Tun Tuns in Brighton and Hove

Family run Bangladeshi establishment. Have been twice in as many months both times with friends. The first time we were there for their Biryani Sunday, the second visit was a Thursday night for the Mega Mixed Thali. It’s a BYOB, you put whatever corkage you want to pay in the charity box for an educational foundation in Bangladesh - there were four of us so we donated for a fiver on each visit. The food. I rarely eat out in Brighton, so for me to visit a place twice in as many months tells you all you need to hear. Clean plates all round. The quantity and quality of the food is hard to beat and the value for money is amazing. The Mega Mixed Thali fed four human Labrador’s and we all groaned when none of us could manage the last savoury pastry, all for £50; total bargain. The biryani Sunday was £15 each and more food than we knew what to do with. Wear clothes that are too big for you so you have room to expand your waistline. They cook to order, so be prepared for a wait, this is not a fast food place. The chairs are comfortable and the tables a decent size. You are asked if you prefer mild, medium or spicy; obviously spicy is the only way to go but it is spicy, not blow your brains out chilli hot. It’s been there for decades, so the interior is dated and it has an old fashioned cafe feel to the place. If you don’t care too much about posh surroundings and like decent Bangladeshi grub at reasonable prices the this is the place for you.

I love this restaurant. It is family owned, super friendly, and the food is simply beautiful. Tuntun's specialises in authentic Bangladeshi and Indian food, all of which is cooked to perfection. You'd be very hard pressed to find a better indian in resteaurant in Brighton.

I don't go to this cafe as often as I should do. Every time I go I am massively surprised by the quality of the food and it's a very nice experience ...bring your own booze and put your corkage charge into the charity box. The food at this cafe is Bangladeshi which is a huge improvement on Indian cuisine.the fish is just a joy .a fillet of tilapia and an abundance of other goodies.mmmm yummy

Excellent petit restaurant, des plats avec un rapport qualité prix imbattable, même le soir ! Nous sommes allés y dîner lors de notre séjour à brighton et nous n’avons pas été déçus.

Had a meal during the week. Unbeatable value for money. Very very tasty food. BYOB is a bonus (donation to charity asked for). Premises are simple and functional so don't expect more than that. Lovely Lassi drink which isn't often on the menu elsewhere and a great curry accompliment.

Can't stay away from this little gem of a place which looks like nothing from outside. Meals made in any combo and served on a big tray/thali, always with a few extra freebies. Chicken and lamb curries/biryanis, paratha, lassis all top-notch. Plenty of good veg options (though not my preference). Lovely ladies too!

Absolutely wonderful veggie thali this evening- a beautiful warm and lightly spiced split lentil Dahl with a crunch and zing of coriander stalk, a fantastic touch. A garlicky spinach and potato dish, again warmly and mildly spiced, like a warm blanket wrapped around you. True comfort. A whole bag of crunchy fried treats, including a paratha, mini samosas, delightfully large and crispy onion bhaji and a daal poori stuffed with tasty chickpeas. Needless to say, I didn’t finish or even start the rice! Thank you so much for this delicious food, I will of course be back to try more!

Lovely food...confusing menu so just ask and they will help you choose ...we spent ten pounds each .took our own wine and the corkage money went to their charity...will now be a regular visitor at this little gem. Give it a try ...am sure you will enjoy....

Just visited this lovely cafe.. and the food was absolutely gorgeous! Highly recommend and hope we can fit in another visit before we leave at the end of the week! If you want a beer or glass of wine, take your own and donate to their wonderful charity. (If we can’t fit in a visit I’m taking home a takeaway!) Thank you it was truly delicious!

This place is amazing! Food is authentic and delicious and portions are big. We both had a mixed thali, every aspect was amazing. Will definitely be back soon!!

This place is a hidden gem! The food was excellent; really tasty and authentic. The thali were really good and definitely worth a try (the have a vegan, vegetarian and regular version). Overall the food was really cheap and portions were massive in comparison! Staff were friendly and approachable. Only thing to mention was that the restaurant asks you to bring your dishes back to the counter when you’re done (but I’m not sure anyone wipes the tables down in between… could just have been that our table was missed). Toilets are also a bit dated. Overall I would say this is an excellent place to try for a casual dinner / lunch / take away option that is really reasonably priced. (It’s very casual). Would definitely come back again.

