When I looked for Indian food in Brighton, this place seems to be the top of the charts. And it's definitely solid food. A bit on the pricier side, but the atmosphere is also quite nice / upscale so there's that. It's definitely it your local Indian where most of the business comes from deliveries. This seems to be quite a touristy place but not in a bad way. It's located inside the Lanes and so it's very central. I really enjoyed the meal and would certainly come back for their food. read more

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The best modern Indian I've had in Brighton. Service is great but they are very strict on their allotted seating time. The decor is fabulous!! read more

If ever there were a trendy UK Indian restaurant, this has to be it! The bright lights, colorful decorations, and amazing service were all super memorable parts of my visit to the Chilli Pickle! For dinner, I sat at the communal table and ordered the Set Menu (Veg), which started with a huge platter of pappadum along with pickled onions and three different types of chutneys/jams. Then there was the Chilli Pickle Cornflake Mix, a reinvented version of "Bombay mix" containing cornflakes, lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, flaked rice, cashews, pecans, raisins, and more! This was so crunchy and delicious that I even asked to take the rest home after the meal! On the waiter's recommendation, I tried the pani puri for my appetizer, a typical Indian street food made of puri (a deep-fried puff) filled with potato, chickpeas, and chutney--it also came with a tamarind water on the side, which you poured into the puris before eating. While this was an interesting dish, there was very little flavor to the little puffs, and I thought these was skippable. For my main, I chose the Punjabi Aubergine Curry, made with soft pieces of eggplant in a sauce of tamarind, coconut, and peanuts. It came with a cucumber/tomato/red onion salad and a huge, fresh piece of onion roti on the side. The onion roti was pure perfection--the edges were puffy and chewy, while the inner part was thin and crispy; it had a nice nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour and was the perfect vessel for dunking in the curry! Overall a decent dish, but the flavors and spices were definitely toned down, and the sauce had a more sweet/mild flavorful than other Indian curries I've had. read more

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Oh my goodness. Have you ever had a meal that you just never wanted to end. This was that kind of meal. One of my girlfriends recommended this place to me since we were going to be in Brighton and I'm so grateful she did. It was difficult to settle on just two dishes from the menu but finally decided on the Persian Chicken Biryani and the Himachal Chickpea, Squash Curry. Oh. My. God. Seriously. I can't even put into words how fantastic our meal was. We were both stuffed when we finished yet still wanted to order more because we didn't want the happiness to end. This was, by far, the best Indian meal I'd had in all of England... or Canada... or I'll bet, should I ever go to India, there too! Absolutely fabulous. The chicken in the biryani was tender and juicy, the rice perfectly cooked. The sides supporting this dish were incredible especially the chutney! The chickpea/squash curry was to die for. I don't think I've ever had a dish more flavourful than this one. Every mouthful ended with a satisfying sigh. This meal was worth the trip the Brighton. read more

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King Thali is the way to go! For 13.50, you get a complete meal with various vegetables, riata, naan, rice, dal, and even dessert on top of a main dish of your choice. I had a late lunch (around 1:30) and still got through perhaps 2/3 of the dish because of so much food. The spiciness of the dishes were dialed down one notch, however. My simmered chicken with one chili pepper had almost no kick to it. Nonetheless, it was delicious to eat with the vegetables, rice, and naan. I love the space as well - very open and conducive to natural lighting everywhere. read more

