Vegan
Japanese
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
Vegan sushi bar, opened its brick and mortar venue in Jan 2017. Business is based on gift economy. Serves maki rolls including Thai sweet potato, beet and basil and hoisin mock duck. The sushi bar aims to raise awareness of ocean overfishing. Relocated from
8 Poole Valley, Coach Station. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-20:00.
Closed Mon-Tue.
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217 Reviews
First Review by abarai
marianogales90
Points +1003
Vegan campout - Edit
We tried happy maki in the festival vegan camp out and it was amazing. Very tasty the 2 options that we had.
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RachelJoseph
Points +123
Delicious sushi burritos - Edit
Really tasty, quick service. Wonderful flavours. Gift economy pricing.
Read morePros: Delicious , Fresh, Ethical
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Luapske82
Points +438
Best concept in the world! - Edit
The Gift economy. Read about it, and it makes you wonder why we didnt start with that kind of economy in the first place!
Read moreHappy Maki is fully vegan, socially and ethically as good as perfect, and food tastes great too! Never felt this good to pay for food as at Happy Maki!
I cannot comprehend in any way why there are people abusing the gift economy at Happy Maki, besided ppl who are really really poor.
Hopefully they can educate ppl about the gift economy some more, so it can grow more and more!
Pros: Fully Vegan, Gift economy, Social and ethical enterprise
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raiye
Points +804
Good food - Edit
Not the typical sushi but still nice
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michaelamareep
Points +310
Super tasty, lots of choices! - Edit
Awesome menu with a massive selection of choices, and everything I've tried has always been super tasty. Always tastes fresh and very reasonably priced. Big fan of the loaded tofu pockets.
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu, Super tasty, Reasonably priced
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elveg
Points +54
Great meal and concept - Edit
Very cool little vegan spot, with a great assortment of sushi ‘burrito’ rolls. They currently have a payment system in place which allows you to pay what you want for food and drink, which is unique. Really enjoyed the fully loaded roll, it was flavourful and substantial.
Read morePros: The ethics of the business, Great for a quick on the go meal , Yummy food and friendly staff
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TomTomLord
Points +245
Loved It - Edit
100% vegan options in a lovely setting, Happy Maki is run as a not for profit with all profits going towards planting trees and donating meals to children in need. Food was delicious - highly recommended the popcorn cauliflower with teriyaki.
Read morePros: All vegan options, Delicious food, Not for profit
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AliceBaker
Points +49
Wow! - Edit
So much choice, all GF, totally delicious!! I wish I lived here, I'd be in every week
Read morePros: Lots of meat subs if you like that, Unbelievable flavours, So much choice
Cons: Can't think of any??
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Skyzieboo
Points +3414
Really yummy but cant forget the controversy - Edit
I do feel conflicted about eating here after all the beef here a few years ago. But the bowl was super yummy and the idea of sushi burritos are really really cool. The miso sauce was AMAZING and i always love having mangos in my salad.
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jen-d
Points +73
Healthy and tasty - Edit
This is their second permanent place in Brighton. It’s bigger than their original venue and has a few more options. Really tasty poke bowls and the sushi ‘burrito’ wraps are really filling and a good ‘on the go’ option. Great for meat free alternatives too either things like mock duck and (very convincing) mock crab on the menu. No alcohol. More of a daytime than evening vibe.
Read morePros: Healthy , Tasty, Loads of options from a completely vegan menu
Cons: No booze
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JackMann
Points +59
Beyond friendly - Edit
Without a doubt some of the best vegan sushi we've ever had, we tried the duck and the cod, and both were great (but I'd say the cod was the best)
Read moreThe lady that served us was possibly the friendly person I've ever met, and it's safe to say we will be back because of it.
Pros: 100% vegan, Lots of options, Amazing staff
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SudeviG
Points +72
Generous, healthy, delicious, and saving the oceans! - Edit
I love, love, love Happy Maki. All their sushi burritos, bowls and smoothies are made fresh to order, which means to can ask certain ingredients not to be included. They’re very conscious of allergies too. The ingredients are fresh and healthy, and the portions are a good size, leaving you feeling nourished and satisfied. And it really all is so delicious!
Read moreMy favourites are the hoisin “duck” sushi burrito, the rainbow salad, the popcorn cauliflower with satay sauce, and a peanut fudge for desert. Free spring water on tap, still or sparkling!
Perhaps most importantly, Happy Maki is a non-profit that works on the gift economy and only charges you cost price for the meals. You have the option of paying more (or less) and any extra you pay goes towards saving the oceans. Plus, for every meal you buy, a tree is planted and a child is fed.
The downside to their generosity is that many people have been paying far too little for the meals, which means this non-profit restaurant is running on a deficit. Please consider donating more than the cost price if you go! The food and service it well worth it, and it would be so sad to see this place close down because people take advantage of Happy Maki’s generosity and good faith. Besides, the prices are great to begin with and the food is sooooo worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-08
Pros: Non-profit restaurant , Very friendly staff, Absolutely delicious vegan food!