Stopped for a break from walking, my partner ordered us two teas...however I decided to try a ‘lunch box’ for £3. Well, best decision we ever made!. Out came the lunch box with 2 spoons to share.. The most delicious, authentic food both of us have ever tasted!. Rice, daal & fresh vegetables, freshly cooked by a lovely lady. We will return..often!!

Fantastic, homely place. The service and food was honest and top notch. Proper family run vibes with amazing food! Highly recommend the fish thali (vegan/veggie option is also fantastic)

definitely the best curry place in brighton! really friendly and quick service. so much food for the amount of money spent. will definitely be going back

Just ordered from here as I walk past everyday. I ordered the mega thali. I couldn’t find a detailed menu online but I love trying new things so getting a random selection of food is perfect for us! I requested some items to be hot and they didn’t disappoint. Came really quickly and was sooooo much food! I will be eating this food for a week. Everything was completely delicious and felt very authentic. The hot food was the perfect heat and all the sides were delicious Will not be ordering anywhere else! This was amazing!

Era una fría noche de enero, y no esperaba mucho cuando mi amigo decidió TUNTUN's para su cena de cumpleaños. Después de todo, el café es muy modesto desde el exterior. Pero no se deje engañar por las apariencias. Pero no debería haber juzgado por las apariencias. Porque esa noche, comí el mejor curry que he probado. No exagero.TUNTUN's sirve el mejor curry de Brighton. Por un precio deliciosamente bajo, nos sirvieron porciones generosas de comida recién preparada y deliciosa. Tuve el Thaili vegetariano, ¡que fue la cura perfecta para mi tristeza de enero!Realmente no puedo recomendar lo suficiente de TUNTUN.

I am very fortunate in that I live near this cafe. The owners are lovely, and I’ve never had a bad meal yet. I like the Thali meal after I have crawled out of bed on a Sunday morning.

Some of the best South Asian food I have tasted and delightful service too. Proper home cooking.The over-sized bhajis were wonderful. A simple Bangladeshi restaurant without frills,in keeping with its busy Lewes Road setting.

worst food i ever had,i ordered chicken biriyani and paratha bread,tasteless and sauce was like weak sewer water,horrible,bread was greasy..never will i go there again

After months of saying we must try this cafe we finally made it and it didn't disappoint! Relaxed cafe atmosphere with delicious home cooked food. We had the Masala Dosa and Daal and omelette dishes. We look forward to trying the other dishes. Great value.

Great authentic food at a fair price. We got the vegan Thalia which gives you a variety of yummy dishes, well worth a visit.

Fuimos el domingo de Pascua, para un almuerzo tardío. Éramos dos tercios de los clientes, así que conseguimos nuestra elección de asientos: decidimos sentarnos en la ventana y ver pasar al desagradable pero entretenido Lewes Road.El café es básico. Ordene en el mostrador, pague y que lo llamen al mostrador para recolectar bebidas y alimentos. La decoración y las mesas son simples y ásperas alrededor de los bordes (metafóricamente). Una pantalla muestra el trabajo del café con una escuela especial en Bangladesh: parece que el proyecto es muy valioso y el café está estrechamente conectado con la escuela.Comimos el thali vegano (8 a la hora del almuerzo) y obtuvimos: poppadom, samosa, dhal, curry de vegetales, singara, arroz y un puri relleno de lentejas. Bebimos un borhani, como lassi pero con más especias.En general, una buena comida básica en un entorno sencillo.

Soy anfitrión de un club de comidas llamado Brighton Dining with Friends y he estado en este café en varias ocasiones. Reservé una mesa para 8 miembros a las 7 pm el viernes 15 de febrero. La reserva se realizó con mucha antelación, pero como cortesía, llamé el día anterior para confirmar la reserva. Me dijeron que habían recibido una reserva más grande de otro grupo y que no podrían acomodarnos hasta las 8 pm. Esto fue muy inconveniente y no tengo tiempo de llamar a los miembros para cambiar los arreglos en tan poco tiempo. Tenían mi número y deberían haberme llamado con anticipación para explicar la posición. Entonces, aunque la comida fue buena la última vez, obviamente no les importa mucho sus clientes y son demasiado poco confiables. No volveremos como grupo.

