Lucky Lychee in Brighton and Hove

Without doubt the best Asian restaurant in Winchester (save for Kyoto Kitchen). Absolutely delicious food, nothing formulaic - everything we ordered was tasty and unusual, beautiful flavours, just so good. Service was well-informed and relatively attentive given it was a busy Friday evening. Restaurant full - a good sign! Well done to these independents making their way in a town full of bland chains.

Tasty food, but nothing special and the portions are very small compared to the price. It was a disappointing experience.

The best place to go in Winchester. If you like Malaysian food, then this is a must go to. The food and the staff are the best in Winchester. I've been to Lucky many times and I keep coming back. Thank you so much guys for the wonderful experiences.

Nice and relaxed. Friendly staff and really nice food. Simple menu, not expensive, good service at the right tempo. Decor is old pub style (it is after all a pub) , a but dark with anaglypta on the walls - very 80's -but comfortable for all that. well worth adding to the list of places to try - I hope they do well and that you'll have a good meal there too.

Booked the dining area at the back for 50th birthday party. Outstanding! Food top drawer. Staff amazing. Authentic food and blew our guests minds on the tastes and loads of it too. Dishes kept coming and hardly any waste. Your own bar and very attentive service throughout. We even took our own karaoke machine for the after dinner entertainment. We will be back for sure to sample more of the food…

Great food. Pork Vindaloo is epic, its real vindaloo, like you get in Goa, not the vile mess served by most take aways. Then you get to the Roti... omg the Rot is lovely. The portions are not huge, but they are more than adequate. The decor is quirky and service friendly.

Delicious food, cosy pub, excellent drinks and reasonable prices. Everything on the menu sounds delicious, and everything we tried was excellent. The flavours are strong and delicious. The pub is cosy - it was really busy and we were seated in the bar area so people were perching on the edge of our table / seats which was a bit annoying but understandable, I would request a table in the dining space behind the bar area in future.

Outstanding food, atmosphere, service and value for money. This Malaysian restaurant cannot be faulted. Would highly recommend the Pork Vindaloo although all of the food was fantastic. The atmosphere was great and although very busy it was not too loud, it just felt as if it was full of people having fun.

Excellent food with very thoughtful wine list. Very welcoming hosts with a real interest in quality food and drink. Everything made from scratch.

Have eaten here a number of times and have always had excellent food and service. I love that the menu changes and new dishes are added regularly. It also has a great atmosphere.

We had been trying to get a table here for a while so we were really looking forward to our visit. We arrived on time having received numerous texts from the table reservation company to remind us, thanks I guess?! We arrived and the only member of staff front of house appeared to be the barman, who we believe is also the owner, and told us where our table was. No one attended to us for 25 minutes to take our drinks order. We then had to order our drinks and food at the same time. Good variety of drinks including wine and cocktails. The food tasted delicious albeit the portions were on the smaller side for the price point. The food comes out as and when it is ready which was probably a good thing as our table was tiny but the waiter doesn't take the plates away, you just then need to stack them yourself. Overall, the service was pretty poor. Staff not familiar with either food or drinks menu and not very personable. I'd probably nip in for a cocktail and small plates at the bar next time.

I absolutely love everything about the Lucky Lychee. Set in the ‘Green man’ pub, lovely old characterful building, stylishly renovated with plenty of space and different areas. Varied Malaysian, with a good choice. Most recent time I visited was with 5 vegetarian friends who were all really happy with food and choice. Recommend the turnip cake for something a bit different. V tasty! I loved the slow cooked beef brisket. They mix up the menu regularly which is great so you can go back again and again as food is sooo good! Have been 3 times in last few months. Staff are really friendly too and great service. Primotivo wine is good. Highly recommend.

The food at The Lucky Lychee on Saturday was as usual incredible. We had an array of the dishes between 4 of us (including one veggie). The bao buns are the best I've ever had (including in Asia). The atmosphere in the Green Man brings a nice vibe and they provide great from scratch cocktails for a pre dinner drink. Would 100% recommend , it's without a doubt the best Asian in Winchester, potentially the best food in general.

