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Style over substance? Although you book, be prepared to stand in line!! Our table was not ready when we arrived, or for the 20 other guests that spilled out on to the streets like the entrance to a nightclub. Some of the guests leaving were furious, one woman said she had just been kicked out and was not able to finish her drink or food despite being seated half an hour late at the fault of the restaurant. The receptionist just shrugged off the complaint offering no compensation, as new arrivals waited in line in the cold. We booked for 8.15pm, got seated at 8.45pm and got our first drink at 9.15pm, an hour after our booking time!! No complimentary drinks were offered and no apology for the wait. Our table of two was so close to the other tables, I felt like I was sitting with them! I had to move the table to be able to squeeze in, and I am small! My right hand was on the hand bag of the lady sitting next to me and to my left the gentleman had to move his arm so I could lean back, as he lounged in the booth seating. The table was wobbly as hell and despite a table next to us becoming available and our request to move, our waitress failed to move us and instead seated the new guests there. As you can guess, service is shockingly bad. The reception team wandered about like lost sheep with iPads, clearly more in love with themselves than serving guests. You are made to feel like you should be grateful for being able to get a table here. The food is okay, but the word special only applies to the gimmicky presentation. Dry ice and large presentation models remind me of great British menu, but underneath hides some pretty bog standard over priced Asian food smothered in micro herbs. This business is just a cash machine targeted at the middle class for the billionaire owners including the Qatar former prime minister Hamad bin Jassim. But who cares if your hard earned money isn't supporting local businesses? What most people seemed to care about in this venue was getting a good instagram pic to share on their social. It's a look at me venue, where the green backlit floor still facinates diners almost as much as the smoking platters of dry ice! If this is your sort of party you will probably love the long queues and the DJ playing loud chilled club music in background. And like many of the customers visiting, you probably won't flinch at £250 for dinner for two. This restaurant is clearly in trend. It will be in today and gone tomorrow, hence why the whole company is up for sale if you have a spare billion. In my opinion, it's just another soul less high street chain run by accountants not chefs. Don't waste your money. Support local and small business instead, as Ivy Asia on our visit was shockingly poor for the price paid. Good luck 🙏

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Rob Prince . 2024-03-17

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The restaurant is extremely nice and unique. All the drinks we got were very good. I found the food was just average, I expected a bit more considering how nice the place is. It was not bad by any means but certainly not outstanding. I thought the prices were fair considering how nice the place is.

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Gerry Mullin . 2024-03-17

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Good quality food, impressive interior design (although apparently same as other sister restaurants across the country). Poor table service, rude waiter. All the food delivered at the same or wrong time: starters, mains together (however, they don't call it that way, possibly for their convenience), sides delivered after you almost finished the dish. Don't even bother with "double espresso". They should call it "rinse a coffee cup water" or tell about it before one orders it at least. 13.5% discretionary service charge is compulsory, probably for hard work constantly reminding about the time you should leave. No, we did not overstayed, left early... I could not bear it anymore. I went there for nice food, not just pomp and circumstance. Sadly latter is the best dish on their menu.

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Arthur Vietrenka . 2024-03-16

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Not value for money. Danger watch out for the service charge.

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arthur vanhoughton . 2024-03-14

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Quite impressive establishment, excellent decor, good service, apart from slight surprise in the gents, steady guys. No time to try the food or cocktails though.

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Kelvin Haydon . 2024-03-12

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Lovely decor, food was great and wait staff really helpful and friendly (I believe our waiter was called Wayne) :)

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Kirsty . 2024-03-12

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I came here today (a Monday) for lunch with a friend and our two toddlers, mainly as a place to use my taste card for a mid week deal, and wasn’t expecting anything special. However, I was pleasantly surprised by my visit. The staff were super attentive and really made an effort to accommodate our 2 year olds, eg bringing their starter nibbles before we’d even ordered and giving them an extra scoop of ice cream - very much appreciated! I had the burrata and a truffle mushroom calzone and both were delicious. I love the ‘mini desserts’ on the menu, perfect for when you’re full but really want a sweet treat. I’ll definitely be going back and would recommend ASK for a family-friendly meal in central Brighton.