Fuimos aquí para la cena de la noche. Es un estilo de cafetería básico con un mostrador donde puedes subir y ordenar. La comida es casera y no está mal. Pedimos el Thali para 3 de nosotros, algunos de los artículos de arranque estaban fríos y hubiera sido mejor haberlos servido por separado. No había muchos platos en el thali y no sabías lo que recibirías antes de ordenar. También pedimos el biryani de cordero que no se veía / no tenía un sabor auténtico - el arroz no parecía ser basmati y un poco caro para lo que recibes.

Mi compañero y yo nos acabamos de mudar a la zona y pensamos en probar Tuntun's ya que las reseñas fueron buenas. No parece demasiado desde el exterior ya que la decoración es muy sencilla pero la comida fue exquisita.

It’s simply our favourite. So reasonably priced and super tasty authentic Bangladeshi 🇧🇩 🥘 food and all served with a warm and genuine smile 😊

I went to a mass catered celebratory party there. The atmosphere was friendly and the buffet food was Bengali, varied, and delicious.

Just finished my meal... fantastic! Wonderful value for incredibly reasonable money! Will be coming back :)

¡Sigo pensando en escribir una reseña de TunTuns! Ojalá viviéramos más cerca de este lugar, iría más a menudo. Comida fantástica, también harán la sustitución sin problemas. Me encanta la tortilla de huevos, por ejemplo, que viene con dahl y paratha pero mi pareja es vegana. Siempre le ofrecen otro curry o paratha en lugar de otro problema

Tuve el curry de pescado aquí y me sorprendió gratamente, ya que era tan diferente de otros curries que he tenido (piensa más en una salsa que un curry tradicional de la India). Algunos de mis pani puri shells tenían un sabor más antiguo que los otros (un poco añejos) pero como el plato tenía 18 de ellos, y solo unos pocos al final estaban rancios, no me importó. Revisión completa @foodxploration.

Went to a friend of my partner's birthday do at his favourite eatery in Brighton. The whole place was filled with his friends and the staff laid on a fabulous buffet style meal which was thoughly enjoyed by all.

The chef's at Tun Tuns obviously really know their food. So delicious. Lots of options but not overwhelming. I'm vegan and always leave really satisfied. Generous portions for an affordable price. Family-run and the atmosphere is relaxed with friendly and professional service.

I've reviewed this place at maximum before, but I just polished off another spicy fish curry and I just have to tell everyone how amazing it was! It was amazing.

Siempre pase este café y decidimos probarlo una noche de sábado.

Este es un café que ofrece una buena variedad de platos, bien preparado con ingredientes frescos. El personal de la familia es amable y servicial. La decoración es alegre y sin pretensiones. He estado en este café muchas veces a lo largo de los años para aperitivos y comidas, tanto para llevar y comer. He estado satisfechos cada vez y los precios son muy razonables. Lo recomiendo a todos aquellos que buscan comida auténtica de Bangladesh. Gracias!

Pedí el plato de arroz con curry de verduras por £5. 99 y un plato por £6 dahl. 99. Me decepcionó encontrar el curry de verduras era mosala abundante. dosa Curiosamente yo diría casi ordenados mosala dosa, junto con el curry de verduras, si tuviera, lo acabé con doble de patatas abundante! ?

Good home cooked curries. No frills. Excellent samosas, mango lasso and lamb curries. Reasonably priced family run business.

No dejes que el hortera la decoración, este es precioso auténtica comida asiática preparada por el personal encantador y a un precio razonable. Algunos de los mejores platos en Brighton.

Enjoyed a very informative cookery lesson with my husband and came away with huge piles of food and some extra spices given to us as a gift by Shamina. We learnt how to make samosa, paratha and Aubergine and potato curry. All are very simple to make but it was great to see how the spices are blended and understand why Tuntuns currys are so great. Definitely recommended, we had to have friends over to help us eat the amount of food we made so good value too.

