I was in Brighton for a conference in mid-September 2023 and decided to try this Vietnamese…read morerestaurant for an early dinner (5:45pm) on a Wednesday. First, the food quality is good and reasonably priced (13 pounds). I ordered the big bowl pho soup includes noodles, meatballs, and beef with a side helping of bean sprouts to add. It was satisfying and hearty. The only blemish was that the broth had a bit more fat than I would have liked. Location is convenient for visitors to Brighton. It's on Preston Street near the Waitrose supermarket. From the Brighton I-360 tourist attraction, it's about 1-2 blocks north away from the water. From Churchill Square (near the clock tower), it's about a 5-7 minute walk to the west (along the street that is reserved for buses and taxis only). The restaurant is a bit tiny - I would recommend it for solo diner or couples. It's not convenient for a large group. Preston Street has a nice boba tea shop across the way and other restaurants that are worth a look-see. Overall, I would recommend "the Big Bowl" for visitors to Brighton who are looking for authentic Vietnamese pho.

I'm glad I got to try this place as I've been struggling to find good Vietnamese food. Coming from…read moreCalifornia, I was spoilt with options but there was only one place I trusted in Brighton until today! I ordered the Bún cha combo which has vermicelli noodles, grilled pork, chicken and a spring roll. It comes with a dipping sauce that's a mixture of lemon juice, ginger, chilli, garlic and vinegar. It was tasty and cost just under £9. Service was very friendly and nice. I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu!

I LITERALLY LOVE THIS PLACE. I've been here so many times. Even if it doesn't look so fancy, the…read morefood is the best. The tempura is soo good and you can choose what kind of noodles you like along with sides. The service is good and served with not long of a wait. They're polite too!! The ambiance was nice, it's cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

This place is so good, it takes roughly 3-5 minutes to be cooked, the service is on point, there 1…read moremeal portions are the size for 2 people, i do think it is a little overpriced, £10 for 1 bowl of ramen. They provide chopsticks yet if you can't use them they will give you cutlery. The taste is good and my favourite part, I love drinking the soup. The restaurant looks worse than it is, the food is quality yet I believe they can do better via decoration.

Good food, but when you order over the phone they dont tell you that they have decided to stop…read moreusing their card terminal, so when you get there they expect you to have cash, and ofcourse, nearest cash machine is a 7 min walk back into town.

Successfully converted my girlfriend to the religion of Ramen! 5/5!…read more Arrived at 8pm without a reservation and it was pretty busy. Two other groups were waiting for tables. Always a good sign! Made a reservation for 8:45pm and went out for a drink. Make sure to make a reservation on Fridays! I ordered a Tokyo Tonkotsu (large with no extras) and a Kirin beer and my girlfriend ordered a Wakame Ramen (medium with extra pickled ginger) and a plum wine! The ramen was really really good. It looked like Jason Pollock splattered my t-shirt with Pork Bone broth afterwards! The large portion for more than enough (and we had just finished a long walk and we're starving). I would recommend adding extra pork but that's the only thing I would change. The extra pickled ginger also supposedly went really well with the Wakame (chicken) ramen. I will be coming back here soon and bringing the rest of the family!

Not bad for a random ramen spot on the English seaside…read more The Tokyo Tonkotsu bowl is less like the complex, thin broths at self-aware ramen shops across NYC and more like the hearty, no-frills ramen I had in Japan (e.g. Tenkaippin!) - so unctuous and flavorful that the broth is undrinkable at the end. I was expecting something more watery and clean-tasting from the vegetarian soy milk ramen. What came instead was thick and rich, nearly as heavy as the tonkotsu (minus all that salt). It had no soybean flavor, but I can see it being a holy grail for vegetarians who want to experience the luscious guilt of a fatty pork broth. I'm still conflicted (my palate wanted soy milk!) but it was certainly tasty. The karaage was not what I expected either. It's more a boneless tebasaki - fried chicken morsels given the Japanese chicken wing treatment, coated in a thin, sweet soy glaze. I liked it but was craving the typical, dry karaage fried lightly in starch. I do wish the bowls had been served hotter. They use thin noodles (apparently made in-house?!) and wanting to retain the noodle consistency is one excuse for serving a broth less than boiling hot, but the noodles got soggy quickly anyway. Manager and staff are friendly. Actual Japanese people come here willingly! 10% student discount helps with the £8 pricetag.