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Tanya P . 2024-03-11

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Fantastic! Had the Dragon Experience Menu. Loved the decor, staff were great and food was so so good. Will be back!

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Kevin Storey . 2024-03-10

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Wayne gave us the most fantastic service at the Ivy Asia this evening- highly recommend and hope you get served by Wayne! 👍🏻😀

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Lex Hurley . 2024-03-08

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A delicious meal, in really lovely surroundings! Would happily go back!

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Christina Stanton . 2024-03-08

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I was looking forward to my visit to the Ivy for two years until I could go! I was so excited and looking forward to going here! I am so incredibly disappointed in the service here, I had heard amazing stories but our server treated us like we were outsiders and like absolute garbage! Don’t get me wrong the food here is absolutely phenomenal and the atmosphere was incredible but why were we shunned the entire evening by the staff?

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Chloe Watson . 2024-03-08

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It's beautiful inside, the toilet is cool.

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михаил иоскевич . 2024-03-07

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While selling Asian food, I felt that Asians were racist. I ordered 4 dishes, but each one came out at 10-minute intervals, and the other two didn't come out even after 30 minutes. When I told the staff, they served my food in 3 seconds. The guests sitting next to me who came late had their food served one after another. I really liked the exterior and interior, as well as the welcoming staff, but I wondered if they were being racially discriminated against when it came to serving the food.

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J L . 2024-03-05

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This is a fun, delicious experience. The staff are incredibly friendly and there is a dynamic atmosphere. The food is great, delicious and great size portions. You have to try the duck, not only does it taste fabulous, but how it is presented is an experience. I went with my daughter and she had a lychee cocktail that also looked amazing. The other stand out was the aubergine (eggplant) and the tuna. I do not think you could choose anything and not be impressed and happy with your choice.

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Mandy Riordan . 2024-03-04

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Great service and food was phenomenal. The drinks and the cheese fondue were amazing. And the sea bass was the best meal I’ve had in years.

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Stay08453388648 . 2024-03-03

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We had prebooked but were easily accommodated half an hour earlier. Very friendly and welcoming in the heat of Brighton Lanes. We had drinks plus starters and mains from the extensive menu. All the food we had was delicious. Starters of chicken lecce and garlic mushrooms followed by Stromboli pizzas, carbonara and the new dish of chicken arrabbiata lasagne. Great atmosphere. We were able to pay for the food with Tesco Clubcard vouchers which is great. Highly recommended. Worth going out of your way for. Some of the most friendly and efficient staff in Brighton.

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HolidaymakerfromHove . 2024-03-02

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Everything was lovely until we received some really disappointing service and was basically told we needed to leave. After being given a desert menu me and my partner had decided what we wanted. When the server came to take our order she said; ‘well you can order a dessert but I need the table back in 10 minutes.’ Prior to this we had not been told that the table was booked after us and to be honest it left a very sour taste in our mouths when we had spent a lot of money on the meal/drinks!

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adelaide swanepoel . 2024-03-02

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Great food, tasty and lots to choose from. Cocktails are expensive for the size. Server was friendly and overall great. Would attend again but for more of a celebration as it’s pricey.

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Catherine . 2024-02-29

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Had our first visit here, for our anniversary, the service was fantastic food excellent and the cocktails Devine. Definitely be back

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Al Matt . 2024-02-29

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Amazing food, as always, in a great setting. On the pricy side but you definitely pay for what you get. Could not fault it. Staff were very professional but friendly. Our server Aaliyah was amazing, great recommendations, attentive but not intrusive like some places, always there when we needed.

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Lucas Gil . 2024-02-28

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We had a lovely dinner in the Ivy Asia on Saturday for our Anniversary. Wayne and the rest of the team were amazing and we felt very looked after! Will definitely be back!

