VEL Brighton is an Indian restaurant at 51 St George’s Road in Kemptown. It specialises in South Indian cooking, presenting the region’s rice, lentil, curry and griddle traditions in a relaxed neighbourhood dining room.
Dosas are a central attraction, pairing crisp fermented pancakes with fillings, chutneys and sambar. Idli and vada bring contrasting steamed and fried textures, while kothu parotta turns chopped layered bread into a substantial, spice-led dish.
Curries and dum biryani broaden the menu beyond the best-known South Indian snacks, with meat, seafood and vegetable choices available. Vegetarian and vegan options are an important part of the selection, and the team uses fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers where possible.
A full bar includes Indian beer and rum alongside other drinks, and the restaurant also provides takeaway and delivery. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should check the current menu and confirm ingredients and preparation before ordering.
Address: 51 St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1EF, England
Vel South Indian Kitchen + Bar Menu
Get Greened
Green
Cucumber, Onion, Carrot, Tomato and lettuce
Spikey Green
Tomato, Onion, Cucumber Capsicum, Green Chilli, Spiked with Special Spices (Sss…)
Get Warmed
Pepper Rasam
Traditional South Indian sour & spicy soup with diced fresh tomatoes & tamarind juice
Chettinadu Chicken Soup
Traditional Spicy South Indian chicken soup
Get Tempted
Plain Appalam (Papadam)
Masala Appalam (Papadam)
Masala Chips
Finely grated potato deep fried dusted with special Vel spices
Plain Chips
Vegetarian Samosa
G – Contains GlutenFried Pastry with a savoury filling of spiced potatoes, onions, pe…
Methu Vadai
Deep fried lentil doughnut containing onions, green chillies and pepper corns served …
Sambar Vadai
Medhu vadai soaked in sambar (thick traditional South Indian lentil stew)
Gobi 65
Chilli Gobi
G – Contains GlutenCauliflower marinated in Indian spices & pan cooked with chillies,…
Gobi Manchurian
G – Contains GlutenCauliflower balls marinated in Indian & Chinese spices, dipped in …
Mushroom Manchurian
G – Contains Gluten , Ve Mushroom balls marinated in Indian and Chinese spices, dipp…
Mushroom Pepper Fry
Mushroom pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices
Chilli Paneer
D – Contains DairyDiced cottage cheese marinated in an authentic South Indian chillie…
Paneer 65
D – Contains Dairy
Bajji
G – Contains GlutenChoice of Onion / Chilli/ Green plantain / Potato marinated in spe…
Egg Podimas – (NV)
Chicken 65 – (NV)
Chicken Lollipop – (NV)
G – Contains GlutenMarinated chicken leg pieces pan cooked in Indian spices
Chicken Pepper Fry – (NV)
Boneless chicken pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices
Chicken Chukka – (NV)
Boneless marinated chicken pieces pan cooked with onions, green chillies and ginger
Chilli Chicken – (NV)
G – Contains GlutenBoneless marinated chicken pieces pan cooked with chillies, pepper…
Dragon Chicken – (NV)
Chicken strips marinated, fried and sauteed in a spicy and tangy sauce
Mutton Chukka – (NV)
Boneless marinated mutton pieces pan cooked with onions, green chillies and ginger
Mutton Madras Masala – (NV)
Boneless mutton pieces pan cooked with traditional South Indian spices and gravy
Mutton Pepper Fry – (NV)
Boneless mutton pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices
Mutton Samosa – (NV)
Fried Pastry with a savoury filling of spiced mutton, onions, peas, served with tamar…
Prawn 65 – (NV)
Prawn Chukka – (NV)
Prawns pan cooked with onions, green chillies and ginger
Chilli Prawn – (NV)
G – Contains GlutenPrawns pan cooked with chillies, peppers, onions & curry leaves
Vanjiram Fish Chukka (King Fish) – (NV)
Vanjiram Tawa Fish (King Fish) – (NV)
King fish steak marinated in a South Indian spice mix and slow cooked on griddle
Chilli Fish
Madurai Masala (Fish) – (NV)
Panga fish fillet slow cooked on griddle with traditional special Madurai (Popular So…
Get Fired
Paneer Tikka
D – Contains Dairy . Chunks of cottage cheese marinated in special herbs, spices & gr…
Chicken Tikka – (NV)
D – Contains DairyBoneless chicken marinated in special herbs, spices & grilled in a …
Tandoor Chicken (Half) – (NV)
D – Contains DairyChicken pieces marinated in seasoned yoghurt, special herbs & grill…
Tandoor Chicken (Full) – (NV)
D – Contains DairyChicken pieces marinated in seasoned yoghurt, special herbs & grill…
Tandoor Fish (Whole Pomfret) – (NV)
D – Contains DairyWhole Pomfret fish (has bones in the centre) marinated in seasoned …
Feed The Tribe
2 Samosa,2 Onion Bajji,2 Vaalakai Bajji, 6 Paneer 65
V (Serves – 2)G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy
2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Tandoor Chicken, 2 Tandoor Prawns, 1 Seekh Kebab
NV (Serves -2)G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy
Keep Calm Curry On
Goes well with Rice / Naan / Parotta / Pulkha / Thosai (Dosa)
Tiffin Sambar – (V)
Traditional thick South Indian vegetarian lentil stew made with tamarind and spices
Poondu (Garlic) Curry – (V)
MildTangy & spicy South Indian stew made with tamarind, whole garlic & spices
Channa Masala – (V)
Chickpeas cooked in traditional Indian spices
Mixed Veg Curry – (V)
MildBoiled mixed vegetables cooked with onion paste & Indian spices
Mushroom Curry – (V)
MildFreshly chopped mushrooms cooked with onion tomato paste, spices & herbs.
