BEST INTERNATIONAL DINING
1. Bincho Yakitori
Diners are transported to a Tokyo backstreet at this authentic izakaya style diner that, since opening in 2015, has become a Brighton institution. You’ll find chef Dave Miney a constant presence at the grill, preparing mouth-watering dishes including skewers of smoky, slow-cooked pork belly and kara-age (Japanese fried chicken). The sake flight is a must-order.
63 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HE
01273 779021
2. Palmito
This tiny 20-seater restaurant on Western Road is run by chef Diego Ricaurte, who takes inspiration from his home country of Ecuador, but also further afield, to create eclectic, spice-driven dishes. The menu changes almost daily, but think prawn and chorizo empanadas or Kerala-style grilled mackerel salad.
A buzzy atmosphere, killer cocktails and great music (a record player is often spinning next to the open kitchen) are further reasons to visit.
16 Western Rd, Hove, BN3 1AE
01273 777588
3. The Chilli Pickle
The constant invention in this modern Indian brasserie means you’ll never tire or fail to be astonished by the food served from chef Alun Sperring’s kitchen. Keep an eye out for exceptional seasonal feasting menus too, particularly at Christmas, their stunning lunchtime thalis, or treat yourself at home to their award-winning takeaways.
17 Jubilee St, Brighton, BN1 1GE
01273 442893
4. Halisco
This lively little Mexican joint with basement bar offers a killer mix of tacos, tequila and tasty small plates, such as crispy sea bass with burnt corn and tamarind. The margaritas are not to be missed either.
64 Preston St, Brighton, BN1 2HE
01273 326563
5. Namo at the Eagle
Thai-born chef Bookie Mitchell is fast making a name for herself in Brighton with a resident kitchen Namo X at The Avenue Cafe in Kempton and overseeing the menu at the recently launched No No Please in Preston Street. The Eagle is the popular and vibrant backstreet pub in North Laine where it all started.
Order at the bar from the long list of dishes that include the must-try northern-Thai curry kao soi and krapao bolan.
125 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AF
01273 687185