Bruha in Brighton and Hove

I like the music and the vibe of the place, really good food and reasonable prices, nice friendly staff.

Just had the most amazing meal at Bruha. We ordered all 6 starters between two of us instead of mains and the flavours were incredible; complex spices without too much heat. Tanya looked after us and her service style was genuine and attentive. Highly recommend, and we’ll be back!

One of my go to spots in Brighton! I'm half Filipino and the food here always hits the spot. Pork sisig is my favorite item on the menu. The spicy adobo ribs are amazing! Chicken wings are great, as is the pork adobo. The Ube milkshake and the pandan milkshake are also amazing. Honestly, everything is so good here! My parents came here after 3 weeks in the Philippines and also loved the food. The service is also fantastic, everyone is so nice and the dedication to authentic and quality Filipino is apparent in every detail. Highly highly recommend for Filipinos, lovers of Filipino food and people who have never had Filipino food before!

Just had our dinner last night here in Bruha. And I could say, how you brought us, HOME AWAY FROM HOME by the food we had. Sooo good! We had the Sisig and Lechon Kawali plus the signature ube leche flan. Easy Five 🌟!!! And the service from the reception greeted with smile and friendly staff. Will definitely come back.

I visited Bruha twice now with friends and was equally amazed by the wonderful food, cocktails and deserts they serve. The owners are super kind and you immediately feel at home when you walk in. I hadn’t booked both times, and they were just so kind and nice to make space for us. It’s the kind of laid back and unpretentious place where you can just relax and get ready to be amazed. The honey chicken wings are just insane - finger licking good! And basically every dish we ordered was above and beyond good. Will definitely be coming back! 🥰

The best Filipino restaurant in the UK!! Tucked into the heart of Brighton, BRUHA - “witch” in Tagalog - is a beautiful amalgamation of a dark alchemist’s lair and the warm embrace of the aroma of home. Having ordered enough food to satisfy a party of 12, despite being 4 people, we were delighted to find that the servings here are generous, the food was both well presented and perfect in taste. Very good value for your money. The menu was brilliant too, with a healthy selection of staple Filipino dishes and there even was a great take on making some Filipino dishes veggie. Our favourite stand out dishes were: the beef & veggie lumpia (starters), lechon kawali (mains), chicken adobo (mains), kare kare (mains), and the buko pandan (milkshake). Truly a great take on Filipino dining! Without forgetting to mention, the staff we encountered were warm and friendly, who were proud of the food they serve and the city their restaurant is home to. My family and I cannot express how wonderful our experience was at BRUHA, and how much the passion the staff had for their food, their service and restaurant had an impact. If we only lived in Brighton, we would be at BRUHA again and again. If you ever get a chance, be sure to stop by here and dine. It is a smaller and cosier space, with 2 floors for dining, but I’m sure a larger party could fit. Just be sure to ask. Maraming salamat, BRUHA! We will be sure to stop by again the next time we’re in town.

Went for lunch, nice service and cozy space Was craving Filipino food and it didn’t disappoint me and my friend! The sigsig is a must with the egg. Very flavorful and strong tasting, also quite an oily food so it might not be it for some people. Halo halo at the end for dessert ! Everything was nice by far! The lechon kawali was a bit of a miss though, the meat was a bit tougher than I would like. Will be back to try new foods!

The chef here was so welcoming and shared his family origin story, which made the amazing tamarind and spicy food even more delicious! Top that off with the really romantic atmosphere and interior design upstairs made this a truly memorable meal.

Delicious food with generous portions, and lovely service - highly recommend the Ube milkshake!

Hidden Gem! Great selection of food and delicious drinks. Service was superb.

Always nice to dine here. I hope I wont miss the sinigang and cassava cake next time! :)

Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff. We were dancing in our seats! Salamat po for an amazing meal 🤗

Gives me a homey feeling with the ambiance, food, and music. Going back there every time I go to Brighton.

