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Sabai Thai Gastrobar

4.4 (186)
£26 to £40
Thai
165-169 Princes House, Princes Place, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EA

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
The Thai word ‘Sabai’ translates simply as ‘relaxed’, the perfect description of this Brighton gastrobar where the urban cool of London on Sea is matched to the ethnic charm of the Land of Smiles. Bringing a taste of Phuket’s beach bars and Bangkok’s most upmarket restaurants to the UK, Sabai is all about chilling out, South East Asian style – a fact which is patently clear from the silk floor cushions, cocktail menu and warm, smiling welcome. The deep red and dark wood, gold and green interior is as beautiful as Sabai’s freshly cooked, authentic food, MSG free and made using local ingredients where possible and imported Thai herbs and spices where essential. Because everything is made to order, special requests are welcomed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Parking details
    Some street parking is available free from 6pm very close to Sabai. Call for further details.NCP car park a short walk away.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop and taxi rank around the corner
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 186 people are saying

Sabai Thai Gastrobar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

186 Reviews
  1. CarlS

    Hertfordshire17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Thai food I have had in the UK!!! The owners and staff should be very proud!!

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  2. Mooster67

    West Sussex9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent authentic Thai meal and experience with the best service in town. Thanks Sabai!

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  3. Keithl

    London7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 29, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service. Friendly staff who were very accommodating. Food flavours good. Overall quite reasonable value

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  4. Notnormallyfussy

    Bristol11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant setting. Staff were attentive and friendly. Unfortunately it was a bit cold but we were by the door. Good vegetarian selection, pretty big portions and we all enjoyed our meals (table of 6).

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  5. jamesm

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always ear at the Sabai when we visit Brighton. The food is excellent and the staff are lovely, would definitely recommend.

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  6. JohnW

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent - tasty and flavoursome. The ambiance was excellent and service were prompt and heartwarming. What a great place for a staff party.

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  7. DavidG

    London50 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasant meal but restaraunt was over busy so not a relaxing experience.

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  8. NickA

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunningly tasty food with great service and ambiance. Served us promptly before an early gig . Would highly recommend !

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  9. zoet

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and our pre booked table was waiting for us. The staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere tranquil and relaxing, even when it became busy. The food was out of this world and great value for money. This is our new favourite Thai restaurant.

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  10. Fredy VIP

    Hamburg82 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 5, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Das Restaurant braucht dringend eine Renovierung und vielleicht sich einen richtigen Koch. Alles schmeckte beliebig und ohne Gewürz und das bei einem Thai. Nur der nette Service rettete die Punkte.

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165-169 Princes House, Princes Place, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Some street parking is available free from 6pm very close to Sabai. Call for further details.NCP car park a short walk away.
  • Public transit
    Bus stop and taxi rank around the corner
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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