Ovo
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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19 Reviews

First Review by JacobK26

MariaTheHealer

Points +154

Vegan
19 Apr 2024

Simple and tasty

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.

Pros: Very yummy, Plenty of vegan choices , No frills

b_jjohnson

Points +68

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Quick and tasty

Great option in the middle of down with cheap and tasty vegan options. Friendly service if you want a quick fix

Pros: BYOB , Cheap

Cons: Cash only, Vegan options could be better indicated

NathaliaGonçalves

Points +59

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Great!

great vegan options available with a reasonable price and a fast service!

Pros: tasty food, fast service

Cons: cash only

TildaWatson

Points +78

Vegan
22 Jul 2023

Great value for money

So filling, tofu and fried pumpkin curry both delicious. Been a few times and always enjoyed and cooked well. Beware it’s cash only!

EmilyKy

Points +161

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Affordable Tasty Food

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.

Pros: Good tasting food, Fast service, Very affordable

Cons: Not very many , Can be a bit cramped inside

RenataGuedes

Points +1823

Vegan
24 Jan 2023

Nice. Some vegan option

There some vegan option avaliable.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-24

friedrice

Points +1329

Vegan
13 Jan 2023

Affordable and delicious

A filling rice bowl for under £10 in Brighton?! Crazy talk.

anwyn

Points +308

Vegan
02 Dec 2022

Great prices and delicious food

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.

Pros: Amazing food, Cheap, BYOB options

Cons: Cash only, but there’s a cash point nearby

SleevenJudusHindley

Points +46

Vegan
28 Sep 2022

Fantastic asian food on a budget.

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.

Pros: Cheap, Tasty, Filling

Cons: Not 100% Vegan

VeganL

Points +395

Vegan
13 Sep 2022

Good prices

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.

Pros: Several options , Relatively cheap

Herbivore72

Points +653

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Great value for money

£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😄

Pros: Inexpensive , Kind staff , Big portions

Cons: Limited vegan options , No mock meats

ElVi1018

Points +138

Vegan
01 Jun 2022

Lovely place

Pros:
- 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

WillH1

Points +496

Vegan
26 Mar 2022

I go back again and again

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.

Pros: Cheap, Filling, Tasty

🐠Rfriends

Points +42

Vegan
25 Aug 2021

Tasty and cheap

Most of the vegan options just substitute the meat for tofu, but they do taste great.

Pros: Great food

Cons: Very small, almost cramped , Only takes cash , Only a handful of vegan options

Chnanis

Points +8124

Vegan
24 Aug 2021

Avoid if you’re strictly vegan!

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.

My 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 😫

tadpolerecords

Points +132

Vegan
20 Nov 2020

Yubamaki

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.

Pros: Fast Food , Affordable , Quick

wilsonschneidg

Points +2650

Vegan
25 Oct 2020

Affordable

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.

GinaLegg

Points +140

Vegan
15 Jul 2020

Cheap and cheerful!

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.

Pros: Very fast service

JacobK26

Points +23

Vegan
12 Jan 2020

Delicious Japanese Cuisine

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.

Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Vegan Selection, Delicious

Cons: Small Store, Have meat dishes




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