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Japanese
Take-out
Asian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A non-sushi Japanese restaurant with many vegan offerings. The specialities are rice bowls, noodles and curry dishes each of which has more than one vegan option. The large majority of non veg dishes can be made using tofu as a substitute. Specify vegan when ordering. NOTE: Reports have been made about vegan dishes served contaminated with meat products. Open Mon-Sun 11:30-23:00.
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Last update on 26 Aug 2021 by Guest
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Added by JacobK26 on 12 Jan 2020
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21 Reviews
First Review by JacobK26
Bekkimc
Points +120
Quality depends on what you order - Edit
The tofu curry needed a larger sauce to rice ratio, edamame would have benefitted from salt flakes and the spring rolls needed a dipping sauce!
Read moreThe tofu with chilli sauce though was really good. The staff were very helpful even though it was so busy and with great prices. Would return but for the tofu chilli!!!
Guest
mockingbird
Points +3028
Multiple visits - Edit
I’ve been here so many times and would always come back for more. Really good value, good quality, good fun cafe.
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MariaTheHealer
Points +178
Simple and tasty - Edit
They had great, clearly marked options. I enjoyed the tofu chilli don with a seaweed salad. The prices were very reasonable (cash only) with simple, efficient service.
Read morePros: Very yummy, Plenty of vegan choices , No frills
Guest
b_jjohnson
Points +76
Quick and tasty - Edit
Great option in the middle of down with cheap and tasty vegan options. Friendly service if you want a quick fix
Read morePros: BYOB , Cheap
Cons: Cash only, Vegan options could be better indicated
Guest
NathaliaGonçalves
Points +59
Great! - Edit
great vegan options available with a reasonable price and a fast service!
Read morePros: tasty food, fast service
Cons: cash only
Guest
TildaWatson
Points +98
Great value for money - Edit
So filling, tofu and fried pumpkin curry both delicious. Been a few times and always enjoyed and cooked well. Beware it’s cash only!
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EmilyKy
Points +203
Affordable Tasty Food - Edit
As other reviewers have noted there aren't a huge number of vegan items on the menu. However service is fast and importantly the food is very affordable (likely why it's often very busy). Given the location, it seems almost unbelievable how good value the food is.
Read morePros: Good tasting food, Fast service, Very affordable
Cons: Not very many , Can be a bit cramped inside
Guest
RenataGuedes
Points +1899
Nice. Some vegan option - Edit
There some vegan option avaliable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-24
Guest
friedrice
Points +1366
Affordable and delicious - Edit
A filling rice bowl for under £10 in Brighton?! Crazy talk.
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anwyn
Points +308
Great prices and delicious food - Edit
Even though this place only has a few vegan dishes, I love it and will always come back. Their Japanese food is so good, the tofu is always perfect and the prices are amazing (think we paid about £25 for two mains and three sides). Definitely try the yubamaki side, never had anything like it anywhere else.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Cheap, BYOB options
Cons: Cash only, but there’s a cash point nearby
Guest
SleevenJudusHindley
Points +50
Fantastic asian food on a budget. - Edit
A busy, slightly shabby place but when you look at the prices and experience the quality of the food you'll find it impossible to complain. It's BYOB too so you'll also be saving on drinks! The food is simple but effective, noodle and rice bowls served with tofu (or meat), and comes in impressive potions especially for the price. this place Idea for a cheap tasty meal out with vegans and non-vegans alike.
Read morePros: Cheap, Tasty, Filling
Cons: Not 100% Vegan
Guest
VeganL
Points +448
Good prices - Edit
Mains are all under £8 and sides around £3-£4 in Sep 2022, which is just great. Tried a tofu sesame donburi bowl which was very simple but so good and filling. Will definitely come back. Menu clearly labelled and they differentiate between vegetarian and vegan.
Read morePros: Several options , Relatively cheap
Guest
Herbivore72
Points +791
Great value for money - Edit
£7 something for a large bowl of rice and tofu and starters are only £3.50 or so. The food came out quickly, there is plenty of it, and the rice is cooked well😄
Read morePros: Inexpensive , Kind staff , Big portions
Cons: Limited vegan options , No mock meats
Guest
ElVi1018
Points +138
Lovely place - Edit
Pros:
Read more- Helpful and friendly staff
- Great options, by chilli tofu donburi was great
- relaxed environment
- Very affordable
- Generous portion sizes
- Food came out quickly
- Clearly a very popular spot with locals which is a good sign
Cons:
- It’s small size did make it quite loud when busy
Pros: Great vegan options, Lovely staff, Good value for money
Cons: Quite bustly when busy, bring headphones if alone
Guest
WillH1
Points +528
I go back again and again - Edit
Great cheap Japanese food. I always go for the tofu chilli don, the other options are good too but chilli don is my favourite. Sides: I recommend the edamame spring rolls (which are not on the menu but are on the wall) and yubamaki always good too.
Read morePros: Cheap, Filling, Tasty
Guest
🐠Rfriends
Points +42
Tasty and cheap - Edit
Most of the vegan options just substitute the meat for tofu, but they do taste great.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Very small, almost cramped , Only takes cash , Only a handful of vegan options
Guest
Chnanis
Points +8124
Avoid if you’re strictly vegan! - Edit
I need to edit my review after I’ve had the last box of my takeaway (I bought a few dishes back). Sadly there were some bits of meat in my tofu dish. Unfortunately, I had put it in my mouth to learn this… As I investigated more, there were even a few more meat bits!! They obviously did not cook veggie dishes separately and did not even rinse the pan, otherwise, this would not have happened.
Read moreMy original review is as below:
A popular local Japanese restaurant that has many veggie options made with tofu. I’ve tried a couple of Tofu dishes with different sauces. The taste is okay, not great but not disappointing. The Yakisoba contains oysters sauce, which the staff kindly informed me when ordered so I didn’t get it.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-23
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Cash only, Bits of meat in my food 😫
Guest
tadpolerecords
Points +177
Yubamaki - Edit
You need to try Yubamaki, this is the best food in Brighton, I think it's deep fried tofu & veg in tofu skin & it's so damn tasty. I usually have some sort of Tofu & Rice dish as well & for the money it's cheap, quick & tasty - very affordable fast food, so not really a restaurant, but great for grabbing something in a rush.
Read morePros: Fast Food , Affordable , Quick
Guest
wilsonschneidg
Points +2919
Affordable - Edit
Pompoko has always been one of my favourites. Although their menu never changes, the options never get old. The Sesame Tofu Don is one of my all-time favourite dishes and costs less than £6.
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GinaLegg
Points +140
Cheap and cheerful! - Edit
Bargain Japanese food, the Donburi bowls are large and very filling for a very good price and there are some good vegan sides like the spring rolls, miso and Yubamaki: vegetable stuffed tofu rolls.
Read morePros: Very fast service
Guest
JacobK26
Points +23
Delicious Japanese Cuisine - Edit
I have eaten here a few times, each time having a different tofu dish. All have been delicious. Very inexpensive, always come out thoroughly stuffed for under £10.
Read morePros: Friendly Staff, Great Vegan Selection, Delicious
Cons: Small Store, Have meat dishes
Guest
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