We ordered a chicken Korma and a lamb curry ,or so we thought.Without doubt the worst curries we have ever had.The alleged Korma was tasteless except for the flavour of crispy onion which covered the dish.The lamb curry was again tasteless , the sauce weak and little of it and the lamb was tough.The rice had no flavour.The accompanying salad reminded me of a compost heap.Spectacularly disappointing

I am Asian, I love south east asian food and I have eaten at many south east asian restaurants...This is the the best restaurant specialising in south east asian food I have had! Myself and my partner tried here after reading all the Tripadvisor reviews and we were not disappointed! This is authentic, home-cooked Bangladeshi food! Please do not expect to find Indian food here as Bangladeshi food is completely different and so much tastier! The lamb biryani is the best biryani I've had in a restaurant. It is delicious! The lamb melts in your mouth and packs an explosion of flavour. All the food is best. Some of the dishes sold here are not found outside of Bangladeshi houses so it is fantastic to see them! The food is fantastic value for money. The owners are wonderful and really passionate about cooking. I urge you to try this restaurant. It is rare to find the dishes on the menu outside of a Bangladeshi house. Please please try! You won't be disappointed! :)

The food here is great, I have been cooking & eating Asian food for years and I can safely say this is one the best in Brighton. The is very few that come anywhere close to this, it will not disappoint. They are also super friendly and they cook many elements from fresh on order, unlike soe that serve greesy food that has been sitting there a while.

Amazing food and friendly staff. I have been coming here for a while now and always love the flavours of their food, you can tell it is home-made. Staff is always friendly and the prices are very good.

Yup, had their curry and rice twice now and did not disappoint. Great curry flavours, rice and a little salad with lime. Will be going back for more.

If you like lentils and daal, you'll love place. My favourites are the Daal complete with paratha and tasty spicy omelette. .all for 4.99..bloody brilliant. My other top fave is the masala dosa. Great scran and a friendly family run place.

Very friendly owners. I've only ever taken away but not disappointed. Love the dhal . You can choose heat of curries. Don't open late though and do not have a licence. Sunday dinners look good value and I know the food tastes good

Been going to this little cafe regularly now since starting university. The prices are amazing for the quality of food - great if you're a student. You can tell if you've been anywhere in south Asia how authentic the meals are, using fresh ingredients and true flavours. My favourite curry on the menu is the Fish curry. Thanks again!

Friendly staff, food cooked to order so great if you're vegan or diary free eater. We order or visit frequently. Highly recommended. Oh and the portions are quite substantial, four adults can share the large thali.

We shared 4 different starters between us & my favourite was the round Puri, followed by the Sweet Coconut Pitha. Both are in the pic of our 4 starters here. The fish curry with rice was delicious & recommended. I had the milder Korma option. The mango lassi to drink was unbelievably good tasting & creamy. Very recommended! This place is very understated & not that obvious from outside, but it's worth a visit.

Very nice food, good choice of vege dishes. Polite service. Would be great to have some radio/music in background.

Very nice friendly place with delicious Bangladesh cuisine .Wide range of vegetarian dishes. Highly recommend .

We had a really great meal at Tuntuns before we left Brighton yesterday. The food is freshly prepared after ordering which makes for a few minutes wait but is well worth it. I noticed that they now deliver until 9 in the evening if you spend £30+ so will remember that for the future.The best Indian food at very affordable prices!Also the lunch buffet on a Sunday sounds good for £7 each!

My Indian fiancee and I, have visited a few times now, its the nearest we've found to proper home cooked south Asian food. The family run cafe is very friendly, and welcoming, the food is reasonably priced and cooked fresh. The decor is not fancy or flash, but vibrant and cosy, in a typical homemade style. Over all a great place, and brilliant addition to Brighton. PhillOrganised birthday party for my fiance Phill. He and his friends totally loved it, especially fish curry was the hit! It is now my fiance and mine favourite place! Love the food there :-) Lail

Having read many favourable TripAdvisor reviews, we decided to try this place as a new convert to curry. As recommended, the starters were divine & the main courses superb. The owner was very helpful and charming. Can't wait to go back soon with other friends & I'd recommend this unassuming little gem.

As a fellow Bangladeshi, I can vouch for the authenticity of this place. All meals are freshly cooked with vibrant spices and the owners are warm, hospitable people. They do the occasional buffet during certain cultural events, and its good value. Would recommend!

