VEL South Indian Kitchen + Bar – South Indian Restaurant Brighton

About

VEL South Indian Kitchen + Bar stands as Brighton’s premier destination for authentic South Indian cuisine, specializing in traditional breakfast items and elaborate dosas. Located on St. Georges Road in Kemptown, this acclaimed restaurant serves an extensive menu featuring idli (steamed rice cakes), medu vada (crispy lentil donuts), and their famous four-foot-long dosas that have become a talking point among diners. The menu showcases regional favorites including idli sambar, filter coffee, and authentic preparations like mutton kotthu, chicken chettinad, and various biryanis. Ranked #39 among Brighton’s 1,065 restaurants on Tripadvisor, VEL has earned consistent praise for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian offerings at reasonable prices (£10-20 per person). The restaurant successfully combines traditional South Indian flavors with modern presentation, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options through multiple platforms, making authentic dishes like rasam, sambar, and mango lassi accessible throughout Brighton.