Happy Maki - Burritos And Bowls in Brighton and Hove

Superb food that happens to be vegan. Fun options to take away or eat in. Definitely somewhere we’ll be visiting again!

Love this place! Delicious poke bowls and burritos.

Nice little canteen. We didn’t realise it is a vegetarian restaurant, however the food is amazing. Staff is great friendly. Definitely will come back next time I visit Brighton.

As always, Happy Maki is wonderful. Our favourite place to eat in Brighton!

a really tasty place with a large selection of dishes with similar ingredients, you can eat enough and the food is well seasoned. Itself the place could have a slightly nicer decor and more comfortable seats. Affordable prices.

Came here Wednesday evening and had the 'salmon' bowl & cauliflower wings. Truly amazing food. Wish I was closer as I'd probably eat here every night. As someone who's vegan and gluten free, this is the most choice I've ever had on a menu.

Me and my friend ordered two fully loaded with chicken peppers avocado sesame seeds cucumber sweet potato’s wedges and teriyaki sauce, however as the food wasn’t specific on what it actually was as it didn’t say on the website we assumed it was a bowl. When we got the order it was a sewers sushi wrap with no teriyaki sauce no sweet potato’s and no sesame seeds. And it tasted really bad, the chicken was hard and chewy the rice tasted weird and obviously there were missing ingredients. So honestly when you are advertising food specify what it really is. We also looked at the menu for the sewed wraps and the fully loaded was not on there it was separate to everything else.

Delicious food, fast service. All-round great experience; my favourite place to eat in Brighton.

always great. Lovely food and service. Always come here when we travel down from London

I'm not a vegan, put I really like the food here. Very tasty and reasonably priced

Cute little canteen style restaurant above a small shop overlooking the lanes. (Great for people watching) Allergen friendly. Pretty sure it’s all gluten free. I do know it’s damn delicious and I’m a very fussy customer (being a chef) Would recommend popcorn cauliflower, satay pockets, hoisin “duck” (tofu skin) or even a bowl!! When I’m back in Brighton I always make sure I pop in for a bit of lunch.

Fantastic food in roomy upstairs space with large communal tables. Counter service with a good range of Asian vegan food. We had burrito roll which is a large maki roll and very tasty. Super friendly team working there when we went for early dinner.

I love this place and love taking friends, family, anyone who visits me here! They cater to so many different dietary requirements (my sister is vegetarian, and my friend has coeliac disease) I believe Happy Maki used to be 100% gluten free but there are a few "may contain" ingredients that have made them like... 99% gluten free still. The staff were able to quickly and confidently highlight which menu items my coeliac friend could safely enjoy, and ensured that her sushi burrito was safely prepared to avoid cross contaminants. The soy sauce here is also gluten free! We really appreciated being able to enjoy a delicious lunch worry-free.

The food was amazing, very reasonably priced and tasted so good. Staff were so lovely and helpful about allergens, everything is vegan which is brilliant and nearly everything there is gluten free too! My new favourite place to eat in Brighton 😊🍱

Great Poke. We had the Salmon poke bowl and the Satay, both delicious with generous portions, fresh ingredients and great sauces.

First time I’ve been here. I had the sweet potato seaweed burrito and it was excellent. The flavours were so yummy I was literally making nom nom nom sounds the whole time I was eating it. The portions are a good size too and the space is really nice to sit in. Big thumbs up from me. I’m definitely coming back.

Brighton is apparently full of amazing veggie/vegan restaurants, but we only know Happy Maki because we never want to go anywhere else when we’re in Brighton! The food is incredible - so fresh, inventive, delicious perfectly balanced flavours. You haven’t had Popcorn cauli until you’ve had Happy Maki’s :) nothing else compares (we’ve tried). Not from Brighton but tend to come down once a year or so - eating at Happy Maki is always a main attraction. Great to see them move to a bigger location - lovely atmosphere. Wish Happy Maki would open up around Portsmouth/Southampton or make a cookbook! Thanks for all the wonderful food.

Delicious! I recommend the Build A Bowl option, which is customisable to your own preferences. I am also a massive fan of the vegan Salmon, which is one of the best salmon alternatives I’ve ever had.

Always awesome. Always fresh. WiFi and aircon and nice place for chilled lunch on a hot day

Really nice little place, food was delicious and they were great with regards to my allergies. Would recommend:)

I visited around 12.30 on a weekday. There were a few diners already ordering/eating but there was lots of available seating to eat in. Service was fast and friendly. I think the pricing is fair - There's a poster explainingg the breakdown of their prices for anyone that's interested. I had a burrito which was well made and held its shape whilst I ate it. The menu said crispy chicken - I assumed this meant breaded, but it wasn't. It tasted good though so it didn't really matter.

