ThaiPreston Street

Kanok Thai

Preston Street's understated, authentic Thai regular

5.2/10

Local score

No. 134 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 12 locals across 14 threads.

92% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2025.

A long-standing, low-key Thai spot on Preston Street praised for authentic flavours and good service, with a 2-course lunch around £13-14. Several call it a hidden gem that doesn't get much press despite being consistently good.

Go for: An authentic, no-frills Thai meal

What locals say

Kanok Thai on Preston Street. My favourite spot as someone who lived in Thailand for nearly two decades. Very authentic, delicious, good service. 2 course lunch for 13.95.

u/bangkockney, 202514 upvotes“Which is the best Thai restaurant in Brighton?”

Kanok Thai is a hidden gem even though its on preston street. Never heard anyone rave about it but it seems to have been there forever and when i tried it i realised why. Just gorgeous flavours. Then obviously Bincho Yakitori everyone knows is incredible. Japanese barbeque.

u/Dickwad, 20246 upvotes“Asian restaurant recommendations please”

Sea life centre is good, haven't been there since I was a kid. Food wise depends what you like, China Gardens is a great Chinese place, Kanok Thai is good for Thai food. Franco Manca for pizza or fatto mano. Not many great Indian places but Vel is quite nice. I think there's mini golf on the seafront if that's still running. Quite a bit to do in Brighton, enjoy your stay.

u/Pleasehelp793, 20233 upvotes“Heading down to Brighton with the family for our summer holidays. 2 kids, 6 and 2.5. Any recommendations for places to eat, things to do with the kiddos. Much appreciated:)”

…in the north lanes does really good breakfast but it’s best if you get there early ! kanok thai on preston street is really good and pretty reasonably priced. pompoko is also amazing but it’s cash only and is very popular so you might have to wait. fatto a mano is a staple pizza place and it’s really good too, i’d recommend the one in the lanes over london road.

u/[deleted], 20231 upvotes“Visiting until the middle of June - if you had to recommend your favorite breakfast place, brunch/lunch place, and activity to do while I'm here, what would they be?”

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