Indian- 8 Meeting House Lane

The Chilli Pickle

Slick modern Indian that's usually a safe bet

9.2/10

Local score · A local favourite

No. 12 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 111 locals across 84 threads.

85% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

Widely rated as one of Brighton's best Indian restaurants, with the takeaway (especially the Grand Thali) singled out as 'on another level'. A few locals find it pricey or just average compared to cheaper curry houses, but most reviews are strongly positive.

Go for: A proper upmarket curry or takeaway
Heads up: Some find it pricey or just average

What locals say

Our city very much makes a lot of its living on tourism, so you’re definitely more than welcome here. We appreciate though that you don’t want to cause trouble! Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a great Greasy Spoon, especially after a night out. As for a curry, the Chilli Pickle in the Lanes is usually a safe bet.

u/TheRoleplayThrowaway, 202592 upvotes“I'm here on a stag do. I realise it's not popular with the locals. Which I get. We're are all over 30 and just want to have a good time,we will be no trouble and have a laugh.”

Really depends what he likes. See list below: Italian: Tutto/CinCin Tapas: Tinto Taperia/Casa Don Carlos Fine dining/small plates: Flint House/Embers/64 Degrees Indian: Dishoom/Chilli Pickle Seafood: Riddle and Fins/Copper Clam/English's Sunday Roast: Embers/Busby and wilds Thai: Giggling Squid/Red Snapper/Lemongrass/Suriyas Relaxed vibe: Shelter Hall Honestly, Brighton has an absolutely excellent food scene and to think otherwise shows that your Dad doesn't know a whole lot about Brighton.

u/Liambill, 202416 upvotes“My father is visiting me in Brighton for the first time and claimed 'you can't get decent food in Brighton'.”

Chilli Pickle does an indian takeaway that is on another level. Lays it out for you like a proper Indian meal, rather than just rice and a wet sauce with naan. If you get the Grand Thali, alongside the usual curry and rice, you get sides, dhal, sweets, pickles, thoran, lhassi, etc. They've won best indian…

u/SwiftAtticus, 202016 upvotes“Birthday Takeaway”

All good ones, except The Chilli Pickle. Had to go there 3 times with work, and all I'd say about it is "meh". Overpriced food, poor service, and not a patch on what I'm used to, but then, I'm spoiled because I'm originally from Brum, the home of the Balti.

u/spazzardnope, 20215 upvotes“Restaurant knowledge?”

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