Manju’s
Manju’s Brighton
Walking into Manju’s is a bit like walking into the home of someone you just met and fallen in love with.
The smiling matriarch greets customers as they step inside her humble restaurant off Brighton Pier; it feels more like India than England somehow.
Chef Dipali cooks up some delicious vegetarian Indian dishes using only fresh ingredients, giving diners an experience that would be impossible to recreate back at their homes in Britain.
Manju’s Indian Restaurant is a gem in Brighton!
We have plenty of other great restaurants that serve Indian food, but Manju’s stands out because it tells the story through its dishes and lovable character who curates recipes rustled up by her daughter-in-law Chef Dipali.
A Family-Operated Business
Manju’s is like stepping into a blanket of warmth. The food here has been lovingly made by the lovely Manju who’s in her eighties and can still cook up Western Indian dishes to perfection time after time!
Dipali, born and raised in Gujarat herself, trained as a chef back home before going on to work for some of India’s best chefs.
She now cooks with love alongside old-timer Manju – it sounds pretty special if you ask me!
AWARD WINNING GUJARATI CUISINE
Changing Perceptions of Indian Food!
Manju’s reminds me that there are no substitutions: cooking well requires talent mixed with care from someone who knows what they’re doing.
It only gets better when those skills come from two people celebrating each other’s differences.
A Feast of Gujarati Cuisine
You’ve just got to try the Gujarati cuisine at Manju’s Brighton. This ancient culinary treasure is filled with tasty vegetarian street snacks and a great selection of thalis, dosas, curries- oh my!
Plus you’ll be able to enjoy flatbreads from all over India for lunch or poppadoms and chutneys before dinner.
Several Choices for Everyone
Manju’s is the best place if you want some delicious food. They have a menu that has something for everyone, including vegan and gluten-free dishes!
The prices are reasonable too so it’s perfect to take your whole family with no one feeling left out or hungry. 
With the children’s menu too, you won’t be disappointed when visiting Manju’s.
Restaurant Info
Classic & creative Gujarati cuisine in a cosy setting with Indian serveware mounted as wall art.
Website: https://manjus.co.uk/
Cost: ££
Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway
Address: 6 Trafalgar St, Brighton BN1 4EQ
GPS: 50.828005883888984, -0.13642093068799854
Phone: 01273 231870
Email:
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/Manjus-272513206519959/
https://www.instagram.com/manju_restaurant/?hl=en
Opening Times
| Friday | 12pm-1:30pm 6pm-10pm |
| Saturday | 12pm-1:30pm 6pm-10pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12pm-1:30pm 6pm-10pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm-1:30pm 6pm-10pm |
| Thursday | 12pm-1:30pm 6pm-10pm |
This is the perfect spot for a casual meal. There’s no need to dress up and all their ingredients are sourced locally when possible, so you can enjoy filling meals at great prices!
The menu caters to all appetites and different types of food. At lunchtime, visitors have the option for soups or salads that are quick but healthy choices, as well as a selection from their traditional Thali platters which include dosas and open tandoor naan wraps. The dinner options focus on street foods with dishes like crispy curries flavoured expertly by spices while offering refreshing desserts when you’re done eating too much!
The environment there is modern yet still colourful as well which made me feel right at home when exploring outside of my comfort zone by trying new foods like Kerala Paratha or Chana Dal Fry.
This cafe has a pretty strong vegan and gluten-free menu, with selections available all day long. And on Sundays, they have this awesome Indian brunch menu that includes dishes like “The Full Indian Fryup,” spiced omelettes, savoury lentil doughnuts…I mean just the idea of those alone makes me want to stop by! They also offer dosa and traditional slow-cooked Biriyani dishes – totally delicious-sounding stuff. The food is served from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm every Sunday for that special daily meal deal!
I had been looking for somewhere nice to take my partner for our anniversaries but hadn’t found anything that seemed right – then when we were driving past on our way home from work he saw this place, stopped to look at the menu outside and said he really fancied trying it out…and so we did! We both loved everything about this place – how inviting it was, how lovely all the staff were, how tasty the food was.
And I don’t mean some fancy-pants foods with an exquisite looking description that cost £13 for two mouthfuls (although there are plenty of those too). No, these dishes were simple yet satisfying: chicken tika, lamb shank or masala made from scratch every day. The Eastern Eye were one of London Road’s favourite restaurants, mainly because it served great seafood and their head chef, Murrali, is from Madras where he specialised in Indian cuisine before working.