I had the pleasure of trying the Kawali Lechón, and if you’re a fan of pork, this dish is a must-try. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender, and bursting with flavor on the inside—it’s a deceptively simple dish that showcases expert preparation. As someone familiar with pork cooking, I can appreciate the skill it takes to achieve this balance, and the result is nothing short of delicious. This family-run restaurant offers more tempting dishes, but the Kawali Lechón stole the show for me. The warm and welcoming staff made the experience even better. Give it a try, and let me know how your experience compares!

My partner and I had food in Bruha yesterday. I like the vibe and the resto is found in a great location. The dinuguan was good and the lechon kawali was proper. What ruined our dining experience was… the Sisig! Shame coz it is my partner’s favourite. It was burnt and you can taste the charred onions and liver (tasted bitter). It was swimming in oil too… like loads of oil. Food took 40 mins to be served and there were only 3 tables occupied.

La comida golpea el dolor del hambre en el lugar correcto. Veg sisig era de buen gusto, . cerdo sinigang reconfortar el clima frío con su salado original. La ensalada de mango era refrescante. El servicio con una sonrisa. La única caída fue que estábamos sentados en una zona oscura en el primer piso. Necesitaba más ambiente, creo. En general salamat maraming! xoxo

It's like nostalgia, all the food taste amazing. I highly recommend this place if you're craving Filipino cuisine.

The cocktails, named after local folk beasts, were deliciously exotic. We had the tiktik with jackfruit and bayabas with guava, both full of aroma and perfect to whet the appetite. The savory tokwa and pares won us over, and the tangy sinigang with miso was just what we needed for the cold weather. To top it all, the owners were a happy bunch! Very much recommended!

I will keep on coming back in Bruha makes me sing…. I will keep coming back to Manila there is no place like home, their food is so amazing make you think of philippines ❤️the best filipino food ever ❤️ ask for their sinigang also (sour soup) if you are a truly filipino 😘

This place is a true hidden gem. Quirky,cozy, snuggly interiors, phenomenal food, friendliest hosts. Highly recommended if you like Asian food!

Lovely restaurant, the food was delicious. Ordered so much as we wanted to try everything. Trying to organise going back with friends so we can try the rest of the menu as it was so tasty. The staff were very polite and happy. I was surprised it has been in Brighton for 5 years and I had never heard of it so they should definitely advertise more! Would highly recommend!

Me and my wife we stop for lunch in this authentic Filipino restaurant. The food was so nice and the staff so friendly.

Single handedly one of the best places to eat in Brighton. A small and local business run by 2 very dedicated and hard working people, The food is amazing, I recommend the pork Lechon and the Chicken wings… damn, the depth of flavour, texture and mouth water food, have eaten here multiple times now and blown away by the taste. The 2 owners dedicated their life to this place and have made hard and crushing sacrifices to keep this place. Here to not only support but appreciate this amazing restaurant if I could give 10/10 I would!

"Great food and service at Bruha in Brighton – a must-visit for authentic Filipino flavors!"

Banging highly recommend! The service was very attentive and the cocktails and dishes were prepared with so much love

Siempre voy a Bruha cuando estoy en Brighton. Y me sorprenden algunas de las críticas negativas que he visto aquí. Lo que me encanta de este restaurante es que no es pretencioso: desde la comida, la decoración e incluso la música, todo es definitivamente filipino. La mayoría de los llamados restaurantes filipinos en Londres (excluyendo el turo - turo en Earl's Court) dicen ser filipinos, pero una descripción más precisa sería "inspirado en Filipinas", donde esconden la filipina - nesidad de un plato añadiendo otras cosas asiáticas como salsa vietnamita. En un restaurante londinense, el kare - kare es "deconstruido", servido con las verduras separadas del guiso (tan raro). En Bruha, su kare kare es cómo se serviría en un hogar filipino (o restaurante como Gerry's). El kare kare de Bruha es tan delicioso, y a diferencia de algunos restaurantes filipinos que no sirven bagoong porque probablemente piensan que a los británicos no les gusta el sabor, tienen bagoong de lado. También tuvimos Bicol express, que mi acompañante gastronómico británico describió como el mejor plato "al curry" que ha probado, incluidos los de restaurantes indios en el Reino Unido. El cerdo estaba oh - tan tierno y el picante del guiso era justo. Mi favorita es su pastel de ube pero por desgracia no siempre lo tienen. Ojalá lo tuvieran en su menú regular. Precio - en cuanto, es muy razonable. Los platos principales ya vienen con arroz. El servicio es genial y rápido y siempre se hace con una sonrisa. Nunca en las varias veces que he estado aquí pensé que el servicio era lento. Son personas muy agradables que parecen amar su trabajo. Seguiré volviendo a este lugar.

