If you'd like to take a break from cooking and fancy a meal of an Asian persuasion, you can’t go wrong with aromatic Chinese food.

Whether dining out or eating in, Brighton has plenty of choice when it comes to finding a champion chow mein, delicious duck pancakes or spectacular special fried rice.

But which one to choose? We’ve turned to Tripadvisor to find out which restaurants are the best in the area according to the reviews left by the people who have eaten there.


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Top 5 Chinese restaurants in Brighton

China Garden

The Argus: China Garden, Brighton. Picture: TripadvisorChina Garden, Brighton. Picture: Tripadvisor

Where: 88-91 Preston Street, Brighton BN1 2HG

Rating: 4/5

One reviewer wrote: "We went for an early evening meal and opted for two sharing starters between 3 of us - the food was absolutely amazing.

"The best Chinese I've tasted in a long time - go there! It was 4.30 and I was surprised how busy it was, children were there.

"Excellent food and lovely waiters/waitresses, definitely worth a visit."

Gars Chinese Restaurant

The Argus: Gars Chinese Restaurant, Brighton. Picture: TripadvisorGars Chinese Restaurant, Brighton. Picture: Tripadvisor

Where: 19 Prince Albert Street, Brighton BN1 1HF

Rating: 4/5

One reviewer wrote: "Absolutely loved it here. All restaurants nearby were fully booked so we went here and were so glad we did.

"Best Chinese food we’ve ever had, everything we ordered was so delicious and well presented.

"The atmosphere was chilled and staff were very friendly. Would definitely be my first choice next time I’m in Brighton."

Good Friends

The Argus: Good Friends restaurant, Brighton. Picture: TripadvisorGood Friends restaurant, Brighton. Picture: Tripadvisor

Where: 24-25 Preston Street, Brighton BN1 2HN

Rating: 4/5

One reviewer wrote: "Found this restaurant by chance as it was tea time on new years eve and the fact there was 8 of us did not think we would be able to get in somewhere.

"Staff were very accommodating they quickly prepared the table. Food was amazing so fresh and tasty could not fault this restaurant.

Jia Mo

The Argus: Jia Mo, Brighton. Picture: TripadvisorJia Mo, Brighton. Picture: Tripadvisor

Where: 2 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD

Rating: 4.5/5

One reviewer wrote: "What an awesome restaurant! We ate sesame noodles, slow cooked pork noodles and lamb rice noodles.

"The noodles are freshly made each day and the flavours are incredible.

"The service is super friendly and efficient. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend!"

New Era

The Argus: New Era restaurant, Brighton. Picture: TripadvisorNew Era restaurant, Brighton. Picture: Tripadvisor

Where: 6B Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3WA

Rating: 4.5/5

One reviewer wrote: "I lived in Hong Kong for eight years and this bought back great memories. Great food, nice little restaurant and plentiful portions.

"We had the Ma Po Tofu and brisket noodles.

"Its licensed and very reasonably priced. Also, a great menu. Just down the road from the train station."