Kusaki

Name: Kusaki
Address: 6 Circus Parade Unit 5, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom, BN1 4GW
Telephone: 01273 620858
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

451 Reviews

£25 and under

Vegan

Top tags:

Dine in our blossom dining room or at our sushi cocktail bar

Our mission is to provide pure, plant-powered meals that are good for your body. Our approach is knowledgeable, playful, and engaging. We offer a unique opportunity to experience a different way of eating vegetables and discover new flavours and textures. Talented chefs behind Food For Friends restaurant (established in 1981 as Brighton’s first vegetarian restaurant), Botanique (Hove’s exclusive plant based restaurant) and Wolfox Coffee have put together their experience and knowledge to bring you this new Asian inspired plant based concept.

The result is a creative and colourful menu which shows organic plant-based food can lead to surprising, healthy and mindful new eating experiences. We believe in an upgraded casual dining experience in beautiful light-filled spaces dedicated to natural plant-based food and organic wines.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jun 2022

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

01273 620858

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Vegan, Japanese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Phone number
01273 620858
Website
http://www.kusakibrighton.com/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Let us take your occasion to the next level with our signature service. A private dining room with relaxed yet elegant setting inspired by a Japanese washitsu design. Accommodating up to 40 people for a seated lunch or dinner. The room is suitable for birthdays, weddings or anniversary celebrations and corporate events such as business breakfast, lunches or dinner, or offers the perfect venue for networking events and parties. Head Chef Reuben Waller creates seasonal menus especially for your event. The room comes with fresh flowers, candles, and place cards on requests.

Location
6 Circus Parade Unit 5 Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 4GW
Area
Brighton
Parking Details
Car park at the rear of the restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tomato
kelp-poached beef tomato secured in place with strip of nor
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Aubergine
marinated in miso then oven roasted
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Fried Tofu
strips of crispy bean-curd, delicate tomato caviar
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Enoki Mushrooms
bunch of enoki sauteed with tamari and sesame oi
- 2 Pcs£4.50
Chickpea Tofu Omelette
traditional rolled omelette, ours is made from chickpeas and silken tofu, with nori belt
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Oyster Mushroom
miso-marinated oyster mushroom, roasted
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Asparagus Tips
blanched asparagus secured with nori
- 2 Pcs£4.00
Sharing Platter
Selection of our sushi (nigiri & maki)
- 20 Pcs£25.00
- 30 Pcs£30.00

Maki

Served with tamari & wasabi Sheets of nori seaweed, overlaid with sushi rice (or quinoa) with a variety of filling, tightly rolled and sliced into bite-sized pieces

Mushroom Quinoa
with avocado, roasted king oyster mushroom, cucumber, and pickled red onion, topped with kewpie mayo (with quinoa in place of rice)
- 6 Pcs£7.00
Teriyaki Tofu Uramaki
with marinates tofu, blanched asparagus, spring onion, topped with sliced avocado and fried rice noodles
- 6 Pcs£7.00
Pepper
lightly roasted pepper, cucumber strips, pickled mooli, topped with sliced mango, tempura courgettes, chilli garnish
- 6 Pcs£7.00

Gyozas

Handmade gyozas dumplings, lightly steamed then fried on one side for a crispy finish. Served with ponzu dipping sauce

Kimchi & Quinoa*
filled with spicy kimchi and quinoa, oyster mushroom
- 3 Pcs£5.00
Shiitake, Leek & Tofu*
filled with fried leeks, mushrooms, miso-tofu, and spring onion
- 3 Pcs£5.00

Bao Buns

Light & fluffy steamed rice flour buns

Tempura Zucchini*
panko coated courgette, with kewpie mayo, pickled mooli, shredded spring onion and fine cucumber batons
- 2 Pcs£7.50
King Oyster Mushroom*
with 5-spice roasted oyster mushrooms, minced shiitake, shredded spring onion and fine cucumber batons
- 2 Pcs£7.50