Really enjoyed the food! We had the sisig and lechon kawali. Would definitely come back to try the ube shake and they’re sinigang! 🤗

Insanely good. Service was so lovely! Food was excellent, options for everyone. Left absolutely stuffed after starter and main. We will be back for milkshakes and dessert! Thank you 💚

Amazing Filipino food. Took me back home 🏡

Highly recommend this place. Such wonderful food, great atmosphere, lovely staff and owner, big portions, really reasonable prices, we will definitely be coming again. Thank you so much for having us!

Amazing staff, they were really friendly Food was great. Loved the ube milkshake and turon

Amazing food, my fiance said she loved the pork sisig more than me.. Not sure if that's a statement on our relationship, but that must be some bangin pork.

Popped in for a drink last week and service was fantastic and vibe was so chilled before the weekend 👌🏻

Good food and excellent service! A must try restaurant if you are craving for Filipino dishes. We had lunch and because it was too good we ended up coming back for dinner the same day. Shout out to Jay and Talia who are both very accommodating and nice, will definitely visit again.

El servicio tomó demasiado tiempo sin previo aviso. El sabor no es tan bueno, es demasiado salado. Es demasiado caro, con solo unas pocas cosas para elegir en el menú. 👎🏻

Legit Filipino food! Sisig was to die for and lechon kawali was so tender and well cooked. The crew were very nice to us too. Will definitely eat here every time we go to brighton😊

Cosy atmosphere inside, staff are super friendly left a tip for the staff. If I had to comment on improve maybe the sizzling sisig it was abit too spicy for my personal taste and I think they added too much soy sauce it was very acidic in taste next time I visit I’ll try something else on the menu

I love the place! Friendly customer service, they recommended delicious dishes for us

As a Filipino, I always have high standards with food let alone filipino food but this restaurant hits the spot all the time. The best Ube shake there is even better than the ones in London. If you are looking for a mouth watering experience this is the place to visit. Two thumbs up! 👍👍

I agree with the previous comment about the poor service and the sisig being just 'okay'. Mine was swimming in oil. I was here a few years ago and remembered having a great experience then. If the kitchen can't cope with the volume, maybe tell your customers that the wait for one meal would be around 45minutes. Reviews seemed to be great so was disappointed to not have the same experience.

Went there for lunch around 1:30pm and we’ve waited for an hour and a half for our food to be served. I was looking forward to eat Filipino food since this place such had a high rating only to be shown how bad the service is and bland the food was. To top it off, a +12 service charge? Gosh. The sisig was meh, the bicol express was spicy but it became like a soup. Why add slurry in the sauce? Odd! Other people were leaving table by table since their service is so bad. Lol, won’t recommend.

Very classic panda and ube(taro) smoothie, great taste and reminds of the yam tea I had when I was a kid. Waitress also nice and kind, will come again for the food.

Food was very tasty. The Sisig and spring rolls particularly nice. The portions were also extremely generous - we were really full afterwards and didn’t finish even the meal!

Not only was this fast service, but the food was incredible. The food was soooooo taste and unique from most bland food in Brighton! I ordered the Leghon Kawali and rice. The pork was so crispy but tender and moist. Rice was fluffy goodness The owners are so friendly and hard working in making this a special place to Brighton! This is a MUST for any foodie people. Will be back x

Wonderful place to eat if you want good food and a chilled vibe. We ate too much. This was a lovely place to eat food the colours, flavours of the food and drinks were top tier. staff were so friendly and incredibly helpful.

