This restaurant is managed by the same people behind Shere Khan's at Star City. Though the ambiance…read morehere is more upscale, the food falls short compared to their sister restaurant. The desserts, in particular, are disappointing--my tiramisu lacked depth and had a gross refrigerator taste. The service is average at best. It takes forever for anyone to take your order, and there is zero follow up throughout the meal. If you're looking for great social media pictures, Tipu Sultan fits the bill. However, for truly fresh food with complex flavors, Shere Khan's is where it's at.

Has to be one of the best in Birmingham parking is a little terrible so we had to park down the…read moreroad. Food is good great service.

Well this all started with a bit of a dilemma here, our favourite curry provider in northfield…read morehappens to be take away only so we thought we'd venture onto the high street and try Omar's after receiving a pretty good takeaway from them previously. Why did we wait so long? The decor insode is flush with blue and purple soft lighting and drapes, the waiters were very polite and straight on hand to help with your every need. The menu, well, we'd promised it was a quick bite but starters, mains sides and a forced down desert argued with that one (doggie bags for the left over mains were a life saver!). A range of unusual chefs specials suitable for both veggies and meat eaters alongside the standard brummie curry choices (dopiaza, rogan josh, tikka, bhuna etc...) meant we needed an extra 10 minutes to narrow it down from one of everything on the menu to what we actually wanted! As a sample menu example my choices consisted of: poppadums with mango chutney, mint yoghurt, lime pickle and tomato chilli mixed tikka starter for one Keema meatball curry with extra green chillies (just wow!) garlic pilau rice cheese and chilli naan and a pistachio kulfi to finish (only because we could, there was no room left at this point!) Cobra and Tiger beers were readily available alongside a small selection of spirits. A repeat trip may well be needed to sample the mango lassi here (I'm sure there will be no complaints if the rest of the experience is as good as this vist was)

Best Indian food in the Midlands. Attentive, friendly staff and unrivaled atmosphere in this small,…read morestylish restaurant.

I am used to the kind of Indian restaurant where the decor is rather dated - all dark red with…read moreflocked wallpaper and chintz, tropical fish in tanks and the like - so the Spice Exchange came as a very pleasant surprise when I first visited. The decor is modern and vibrant, and the food is fresh and fabulous! The staff are polite and attentive, and able to accommodate requests - for example if you are tentative about a more spicy dish they will take the edge off it with some yogurt. Again having tasted pre-prepared Indian cuisine for many years I was somewhat surprised to taste the range of fresh spices and flavours - a real eye-opener! Over the years I've been many, many times to the Spice Exchange and have never been disappointed. It is the kind of place that you return to time and time again for a reassuringly good meal, but it is also the type of place you are happy to take visiting friends to to 'show off' something a bit different.

I have been going to Spice Exchange for more years now than I care to remember. Located in…read moreCotteridge (which unfortunately I think has a dirth of good indian restaurants) this is a great restaurant. It was probably one of the first smarter Indian restaurants in the city. The food is fresh, interesting and really good and the staff, some of whom have been there for a long time, are friendly and efficient. The best dish they do is the chilli fish - more Indian restaurants do fish now but when they first started, many didn't and this was really unusual dish for its smokey flavours. They also do fantastic tarka dall. We have taken many friends here and I can honestly say that not a single one has been disappointed. After many years of trying the other disappointing restaurants in Cotteridge/Stirchley for takeaways, we have finally decided it just isn't worth it and now have takeaways from here as well even if they are slightly more expensive. You can't compromise on quality!

I don't eat halal food but this has never stopped me from dining at halal restaurants with friends…read morewho do. Generally, most of these restaurants have catered well for vegetarians so I've just opted for that. However, Lahore Karahi disappointed me. It's more of a fast-food diner than restaurant. And that isn't just a reflection of their tacky decor but also the greasy fast food that is ready in minutes. And their menu has little to offer vegetarians other than chips, which are actually thin, greasy fries. Don't expect comfortable seating. The chairs are plastic and tables have seen better days. Although the restaurant seems to be doing well considering its open all hours (or at least whenever I've passed!) and it's usually bustling with diners. However this could be because they're open till late and offer cheap, fast food. I went once but won't be going again.