The Chilli Pickle - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

Really like this place! Though I can appreciate the attractiveness of going to a small hole-in-the wall restaurant that serves amazing food, I also really appreciate bigger restaurants that can still deliver on quality. All the servers were so kind and upbeat! Which I find surprising since we came in an hour before they ended their lunch opening. I could immediately see people with huge metal plates that were loaded with smaller dishes and I got so excited, I really love the idea of trying several things. And that's exactly what I got when I ordered the King Thali plate with lamb. Holy moly, so much good stuff. The only thing about trying so many different flavors is that some don't work well together or some don't work right after the other. And I'm pretty sure my stomach was really really confused, but my tongue felt perfectly fine! (Except for when I dumbly ate a whole chilli pepper, my fault entirely). There was a good amount of deliciously tender meat, sitting in a savory sauce. Even though the rice is supposed to be the most plain part, it was actually really tasty by itself! I wasn't a big fan of the pickled eggplant, the pineapple side was ok, the tomato/mango side was ok, the purple coconut shavings were ok. I really loved the crisp (poppadum?) and the piece of flatbread. THE PAKORA (?) was so good, I loved the fritters the plate came with. And the lentil daal was pretty nice as well. Almost forgot! We ordered the pani puri to start, and it's really light and has a nice filling, but it felt like eating something close to nothing. It's a good starter for that though. To end it all, the carrot cream cheese dessert was a nice bite to finish it all off. I would recommend this restaurant! read more

The Chilli Pickle - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

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Not to be dramatic but this was the best meal i've ever eaten. The service to start was great, we were greeted with a smile and treated with the same energy the entire visit. I tried the cucumber collins to drink, super refreshing with a little bit of tart lime. My friend and i ordered 3 plates to share and it was more than enough food. Everything was amazing, don't try the free. peppers though if you don't like spicy Wish i lived in England because I would be here weekly (probably daily). read more

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Picked it just because of the name. I will never forget the delicious dinner my friends and I had. Do not miss this one! Next time I am in Brighton I will definitely return. read more

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Lovely flavors and cute atmosphere. The prices are a little on the higher side for my liking, but I still enjoyed the food immensely. read more

One of the reasons I love Yelp is making friends from all over the UK and the world. I had received a recent telling off from fellow Yelper and foodie Gemma G that I hadn't explored her home town of Brighton much despite living so close in south London. So, Chilli Pickle had the honour of being Gemma's first attempt to sell Brighton to me as a culinary destination. Once I had negotiated the notorious West Street (she had been kind enough to warn me about it!), I was into the very quaint and fun Laines area of Brighton and I did enjoy peering into the various shops on my way to the restaurant. I gather that Chilli Pickle has just moved into its new premises on Jubilee St and it was nice to see an independent restaurant on a street also housing Yo Sushi, Las Iguanas and Carluccio's. I would echo Tim W's words in calling Chilli Pickle an Indian bistro rather than a curry house. This is reflected in its decor, right from the giant plant pots outside through to the exotic accessories like tiffin carriers at the door to the big tin plates that the food is served on. The vibe was very chic and carried the buzz of a city cocktail bar with the mainly young professional crowd dining here on the Wednesday evening that we visited. The upmarket feel is carried through the offerings on the menu, both in ingredients (venison, crab and scallop feature) and price (£3.95 for 3 poppodoms and chutneys). The dishes range quite widely across the globe, from Nepalese momos (steamed dumplings) to chicken biryani from Hyderabad to south Indian lentil cakes. With such a wide choice, I was actually quite impressed that we were quite decisive. We had some obligatory popoddoms to start as we perused the menu. Going for a range of classics to test out the kitchen, we settled on masala dosa (rice pancake filled with spiced potato and peas) and the Chilli Pickle tandoori platter, offering masala lamb chop, lamb seekh kebab, chicken tikka and chilli chicken thigh. Both dishes were served with an assortment of pickles, chutneys, dips and bread, all of which were announced by the waiter as the dishes were delivered. Perhaps the most valuable piece of advice was not to eat the 'drumstick' vegetable which came in the sambar curry broth accompanying the dosa because 'it might cause you to choke to death'! My passion fruit cooler drink sadly didn't deliver much passion fruit flavour though Gemma seemed happy with her Kingfisher beer - as her review states, she needed the numbing effect after her day at work! I'm spoilt for good curry houses near me in south London and also from growing up in Malaysia. The ingredients were first class and the cooking accurate and the food was well presented. However, the flavours didn't really contrast much between the different things which we ate, something which would have earned Chilli Pickle a top Yelp rating from me. However, Chilli Pickle and my own wander round part of Brighton has convinced that there is certainly more worth exploring in the culinary world of Brighton. I look forward to it. Thanks, Gemma! read more

