Kemp Spice in Brighton and Hove

Just moved to the area and pleased to have a chippy right behind our flat! Popped in for Friday night chippy tea - large cod & chips between my son and I. Was in and out in a few minutes, both fish & chips were yummy, no cooking for me and minimal washing up so a winner all round.

I have agree with previous reviews we moved into area and tried it. The batter fell off our plaice. Good prices but questionable freshness. Our plaice had started to smell a little funky at one end. So we didn’t notice until we got to that end. The chips were proper. The battered sausage looked so cheap quality. I’m not sure I’d go back there again. But it’s so local. Service was indeed friendly and quick.

Worst chips ever for 3,40 from chippy to the bin Doint waist your money here

Horrible old brown chips not fresh at all, tiny portions, a very small ‘large cod’ and pies not heated through properly. Worst fish and chips I’ve ever had. And quite expensive too! Avoid…

A great old school chippy. It's been run by the proprietor for 34 years and still going strong. Decent fish and chips and a good variety of drinks in the fridge.

Terrible service, old chips and battered sauces wasn’t battered in the end, just fell off with unwrapping

Decent wee chippy and the curry sauce is excellent but only served in the evening, there's a laundrette opposite so kill two birds with one stone.

Fish was off and curry sauce was like cement- would not go back

Worst chip shop ever Would never go back Run by a very rude guy

My favourite chippy love it good prices nice service friendly owner

WORST CHIPSHOP IN TOWN Awful.food chips must of been cooked 3 times over was hard and tough disgusting never again. How it hasn't been shut down is beyond me

It's a bog standard small take away chippy. They typically don't have a lot of precooked fish and so you may have to wait for it to be cooked. They also sell pies, etc.

Worst chippy in England? Almost definitely. The quality and portion sizes are a joke. This place must rely on walk in trade…nobody would go there twice. Avoid like the plague.

Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place. Went once and swore never again. Years later I have been talked into going again and it was just as bad. Sorry. I'd try somewhere (anywhere) else.

For £ 8.50 small fish and chips you dont expect a mushy, obviously pre frozen piece of cod. We asked for a napkin and the bloke banged on about " it not grow on trees" hilarious and obviously below par business

Very poor quality. Chips tough & overcooked and fish mushy and tasteles (I added my own beans in the pic).

A local diamond, would highly recommend, every local community should have one!.

The owner is nice, fairly expensive for a chippy id say, but nothing compared to the prices on the sea front.

Great, always hot. Guy that owns it away s pleasant

Best fish and chips in Brighton!

Decent little chippy, I use it when I use the laundrette opposite, it's a win win 👍

Felt really hungry after a couple of hours stop in Brighton following a 90 mile drive to drop my son and his gear at his new rental. Had an hour or so left parking on front so Googled nearest chippy and headed up to Kemp Town which was opening in around 20 mins. First time ever found myself waiting alone outside this tiny chippy looking in hungrily as the chipmeister prepared to serve. Put on my mask in anticipation and right on time the door opened and I could enter to order a spring roll, large chips and oasis drink (grabbed from fridge) for £5.85. I asked if there were any veggie sausages ready but was told these are understandably only cooked to order. My order was tidily wrapped up with salt & vinegar added and in a jiffy I was winding my way back to my car to enjoy my feast (which was delish) and got off home well-fed!! Recommended. John

people say that the Kemptown Chippy is a Brighton institution. I can see why! lovely friendly guy, fresh fried fish, crispy golden batter, hand cut chips, generous portions, and tasted great. we'll be back for sure!

Good old style chippy! An institution in the area. Chirpy chap on the fryer; the owner. He's been there for years! Support your local (he takes cash, and now card). Very safe Covid measures in place 👍

A fantastic little fish and chip shop, the food is great and the prices are too, the gentlemen that owns and runs the place is always happy to see people and have a chat. Proper food, proper prices, proper customer service, Defenetly Check it out if your passing.

Best fish and chips in Sussex - fresh and tasty food at very cheap prices (considering the competition in Brighton and they use fresh fish too!), all served with friendly service!

Not always open but when they are, they do the best fish and chips in Brighton.

You can tell the fish is super fresh, such light crispy batter

Sorry but was really not a very good fish and chips at all. Picked up a medium cod and chips at around 8.30pm or so, was not fresh, tasted as though it had been sitting under the heater for hours, would rather wait 10 minutes and have fresh food made and enjoy my dinner rather than only eating half and having to throw the rest away. The guy was friendly and service was good but food was not acceptable for the price you pay.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices for the area and friendly service

Personally best traditional morish chips in kemp town, does a half portion, doesnt use chemical that whitens them like alot of chippys do these days. Havent sampled anything else their.