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Aoife Power . 2024-02-26

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The most wonderful evening, the place is magical, if I could rate it higher I would. Our server was lovely and the food was delicious, absolutely the best meal I’ve ever had. If you visit I would strongly recommend the pork belly, it melts in your mouth. 10/10

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Luce Bate . 2024-02-26

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Lovely food have visited a few times before. Very disappointed that the balloon we took for a friend's birthday we were not allowed to have in the restaurant due to a fire hazard. The birthday cake we were not allowed to eat there due to allergies.Which is nonsense if you eat at your own risk.You are not going to give it to anyone else in the restaurant. This is purely down to ensuring you spend money on desserts.Which I feel is un reasonable. Would now think twice about booking the private function room.Due to the rules and regulations.A great shame as this is not going to eventually go down well with customers.The food was good service slow regarding drinks.

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Donna Brodrick . 2024-02-25

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Had the pleasure of being waited on by Wayne. He is a bundle of joy

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Dalian Macmillan . 2024-02-25

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The restaurant looks amazing but it is definitely style over substance. We waited 15 minutes for a glass of water alone, we didn't get the chance to order our wine until we were half-way through our meal. The food server who brought the food was unable to take our drinks order which seemed silly. One of the dishes was nearly cold but because of the time it had taken to arrive, we didn't send back. The food is okay but overpriced. I've had better noodles from the local Chinese take away.

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Flis Thomas . 2024-02-24

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Great atmosphere friendly staff food was really good especially beef tataki!

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Luke Whitmore . 2024-02-23

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What a wonderful experience tonight in Brighton! Leonie made us feel so welcome and made some incredible suggestions about the menu! 100% recommend and will return very soon

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Holly Morris . 2024-02-22

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Absolute rip off. 65 pounds for 4 starters (2 from a frozen packet) and 2 coke and 2 water. Absolutely outrageous. Beautiful place and good music but couldn’t justify going back .

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Stephen Corrigan . 2024-02-22

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Beautiful cocktails and gorgeous interiors

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JS HH . 2024-02-20

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Walked by and popped in for an ad hoc celebratory anniversary drink and what can we say other than WOW!!! The decor in this place is absolutely amazing and delightfully exquisite, but the jewel in crown was being met by a warm welcome from Josh the bar manager, who made us feel so comfortable and relaxed whilst he recommended the most moreish cocktails we’ve ever tasted!! He chatted to us and made us feel so special, that we didn’t want to leave!!! Thank you Josh - you are a star!! You made our celebration seem even more memorable!! We will be back!! Shirley and Nick

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Nick Brown . 2024-02-20

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I went to your restaurant for lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day with my girlfriend. The food was really good, and the service was okay. But we were surprised when, after just an hour and a half, we were told we had to leave in about five minutes! I hadn't even finished my main course, and the meal wasn't cheap, so it felt pretty unfair. Plus, another couple who had just gotten engaged during their meal got the same rush to leave. We loved the atmosphere and the food, but this experience left a bad taste in our mouths. Being rushed out like that isn't what we expected from a nice restaurant. Sadly, we're thinking twice about coming back because of it.

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Freddie Salmon . 2024-02-19

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We had an amazing anniversary dinner at the Ivy Asia in Brighton. The food was incredible, it really lived up to its reputation. Our waitress Maria was brilliant, she really made it such a special experience. When we're back in Brighton, we will definitely be back 😊

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Ollie Hawkins . 2024-02-19

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We had afternoon tea there. The buns were really dry, frozen buns from Asian supermarket is much better, good buns should be juicy inside. Spring rolls are now crunchy enough. Dumplings are ok, Sushi is average, nothing special. The Deco is amazing. I came just for some photos, will not return again.