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I've been to the darling, bustling Chilli Pickle twice now, it's time for some words to get done written on this high concept Indian diamond. SO.MUCH.FOOD. Both times I left regretting the last few bites but then I think "no regrets!" and I have a few more and then I'm loosening my belt as I walk out because I want to basically lie down in the street and snooze my way through the digestion process. Needless to say? The portions are quite generous, and tasty as well. Service = stellar. I lunched with colleagues weekday, and on a recent weekend trip to Brighton headed back with my infant son and husband. Both times we were met with wonderful welcomes, great hospitality start to finish. High class, very polished and friendly. Everything I sampled was great. I can't even remember because I had a food induced brain coma of sorts, but I loved it all. The specials/combos are great and allow you to try a few different things and all the sides are also good. The garlic naan = perfection. Not hard to see why I was leaving so full now, right? Oh and pour a chai on top of that too. And a Bloody Mary. Ok now I'm mixing up my visits, but suffice it to say if you're after a good meal with some great drinks in a festive atmosphere, Chili Pickle is a great bet. *Pro-tip on the kid menu -- the kati roll is HUGE. I was thinking it was going to be a smaller portion but its massive. If you've got smaller kids you can easily split one for a few of them. *Kid-friendly: high chairs available, they'll store your buggy out of sight and a changing table in the loo. Bonus. *Would be good for groups, it's spacious -- make a booking. read more

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British curry is no joke. The Brits take their curry so seriously that they host the annual British Curry Awards - affectionately dubbed the curry Oscars - fully decked with a red carpet, celeb presenters, and only the best Indian fare for their foodie-studded audience. Spoiler alert: The Chilli Pickle earned an award from the 'academy' with wins in 2010 and 2012 (for Most Innovative Restaurant and Best Casual Restaurant, respectively). Oh yessiree, they're the real McCoy! As soon as I finished devouring the best Indian meal of my life, my woes began. The Chilli Pickle is located 5,385 miles away from my home! Sorry, San Francisco friends - but you can't Postmates this goodness. On a soggy Wednesday we headed to The Chilli Pickle for a late lunch and were greeted with a bright and modern setting and a menu packed with tantalizing items. I was torn between ordering the Paneer Pasanda and the Cochin Chicken Curry, but in the end, the lure of almond gravy, saffron, cream, and green chilli won. So Paneer Pasanda it was, and soon there were fireworks... in my mouth. Though you might balk at the prices, my entree came loaded with all the accoutrements - I'm talking pilau rice, dal, veggies, chutney, salad, raita, and naan. Well worth the splurge; you'll taste the difference! The only sour part of my meal was 45 minutes in, as we approached the end (sob). Even after I got back to London, my experience at the Chilli Pickle was top of mind - so much that I ordered Indian takeway the very next night. Big mistake, because even though that next meal was good, there was no comparison to the magic I gleefully consumed in Brighton. Multiple British Curry awards, a current 5-year streak of Michelin Bib Gourmands, and a well-earned 4.5 star rating on Yelp. These guys are doing everything right. read more

The Chilli Pickle - Paneer Pasanda: cheese tandoor baked and served in almond gravy with saffron, cream, and green chili. - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

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Well, I came back for round two, and as promised here is my updated review... Food on this occasion definitely warrants five stars. I started with the Chicken Momos - beautifully flavoured steam dumplings served with a sweat-inducing pepper dipping sauce and a rather unnecessary spring onion broth. For main course I went to the Moilly Seafood - this dish was presented in a beautiful fashion - the curry was served in a silver pot with crab claws protruding out and a scallop shell for presentation. The curry included prawns, scallops, four big crab claws laden with meat and a large piece of huss. The curry sauce was beautifully fragrant with flavours of coconut and ginger coming through. The curry was accompanied by a steamed rice cake that had the unusual texture of sponge cake but was great for dipping in the curry sauce! I was desperate to sample the desserts and had my eye on the rabri but alas I just couldn't fit it in. Unfortunately, the service was a bit of a let down on this occasion. 30 minutes to make a cocktail? Please don't leave a girl with a hot and spicy sauce and nothing to put out the fires with. On my last visit the service was exceptional so maybe it was just an off day. Oh well, I'll just have to come back for round three... read more

