We were recommended this wonderful restaurant and it didn't disappoint. We stuck to the set menu and decided that it was the best Indian meal we had ever had. The food was outstanding. The staff were friendly. The atmosphere was electric and the peshwari naan was exceptional. All we can do is keep talking about this experience. 5 stars..
We heard about this restaurant on BBC Radio 4 and thought we would give it a try next time we were in Brighton. We were not disappointed, the service could not have been better and the food was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised that the menu was not massive as in some Indians, but you got the impression that it was all freshly cooked. This was also reflected when she asked if a dish would be too hot for her, the waitress suggested "they could bring it down at but" if she would like. Very impressed and to us they deserved all the plaudits they are getting. Highly recommend.
Bangin' thali, and possibly the closest you'll get to an authentic one anywhere near by.
Good service in a busy popular spot where the restaurant game is high.
Used to make Indian food and both myself and the old boss would routinely head here when we could for their lunch special deal.
The baigan (eggplant/aubergine) is to die for.
I had gone there one rainy afternoon being completely famished after searching around brighton. Being a bank holiday weekend it was extremely busy everywhere and chilli pickle was where we finally got to eat. I was mesmerized by the food there its so good. Infact being from india i did not expect to have authentic taste but they blew me away. A well deserved place to have a 5 rating
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I have been here for my lunch time to try their street food menu which they'll serve in the lunch time itself.
Railway tray in very unique dish frm the menu.
Restaurant has tried to give you an authentic Indian experience by keeping Old Bollywood Song playing in background, Open Tandoor section and Stainless Steel Cutlery.
Street Menu for takeaway is much cheaper and recommended I had Chicken Biryani. Biryani was served with two Chutneys and raita (yogurt with cucumbers and Onion).
As Indian I think food here is very closer to the food (Spices are tailored for British taste buds) we eat at in our home or Restaurant.
We had also tried King Thali which is only available on Monday (except bank Holidays) between 12-3 pm for £10 which is usually for 15 on other weekdays.
Ambiance is nice as well for a nice fine dining experience.
For Dinner reservation much recommended for lunch you can walk in
I think it’s slightly heavy on the pockets but worth it once I guess.
Pros
Delicious
Value for money
Options
Authenticity
Cons
££
Entire Experience – 9/10
Ambiance - 9/10
dining experience - 9/10
décor- 9/10
service – 10/10
Initially went to this restaurant at its earlier, smaller incarnation in The Lanes. Now firmly ensconced in a much larger venue in Jubilee Square that a number of other restaurants have tried and failed to make work, it goes from strength to strength, building on its original menu to new fragrant heights.
Best Indian I've been to in the UK. Sublime fresh light fish, tender meats, flavoursome vegetables alongside always fragrant and thoughtful herb/spice combinations. World's away from a standard takeaway ;)
Excellent early evening meal.. We had heard that the Chilli Pickle was good but we were really surprised how good it was was. Apart from the oddity that meant that ordering a la carte was cheaper if ordering vegetarian options than having the set menu it was as good a meal as we (or indeed I) had had in the last year.
Honestly? Simply amazing food and even if the restaurant is very busy, the service is all smiles, polite and very efficient. One of my favourite in Brighton.
The fact that the Oxtail Madras didn't deliver the expected kick really didn't matter, it was still a fabulous dish with layers of flavour and stunning slow cooked meat. The ‘Vegetable & Banana Avial’ and ‘Gobi Manchurian’ were our other favourites.
The Roti roll was suprisingly light, the roll itself being wafer thin and only just tough enough to keep in its filling. The pork was deliciously soft with a good ratio of meat to fat, but it was slightly lost in the powerful smokey, sweet and sour tomato based sauce which in itself was a real punchy treat. I don’t know what could have stood up to it but the pork didn’t cut it. Nonetheless, the combination of the meat sauce and the two chutneys served with the pork where brilliant, one mint and citrus, the other sticky pomegranate.
The restaurant is recommended by Michelin guide, and it was very crowded during dinner time. We didn’t book but still luckily to get seated, the crowd make have conversation in the restaurant a bit difficult. If you like to have meal in quite environment, would not recommend to come during dinner time.
The food are amazing, especially the small plate, we get to taste many new dishes that day, and the whole experience was refreshing.
Sweet lassi was not very good, it was too thick.
Recommend: Butter chicken, garlic neon
Location near North lane
Wow, this place is like heaven! The food is incredibly delicious, making it the best spot in Brighton. I absolutely adored the delectable dishes, especially the crispy onion and the garlic nan, which was so gooodddd. I highly recommend it due to the really friendly staff.
Really enjoyed the mouth bursting flavors in this one! I recommend the wings, the caramelized onions, and the chicken sizzlers.
One thing to improve would be the waiting time for the main dishes, as it took almost 45 mins
My husband and I are real foodies and we own a Catering business. We had lunch here with friends when we visited Brighton. My favourite food is Indian and I just love Indian that is different to the norm. Oh my, the food ticked all my boxes which is not easy to do! A small menu choice but enough to make great choices. Every dish was superb. I had the prawns to start which were divine. A bit pricey but worth every penny.
Amazing restaurant, but it is now very expensive (compared to our last visit over 5 years ago). Took the family for a special birthday treat, as we lived it so much last time we visited Brighton. Atmosphere, food and service are excellent as always. Prawns were our favourite meal last time - but now you get 3 prawns for £12.00 and they were nowhere near as nice as before. Total bill £297 for 7 people including 12.5% service charge. Starters and mains with 2 drinks each.
Brilliant!
Really tasty food with authentic flavours. Really good for allergens and loads of veggie and meat options.
Service was a bit hit and miss, but overall great. Maybe a tad more expensive than I would’ve thought, but really good!
Recommend!
A bright, friendly modern Indian. The decor was great, service was warm and attentive, the portions were generous and everything looked fantastic. The only thing letting the Chilli Pickle down was the food, which was... fine. A little bland, without the depth and richness I'd hoped for. Certainly not terrible, but nothing to write home about.
I come here every time I visit Brighton, this was my 4th visit this year. It’s always been an excellent experience, friendly staff, great atmosphere and superb food! This time I had Tamil Black Pepper Chicken, Basmati Rice, Masala Fries, Raitta and Crispy Fried Chillies. Already planning my next visit!
Stopped here for lunch with colleagues. Had a Tamil Black Pepper Chicken thali. Curry was tasty, but definitely not the best Indian food I've had. There were a few items on the thali that none of us knew what they were.
Priced at £19, which seemed on the expensive side for the size of the portion. Also added a 12.5% service charge onto the bill automatically.
The menu displayed outside was different to the one offered inside.
Vibrant place, cozy atmosphere.
Staff was a bit unorganized but friendly. Food was fine, lam chops were tender and I liked the fluffy spicy naan. The Aubergine dish wasn’t interesting in taste or look though. I would come back to try more dishes.
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