The 10 Best Restaurants in North Laine, Brighton
North Laine is the cultural centre of Brighton, with a great mix of shops, restaurants, cafés and more. Covering a large area of small lanes, North Laine is always busy with Brightonians and tourists. You’ll find some of the best food Brighton has to offer in the Laine.
H.en
H.en is a relatively new addition to North Laine, having only opened in 2014. However, it’s already gained huge popularity in Brighton as owner George battles against the commercial highstreet. H.en stands for ‘Happy. Eat Natural’ and serves high welfare chicken, with everything cooked fresh on site. The menu is refreshingly simple. You can choose from a quarter or a half of chicken, chicken burgers, or wings, accompanied with a choice of sides such as sweet potato fries, and a range of craft-beers, H.en’s food is wholesome and delicious, and good value. Finish off your meal with some gluten-free or even sugar-free waffles with berry compote and a coffee. H.en’s canary yellow exterior is a colourful addition to North Laine. Just like the menu, there is a modern minimalist to the decor, with peg boards, little potted plants, and the large windows at the front looking out onto the street.
1. The Chilli Pickle
Restaurant, Indian
2. La Choza
La Choza
La Choza serves up some of the best Mexican food in Brighton. Nestled in the North Laine, it’s pretty difficult to miss La Choza, its bright pink and blue walls will certainly catch your eye and inside the floral chairs, flowers and the mix of Mexican trinkets on display add to the colourful and upbeat feel. You can build your own meal by choosing between tacos, tostada, burritos or quesadillas, and then deciding between chicken, beef, pulled pork and other tempting fillings, and finishing with your choice of salsa. You’ll also find a great selection of starters and sharers (including nachos of course) and some tempting Mexican desserts. The food at La Choza is high quality and owners Aoife and Annie often visit Mexico to try the latest and the best Mexican food.
36 Gloucester Rd, Brighton
+44 (0) 1273 945 926
3. Iydea
Restaurant, Vegetarian
Bill’s
Although Bill’s is not only found in Brighton, the Bill’s you’ll find in North Laine is really quite special. Opened in 2005, you’ll be seated inside a converted bus depot. Bill’s is the definition of casual dining, with its wooden tables and chairs, blackboards, and natural produce lining the shelves. Lunch at Bill’s is always a treat, but what really makes Bill’s stand out is their breakfasts. All the food is fresh and cooked to perfection, and you can quite easily mix and match to make your perfect fry up. The vegetarian fry-up is a great alternative to the normal Bill’s breakfast, substituting meat for hummus and guacamole, and their blueberry and buttermilk pancakes are perfect brunch material. Prices are reasonable for good quality food in Brighton, and the restaurant is always popular at breakfast and lunch.
The Depot , 100 North Rd, Brighton
01273 692 894
4. Pompoko
Pompoko
Pompoko serves up some of the best Japanese food around, for amazing value. Located on Church Street, this is not your stereotypical sushi joint; you’ll find some classic Japanese dishes, and some new ones, all cooked to perfection. Pompoko is quite small and very popular so you might have to wait to get a table, but when you do order you’ll be served very quickly, and the staff are eager to help. Choose from Japanese curries, Donburi dishes (rice bowls), noodles, rice, and sides. If you don’t feel like sitting in, Pompoko also offers a takeaway service. Be sure to ask the staff about any special dishes that may available when you visit, as the chef is always coming up with new and exciting dishes.
110 Church Street, Brighton
07796 001927
5. Mange Tout
Restaurant, French
Kooks
Kooks is a self-described boho bistro on Gardner Street. This music-themed restaurant conjures images of a cheesy restaurant but nothing about Kooks is cheesy. Owner and DJ Tim Healey has created his own playlist for Kooks, and his own collection of LPs frame the wall. Kooks is open from 9am until late and is popular throughout the day. The breakfast menu is simple but offers you the usual full English options, but also crepes with vanilla ice cream and cointreau. The mains from midday all sound, and taste, delicious and offer a good mix of larger options like the aged beef burger, to lighter sandwiches and salads. Kooks is best enjoyed in the evening however, when the place is usually busy with people catching some after-work cocktails. The cocktails at Kooks are perfect and have a real kick to them. The dinner menu is again quite simple but has a vegetarian option of spice butternut squash nut roast, and a mix of meat and fish options such as loin of venison and salmon fillet. Head chef James Flavell centres his menu around local, high quality ingredients, and uses seasonal produce. Kooks offers fine dining in a sophisticated atmosphere, but with prices that won’t break the bank.
6. Wai Kika Moo Kau
Restaurant, Vegetarian
7. The Prince George
Pub, Pub Grub
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