The Chilli Pickle - Chicken momos - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

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This place is nice. Not blowing my socks off, but nice. I've been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. The time I went for dinner, it was delicious, got a kind of mixed grill thing that came with a few different meats in different marinades, accompanied with a load of chutneys and sauces (I was PEAKING OUT) it was extremely tasty. When I went for lunch I ordered from the lunch menu a 'King Thali' which was basically a small curry and it came with a board of dips and nibbles. Hhhmmm it was nice, okayish, if a little cold and bland actually. I don't know if this is just me being a right old fusspot though cos my sister seemed to enjoy hers immensely. I asked for mine to be spicy but my bloody mary was hotter than my food (the cocktails are really different - innovative and definitely have that Asian touch to them, give them a go!). I also tried some of the street food and got these kind of dumplings which were delicious and came with a redcurrant sauce. The lunch was very reasonably priced so I can't whinge too much (£13). The service is always great though, the staff are welcoming and take you through the menu explaining what's behind each dish (i didn't have a clue!). very pleasant. All in all this is a lovely place to eat in Brighton, I defo wouldn't knock it, but there is better out there... read more

The Chilli Pickle... Excellent food, excellent service, book ahead of time if you have no alternative in mind. The king thali is the star of this establishment. They are superb. This is my favourite place to eat in Brighton & we will be back time & time again. If you like fragrant, fresh, interesting food then come here. If you're expecting to be dished up what you would usually order from an Indian restaurant, then you'll be disappointed (but then really excited because what you get is soooo much better). The smells and flavours are sensational. I miss the spice of the Indian food that I'm used to but it's okay to have a night off from the chilli once in a while. I really need to get involved with the rest of the menu, but since I started with the king thali it's really hard to not have one. The husband has had the chilli fries with chicken and that was also amazing (but my thali was better, shhhh). If you don't know what a thali is, it's a collection of small Indian dishes all put together on a large tray. I think you get about 13 dishes in total, including naan, popudom, various chutneys and dips, and even a small dessert. Talking of dessert.. we don't usually order dessert but the ones here are stunning. The rice pudding, the milk balls, the ice cream (I'll look up the names at a later date). I think the milk curd balls are my favourite (don't be put off by the description). The staff here are great & they explain what all the thali dishes are when it arrives. They are always about to answer questions. They also have a lemon and lime water drink that comes sweet or salty, for between £2 and £3 and it's delicious. Comes in a big jug & it's all you need to accompany the amazing food. I'll add some photos when I can't - they are a feast for the eyes. Everything looks great as well as tastes great. Yum! read more

This place can get very crowded. We went on a Thursday night without a reservation and we were lucky to get a table. If we were any later, we would not have been able to get seated that evening. So if you want to go, book in advance, especially on the weekends. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is pretty slick and modern in design and very clean. The food portions, at least by Indian restaurants here in the South Jersey/Philadelphia region, were really quite large. I had the Tandori chicken platter. It had came with Nan bread and some others accompaniments. We also had the fish and lamb and they were all good size dishes. There were three of us and we could have easily ordered two main dishes and shared. All the food was great and had just the right amount of heat. I would have given the place 5 stars but it is a 7 hour plane flight and 2 hour bus ride from my house. read more

I've always gone here for lunch during the week so the service is never slow as some people have previously mentioned. I'm having a hard time deciding on my rating as I have had better (Hove Tandoori in Hove, Masala Zone in London). The food was tasty but it's not the best I've ever had. And the atmosphere is very very good. I love the small touches - tin platters, goblet type glasses. I usually have a vegetarian/vegan Thali (they even have King Thali's which have a few more items and a dessert) which is a massive variety of delicious Indian food. Menus: http://www.thechillipickle.com/menus read more

The Chilli Pickle - Vegetarian Thali - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