This is an awesome place to eat with very authentic home cooked food which is very tasty. Easy to get to also. If you want real Indian/ Bangaldeshi food then come here. Excellent!

The price were very good for the standard of the food which is wonderful.I loved the staff as they were so lovely.

Very simple no frills cafe serving the most amazingly delicious fresh home-cooked curries (and snacks). 'Veg and rice' is one of the most undersold eating experiences imaginable. Fantastic. And excellent value (a generous and complete meal) for £5.99.

Tuntun's truly deserves fame & praise for the outrageously delicious fish curry I had last night.It is a quiet (at least when we ate there at 8pm on a Saturday), informal place in which you order at the counter but the food was just incredible. People in and adjacent to Brighton, please come eat here!!! :D It deserves to be full, with queues out the door all day and night.We had Daal Puri to start, 4 hot delicious fried breads filled with a delicately spiced lentil mixture with a tangy & spicy dipping sauce. Arrived at our table very quickly.Before I could finish my second puri, our mains arrived (no complaints, more vehicles to mop up the sauce with!) The fish curry was delicate white fish in the most magical sauce: lots of fresh garlic & coriander, not oily or heavy and they are happy to adjust the heat for you. And crispy fried onions! I love chilli but didn't know how spicy I could handle at this authentic, home-cooking style place so asked for medium but that was mild for me, I could go warmer next time. But the sauce was *so* tasty I didn't mind one bit. I definitely would go back, in fact I cannot wait to go back & I also must try the Sunday Buffett. And you can even book a cookery lesson with them!

Amazing food which is amazingly cheap!! Lovely staff. Been back several times and will be returning again. Had take away and eat in which are of equal quality.

I have eaten here a few times and regularly buy their snacks. They serve the best "Indian" (it is actually Bengali) food in Brighton.It is so delicious because they cook properly, in a "home style", from scratch. They don't using the industry-standard, pre-prepared, oniony, brown (or pink) "curry sauce" that the other restaurants serve everything in.Try their snacks too - all cooked to order so they are hot and crispy every time. I'm very hungry now!

Last night we had a biriyani and roasted chicken. It was excellent with less oil and nice smell. It was the best biriyani we had ever eaten in bangladesh also. We love to eat it again and again. Thanks to Tuntun's. We wish Tuntun's more success in thier journey.

I visited Brighton on the weekend to meet some friends, one friend suggested we go to this place as it's very well priced and the food is good... but even with those good words i'd say he under sold it.. The restaurant itself is nothing special but you're not there for that, the food does all the talking! Me and my girlfriend ordered a number of things along with a drink which all came to £11, 'wow' i thought but all the items were around £2-£3 so we sat down. I can hands down say that i went on to enjoy some of the tastiest food i've ever had in my 25 years on earth! I would eat there every day and at the price you easily could! 10/10 for everything! Don't judge a book by its cover, this place is amazing!

I agree that the food is authentic and pretty interesting, but I just didn't find it very tasty. The service was good.

We used to live close by and were lucky enough to eat at tuntuns quite often. The food is beautiful, my favourite is the falafel wrap. The service is first class. Lovely people.

As other reviews suggest, never judge a book by its cover - if you do, you won't get to sample the best paratha and bhaji's in Brighton. Top draw Bangladeshi cuisine in a wholly unassuming location. The proprietors/chefs are really welcoming, with noting being too much trouble. Go with the daal and the chip pea curry, if you love a paratha then leave some room as they're best I've ever had in the UK

From the outside Tun tuns looks a pretty desolate and run down establishment. The inside isn't much better, but the family that run the place are extremely friendly and accommodating and make the most delicious food at extremely reasonable prices. I have been twice now, enjoying a lamb dish and some Bangladeshi fish curry with lovely fresh ingredients. Both times I have left with a massive smile on my face, whilst paying for a full meal for me and my wife for £14. Will be back again soon!

An early lunch before leaving Brighton was really great and cheap compared with other establishments.We had a thali which was 12 different dahl, curries and nibbles with the choice of veggie or meat. The veggie option was absolutely huge and delicious and more than enough food for £10, a bargain!!

