The Bok Shop
3-4 East Street, Brighton, BN1 1HL
About
The Bok Shop is a small fried-chicken counter on East Street doing brined, buttermilk-fried chicken alongside a convincing vegan fried chicken made from oyster mushrooms, plus wings, burgers, and house-made hot sauces. It has been running since 2017 and has built a loyal following among people who want proper fried chicken without booking a table. Seating is limited and the format is quick service rather than a sit-down restaurant, so it suits a fast meal in the Lanes more than a leisurely dinner. Both the meat and vegan versions are treated as equally serious options rather than the vegan one being an afterthought.
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