Bindi (Okra) Masala
Mild, Popular Indian dish made with Chopped okra, onion, tomatoes and spices
Aloo Palak (Potato + Spinach) Curry – (V)
D – Contains DairySpinach and Potatoes simmered in spices
Aloo Gobi (Potato + Cauliflower) Curry – (V)
Mild
Dal Palak (Spinach) Curry – (V)
Lentils and Spinach simmered in spices
Dal Curry – (V)
Lentils cooked in a traditional Indian style
Dal Tarka – (V)
Lentils cooked in a traditional Indian style tempered with oil fried spices and herbs
Paneer Butter Masala – (V)
D – Contains DairyCottage cheese cooked with Indian spices and cooked in a creamy but…
Paneer Mutter (Green Peas) Masala – (V)
Mild.D – Contains Dairy : Garden peas and cottage cheese cooked in a traditional Ind…
Shahi Paneer – (V)
D – Contains DairyCreamy gravy made with cottage cheese, cream, tomatoes and Indian s…
Egg Varutha Curry – (NV)
Mild,Boiled Egg in an onion and tomato based spicy sauce
Chicken Tikka Masala – (NV)
D – Contains Dairy,Chicken marinated in yoghurt and Indian spices and cooked in a spi…
Butter Chicken – (NV)
D – Contains Dairy,Chicken cooked in a creamy butter sauce
Pepper Chicken Curry -(NV)
Normal,Boneless chicken pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs & spices
Chettinadu Chicken Curry – (NV)
Normal Spicy chicken curry made in Chettinadu style
Chettinadu Mutton Curry – (NV)
Normal Spicy mutton curry made in Chettinadu style
Mutton Pepper Curry – (NV)
Hot Boneless mutton pieces cooked in black pepper with Indian herbs and spices
Chettinadu Fish Curry – (NV)
Hot King fish curry made in Chettinadu style
Fish Moilee (Kerala Style) – (NV)
King fish is cooked in a coconut milk-based gravy
Chettinadu Prawn Curry – (NV)
Chicken Korma
Get Vowed
Palak Paneer (DN)
cooked in a tangy spinach curry
Palak Chicken (DN)
cooked in a tangy spinach curry
Palak Mutton (DN)
cooked in a tangy spinach curry
Palak Prawn (DN)
cooked in a tangy spinach curry
Kadai Paneer (DN)
Mildcooked with tomatoes-onions-bell peppers and blend of Indian spices
Kadai Chicken (DN)
Mildcooked with tomatoes-onions-bell peppers and blend of Indian spices
Kadai Mutton (DN)
Mildcooked with tomatoes-onions-bell peppers and blend of Indian spices
Kadai Prawn (DN)
Mildcooked with tomatoes-onions-bell peppers and blend of Indian spices
Madras Paneer (DN)
Normalcooked with authentic south Indian traditional curry recipe made with red chilli powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric
Madras Chicken (DN)
Normalcooked with authentic south Indian traditional curry recipe made with red chilli powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric
Madras Mutton (DN)
Normalcooked with authentic south Indian traditional curry recipe made with red chilli powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric
Madras Prawn (DN)
Normalcooked with authentic south Indian traditional curry recipe made with red chilli powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric
Vindaloo Paneer (DN)
Hotcooked with a spicy paste blend of chillies with turmeric, cumin, coriander and authentic spices, a heady mix that is truly delicious, but only for those who like it hot.
Vindaloo Chicken (DN)
Hotcooked with a spicy paste blend of chillies with turmeric, cumin, coriander and authentic spices, a heady mix that is truly delicious, but only for those who like it hot.
