Namo

After years of loving everything the iconic Thai kitchen @namo.brighton offered at The @the_eagle_pub_btn I was thrilled to finally visit their new standalone restaurant on Ship Street and if anything, it was even better than I remembered

The venue itself is beautiful, with a clean, simple aesthetic that’s both stylish and welcoming. The staff were warm and friendly, and the service was impressively quick considering the restaurant spans two floors. The menu offers a mix of small plates designed for sharing alongside larger curry dishes. As there were six of us, we did what felt like the only sensible thing and ordered most of the menu. Every dish was packed with flavour, beautifully balanced, and delivered a satisfying kick of spice. Some real standouts included the Teaw Lord (steamed rice noodle rolls with tofu, shiitake mushrooms and crispy garlic). I’m not usually a tofu fan, but these were absolutely delicious. The Gai Tod Hatyai (Southern Thai fried chicken with fried shallots and chilli jam) was one of my favourites, while the Hunglay, a Burmese style pork curry with ginger and peanuts, was incredibly rich in flavour with melt in the mouth tender meat. The Massaman Nua (grilled sirloin massaman curry with crispy potatoes) was a classic Thai dish cooked to perfection. The list could genuinely go on, as we enjoyed every single dish. Some were on the spicier side, which challenged my “mild flavours only” friend, but even she loved the depth of flavour (while tactfully avoiding a few chillies)

Overall, the meal was outstanding. We all agreed it was one of the best Thai dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. @bookie_uk the owner, is one of the nicest people in the industry, and you can truly feel the love and care she and her team have poured into every dish. A must-visit for any Thai food lover. And for something more casual, @namo_eat is still available at The Eagle pub