Brighton’s Thai restaurants are spread right across the city, from The Lanes and Preston Street through to Kemptown and Hove, with everything from national chains to small independent kitchens. Here are eight worth seeking out.

Giggling Squid’s Brighton branch serves Market Street in The Lanes, part of a Brighton-born chain that’s grown into a nationwide name while keeping its original south-coast roots.

A 4.5-star average across 1,678 reviews reflects consistent quality on a menu of curries, stir-fries and small plates built for sharing.

Giggling Squid — 11 Market St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HH, UK | gigglingsquid.com

Sabai Thai serves Prince’s Place just off North Street, a full Thai menu covering curries, noodles and stir-fries in the heart of the city centre.

A 4.4-star average across 751 reviews makes it a dependable, well-located choice for anyone exploring this part of Brighton.

Sabai Thai — 165-169 Prince’s House, Prince’s Place,Off, North St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EA, UK | sabaibrighton.co.uk

Siam Siam Thai Restaurant has served Preston Street for years, a traditional Thai menu covering the classics alongside the strip’s Chinese and Japanese neighbours.

A 4.4-star average across 727 reviews reflects a long-standing, well-regarded presence on one of the city’s busiest restaurant streets.

Siam Siam — 74 Preston St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 2HG, UK | siamsiambrighton.com

Sawadee Thai Restaurant serves St James’s Street in Kemptown, bringing a full Thai menu to this independent-minded part of the city.

A 4.5-star average across 553 reviews makes it a solid local choice alongside Kemptown’s other independent restaurants and bars.

Sawadee Thai — 87 St James’s St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TP, UK | sawadeebrighton.co.uk

Chilli Hove serves Church Road with a full Thai menu, giving the Hove side of the city its own dedicated Thai restaurant away from the Brighton-centre cluster.

A 4.5-star average across 503 reviews reflects a solidly-regarded local option for this part of the city.

Chilli Hove — 8 Church Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2FL, UK | chillirestaurants.com

Thai Spice Restaurant sits on Boyce’s Street, just back from the seafront near the old West Pier, a smaller independent Thai kitchen in a quieter corner of the city centre.

A 4.6-star average across 373 reviews makes it a well-regarded find for anyone exploring the streets just off the promenade.

Thai Spice — 13 Boyce’s St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AN, UK | thaispice-brighton.com

Tookta’s Thai Food serves Spring Street near Seven Dials, a smaller, personal-feeling Thai kitchen away from the main restaurant strips.

A 4.8-star average across 353 reviews reflects a strong local reputation for home-style Thai cooking in this residential corner of the city.

Tookta’s Thai Food — 30 Spring St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3EF, UK | tooktathaifood.co.uk

Suriya’s Thai Kitchen serves St George’s Road in Kemptown, a small, independently-run Thai restaurant in the same village-like stretch as several of the area’s other independent restaurants.

A 4.8-star average across 340 reviews makes it one of the best-reviewed Thai restaurants in this guide, with a loyal following in this part of the city.

Suriya’s Thai Kitchen — 77 St George’s Rd, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1EF, UK | suriyasthaikitchen.com