You would not be mistaken to think that Japan has arrived in Brighton as the Oki-Nami Japanese shop and restaurant aim to introduce the important aspects of Japanese life, with its long history and distinctive customs, to the locals. Hence the name that loosely translated means 'provider of all things' is so applicable to them.

For those who find Japanese cuisine to be something of a mystery, there isn't a better way to initiate one's self than by trying their otsumami or the Japanese tapas of cabbage, pork, salmon or shiitake mushroom dumplings dipped in sesame sauce. Apart from these miniature delights, the highly regarded sushi selection is served with nigiri, pairs of rice balls or maki, rolls of rice. The sashimi dishes include fresh slices of salmon, tuna, squid and seasonal fishes served with wasabi, soy and finely grated white radish.

If all else fails there is always the origami and green tea option, with lessons in sushi and calligraphy as side orders, all of which are likely to make you very hungry indeed.