Vegan
Japanese
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Vegan sushi bar, opened its brick and mortar venue in Jan 2017. Business is based on gift economy. Serves maki rolls including Thai sweet potato, beet and basil and hoisin mock duck. The sushi bar aims to raise awareness of ocean overfishing. Relocated from 23 Sydney St. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-20:00, Thu-Sat 12:00-20:00.
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49 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, England, BN1 1UN
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Last update on 11 Dec 2025 by AndyCB
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Added by AnnaMaki on 23 Aug 2015
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244 Reviews
First Review by abarai
Vegfix
Points +8687
Still The Best Sushi 🍣 - Edit
I visited the original Happy Maki venue a few years ago, and then again at Vegan Campout. So we thought we'd try the new venue on Sydney Street and it's still the best sushi ever! Now even better with the vegan Lemon Cod and vegan Salmon. Highly recommend this community based cafe. The staff are so friendly.
Read morePros: Good seating area , Good portion sizes , Large menu
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CharliePleasants
Points +391
Best vegan sushi ever! - Edit
Wow, this was top of my list for vegan eats in Brighton and it definitely delivered. Amazing food, friendly staff, lovely setting. Wished I lived closer, I would be here everyday!
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originalbiddy
Points +25
Tasty - Edit
Although there was a reduced menu choice the day we visited (no bowl options) we had a couple of rolls, tofu pockets, edamame beans and cauliflower sides between two. Cauliflower was amazing and the rolls tasty and filling.
Read morePros: A rare vegan Japanese restaurant, Eat in or takeaway
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ShedCake
Points +562
Super smashing sushi - Edit
We ordered the fully loaded (grrr) and the hoisin 'duck'. It was amazing. So tasty and so so fresh.
Read moreThey work on a donation system so you can pay the reccomneded price or a little more if you feel like it.
Pros: Really fresh
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mariamc27
Points +2300
Wowza - Edit
Soooooo good. So worth the hype!
Read morePros: Delicious, Pay as you feel
Cons: None
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toni876
Points +107
Holy Moly 😳 - Edit
Sushi was my favourite food before going vegan and I've missed that wasabi pickled ginger kick.. but I was not disappointed coming here.. absolutely delicious! I wanted to try every flavour 😩
Read morePros: Fully plant based , Generous portion , Delicious
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Roula_Ladybug
Points +28
Excellent taste! - Edit
Reminded me of my holidays in Japan. Definitely recommend it. The food is delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-02
Pros: Combination of the flavours is perfect.
Cons: Very small place, only for take out., Would be nice if it was a proper restaurant.
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joannahopper
Points +114
Delicious and fresh! - Edit
Really tasty and all made fresh. Sadly the options with chick’n weren’t available due to supply issues but what we did have was really nice.
Read moreHighly recommend the cauliflower wings which are the best I’ve ever tasted.
You also pay what you feel - so a price is given to show what the items cost to make and then you can decide what to pay. An interesting approach.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31
Pros: Fully vegan, Lots of choice
Cons: The lack of chick’n was a shame
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SarahPBow
Points +56
Says open but not currently open (13:15, 27th July 21) - Edit
Says open but not currently open (13:15, 27th July 21)
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hamptonmummy
Points +38
Tasty but soooo slow! - Edit
Was it worth the wait… yes. xoxo
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matttheveeeegan
Points +28
Amazing! - Edit
Sushi wraps are delicious and the cauli pop side is unreal!!
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HappyMaki
Points +64
Delicious & filling. - Edit
Great value, clean and beautiful setting.
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AbbyWeir
Points +160
So much choice! - Edit
Best vegan place in Brighton - lots to choose from. Mock meats and vegetable sushi rolls available.
Read morePros: Affordable , Lots of options
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ikat
Points +28
One of my favourite vegan places in Brighton! - Edit
I love love love Happy Maki! There's a good range of different sushi rolls, all delicious but my favourites are the "duck" one and fully loaded. And the sides are delicious too, especially the popcorn cauliflower. The pay as you feel system is a good idea too. It's one of the best vegan places in Brighton, and that's saying a lot!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-08-07
Pros: All vegan. Quick for take away and near the beach
Cons: Non!