I love this guy but sometimes the sausages taste a bit fishy. But an authentic small chipshop

No he ordenado quitarle Kemp Spice en mucho tiempo. Pero lo hicimos en el fin de semana. La comida llegó rápidamente y estaba caliente. Pedimos 2 platos principales y muchos lados. El Chana Dhal era delicioso. El Okra no era muy agradable, pero todo lo demás era delicioso.A un precio muy razonable Nunca he comido una comida aquí, así que no puedo comentar sobre el restaurante. Buena comida para llevar y mucha.

One of the best curries I have had in ages, very impressed

One of the best curries I have had in ages, very impressed

First time ordering. Lovely food. Will definitely order again. Thank you! 😊

First time ordering. Lovely food. Will definitely order again. Thank you! 😊

The chicken biryani had no chicken in it only prawns - Very disappointing!

The chicken biryani had no chicken in it only prawns - Very disappointing!

The best Indian we have had! Was recommended Kemp Spice by a friend and we loved it! Great delivery time, big portions and hot food. Thanks so much will definitely be ordering again.

The best Indian we have had! Was recommended Kemp Spice by a friend and we loved it! Great delivery time, big portions and hot food. Thanks so much will definitely be ordering again.

Food was very bland and the portion sizes were crazy very small I wouldn’t go back felt ripped off

Food was very bland and the portion sizes were crazy very small I wouldn’t go back felt ripped off

I work near by and go to the kemptown chippy all the time. Brilliant fish and chips. I'm a big fan and so is everyone in my office! Really good price and the guys that work there are also unwaiveringly friendly and polite. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

Completely tasteless and didn’t bring the right food. Would never order again.

Completely tasteless and didn’t bring the right food. Would never order again.

Excellent.. first timer.. thanks so much. Delighted with speed and efficiency and the quality too

Excellent.. first timer.. thanks so much. Delighted with speed and efficiency and the quality too

Brilliant food, really tasty and spot on timing when pre ordering.

Brilliant food, really tasty and spot on timing when pre ordering.

Meal was beautiful and very reasonably priced.

Meal was beautiful and very reasonably priced.

Very tasty, huge chicken pieces. Will order again.

Very tasty, huge chicken pieces. Will order again.

Very happy with my order which tasted simply divine - made with fresh ingredients - a pleasure to eat. The portions were very big, so much, that I was able to save some for my lunch the next day of which was just as good as the evening before. The delivery driver was very polite and friendly, so earned themselves a £2.50 tip. Well recommended - would order again!!! :) :) :)

A great tasty meal. Good value. Sag aloo especially lovely. Definitely be back

A great tasty meal. Good value. Sag aloo especially lovely. Definitely be back

This is a small restaurant with fairly basic seating on the edge of Kemp Town but despite the modest decor it is worth checking out. Lovely friendly staff and great food and generous portions at reasonable prices.

The food didn't arrive. I had a voicemail saying the tried to deliver and I didn't answer the door, but I was at home waiting the whole time so it doesn't make sense. I'd already paid for it as well.

The food didn't arrive. I had a voicemail saying the tried to deliver and I didn't answer the door, but I was at home waiting the whole time so it doesn't make sense. I'd already paid for it as well.

Comida increíble, hospitalidad increíblemente cálida, una experiencia increíble. Nos acabábamos de mudar a Kemptown y abrieron el restaurante especialmente para nuestra fiesta de inauguración un domingo por la tarde. Sirve comida que nuestros huéspedes no pueden criticar y todo el tiempo con una sonrisa y calidez. Sim es increíble frente a la casa y su esposo es fabuloso en la parte de atrás de la casa! Desde que tuvo muchos puntos para llevar y nunca me ha decepcionado. Solo desearía tener más amigos en Brighton que pudiéramos llevar allí para apoyar su increíble restaurante.

Delivery person was unhappy that they had been unable to find the flat.

very efficient 'best onion bhajis we have had ever'

Delivery person was unhappy that they had been unable to find the flat.

very efficient 'best onion bhajis we have had ever'

Wrong order - Put a Lamb Biryani instead of Lamb Bhuna.

A menudo tienen una comida para llevar que se entrega. Las comidas son excelentes y muy razonable. Recomiendo encarecidamente el Balti Balti Ajo Chili de pollo y Pollo Tikka Masala y lo agradable puede pedir que lo hacen tan caliente como usted desea por ejemplo con Madras calor.

Hemos preferido no tener llevar indios muy a menudo en el pasado, ya nos costó encontrar una buena. Ahora hemos utilizado este servicio de llevar en varias ocasiones y siempre han sido satisfechos con el servicio y la calidad de la comida. Los precios son muy razonables y el sabor auténtico. La entrega es a menudo mucho más rápido de lo esperado. Sin duda vale la pena probarlo y entrega gratuita dentro de un determinado radio. Encantados de haber encontrado un lugar con buena calidad de comida para llevar. No he probado el restaurante todavía, pero pensaremos en hacerlo en el futuro. Gracias por ofrecer un servicio tan bueno.

