Anakuma

First time at Anakuma and knew it would be great as we’ve eaten at Halisco a few times but it far exceeded expectations. Every dish was utterly delicious and the prawn and chicken balls were next level amazing. I’d have ordered more if we weren’t so full. Great portion sizes and beautifully presented. Also had the cheaper option white wine (Hungarian) and that was a great choice with the food. Service was a great combination of friendly and efficient. My only tiny gripe was the background music as it was just a bit jarring at times but that’s just a personal opinion! Would definitely go back and will be recommending to everyone I know!

We had a great experience at Anakuma in Brighton. The food was excellent across the board, with bold flavours and creative small plates that were perfect for sharing. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the staff helped create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. We’d definitely recommend it and look forward to going back.

Great selection of small plates and interesting fusion ideas which really work, lots of vegetarian/vegan choices. The mezcal margarita was a great pairing with the food too, you can tell this place is part of the Halisco group! My only small bit of feedback is that the fiery margarita wasn't very spicy, even with a fresh chilli in there, might need some chilli syrup to back up the fiery name 🌶️ We will definitely return, if you go - don't skip past the padron peppers, they're too good 🤤

Had been meaning to visit Anakuma since it opened, but I’m so glad that I (unintentionally!) waited until they branched out into their new Mexican-Japanese fusion menu!! The restaurant itself is a pleasant space to be in, with an unpretentious and warm atmosphere. All service was with a smile. We started with some cocktails which arrived quickly and were absolutely perfect - the Halisco margarita may be my new favourite style of marg! The meal was an absolute treat from start to finish. The katsu devilled egg with curry sauce was so good, I could have eaten 10 - do not miss out on those! It’s the perfect snack to enjoy with your drink. For our main meal, we then ordered five small plates between the four of us, plus a bao/taco each - this felt like just the right amount of food, and we all left feeling really satisfied!! Highlights of the menu (for me) were the crispy sea bass (very impressive, as I’m not usually a fan of fish!), the Korean chicken, and the grilled tenderstem. We also enjoyed the padron peppers and the Halisco-fan favourite: corn ribs!! All food arrived freshly prepared and in almost-perfect succession, and staff were quick to remove finished plates as others arrived. The only dish which I thought could do with improvement was the oyster mushroom karage taco - I felt the batter overwhelmed the delicate mushroom flavours, and it really felt like I was just eating a taco with batter in it. Perhaps serving the oyster mushrooms fresh would do more to preserve their wonderful flavour? Regardless, the meal was generally outstanding and really good value for the portion sizes. We will gladly come back here!! 🦡🫶🏻✨

Came here as part of a two-year work anniversary. The food and cocktails were absolutely exquisite, and the service by Gemma made our evening with her lovely and gregarious personality. One of the best restaurants in Brighton by far!

Amazing food here! The new menu was deeeelicious and entirely worth every penny. The ceviche was delicious, and the chipotle miso soup was something special! Perfect for a cold day before you dive into all the other treasures on the menu!

We tried to get into their brother restaurant Halisco which is Mexican and meant to be amazing. Our hotel booked us in and said that we’d not be disappointed and she was right. We had 6 plates which was more than enough for the two of us. The service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious and our Japanese whisky sour was delicious!

Great service, vibrant atmosphere, but just decent food. Brighton’s food scene is so competitive that you need to be on the top of your game and it didn’t quite hit the highs of the sister restaurant Halisco. We went for OctoberBest and sampled both the vegan and fish set menu. Nothing blew us away except the fish bao which was delicious but yeah, nothing crazy besides that. Solid choice if you’re in the area but unfortunately Brighton has a wide array of amazing Asian cuisine that id probably recommend over Anakuma. But they’ve put a lot of effort into the décor and ambience and it really shows. Defo room for it to grow into a top Brighton restaurant.