Taste Of India in Brighton and Hove

Food was half dropped on the floor

Really delicious dishes, great portion sizes and for good value, and super friendly staff and atmosphere too - a great way to spend an evening!

Very authentic, well priced, ideal portions and gorgeous flavours, with very friendly staff too!

Taste of South India at Its Finest! I visited Madrasi so many times, and I must say, it was an absolute delight! The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the Masala Dosa— the best I’ve ever had! The dosa was perfectly crisp on the outside, with just the right balance of crunch and softness. The potato filling was flavourful, making every bite a burst of South Indian goodness. But what truly elevated the experience were the sambar was absolutely rich and packed with authentic flavours, while the coconut chutney was fresh, and the perfect complement to the dosa. Every element of the dish was prepared with such care and authenticity that I felt like I had been transported straight to a bustling eatery in South India. I also tried their other dishes as well it was also delicious. Beyond the food, the service was impeccable. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and passionate which made the experience even more enjoyable. If you’re a fan of South Indian food or just someone who loves exploring new flavors, Madrasi is an absolute must-visit! Highly recommend!

Best dosa in the UK. Especially the Podi dosa which I would bet is your meal of the year already. Lovely humble and helpful service, if you are visiting Brighton it is worth a small ride on a bus or walk along the seafront to get here.

Tasty food! Would order from here again :) great flavours. Lovely tender lamb.

Really tasty! Nice portions and great service. Friendly staff.

Super simple little eatery but nice vibes, friendly service and great food. Awesome value for money. Also BYOB which makes for an even cheaper meal out. Very lovely server gave us good recommendations on what to order. There is lots on offer! Our server was lovely and happy to help us choose the best things on the menu. We were keen on the Dosa so he talked us through the different options. We shared a (recommended) crispy cauliflower starter, it was good size for sharing and was delicious. Lovely crispy texture and tingly spicy sauce. We both had Mysore Masala Dosa which were big, filling and super tasty. Bill came to less than £30 including tip. Loved it and will be back.

Excellent service! My order arrived 30 minutes early. The packaging was secure, and everything was in perfect condition. Highly recommend for timely delivery!"

Fantastic experience every time I go there ...And the food is really awesome and they serve pure taste of South Indian food. welcoming staff.

Not enough south Indian food in the world let alone Hove. Like being back in Tamil Nadi. Not quite the same price as in India but not expensive for here and just as delicious.Add in a Lassi and it's happy days all round

Excellent good, good prices, friendly service. Already looking forward to going back!

So happy there is finally a proper South Indian restaurant in Hove! We love dosa's and the dosa's they make here are authentic and delicious. A nice selection to choose from too. It would be lovely if they added one more to the menu with spinach, perhaps a spinach paneer one :) .... The starters too are sublime! We went as a group of 5 with my baby son and were greeted by the friendliest owner. Big smile and top service. A taste of real India.. I hope they grow and expand into the area. So happy they are here. Thank you Madrasi! xx love, Maria

This is a great local restaurant. The food is very good, well spiced and plenty of flavour. We have been lots of times and tried lots of dishes, all were excellent.

Authentic South Indian Delight in Hove! Had an amazing meal at MADRASI'S Taste of South India—without a doubt, one of the best South Indian restaurants in England! From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered a Masala Dosa, and it was perfection—crispy, packed with flavor, and served with fresh chutneys and a rich, aromatic sambar. Every dish tasted homemade and full of authentic spices. The idli was incredible. Service was top-notch—attentive, polite, and quick, yet we never felt rushed. The whole experience was simply fantastic. If you're in Hove and love South Indian food.

