Vegan
Japanese
Organic
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free

Japanese restaurant offering plant-powered meals with an emphasis on healthy and organic food. Dishes such as gyozas, bao buns and ramen are all available. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-21:00.


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60 Reviews

First Review by lyssmaz

kellydibbert

Points +486

Vegan
25 Jun 2023

Lovely curry

Beetroot panko sweet potato curry

Pros: Tasty, Filling , Good value

Cons: Food came 10 minutes apart

SamuelAshton

Points +203

Vegan
11 May 2023

Cool venue with unique food

Been here twice for dinner and had great experiences both times! Definitely a unique taste on Japanese flavours, would recommend

Emily.Mallinson

Points +107

Vegan
10 May 2023

Beautiful restaurant

I feel so comfy and at home in this restaurant. The decor is calming, the seats are comfortable and the vibe is nice. The food and cocktails are delicious, and reasonable value considering the high-end feel and Michelin star.

craftycrusader

Points +394

Vegan
10 May 2023

Ok

Perhaps I ordered badly but my meal was disappointing. Just not that flavourful. I wasn’t expecting so much of it to be deep fried. I would give them another try if I’m in Brighton again.

Pros: Vegan Japanese restaurant

Cons: Wasn’t very tasty

helenbamwakey

Points +409

Vegan
02 May 2023

Absolutely wonderful

We had a delightful experience at Kusaki. The food, cocktails and service were all excellent. It’s also a really lovely atmosphere and ambiance.

The owner is brilliant and his service exceptional.

MorganeMnchn

Points +84

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Disappointing

We were very excited to visit this place and we feel let down. The decor is very tasteful and the menu looks appetising. Unfortunately the portions are tiny and lacked flavour and textures were weird, especially the eringi hotate and uramaki. We enjoyed the cocktails and inari sushi were a treat. Maybe we didn't pick the right items...

Pros: Cocktails, Ambiance, Inari sushi

Cons: Very expensive, Tiny portions, Lacked flavour

Kalelle91

Points +60

Vegan
12 Mar 2023

Plant based Japanese dinner

Really stunning venue
So much space, staff were superb & food was insane!

Pros: Whole menu vegan - superb food , Staff were excellent & service was 💯 , Seating at the bar had such chill vibes

Cons: Touch on the expensive side, but it's worth it!

iraducanu20

Points +43

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

This place is fantastic

The food is really great. You get a little bowl of miso soup at the beginning, it’s complementary. If you want to delight your taste buds try Kusaki. You won’t be disappointed. Besides, the atmosphere in the restaurant is really nice, they have great decour and the staff are incredibly professional.

Ruth Jenkins

Points +226

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

Lovely food lovely place

We really love this place. It's always delicious and a super calm beautiful space

Pros: Really good food, Nice selection of drinks, Lovely space

Cons: None!

wilsonschneidg

Points +3187

Vegan
19 Nov 2022

Amazing!

100% lives up to the hype, food here was lovely and beautifully presented. Hard to know what to eat as everything looked worth trying! Super impressed by the Sawayaka mocktail 🍸

ejtrittonhalls

Points +295

Vegan
05 Nov 2022

Delicious

Made with real care and attention to detail, beautifully presented and delicious food

Pros: All vegan

FishAreFriends~

Points +77

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

Amazing food

We loved all of the food, it wasn't cheap but we had a great experience and it was a treat for a special occasion so it was worth it. The cocktails were unique and delicious. The small plates were a good size and we were all really full by the end of the meal. We'll definitely visit again.

Pros: Good portion sizes, Delicious cocktails, Great service

licylou

Points +286

Vegan
29 Aug 2022

BEST MEAL IN BRIGHTON!!!

This was hands-down the best meal we had the WHOLE time we were in Brighton. We decided to go to Kusaki on a whim on our last afternoon, following a recommendation from a member of staff at another vegan cafe.

We were greeted warmly by a member of their team and shown to one of the few tables they had remaining for walk-ins (we were extremely lucky, as everyone else who walked up whilst we were there, were turned away).

The food was exceptional and very well-priced for the standard of food on offer. The staff were extremely attentive too and made sure we were well looked after!

