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Tookta's Cafe

30 Spring St, Brighton BN1 3EF, England
01273 748071
Ranked #3 of 425 restaurants in Brighton
4.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Cuisines: Thai
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Me and my boyfriend ate here a few weeks a go on a Friday night, didnt book a table but popped in, gave our number and went for a drink until they have is a call. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great service! Love seeing them cook too, authentic Thai experience! More

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Brighton, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Went there on a Saturday night without a booking and did not have any trouble getting a table. Food arrived quickly and every course was a delight - squid starter was some of the best I've ever eaten and both the curry and Pad Thai were wonderful. Cannot recommend the food enough. Decor was a little basic, but then it... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I was introduced to Tookta's cuisine a year ago. I had never set foot in a Thai restaurant before, Tookta's restaurant was the first. I certainly have tried other restaurants since then, but none of them gets anywhere close to her culinary magic. The appetizers are all homemade and fresh, which you can tell immediatly. Even prawn crackers, which I... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Bought takeaway twice and ate inside the restaurant twice too just to see what the reviews are all about. Service was friendly but there are times we could NOT get anyone to serve us when all staff are busy in the kitchen helping out. Menu choice is limited but all the basic thai dish are there. Upon ordering our dish,... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Having looked at trip advisor I thought I would try this place out. It's up a small side street that as a visitor would not normally have gone up there. The restaurant is small and very welcoming. The food was delicious, prawns were so fresh it was all absolutely great would definetly go bsvk More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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I love to visit tookta's and after seeing some recent poor reviews I felt the need to give my opinion. I stumbled upon this place by accident and what a wonderful find it was. Beautifully prepared Thai food, served in a lovely shabby chic decorated restaurant with such friendly, caring and welcoming staff. I organised a surprise Birthday at the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We had a weekend in Brighton and went to Tookta's based on Trip Advisor and our love of Thai food. I'll keep this short and sweet - it was great!! Very worthy of the TA accolades on here - food, service and music were all wonderful (the music was actually a highlight!). Value similarly superb! It's not a Michelin starred... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Very average food, I dont know what all the fuss is about with all the 5 star reviews, by far nowhere near the nicest Thai Ive ever eaten. Friendly staff, terrible music, below average food, poor decor, been there, done that, did not light my fire. More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Went for a meal last night.... All seemed well at first... Nice atmosphere, cosy little place and very friendly staff... We started with tempura which was pretty good, but when the main dishes came my prawn penang curry was so thick and rich (I assume with coconut milk) it was almost inedible... I managed to eat less than a quarter... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Due to the Trip advisor reviews and a bad experience at another Thai restaurant nearby , I really wanted to enjoy this little place. But I can't enthuse about the fod, the service was fine, nice and friendly, and happily given tap water with my meal. Went for the thai fish cakes, mmm not the best, almost the worst, dish... More

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