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Bincho Yakitori

East Sussex, Brighton - Japanese - Restaurant - £

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

From the kitchens of London’s Oxo Tower via Tokyo to a casual backstreet haunt not far from Brighton beach is quite a journey, but locals can thank chef David Miney for bringing his take on a Japanese izakaya and the marvels of yakitori skewers to the South Coast. With its pumping soundtrack, close-packed tables and ringside perches at the counter overlooking the open grill, this 'unassumingly cool' venue cranks up the energy levels in the true spirit of an authentic Asian drinking den. The menu changes every week, specials are written up each day, and everything is designed for sharing. Skewers fresh from the binchotan (white charcoal) grill could be threaded with anything from various chicken body parts (thigh, gizzards, liver, heart and 'amazing' skin) to quail’s eggs, asparagus with bacon or shiitake mushrooms. Also look for non-skewered alternatives such as seaweed salad, charred sweet potato, and tofu with kimchi. Drinks include all the usual Japanese staples (sake, w...

From the kitchens of London’s Oxo Tower via Tokyo to a casual backstreet haunt not far from Brighton beach is quite a journey, but locals can thank chef David Miney for bringing his take on a Japanese izakaya and the marvels of yakitori skewers to the South Coast. With its pumping soundtrack, close-packed tables and ringside perches at the counter overlooking the open grill, this 'unassumingly cool' venue cranks up the energy levels in the true spirit of an authentic Asian drinking den. The menu changes every week, specials are written up each day, and everything is designed for sharing. Skewers fresh from the binchotan (white charcoal) grill could be threaded with anything from various chicken body parts (thigh, gizzards, liver, heart and 'amazing' skin) to quail’s eggs, asparagus with bacon or shiitake mushrooms. Also look for non-skewered alternatives such as seaweed salad, charred sweet potato, and tofu with kimchi. Drinks include all the usual Japanese staples (sake, whisky, cold beer), plus cocktails and some international wines.

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VENUE DETAILS

63 Preston Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2HEGB

01273 779021

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OTHER INFORMATION

Counter seating, No background music, Dog friendly

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