Kusaki - Brighton

The dining experience at this restaurant was enjoyable, but not exceptional. The ambiance is very nice. The portion sizes may not justify the price, but this place is definitely worth a visit for a special occasion. (Updated review as of June 24, 2022)

Some of the portions were small, such as salads, but overall the food was very good. The service was somewhat average, as plates were cleared before everyone had finished eating.

We absolutely loved our meal at this restaurant. We tried several dishes and enjoyed every single one of them. The portion sizes are not large, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.

Kusaki takes vegan Japanese food to a whole new level. Yes, it’s expensive, but save it for special occasions and it’s a complete delight to the sense. Everything was beyond expectation, with the complementary miso soup being the BEST miso I’ve ever tasted. That goes for the bao buns and the inari too. The aubergine was wonderful, we enjoyed the mocktails, and the purin (traditional Japanese pudding) was beautifully spiced. Not to mention how gorgeous the food looked. The ramen was a little too sour for my liking, but the service, decor and ambiance made it all in all a special evening. Hopefully I’ll be returning for my birthday.

Sunday evening there's not so manu options in Brighton. After getting super cold by the seaside during the storm (lol) it was nice they took us without booking. Very pleasant staff, delicious ramen and I had a side of pickles, they were sort of very mild for me. We also got complimentary tiny miso soup