Really nice food selection. Poke bowls are rapidly becoming a favorite of mine. Nice and airy eating area and with air conditioning too. Nice staff.

Delicious food, really filling and completely yummy, the options are perfect and such fresh and good feeling food! It’s not for profit which I didn’t realise, so all the money goes to actually making the food/staffing it with the living wage etc, and even a little to charity too. It was really good value, we got a nice filling lunch (sushi burrito, bento box with half a burrito, two big satay pockets and edamame), and some popcorn cauliflower and one drink for £27 which is so good for these days!

The bowls are delicious and healthy. The portion size is good and the bowls are relatively cheap.

I absolutely love this place. Best Poke bowl I ever had. Please open a branch in London!

Really love it here- staff are super friendly and food always reliably great.

Really fun, excellent vegan sushi. The burrito roll concept works perfectly but the bowls and sides are equally as fantastic. Clever cooking, nailed on flavours, and an admirable ethical stance. Extremely strongly recommended.

I love this place. The food is excellent, and doesn't cost the earth. And the staff are very friendly. It's located a short walk away from the station, and whenever we visit Brighton we like to visit Happy Maki.

Pretty much perfect. Great food, nice staff, clean modern locale and we loved the overall concept.

Very friendly staff and the food is very good and with the right portion size. Well done! :)

Food here was delicious, great ingredients and tasty flavours. Staff were lovely and restaurant felt clean. Wonderful that it is dog friendly too!

I had the absolute most delicious Satay "Chicken" Sushi Bowl prepared by Zoe, who was honestly just so incredibly lovely, kind, and welcoming. There was something about the way they season their rice that just popped and shined so hard, it was honestly the best rice I've ever had which is kind of an insane thing to say but it was all smashing. Thank you so much Happy Maki team and Zoe!!!

The ‘salmon’ bowl was delicious and had to double check it wasn’t actual salmon !!

very quick service and great value for a big portion

Happy Maki is the best thing on planet earth. I’ll continue to shout from the rooftops at anyone who will listen #happymaki4eva

My partner and I have been big fans of Happy Maki for a few years. Being gluten free and vegan, it’s hard to find places with whole menus. In the last months, however, the food quality has really gone down hill. Today, we got sweet potato so undercooked I could not cut through it (chunks rather than the wedges they used to do which were always well cooked) and rice that was definitely old, as it was hard and gummed together in a way that it’s not been before. Really hope things start looking up, but I don’t think we’ll be eating here again due to two or three unpleasant experiences in a row, which is a shame given how much we used to love it.

One of my favourite places in Brighton

We had been to happy making before a few years ago after first having it at a festival. The sushi burritos are so good. When they ask if you want wasabi they mean inside the wrap not outside so be warned. Came with 5 month old and they were really accommodating.

This is still a brilliant place with delicious sushi, but I miss when it was still super affordable :( 8.50 for a sushi roll that doesn't really fill you up sort of takes away from what it used to be. However I do understand everything is getting more expensive, so all things considered it's still a wonderful place to go for a snack/lunch. They're best roll is for sure the hoison duck one -- the most flavour and the most filling imo

My current favourite to order from, and probably one of the best food outlets in Brighton. The food is amazing (even as someone who myself isn’t vegan, but I do have a fish allergy and the vegan fish is amazing!) Just all round brilliant, from the really yummy dishes, to the business ethics, staff and owners. Could not recommend more!

We didn’t know we walked into a vegan restaurant. That being said, the food was amazing. People were very friendly. The cauliflower tempura was great(could have ate another) and the burritos and sauces were delicious. Thanks again!

Such a great find for vegans. Nourishing, filling and so many options we did the happy food dance 💃

I have been looking forward to visiting Happy Maki for some time, however my visit left me quite underwhelmed. The quality and flavour of the food didn’t meet my expectations, particularly considering the price point. The satay sauce was basically a runny peanut butter, the burrito didn’t hold together well and fell apart on eating and for me flavour was really lacking. The food was fresh however and arrived quickly. Located up a flight of stairs on the first floor.

Delicious and healthy food, especially recommend the bowls and the popcorn cauliflower. Good value for money considering the generous portion sizes. Free chilled tap water available to help yourself.

