The best Asian restaurants in Brighton

Moonlight gathers the diverse tastes of Asia in a single, centrally located Brighton dining room. Its lush, plant-filled space sets the scene for a broad pan-Asian menu, spanning everything from pad Thai and beef rendang to sushi, spring rolls, and other well-loved dishes, so guests can chart their own cross-continental feast. Drinks range from signature cocktails and wines to smoothies and warming non-alcoholic options.

Bonsai Plant Kitchen is a vegan Asian restaurant in Brighton that's suitable for everything from group feasts to intimate dinners for two. Across the main dining area, izakaya-style den, and lovely garden, diners can enjoy a varied line-up of small plates inspired by South East Asian flavours and traditions, cooked on a traditional bincho grill with premium Japanese coal.

Anakuma was launched by brothers Ali and Mo in honour of their late mother. The Asian fusion restaurant in Brighton offers plates built for sharing, from tempting small dishes to soft bao buns, all paired with an inventive cocktail list. Its mix of contemporary style and homely warmth makes it a fitting choice for anything from a casual midweek meet-up to a special occasion.

Nanima dishes up all sorts of tasty pan-Asian comfort food, changing the menu from day to day. Whether it's Malaysian chilli lamb, Thai red chicken curry, Sri Lankan spinach and sweet potato in coconut milk, or Indonesian sambal aubergine, all the cooking is done fresh, with a generous mix of plant-based choices as well as meat dishes. The relaxed, lived-in atmosphere feels more like a Brighton café than a formal restaurant, and event catering is available as well.

Right in the middle of Preston Street's indie dining strip, No No Please brings a playful, slightly irreverent energy to the neighbourhood. You can kick off with one of their small-batch cocktails mixed downstairs, then move on to an eclectic mix of South East Asian–inspired small plates. With its upbeat, convivial atmosphere, it's an ideal launchpad for a lively night out.

This modest, cosy pan-Asian Brighton restaurant is run by a friendly team and has an easy-going atmosphere. The kitchen turns out Asian staples, from curries and noodles to rice bowls and other familiar favourites, backed by cocktails, seasonal specials, and other drinks. The prices stay firmly in the budget-friendly range, and everything is available to take away too.

The Ivy's pan-Asian spin-off brand offers a refined take on Asian cuisine in a vividly decorated, theatrical setting. Alongside a stylish private dining room, the menu spans lunch, afternoon tea, and an à la carte selection of dishes like sushi, tempura, and noodles. Drinks range from cocktails to sake and Japanese whisky, and the restaurant's fancy setting at an accessible price point makes it popular for special occasions.