Moshimo Brighton, Japanese & Sushi

Why you’ll love Moshimo

When it comes to sushi in Brighton there is only one real option for many of the city’s residents. Moshimo was Brighton’s first sushi conveyor belt restaurant, opened in 2000, and still is as innovative and fiercely independent today. It’s the premier Sushi and Japanese restaurant, and one of the city’s most popular eating destinations located in Bartholomew Square in the historic Brighton Lanes .

The Menu

Moshimo is multi award winning, ethical, sustainable, inventive and frankly delicious. The menu is full of temptation; classic sushi and plant based sushi, bentos, gyoza, udon, and the tempura is reportedly the lightest batter in the city. Choose from their Kozara small plates, again with excellent plant based options, or push the boat out and choose omakase for bigger groups. Add to that a drinks menu that is full of classic Japanese options and excellent cocktails, you have all the ingredients for a memorable dining experience. Great for dates, family gatherings, quick tasty lunches or decadent dinners. Everyone is welcome here.

From the eye-catching architecture and interiors to the sensational sushi dishes delivered by belt, eating at Moshimo is an immersive experience that offers an authentic taste of traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. Underpinning everything is an ethos of serving only the freshest fish and seasonal ingredients available, prepared on site with skill, and a passion for creating elegant dishes that are bold in their simplicity.

You can be served up amazing dishes from the kitchen and sushi station, or if you prefer to be more hands on then they have you covered. You can simply choose your own dishes from the revolving sushi belt or if you want to get more stuck in look for the regular sushi masterclasses or Brighton cookery classes. An everyday option is gathering your best people and booking a Temaki Party, which is basically like an Afternoon Tea but with platters of sushi instead of cakes! You’ll get as much guidance as you want or need from the friendly staff and there’s no judgement on what great shapes you make, whatever it looks like it will taste great!

Sustainable Champions

When it comes to sustainability and restaurants there are few restaurants that can claim to have had such a global effect than Moshimo. Ticking all the usual boxes was not enough for the team, and through their “Fish Love” campaign they have highlighted the dangers of over fishing at a European level. Started in 2009, the campaign has regularly hit the headlines through its revealing images of celebrities holding fish and seafood. Big stars such as Helena Bonham-Carter, Ben Kingsley, Gillian Anderson and Dame Judi Dench have been featured, all to raise awareness of destructive fishing practises. If you haven’t seen the images go to fishlove.co.uk.

Today sustainability remains at the heart of Moshimo – they’ll do the hard work for you by making the sustainable choices – all you need to do is turn up and you’ve made a sustainable dining choice. Their ever evolving efforts to reduce waste are great for the city, making it a great place to work and eat.

Style and Substance

The award winning Opticon building that houses Moshimo Brighton was designed to resemble a floating lantern. With sliding walls that resemble Japanese shoji paper walls that bring the outside in during the summer months. The Hiroba deck area outside is a gorgeous spot on those sunny days, stylish and comfortable with space for big groups or corners for more intimate catch ups. Being in the heart of The Lanes you can absorb the atmosphere, listen to the cheers from the Weddings that frequent the neighbouring Town Hall, all whilst eating fabulous and fresh Japanese cuisine.

Great Offers at Moshimo Brighton

Moshimo is a firm fixture in Brighton with many loyal fans who visit the restaurant on a regular basis. This loyalty is rewarded through the Moshimo Membership scheme. An annual membership costs £2 per month or £24 for the year – and for that you’ll receive 50% off your bill on Monday and Tuesday and Belt Plates for £2.90 midweel – with additional campaigns throughout the year too. It’s well worth the money. 

Please note the hot kitchen may close 30 minutes before closing if you’re arriving late please phone Moshimo Brighton ahead of your arrival to check!

Great Moshimo Vegan Challenge 2025

We joined a packed house at Moshimo for the return of the Great Moshimo Vegan Challenge, a one-off birthday special celebrating bold vegan creativity from Brighton’s independent restaurants.

Return of the Great Moshimo Vegan Challenge