Namo

Bookie Mitchell, the Thai-born chef behind the popular Namo Eats kitchen in the Eagle pub, has taken things to the next level with this smart standalone restaurant that feels a cut above your average high street Thai without ever tipping into formality. The menu draws largely on Mitchell's Northern Thai roots and uses local Sussex produce where possible. Portions are generous, the prices are reasonable (dishes are all under £20), and it's the kind of place where you'll struggle to order badly. Don't miss the deeply comforting claypot rice or the sparky Laotian salad, layered with texture. A warm atmosphere and well-executed twists on classic cocktails round things out wonderfully.