For great value and fantastic quality Pakistani cuisine, it doesn't get much better than this…read more Located on the border of Moseley and Balsall Heath, Lahore is a spacious, modestly decorated restaurant and takeaway offering a wide range of both meat and vegetarian dishes of varying hotness. The absolute best thing about Lahore is that it offers an 'all you can eat' deal for a little over £7 that incorporates all the main dishes plus sundries and naan bread. Drinks are extra, and I can personally recommend the mango lassi as a perfect palate-cooler after you've enjoyed some of the spicy treats on offer. Strongly recommended, it's definitely worth the trip. The only downside is that it can be a little tricky to find somewhere to park. If you can walk it, do so.

I think I am going to say it…read more.. This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Birmingham City Centre! Manzil's is situated about a minutes walk from the Bull Ring and people in the know who know about curry know what I am talking about with this place. When you walk in, you are met with a homely and friendly atmosphere which makes it a delight to eat in. It's an old school curry house which I love. I really like the wallpaper! I have got to know the waiters as I have visited so many times, who are really chatty and are always happy to see you. If you see Hakeem, he loves his Football! The music they play is so random and unexpected. The last visit I made, they were playing Britpop hits of the 1990's haha On this visit, I was with 4 friends from down south who were visiting me for the day, who are tough critics I may add! I had the Chicken Pakora which was a great starter and just the right size to begin the meal. For the main course I had a lovely Dhansak which was really filling with Pilau rice. Manzil's speciality is their sizzling dishes which provides a good alternative if you are not in the mood for a hearty curry. The biggest surprise came when the bill arrived and we split it. One of my friends said "That price wouldn't even get you a starter which isn't half as good as that in London." Says it all really!

Whilst it's been awhile since I've been here, and if I'm honest every time I've been there it's…read morebeen exceptionally quiet. Like we are the only ones in there quiet. I'd put it down to them doing more sales via delivery. But judging by the reviews of this place it's not a well kept secret. I was brought her as a 'proper curry virgin' by experiences prior had been out of a jar and pub curries. According to a friend this was unacceptable, so off we went. I can't remember what I ordered. I know it was vegetarian and not spicy - I can't do spicy as much as I try. You get a lot for your money, going for an Indian can be an expensive affair but this was reasonable by the amount of food received. The service as well is excellent, always smiling and helpful. I really must go again, I whole heartedly suggest the rest of you do too.

Great first Indian dining experience in Birmingham's Moseley neighborhood. Very modern and pretty…read moreinterior! We started with the popadoms and Chef's platter for 4 (onion bhajees, samosas, buckrawta parcels and kababs) - so tasty and a good selection to whet your appetite. Then we got the chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, tarka dall and naan bread. Good flavor and not too spicy (at least not those dishes - I have heard that their dishes marked spicy are no joke!). Service was very friendly and attentive. They even called us a cab at the end of our meal! Would recommend it!

After agonising over where we would go for a curry during our brief trip to Birmingham, we…read moreeventually decided on this spot given our location and the recommendation of a friend. Thanks to all the Yelpers who provided recommendations!! The location is good, although I reckon there is a fortune to be made selling car parks in the area - seriously they are rare as rockinghorse droppings. Ambience was nice and the staff very accommodating - we were first sat next to a large very noisy group that made it tough for us as two of three at the table were hard of hearing, however the staff were very happy to shift us and we sat in a nice quiet corner. Wednesday night and they were pretty busy, so suggest booking for weekends. Cobra on tap, good wine list from around the world, and passable cocktails. :-D Poppadums and dips to start while we went through the enormous menu! Chefs Sizzler starter is great - bit of all the Tandoori meats, and we followed with Balti Chicken (of course) and two other curries which I could not name - a lamb and a prawn. All in all the meal was excellent, the naan bread possibly the best I have eaten, the roti thin and crispy, and all the curries well flavoured and spiced. Wish we were in town longer so we could do more of the menu! Recommended.

i started visiting this place when i was a teenager. the bright pink exterior promises cheap baltis…read moreand it delivered. the staff were always friendly and the service prompt. the family size naans were fab - like huge somberos! however recently the quality of the baltis has suffered. we have found that the baltis have a layer of grease on the top and the poppadums also are too greasy. if this can be rectified then it is definately worth a visit. steer clear of late friday nights as the regulars from the 3 horseshoes are visitors and there can be trouble