Cons: No cons at all
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veganlondon
Points +396
Delicious and healthy vegan food at affordably prices - Edit
I love this place. This is a must visit if you are visiting Brighton.
Read moreThey do sushi burritos as well as rice bowls and poke bowls, all filled with scrumptious vegan food.
Very tasty indeed.
And the staff were really nice and helpful.
I just wish they had a branch in North London, then I'd probably eat there every day!
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Friendly staff, Affordable
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Happycolour
Points +228
You'll leave feeling like one happy chappy! - Edit
Always been a 'must visit' spot ever since I tasted the delights of happy maki sushi at a vegan fair once upon a time. Shared the rainbow roll and Caulipop - both amazing with incredible flavours. They have a huge selection available meaning you can easily visit this place multiple times and if a sushi burrito isn't your thing, you can try a sushi bowl. When paying, you have the option to pay cost price or donate more/pay less in line with their 'not for profit' concept.
Read morePros: Incredible flavours , Friendly staff, Good seating area
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KushalMalde
Points +159
Delightful - Edit
Great vegan sushi burrito! Superb selection of flavours - great concept re the "not for profit" so that people are given a base cost guide price and then can add their own mark up which is then donated to a good cause! Staff were really nice and friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating - outdoor seating was great to sit in when its sunny. Would highly recommend!
Read morePros: Amazing concept, Vegan sushi with great selection!, Lovely staff
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Bittle
Points +93
First restaurant that has moved me to tears - Edit
The bowls had generous portions. Also got the rainbow roll which was fantastic. Why isn’t this the way?
Read morePros: All vegan, Creative dishes , Friendly
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FrankieW
Points +2627
Actual sustainability - Edit
Transparency is key to this enterprise.
Read morePushing the visuals to explain/educate the true cost of running a restaurant.
The food is fresh and filling.
The sushi rolls (burritos) are a clever way to incorporate lots of delicious ingredients in a single piece of chomp.
Pros: Variety
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MadeleinePowley
Points +212
Went back for more! - Edit
Had the hoisin duck sushi roll and the cauliflower bites and both were delicious- even my omni friends tried some and loved it so much that we went back the next day and they bought some too!
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CordeliaBowers
Points +67
great! - Edit
really interesting variety of options! something for everyone at a great price😄helpful staff too
Read morePros: delicious , lots of choice, donates to charity
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NatashaPowlett
Points +31
Delicious - Edit
Had the sushi rolls, looked at it and thought hmm maybe I'll still be hungry, definitely mistaken. Friendly staff.
Read moreTasty food
Clean establishment
Pros: Lots of options, Good price point
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AndrewBarnes
Points +83
Fast healthy food - Edit
Great range of options and can get hot food as well as the wraps
Read moreCannot fault the prices
Pros: All vegan , Charitable
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LizzieMcAllister
Points +42
Favourite place in Brighton - Edit
I love Happy Maki. I always make a point of going whenever I’m in Brighton - it’s quick, filling and wallet-friendly. Make sure you get a side of cauliflower wings!
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ingridbuba
Points +356
It’s unbelievably good! - Edit
It’s so nice to have healthy food places! We had dif sushi bowls and rainbow sushi roll, all were outstanding in taste and presentation, it’s just all the vibrant colors! Def new favourite in my top 3 places in Brighton! Off topic but very comfy toilet seat 😂
Read morePros: Fair pricing, Quick service, Still and sparking on tap
Cons: Warm items could be hotter, mine were luke warm
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NikiAlbon
Points +242
Happy me! - Edit
This is easily my top 3 vegan fast food experiences ever.
Read moreThe portions are generous and -most importantly - delicious.
I had the loaded tofu pockets (which were YUMMY) and the Sweet Chilli Chik roll - so so tasty.
The vibe is bright and airy and clean, and the customers are from every walk of life.
I love reading the mission statement and story of the “not for personal profit” brand - and the decor was lovely.
Such a positive experience!
Pros: Purely vegan, Generous portions, Amazing food
Cons: Ordering could have been a bit quicker
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joomsy
Points +287
SO Delicious - Edit
Best food I had in Brighton!
Read moreOmg. The food here is so delicious. Cooked so beautifully. I had rainbow sushi roll and cauliflower pops. Filling was so good and delicious batter on cauliflower.
Lovely decor and still and sparkling water on tap. I wish I lived in Brighton so I could come here all the time! Thank you! 🙏
Pros: All vegan, Ethical, Lovely staff
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shaunaflannigan
Points +685
I am in heaven! - Edit
Sooooooo good!! I don’t usually like Sushi but I thought to tried their vegan sushi…. OMG they’re much BETTER than non-vegan sushi!
Read morePros: Pure vegan, Friendly staffs, Cheaper when eat out
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SianWilliams
Points +153
Best sushi bowl ever - Edit
I was blown away by the food here. So tasty! And bonus, it wasn’t all cold like sometimes these bowls can be. Warm rice and potatoes, delicious blend of flavours.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Free still and sparkly water on tap, Pay what price you like
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