, Peckham. SE LONDON. ? <a title=\"londonfood\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/londonfood?refer=embed\">#londonfood<\/a> <a title=\"jamaicantiktok\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/jamaicantiktok?refer=embed\">#jamaicantiktok<\/a> <a title=\"turkishfood\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/turkishfood?refer=embed\">#turkishfood<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"? 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Fierce &#8211; Azealia Banks<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-371x560.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman stood in front of a grill wearing a 'Jurkish' top\" class=\"wp-image-477835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-371x560.jpeg 371w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-186x280.jpeg 186w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-768x1158.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-1019x1536.jpeg 1019w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-97x146.jpeg 97w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-1320x1991.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-750x1131.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-1140x1719.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nazli-jurkish-rotated.jpeg 1358w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nazli Ramadan stood in front of a grill wearing a &#8216;Jurkish&#8217; top<br>Copyright: Jasmine Waldorf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-373x560.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-477836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-373x560.jpeg 373w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-187x280.jpeg 187w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-97x146.jpeg 97w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-1320x1980.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-750x1125.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish-1140x1710.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jurkish.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Copyright: Jasmine Waldorf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-609x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-460759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-609x560.jpg 609w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-304x280.jpg 304w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-768x706.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-159x146.jpg 159w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn-750x690.jpg 750w, https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/John-The-Unicorn.jpg 1045w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tom Gosnell (founder) and Cameron McKenzie-Wilde (Sales &amp; Marketing Director) at John the Unicorn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>She&#8217;s been putting a creative spin on Jamaican and Turkish cuisine for over a decade, and this new home feels like the moment it all clicks into place.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"68153\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448385\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">PGRpdiBpZD0ic291dGgtMTY5MTcwNDk2NyIgY2xhc3M9InNvdXRoLWNvbnRlbnQgc291dGgtZW50aXR5LXBsYWNlbWVudCIgc3R5bGU9Im1hcmdpbi1sZWZ0OiBhdXRvO21hcmdpbi1yaWdodDogYXV0bzt0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7Ij48IS0tICAvMTU0NzI1MDcwLDIyNjk0MTk2OTY5L3NvdXRod2Fya25ld3Mvc291dGh3YXJrbmV3cyAtLT4NCjxkaXYgaWQ9ImRpdi1ncHQtYWQtMngxIj4NCjxzY3JpcHQ+DQpnb29nbGV0YWcuY21kLnB1c2goZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7IGdvb2dsZXRhZy5kaXNwbGF5KCdkaXYtZ3B0LWFkLTJ4MScpOyB9KTsNCjwvc2NyaXB0Pg0KPC9kaXY+ICAgICAgICAgIDwvZGl2Pg==<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>John The Unicorn on Rye Lane was acquired by Peckham-based brewers Gosnells and re-open last November. The pub is housed in what was once a decorator\u2019s shop and has become a favourite for its laid-back vibes, neon cocktails, craft beers and stone-baked pizzas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I am always going to be the biggest champion of how overlooked the little pockets of South London are,&#8221; she says. &#8220;The culture that South London has brought to London and the whole world \u2014 the art, food and energy. We are bold, brazen and honest people.&#8221;<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"71156\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448386\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">PGRpdiBpZD0ic291dGgtODE2NjgzNzYxIiBjbGFzcz0ic291dGgtaW4tYXJ0aWNsZS1tcHU5IHNvdXRoLWVudGl0eS1wbGFjZW1lbnQiPjwhLS0gIC8xNTQ3MjUwNzAsMjI2OTQxOTY5Njkvc291dGh3YXJrbmV3cy9zb3V0aHdhcmtuZXdzIC0tPg0KPGRpdiBpZD0iZGl2LWdwdC1hZC1tcHU5Ij4NCjxzY3JpcHQ+DQpnb29nbGV0YWcuY21kLnB1c2goZnVuY3Rpb24oKSB7IGdvb2dsZXRhZy5kaXNwbGF5KCdkaXYtZ3B0LWFkLW1wdTknKTsgfSk7DQo8L3NjcmlwdD4NCjwvZGl2PiAgICAgPC9kaXY+<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu reflects exactly that spirit. 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