I always come here for lunch when I’m over from London! Amazing sushi burritos and staff are lovely

Delicious food as always! Food you feel good after. I prefer the other type of ‘chicken’ they used to use but there’s still plenty of other great options on the menu.

System issues while placing order. Wasted a lot of time and efforts to try to order. Website didnt work ( also prices are higher than walking in ). Website says 20% off but that too doesnt work. Please fix these issues and dont disappoint a customer.

Perfect amount of food and perfect taste!! I’m blown away!!!

Amazing place! All vegan and gluten free, and delicious!

For a quick healthy meal you can't go wrong. Brilliant flavours.

The children's burrito was 'tropical' says Elliott aged 8! And my mango satay chick bowl was delicious....heather aged 43! We'll be back very soon

Deliciously wholesome food on a Sunday afternoon

Excellent vegan food. Love the flavours. All made up fresh

Very ethical and good value. Hoisin duck burrito is to die for, we didn't even realise it was vegan at first. One of my favs in Brighton fr

Vegan sushi heaven, what else can you say. Yes a tad pricey, but as a treat it's all good. Popcorn cauliflower not quite as good as I remember in the past but the sushi itself top

One of my favourite restaurants in Brighton. Great food, friendly staff, cosy restaurant. What's not to like?!

Always good! Also love that they sell Chari Tea.

Amazing food - we got the loaded sushi burrito, ‘salmon’ bowl, and satay pockets and they were all delicious. Vegans and non-vegans all loved it! Also great value for sushi. We’ll be back and definitely recommend.

kind staff, good vibes!!! 1000% recommend if you’re ever in brighton

A vegan sushi burrito is everything that nobody knew they needed, located in the centre of Brighton. Filling and delicious - I recommend the hoison duck but they all looked lovely.

Lovely. Might seem a bit expensive but the portion it s quite good, tho if you re a greedy eater I d choose something else as it can get quite expensive. Atmosphere was very good. The chefs were singing and just vibing, make you feel at home.

I didn’t know poke bowls could be delicious without salmon. They are absolutely amazing in Happy Maki!

Really cute spot in the lanes - the staff were really lovely and they had a banging playlist on! We had the vegan duck sushi burrito and it was just delicious! Perfect lunch for less than 20 quid for two! I’m going to dream about it, so yummy 🤤

On a health kick so I came here and ordered a "bowl" I customised myself. I wasn't sure if it would be enough on it's own but was reassured they were fairly large and indeed it was filling enough for me. I usually order a burrito and/or sides but try something new every time. I think it's not bad value for money considering how responsible the company are and you see where your money is going.

Food was fantastic. I would definitely eat here again but not until the weather warms up!! I am not sure about whether the 'pay what you like' option was available still (yes, I have read previous review answers) but luckily that was not an issue for us. I opted for 'build a bowl', during a quiet time, but still one of the requested ingredients was incorrect. I am sure the friendly staff would have changed this, had I asked them, but I did not bother to point this out, partly as it still tasted delicious and partly because I was freezing!!! Most customers sat in coats the whole time and we could see the problems they might have in trying to adequately heat the building, due to the entrance way and reopening outside door. It was such a shame, as the cold really affected my enjoyment of the food. If you go in winter, wrap up warm. See you next summer, Happy Maki!

Vegan or not you will enjoy your delicious food experience at Happy Maki. You get vegan sushi wraps that are full of flavour and freshly made which also allows you to make changes in your maki to personalise it if desired. I honestly love this food place, and recommend it happily to all my friends.

We loved happy Maki. Delicious innovative vegan food, loads of different options, from fake meat to vegetable only options. Service was brilliant. We really liked that it was a nonprofit that cares about food sustainability, and has a great chat with the staff about that aspect of the business.

Oh my goodness, what a delightful surprise. Through the doorway and up the stairs to delicious vegan food. The 'Salmon' is delicious. Super friendly staff.

Wonderful staff and peaceful environment

Great food, great charity initiative, great for allergens. I never leave reviews but this was worth it.

Yum, beautifully fresh, lovely bowl and smoothie with friendly service, thanks.

Quality - enjoyed the food which was superb

Becky is the most lovely worker i’ve ever experienced. So cheerful and kind. Would highly recommend

So good! We tried a bowl, a burrito and the popcorn cauliflower and it was all delicious. And this one has a nice view of Sydney Street.

Always love a happy maki. Hits the spot when you want a takeaway but you don’t want to feel awful after. Tasty, fresh ingredients served by friendly staff for a reasonable price. What else could you ask for?