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Qianqian Liu . 2024-02-18

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Wonderful food. Great service. Brilliant ambience

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Helen Lane . 2024-02-17

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I feel so stupid after going to this place🫠 We wanted to get a few drinks and this place was the first on the way. We were asked if we prefer to get a table or sit on the bar - we said that it doesn’t matter, if there is a table we can take - cool. In 15 minutes the waitress asked if we want to order something and we said “we did ordered, the cocktails”, the waitress was like “you are not ordering food?????”😅🤡💀🙄🫨. IT FELT SO AWKWARD, JESUS!!!! We were like “is that a problem?”🫣 In a minute we were told to leave the table and as the bar was not available anymore we were told to stand at some high table near the exit (love it, i was tired and wearing heels🥰). Considering how hard this place is trying to look posh and rIcH - this behaviour felt…umm humbling? Like “wow wow, peasants, if you don’t get food, leave the table and stand aside”. Felt embarrassed to come there just for drinks, but not for leaving there lot of money for the food (sorry, guys) I wish we were just asked in the beginning if we want just drinks or food, because without that question kicking us out of the table was ducking rude! bad manners - not stylish, even with the fancy decor. I’ve never experienced being kicked out of the table that’s why i’m so shocked. I wanted to get out of there as soon as I finish my delicious cocktail, cheers

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Maryna Kuznetsova . 2024-02-17

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Had a great evening. Wayne was excellent throughout the night. Very impressionable and was a pleasure to talk to. Vroom!

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Simon Hughes . 2024-02-16

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Excellent food and particularly service. Wayne was superb. Attentive and couldn’t have asked for more! Thanks so much for an excellent meal and service.

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Nina Mellon . 2024-02-15

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If you eat here, make sure you get served by Wayne. Great waiter, great service, helped make it a memorable night.

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Joel Ryan . 2024-02-15

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Excellent service from Wayne D. First time going to the ivy and was made to feel very welcome. Food was lovely and all round good experience.

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Rob . 2024-02-14

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Excellent service from Wayne D, really welcoming

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ellie Gumede . 2024-02-14

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Great time. Server Wayne D was also fabulous!!! Absolute delight 😁

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Maximus Isaac . 2024-02-14

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This is the first time we have been to the Ivy Asia and I can quite comfortably say this is one of the best Asian restaurants we have been to. We had the afternoon tea. The food was absolutely exquisite, the tea was brilliant for both tea lovers and tea beginners. The atmosphere was fantastic. But mostly I can't fault our service, all the waiters were brilliant, especially Wayne. We felt so welcomed and completely at ease to take our time and enjoy the floor and drink. My partner and I would highly recommend this wonderful establishment. Thank you to all the staff involved!

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Nat Johns . 2024-02-14

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Some of the best Sushi I have ever had. Cocktails amazing and service spectacular!

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Ollie Anderson . 2024-02-13

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The food is amazing, the restaurant design is very nice, the staff is very attentive, the food prices are reasonable and if you want to eat a nice Japanese meal, I recommend it.

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meryem gökdemir . 2024-02-13

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I went there with my sister for the first time and the food was very good, except the main was pretty average. The service was utterly disappointing as we had to keep asking whether we could order more, waited a long time till someone cleared our empty plates and witnessed that our neighbour's table kept getting her full attention and even smiles. We were the only Asians in Ivy Asia, which was pretty hilarious from our perspective. Shame that we have been treated like people second class. Food was to die for though

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Anna N . 2024-02-13

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The food was good but our waitress did not pay any attention to us while the people next to us had a smiling and courteous waitress (some waitress). I don’t know if that happened because we looked different or because we are Asians but you could see how the mood changed instantly when she came to our table or other people who looked different… BUT for that price range I would have accepted different behaviour, knowing that it’s more pricey restaurant.

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Supersurfcake . 2024-02-12

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Ver exquisite place but offering an affordable tasting menu

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L. I. . 2024-02-12

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Top marks all round. Service, food, theatre of food! Highly recommended - loved the sharing menu - more food to share across the courses that we expected. Fab!