Wrong order - Put a Lamb Biryani instead of Lamb Bhuna.

Cheap, traditional and tasty!!!!

Really good quality food. Fresh, generous portions. Kemp Spice is consistently good and great service on a bank holiday. Much appreciated.

Chicken tasted like vinegar and my ceylon was bland, could not taste the spice or coconut, could not eat past a few bites. The member of staff on the phone was unhelpful and insinuated it was my fault. He would do nothing to correct my order past a 10% discount on the next order which does nothing for me right now being hungry and out of pocket. A shame as they are usually quite good, now all they have is one less customer, I will not be ordering again.

A good Asian restaurant in Kemptown. Clean, bright and airy. Good service, good food. Lots of local regulars and a good trade in take away. Away from the city and well worth a visit.

I rate an Indian by the quality of their saag paneer. Good cheese, but frozen spinach and ridiculously sweet. I could have had this for dessert. One curry was overly salty - and we are used to seasoning. and not that it's a terrible niggle but no free poppadoms. so remember to order some yourself.

Este estaba justo al cruzar la calle desde nuestro apartamento de vacaciones y después de un largo día de viaje, fue una muy bienvenida una buena caminata caliente respiro y agotador. La comida era deliciosa y abundante. Un buen restaurante indio que se merece algo mejor de lo que ha recibido recomendaciones aquí, basado en la experiencia que tuvimos. A un precio razonable y el personal encantador.

Muy mala experiencia para llevar. ¡Probablemente lo ponga entre los 3 peores tópicos y yo tenga 56!mi esposa tenía gambas dansak, la suya era adecuada pero el arroz era horrible y seco.el mío era un pollo jalfrezi. el pollo parecía suave y ligeramente extraño en textura. el sabor en general fue insípido y el tomate estaba un poco apagado!el anacardo y el arroz con limón, que sonaba agradable, estaban secos e insípidos. los popadoms tampoco tenían sabor, ¡no sabía que eso fuera posible! nunca más viajaré a la maravillosa Agra en cinco vías para mi tratamiento indio.

nice food, clean restaurant but not some where I would get excited about enough to go again. did not overly inspire

Food turned up before stated time, still hot and very tasty. Good value too compared to some of the other local restaurants. Will be definitely ordering again

Poppadoms were soggy and stale, and the korma sauce had split. All tasty enough, but the meat was dried out in some dishes.. I think there may have been some reheating going on, didn't come across as fresh

Spectacular chips and lovely blokes behind the counter. There are a couple of chairs by the window, but you can't sit there to eat since some person reported them for allowing people to do so without providing a bathroom. But it's possibly even better to walk round the corner and eat them on the seafront.

I have to say kemp spices was the most disappointing and poor curry I have ever had the displeasure of tasting...bland, watery, tasteless and horrific staff etiquette...stay away if you value your insides...

I swear that each individual Indian take away in Brighton is a front for one massive operation serving out the same slop regardless of name. Always the same issues; same cookie cutter menu, bland food. The curries have different names but clearly use the same 'gravy', food is always sloppy and spiceless. I pretty much have given up with the options in Brighton. Kemp Spice is no worse than the others, but then the others are all pretty ropey too. One thing, incredibly quick delivery, so thank you for that.

Great food, quick delivery & nice and hot! Perfect 😁

excellent as always and a very fast delivery, loved the mushrooms and the lamb, yummmm

Delicious restaurant quality food, steaming hot on arrival and quick friendly delivery. Fantastic!

Good flavours and plenty of choice

Excellent food and very impressed with the quick delivery. Thanks, Kemp Spice!

Good food and delivered quickly. Would have been better if it was spicier but will just ask the chef next time.

Best Indian food in town. Lovely people, super quality food!

Tasteless food, ordered two biryani's and was missing king prawns, phoned them to complain and the guy who answered the call said, "I don't think you should order here again, you are not the right customers" Very shocking and rude staff. Disgraceful

Delicious food and excellent service. Consistently good!

excellent food as always - the sali jardaloo is bliss

Decent Chippy, and freshly prepped fish.

The food was ok, nothing special but staff friendly enough. Not too spicy though which wasnt too bad as food tasted good.

Solía comer este regularmente cuando vivía en Brighton, así que estaba interesado en ver lo que era ahora. Servicio amable, excelente comida y precios razonables.

Cold and disgusting food. What can I say....where are the decent eateries in kemp town??????Delivery man was very nice though!

Best Indian we've eaten in a while.

This is one of the best Indian meals I've had since loving here! Great service. Food was really full of flavour.

Disappointing and bland. We didn't eat most of it. Arrived far too quickly to have been cooked properly. Even the pilau rice tasted odd. We have ordered from here before and it wasn't great but thought we'd give them another chance but this was even worse. Shame as we like to order from local businesses.

Normally very good, but, today the food quality was sub par. Disappointing.