Excellent and unique from every point of view, definitely experience it

One of my favourite restaurants in Brighton. Everything is just perfect Filipino vibe 😊

The perfect Friday night dinner. Sitting in the square with the sun shining and some delicious Filipino food was the dream end to the work week. The mushroom calamari and tofu Tokwa were both must orders, and the sisig was great too (we had tofu and pork, both nice in their own way). Big portions too. Highly recommend for meat eaters and vegans alike as the menu is super accommodating to every need. Really nice staff on top.

Absolutely lovely staff 😍 very friendly and kind. I was able to enjoy a sun ray sitting outside. I ordered chicken adobo, and it tasted a bit too watery / quite a bit more of ginger than I expected. But still keen to try this place again for the lechon kawali or similar 😊 salamat po

Fantastic restaurant and I'm convinced that their cocktails are the best in Brighton

Subiendo las escaleras mal iluminadas había un pequeño comedor que se abría a la plaza de abajo. Habíamos compartido entrantes y probamos la mayoría del menú principal. Habiendo estado todos en Filipinas estábamos deseando una fiesta que era. Me pareció un poco soso y salado y el cerdo era graso. Fue bueno ir en grupo y realmente genial tener un restaurante filipino local.

Amazing food and drinks! A lot less expensive than we expected, great service and even better food (the spring rolls were a surprise hit). Will be back again!

I have not eaten here but wanted to comment on how disrespectful the staff here are. They supposedly were having staff drinks outside their venue on Monday night which is fine but they were blaring music on a speaker and shouting and screaming and had a dog barking outside. This was fine for the first few hours but when I continued until after 2am you can understand it was very frustrating for anyone living in the square to sleep. I had to be up at 6am for work and my neighbour even went over and politely asked them to keep the music down around 12:30 but they were not very apologetic and didn’t make any effort to quieten down. There is no email or phone number to contact the venue directly hence why we have had to leave feedback here. I understand you were having a nice time but it could have been done inside the venue and not outside for everyone to hear until 2am. Very frustrating and disrespectful when people clearly live in the buildings above. Would not have even been as bad if they had apologised when we asked them to keep it down but instead just laughed and continued for another hour or two.

They have me with their Barakotini - Espresso Martini which is fantastic! The food is delicious however just a bit salty and oily. Otherwise, if you need a quick catchup with a friend or just chilling, this place won't disappoint. :)

The food was excellent and tasty. We were greeted with a warm welcome and smile. Would highly recommend trying.

The food and service were excellent highly recommend to try. Great atmosphere. The owner and staff were polite and Very friendly

Food is excellent and a great little venue. The service was great, I've only marked down one star due to the speed of service. There are less than 10 tables in the entire restaurant and the floor we were on was completely empty apart from us, however it took 20 minutes to get our drinks order and nearly an hour for food. I get that good food takes times and there are only two members of staff including the chef, but be prepared for a 'relaxed' experience.

Best Filipino food I've had. The pork adobo slapped. I actually couldn't comprehend how good it tasted. 110 would recommend

Superb authentic tasty Filipino food! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff – really nice chef and owner. Highly recommend, the food was absolutely spot-on! Will definitely be going back :)

Love the authenticity of filipino Cuisine in this restaurant . I enjoyed the "feel at home " ambience . Josh and Tania are very attentive and our food was served with good portion too .

Everything was great ! I am definitely coming back

I love the food here it so authentic, service was amazing especially Hannah the waitress shes lovely and also Jace and Tanya. Great place to eat . We will come back again next week

Worse restaurant, customer service & food… Such a shame for being one of the few Filipino restos in Brighton.. do not recommend!

Nice laid back vibe here. The upstairs room sounded noisy (it was a large group) so I was glad we weren't up there.. i enjoyed the main courses : sour tamarind soup w/ pork belly, and beef in peanut sauce. Three stars because the squid starter was overcooked, as was the rice; in that way it gets after it's been at the bottom of a large rice warmer for too long.

A nice filipino Restaurant in Brighton. Ambiance and design looks unique and interesting. The food was also great and I enjoyed every bite of it. This is a family owned restaurant and got the chance to have a little chat with them. They were kind, welcoming and accommodating. Definitely a must try if you fancy filipino food. 💜

What a great find! My eldest son is now in the Philippines so we thought send him off with a flavour of things to come. Six of us fed and watered well from a menu we had to explore as none of us really knew any of the dishes. A proper treat of authentic (as close as you can, get Filipinos feed their pigs differently :-) apparently) just excellent. Well worth it and good value. Thanks Bruha

Went for a mate’s bday. Top draw. Lovely atmosphere & very tasty food!

