KUJIRA, BRIGHTON
SHORT REVIEW FOR RESTAURANTS BRIGHTON.
Above: Tempura Beef Sushi Roll
Below: Tempura Oyster Mushroom Sushi Roll
You may already know of Kujira (@kujirabrighton on Instagram) for being one of the bright young things transforming Preston Street into Brighton’s lively foodie centre, and, despite lockdown, it is continuing to thrive with its delivery service.
I can wholeheartedly say that Kujira has the best Japanese takeaway Brighton has to offer. I often find that Japanese doesn’t travel well but our food arrived timely, handsomely packaged (still presented in a restaurant-ly form), at a good temperature and with the same superb flavours as in the restaurant. I personally adore sharing plates and the delivery menu continues to offer a similar refined, yet diverse offering as the restaurant menu.
SMALL PLATES
Between four we tried a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes from each section of the menu, beginning with four Kobachi (sharing plates). These were:
Above duo: Vegetarian Curry Bowl
Centre left: Duck Curry Bowl
Below left: Pork Udon Bowl
Also featuring Tako Karaage (centre) and Agedashi Tofu (top right)
Tako karaage (deep-fried octopus with aioli). This is a healthier answer to your KFC cravings!
Nasu miso (aubergine, sweet miso and sesame). My favourite of all the flavour combinations
Agedashi tofu (meaning lightly deep-fried) with a side of Tentsuyu broth- a real explosion of taste and texture.
Chicken gyoza with Amazu (a sweet and sour dipping sauce).
Matcha Mille Crepe Cake
MAINS
Four bowls: two veggie curries and a duck curry (all alongside rice), and a crispy pork belly udon bowl. All of these were in great portions and had our stomachs full to the brim!
And lastly, two types of tempura sushi rolls
Beef (this was served soft and rare unlike the often tough and flavourless kind you find in takeaways!)
King Oyster mushroom (the mushrooms were so rich and umami, not too dissimilar from our meat offering!).
Both were mixed with spring onion, chives, garlic and sesame in a delicate and crunchy batter which had travelled surprisingly well and not become soggy in the slightest. I had never tried sushi rolls in this way, though I can guarantee I will be back for more!
DESSERT
Lastly, Kujira’s famous Matcha Mille Crepe cake. This was my first try of the Japanese take on a classic French dessert. I often find matcha slightly too strong, but this was perfectly balanced with the aromatic taste of green tea and sweetness of the cream in-between each layer. A real treat to finish off an unblemished meal!
The team at Kujira are truly accomplished in bringing restaurant standard to your door, with fantastic food delivered by fun-loving yet diligent staff. Follow Kujira on Instagram (@kujirabrighton) to see their delivery menu and call 01273 777 988 to order, also available via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat.