If you're partial to paneer and after some seaside vibes, the best Indian restaurants in Brighton are calling. From three-course banquets to modern fusion, the famous Lanes and neighbouring Hove are brimming with options to satisfy your curry cravings. Tuck into our top spots to eat poppadoms, Nepali hot wings and so much more.
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Last updated on 15th July 2025
Easy Tiger serves a colourful mix of curries, stews and wraps from its kitchen based in The Hampton. If you're a lover of smashing lots of poppadoms into dips (who isn't?), welcome to heaven, as loads of sauces and pickled delights are on the menu.
Located on Dukes Lane, Mowgli is pulling out all the stops when it comes to excellent Indian cooking. We're talking everything from sizzling ginger chicken and goan fish curries to tea-steeped chickpeas and much more. Wash it all down with a lychee martini or mango lassi.
Indian restaurants in Brighton and Hove will struggle to compete against the famous thalis and platters on offer at The Chilli Pickle. Banquets here are bursting with spices through its Nepali wings and tandoori curries. You must indulge in a few scoops of kulfi ice cream before you go.
Hidden away in the bustling Lanes, Permit Room is a vibrant all-day restaurant and bar that takes its inspiration from mid-century Bombay. Expect bold, colourful decor, filled with South Asian artwork, vintage album covers and quirky prints.
Begin the day with a hearty fry up with an Indian twist, or head down later on for the likes of aloo tikki chaat, spicy chicken puff and fragrant vegetable curries. Plus, they serve award-winning cocktails like the Feni Martini, alongside local beer.
When on a mission to find a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Brighton, Kitgum Kitchen may be your winner. East African flavours with intriguing combos leap off the menu; check out its signature Ugandan Rolex, an omelette-filled chapati with tamarind sauce, potatoes and carrots.
Indian Summer Brighton boasts a huge range of classy South Asian recipes to get your teeth around. Big groups are welcome here and you'd be wise to go for the venue's sharing platter, which includes mamaji chicken plus onion and potato pakodas.