On previous visits the food and service has been great, however, our meal was a bit disappointing on our visit on Saturday night. We were not informed until we ordered that no tofu was available, as a vegetarian this is the main option for 3 of the vegetarian dishes this was really disappointing. For a Saturday night at 7pm to run out of the main ingredient of so many dishes was unacceptable. In addition they added peanuts to the dish my partner had even though we specified he had a peanut allergy and to not add them. It meant we ended up not eating our mains together as he had to wait for them to recook it.

We have visited here on more than one occasion, and each and every time the experience is amazing. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, they are on hand to recommend drinks at the bar and ensure you are looked after. If you are staying for food, the staff ensure you are seen to quickly and efficiently in a very friendly manner. Again they are on hand to help with the menu, and always know about the choices and flavours. The menu changes often, and the food is locally sourced, which keeps the place fresh and I am sure helps local producers of meat and veg. We have never had a bad meal, or bad service here and we have been more times than I care to admit. For central Winchester the prices are very reasonable and the food quality is by far one of the best in the city. My father in law, who grew up in Penang loves the authentic flavours and remarked that the smell of the food brought back memories of his youth. Best restaurant in central Winchester by a mile.

Beautiful, beautiful food! You can tell it’s lovingly made by somebody who really knows what they’re doing, fresh with flavours really packing a punch but in a balanced rather than brash way. Just lovely. Also great attentive staff and a really casual but super cosy environment. Loved it. It’s rare to find truly great food, a gem for Winchester.

This was about the 5th or 6th time weve eaten in here. Weve always had amazing food and service, and considered it among the better places in Winchester to eat. This time, sadly, it wasnt quite as up to par as it has been. Granted, we didnt book but they always advertise keeping space for walk-ins and they got us seated in the bar which was no issue for us. The problem started when it took an age to get round to taking our order (there was 1 guy ont he floor (it was almost full at this point) and only 1 other one bar/helping out on the floor, and it was clear to see they were understaffed. We have never had to wait this long to for service and and to keep trying trying to attract the attention of them to come and take our order. The second big issue for me was that we hadnt been told when were seated that they had run out of one of their menu items - the large tamarind prawns(theyre amazing and we always get them when they are onthe meu) - bearing in mind this was around 6pm on a Friday, so not late. For the whole half an hour we sat waiting with menus to order, nobody came to advise us of this, and it was only when we finally managed to flag down staff to order did they then say "oh, weve run out..a massive table bought them all...." It was one of the best sellers on their menu from what I can gather from previous visits, and for them to run out so early in service??! Buy more of them! then I had to get up to the bar to ask for water myself....both little things in themselves but this place was always so slick and well-run. Now it seems they are struggling. I think some of the longer standing staff have moved on and they havent replaced. We will give it another go but not for a while. Hopefully they can get back on track as on the whole this place a little gem of authentic well made food and a cosy atmosphere

We had an exceptional evening at the Lucky Lychee. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is top-notch, creating a superb dining experience. The cuisine is a an incredible exploration of Malaysian flavours, presenting each dish with a brilliant balance of spices. Also very novel,...

Visited her last night for my sons 25th birthday. What can I say? Just the cocktail list alone was enough, very friendly and professional staff. The food was delicious. The service was excellent The ambience was great. We just had a really good evening. The...

This is our favorite local pub! The atmosphere is extremely warm and inviting, perfectly complimented by the exceptional service. The food is of course outstanding and includes many bold, exotic flavors. Definitely recommend!

So with a few things to celebrate we wanted somewhere we hadn’t been and decided to give the Lucky Lychee a go based on reviews. We were very impressed: the relaxed atmosphere, the friendly service and the thoroughly tasty and delicious food made for a...

I would consider this to be one of our locals. The Lucky Lychee menu changes frequently and each dish is lovingly made by the Malaysian chef and her excellent team in the kitchen. Don't expect fast food made with cheap ingredients, these dishes will come...