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J D . 2024-02-12

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Overrated. Difficult to get any waiter's attention, they're all too busy chatting about their weekends. More interested in clearing your plates than checking what else you need so feels very rushed. Had to ask 3 times for a dish we were missing. That took the entire 2 hours we were there to arrive. Choice of starters very fatty and fried. Wine (if you can get one) is warm. The floor is cool though!

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Emma Stirling . 2024-02-12

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Fantastic. Birthday celebration, had the set £60pp experience and it was great in every way. Fun and attentive service, food was delicious and an awesome venue. Recommended.

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Francis S . 2024-02-11

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The food was amazing plus wonderful presentation. The staff are excellent , friendly & very helpful - can’t fault. But what was with the music (I use the word loosely) last night?? Felt like I was in a head banging nightclub instead of a top quality restaurant. Plus we had the bongo drum joining in 😵‍💫…all so loud! Conversation was out of the question. . Hardly in keeping with the lovely Asian theme especially as it was Chinese New Year . ☹️😔

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Sue Barrow . 2024-02-11

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What an experience My wife and I travelled for 3 hours to dine here, our first night out child free in 2 years! Mentioned this to the host that seated us which was relayed to the wait staff who in turn made conversation out of it with us, very much appreciated ! The service was impeccable, not a single thing i would personally change, it was perfect in every single way! The food, stunning, plated perfectly, balanced flavours and the portion sizes were just perfect. The ambiance was luxurious, live dj downstairs with his accompaniment on the bongos made for a most enjoyable vibe between all other diners. Myself and my wife loved every second we were here! Every single dish was perfect! Hopefully it won't be another 2 years until we're child free for an evening to return here. To everyone as The Ivy Asia Brighton, thank you for making our little night out so special, it may not have meant much to you by all your little quirks and special service styles, but it meant the world to us. With the best of our regards Kyle & Julia

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Kyle Hiener . 2024-02-10

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Dan was the most amazing waiter we have ever had great service and more

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yasmine . 2024-02-10

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After reading some of the reviews, I was a little nervous about our meal but I can honestly say, The Ivy Asia didn't disappoint. The decor is amazing and well worth a visit just for that. Over the top and in-your-face. I loved the flooring! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and the staff were all friendly. As it was our first visit, we choose the Dragon Experience menu, a Chinese new year celebration menu, which was a varied selection of the different foods available. A great choice. Would highly recommend the pork belly, it was amazing. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the cocktail but definitely a personal preference rather than it not being good. Food is presented really well, with a little theatrics and style. Our server, Emily, was lovely and all the staff were great. Kept our glasses topped up and made sure we had everything we needed. They made recommendations and helped with cocktail choices. A few reviews mentioned noise levels; as someone who struggles in loud places, I didn't have an issue with the sound levels at all. Loud enough to hear the music but not to stop conversations. It means you couldn't hear the table next to you. Great evening, all round and would visit again for sure. Go with an open mind and you'll have a great time. Yes it's expensive but it's worth the money.

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Sophie Peckham . 2024-02-09

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Went back to ASK following a good visit late last year. Very disappointed this time because the dish my good lady had last visit was not available, so she went with a chicken pasta dish. I say chicken, there was hardly any in the dish. I went with good old fashion spaghetti bolognese which was very bland. The service and hospitality was first class but food let the visit down.

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Leonard T . 2024-02-08

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I'm a regular here and the food is always fresh and delicious. The staffs always have impeccable service.

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Bernadeth Aquino . 2024-02-08

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Was unsure what to expect based on some of the mixed reviews but delighted to say I had a really enjoyable visit to The Ivy Asia. The staff were all welcoming, friendly and attentive. They ensured our glasses were topped up with champagne and cleared plates promptly. The food was great - we opted for the set taster menu and the dishes were all interestingly varied and tasty. I recommend the pork belly, it was delicious. The decor is bold and exciting and sets it apart from other restaurants. It is a little more lively than some may like - even on a Wednesday it was busy and the music was upbeat but it felt like it was part of the intentional atmosphere. Quite pricey but not bad value.

