Namo Eat

The story

Namo Eat delivers bold Thai cuisine to Brighton’s Gloucester Road

Roots and technique

Namo Eat brings bold Thai cooking to a relaxed pub setting on Gloucester Road in Brighton. Recognised as a Local Gem in The Good Food Guide, the kitchen is guided by founder Bookie, who grew up in Lampang, northern Thailand. She translates her grandmother’s traditional methods into a modern Thai kitchen that prioritises freshness and precise flavour balance. Her approach avoids heavy sauces, relying instead on careful herb marination and controlled wok heat to build depth.

Signature plates

Diners consistently order the khao soi, which layers free range chicken thighs in a vivid coconut curry before topping it with crispy egg noodles and pickled cabbage. The pad thai ruammit provides a richer alternative, combining king prawns, tofu, preserved turnip, and crushed peanuts in a sharp lime dressing. Smaller plates like the kangpong hom showcase the menu’s playful texture, pairing deep fried onions with red curry paste and a cooling cucumber dip. Every dish maintains a direct relationship between its core ingredients and the final seasoning.

The pub setting

Guests order at the bar and secure a back booth once they find a seat inside The Eagle. Friday and Saturday operate as walk in sessions, while Monday through Thursday accept reservations for lunch and dinner shifts. An all female kitchen crew moves efficiently through orders, keeping turnover steady during peak hours. Staff readily pack leftovers into compostable containers, reflecting the generous portion sizes standard across northern Thai cuisine.