Great home cooked indian food - the best things I've tried have been from the specials so be sure to check what's on. Service is relaxed, but in a good way! Have never had cause for complaint after quite a few trips, recommended for a casual lunch or dinner.

Mainly Bangladeshi food. Loved the paratha and potato curry, Bangladeshi style fish, Samosa and Puri, Biriyani and Lamb curry. The staff are cordial. One can also alter (slightly) the size of the food to fit the table. Quite popular among the students and within the neighbourhood!

I've walked past Tun Tun's many times and have been wanting to try it out for a while. Today I finally managed to drop in for some lunch, and I now wish i had done it a lot sooner!Just finished what on the menu was unassumingly described as "veg curry and rice". When it arrived it turned out to be two different kinds of pekora, saag aloo, two different kinds of Daal, and seasoned rice. It was truly wonderful home cooked food: all freshly prepared and seasoned beautifully. As a child I was raised by an Indian child minded so I know how food from the region should taste! (Admittedly this is a Bengali restaurant.) I do not usually write reviews but feel compelled to after this meal as I enjoyed the food so much and the staff are very welcoming. What from the outside looks like an ordinary cafe, turns out to be one of the best restaurants in Brighton, in my opinion. It's also extremely good value. I'll definitely be back. Sooner rather than later I hope.

The Bangladeshi food here is amazing , completely fresh and authentic. I have become addicted to the Mixed dhal and the chickpea Salad , all the flavours are fresh and vibrant.It is a family run place and i think i have now met everyone It is a very basic atmosphere inside, feels like a cafe but it was the smell that dragged me in and i have been going ever since.I believe they also do cooking classes which i will one day get around to.

Really memorable good food, eat in or take-away. Be prepared to wait, as everything is freshly cooked. Decor etc is as basic as can be (but you're no longer tempted into a wholesale sales space at the back). Nice pictures on the walls, and some merry goldfish in a tank to look at while you wait.A wide choice of Bangladeshi dishes - the Pani Purees are divine. It's all wonderful. Today I tried the coconut pasties for pudding - just gorgeous. Enough food (carry out) for 4 hungry people came to £22, with some left over for supper.A really great little resto, with cookery classes on Sunday's, otherwise open every day from 10.30-9. It's all about the lady in the kitchen!!!

The lamb biriyani, pani puri, chicken biriyani are their best dishes. I also love their traditional fish curry with rice. Bangladeshi food is generally spicy so if u want you can ask them to make it less spicy.

Went to the tuntun last night after a recommendation from one of my friend,and food was really good,and very good value as well,will definitely visit again..

Oh my god I love Tuntuns. Such tasty food. And for really good value. I don't live in Brighton any longer and really the only reason I go back is specifically for the food at this restaurant. The owners are wonderful too. Congratulations on opening a second shop and good luck! I will be down soon for more aloo tikka!

I went to Tun Tuns with my family, and Shamima brought us out multiple courses throughout the dinner, each one of which was amazing. I really enjoyed the snacks (Puri, Aloo Tikka, and Onion Bajhi), especially the Puri which I could've just gorged myself on. We also tried a daal, an incredible rice dish, aubergines, and a few other things which were all amazing! I recommend everyone to try this place out, the food is amazing, the owners are really sweet, and it's a nice space. Love it there!

My partner and I were taken to Tun Tun's this afternoon by a visiting friend who used to live here. We arrived after a long & calm walk in breezy sun and ordered, to share between us, the Bhel Puri (a huge plate of incredible popped rice, crushed samosa, coriander, tamarind sauce, and more!) and two portions of different snack bite things, similar to samosas but also totally different (you get 4 in a portion and they are mind bogglingly good!!!) The whole thing filled us beautifully and I can't even begin with regards to the flavours! To top it off, for dessert, we had some of these extraordinary sweet coconut-in-pastry parcels - I don't even like coconut and I was in heaven. Some spicy, some sweet, all really fresh tasting and not at all greasy. The sort of food that only gets better with every mouthful - cannot wait to go back and try some of the mains which looked even more amazing. The vibe in here is so good, beautiful brightly coloured walls and canteen style tables, we sat in soft light and chatted while eating for about an hour. For our light meal, the whole bill came to £10 between us (!!), plus the couple who own it are unbelievably sweet and friendly and told us they will be putting on a Bengali New Year celebration this tuesday, with 15 dishes (all you can eat, I think) for £10 per head! We will be coming back then and hopefully so much in the future, and probably to the new store the owner's have said they recently opened in the new market under the train station, as we live Hove ways. Can't recommend enough :)

The food was fantastic, I left so very full and with my tastebuds buzzing. This was the best part of my trip to Brighton!