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James . 2024-02-07

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Wonderful as always ! Second time we have been served by Wayne D and he was super! Attentive , friendly and helpful. Food was quick and perfect! Will be back x

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Rebecca Veness . 2024-02-03

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10/10 service from Maria! So kind and attentive! Amazing service and food. :)

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Rosy Woollen . 2024-02-02

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Not given enough time to enjoy a brilliant experience. Shame.

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Sumant Naidu . 2024-02-02

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Great experience! Delicious food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend!

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Patrick McBride . 2024-01-31

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A fabulous lunch. Food great although limited choice of curry on menu. Service ok. They weren't very attentive and hard to get their attention when needed. Would definitely go back again.

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Maggie Beech . 2024-01-31

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My first experience of The Ivy Asia, with my friend today was fabulous. Excellent food, so a big thankyou to the chef and a very attentive charming waiter by the name of Robbie. There will definitely be a second visit.

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Susan Friend . 2024-01-29

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WAG central. Call Greenpeace - there's too much disposable plastic here!! Food average at best, alcohol a total rip-off (never seen such horrendous mark-up). Service friendly, but useless; asked for two more wine glasses five times before they actually arrived fifteen minutes later!

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C D . 2024-01-29

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Maria was looking after us tonight at our dinner for the first time in Brighton & I cannot fault her. She was amazing from start to finish. Efficient, caring and friendly. She made our Ivy Asia experience worth while and we will definitely be returning. Thank you so much. Lovely evening xx

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Lily P . 2024-01-28

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Food is great and service is attentive, and not as expensive as expected. Worth a visit

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M . 2024-01-28

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This Japanese spot in Brighton is a real gem! The food is amazing, with a menu that’s anything but ordinary. You can tell the fish is super fresh, and they've got some unique dishes that are definitely worth trying. The vibe of the place is just something else - cozy and inviting, making it a memorable experience every time. Service is top-notch too; the staff is friendly and always on point with recommendations, especially when it comes to their killer cocktails. Hands down, one of the best places in Brighton for Japanese cuisine.

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Yuri Sman . 2024-01-27

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Amazing Asian food and a great atmosphere. Not cheap but nothing this good ever is. Definitely better than The Ivy in my opinion.

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Stuart King . 2024-01-27

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Amazing! Not cheap, but the food, atmosphere, decor and staff were faultless! Perfect foe special occasions, even the toilets were outstanding!!

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Chloe Simmons . 2024-01-27

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"Dan at Ivy Asia truly embodies the epitome of exceptional service. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. Dan's attentiveness to detail and genuine passion for hospitality shone through every interaction. He effortlessly guided us through the menu, offering insightful recommendations tailored to our preferences. His impeccable timing ensured each dish was served with precision, enhancing our dining experience. Dan's personable demeanor and genuine enthusiasm elevated our evening to an unforgettable culinary journey. Ivy Asia is undoubtedly fortunate to have such a consummate professional on their team. Thank you, Dan, for an extraordinary dining experience!" --- From the avalara team!

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Jordan Grimwood . 2024-01-25

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Outstanding service, from the doorman as we walked in...find was amazing and obviously loved his job which shone through to the service we received, it was my daughters birthday celebratory dinner and we had an amazing time thank you Finn and all the amazing staff we shall return

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Michaela Strahan . 2024-01-23

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Deco is amazing. So is service. Food is so so. Will definitely visit again but just for a cocktail at the bar

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Zilvinas Balciauskas . 2024-01-21

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Bellissimo ristorante cinese pieno di atmosfera .Piatti gustosi e prezzi onesti da vedere assolutamente la toilet piena di quadri e colori.

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bruna cruicchi . 2024-01-21

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We came for my big birthday . Our party of 4 chose the £60 per person menu which is a number of courses. We were sad to say that we were bombarded with the food, we were left no time to eat one dish and another was arriving. There was no space on the table so it was ridiculous snd we weren't being left any time to enjoy the food. We stopped two courses arriving ourselves as it was clear we hadn’t finished and there was no room for more. If there is an option for this feast on the menu then time must be allowed to actually enjoy it. We did not go there for a ‘fast food “ experience,

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steven mucklestone . 2024-01-20

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Such a great meal and Korean chicken was fantastic! Wayne our server was brilliant, 5 stars would definitely recommend!