Curry

With either Aubergine, Sweet Potato, or Oyster Mushroom, each in a panko coating

Katsu Curry£8.00
onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, mild curry spices in a rich creamy sauce. Served with rice and a choice of either panko coated aubergine, oyster mushroom or sweet potato
Green Curry£8.00
lemongrass, galangal, ginger, garlic, and coriander in a super-vibrant curry sauce. Served with rice and a choice of either panko coated aubergine, oyster mushroom or sweet potato

Ramen, Miso

Ramen£8.00
with chunky sweet potato, bamboo-shoots, buckwheat noodles, braised daikon, fried tofu and wakame seaweed strips
Mushroom Miso£6.50
mushroom dashi miso broth with shiitake & enoki mushrooms

While You Wait

All NG

Edamame£4.00
sauteed in their pods, with garlic, chilli and rock salt
Wasabi Peas£2.50
roasted peas with wasabi coating for a crunchy & spicy snack
Chilli Rice Crackers£3.00
with mushroom, pak choi and buckwheat noodles

Sides

Choose from: Sweet Potato, Beetroot, Asparagus, Tender stem Broccoli, Shimeji Mushroom, Spring Onion

Dashi Tofu£5.50
lightly floured and fried silken tofu, ginger, spring onion, mushroom dashi stock
Enoki Mushroom£5.50
straw mushrooms lightly poached with chilli, cashew, ginger sauce., garnished with coriander and spring onions. Silken Tofu - sake sauteed veg, ginger, seaweed tamari sauce
Stir Fry Noodles£6.00
seasonal organic vegetables, garlic, ginger, chilli, glass noodles, tamari, and vegan oyster sauce
Sticky Rice£3.00
plain bowl of sticky rice
Tempura Veg£4.00
Organic veg coated in a classic light tempura batter, dusted with mush- room powder and served with sake, tamari & rice vinegar dipping sauce

Salads

Smashed Cucumber£6.50
with avocado, edamame, wakame, shiso cress, tamari, chilli, sesame & ginger
Mango£7.00
fresh mango, sweet potato, zucchini, cashews, fried lotus root
Sesame Noodle£6.50
light miso, shiitake mushroom, edamame, coriander, peanuts, spinach, noodles

Desserts

Emperor's Fruit Salad£6.50
with plum, cherry, apple and strawberries in sesame pistachio crumb
Wanton Mille Feuille£6.50
baked wonton pastry, stacked with fresh papaya, rambutan, and a light coconut cream
Lychee Millet Brulee£6.50
a veganized classic brulee, with a sweet lychee centre, finished with a crunchy caramelized topping
Cherry Chocolate Pot£7.00
decadent, rich and creamy chocolate pudding, with spiced cashew biscuit