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Yoganick
Points +1637
Best Maki Rolls on planet earth 🌏 - Edit
Thank you Happy Maki for these incredibly yummy 😋 and fantastic Maki Rolls, absolute highlight in Brighton
Read moreAll the best for your second place! We will definitely come, visit and taste!
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edina.kurdi
Points +106
Amazing - Edit
Amazing place. They operate on donations and I love the concept. You can’t go wrong with sushi but the cauliflower wings! They are to die for! 😊 super happy and already planning to go back on my next visit to Brighton!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Amazing cauliflower wings , Yummy sushi
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christy1993
Points +905
there is nothing like the cod sushi burrito - Edit
First time I went to Happy Maki I was overwhelmed with choice, so asked the server what they recommend. They said the Crispy Cod, which would have been my last choice as it sounded odd. However they convinced me and oh my goodness - absolutely brilliant and unique. I have tried all the rest however there is just nothing like the cod. Their BLT for Veganuary was great though! Pay as you feel is a great initiative. No plastic packaging as long as you don't get sauce with the sides. Where else can you get sushi burritos? Go to Happy Maki!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Pay as you feel, Little plastic packaging
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Cjlelliott
Points +145
Amazing sushi-rrito - Edit
We were visiting Brighton for the day and tried Happy Maki for the first time and weren’t disappointed, though two rolls and two sides for two people was more than plenty! Recommend the loaded chickn roll and the Christmas cauliflower pieces. We had to queue outside for covid reasons though once we got in the staff were genuinely friendly and chatty which prompted me to leave this review. We’ll be back :)
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Huge portions, Great customer service
Cons: No cutlery
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annihermi
Points +561
Great vegan sushi burritos - Edit
This place offers absolutely delicious all-vegan sushi burritos with various fillings. I had one with crispy chicken mock meat and a banana milk and I loved every bit of it. You need to try this whenever you're in Brighton!
Read morePros: all vegan , quick service, friendly staff
Cons: you can only sit in the basement to eat in
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thecurlyvegan
Points +1443
Best sushi rolls - Edit
I love happy maki - fully vegan sushi rolls, the hoisin “duck” one is my absolute favourite and I’ll be dreaming about it until I next go to Brighton! 🌯
Read morePros: Great value, Delicious & fresh food
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OurVeganAdventures
Points +34
Best Vegan Sushi - Edit
We’ve been having Happy Maki for years and it never disappoints
Read morePros: Lots of options , Always speedy service , Pay via donations
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Courage91
Points +318
Amazing little gem in Brighton - Edit
The food was incredible, never tried anything like it, good concept tasty fresh food= amazing outcome ✌️
Read moreWould definitely recommend anyone vegan or not to stop by and try these beautiful sushi burritos.
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hannearts
Points +4686
Great service, DELICIOUS food, donations to charities - Edit
Great pay-as-you go for charities + trees planted for every wrap. On top of that, the food was INCREDIBLE. We came back for seconds but unfortunately came too late and it was closed. DEFINITELY recommended!
Read morePros: Great friendly service, Delicious food, Positive impact/charities
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lauriee18
Points +248
so amazing and brilliant concept - Edit
amazing choices, a pay as much as you feel they deserve concept! literally amazing
Read morePros: entirely vegan, beautiful staff and good food
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loz24
Points +207
Best fast sushi - Edit
Cheap and tastes amazing
Read morePros: Lots of options, Pay as you wish
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LeahB90
Points +180
Amazing sushi and ethos - Edit
I’d already tried Happy Maki at Boomtown Festival and fell in love so had to visit when I was in Brighton! The sushi was delicious ever and staff were lovely.
Read moreI was surprised to learn it’s pay as you feel. The company has a brilliant ethos and ethics. We saw this ourselves when a man who was homeless came in. He was extremely rude to the staff but they were lovely and offered him whatever he would like for free.
Pros: Delicious vegan sushi, Wonderful ethos, Very reasonably priced (pay as you feel)
Cons: None!
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MattPrior
Points +274
Fandabbydoozy - Edit
Had the duck maki, the gf had the cod one. We shared the cauli poppers with teriyaki, amazing. Both were amazing. Love their payment system, works really well from business perspective.
Read morePros: Really well run, Great options, Price is spot on
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