This place ROCKS. I don't think I will ever be able to enjoy a curry that isn't from here. They've ruined me for life. We ordered a MASSIVE amount off the menu (go hard or go home, kids) and demolished the lot because its so good! We had the lamb, the salmon, chicken, dosa and loads of sides and naans and things. The staff are exceptional here and I would seriously recommend it just based on the staff, even if the awards and food do speak for themselves. 100% the best curry in Brighton. Don't go anywhere else. read more

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I always try to come here when I am near Brighton. The food and the service are fantastic. It's certainly the best Indian food in town, in my opinion. I will continue to visit! read more

In Brighton and my sister had heard a lot of good things about this place so we checked it out for a very late lunch. Even though we turned up at 2.50 (lunch finished at 3) they were more than happy to accommodate us. Both of us ordered the Grand Thali for just £10 (special price on a Monday!) and were way too stuffed to finish it all. You get a choice from a menu of 9-10 different curries and there was great variety. The Chicken Kurchen was my choice and it had a great level of spice sitting in the background that crept up on you when it felt like it was getting too weak. Alongside the curry there was a plethora of different little treats such as lentil dal, bhaji, pakora, rice, dhokla (like a savoury sponge cake), pickle, raita and a 'mini' naan that was anything but that. Would definitely recommend this place for Indian food and will be back again. read more

The Chilli Pickle - King Thali lunch! - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

A lovely spot in central Brighton serving delicious, fresh tasting curries that stand out above the rest of the curry houses I've tried in the area. My partner and I visited here on one of our very first dates and our experience was wonderful - lovely, friendly staff who were happy to give us a complimentary pickle tray, short wait times and most importantly, fantastic food. You can get dishes that are extremely hot (with fresh chillies as a garnish - they will blow your head off!) and flavoursome. My only complaint would be the prices of drinks, but as the food itself doesn't break the bank, this is understandable. Would definitely revisit - I'd suggest a weekday to avoid disappointment with booking. read more

This place is SOOO overrated. Ok, it is central, quick, with a nice atmosphere. But it is pricy, service is really not that great (sometimes on the verge of rudeness when it gets busy), and food is easily forgettable. Just walk 10min more and go somewhere else of you want tasty Indian food. It is outrageously pricy considering what you get in your plate. Accompaniments and drinks especially - they make the bill skyrocket very fast. And yet people keep talking about it as the best Indian restaurant in Brighton - nonsense! read more

Fun ambiance and decorations. Reservations are helpful; place filled up on a Tues night. Our server offered helpful advice on ordering - our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs! Everything was delicious, including momos, aubergine curry, and paneer jalfrezi. read more

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This place has such good reviews for good reason. Oh man. This place is going to be better than you think. It looks a little too modern and shiny but do not be confused. I absolutely adored my dosa. It had been way too long since the lasts one. And they were willing to go beyond the traditional masala dosa and serve an enormous buttery dosa with a fantastically seasoned chicken curry. Yum yum yum. Everyone at my table was jealous and I felt bad so I let them tear off big chunks of crunchy dosa and mop up the sauce. Yum. Just thinking about this dosa again today makes me want to get back on a train to Brighton. The thali plates are also a big focus there, and the duck and cardamon one was amazing. They also serve a range of Indian and European desserts. You may want order a big pot of tea or an herbal infusion. They have beautiful glass teapots that show off the goods inside. Gluten-free notes: This place is incredibly gluten-free-friendly. They note on the menu what's gluten-free and what can be made GF. For example, they were able to adjust the thali plate to come with a piece of chickpea sponge cake instead of naan. read more

One word: overrated. I went in for dinner .. Ordered a buryani and the lamb curry. The rice came in nicely and delicious , the lamb came as ground beef in a stew? I don't know, and the bread that came with it was not enough. Not a big deal, miner details don't make a difference. But what makes that is the overrated prices!! From experience I can assure you that the quality of the food can be found in any upcoming Indian Resturant half the price. I understand that this a modern indie atmosphere where all the staff are from the LGBT community and the style of delivering the food is "traditional" with the tray and everything .. But come on, double the price?!! If you're on a budget: book online or by phone for lunch time. They have specific dates and times for an affordable price on their meals. I honestly won't go back as I prefer to keep exploring other options because I can see potential for another Resturant to be better.. read more