What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Fit for Foodies
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Healthy
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Neighbourhood Gem
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Romance
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Special Occasions
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Good Vegetarian Options
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Vibrant Bar Scene
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Mandy
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food. Great restaurant, fabulous service. Small criticism is the choice of music but it wasn’t loud so it was ok. Not the cheapest place to eat but the food is great quality and different and it’s a really interesting place to eat.
DB
DawnB
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, especially the cocktails! Usually a meat eater but don’t miss it all with their fabulous menu
HS
HelenS
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, really fresh and great quality, really nice friendly staff. We enjoyed trying lots of plates.
P
Pierv
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative and very tasty dishes made this a memorable experience
D
Daisyc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding and inventive Japanese inspired food. So impressed that it is all vegan too. Can’t wait to go again.
ET
EstelleT
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very lovely evening yesterday at Kusaki. Delicious food as always. The only thing maybe: the rice portion served with the curries could be a bit bigger. Staff were friendly and efficient. Ice creams were delicious! Thanks
KT
KeeleyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food, great atmosphere. Absolutely loved it.
B
Bessie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very enjoyable experience and delighted to try some very different dishes. The watermelon steak in particular is a stroke of genius!
SD
SarahD
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and wine and a lovely vibe. Service was great. We loved it.
TP
TaniaP
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We loved everything we ate at Kusaki. The service and attention was excellent. However, we all thought most of the dishes were too small and they could be more generous with portions. The main dishes left us wanting more and my dessert, the deconstructed crumble, hardly had any crumble. This is a shame as the food is delicious and the staff there are excellent.
M
Matt
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food. Incredible cocktails. Currently our favourite food in Brighton.
RR
RachelR
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved this! Will definitely be returning. Food was outstanding
HT
HelaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely stunning and the staff were fabulous!
EC
EimearC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a brilliant night. Brillant atmosphere and staff. Outstanding food!! Can't wait to visit again.
MG
MarcusG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food tasted amazing, and the service was great. I am a sushi lover and was concerned I wouldn’t enjoy the vegan alternative, I didn’t hardly notice I was eating a vegan meal the flavours were excellent.
KC
KevinC
Dorset
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place and I was gutted I couldn't eat all the food! Lovely friendly staff and we left the place feeling really happy :) Can't wait to go back!
HB
HannahB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meals which as actually not too expensive but fantastic taste and atmosphere. Service was friendly and spot on. Can’t wait to go back
AL
AnthonyL
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! Best meal that I’ve had in a long time. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing meal.
l
luciem
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and fully plant based which is always a joy.
J
Joen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really delicious! Every plate we had was exceptional. Would highly recommend this place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really good food, service slightly slow, but lovely staff, chilled atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!
JB
JonnyB
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and amazing cocktails. Lovely classy stylish interior and great value for money.
R
Ruben
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall1food2service2ambience1
Went here for our anniversary, made a reservation with a specific note to be seated somewhere quietly. We were seated in the bar area of the restaurant, next to the toilets, instead of the nicer 'dining' area of the restaurant (where walk-ins were seated). I could barely hear my partner speak over the toilets and bar mixing. Food was okay, nothing special, but it was overpriced with tiny portions. My 3 courses came 10 minutes before my partner's courses.
J
Jack
Brighton
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall1food2service4ambience1
Food was lacking in flavour. It tried too hard to be something but missed out on the basic bits. Didn’t quite work
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience
L
Lovebrunch
London
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall2food3service1ambience1
Sadly, our experience at Kusaki was mediocre at best. Maybe we caught them on a bad day…. I personally had high hopes in the knowledge that it was part of the same group as Wolfox and Food For Friends. However,despite the place being virtually empty (only two tables, we were the third) the customer service was non existent. The only person working that day was not to be seen, eventually she came out of the kitchen. They were not ready for us even though I had gone through the trouble of booking weeks in advance. We were seated at the worst table possible. In a corner by the kitchen door rather than somewhere brighter and nicer in the empty restaurant. The only person working told us there will be a wait for the food because they had a walk in table!!! Bizarre, did I mention there were only two tables occupied with two people on each and we were the third? She seemed preoccupied and rushed and not that interested. The food was well presented however the sushi rice needed another 10 minutes on the hob. It’s Ok for the cucumber to be crunchy, not the rice. The tempura vegetables were the best. Portion sizes in relation to prices is not great. Overall, regarding the food, you’d get far tastier, properly cooked and actually filling portions at Happy Maki. Kusaki is meant to be a more formal dining experience, but it was overpriced and underwhelming. The atmosphere was non existent, just like the staff. It was cold, the music was too loud and the choice grating. We would have preferred to listen to someone scratching a chalk board. The place has potential and maybe more suited to exist in a busier location. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go there again and I would recommend with caution. I liked the space and the decor, the crockery, glasses and napkins were very pretty. But, I came to eat not to admire the interior design. If Kusaki don’t up their game I doubt they’ll last long.Not enough characters to mention the cheese cake. Deconstructed! What a con! Skip that
E
Expat68
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautifully presented and delicious plant-based Japanese food and great cocktails. Wonderful service. A new Brighton gem.
C
Collette
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
So impressed with everything at Kusaki from the minute we got there. Each dish was delicious and so beautifully presented and a special mention goes to the Kaizen cocktail, gyoza, pistachio gelato and the brownie - the best I’ve ever had. Whether you’re plant-based or not it’s a must to visit.
y
yourbiggestflan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant food, cocktails and service. Amazing flavours.
L
Lucy
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really cute place, excellent food and great value for money. Service was friendly and helpful and had a lovely experience here x
A
Anon
Brighton
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Good food but service could have been a lot better. We fed back and this was well received and apology offered.
OS
OliS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and ambiente. The food was outstanding and the service as well. Loved everything of it. Would love to go again
TG
TorG
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall4food4service2ambience2
Great food but the service was slow and inattentive even though we were there fairly early when they weren't very busy
G
Groucho
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
lovely, creatie, healthy, warm Dooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooooooooooooo
AP
AronP
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food in a very pleasant ambiance.
R
Rosie
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There were three of us for lunch so we were able to sample lots of the dishes and they were all delicious. The service was excellent and friendly. We will definitely be back to try the dinner menu. Venue is delightful too.
RO
RaccoonOnHoliday
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. My favorites were the oyster mushrooms, cocktails, and both the mango and vanilla gelato. The ambience is wonderful, and the staff is super nice and attentive.
K
Kier
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, service and atmosphere! The bao buns and miso brownie were exceptionally delicious.
RD
RosalindD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best dining experience we have had for a long time. The food is incredible. Every dish we had was so tasty. But even more than that the whole experience was a joy. The staff arre so welcoming, friendly, calm and respectful. The ambience was perfect and the setting clean, spare and attractive. Made my daughter's 18th birthday a memorable occasion. Thank you Kusaki!
JS
JennyS
Brighton
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious. It is so wonderful to be able to go to an all-vegan restaurant.