LL is a brilliant addition to Winchester dining. The combination of excellent, tasty food either as a full dinner or a few tapas style plates, together with a great bar is fantastic. The bar is characterful but relaxed, serves excellent beers, good wines and cocktails....

We made an impromptu visit to the Lucky Lychee when in Winchester on a Friday night. The pub is really nicely done up and seems to tread the line between traditional and modern really well. We shared chicken karagee, char siu pork, and cucumber and...

Great food, great service and great night. Staff were really good throughout. The food was really good. Never been before but will def be visiting again

We stumbled on this place after what was supposed to be a quick day trip to Winchester but ended up staying the night so needed somewhere for dinner and we were so lucky to find this place could squeeze us in for an early dinner....

My second visit, and again the most interesting meal I have had in the uk in a long time. Atmosphere vibrant, staff engaging and knowledgeable.

A delightful restaurant! Came here last Thursday with a friend and we ordered the chicken karaage, duck spring rolls, beef rendang and then the peach mochi. All of the food was first class - the chicken karaage was melt in the mouth and the peach...

We’ve eaten here a few times now and have always been impressed by the food and atmosphere and were excited to go for a girlie dinner on Friday night after a long week. The food was mainly great. The curries were all delicious, the prawn...

We have dined many times at this wonderful venue and we brought several members of our family along on this occasion. Well, they absolutely loved it as much as we do (thankfully!) Always acknowledged with a warm welcome. The service is fantastic and the staff...

Very nice and quirky pub, with a good atmosphere. Parking was difficult to find, maybe they should put a map on their website of where the best places to park are. We and our friends, who we were meeting, ended up parking a good 10...

Just had my wife’s birthday bash in the private room out the back with its own bar. Where to start… food amazing as always with main courses portioned up into small bowls to pass around and great variety from epic chicken bao to fab vegan...

A memorable last evening (Sunday) meal on our Winchester weekend. The Lucky Lychee provides excellent Chinese Food in an upmarket traditional pub environment. We had a warm and engaging welcome from our host, and a number of lovely drinks (there are lots of interesting alcoholic...

Lots to like about Lucky lycee, diversity in Winchester as I think it’s the only Malaysian restaurant. The feel of the place was very good, almost like a pop up in a pub. Service was great right at the start with loads of attention but...

We went for evening drinks with friends and was served by Grace and Courtney, they were wonderful and chatty and created a lovely atmosphere. Drinks were made quickly as Grace is so skilled. The decor was amazing, earthy and different. Enjoyed this place a lot,...

Excellent flavourful interesting food. Service friendly. The Lucky Lychee never disappoints! Try the prawn toast and Chicken bar buns!

Great night Sunday catching up with friends. Working in the industry, I love nothing more than going to venues with quirky decor, good wine and food and great service. We had it all. Although friends of mine have frequented her before, this was my first...

Impressive building with quirky pub decor inside, a large central bar takes up a lot of the interior space. The welcome was very good, however everything took a downwards turn. We waited and had to ask for drinks again, we ordered our food and two...

First visit last night on recommendation of friends. The space is well suited to a restaurant with different areas, each with a different atmosphere. The food was spectacular - absolutely delicious. The place has something of a pop-up feel, which adds to the experience, and...

Sensational dinner, could not wished for better. Friendly and knowledgable staff. Malaysian cuisine in Winchester, why has it taken so long!!

This really is a brilliant example of an independent restaurant doing it right. The ambience and service are fantastic. The menu is unique and everything we had there was lovely. It is such a great opportunity to try new foods, and a nice change from...

The staff is friendly and the building as a pub is unique for a Malaysian restaurant. We were there before the 5 pm opening time, but the place was dark and looked closed. There was no phone number to check and we finally found someone...

Came into eat last minute and luckily got a table. Always liked the Green Man in its previous incarnation but this has now gone up a level due to its amazing food. Given we eat out quite a bit it’s a shame we had only...

A great but small selection of dishes cooked perfectly, a nice selection of drinks and friendly service in a venue with lots of character, it is a Winchester favourite.

