Having always been a lover of a damn good Ruby, imagine my surprise to discover this little gem…read morenestled up in Fiveways not two minutes from my front door. Proclaiming itself to be Undoubtedly the Best Indian Take Away in Brighton & Hove, I couldn't possibly let it get away with a claim like that without putting it to the test, could I? And you know what? They may well be right... Having been steadily working my way through the Agra's menu since September, I haven't yet found a bad dish. Their curries are tasty without being overwhelmingly spicy and unlike a lot of curry houses, their meals aren't swimming in fat. But do they pass the ultimate test that of the non-soggy onion bhaji? Of course they do. I even order double so I can eat them to next day. Lush. The only downside (if you live anywhere other than right on top of it, like me) is that it doesn't deliver. And I must admit, it's for that reason that on a cold, rainy night we have gone elsewhere for our Friday night curry fix to save ourselves from changing out of our pyjamas and donning waterproof jackets to walk the five minutes there and back again. But when the weather is fair enough for us to shake off our laziness and venture out to collect our order, we've never had to wait more than half an hour, even after 8 o'clock on a Saturday night. Their prices aren't bad either a fair few dishes come with rice included in the price at no extra cost compared with other places, which saves a few pennies on side orders. Having been unable, thus far, to sample every curry house in all of Brighton & Hove I can't comment definitively, but as far as a good Ruby goes this is definitely one of the best you'll find.

Agra probably has to go down as one of the better Indian takeaway's in Brighton. All of the food is…read morefreshly made on the day, and I think you can taste that in the food. I have yet to meet anybody with a bad word to say about Agra (that even includes vegetarians). I personally have only positive things to say about everything i've eaten here. I normally order the chicken passanda and the lamb tikka, both of which are as good as i've had anywhere else. I'd definitely recommend Agra if you're looking for a new curry house.

This restaurant is tucked away on Preston Circus so if you're not on the lookout for it, you may…read moremiss it. They offer to cater for any requirements and as my friend is averse to oil they made extra effort to avoid it in her dish and fry in butter-odd I know. All vegetable and main dishes cost only £4.95, and a couple of pounds extra if you wanted a King Prawn version of the dish.

The location of Raj Pavillion means you're unlikely to stumble across it unless you live in the…read morearea, it also suffers from the fact its situated in a area rife with Indian restaurants. Having said that the restaurant itself is a great,traditional Indian with friendly staff and gorgeous food. The exterior makes it look a little bit tacky with a luminous sign but the interior decor is pretty traditional with bamboo chairs candles. Its not the most ambient or romantic restaurant on earth but what it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for with delicious food.

If you find yourself searching for somewhere to eat on a Friday night having heard your mate say,…read more"I fancy an Indian" you could do a lot worse than Ganges Brasserie in Hove. Their massive selection of dishes means there's something for everyone, so whether you're a spice freak or a meak 'n' mild kind of person Ganges will cater for you (if you're really boring you can even order chicken and chips but I wouldn't recommend it.) The highlight of the menu is the Ganges Specials section, which ranges in price from £9.95 to £13.95. From this I usually order the Chilli Chicken Massalla or the Lamb Passanda and as of yet I haven't been disappointed. However, the menu can leave the inexperienced feeling a little indecisive, as the range of options can seem somewhat overwhelming. I'd recommend going there with an idea of the kind of dishes you like, that way you can always ask the friendly staff for comparisons. The Sunday buffet is great for those of a hungry disposition as you can tuck in to as much as you like for just £7.95 but whether or not you go for this, Ganges is always sure to leave you with a lasting feeling of fullness. Top notch!

This is one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Hove. The quality of the food is top notch. The…read moreingredients are all very fresh and the menu choices are great. The staff are also incredibly lovely and very professional. The service can be a tad slow but it is worth the wait. Additionally, I think that the location is great as it is so easy to park on Portland Road. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a top quality Indian meal.

Vegetarian Indian - perfect for those of us who don't want meat but don't want a boring daal…read moreeither. The menu is really inventive actually, using unusual ingredients that make this a refreshing change to all the regular fayre you'd find on a regular Indian take away menu. There's the Mombai potato curry with coconut, the aubergine in yoghurt curry and my personal favourite, the sweetcorn & patra curry - sweetcorn & chunks of vine leaves with a spicy paste in a tangy tomato curry sauce. The best part is you can try a few different dishes as there is an option to order half portions. Yey! They also sell unusal lagers from countries as far flung as Lithuania and Poland which makes for an interesting touch.

I believe this restaurant has just moved here from Preston St ( Sept 2008 ). Its vegetarian and…read moreIndian. Brighton is lacking in good Indian foods. Most that I have tried have been poor standard. This restaurant seemed to please many in its last location. I hope this will be the case in their new venue.

From the outside, Eastern Eye doesn't look appealing, with the large windows that have white A4…read moremenus stuck onto them, and dark interior. Don't let this put you off though, it put me off for years until I was recommended to go by a friend, and I truly believe this is one of Brighton's best kept culinary secrets. My favourite starter was the fried fish fillets, which are fried in gram flour so are gluten free which is good for me! They also make their masala dosa from scratch, they soak the rice and lentils over night, then grind them in a stone grinder that they imported all the way from India! The most authentic tasting dosa I have ever had! The curries are all amazing, with plenty of unique dishes to choose from, the Lamb Shank curry is one of the best I have ever had. Definitely head to Eastern Eye if you haven't yet, for amazingly authentic curries, and some of the best Indian that is available in Brighton!