FAQs

Kusaki offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01273 620858.

Kusaki is rated 4.6 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jun 2022

22:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

01273 620858

6 Circus Parade Unit 5 Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 4GW

Additional information

Area
Brighton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
Cuisines
Vegan, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Car park at the rear of the restaurant
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kusakibrighton.com/
Phone number
01273 620858
Private party facilities
Let us take your occasion to the next level with our signature service. A private dining room with relaxed yet elegant setting inspired by a Japanese washitsu design. Accommodating up to 40 people for a seated lunch or dinner. The room is suitable for birthdays, weddings or anniversary celebrations and corporate events such as business breakfast, lunches or dinner, or offers the perfect venue for networking events and parties. Head Chef Reuben Waller creates seasonal menus especially for your event. The room comes with fresh flowers, candles, and place cards on requests.

Kusaki

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Dashi Tofu

Tempura Veg

Sharing Platter

Nigiri

Tomato

Aubergine

Fried Tofu

Enoki Mushrooms

Chickpea Tofu Omelette

Oyster Mushroom

Asparagus Tips

Sharing Platter

Maki

Mushroom Quinoa

Teriyaki Tofu Uramaki

Pepper

Gyozas

Kimchi & Quinoa*

Shiitake, Leek & Tofu*

Bao Buns

Tempura Zucchini*

King Oyster Mushroom*

Curry

Katsu Curry£8.00

Green Curry£8.00

Ramen, Miso

Ramen£8.00

Mushroom Miso£6.50

While You Wait

Edamame£4.00

Wasabi Peas£2.50

Chilli Rice Crackers£3.00

Sides

Dashi Tofu£5.50

Enoki Mushroom£5.50

Stir Fry Noodles£6.00

Sticky Rice£3.00

Tempura Veg£4.00

Salads

Smashed Cucumber£6.50

Mango£7.00

Sesame Noodle£6.50

Desserts

Emperor's Fruit Salad£6.50

Wanton Mille Feuille£6.50

Lychee Millet Brulee£6.50

Cherry Chocolate Pot£7.00

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