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Conor Stevens . 2024-01-19

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We were badly left down by a (pre-booked) restaurant so the Ivy Asia thankfully had a table. Great surroundings (the under-lit flooring is superb), tasty food and excellent service.

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Peter Schutterlin . 2024-01-19

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The food and venue were stunning and they were very accommodating with our 11month old.

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Sean Mayich . 2024-01-18

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The quality and flavour of the food absolutely perfect and the service from Michael was outstanding. Highly recommend for lunch and dinner.

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brightonbrian . 2024-01-17

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What a fantastic restaurant. Spectacular decor, excellent service and food. Definitely worth a visit. We had the set menu, lunch stack. Very nice, and to drink we had the "Dry January" cocktails which were very refreshing. A lovely treat for us.

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Tony Kelly . 2024-01-17

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Went here for my wife's birthday. The service was nothing but excellent, Wayne (waiter) was very attentive indeed. The food was superb, as was the atmosphere too. Decor is exceptional. Thank you all for making my wife's birthday a great one.

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Paul Twyman . 2024-01-14

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Had a wonderful experience last night at The Ivy Asia- Brighton . Food was outstanding , served by Fynn who was excellent. Can’t wait to visit again 😊

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victoria Smith . 2024-01-14

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Doorman (KJ) was welcoming and charming, decor was AMAZING, cocktail was delicious, food choice was great, Finn was a fabulous, knowledgeable, helpful host. Food was delicious and presentation was fabulous. A truly enjoyable and fun experience. Definitely coming again.

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Janine Mann . 2024-01-14

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Food was great. Serving staff great. We didn’t get asked if we wanted a second drink until we finished. Had to ask for bill and then wait another twenty minutes. The female who took payment never said please, thank you or anything. Shame it Sort of took shine off lovely meal !!

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Shirley Brown . 2024-01-13

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I have tried to book the Ivy Asia in Brighton about three weeks before New Year following an how was your day email from the company advising about the New Year’s Eve offer. It was impossible to do it via the website because I wanted a group for six and so I then went to the restaurant and tried to speak to people. They promised they would get back to me, but nobody ever did. Following a formal complaint I did actually get a reply advising me that it was fully booked. However, I was bit surprised when a friend of mine about five days before the new year received an email from the restaurant, asking him if he wanted to book a table for New Year’s Eve, he then proceeded to book a table for six, even though I’ve been told it was fully booked. I guess it’s good news as I was able to join his group and go with them for New Year’s Eve. We had a table for about 1020pm The price didn’t seem unreasonable given that it was New Year’s Eve. However when we arrived just a bit before table was due to be vacant. We did end up having to wait standing up for about half an hour with nobody offering us a drink or advising us what to do. When we got to our table, it took about another 30 to 45 minutes to actually get a drink from the restaurant. The food was excellent, and when it did arrive, it was as good as we expected and had been used to while the food was very slow,that was actually quite helpful in terms of the evening. There was a DJ playing dance type music all evening. The sort of music that if you’re my age of 60, probably sounds a bit the same and can’t quite tell when the track changes. When midnight arrived, there was a countdown, but that was it. There was no proper formal greeting to bring in the New Year and you had to buy a drink to make sure you had one for the midnight. after that DJ simply went back to playing his dance music. The problem really was there was no atmosphere in the place and there was no mechanism to get people up dancing and to interact a bit. There was-no singing of aud Lang sign and the music wasn’t the sort that was going to get people,e up to dance. I had a nice evening with my friends, but I think we all expected a bit more and particularly a bit better customer service when we arrived, looking after us maybe giving us a drink while we were waiting. Also given the price of the evening turned out to be about £170 per person. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for the Restaurant simply to give everybody a glass of champagne at midnight, and get everyone to stand and welcome e in the year.

