Dreaming about nigiri, Cali rolls or buttery salmon sashimi? You're in luck, as this pretty seaside town fronts a whole range of sensational options to enjoy Japanese grub. From casual spots offering some of the freshest plates to crackin' plant-based hubs touting mouthwatering maki, we've rounded up the best sushi restaurants in Brighton.
Tucked into one of Shelter Hall's seven resident kitchens right on the seafront, Temaki Bros brings hand-rolled temaki cones, loaded rice bowls and pillowy bao buns to Brighton's beachfront food hall. Founder Alastair Green's lifelong sushi obsession shows in every roll, fresh, fast-casual and built for sharing. With seaview terrace seating on offer too, it's an easy win for a relaxed lunch or laid-back evening by the water.
You can always rely on the Moshimo Brighton menu for tasty Japanese cuisine in The Lanes. Alongside offering decadent seafood dishes, including a whole sushi boat, this restaurant is also championing vegan eats with 50% off plant-based plates every Wednesday.
Venture to Tropical Sushi Brighton for a fusion feast like no other. Boasting South American and Japanese flavours, there are plenty of unique dishes to tuck into across the cool space. Think crunchy tacos made from nori and king prawn tempura rolls.
For sushi lovers seeking more than the usual roll, Blossoms delivers in style. This Japanese-inspired Lanes restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and inventive small plates alongside indulgent desserts like miso brownies and yuzu crème brûlée, all in a colourful setting.
Award-winning cocktails round out the experience, and for a twist, the restaurant hosts themed events like Ghibli Taste and Tales or offers the private Crimson Koi space for a luxe, intimate meal.
On Church Road, Wabi Sabi brings a contemporary edge to authentic Japanese dining, high-quality sashimi, nigiri, maki and donburi, all built on fresh, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to letting each one speak for itself. The name says it all: a Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in the natural and the imperfect, reflected in a menu that celebrates flavour and texture over fuss. Add the largest sake list in Brighton and Hove and it's an easy pick for a proper Japanese feed with a drink to match.
Brighton's sushi scene spans everything from Lanes institutions to seafront food halls. Moshimo is a longstanding favourite for sustainable sushi in the heart of The Lanes, while newer spots like SORA at Malmaison Brighton Marina bring high-end Japanese dining and cocktails to the waterfront. For something more casual, Temaki Bros at Shelter Hall serves up hand-rolled temaki cones and rice bowls right on the beach.
Yes. Several of Brighton's Japanese restaurants cater well to vegan and vegetarian diners, with vegetable maki, avocado rolls and tofu-based dishes alongside their traditional menus, so groups with mixed dietary needs are well covered.
Nigiri is hand-pressed rice topped with fish or seafood. Maki wraps rice, fish and vegetables inside seaweed and slices it into rounds. Temaki takes the same ingredients and hand-rolls them into a cone, perfect for eating on the go.