From the friendly staff to the quality and taste of the numerous dishes we ate, our experience was fantastic. The food tasted so fresh and dishes I’ve had numerous times elsewhere were elevated to new levels. The decor and ambience is very warm and tasteful...

We went for my daughters birthday and wow were impressed. The Bao buns were to die for! We had a variety of dishes besides the amazing Bao buns and could not fault a single dish. Service was efficient but not rushed. The wines looked amazing...

We really enjoyed all the dishes we tried this evening. Great flavours and lovely presentation. Service and environment were welcoming.

Thank you for looking after us last night, we had a wonderful evening and the food was delicious. We can’t wait to come back.

Having visited a few times, Lucky Lychee never disappoints! Each time we come in items have been added and removed from the menu giving lots of variation. Very fresh and flavoursome Malaysian food.

Underwhelming, after reading all the great reviews we were excited to try the food but were disappointed with the overall taste of all the dishes. Portion sizes were fine, service was ok but wasn’t overly busy on a Sunday evening. Spent over £60 for two...

First time for the seven of us, amazing food, subtle flavours, excellent menu, great beers!! Only negative was the jasmine rice, stodgy and tasteless…where’s the fabulous Malaysian fried rices that should accompany this great food?!!!

Amazing food with lovely fresh flavours. Great service and an interesting wine list. Couldn’t fault the Lucky Lychee and we will be back very soon!

The satay takes me back to Malaysia, stunning! The rendang was so so good and the bao buns amazing. Huge fan and will be back soon 👍

I have lived in Malaysia for 10 years and I really enjoyed the Beef Rendang and Chicken Satay! I would highly recommend this place for a culinary experience of Asia while having a pint 😀

So disappointed by my meal here last night - I had the tofu in marmite and honey and the tofu was completely tasteless. If you’re offering tofu on your menu you have to be able to serve it nicely cooked and seasoned. It just came...

Had an incredible meal last night at Lucky Lychee - the depth of flavours are truly authentic and brought back the taste of our past trip To Malaysia. Cannot wait Until they open their new venue at The Green Man in Winchester

Everyone has told me this was amazing - it wasn’t. It may have been Deliveroo that caused this to turn up late and cold but I’ll pick this up with them. However having seen good reviews and heard good things from people I was completely...

really nice food, fast service, would recommend the bao and sweet and sour chicken, was much enjoyed

Simply superb food, deliciously freshly cooked and a very talented chef . Excellent value in a fun casual pub atmosphere

Had a fantastic meal last night. We were three couples and asked James to choose the food and keep it coming. We were really well looked after and the bill was incredibly reasonable.

Absolutely incredible food and the service was and quick! Had a great evening and if you want a taste explosion in your mouth definitely order the chicken Bao buns they were the best!

The most delicious Asian food served in a relaxed pub atmosphere. Very reasonable prices and good menu choices . Everything we had was superb

At best average, very small dishes, chicken thigh meat was lacking, using potato to bulk out the dish……very very expensive….not impressed.

One of our absolute Winchester favourites. We have travelled in Asia extensively and this food is the closest you are going to get authentic here. The dumplings are delicious, and the bao the best ever - the fried chicken bao is amazing and the braised...

We were so glad to discover Lucky Lychee during lockdown and it instantly became our favourite takeaway option. With lockdown eased we've been able to enjoy their amazing food together with friends at the very nice Mucky Duck pub, a stones throw from the town...

We've been having a few more take-aways than usual during Covid times but the post-takeaway plastic waste guilt was getting so strong we'd stopped bothering. After a particularly rubbish week I REALLY didn't fancy cooking so I made a last ditch attempt to justify a...

Excellent food, fresh and flavourful. Tastes homemade. Exceptional restaurant for Winchester. To top it off, they use eco friendly packaging! Thank you Lucky Lychee!

We have had 3 lockdown takeaways and they have all been delicious. I love the sweet and sour pork but the squash curry is my favourite. Always on time