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Sabai Thai Brighton Interior Dining Area - Sabai Thai Brighton, Brighton, East Sussex

Sabai Thai Brighton

4.5 (205)
£26 to £40
Thai
Princes House, Princes Place, 165-169 North Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EA

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Sabai Thai Brighton

4.5
£26 to £40
Thai
Brighton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Thai word ‘Sabai’ means “relaxed” — the perfect word to capture the spirit of this Brighton gem, where the city’s urban cool meets the charm and warmth of the Land of Smiles. Inspired by both Phuket’s laid-back beach bars and Bangkok’s most elegant dining spots, Sabai offers a slice of South East Asia right here in ‘London-on-Sea'. Popular with both locals and visitors (and a proud member of the Thai Select Award), our tranquil waterfall, tempting cocktails and warm welcome is paired with freshly cooked Thai classics and bold, spicy creations. From Pad Thai to fragrant curries, and embracing vegan and special diets within our menu, every dish is made to order with local produce where possible and authentic Thai spices where essential. Since everything is made to order, special requests are welcomed so please get in touch if we can help in any way with your needs and wishes. Come for the food…. Stay for the smiles… We hope to see you soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Sriprathum
  • Catering
    Catering available on request
  • Private party facilities
    Sabai Thai Elephant is a multiple-award-winning Thai restaurant, based in the busy and vibrant town of Brighton, close to the historic Royal Pavilion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Offer - 20% Off

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    🍽️ 20% Lunch Offer at Sabai Thai Brighton! Treat yourself to a delicious Thai lunch: 🕛 Sun–Fri: 12:30–3PM ✨ 20% off of the main menu Please note: • Offer excludes drinks • Offer excludes set menus
    Lunch Offer - 20% Off Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sabai Thai Brighton.

4.5

4.5
(205)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sabai Thai Brighton delights with "wonderful food" and "great customer service." It offers a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options, with dishes like pad thai and Khao Soi being highlights. Guests praise the "excellent service" and welcoming atmosphere, making it a "hidden gem" of Brighton worth revisiting.
205 Reviews
  1. Gabrielle

    Brighton1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Friendly staff. Nice room. Quick service. Thank you.
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Gabrielle Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that our special prawn dish did not meet your expectations. Our Wok Prawn Special is a dish that many of our regular customers enjoy, and we’re disappointed that you didn’t have the same experience. Had you let us know during your visit, we would have been more than happy to discuss your concerns and do our best to make things right, or recommend an alternative dish more suited to your taste. We also checked your bill and can confirm that your OpenTable discount was applied. We always want our guests to leave happy, and we would have appreciated the opportunity to address this while you were dining with us. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Kind regards, Gina & The Sabai Thai Team. 🙏🙏🙏

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  2. Jeffrey

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from staff from start to finish. Food was every bit as good as previous reviews. Quality and speed of service was exemplary. Will certainly use when next in Brighton.
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on October 31, 2026
    Dear Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Sabai Thai and that our team made you feel well looked after from start to finish. It’s lovely to know that the quality of our food and service lived up to your expectations. Your kind words mean a great deal to our whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Brighton and Sabai Thai on your next visit! Warm regards, Gina & The Sabai Thai Team ❤️🙏🙏🙏

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  3. Neelam

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a number of gluten free options. Thoroughly recommended

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  4. Natalia

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great customer service. Highly recommended!
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on October 13, 2026
    Dear Natalie Thank you so much for your kind words and your time. We are delighted you enjoyed our food and customer service. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sabai Thai soon. Kind regard, Gina and Sabai Thai team.

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  5. Ellen

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, it wasn’t too busy and was the perfect volume to chat. The staff were super attentive but not so much so that they felt a bother. I booked this place as it was said to be a hidden gem of Brighton and I was not disappointed!
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on October 13, 2026
    Hi Ellen Thank you so much for your very kind words. We delighted to hear that. We hope to have you back again soon. Kind regards, Gina and Sabai Thai team.