Very tasty, good service, great prices, quite a tight squeeze, so book yourself a table.

A great first experience and can't wait to come back for more. The cocktails were delicious and refreshing. All of our food was a taste sensation, my lechon kawali was some of the best pork I've ever had. My mother's sisig was incredible. Big portions so make sure you're hungry!

A great first experience and can't wait to come back for more. The cocktails were delicious and refreshing. All of our food was a taste sensation, my lechon kawali was some of the best pork I've ever had. My mother's sisig was incredible. Big portions so make sure you're hungry!

We visited here last a Thursday and we had truly Amazing food, experienced friendly knowledgeable service with a lovely atmosphere. Genuinely the best dining experience I’ve had in Brighton for a very long time and looking forward to go back and try everything else! We had the mango cocktail and the tequila one and both were excellent as well. We had the following and recommend all! Spring rolls Ribs (unreal) Pork & tofu Chicken adobo Beef brisket in Peanut sauce

Really nice food and cocktails. Ordered a few different starters all were really tasty. Will definitely go back again.

Never had this food before. It was all tasty. Good vegetarian, fish and meat dishes. We would definitely come back again. Staff were very friendly. Building was quirky, our table was on the second floor.

Happily found while wandering. We really enjoyed our meal. The chef/owner was lovely and welcoming, and the food was excellent. Small dining rooms made for a cosy atmosphere. I would make a point to return next time we are in Brighton

Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Really engaged staff, making time to talk and get excited about the food served. Food was fantastic. Picture shows Lechon, Beef Pares and Chicken Adobo. We were tempted to have another dish rather than dessert Good choice of other Filipino things. Red Horse beer, mango juice. A place to keep going back to. Small menu done very well

Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend this one!

My favourite Filipino restaurant in the UK. My girlfriend felt like she was home, and I discovered even more amazing Pinoy dishes. The nilasing na hipon with that vinegar is simply devine. The pares also was so tender, it melted in my mouth. Salamat po!

Stunning food and excellent service! Can’t wait to come back! Cocktails are amazing.

Must try the honeyed chicken wings

An absolute gem of a restaurant- friendly owners with great knowledge of the food. Finger licking Lyn good- would definitely recommend the wings!

I'd recommend this place to anyone and everyone - the food was incredible, the staff were personable and easy to interact with and the atmosphere was great. The pork belly was some of the best I've ever tasted - the Pork Abodo practically melted in your mouth - and the honey garlic calamansi wings were both dripping in honey & crispy. Portion sizes are large, flavours are phenomenal and prices are very reasonable. We booked a table for 21:00 (1hr before the restaurant closes) and we were happily accommodated for all 3 courses right up until almost 1 and a half hours past close - your milage may vary on this but we felt very well looked after! As mentioned the service was great, just the right amount of time between each course and it was easy to chat with the staff. That was some of the best food I've ever tasted, I'll definitely be coming back. (one thing to mention is their menu says that they can't accommodate any allergies)

Super friendly staff and the food and drinks are delicious with generous portions. The atmosphere is very cosy - the 4 stars is a completely personal preference because I prefer a bit more light when I eat a meal, however it makes an excellent place to relax with drinks. Definitely coming back!

Huge portions! With very attentive and helpful service! The room itself is small but cosy with a great view to indulge in. Lovely Filipino food will leave you saying Filipinyes!

If someone is going to Brighton and you’re looking for an amazing meal, you have to go to Bruhas, Philippines ‘s food and will blow your mind!