Shahi Haleem - so tasty and subtly flavoured. And the owners are just beautiful people to meet - gracious, generous, welcoming. The decor and style are simple, cheap, but have a character of their own. Nice to find a place to have simple tasty food which doesn't break the bank, and with very personable service.

I visited this cafe alone with some trepidation as I thought it might be a wind-up. This Balgaldeshi cafe is situated just outside of the City Centre of the Lewes Road, North of The Level. I was the only customer upon entry at about 12.15pm on a Wednesday, so I thought the worse. The decor is basic, as are the loos. The menu on the table had seen better days, encapsulated in plastic, but oil had found its way in. Having studied the breakfast/lunch menu I opted for the fish curry but not with the rice, as I requested a chapati instead. The meal was obviously freshly cooked as it took a good 15 minutes to at arrive, during which time another customer arrived, a Bangladeshi gentleman. The fish was outstanding in a slightly thin but very tasty sauce with plenty of spice and green chillies as requested. The chapati was nothing like I am used to, but nevertheless probably nearer to Bangladeshi street food. A little flaky and oily but very tasty. My meal came with a coconut pastry dessert, not particularly to my liking, but which I ate. Upon leaving I purchased six take-away snacks to consume later. My bill was £8.00. This was an authentic Bangladeshi meal which I enjoyed. I will be back and I will recommend to others. Do not expect restaurant surroundings and facilities, but enjoy the food, it is good.

Went for lunch here. Onion bhagi's and samosas were very nice, but chicken wrap, although huge, was disappointing, due to the fact that it didn't have chicken. The meat was like a minced sausage of some sort and didn't taste so good. Cheap and cheerful but not rushing back.

A lovely family run place with great food, packed with flavour and at cheap prices :) They also run a stall all day at Sussex University on a Tuesday which is well worth a visit for takeaway food..

Enjoyed the vegetarian snacks immensely -- Bengali/ Bangladeshi versions of puri, kachori, samosa, even the north Indian gujia. Fabulous chai. Delighted to discover this place. Excellent value for money. Next time will sample the dishes. There's only so much you can eat! Friendly people who take pride in who they are -- not pretending to be anybody else.

I have just eaten a delicious, fresh fish curry made by the delightful Shamima, what a find this place is. There are pani puri's, chaat and lovely mango lassi's and much more. Very reasonably priced and freshly made. Really sweet place and I cannot recommend it enough. I shall return. Thank you Shamima and family.

This place is amazing! The food is fantastic full of flavours, fresh, interesting, service was quick and friendly and it is very reasonably priced, best onion bhaji I've ever had! Will definatly be back this is a real hidden gem and I cannot wait to return.

Went to Tuntuns today for luch and had amazing home cooked Bangladeshi food.The portions were generous and really cheap for Brighton.There are many veggie/vegan choices and apparently cookery classes are held here on a regular basis, with appropriate spices for sale in the shop.Indian snacks patties, potato fritters etc.[5 for £2] in the cabinet to take away if you are in a hurry.

One of the most wonderfully sweet places I have been, the staff are super friendly and there's a great little part for the kids

Actually it's not very hidden, but it is a treasure. The building looks like a cafe from the exterior, but don't let this put you off: the food is fabulous. We would definitely visit again.

Since my first visit to Tun Tuns, I've become a regular. I got the wonderful fish curry the first time I visited and was delighted by the food and service. I often go in and collect a variety of snacks to have for lunch at work and am always really happy with the food which is authentic, flavourful and fresh. Very well priced for such great food, I am always telling people about this place!

Such a friendly place with delicious home cooked, fresh tasting food from Bangladesh. So refreshing to find an "untrendy " place in trendy ole Brighton. I pop in here often as I live nearby.They will cater specially for parties and will provide a special menu. The food can be eaten in or taken home. I have just ordered a batch of various samosas for a family party.Well worth exploring.Must say that when they play Asian music it improves the atmosphere.

