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A spread of Asian appetizers featuring glazed chicken wings garnished with cilantro, grilled satay skewers with sweet chili sauce, fresh spring rolls, and crispy fried rolls.

Thai tapas in Brighton for easy sharing and lighter bites

Dedicated afternoon tapas menu. Ideal with drinks or cocktails. Try several plates instead of one main dish.

Why tapas can be the right choice

More flavours in one visit

Small plates let you try a wider spread of dishes without overcommitting.

Easy with drinks and company

Tapas suits informal afternoons, shared tables and food alongside cocktails.

Different from lunch or dinner

The menu is built for tasting and sharing, not just shrinking the main course.

Small plates that let you taste more

Not every meal needs to begin with choosing one main dish. Our afternoon Thai tapas menu gives you a different way to eat, built around smaller plates that let you try several flavours across the table. That makes it a natural choice for sharing, lighter afternoon dining or an easy food stop with drinks or cocktails. At Sabai Thai, we still cook with the same care we bring to the rest of the menu, so the smaller format never feels like a lesser one. You can build a table with contrast in heat, texture and aroma, or keep things simple with a few familiar choices.

Slices of tender beef served in a rich Panang curry sauce with red bell peppers and fresh basil on a sizzling hot plate, accompanied by a side of white rice.
A spread of Asian appetizers featuring glazed chicken wings garnished with cilantro, grilled satay skewers with sweet chili sauce, fresh spring rolls, and crispy fried rolls.

Build a selection that suits the mood

Tapas works best when the dishes balance each other rather than all doing the same job. We can help you think about lighter and richer plates, vegetable and protein choices, and how much spice the table actually wants. A tapas meal at Sabai Thai also differs clearly from our main menu and lunch specials, because the portions are shaped for tasting and sharing rather than a single plated course. If you have dietary requirements, please tell us before you choose so we can guide the selection more usefully.

Frequently asked questions

How is Thai tapas different from the main menu?

The main difference is the style of eating. Tapas uses smaller plates so you can try several dishes in one sitting, while the main menu is built more around individual meals. That makes tapas especially useful for sharing, lighter dining and informal visits with drinks.

Is tapas only for groups?

Not at all. Sharing works well, but tapas can also suit two people who want variety or one diner who prefers lighter plates. The point is flexibility. You are not locked into one main dish, so it is easier to build the meal around appetite, timing and mood.

Can you help us choose a balanced table?

Yes. We can guide you towards a mix of textures, heat levels and vegetable or protein choices so the meal feels varied instead of repetitive. If anyone has dietary requirements, mention them before ordering and we can help shape a selection that works for everyone at the table.

A spread of Asian appetizers featuring glazed chicken wings garnished with cilantro, grilled satay skewers with sweet chili sauce, fresh spring rolls, and crispy fried rolls.

Book your tapas table and share more

Book online for Thai tapas and tell us if you want a lighter afternoon meal or help planning the table.

Contact us

Sabai Thai Brighton

165-169 Princes House, North Street,
Brighton,
BN1 1EA

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Monday closed
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Wednesday - 12:30-16:00, 17:00-21:30
Thursday - 12:30-16:00, 17:00-21:30
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Saturday- 12:30-21:30
Sunday- 12:30-16:00, 17:00-21:00

We are open every Bank Holiday Monday.

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