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  6. Koosha

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We been going there for a long time and every time it is as good as the previous time. The owner is so so nice and all ways making sure you are looked after. The food you can’t fault.  Seriously if you thinking going there. Take my advice go and enjoy yourself. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  7. Jackie

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal of pad thai, green curry and the new on the menu dish of Khao Soi. Id recommend trying it. Service was great and we were given plenty of time to choose and eat and enjoy ourselves

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  8. John Gold

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thai restaurant that i would definitely recommend. Great range of menu choices with perfect service. They also have a great selection of special one off items on the board. Highly recommended. My speciality was the Steak Penang, but there were others that looked almost as inviting. I really cannot understand why the restaurant didn't achieve a higher rating on OpenTable. Will definitely make a point of coming back the next time I visit Brighton.
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on September 3, 2026
    Hi John, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Sabai and appreciated our service, menu choices and specials. We’re especially happy to hear that our Steak Panang was your favourite! 🥰 It’s been very popular, so it’s lovely to know it stood out for you. Thank you also for your kind recommendation and for your comments about our OpenTable rating. Your support really means a lot to our whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sabai on your next visit to Brighton. ❤️ Warmest wishes, The Sabai Thai Team 🌿🇹🇭

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  9. Caroline

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant located in the centre of Brighton with great customer service and fabulous, delicious food. Well worth a visit.
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on July 29, 2026
    Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted you enjoyed our delicious food and the warm service from our team. It means a lot that you took the time to recommend us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sabai Thai again soon. Warm regards, Gina & the Sabai Thai Team 🌿🇹🇭🙏😘

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  10. David Gold

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great early dinner before a show…food was delicious, excellent staff too
    Sabai Thai BrightonResponded on July 29, 2026
    Hi David, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so pleased you chose to dine with us before your show and that you enjoyed the delicious food and excellent service. We hope you had a fantastic evening, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Sabai Thai again soon! Warm regards, Gina & the Sabai Thai Team 🌿🇹🇭🙏🥰😍🥳

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Sriprathum
  • Catering
    Catering available on request
  • Private party facilities
    Sabai Thai Elephant is a multiple-award-winning Thai restaurant, based in the busy and vibrant town of Brighton, close to the historic Royal Pavilion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sabai Thai Brighton feels relaxed and cozy, a calm, friendly spot with a tranquil waterfall and warm, welcoming service, great for intimate or pre‑theatre meals.

Yes, Sabai Thai Brighton is often chosen for special evenings, thanks to its calm, intimate vibe, tempting cocktails and many positive anniversary and Valentine visits.

Sabai Thai Brighton does welcome private parties, private parties are listed as part of the restaurant's offering.

Yes, Sabai Thai Brighton offers clearly labelled vegan (VE) and gluten-free (GF) options and welcomes special-diet requests.

Yes, Sabai welcomes special requests: the owner says everything is made to order and special requests are invited, and the menu and reviews show vegan and gluten‑free options.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate, though many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and celebrations.

Yes, Sabai Thai Brighton offers a lunch menu with a 'Special Deal' section, and reviewers praise an affordable set-lunch offer (noted as a Sunday–Friday lunch menu).

Sundays are a lovely choice, guests report spectacular Sunday-afternoon meals there, while Wednesday evenings are noted as a quieter, more intimate time.

Yes, guests report sitting outside at Sabai Thai Brighton, enjoying views of the Pavilion gardens.

Yes, Sabai Thai Brighton is family-friendly: the menu includes a dedicated Kids Menu, and reviewers describe staff tailoring meals for children and carefully handling a child's severe gluten allergy.

For a calmer visit try an early pre-theatre dinner or a midweek evening, reviewers call early evenings a great time and note Wednesday nights can be a little quiet, while weekend Saturdays can be busy.

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Sabai Thai Brighton

4.5
£26 to £40
Thai
Brighton

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
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