Vindaloo Mutton (DN)
Hotcooked with a spicy paste blend of chillies with turmeric, cumin, coriander and authentic spices, a heady mix that is truly delicious, but only for those who like it hot.
Vindaloo Prawn (DN)
Hotcooked with a spicy paste blend of chillies with turmeric, cumin, coriander and authentic spices, a heady mix that is truly delicious, but only for those who like it hot.
Get Griddled
Plain Dosai (G) (Ve)
G – Contains Gluten
Rava Dosai (G) (Ve)
G – Contains Gluten
Oothappam (G) (Ve)
G – Contains Gluten
Paper Roast (G) (Ve)
G – Contains Gluten
Ghee Roast (G) (D)
G – Contains Gluten ,D – Contains Dairy
Kids Dosai (only for kids)
G – Contains Gluten
Kal Dosai (G)
G – Contains Gluten
Paneer Masala Dosai (G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy
Mysore Masala Dosai (G)
G – Contains Gluten
VELs Special Oothappam
G – Contains Gluten
Chennai Super Kings Dosai(G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy
Prawn Masala Dosai (G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy
Gluten Free Dosai
Get Steamed
Plain Idly (Ve)
Idly Vadai (Ve)
Sambar Idly (Ve)
D – Contains Dairy
Chilli Fried Idly (Ve)(G)
Get Puffed
Channa Bhatura
Poori Masala
Popular South Indian breakfast deep fried soft golden puffy bread made with unleavene…
Get Grained
Plain Pure Premium Basmati rice
Boiled pure Basmati rice
Veg Fried Rice (G)(Ve)
Boiled Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion raitha
Mushroom Fried Rice (G)(Ve)
Boiled Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion raitha
Egg Fried Rice (G)
Boiled Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion raitha
Paneer Fried Rice(G)(D)
Boiled Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion raitha
Chicken Fried Rice (G)
Boiled Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion raitha
Lemon Rice (N)(Ve)
Cooked Basmati rice flavoured with lemon juice & seasoned traditional South Indian st…
Tamarind Rice (GN)(Ve)
Cooked Basmati rice flavoured with tamarind puree & seasoned traditional South Indian…
Coconut Rice
Cooked Basmati rice mixed with grated coconut & seasoned traditional South Indian sty…
Pulao Rice (D)
Cooked Flavoured Basmati rice pan cooked with cumin, Indian spices, served with Onion…
Curd Rice (D)
Cooked Basmati rice prepared in a seasoned traditional South Indian yoghurt mix
Get Dumed
Veg Biryani (D)(N)
D – Contains Dairy
Chicken Biryani (D)(N)
D – Contains Dairy
Mutton Biryani (D)(N)
D – Contains Dairy
Prawn Biryani (D)(N)
D – Contains Dairy
Vels Special Biryani
Mix of 2 pieces of Chicken,Mutton and Prawn
Get Rolled
Plain Parotta (G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains Dairy.Layered flatbread, originating from the Indian …
Veechu (Thin spread Parotta) (G)(D)
G – Contains Gluten D – Contains Dairy.Thin spread parotta
Egg Veechu (G)(D)
G – Contains Gluten,D – Contains Dairy,Thin spread parotta
Veg Kothu (Chopped Parotta) (G)(D)(N)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains DairyFinely chopped parotta mixed with fried onions, …
Egg Kothu(G)(D)(N)
G – Contains Gluten D – Contains Dairy.Finely chopped parotta mixed with fried onions…
Chicken Kothu (G)(D)(N)
G – Contains Gluten D – Contains Dairy.Finely chopped parotta mixed with fried onions…
Mutton Kothu (G)(D)(N)
G – Contains Gluten D – Contains Dairy,Finely chopped parotta mixed with fried onions…
Get Flattened
Pulkha (G)(Ve)
G – Contains GlutenVery Soft flatbread made with wheat flour, warmed on griddle and s…
Plain Naan (G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains DairyClay oven baked large soft flat bread
Butter Naan (G)(D)
G – Contains GlutenD – Contains DairyClay oven baked large soft flat bread
Garlic Naan (G)(D)
G – Contains Gluten D – Contains Dairy,Clay oven baked large soft flat bread
Peshwari naan (G)(D)(N)
G – Contains Gluten,D – Contains Dairy,Clay oven baked large soft flat bread
Get Tangled
Veg Noodles (G)
G – Contains Gluten
Chicken Noodles (G)
G – Contains Gluten
Schezwan Veg Noodles (G)
G – Contains Gluten
Schezwan Chicken Noodles (G)
G – Contains Gluten
Dessert
Payasam
Kesari
Gulab Jamuns (2Pcs)
Coffee and Chaya
Masala Chaya
Traditional South Indian Village Tea