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I came to the Chilli Pickle on a busy Saturday night crossing my fingers that they'd have a table available. But of course, all tables were booked. However when we asked if we could sit outside, the staff set up a table within a few minutes and we immediately were looking over their diverse menu. What surprised me the most during this evening was how we were given the same amount of attention outside as the other customers indoors. Food was great, the set menu is hard to resist. Overall I had a good experience here and will come back again! read more

The restaurant itself is beautiful, I love the Indian tiffins, printed bags and things for sale on the shelves and the open-plan airiness of the place. We were seated by the huge windows which was perfect for people watching and let in loads of natural light. The food is also really, really good. Indian food isn't my favourite so this was a real surprise for me. When I arrived, our party had already ordered some Poppadums, Chutneys and Chilli Papdi Gathia. Yum. The chutneys were mind blowing. So many incredible flavours, perfect pre-meal, appetite enhancing food! For my main I had the Chicken Korma Thali (call me adventurous...) and it was a truly beautiful, and huge, plate of food. I loved every single dish, but don't quite understand why the yoghurt was florescent pink. I had the normal sized Thali (there are also King Thali's!) and was too full to finish it, so the portions are more than generous! The only thing that slightly marred the perfect experience, was the slow service. Our food took an hour to arrive and no one apologised or seemed to notice, until we brought it up and asked where the food was. The staff were very apologetic when we did let them know though, and the food really is worth the wait! read more

I am basing this solely on the last takeaway I had from The Chilli Pickle. Which was good. But that is all. "Good" does not justify the cost in comparison to other takeaway services. The takeaway box it comes in is pretty handy. The poppadom/dipping sauce ratios are way off (you end up with loads of extra sauce and become desperate for more poppadom). The quality of the food is good, but not exceptional. Worth a try. read more

Any culinary enthusiast in Brighton knows The Chili Pickle. Touting a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a lot of hype, this unique restaurant offers modern takes on Southern Indian cuisine. I attempted to make a reservation on their website for Friday dinner, and they appeared to be fully booked. I called to double check, and found that there were indeed some tables still available. So, I recommend calling. We arrived 20 minutes early, and were invited to sit in their colorful waiting area and peruse the menu. The interior is bright and festive, with multicolored paper lanterns, and loud techno music. The decor did not feel specifically Indian-this could have easily been a Mexican restaurant. We were seated at 9pm, and promptly ignored for almost 30 minutes. No water, no server. I get it, it's Friday night and you're busy, but at least throw us some drinks. My boyfriend and I could not converse over the obnoxiously loud music (you literally need to shout to be heard), which gave us both anxiety. When we finally got a server, he was great. Friendly, personable Spanish guy who was highly knowledgeable of the menu. To drink I had the "Star Of India" cocktail, which was the highlight of the entire meal. I was initially hesitant to order a cocktail using a low grade rum like Goslings, but this ended up being an exquisitely crafted beverage. Their house made syrup of fresh vanilla bean and star anise, combined with lime juice, create a refreshing and multifaceted flavor profile. You must order this cocktail. I also had the gin based "Hendricks", which was not nearly as good. I love a floral cocktail, but their mix of cucumber syrup and elderflower soda just tasted like potpourri. To start we got the Punjabi Samosas, which were just okay. The potato and lentil filling was flavorful, but there was not enough of it-most of the samosa was bread, which was too dense and floury. The tamarind sauce and chutney served alongside were the highlight of this dish. We also got the Mixed Onion Pakoras, which were much better. Well spiced, without being too oily or salty. I was slightly disappointed to find only two vegan entree options on the menu. I got the Idli Sambhar Pumpkin, which looked amazing, but was ultimately disappointing. The deconstructed dish is served on a metal cafeteria style tray, so you can mix and match the components as you please. The steamed rice and curry leaf dumplings are nothing like they sound-I almost thought I had been brought the wrong plate. They were three dense, flavorless lumps with the consistency of cornbread that I assume you are supposed to combine with the curry? They were much too dry to eat alone. The vegetable curry was okay, but had large inedible spice leaves and whole black peppercorns hidden throughout, which I kept biting into and had to spit out. The masala pumpkin was bland, and had inconspicuous green chilis on top that are actually EXTREMELY spicy. I love spicy foods, and even a nibble of this was enough to make my eyes water. I can't imagine a British persons reaction if they unknowingly ate a whole one-death, maybe? My boyfriend got the Butter Chicken and enjoyed it, so perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing. Our bill came to £90, which felt really overpriced for what it was. I have had far superior Indian food for a fraction of the price, in a significantly less annoying ambiance. I would not be opposed to giving this place another try, but am in no rush to return. read more

