There are so many Thai restaurants in Brighton and Hove, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Here’s a Brighton Thai restaurant that stands out from all the others, not only for its secret location, but also for its great food. To find it, walk along Western Road towards Hove, and look for a Thai supermarket on the left hand side of the road.
It might look ordinary from the outside, but it’s actually hiding a secret in a cosy corner at the back. Walk through the front door, past the busy shelves crammed with interesting looking Thai cooking products – including giant bags of fortune cookies – towards the sign that reads ‘Noodle Bar’.
Ta da! A miniature Thai restaurant in Brighton that looks just how I imagine a dining room in someone’s Thailand home complete with pictures of the Thai king and gold trinkets everywhere!
It’s a no-frills place, but the simple decor is quirky and pretty, the tables decorated with fresh flowers, the walls hung with menu print outs (!) and traditional Thai paintings, and there are curious little cubby holes filled with Thai trinkets and foods.
There’s even a picture of the Queen on one of the shelves, ha! ↑↑
The service is fast and no-nonsense – some might say unfriendly but I disagree – and for about £20-£25, two people can tuck into a king-size feast of two main dishes and two sides leaving you with full tummies. The pad Thai, chicken with ginger and mushrooms and Massaman curry and morning glory stir fried in garlic all come highly recommended by me. It’s also a BYO so don’t forget to stock up on wine or beer before you arrive.
So next time you pass this ordinary looking Thai supermarket, take a second look, it might not be all that it seems!
Find Unithai is at 10 Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL. It’s open Monday to Wednesday 10 – 6.30pm, Thursday to Saturday 10 – 8.30pm and Sunday 12 – 5pm.
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One of my favourites! Yum Yum!
Mine too 😉 We should meet and do a tour of Brighton's secret restaurants and drinking spots.