Best vegan and gluten free food

I had a lovely Happy Salmon bowl and shared three loaded satay pockets, which were so tasty! I spent £12.27 individually which I think is thoroughly reasonable for Brighton and for most places in the south (if not the rest of the country)! It filled me up so much I could only have a bowl of soup for dinner with some small sides.

Delicious, flavourful wraps and great service.

Great food and friendly staff, can sometimes be a bit slow at busy times, but always worth the wait!

Delicious food and great ethics. Always top of my list of recommendations for anyone visiting Brighton.

Amazing food, amazing ethos, highly recommended

Fab fast food joint. Super brilliant business model. Lovely staff. Nice vibe.

Went for my lunch break with colleagues, it was good but quite expensive unfortunately. So I liked this place, quite original but not sure if I will come back

Surprisingly good and quite different to any oriental restaurant I’ve ever visited. Why? Because it’s totally vegan - no meat or milk in sight and best of all, you decide what to pay for the meal!! There are suggestions for the price on each dish and the server will provide a total recommended price, but you decide on what to pay. There’s two buttons to select minus or additional 5% on the suggested price, or tell them what you feel it’s worth. The salmon alternative is nice and has a similar texture to raw salmon but if in doubt, ask for sample to eat before ordering. The chicken is a tofu and really good for a chicken substitute. They do wraps and bowls and recommend the bowls if you’re hungry. It’s an 8/10 and great for vegetarians and vegans. The venue is on the first floor so look out for the ground floor entrance. Enjoy!

Always love this place for years, food is top notch and a very chill atmosphere

The music taste is very good as well, and the food is great

Delicious, fresh sushi burrito and a lovely, bright location. Super tasty and definitely not just for vegans. Will be back again soon!

Heavenly. My stomach is so happy. Absolutely delicious. Sorry there is no picture, it looked so good, I ate it right away.

Amazing food and good business transparency/mission

Great food prepared by very friendly staff

Great food, great concept, great vibes. A must visit when in town. Could do with better accessibility but that’s always a struggle in the lanes.

superb staff and amazing food!! 10/10 would recommend

Surprisingly good and quite different to any oriental restaurant I’ve ever visited. Why? Because it’s totally vegan - no meat or milk in sight and best of all, you decide what to pay for the meal!! There are suggestions for the price on each dish and the server will provide a total recommended price, but you decide on what to pay. There’s two buttons to select minus or additional 5% on the suggested price, or tell them what you feel it’s worth. The salmon alternative is nice and has a similar texture to raw salmon but if in doubt, ask for sample to eat before ordering. The chicken is a tofu and really good for a chicken substitute. They do wraps and bowls and recommend the bowls if you’re hungry. It’s an 8/10 and great for vegetarians and vegans. The venue is on the first floor so look out for the ground floor entrance. Enjoy!

Went for my lunch break with colleagues, it was good but quite expensive unfortunately. So I liked this place, quite original but not sure if I will come back

I love Saurabh the chef, he's so kind and friendly :33333333 😍😍😍

A delicious place that has something for everyone! I'm vegan and my friend is celiac, and we all loved this place. The duck sushi burrito was pretty good, filling with no overpowering flavours. The cauliflower popcorn is where it's at. The batter is absolutely gorgeous with flakes of rock salt. The tofu pockets are also nice and juicy, and the satay sauce is also lovely and creamy. Definitely will go again to try all the different flavours. The friendly staff and the whole ethos behind the place is the cherry on top. Make sure to leave a big donation!

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere, very reasonably priced

Lovely food and quick service. It's a bit noisy for me.

My boyfriend & I are on a budget right now so we went here as we were under the impression you can pay however much you want, however that wasn't really the case. It says you can pay whatever you think it's value is, but it gets capped at like -15% of the actual price. Considering they also charge you like £1.5 extra per burrito to dine in, we ended up basically just paying full price as the "discount" made the food close to the price of what it is for takeaway, which is the only price they show on their website. But it was really good food and a nice vibe, just didn't get what we were expecting financially and felt like we were tricked a little bit as it doesn't specify this price cap on their website or on the menu, only when we were at the till. Was still not super expensive but just thought we would be paying less.

This place is a nonprofit that does their pricing in a very unique and interesting way. The menu is fully vegan and amazing! I had a sushi burrito and the cauliflower bites, both were very tasty! I really liked the vibe of the restaurant and the incredibly friendly staff also. Would definitely recommend coming to eat here!!