Noori's is a lovely little Indian restaurant in the Lanes, tucked away by Hotel du Vin and the Old…read moreShip. It is quite hard to stumble across, but a worthy excursion point: the food is excellent, if a little Anglicised: this isn't traditional Indian food, but there's nothing wrong with that. Apart from that, the whole set-up seems to scream posh-Indian, although the prices and food really don't reflect that: a real mixed bag, this place.
Noori's is a bit of a confusing evening out: everything seems to be incongruous. However, from a really basic perspective, Noori's does serve very nice food. The curries aren't too hot, the selection is pretty standard, but expansive, and it all tastes great. Living in Brighton, there are plenty of places that claim to give you authentic Indian cuisine: Noori's is much more your standard British-Indian fare. As such, it is uneventful, if perfectly lovely dining.
Apart from the food, Noori's is otherwise a little confusing. The space to sit down is quite big, yet often empty: probably because it's so hard to find. The decor is faux-glam: you might feel underdressed when you first enter, but then realise that no one else there has dressed up, and I doubt anyone ever has to come here. Also, apart from the look of Noori's, little really says "glamorous". All in all, it's a rather peculiar dining experience: give it a try, but don't expect the world from Noori's: it's not the best, nor the most authentic Indian experience in Brighton.