Fantastic food and cocktails, and such a warm, friendly welcome. Beautifully decorated with quirky and really thorough design accents throughout. Would thoroughly recommend this place, it’s a tiny hidden gem. We’ll definitely be returning when we’re next in Brighton 👌

Bruha had a dark interior as we went in and up the stairs. The waiter was very attentive and helpful when we were choosing our food. We chose Mango smoothie, buko pandan and ube smoothie which were thick and delicious but I suggest not to have these drinks until after you’ve had the meal as you get full up. For starters, the spring rolls, spare ribs and tokwat baboy were delish. The main we chose were varied - kare kare was full of flavour, barbecue pork was very good; Sisig with egg is yum; dinuguan had chunky meat which is so tender and tasty but the Pancit bihon with pork was watery and on the salty side. For our dessert, we had the turon which was exquisite with banana and ube jam oozing while you bite into it- that’s perfection ! Ube yema cake was divine! The portions are so generous so the four of us shared all the food! It was very nice to experience Filipino food without tinkering much from the original flavour. It was quite pricey but it’s all worth it. Highly recommended! Bruha needs to have a contact number and email for customers to contact them because we only made a booking via messenger and or Instagram. Reply to our booking was quite slow. Overall the food and service at Bruha are great !

Amazing restaurant!! Options for vegetarians, great ambiance and the people are so nice! The mangga salad was very soft and it's such a smart combination I loved it! The spotify playlist was also really cool (but I can't find it! if you could share it maybe...:)).

So nice! Loved the deco, drinks, food and lovely staff :-)

Lovely little place in a very central location. Service was super friendly and quick. Food was amazing, so flavourful and authentic. Would recommend the buko pandan cake!!

Our first time eating Philippino food. It was so delicious. A really cute restaurant. A hidden gem. Food, atmosphere , service all excellent. We live in Brighton so happy to have discovered it.

Love all the details! The concept, decor, the food and drinks. Being a LondonerC it’s close to home as you can get and didn’t realise I’d find it in Brighton. Highly recommend 💕

The food was amazing, filling and satisfying. Gave 3 out 5 as waited just almost over an hour tho it’s understood as not many staff on

Bruha offers an overall pleasant dining experience with commendable staff. However, it's important to note that the food might not align with traditional Filipino taste preferences, as it offers a different culinary approach. If you're open to exploring diverse flavors and appreciate attentive service, Bruha is a suitable choice.

Great Filipino food, took me back to my childhood 🥲 unfortunately the sinigang had just finished, but staff very kindly brought us the last remaining half serving or so on the house! Highly recommend

Need to improve the taste of food. Had pancit and there is too much pepper and also sour. The sisig mushroom and tofu , i think need to tone down the sourness as it overwhelmed the food. Probably better to seperate lemon and let the customer squeeze it to their food . Husband had lechon kawali and it is bland. Milkshake ube pandan is great.

A very good Filipino food experience, unexpected for Brighton! I recommend pairing with the mango salad! Everything was very good, a little toward the British tastebud but still good.

Great little restaurant for drinks & food. The meals are so flavoursome, freshly cooked & the chef is happy to amend to accommodate intolerances. Looking forward to going back to try out the other dishes.

Visited here because my daughters partner, who is originally from the Philippines, was very excited to find a Filipino restaurant. Short menu but with the best known dishes on offer like Adobo. As I understand it generally it’s a meat focused cuisine but actually I thought the best dish was the mushroom and tofu sisig. Desserts were limited but very nice too. Could not fault the service either. Will definitely be taking friends here.

As a filipino I'm sad to say i did not enjoy the food. The food was over cooked and dry. I think it was more a remix than filipino. The mango daiquiri was nice. Price was rather expensive but i guess because of the location. I might give it a go again but maybe when theres a different menu.

We tried the sisig and sinigang and i love it! This is probably the most authentic sisig and sinigang i tasted in the UK (i tried plenty in London). They made mine without mayo as i requested and glad they accommodated it. I would personally prefer the sisig meat to be minced more but that's just picking on it really. Their sisig is spot on especially with the egg! The sinigang tastes like home, the broth is sour just how i like it. I think one order's portion is good enough for two people (both sinigang and sisig). My friends who were new to Filipino cuisine loved everything we ate. The servers were absolutely nice and friendly. We were seated at the 2F of the building so it did take some time for some little requests. I will be back to try their other dishes and cocktails for sure! Hopefully they have a reservation system in place then. We just walked in and lucky to get the last available table.