Menu selection is good but I wouldn't recommend for Asian customers - food is just ok, and I heard…read morethe same from co-workers ... still you can't beat the convenience of being next door to the Harte & Garter. It seems quite popular. I debated between Duck Ramen, Pad Thai and Curry ... my server recommended the Yakiudon with chicken and prawns (£9.50). Food was just ok ... thanks, Mr. Server. Also they charged £2.10 for still water. No hurry to return.

Came by here for a quick lunch as we were on a Tour of Windsor and we were seated immediately and I…read moremust say the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was clean and the decor was nice! The wifey ordered a Katsu Curry and it was spot on, I ordered the Chicken Ramen Bowl and it was Deelish! The price of our meal was very reasonable and we will definitely be back when in the area to visit the Queen!

This place is honestly amazing my family has a tradition to come here on birthdays and it is just…read moregreat all the food is chefs kiss It's like the most exciting thing I look forward to!! Keep this place running!

From the moment I stepped inside I was impressed. Such an inviting atmosphere. The food was…read morephenomenal. Shout out to Nick. Who was attentive and took care of our every need. Standard of excellence for him.

I thought this was a burger place but apparently it sells noodles. I didn't eat here because I can…read moreonly eat burgers to keep my plus size model appearance

Almost the epitome of a humble noodle shop named simply "Chinese Noodle Shop". The noodles and…read moredumplings are made in house with little fan fair, just confidence and the skill to back it up. I tried the hot and spicy broth with a robust noodle which came simply garnished with coriander and toasted soya beans. The side dish was a selection pickled cabbage, seaweed salad, and kimchi which the chef offers you for an extra couple of quid and overtly implys that you are welcome to take seconds or thirds if you would like. Delicious, comforting and warming.

This was our first trip to this restaurant food was…read morefantastic we had a set menu as it was Chinese new year quality of food for the price was outstanding all staff very attentive drink prices are very competitive so if you are looking for a great Chinese meal the Mallacca is the place

Not a lot of yelp reviews for the restaurants in this town. This had a high rating and really nice…read morepictures so I took a chance. WOW!! The food was beyond amazing within a seven day period. Ate at this restaurant three times. The food was beyond fantastic. If you find yourself in town and you're looking for good noodles and dumplings, this is the spot!

Wanted to get some noodles as it was raining and cold today . Saw this spot and it was moderately…read morepriced . The service was fast and the ambiance amazing as there was a guy pulling dough to make noodles in an open kitchen .

*reviewing for us picky Americans traveling abroad*…read more Fantastic Lanzhou noodle bar, actually got recommended this place after visiting the Chinese pharmacist for my back. I googled most of the restaurants in Chinatown and it looked like my high school GPA (not even a 4.0) so this place coming directly from the mouth of my pharmacist. Great broth, meat quality is superb, noodles were okay. Chili oil 8/10. Small bistro style, so prepare to share a table.

Service great and food amazing, best prawn toast ever . Prices very reasonable as well .read more

My usual Friday pre-salsa food hunt led me to Royal China this week. From the outside, the decor…read morelooks slightly haphazard with different themes in different parts of the dining area. However, the warm welcome of the staff lifted all doubt the moment we walked in The menu is largely Chinese with a Thai section in the back. This is a growing trend I've noticed in Chinese restaurants recently The starter of deep fried soft shell crab was nice and crispy with sweet crabmeat but the coating was a little salty I enjoyed the roast duck in plum sauce, being used to the slightly fatty duck. The sizzling mixed seafood in black bean sauce had generous portions of large prawns, scallops, mussels and squid. The pad thai noodles were OK but not as good as in standalone Thai restaurants An enjoyable meal with good service