Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
The long awaited beachside venue. Went along week of hospo reopening and…well. The staff can’t be faulted (they brought Ryan a cupcake when he got sad for spilling his juice) but they are absolutely not geared up for families on the menu. And the space is disappointing; it’s a cacophony that you can’t hear over, and the windows were so fogged/dirty you can’t see the sea which is half of why you’re there. Keen to try the outside sometime.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: Western Esplanade
Deliveroo Editions of a brand I’ve heard of but never had. Had one of their preconfigured grilled chicken burritos, and I really enjoyed that it was a bit different – chargrilled flavour. Good chips and guac too. Not my favourite burrito, but worth a go for sure.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: Unit 1, Saxon Works, Olive Road
https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/brighton/brighton-editions/chilango-editions-bnc
Only tried one thing: a 12″ garlic and mozzarella pizza bread. And it was quite expensive, but so so worth it.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 36 Preston Road
Proper dirty curry takeaway; everything was delicious because it was very bad for us. Have to not eat too much to avoid having it sit inside you for a long time, but that’s not its fault!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 166 Lewes Road
I first came across these guys with a cart out the back of the station, but turns out FIKA is a proper cafe in Hove. Anyway, they specialise in fried egg sandwiches. Had a Deliveroo with candied bacon, egg, cheese and tonkatsu sauce. It was really yummy, all the ingredients were really nice quality, beautiful sourdough. Plus a great brownie for after!
Verdict: Aweomse
Location: 1 Norton Road
Can’t find a website
Brighton outpost of a respected chain. Had Deliveroo in Covid times. So, the burger was pretty good, and the rosemary fries I did really enjoy. But I’m only giving it Ok because I’d much rather have one of the other burger options in town!
Verdict: Ok
Location: 8 Duke Street
Fried chicken and waffle place; had a BIRD burger which had a great crunchy outside and a yummy mustard sauce. Ultimately chicken burgers end up disappointing me, so I think I shall have to try their tenders; fries were a little hollow too.
Verdict: Ok
Location: The Brighton Centre, King’s Road
Wow, a new king I think – we only had vegetable buns, prawn toast and chicken balls, but they were all fresh, hot and delivered quickly. Really fantastic – must try and more traditional food!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 24 Preston Road
Can’t find a website
This is one of those Deliveroo “Editions” where the restaurant isn’t actually in town, just delivery. Struggled with this one. Burger was pretty good, crinkle cut fries were really nice, and the spicy chicken bites were genuinely amazing. So I enjoyed my dinner a lot. But the prices are hard to swallow – the 6 chicken bites were £6.25 and a lot smaller than a normal nugget. Ultimately awesome, but better options really.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: Unit 1 Saxon Works, Olive Road
Can’t find a website
Nice looking Mexican on Deliveroo, had a quesadilla which unquestionably had quality ingredients but didn’t travel very well. Would like to try a burrito; hard to say with this one as pretty expensive, especially for sides.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 24 Boundary Road
Can’t find a website