The Chilli Pickle

A known quantity as a top Brighton resto, and I agree wholeheartedly. Eschews the typical Indian menu of approximately 40,000 dishes for a selection of interesting spins. Had some tamil peanut pakora (spicy peanut clusters), green pea & cheese crispies (pea patties with melted cheese and crunchy bits, yum) and South Indian Village Chicken Curry, which was awesome (although was also ogling the lamb chop platter that someone else had).  Four of us had a bottle of wine and a few rounds of big beers, starters, mains and shared two kulfis (not my thing it turns out) for like £170.  Bargain!

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 17 Jubilee Street

http://thechillipickle.com/

Brighton Wok

Awesome Chinese takeaway!  I had honey shredded chicken with chilli & salt which was super crispy and great, with salt and pepper chips (!) and prawn toast. I have it on good authority that the actual meals, which I will try when I am not drunk, are delicious too.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 34 New England Road

http://www.brighton-wok.co.uk/

La Cucina

Ordered pizza from these guys – a “boaro” meaty one with pork and wild boar salami, and a margherita with mushrooms and red chillis. Really tasty, although it’s a thin base if you don’t like that sort of thing.

Edit: Had another, BBQ Treat – excellent too.

Verdict: Awesome

Location 4a Montpelier Place

http://www.lacucinabrighton.co.uk/

Smokeys

“American roadside-style cuisine”, with brunch and BBQ. Went for brunch, sampled pancakes (huge), one of their sandwiches (huge amount of fries) and a “blowout” fried chicken burger (also huge). All tip top, with a big seating area where you can see the sea. Highly ace.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 124 King’s Road

http://www.smokeysbrighton.com/

Carousel’s

As the name implies, this fish and chippery is right on the water by the Carousel. Classic, deliciously greasy fish and chips had here on a picnic table; nicely you can get beer too. Also, be amused at the quantity of signs informing you that if the seagulls take your food they won’t replace it.

Verdict: Awesome

Location 216-225 King’s Road Arches

https://www.facebook.com/Carousels-510840795623102/

The Salt Room

Renowned waterfront resto. We went here for their second “Supper Club” of eight tasting courses, with everything from an oyster, scallop and lobster through lamb, rabbit and a big box of sweets. And bread with lava salt, which is apparently a thing. It was great – in their private dining area too with 12 people, so a social occasion. People we spoke to said their regular service also excellent.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 106 King’s Road

http://www.saltroom-restaurant.co.uk/

Albion Kebabs

Quality fried food establishment; had great nuggets and chips for £4.50. Recommended if that’s what you’re after.

Verdict: Awesome

Location: 61 Queens Road

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