ThaiShip Street

Namo

Authentic Thai from the old Eagle pub kitchen

5.5/10

Local score

No. 127 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 8 locals across 2 threads.

100% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2025.

Consistently named among Brighton's best Thai food, with particular praise for the khao soi and pad kra pao moo served during its days as a pub kitchen at The Eagle. It's since opened its own restaurant on Ship Street, which Redditors call amazing and recommend even for delivery.

Go for
Authentic Thai curries and noodle dishes

What locals say

This question is asked quite often in this sub and I always say Unithai as someone that lived in Thailand for 6 years :) runner up Chili in Hove (also have a location in town but less extensive menu), followed by Suriyas in Kemptown and Namo at the Eagle pub/new shop in…
u/Select-Bobcat-7897, 202510 upvotes“Which is the best Thai restaurant in Brighton?”
I commented this on another post recently, but as someone that lived in Thailand for 6 years, I think Unithai in Hove is the best Thai in town, followed by Chilli (next door to Unithai and some of the same staff), then Suriyas in Kemptown The pad kra pao moo at Namo Eat at the Eagle is also very authentic!
u/Select-Bobcat-7897, 20257 upvotes“Proper Thai”
I haven't been to Tootkas for years. Glad to hear it is still good from the comments here. That used to be my favorite when I was that side of town. I love Namo if shopping in north laine or for delivery.
u/MadChart, 20256 upvotes“Which is the best Thai restaurant in Brighton?”
I’d look at Namo, they have a pub kitchen at the Eagle but just opened a new modern Thai concept. Highly…
u/burningburnerburnedx, 202514 upvotes“Which is the best Thai restaurant in Brighton?”

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