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Bill Murphy . 2024-01-13

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Went here for a drink at the bar and it was really lovely and special. The decor in here is crazy and makes for an atmospheric experience, also so much to look at! The cocktails were very tasty and there was lots of choice. The service and bar staff were very friendly. Would recommend.

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Ada P . 2024-01-09

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Lovely food & decorations. Shame we had an awful server. We ordered food, he told us to order more as it’s a Saturday night.felt pressure to order food that we never ate! Kept coming over every few mins to top up drinks and push to order more. The server was not trained and clearly did NOT want to be there. Will not be returning

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Michael Edwards . 2024-01-08

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Incredible!!! From the moment you walk through the door the ivy Asia is impressive. The layout and decor is fantastic, the place was so busy yet every member of staff were polite , friendly and welcoming. We ordered the £60 pp experience and wow what an experience it was. Probably the best meal we have ever had and we’re a pair of foodies. The time in between courses was spot on so didn’t fell rushed but also weren’t left waiting long. An the presentation not just of our meal but every meal that we saw was insane. I can’t recommend anything in particular because it was all absolutely fantastic. Thank you to all the staff at ivy Asia for making our anniversary so special. Cocktails were also top notch !

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Toni Muceku . 2024-01-07

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First of all I want to give a shout out to the woman who served us. She’s so lovely as well as the Manager. Thank you! But, there is “but” I’m afraid… when we arrived and sat on our designated table, for me it was very uncomfortable and awkward feeling. I nearly walked out if it wasn’t my partner’s bday. There’s just something in the air that it made me feeling really very uneasy, plus the couple next table to us they were like looking at us looking very nosy (I hated it) so weird! Then the waiter who served our main course, I asked him for cutlery, he just gave 1 and just zoomed off- vanished (rude) not being friendly nor hospitable. At least SMILE?! And even bother to asked if we need anything else or if everything is ok? Courtesy is very important. I don’t know. :)

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Ana . 2024-01-07

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Had a really lovely evening, our served Ana, was really helpful in explaining the menu and recommendations. Food and atmosphere were both wonderful and the decor is amazing. Will definitely go back and already planning my big birthday this year with family.

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Nikki KM . 2024-01-06

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Decor is really cool,food is great,very good if you're veggie..Service A1..Definitely recommend

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Adrian Thorburn . 2024-01-05

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Exelent. Fantastic service very surprised.

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Jsb Durant . 2024-01-04

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Mega! Wie ein Besuch in einer anderen Dimension.

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Brinja Schmidt . 2024-01-03

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Michael is the most friendly, affable, and attentive server. We loved having lots of starters to share, and he was very accommodating and welcoming. Great service. 5 ⭐

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Sophie O . 2024-01-03

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Great food and decor. Loses a star because our table was ridiculously small for three blokes and a tapas type sharing menu with lots of plates. (Also, the Ivy app is hopeless. Points not added and the app locks up when you try to query it. Tacky and embarrassing for an upmarket brand)

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Robert Muchamore . 2024-01-03

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What a beautiful place the food was a joy to see and eat you must visit even if it's just for one thing!

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Nicky Hawkins . 2024-01-02

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I love Asian cuisine. This is the best place where I've eaten Asian food in England.

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K Ar . 2024-01-01

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Amazing and staff are brilliant

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Jai Clements . 2024-01-01

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The best Asian restaurant ever in Brighton. Also great atmosphere, lovely staff and very quick service. Highly recommended

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Tarik Akcol . 2023-12-31

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Popped in on the off chance on boxing day, great food and design. Service was good but did not reflect the brand and pricing.

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Richard Jenkins . 2023-12-30

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We had the tasting menu which was 10/10, just as the service which was great too. Preferred this location to London considering the attentive staff, quality of food and overall vibe

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Venus Magdalene . 2023-12-27

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