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Pompoko

Church Street, Brighton, England
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Ranked #70 of 566 restaurants in Brighton
Cuisines: Japanese
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We ended up here after reading some poor reviews of another dumpling place in town but really having a craving! As advertised it's kind of a cafe-restaurant-takeaway. It looked busy when we arrived but the staff directed us to seats upstairs. It's a cosy place with some sharing of tables with other groups if needed. There is no music or... More

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See 3 more reviews by Gem_and_Neil for Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Space is tight here and you may have to queue to be seated and feel pressurised to move on when you've finished your meal, but everything I've eaten here has been absolutely delicious and such good value that you know you're going for the food and not the ambience. The rice bowls are yummy as are the soups. Will keep... More

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See 2 more reviews by Sarah C for Brighton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Stepping inside you could be in the Far East. This cafe resembles the cheap city eating establishments of the orient. The two oriental women are hard working and polite and the food is simple and tasty. This cafe is full of (oriental) character and about as far removed from the sterile fast food establishments that Brighton is full of.

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Brighton, England
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We go to Pompoko all the time. It's always full of young Japanese people, the food is always hot, fresh and very very tasty. And yes, it's also really really cheap! Don't foget to order the dumplings and wonderful miso soup to go along with your main course!

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See 2 more reviews by Stylusman for Brighton
Brighton
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25 reviews 25 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

My friend to me here before a visit to a comedy show. Didn't fancy doing a restaurant and were short for time. The dishes were varied and was pleased with the standard and speed of the order. We had our beers as well which was convenient and a somewhat cheaper option. It doesnt have the best atmosphere but it is... More

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See 17 more reviews by Stevie M for Brighton
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Enjoyed the first couple of visits due to it being cheap and cheerful but had a bad experience where both me and my partner were ill after both having a chicken dish. This unfortunately has put us off going back!

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See 4 more reviews by Jenn_And_Ry for Brighton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

Looks like a cafe from the outside, and you do feel like you are not in a restaurant but in someone s house but the food was amazing. With 2 children 4 and 6 with us as well, we were all happy. Would highly recommend this to anyone who is here. Seek it out! !

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Sussex
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We eat here regularly and recently stopped back after a trip to Japan. The food is excellent, served quickly and is inexpensive. There is a wide range of things on the menu for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

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See 2 more reviews by PJice9 for Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Attracts a lot of students because it's cheap but even oldies like me go. For a well-balanced meal probably not the best choice in the world, but interesting tastes and you can bring a bottle in with you (corkage to pay) and cutlery limited, but hey good to practise with your chopsticks. Don't get caught out - don't accept cards,... More

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See 22 more reviews by Gillian T for Brighton
London, England, United Kingdom
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51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Yesterday, my girlfriend and I visited this place on the recommendation of Trip Advisor. The place is very cosy therefore gets busy quickly mainly with young people/students. We had to wait few minutes but then we got a table. We had 3 starters which included Prawns Tempura, Ebi Fried and Gyoza. Although the Prawns were juicy and succulent they didn’t... More

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