April 2024 by Levsontour
Would love to give a great review of a highly anticipated authentic Japanese izakaya experience, but although their website said they open at 5pm today, and when we got there, the door front said they open at 5.30 pm, in actual fact they did not open at all. However, every cloud and all that, had a fabulous meal at Halisco next door
March 2024 by Elizabeth D
If you are open to eating amazing skewers of goodness of every variety, then this is the place for you. Attentive staff, good vibe, delicious food
March 2024 by TomTaylorBeale
Simply faultless, first time and i am going to throw it out there, probably the nicest food i have had out in Brighton in my lifetime, fresh to order, all tastes incredible, service was brilliant, the Sea Bream Tempura on the Specials with that sauce that comes with it was mental! Hidden gem! 100% be going back. Think Oriental Tapas.
February 2024 by Daydream434794
Have wanted to come here for my last two trips but the place was always fully booked. We dropped by on the off chance and they were able to fit us in for a last minute reservation. After a few local bees we went back for the best small plate experience. The service was friendly and prompt. Very relaxed and casual. They have a great selection of drinks to go with the great food
January 2024 by Naznin P
Little gem in Brighton. Great Japanese grill food. Loved all food and drinks on the menu that we tried. Only thing is its hard to catch/book a table on weekends.
January 2024 by Laura V
It?s just the best. It?s incredible, amazing, wonderful, delicious. GO. Only moan is it?s small and difficult to get a table (due to the reasons above). However the vibe is great. Maybe they should open another branch ?
December 2023 by stephenb628
I can honestly say, hand on my heart, this was the best meal I've ever had. I've stayed at 5 star hotels, eaten at some of the best restaurants around the world but the food here was second to none. We had : Chicken thighs Chicken hearts Pork belly (X2 because we just couldn't get enough) Chicken skin Kimchi Korean cucumber Karaage And 2 different sakes and a yuzushu. Let's start with the taste, the food was incredible, tender yet crispy, smoke and sweet it was a perfect balance between the 2. The pork belly was the real star for me, how it was so tender it was as if slow cooked yet so crispy it felt like fries on the outside I will never understand. There wasn't any part of this meal that was a let down with the exception that the karaage was overshadowed by how simply amazing the yakitori were. If you're coming here don't make the mistake of forgetting the name. It's Bincho Yakitori, not Bincho Karaage. That being said, the karaage was still delicious just not on the same level as the yakitori. The price? Really reasonable, the portions fill you up nicely, and there is a great selection of choices with the drinks. Including the pleasure of being presented with an overflowing cup (the symbolism was not lost on me) I 100% reccomend sitting at the counter if you can, being able to watch these chefs do what they do best and even being handed the food by them straight from the grill, pan or fryer is something truly special. It was like being given a glimpse into a world where magic happens. I left my umbrella behind by accident and ran back and they were very quick to help me recover it, thank you to our server with the braces (my apologies I never caught your name) she was amazing and helped to ensure that the whole experience was a success, always serving with a smile ( I work in a 5* hotel I know good service and that was it!!) We will be coming back again, I could not recommend Bincho Yakitori more, Thank you chefs and team this was truly something special
November 2023 by 773darrenf
On recommendation we booked well in advance. The restaurant, i assume purposefully, looks simple and basic from the outside. Inside its shabby chic, the staff are excellent, attentive and they never stop moving. The food was great. Asian tapas style. Most things are deep fried, so its heavy on the calories, but tastes great. Def will be back.
October 2023 by Andrew M.
A surprisingly good yakitori restaurant in the heart of Brighton. Probaby closer to a 4 than a 5 rating but given the relatively slim options for this classic Japanese cusine in England it is absolutely worthy of your attention.Upon entry the interior will already give off some good signals - it looks and feels like you'd expect a proper yakitori place would be. It's also quite busy so clearly this is not a hidden gem for the locals.The food and drink was really good. Chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection; normally I don't like sauce on my yakitori but here what they used was subtle and tasty. The typical asparagus and bacon sticks with bacon however were were really, really good and may be the best versions of these classic skewers that I've ever had. Sake selection was also on point and not outrageously expensive like it is at other locations around the country. The server recommended a great one to me and was very well informed on the selection.What's not to love? This place appears to be often packed and if you're sitting at the bar expect to be squeezed in amongst other patrons. Very recommended if you're in Brighton!
October 2023 by SamE588
Wow, this is a excellent Japanese tapas restaurant! The place is small so booking is essential, we visited mid week and it was fully booked and people were being turned away. The staff are friendly, helpful and polite but the food is the star. So tasty, well flavoured and excellent! You can chose 2/3 dishes from the menu but also ask for some more (if you have room!) It was lovely to be told to take our time and relax and just enjoy. I'd love to go back and try more good food.
September 2023 by yankeedoodleinUK
My husband and I dined at this restaurant for dinner, ordering yakitori, potato salad, and karage. Unfortunately, the karage was somewhat dry and lacked juiciness, while the potato salad struck us as excessively salty and served ice cold. We weren't sure if this is typical for Japanese potato salad. However, the saving grace was the yakitori, which was delicious.
September 2023 by LaAugusteGusteau
My husband and I dined at this restaurant for dinner, ordering yakitori, potato salad, and karage. Unfortunately, the karage was somewhat dry and lacked juiciness, while the potato salad struck us as excessively salty and served ice cold. We weren't sure if this is typical for Japanese potato salad. However, the saving grace was the yakitori, which was delicious.
September 2023 by Benramdane M
Magnifique. Super friendly staff !!! Food amazing. Nice surrounding. will def go again . The small plate tapas style were delicious, especially the pork belly and the cucumber salad. All around great experience and if you are in the area don't hesitate to go to indulge in a culinary journey.
September 2023 by 264zameerm
Been here a number of times now. Hands down the best food in brighton! Always excellent flavours and at reasonable cost too. 5*
September 2023 by David P
Amazing food drinks and staff - catered for a gluten free diner perfectly and gave great recommendations for drink and food highly recommended to all