A Hidden Gem for South Indian Food in Hove! I had the absolute pleasure of dining at MADRASI'S Taste of South India, and I can confidently say it was one of the best South Indian meals I’ve had in England. From the moment I walked in, the service was warm and welcoming, making me feel right at home. Now, the food—simply outstanding! The dosa was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with authentic flavors. I tried the Masala Dosa and was blown away by the delicious potato filling and the flavorful chutneys and sambar on the side. Every bite transported me straight to South India! What really impressed me was the affordability. Given the high quality of food and generous portion sizes, the prices were more than reasonable. It’s rare to find such an authentic experience without breaking the bank. The service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. The staff were more than happy to recommend dishes and explain the menu, which made the experience even better. Overall, MADRASI'S is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a longtime lover of South Indian food or trying it for the first time, this place will not disappoint. I will definitely be back for more! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

Delicious south Indian food and friendly service

The portion wasnt that big for the amount of money I paid , £10.99 for Lamb! And without rice … Also my husband’s chicken tikka was so juicy like chicken soup. The plain naan bread £2.99 and sorry but tiny portion… so we are not going to order from you again.

The most delicious Indian food I have ever eaten❤️❤️ the service and professionalism are 10+. Keep up with the good work!

Fantastic food super friendly service the Dosa was amazing!

Most authentic, delicious food! Will be returning

Loved it.. Amazing people, amazing food!! The best indian food in Brighton!!

Excellent food excellent customer service

Best dosa we’ve had in the UK. Crispy with fresh chutney and the potato curry was delicious 👌

Super delicious and at a great price!! Portions are decent. Very cosy place and overall, an absolute pleasure

Quite literally the best meal I've ever had. With the low price and the tiny plates you are used to getting in restaurants now days I was not expecting the mountain of delicious food. I spent £60 and took home enough for two more meals. The lamb Chettinadu was something sent by gods! Also BYOB which is always a winner

The dhal is incredible! Chicken Kothu is pure comfort food and a great size sharing portion.

Amazing food and great service! We will definitely come back!

Really Nice people and the food is very tasty!!

Absolutely love this place, the food is so authentic, incredible flavours, thank you. Great, friendly service, thank you :)

It's a small restaurant but with great food and service.. the food is just amazing.. Paneer masala dosa- amazing , the sambar and other chutneys were tasty.. Gobi manchurian- crispy and delicious ( a must try for everyone) Chicken chilli - super tasty Chicken noodles - awesome Butter naan - delicious Sweet Lassi, Mango lassi, masala chai - all refreshing and tasty The menu has veg as well as non veg dishes.. good options available.. Special praise for the service provided by the lady managing the restaurant.. The saying proved to be true. " big things comes in small packages".. a must visit for family and South Indian food lovers..

So tasty! I'm making this my half term holiday tradition.

Excellent dinner, new fave restaurant

Wonderful food, friendly and helpful service

I’m from Brighton and have lived here for 30 years! By far the best curry I’ve had in Brighton and Hove.

Such tasty food and superb service. A valentines evening to remember. Thank you 🌙❤️🌙

Really good, authentic food and really good value. I had the dosa, which was almost as big as the table and the flavours were excellent. The staff were very friendly and quick. It's quite a small and basic setup, but if anything it makes it feel more down to earth and authentic.

I rarely give 10/10 because perfect is unrealistic, but Madrasi hits top marks! The food is authentic, delicious, great value and better than anything I've tasted outside of Southern India. The staff are professional, friendly and efficient. I will definitely return. Fantastic food!

Amazing - the best place for Indian food in Hove. We've had a few takeaways and eaten in once - really high quality, authentic food.

Hove's best kept secret!!!! What an amazing restaurant serving authentic South Indian food. Service with a smile, brilliant atmosphere - what more could you ask for. I had veggie samosa's and chicken kothu which were both absolutely lovely. I lived in Sri Lanka for 6 months last year and I actually think the kothu I had at Madrasi's is better than any I had in Sri Lanka - and I had it just about every day. Also, it's BYO so you can save some money by nipping into Tesco's before for some wine. I can't wait to go back again - the dosa's look amazing - as did everything else I saw coming out of the kitchen.

