Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
I dunno man, maybe I need to have another go here, but it’s an Indian. It was fine, but they forgot my rice, which just puts me off the whole thing, and when I call, the solution is some free rice or curry next time? Eh. Not inspired to try again.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 7 Oxford Street
All funky branding and promises of outrageous flavour, but really, just average. Not bad, but like, if you made them yourself you’d think you’d done ok, but not great. In fairness to them this is reflected in the pricing, you can get a lot for your money.
Verdict: Ok
Location: Can’t find one, presumably some dark kitchen
Had takeaway here but keen to try it in person, really tasty and good value Turkish.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 47 Preston Street
An unusual one this, in a modern block of flats; massive high ceilings, loads of space – which I definitely like. Nice looking food menu although only had fries; only mark against it is the pint prices are pretty rough.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 3 Eaton Road
Huge airy cafe in an otherwise largely residential street – big points for space. Food delicious too – French toast crumpet stack with cheese, chilli jam and bacon, lemon cheesecake pancakes both excellent. Only complaint really is the portions are just too much!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 8 Third Ave
A really good small plate resto from the Salt Room team. Fantastic calamari, delicious burrata with fig jam…actually the thing that impressed me the most was the skillet fried potatoes, which came in said skillet with a delicious sauce and sheep’s cheese grated over the top; a dish easy to phone in done deliciously. It was all good. Only thing I could say against it was that the space is pretty small; was quite glad being at the counter where more room to breathe.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 59 Middle Street
Classic big space, white tablecloth Chinese where you can have as many people as you like. Some of the best service ever, easily – friendly and helpful – and really enjoyed the food.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 88 Preston Street
Gosh, what a revelation! Can’t recommend highly enough – easily the best tempura I’ve had, beautiful sushi made in front of you, with some great creative options; and lovely cocktails and sake. And at much cheaper prices than you’ll see anywhere for Japanese!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: Unit 1, 1 The Drive
I like the regular Ivy well enough, but it’s classic style over substance. Ivy Asia asks: what if you took the same stylish idea, amped it up with an Asia theme, and extended it to the food presentation – and also the food was really, really good? It’s amazing. We had sushi rolls with dry ice pouring out of a bowl below, and an amazing “Samurai” chocolate dessert that was done up to look like a samurai’s face. Totally worth it.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 51 Ship Street
As the name suggests, art deco inspired cafe in Kemp Town. Nice people, pleasant interior, and I quite enjoyed my pancakes with bacon, egg and chorizo crumb. Falls under the category of “perfectly fine but won’t seek it out again”.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 38 Upper St James’ St