My personal highlight was the puddings, these are the BEST vegan desserts I have ever eaten. The Purin was a Japanese style crème caramel and the miso brownie was out of this world.

Do yourself and favour and book a table at Kusaki - you will not be disappointed!!!

Pros: Full vegan menu, Beautiful decor & welcoming staff, Delicious food and drinks

Joshilib

Points +374

Vegan
22 Aug 2022

A fav

Really liked it here - food, drinks, interior, service. Even the price was reasonable for what you get.

SamanthaVictoria

Points +826

Vegan
20 Aug 2022

Fantastic evening

The ambiance and food were fantastic! So thrilled to have tried this spot, the food was excellent. Highly recommend the Bao Buns and Tempura. The Bang Bang Tenderstem was quite spicy, but delish, and I would probably pass on the pickles next time.

Croccy

Points +47

Vegan
13 Aug 2022

Wonderful food

Food was incredible and decor gorgeous

Pros: The food is very delicious., The cocktails are delicious , Décor and service are top notch

Cons: Quite expensive but definitely a lovely treat

Chelseachernobyl

Points +1065

Vegan
24 Jun 2022

Good but pricey

The Food here was good but not mind blowing. The playing is very pretty. The portions were perhaps not worth the price, but for a special occasion this place is certainly worth a go.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-24

Pros: Photo worthy food , Pretty tasty

Cons: Expensive , Small portions

MarkAlderson63

Points +16

Vegan
08 Jun 2022

Very good

Some portions on the small side, eg salad, but overall very good. The service was a bit brisk, with plates being cleared before everyone had finished eating.

Pros: Presentation, Selection, Interesting ingredients

Cons: Brisk service , Small portions, sometimes.

leestone8

Points +446

Vegan
31 May 2022

Amazing

We absolutely loved our meal here. We tried loads of dishes and loved every 1 of them. Portions aren't huge but it was really good value considering the quality of the food. Would 100% recommend for a special occasion.

Ponzo

Points +474

Vegan
01 May 2022

KUSAKI

Highly recommended!!

SudeviG

Points +72

Vegetarian
20 Apr 2022

Outstanding Vegan Japanese Food

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.

Pros: Best miso soup ever (and it’s complementary), Try the purin! , Wonderful decor and ambiance

Cons: Pricey, Small portions

GarrrliCat

Points +1968

Vegan
15 Mar 2022

Good ramen

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

BrightonVeggie

Points +13

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2022

Disappointed

7 of us, all veggie or vegan went as it sounds so perfect. The place looks great but the food was not that good. I couldn't eat my ramen, it was so salty. I ate the Katsu curry instead (which I wouldn't have chosen as I never like it, chip shop curry sauce is better!). We had to remind them of dishes they had forgotten, they bought 6 complimentary misos for the 7 of us! It was expensive, very small portions and all 7 of us didn't like something we had. It's a shame coz it's such a great idea but they need to do it all better. The cocktails tasted fantastic and looked great, but not one of us felt any alcoholic effect and they were before we ate, so not much alcohol and £10 each.
Go to Happy Maki instead.

Pros: Stylish look, Great idea

Cons: Food tastes bad, Too expensive

Dancinglemming

Points +794

Vegan
03 Mar 2022

Good food but pricey

Great cocktails, tasty well presented food, friendly service

AdamGP

Points +16

Vegan
18 Feb 2022

Sophisticated

Authentic and classy restaurant with wonderful food and outstanding service

Pros: High class , Exclusive feel

jon1875

Points +52

Vegan
04 Jan 2022

Brilliant

4 of us went here for New Years Eve. We all had starters and mains - all different and all absolutely superb. The service and atmosphere were also both great. It was truly memorable - the food is so tasty. Highly recommended.

Pros: Amazing taste sensations, Great ambience, Lovely staff

eilisruth

Points +36

Vegan
16 Nov 2021

Love this place

Delicious and interesting dishes. Tried lots of lovely items and keen to go back soon.

Pros: All vegan menu and plenty gluten free, Loved the sushi rolls, Beautiful setting

Cons: Fairly small portions so order plenty




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