Go to Eastern Eye now - it's always empty despite being the best Indian in town!!…read more This London Road restaurant offers surprisingly tasty and good quality food considering its notoriously rough and ready surroundings and neighbouring shops (pound shops, discount shops, charity shops, betting shops...). I guess the surroundings must explain why it always looks a bit dead - that and the not too welcoming tacky shop front, which also doesn't give a great view inside of the restaurant. But I'd really recommend you give it a go - in fact this is one of my Indian friend's favourite restaurant in Brighton! The decor is smart, modern and comfortable. The food is good value and seriously yummy - with a great fresh range from indulgent to light and healthy. They also do a big veggie selection. Also look out for the cheapie lunchtime deals advertised in the window. The only thing I wouldn't reccomend the place for is a romantic meal; it's often empty in there, so you'll feel a bit exposed and watched by the waiter. But the place is way more dead than it deserves to be - definitely great for a group as the restaurant gets some business and you get quick delicious food!

The cozy atmosphere at Zama Punjabi Kitchen underscores the authentic flavors of the home cooking…read moreat this South Asian restaurant! The friendly servers and the clean, modern setting just added to the experience too! We started our meal off with the mini poppadums with chutney & pickle, which were basically little puffy crackers with a spicy pickle, a mint-cilantro chutney, and a sweet chutney for dipping. My pick for a main course was the Green Thali, which came with a sampling of a bunch of different vegetarian dishes from their menu, along with pilau rice and naan bread. The Achari Paneer Tikka was spiced farmer's cheese grilled to perfection and served with a slice of bell pepper; the Zama Chana Masala was a simple chickpea curry simmered with onion & tomato; the Auntie Ji's Vegetable Curry was a delicious medley of cauliflower, peas, and other vegetables in a tomato/onion curry; and the comforting Zama Dal Makhani was a simple mixture of creamy, slow-cooked black lentils & kidney beans! The thali also came with a very pungent Chilli Pickle and a cooling Kachumber Raita. Every element of this thali was just so nicely executed and the flavors were all on point, without being too salty or overspiced! What great food, and what a great value too!

Formally Balti Towers, Bhindis seem to really put some extra love and attention into their food…read more They have an open kitchen on premises and the preparation and delivery of their dishes is quite unique, I especially love the mixed tikka starter, which is lamb and chicken, and is only £2.95. They have some many good dishes but I always seem to use that as a solid cornerstone to my order. Being so close myself and friends have given Bhindis quite a bit of business and delivery orders have always arrived promptly and the delicious food hasn't disappointed as of yet.

If I had to pick a favourite Indian takeaway in Brighton, it would be a difficult toss-up between…read moreBhindis and the Agra Tandoori. Bhindis, I must say, has the edge most winter nights as they'll deliver. When this place opened a few years ago, it went by the name 'Balti Towers' and quickly changed it... infringement of copyright? I have no idea. I though it was a great pun but I guess they wanted to be taken more seriously. Bhindis are very proud of the fact that they have an entirely open kitchen, so you can watch the chefs at work while you wait for your curry and it's plain to see that this place is both hygienic and efficient. The front-of-house service is great too. The food here is absolutely delicious, not greasy and super tasty. They use fresh herbs in all their dishes and you can taste the freshness of the meat and veg too. As much as I love the Agra I think Bhindis may have the edge with it's pricing too. Most dishes have rice included and you can choose between a large and small portion of your main meal, with quite a noticeable price difference. They also have this gorgeous bright orange coleslaw-type stuff (sounds weird but trust me, it's lush) which I dip my poppadums and bhajis into with immense joy. If you love a great curry, then Bhindis is a must.

Smack, bang in the middle of Brighton, this place has a great reputation. In fact they boast that…read morethey prepare the best Indian food in the city, which may appear arrogant but it has to be said that I haven't had a bad dish yet. The decor in here is modern and bright although I've only ever picked up my dinner from here (I wish they delivered!). It's honestly very difficult to pinpoint just one or two good dishes from here because every one I've had, which is quite a few, has been better than the last. Fresh, full of flavour and generously portioned. If you're looking for something different though I'd go for the Xacuti - a tangy dish with roasted aromatic spices in sauce dominated by coconut. Or perhaps a Kashmir with Banana. Hmm, I guess I like it sweet!

Aysha Tandoori - Curries, Pizzas and Burgers? Now that I covering and catering for the masses…read more There are so many chancers in Brighton, all looking for a cash cow. But to sustain a business sometimes you have to branch out to lure in more custom. Whilst the burgers and pizzas aren't up to much, they're cheap and at least on offer. As you would expect, Aysha soar in the curry department. The Bengal Noodles are lovely, cooked with chicken and chillied herbs. Another notable dish is the Garlic Chilli Chicken, sublime. Most curries are well priced and all come with rice and salad, but they are all top quality.

Old school vibe & really tasty. Wasn't quite as spicy as was made to believe but the addition of…read moresome chopped green chillies made a beautiful dish :)