I was happy that we had chosen to come here because it looks like this little gem has been well kept under wraps for years. The restaurant is small and cosy, but there’s enough room for everyone without feeling cramped or claustrophobic. Chef Murrali shared stories about his food and how it came to be so popular on London Road. He talks passionately about spices from all over India, as well as his love of cooking seafood dishes which are full of flavour due to the ingredients used is fresh and sourced locally from within England instead of imported. Finally, he brings out some amazing.
Sitting in the restaurant, the smells of freshly cooked food wafted from the kitchen. It smelled delicious and my stomach growled loudly. The chef’s top pick was grilled fillets of swordfish in a hot curry with pickling spices while Lamb Shank Narendra was a favourite so tender it practically fell into your mouth doused in caramelised onion, roasted garlic, bay leaves and black pepper sauce.
The menu offers both traditional and non-traditional Indian dishes with everything from Kheema (minced lamb) to Mogo Kheer (sweet and spicy milk dessert), as well as some more English-friendly options like rice pudding or chai tea. There’s also plenty of vegetarian options on the menu so everyone can enjoy the best south Indian food in town!
They also have delights such as Uthappam with seafood or meat toppings, something new every time you come back! After eating here you’ll be ready to digest but also cool down with a glass of red wine.
Overall this place is worth visiting just for the service alone but also because they have some great food too!
Located just a few steps away from the shore, this French bistro is an accessible contemporary eatery with a menu of memorable selections, and a wine list to die for.
This made me eagerly observe the other patrons get some inspiration from their food, and of course not to miss out on anything on the menu.
I had the pleasure of dining with a friend who is a recently converted vegetarian, who was both impressed by the wide options available to her. She chose goats cheese croquettes to start and wild mushroom ravioli for a main. I was happy to see snails and frogs legs on the list of nibbles as both of these are French delicacies. Since I had never experienced the latter since the last time I was in France, I found it impossible to resist ordering them as a starter, choosing pork belly as a main and frites and mixed greens as a side dish.
The meat on my pork belly was perfectly cooked and juicy, with a nice crispy crackling crust on top. There was a side dish of red cabbage and tiger-prawns, all served with a flavourful potato mash. Every single bite was delicious, made me wonder about how the Sunday roasts are and made me want to book a table there for later in the week. A fine addition to the meal was our side dishes of frites and mixed greens. A lovely creamy bearnaise sauce was served with the frites. The mustard greens were crisp, fresh and drenched in garlic butter with sautéed shallots served in an ever-so French style. Superb!
There’s a lot of talent here for French cuisine that has a contemporary flair. For those on a budget, there is a set menu from Monday to Friday, 12-7 pm, offering two plates for £11, or three, for £16, which is incredible value for money and still has a great variety of dishes. Petit Pois has got it all when it comes to a truly authentic French dining experience.
Here we bring you the most exciting addition to the food and drinks scene, L’Atelier Du Vin.
A mismatched interior surrounded by salvaged furniture has high ceilings, full-length windows and eclectic décor. In the day, the bar is bright and welcoming whilst at night the curtains are closed and low lighting aids in the feel-good factor of a secret speakeasy.
They have a great wine list and spirits, but also a wide variety of cocktails inspired by the classics and arranged by a timeline from the cocktail’s creation. A particular favourite is the Gordon Gin of the 1950s. Fancy something a little different? If you want something more modern, just consult the bartenders and they will prepare whatever your taste buds request!
While the main focus of dining at L’Atelier is on drinks, they don’t stray far from serving mouthwatering steaks, sourced locally from Trenchmore Farm. Also available are a variety of charcuteries and cheeses to enjoy with your wines and cocktails, so if you prefer a lighter bite this is an excellent choice.
The L’atelier du Vin adds a unique touch, winning many over, by engraving each regular’s steak knife with their name and keeping it in your possession until you use it – further emphasising their commitment to their regular customers.
When it comes time for dinner after drinks with friends – don’t worry about ordering food because they have plenty here too!
The Twisted Lemon is a little slice of quirky heaven in the heart of Brighton that serves some seriously good cocktails.
The variety of drinks on offer are enough for any cocktail lover, but the addition of wine or beer ensures that everyone will find something they love here!
A cheeky cocktail might not be the only thing you need! There are always plenty of options for satisfying your hunger, from toasties and paninis to pasta. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there’s sure to be something on their menu that will satisfy any appetite without breaking the bank.