The Chilli Pickle - Star Of India - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

If I had to choose one favourite restaurant in Brighton I would probably have to go with the Chilli Pickle. It just ticks a lot of boxes for me - excellent service, nice comfortable setting with interesting things to look at, menu changes regularly and I know that anything I order will taste amazing. They do really nice soft drinks as well as cocktails and great quality beers and wines. I think the price is good for the standard you are getting. At lunch you can get a King Thali and they are huge with so many different little treats and sauces it's quite exciting really and always really impressed friends when I take them there. They are so filling so be warned, go there hungry. All the meals are a good size I can't have starters and a main it's too much. Last time me and my friend shared the starter of duck dumplings then one King Thali and it was plenty enough for lunch for 2 people. I keep meaning to try the dosa as it looks brilliant. For evening meals I have had the lamb shank meal before which was super as well as the fish meals and mixed grills. It's all good. Another good thing is it's next door to the myhotel bar so you can go for a cocktail before dinner or after. read more

The Chilli Pickle - Duck dumplings and chicken tikka king thali.. Sooo good - Indian Near Me - Brighton and Hove, BNH

I love this place! I ate here once in 2012. I went with a few friends at lunch and had the king thali and WOW i was impressed. It is great value for money and very generous portions. Not to mention delicious!! I had never had a thali before so that was really quite exciting, and the atmosphere of the place was very authentic with a modern twist. An enjoyable experience and plan to go back again! Only complaint is that they do not serve thalis in the evenings which is a shame! If you have not been here before i would suggest a lunch time trip and the king thali ;), you will not regret it!! read more

One of the best Indian restaurants I've ever eaten at - anywhere. Definitely stands among the top 3 in Brighton alongside Planet India and Indian Summer. Totally awesome homemade pickles and sauces with poppadoms, great local beer and then a truly magnificent oxtail madras. Can't wait to go back. Lovely staff and great service too. Quite expensive, but still good value. read more

Simply the best. Modern fusion indian cooking, better than any "curry house" I have EVER been to, although its not a curry house - more a bistro. The food is sublime. The service warm and attentive. The beer is from the Meantime Brewery (always a winner). Street food (proper dosas - just like in Mumbai) in the day, and yummy big dishes in the evening. My favourite restaurant in Brighton right now. Try it! read more

Talked about this place endlessly, so won't bore you with endless praise, but do know this... The Chili Pickle is amazing. Wonderful food and service, and a great place to spend an evening with friends. Everything on the menu is utterly delightful. YUM! :) read more

The Chili Pickle is a different dining experience to that of your average curry house, its more of a modern bistro set up. The restaurant is situated in the famous Brighton Laines and is popular with locals and visitor to the city alike. The menu reflect the venues atmosphere with a modernised twist on traditional Indian cusine, dishes include, banana leaf baked king prawns, spinach kofta and oxtail madras, The food is served in a modern European way with attention to presentation and kitch ceramic dishes rather than traditional sizzling steel platters. They also do a cheapo tapas lunch menu which is great for a business lunch with a difference. read more

The Chilli Pickle serves some of the moat authentic indian dishes I've ever eaten. They are passionate about flavour and the food is seriously tasty! Love that you can see into the kitchen, buzzing atmosphere and the staff are spot on. Ive been with friends, family and work-its a big place so good for big groups. read more