I asked for the samosa chaat first and everything else together afterwards, they refused to do that…read morebecause the only choice i had was all starters first or all starters with mains. Like really? That's just pure lazy. They obviously havent heard of the phrase "Customer is boss". Or I probably just made that up.. They don't do red chilli sauce. Just ketchup and mint sauce. That's just silly. Are they trying to come off as too posh? I doubt it (read below). The soft drinks are £1.95 for a glass and the glass isnt even filled up to the top. Maybe 80%, which is not even close to the "Spill over" line. I ordered fries too but when they served them they included a few tomato pieces, lettuce and some soggy coleslaw that looked like it was from Hitler's time. Put me off a little. Ever smelt your socks after a long rainy day? When they served the mains I asked for salad to go with my main curry. They were like "But did you order salad?" In other words i had to pay for it. But hey it's ok to throw in some odd, uninvited salad in the tray of fries though right? The waiters were in a rush for us to finish our starters so they could serve the main. One of them was like "You done with your starters?" I replied with "Not yet". He then says "Ok ill give you a few more minutes". Lol he basically dictated how long I have left. Not even a doctor tells his dying patient that. But it doesnt stop there... When the starters were eventually removed from the table it took another 20 miniutes for the main to arrive. The main was supposed to be medium hot chicken tikka masala. But it was really bland and very yoghurty. Didnt even eat most of it. On the way home my wife joked that she wanted to order a pizza. But i dont think it was a joke. And considering she has a small appetite tells you all you need to know. Will I go again? Only if im physically dragged there. P.S. I still gave a tip of couple of quid. Probably because the coke was nice. And the building too.

Discovered this restaurant through a networking meeting that was held here. Indian food is not my…read morefirst choice for a meal out. It's not that I dislike Indian food, I just tend to have a preference towards Oriental/Mediterranean or more contemporary. However I have found some great Indian restaurants in the past couple of years and this one definitely makes the list (and is vying for the top spot). The restaurant is based in a striking converted church building and is well laid out with smaller private rooms off the main dining area. I'm told it is used as a venue for wedding meals and I could see why it would be a great venue for a wedding banquet. I was very impressed (and felt a little bit spoiled) to have the doorman open the front door on the way in and out and a girl greeting you on the front desk, rather than with some restaurants where you have to wait trying to catch a waiter's eye until someone has spotted you standing there. What a difference great service makes to an evening. Went on a Thursday evening and the main restaurant area was very busy and had a buzzing ambience. Was grateful however for the private area we had for the group as it meant you were able to talk privately but as it was linked to the main restaurant could still hear the buzz in the background. Our host had ordered a set menu. The starter was a plate of different meats and some fish. The meats were flavoursome and juicy and the starter alone was large enough to be a main course for me, in fact I thought it was the main until our host told us otherwise! For the main they brought out various dishes with rice, salad and naan. The sauces were rich and tasty and spiced to perfection. Even the hardened meat eaters complimented the vegetarian options. The only downside for me is that it was not located closer to the city centre. So do I think it is worth the extra effort of travelling a bit further afield to try? Yes, most definitely I do.

+ great food + excellent service…read more+ friendly staff + good prices - atmosphere is a matter of taste This place is situated smack opposite of the Aldi in Selly Oak and doesn't look like a quality restaurant from the outside. Once you step inside, however, and ignore the furnishing, which is a matter of taste, you will surely notice the welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of Bengali food. I've been there 4 times now and have always chosen something different I wasn't disappointed once. Conclusion: Go there and indulge in the excellent Bengali/Indian food they offer. Must-try especially for students because they get a poppadom, a starter, any kind of balti dish and rice/naan for £7.

In all the twelve years I've lived in Birmingham, there have been but a few constants. One of…read morethese, is that so long as I want a good curry that'll satisfy those that love curry and those who are yet to try, Eastern Delight will never, ever disappoint. Located in the heart of Selly Oak, this place got me through my student years with their selection of delicious, well-priced balti dishes, appetizers and sundries. Able to cater for bookings both large and small, and with a friendly and accommodating waiting staff, Eastern Delight has turned into the destination of choice for everyone from out-of-town friends to my own mother, who requests a visit to "that curry place" almost every time she's in the area.