The food menu offers a range from light appetizers in case your stomach starts rumbling mid-drink, to heavier options such as burgers so you can enjoy more than just an alcoholic beverage with friends.
The wide selection of cocktails and bar snacks available at Twisted Lemon Brighton is sure to keep you entertained all night long. Perfect for friends and family with the option of private venue hire, Twisted Lemon is a hotspot that’s perfect when you’re looking to have some good old-fashioned fun.
You’ll find Mange Tout south of Brighton Station, which is part of the same brand as one of Brighton’s top 20 restaurants, Plateau. In 2020 they achieved the Best Brunch honour at the Brighton Restaurant Awards, proof of their commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients and relaxed social vibes.
A buzz of chatter will greet you as the barista grinds beans and steams milk. The sound of upbeat jazz can be heard throughout the building, a space you’ll enjoy escaping into.
During breakfast, you can choose from artisan croissants paired with coffee, freshly squeezed juices, fresh fruit kefir, and exotic juice blends.
The food arrives in a flash after my order is taken. At first, it appears small, but as I get closer, I discover the mushrooms hidden underneath the subtly smoked meat and Toulouse sausage. Served beside, a slice of sourdough with spinach smells as if it’s fresh-picked right from the garden. The tomato compote complements it well, adding an interesting touch.
With a cosy atmosphere and mostly natural wines, Plateau aims to be a place where you can experience wine-tasting without pretension. It’s the only place in Brighton that serves natural, organic and biodynamic wines.
Bite-sized, seasonal and small-plate-focused. The menu at Plateau Brighton changes daily reflecting the freshest produce available.
All their main course are always available and changing daily if you didn’t fancy sharing. They do a good variety of foods and nice presentation for all meals. Plateau dining is always fresh, so whatever takes your fancy, choose from one of the main courses or be adventurous and try something new.
Despite being fairly expensive, you do get quite a lot for your money and the quality of the product does justify its high price. The dish is essentially a refined assortment of grilled meat, which includes soft, sweet bavette steak, sausages, the best pork belly you’ll ever have, a little burger with succulent pulled pork and a thick slice of their own Boudin Noir, basically black pudding. With it were perfect complements of lentils, garnishes, and chutneys, as well as truffle fries with Pecorino shavings for a side dish.
Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Plateau has become a great meeting place for many friends and families in Brighton.
Behind its calm facade, Cyan Brighton is an all-day bar and restaurant that offers modern food selections. Named after its soothing colour palette of greenish blues, this Sussex eatery has been drawing in thirsty locals with its casual atmosphere and innovative dishes.
We walked into the restaurant and an immaculately dressed waiter quickly greets us with menus, drinks, a plate of crispbreads to nibble on (they are really tasty) along with some satay paste for enjoyment. We also got bread and spreads which were perfect because we ate those while waiting for our main dish to arrive!
We get our two starters, squid and ribs. The squid was soft instead of crispy with a breadcrumb coating and an oriental sauce which left me wanting more. I liked the lack of chewy texture that you find in calamari as well as it being softer than normal sushi rolls or sashimi for example.
If you think that’s good, we also have some sweet treats for dessert such as treacle tart with clotted cream and orange blossom.
The cocktail list at Cyan sounds like the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day. We love that they offer something for everyone, from fruity drinks with hints of citrus and creaminess or stiffer cocktails meant for sipping on all evening. Alongside the delicious choices is an equally tempting wine menu full of flavorful options guaranteed to please any palate!
They have three children helping out too, which makes it an even more special experience when dining there!
There are also options for grilled meats with salad, chips and homemade sauces, as well as meal-sized portions like steak sandwiches or burgers available on their set menus.
I could have ordered one of everything at the restaurant, but I had to stop myself. When it was time for appetizers, we went with Provoleta and Picada Argentina, which were both delicious!
The ribeye steak was the main dish, and it felt huge. It was juicy, full of flavour, perfect with every bite. The fries were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside too! It’s like I died and went to heaven when I dove into those Argentinian dips with a side of yummy goodness that is sure to please my taste buds even more than before…
Baqueano offers more than just a weekday dinner. For special occasions, Baqueano features a nine-course tasting menu for two with welcome prosecco on arrival and wine pairing included (and you can select from an almost but not entirely Argentinian wine list).
However, what was stunning was looking at all the varied types of people who were there: families, young couples, or even someone out alone. That’s what made me love this place even more than before – how everyone came together despite their differences.
