
Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar / Nanima Kitchen Café
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About Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar / Nanima Kitchen Café
On St George's Rd in Brighton, Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar / Nanima Kitchen Café is a bar with a kitchen menu that changes daily rather than following a fixed set menu. The board draws from a wide range of home made Asian dishes, with recurring options including Vietnamese pho, laksa, samosas, and Szechuan salmon with noodles, alongside vegetarian and vegan choices. Chai tea and fresh juices are poured alongside the food. A husband and wife team runs the kitchen and cooks the dishes themselves. Seating is walk-in, with tables also set outside on the street for those who want to eat outdoors. The menu spans 54 dishes across categories including Veg+Vegan, Non-Veg, Silken Tofu, Chicken, and Seafood. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking · Plenty of parking
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Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £4–11- Veg+Vegan£8.75
- Non-Veg£9.95
- Any Extra Item£4.75
- Silken Tofu£9.95
- Chicken£10.45
- Seafood£10.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention daily changing menu, chai tea, laksa and Vietnamese pho.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention daily changing menu, chai tea, laksa and Vietnamese pho.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the daily changing menu of homemade Asian food, with no fixed list and a different set of dishes each visit. Diners name the laksa, the Vietnamese pho, samosas, a grilled Szechuan salmon with noodles, and a spicy bean and mushroom stew with coconut spiced basmati rice, describing the cooking as fresh, delicious and healthy, with plenty of veggie options. The chai comes up close behind, with one reviewer calling it the highlight and another sipping it while writing notes. Also praised are the husband and wife owners, described as friendly, welcoming and happy to talk through each dish. A few note the small, cozy space, tables on the quiet street outside, and a jazz and blues playlist from vinyl. One reviewer left with a jar of homemade spiced preserved lemon and lime.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the daily changing menu of homemade Asian food, with no fixed list and a different set of dishes each visit. Diners name the laksa, the Vietnamese pho, samosas, a grilled Szechuan salmon with noodles, and a spicy bean and mushroom stew with coconut spiced basmati rice, describing the cooking as fresh, delicious and healthy, with plenty of veggie options. The chai comes up close behind, with one reviewer calling it the highlight and another sipping it while writing notes. Also praised are the husband and wife owners, described as friendly, welcoming and happy to talk through each dish. A few note the small, cozy space, tables on the quiet street outside, and a jazz and blues playlist from vinyl. One reviewer left with a jar of homemade spiced preserved lemon and lime.
Featured reviews
- Elena Klepikova
“Beautiful experience. Despite it is a small space, the food is delicious. I was here for the Nick Cave's concert and stopped by because he said it is his favorite place to eat in Brighton. I didn't have any regrets at all. Gorgeous view and atmosphere.”
- Samantha Ryan
“Thanks Nick, for the recommendation! Great food.. super healthy and tasty. The couple who run this restaurant clearly put their all into making this a special place. Highlight was the outstanding chai tea ❤️”
- Stephan Jankowski
“Great small place. Came here by the advice of Nick Cave's Website. Was Worth it. The owner is very friendly, the food changes daily - and is very tasty.”
- Dave Cox
“After 4 hrs non stop driving, needed good food. Nanima was the first place I saw in Kemp town. I liked the inviting and light space and that the menu was new every day. The owner talked me through the menu. All looked delicious. A spicy bean and mushroom stew with coconut spiced basmati rice was astonishing. Fantastic flavour and freshess. A slice of tortilla with a Thai style dressing was also lovely. Fresh juices too. I loved this food. Healthy, tasty and beautiful to look at. Took away a jar of homemade spiced and preserved lemon and lime. Can't wait to try this too. Faultless cooking and welcoming people who are happy to chat. Daily changing menu of freshest ingredients. Great jazz and blues playlist from vinyl I believe was a winner. Love this place and will return every time I visit Kemp town. Thanks nanima”
- vali creffield
“I cannot recommend this amazing cafe enough! The food was utterly delicious, all made fresh that day by Nicky and bursting with flavour. I tried the samosas, laksa, and chai and everything was so so tasty and nourishing. With the menu changing every day, it's so impressive that they offer such a variety of inventive, colourful dishes, with lots of veggie options too! The cherry on top is the exceptional service, Lonnie is so welcoming and informative about each dish - the owners are just delightful. Cozy setting with great music too, such a gem!!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Has table service
- Has live music
- Offerings· 2
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 1
- Has live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
Location
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- Haus On The Hill4.55030.6 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, craft beers and ales, sausage and mash
- The Mucky Duck4.58230.6 mi
thai green curry, thai food, happy hour
- East Street Tap4.21,2330.8 mi£1–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
hot dogs, sticky floors, cheesy chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Dive Jazz & Blues Bar / Nanima Kitchen Café | 4.7523 | — | £10–20 | daily changing menu, chai tea, laksa |
| Haus On The HillWheelchair accessible | 4.5503 | 0.6 mi | — | sunday roast, craft beers and ales, sausage and mash |
| The Mucky Duck | 4.5823 | 0.6 mi | — | thai green curry, thai food, happy hour |
| East Street TapReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,233 | 0.8 mi | £1–30 | hot dogs, sticky floors, cheesy chips |
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