FUMI Restaurant

FUMI is a Japanese-inspired restaurant on Circus Street, serving sushi, sake, ramen and omakase alongside a seasonal approach to dining. The cooking is shaped by what is fresh and appealing at the time, giving the menu a sense of movement rather than a fixed, year-round formula.

The restaurant describes its food as simple and produce-led, with ingredients sourced from small local suppliers. Fish, meat and other produce are selected with attention to seasonality, while the cooking aims to keep flavours clear and the overall experience unhurried. That approach suits diners looking for a considered meal built around Japanese flavours without a rushed service style.

FUMI presents itself as a slow restaurant in a fast-moving city. Its atmosphere brings together food, service and interiors in a calm, harmonious setting, with the restaurant intended as a place for meals that feel sociable as well as restorative. The Circus Street location sits within the centre of Brighton, in an area associated with the site of a former market, giving the venue a connection to the neighbourhood around it.

Drinks are part of the experience, with wines selected from small producers, many working organically or with minimal intervention. Sake also features among the restaurant’s Japanese drinks offering, providing a natural match for the sushi and other menu choices. The combination makes FUMI suitable for a relaxed lunch, an evening meal, or a longer occasion centred on shared food and conversation.

Omakase is offered as a dedicated experience for diners interested in a more guided Japanese meal. FUMI also runs sushi classes, Japanese afternoon tea and other scheduled events, including Tokyo jazz nights, giving the restaurant a programme that extends beyond its regular lunch and dinner menus. These options make it relevant to both food-focused visits and social occasions.

FUMI works well for diners who enjoy seasonal cooking, Japanese-inspired dishes and a measured restaurant atmosphere. The menu’s changing, ingredient-led character means the appeal lies in the overall style of dining rather than in a single permanent signature dish. Table reservations, gift vouchers and event bookings are available through the restaurant.