Omg the best food I’ve eaten in ages. The most delicious coconut rice, the best pashwariI nan ever. Welcoming friendly staff. What a treat 🥰

This place is a hidden gem. Excellent food and service 👌

I’d been recommended this restaurant by a friend and I’m so glad he told me about it. We booked a table for 10 guys at 8:30 so were their last booking for the night. The food was amazing, and the portion sizes were generous. The staff were warm and extremely welcoming. We were the last to leave the place yet at no point did we feel hurried or rushed. When the bill arrived, we were all amazed at how reasonable it was. All in all, the place was perfect for a group of mates to get together and have a great meal with fantastic service. Thanks Madrasi’s, we’ll see you again really soon!

Amazing dosas, friendly service and very reasonable price 👌

I came with my friends on New Year’s Eve. It was so great that I brought my family back a few weeks later. Lovely food! Highly recommended!

Lovely place and service. Delicious food!

Great food me and my beautiful girlfriend came and had a very pleasant meal. portion size was great and service was excellent. My girlfriend is the best

The foods fantastic like nothing in Brighton and hove really reasonably priced amazing service and a BYO. Love love love

I had the saag lamb curry (takeaway) yesterday. The colour was uninviting but the meat was inedible - very little and mainly fat and grisle. Being a South Indian restaurant (veggie focused) I now realise I should have avoided any meat options.

We are vegetarian and there is a great range of delicious vege food. Service was good and our waiter was really helpful. We will be back and now have food our new takeaway place!

Ordered a takeaway so atmosphere not applicable but food was really, really good and I’m a proper Indian food lover!

Amazing food and service thank you<33 will defo be back!!

Absolutely the best Indian food I’ve had in a long time. Really recommend this place. The Dosa is delicious!

Amazing authentic south Indian food. This brought me right back to my holiday in Kerala! We recommend sharing a curry with a dosa for the full experience + a lovely stringy parotta bread

Delicious food - we had the paneer tikka masala & vegetable chettinad which were so tasty! Highly recommend

A lovely meal as always, would highly recommend!

Great food,best butter chicken I’ve ever tried

Excellent food as always. Always packed on weekends thus do need to book in advance or risk waiting a while. Definitely worth it

Best Indian food I have ever tried. Everything was delicious and the staff were amazing helping us with our choices. Can't wait to go back and try the whole menu!

GREAT food great value, get a dosa and the samosa chat!

Lovely place, great service, humble atmosphere with incredibly tasty food for very reasonable price. Share the food to try it all is great

This small place in Hove is an authentic gem! The place is cosy and familiar and everyone is friendly and the food is just beyond delicious with very fair prices. Can only recommend! The Gobi Manchurian is amazing, so are the dosas and the currys. Must try!

Took a friend here for a birthday meal. Best Indian food I've ever eaten. Absolutely delicious and the lady who served us was really friendly and helpful. Edit - Since eating in the restaurant I've had two takeaways delivered. Truly out of this world. Maybe the tastiest food I've ever eaten.

Astounding food with extremely friendly staff!! A must visit!!

Great food and excellent customer service we are very happy will visit again ❤️

Amazing food and brilliant service!

Amazing, authentic food. The Dahl and dosas are a must!

Excellent South Indian gem of a restaurant - and great value!

Incredible food. SO flavourful! Such a warm welcome, amazing portions and very good value!!

Fantastic! Best curry we’ve had in Brighton & Hove actually. Brilliant service. Super sweet people. We will be regulars! Thank YOU!

Lovely taste of southern India. A great change from the usual British Indian takeaway menu. Highly recommended.

Amazing, delicious food. Great service.

Fabulous authentic South Indian flavours. Highly recommend.

Back for our 3rd visit , excellent food , great staff, bring your drink works , will see you again next time we visit hove.

Great food , fast service and lovely staff!

Wow. The best authentic Indian food I have had in the UK. Wonderful staff, brilliant food.

This place is amazing! Very authentic Indian food and the most lovely staff. We are regular visitors. And get the Gobi Manchurian

Best Indian restaurant in Brighton and Hove!

