Pompoko - Brighton

I’ve been a fan of pompoko for many years, always recommending it to my friends who frequent Brighton. In particular the Nan ban don was one of my favourite dis... read more I’ve been a fan of pompoko for many years, always recommending it to my friends who frequent Brighton. In particular the Nan ban don was one of my favourite dishes, which I consistently got over the years. Unfortunately, the quality was as of today, simply dreadful. Dry chicken, flavourless sauce, drenched in mayo. The signature sweet and sour mirin based sauce was completely off. I ate about half and returned apologetically; staff were kind enough to make me another dish. I appreciate this was excellent service. Regrettably the replacement pork katsu was also not edible. Some pieces of pork were so dry and sinewy that I couldn’t cut them into pieces. Looking at other recent reviews this is a common theme, which along with the now high cash only prices, has totally brought down the value of pompoko. I’m extremely disappointed to say I won’t be visiting again and can’t in good faith recommend this once iconic restaurant any longer l. Food: 1 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £1–10

This restaurant was good and the food was very fresh. You should definitely try the ,,Teriyaki Chicken Don’’ because it tastes amazing. It is important to menti... read more This restaurant was good and the food was very fresh. You should definitely try the ,,Teriyaki Chicken Don’’ because it tastes amazing. It is important to mention that you must bring cash because they do not accept card payment. The restaurant is very small so it gets crowded quickly. We might come back again soon! Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20

This small restaurant is fantastic and very affordable. Each of our three vegetarian main dishes cost only £6. They allow you to bring your own bottle with a co... read more This small restaurant is fantastic and very affordable. Each of our three vegetarian main dishes cost only £6. They allow you to bring your own bottle with a corkage fee of £1.50 per person. The only downside is the extra cost for glasses.

The food at Pompoko is delicious and offers a great variety, with plenty of vegan options. The staff is friendly and prices are very affordable. Despite the res... read more The food at Pompoko is delicious and offers a great variety, with plenty of vegan options. The staff is friendly and prices are very affordable. Despite the restaurant being busy, our food arrived in under 10 minutes. For under £10, you can get a main dish and a portion that is satisfyingly fill. A main dish alone can be enough if you're not too hungry, but the flavors are so fantastic that I will definitely be bringing friends and family back to Pompoko. 100% recommended!

This restaurant is one of our top choices for lunch! The Teriyaki chicken is absolutely delicious and there's no other place in town that can compare. We highly... read more This restaurant is one of our top choices for lunch! The Teriyaki chicken is absolutely delicious and there's no other place in town that can compare. We highly recommend trying the chicken teriyaki don with extra teriyaki sauce. You'll leave feeling completely satisfied (and maybe even craving it again a few days later). Just remember, they only accept cash payments.