I have been to Tuntun a few times now and the food is delicious. The service is great too. It's a great place to go when you want a quick Indian meal/snack. Great for lunch time.

I used to live in Bangladesh so I know authentic bangladeshi food and this is it. So unbelievably delicious. The family that run it are wonderful and are extremely flexible if you want to make a group booking. She made me a very student-budget friendly menu for my birthday with exactly what I asked for and let us take the huge amount of leftovers! Could not recommend enough. Go!

We went to Tun Tuns at the start of the new year. It was the first time we had tried Bangladeshi food and it was great, we sampled some of the veggie starters and mains and finished everything!! The family that run it are lovely and very welcoming, the atmosphere is homely and it is clear that are very hard-working. Would definitely recommend for something different and delicious! :) My only regret was forgetting to try their authentic chai tea!

The food at Tuntun's is superb every time! I've returned to this homey cafe again and again, not only for the delicious cooking but also the spectacular price.The friendly family who own and run the business is a bonus to the experience. Shamima is a talented and hardworking cook who greets every one with a warm smile. She recently hosted a Bengali New Year banquet at a steal of a rate! I would highly recommend Tuntun's to everyone. It's lucky that she is soon offering cookery courses. Watch this space!

Saw this one on TripAdvisor and as it's in my back yard went for lunch yesterday. I've had some Bangladeshi food before but nothing like this. It was simply delicious. A young couple running the place, she cooking and he looking after the front of house. One could not possibly get a more polite, friendly and welcoming pair if you tried. The atmosphere was so good it hit you as you walked in the door. The names are strange on the menu but explanations are readily forthcoming, you only have to ask. Spice levels are to your request from almost nothing to "you just don't wanna know" I have no idea what mine was called as my tongue isn't that articulate but it was some sort of potato and meat curry with a new, to me, flat bread. One of the best curries I've ever had. My wife had a fish curry but she admitted a little too mild so next time, and there will be a next time for sure, she'll have a tad more spice. If you are more knowledgeable than me and know of some Bangladeshi dishes give the chef notice and she will do them to order for you. Non-alcoholic which I'm not sure if it's because of not yet having a licence or because of religious reason but that was no problem as a large range of soft drinks were available with lovely coffee and tea. A real gem for lunch and I can see us becoming firm regulars

My first visit to this unassuming looking restaurant left me keen to return to sample other delicacies. The delicious food, complemented by friendly, helpful service and relaxed atmosphere is unsurpassed by any other restaurant in Brighton offering nay cuisine, not just South Asian. The 'singara' are deliciously wholesome and spicy and all the vegetarian dishes were made with the freshest, tastiest ingredients.

Nice people. Nice food. Slightly rough around the edges cafe location. But the food is great. Very reasonable. And the only Indian in Brighton that I know of that serves breakfast and lunch.

Visited for lunch. Family run cafe / restaurant. All food is cooked fresh when ordered apart from the snack and sweets available from the counter. I ordered 'singara'- little samosa type snacks with a spicy chutney, and 'Paratha Aloo dham with omelette'. The singara were very nice- quite small but packed with fresh veg and nicely spiced. The main dish was huge, two very good parathas, a generous bowl of very good potato curry including some fiery green chillis and an omelette again with green chillis (they did ask whether I wanted the chillis).I also had a chai which was ok but i prefer the proper indian chai which is made with condensed milk and is sickly sweet!A free dessert consisting of a couple of indian sweets was a nice touch.Overall a great experience- my sort of place, casual and relaxed, and authentic great value fresh food. I spent 6 months in india and this is some of the best food I have had outside of india. If you crave an indian style breakfast or lunch then I recommend this place, I will be trying the masala dosa on my next visit!

We have been going to Tun Tuns for a year now and never disappointed us. The family who runs the place is so accommodating espcially with children. We once took over the place with 5 kids, and they made us feel very welcome by giving the children toys to play with.Food is authentic, and price is very reasonable. As in other reviews, this is a good honest cafe with no frills. A true gem in Brighton!