Food was very tasty and delicious, not large portions but certainly enough

Fabulous food and flavours cooked to order. The Lamb Chettinadu was outstanding, as was the Chicken Kadhi(?). Plentiful portions. Really friendly people. Very busy, book!!! Small place, cafe like ambience.

All the food was exceptional and unique to the restaurant

It is the first time we have ordered anything from Madrasi’s and they came highly recommended. But we were really disappointed, I ordered tandoori lamb chops - they came totally frizzled with very little meat on them - I was lucky if I had a couple of mouthfuls. We also ordered Gobi 65 - you wouldn’t know it was cauliflower! The sauce of the butter chicken masala was quite nice but there wasn’t much chicken. We live very near the restaurant so we’re very disappointed that they charged £1.99 delivery. I’m sure their Dosa is probably really good but didn’t try it last night. Will give it another try.

Very helpful staff food was very good and you can take your own alcohol in with no no Corkage charge on the bottles

The best meal out I’ve had in a long time, absolutely delish! Amazing value for money too, will recommend and defo will be back.

Tasty South Indian food is available. One of the beat South Indian restaurants in the area. Biriyani is so amazing.

I ordered a takeaway tonight for the first time from here. I didn’t like it at all. A biryani normally comes with a veg curry which this one didn’t. I don’t know if I’m just used to less authentic food but the flavour was different to what I’d had elsewhere and I didn’t enjoy it and left most of it. Staff were polite and delivery was super quick.

Top quality, tasty and authentic Indian food as usual.

Some of the best Indian food Brighton has to offer. 10/10 service also.

Food is amazing, a real cut above in quality and taste!

First visit to this gem of an Indian restaurant. The food was delicious with the authentic taste of southern India. Portions are generous and reasonably priced. Staff were lovely, we will definitely be eating here again.

Great onion bhaji, and fantastic Cauliflower bhaji, main curry a little disappointing, quite runny.

Always top quality authentic Indian food. I have visited the restaurant so I know how unsurprisingly busy they are. It's worth waiting more than 20 minutes for your delivery.

We dined here, and had a great time and even greater food. I ordered a chicken vindaloo, it was oozing with flavour. It was a party in my mouth.The mango lassi was so delicious. Simply Brighton's best curry!!!! The staff made the overall experience amazing. 5 stars from us!

I went there with a friend and I must say it was amazing!! Really nice, great food, great service. Couldn't recommend it more

Ordered the thick jalfrezi sauce, but it was thin. Ordered the garlic naan, but the food arrived and it wasn’t in. Ordered the Manchurian starter, this was a win. Papadums were smashed, packaging too thin. Called about missing bread, but couldn’t hear above the din. Bread arrived, after meal eaten, raising this review, from what it could have been.

Delicious and authentic food. Great service. Quite a small crowded venue, so rather noisy. I found conversation difficult to hear.

Sadly, the most bland south Indian meal I've ever had. Utterly disappointing Two weeks ago I ordered a mid week delivery and it was superb and really authentic, but a Friday take out was utter rubbish. I used to live in South India so I know what is good. I suggest you avoid weekends or they change their weekend chefs

I've been here twice. The food is decent, but the service is horrendous. The small room can get extremely loud when it's full. If you are going there, make sure you don't have any other plans later. I had to ask 4 or 5 times before the lady gave me water, which was right in front of her the whole time. Both times, they bring you your curry first (after 45 mins) and then make you wait 10 mins for the naan while your food gets cold, lol. I don't say it easily, but it's really bad service.

Really late delivery, phone number provided by just eat not answered and restraint doesn’t answer the phone. Food adequate

Take away order. The masala dosa, sambar, and chutneys are the highlight. The naan is soft and delicious, not dry and crispy. The chicken tikka masala is dominated by tomato, and the butter chicken feels like it needs more time to deliver true depth of flavour. The samosas were extremely oily - won’t be doing those again. Overall could do with 50% less oil throughout. BUT we love this place because the meal is always delicious and fulfilling overall despite some minor issues. 8/10