Cardamom - Indian Restaurant

Cardamom is an Indian restaurant on St James’s Street in Kemptown, Brighton, with a menu spanning curry-house favourites, regional dishes, grilled food, rice dishes and vegetarian sides. The cooking combines familiar British Indian choices with flavours and preparations associated with Punjabi, South Indian, Bengali, Nepalese, Rajasthani, Kerala and Hyderabadi traditions.

The menu is arranged for both eat-in meals and online ordering, with options ranging from small plates to substantial mains. Starters include onion bhaji, vegetable and meat samosas, pani puri, pakoras, chicken wings, seekh kebab and chicken tikka. Vegetarian diners are covered by dishes such as paneer, aubergine and vegetable preparations, while seafood appears in both starter and main-course sections.

Tandoori and barbecue dishes form a clear part of the restaurant’s style. Grilled choices include chicken tikka, paneer, lamb chops, king prawns, tandoori chicken and salmon, with mixed grill combinations bringing several cooked-to-order styles together. These dishes are served with salad and accompaniments such as mint sauce, with naan available alongside the main menu.

Curry options range from creamy and gently spiced dishes to preparations built around garlic, green chilli, fresh ginger, herbs and stronger chilli heat. Chicken, lamb, paneer, aubergine and seafood all feature across the curry menu. Fish dishes include Bangladeshi-style fish curry, sea bass curry and a king prawn dish with coconut cream, while the seafood selection can vary.

Biryani is another substantial choice, with chicken, lamb, vegetable and prawn versions served with raita. Side dishes include dal, Bombay potato, spinach with potato, spinach with paneer, cauliflower, chickpeas, mushrooms and aubergine. Rice, naan bread, fries and children's dishes extend the menu beyond curries and grills.

Cardamom suits diners looking for a broad Indian menu that can accommodate different preferences at the same table, from vegetarian sides and milder dishes to grilled meats, fish and hotter chilli-based curries. The Kemptown location places the restaurant among the food and nightlife businesses of St James’s Street, making it a practical choice for an Indian meal in this part of Brighton.