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Billing itself as an Indian Bistro this place is refreshingly modern. Set in the winding lanes of Brighton the restaurant itself is spacious and fresh. Wooden floors, tables and chairs make for more informal feel but smart enough for a night out. We went for the evening menu and started with the roasted poppadoms and Bombay Duck. The poppadoms came as crispy rolled (pancake style) offerings on a platter with three pickle bowls, a smokey and fruity pickle/chutney which was tangy and the smoked hue was nice, a plum chutney with overtones of cinnamon, rich but tasty, and a very hot chilli pickle (my other half polished this one off without batting an eyelid whilst I entertained a pleasant but intense firework show in my mouth). This starter ('nibble ' on the menu) gave a clue to the whole approach of this new bistro - contemporary yet unpretentious. Our starters were tandoor prawns and the Clam Rasan both were great and the lack of food colouring on the tandoor prawns was a refereshing change as was the grapefruit salsa (yep grapefruit!). My main dish was the stunning Tandoor Paneer Kebab which consisted of two large slabs of tandoor paneer, green and red pepper slices and a chunk of pineapple on each, a crispy pile of smoked, lemony rice infused with saffron, a bowl of minty yoghurt and a crispy ball of spinach and potato set in a pool of tomatoey masala sauce. Working round the plate was a real journey of well balanced taste delights. The staff were very knowledgable about the food and very friendly. Highly recommended! read more

I've had lunch here three times. In my opinion (and I love curry) this is a fantastic authentic and high quality little Indian place tucked discretely in the heart of the boutiquey South Lanes. But this isn't British Indian but rather the real regional Indian deal, albeit served in a contemporary and stylish approach. The thalis are absolutely delicious and offer a bitty-picky-nibbly platter of yummy bits, whilst the Masala Dhosa and other original dishes come both beautifully presented and packed with fresh authentic flavours. The food is much lighter than a traditional British Indian meal, so for friends or colleagues that prefer a tapas style grazing approach to a meal can enjoy themselves as much as the hardened curry fan in search of some new flavours. Service is OK - they're nice but not over attentive; definitely good enough though. Definitely recommended for a treat or a business lunch. read more

Fantastic modern Indian restaurant. During the daytime the menu offers Indian 'street food', tapas sized portions of dishes such as tandoori quail. In the evening, they offer a different menu with a great choice of starters and mains - none of your usual chicken tikki masalas or dupiazas, instead the offerings include oxtail madras, whole baked seabass and Goan spiced skate wings. I've eaten here both for lunch and dinner and both times the food was fantastic, by far the most refined and flavoursome Indian food I've ever eaten. Watch out for the Banjra Venison starter - this is hot!! Also would recommend trying the India Pale Ale which comes in a champagne bottle and packs a punch at 7.5% Service is prompt, informal and very friendly. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Brighton and Hove - can't wait to go back. read more

Why isn't TABLE more popular? I've been there 4 times now (one being our office (Xmas 09) party when they coped admirably with 70 people - and not one complaint - only compliments! Relying on quality ingredients, fresh... and as local as possible. Even their chips are handcut! The restaurant's highly professional and friendly team serve fabulous food and provide excellent service. I rarely eat meat (don't worry - meat eaters are adequately catered for), so starter-wise I nearly always choose calimari, it's lightly battered...and never chewy... though on the salty side (for those of you who worry about your health). The mains - Fish, whether grilled whole or deep fried is always a winner, Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms is fab... and far more filling than it looks. Leaving the best to last.. is the AWESOME Chocolate Nemesis desert... very, very dark, very moist,extremely rich but beautifully light in texture. My tip: Unless you're a mega-chocoholic - share it! It's D-I-V-I-N-E :) Menus change monthly, though some dishes seem to remain as standard. TABLE's cuisine/service is definitely superior to it's former incarnation - Aldo Zilli's, which I found to be a disappointment. Yes, I've become very fond of this eaterie, and I'm probably shooting myself in the foot, because I'd love to keep it secret! However, I also want them to stay in business... so don't take my word for it - please go check them out! read more