Saturday night is my usual Balti night but this week I had to attend family birthday and as Friday…read morewas reserved for Xmas shopping, the only option was Sunday. I turned to the Express & Star for inspiration an there it was, an advert for the Dilshad Blackheath informing all that they had received 5* from Sandwell Council following their food hygiene inspection. This really is no mean feat and on the back of this, not forgetting their £7.95 Sunday Special Offer we decided to give it a go. It was a good start we got a parking space in the lay-by right outside their front door. Putting aside the Xmas decorations the first impressions inside are ok, the garish red, white & black chairs and décor is a bit in your face however it's not too off putting. The tables are finished with proper table linen and clean cutlery. We were offered the menu and then popadoms & glasses for our alcoholic drinks, the service was polite & attentive. Unsurprisingly it was quiet, say less than a quarter full and we could choose our table. Typically I'm moaning about the noise levels in most of my reviews. I'm not a killjoy but why do so many people think it is acceptable to shout at each other across a 3' table for all others to hear? Often made worse with accompanying expletives and raucous inane laughter. It was lovely to have a bit of calm. The Sunday Special consists of a choice from a set menu. It is a limited choice but still a reasonable selection that I guess would suit most. The jalfrezi & tawa were good for us so I didn't have to ask if they would allow minor deviations or if we could pay a little extra to upgrade. . The popadoms arrived promptly; they were unusually crispy and came with three nice sauces and onion salad. The very generously sized portion of two fresh onion bhajis was excellent, it contrasted with the less generous portion of sheek kebab which was also very good but no sizzler. Both came with a simple side salad. The main courses arrived after a respectable wait and very good they were too. Although my jalfrezi sauce was a little on the mild side for my taste, it was my fault, I should have asked for it to livened up however it did have some fresh chillies in it that did the same job. The wife heaped praise on her tawa and unusually for her finished it all off. The chicken tikka in both meals was very moist & tasty. The pillau rice and garlic nan were good too but the chunky yet crispy home style chips (extra charge) were truly excellent. OK, you don't go to an Indian for chips but credit where it is due, these were the best chips I have had in a very long time and they went really well with the curries. Also incl in the offer was a desert, I had a banana fritter and my wife had ice cream which we put together and then shared. The portions were a bit meagre however you can't complain at these prices. A floater coffee (extra charge) finished off a very good evening. The staff were pleasant enough but they didn't seem to engage with the customers, although I prefer this to a how is your meal every 5 minutes. Obviously the ambience is different on a Sunday night but for us it may well become the new Saturday night, especially at these prices and in the relaxed atmosphere.I think it could catch on. Just under 4* but rounded up.

A typical BYOB curry house, Dilshad is another favourite Indian restaurant of mine, offering great…read moreselection in what is an extremely diverse menu. The large choice available is just one of the many positives about Dilshad. The BYOB rule which many curry houses have adopted allows a fantastic atmosphere to develop, regardless of how busy/empty the establishment is. The extensive menu is an interesting aspect of Dilshad, with much more variety than I have witnessed at other curry houses, with a enormous selection of dishes at your beg & call. Both of these points alongside fairly reasonable prices, not much over £20 for two people to eat in, as well as brilliant customer service makes Dilshad definitely one to visit.

Good food which is the most important thing. Tend to get takeaways as the inside is pretty dire and…read morein need of a refurb , very tired decor but like I said the food is good so rather that than amazing decor but terrible food

A family favourite, the Nawab on the Hagley Road, like many other curry houses offers both a…read moredelivery service alongside the opportunity to sit-in and eat your meal inside. This particular curry house has never let us down, offering first class service, great size portions and overall top quality food. The staff there have always been very welcoming, personally knowing that our family aren't the only one who value their brilliant service. Regularly ordering takeaways from the Nawab, a firm favourite from the house is the Chicken Tikka Masal, as well as the naan bread. Despite favouring these two dishes, the Nawab has a wide variety of Indian themed dishes that will leave customers extremely satisfied should they choose this particular curry house.

Bought a curry sauce to add to some chicken at home one evening and the sauce was just vile , ended…read moreup throwing it away. Based on that I've not gone in and eaten

I am really annoyed at my dad right now. Why? Because he asked me two days ago if I wanted to go to…read moreThe Cave tonight as I LOVE going to new restaurants. It's only after eating this wonderful meal, he told me that he has been coming here for months with his old friends. It's like he didn't want to tell me...like..I don't know...he didn't want me to tell the whole internet! On entering you, you are greeted with a plethora of sweets! No messing about! Much like Jyotis in Hall Green, it's a good move to have a sweet shop in a restaurant. The amount of times I have been stuffed after a meal to have dessert, that you can pick up some cheeky jalebis or barfi to have when you get home. It's a cosy and intimate affair but certainly not cramped. The music was very calming and I felt totally relaxed as soon as I stepped into the Cave. It sounds cliche but it's true! The place was so clean and modern and looked like it just opened today, despite it being around for a year or two. While in the Cave, I bumped into and old friend and his daughter who said they were regulars. He is a harsher food critic than me! They had a Pizza which they said was perfect. The menu is amazing! They have all the usual burgers and pizzas but it's everything else which makes the Cave more appealing to your average Asian restaurant goer. The curries are really authentic and not too wild for any newcomer. No Chicken Tikka Masala here, but more Achari Chicken and Lahori Haleem. You don't like curry? No problem! There are plenty of starters for you to try individually or as part if the "Veg mix" or "The Cave mix" You are a Vegetarian or Vegan? No problem! There are 7 veggie curries, endless starters and naans and rotis for you to sample! Me and my dad went for the starters option. Grilled fish, Baby chicken, Masala rice and Tandoori Roti. The part of this selection that blew me away was the Grilled fish. It's an insult to make the comparison, but the only similar method of fish I have had is masala fish, which can be found in most kebab shops around England. But those are laden with salt, oil and food coloring. The Cave's grilled fish was delicate, soft with a slight spice which made it a joy to eat with rice. The Chicken wasn't grilled but done as a rotisserie done with coating of your choice. I went for mild, as you know my dislike for things chilli. It was better tasting and a snip in price than other chain that does grilled Chicken.. All members of staff were accommodating and friendly which was a lovely touch. I really can't wait to come back and try the curries in particular because from the descriptions, sound unpretentious and genuine. My dad has tried some and can vouch for them being great! It is definitely a place where I would bring friend to eat in a less formal yet still lovely surroundings. But would feel fine about coming to on my own. And not a trace of Pork, Beef or alcohol in sight... p.s I forgot to say there was plenty of salad on every plate!

There's a lot to like about this place. The owner is a Liverpool supporter for one, but the Lassi's…read moreare good too and so are the misc curry type options I've tried and the poppadoms. You can tell the guy what 'heat' you like ... and worth considering the heat settings seem tailored for Indian and Pakistani tastes. I go mild! Food tastes fresh and quality is good. Prices are fair. The pizza tho' I wasn't keen on. Imagine a mildly curried pizza sauce on sub-average base and you've pretty much got it. Something for the kids maybe! The tea at £1 a cup is awesome value and the Chai/Desi tea is great too but is rather less bargain territory. They sell a decent enough selection of 'Indian Sweets' but none of the ones I like unfortunately! It's a spacious place with effectively two room, plus the kitchen. Service is good tho can be a little slow at times even when it's empty. When I'm working over that way I'll usually pop in for a working lunch a couple of times during the week. It's definitely the best food place around the Cape Hill area ... at least that I've found so far.

Probably the best meal I've had during my visit to the U.K, so far... Indian food is always good…read morebut this place was phenomenal. They've got a great Mon-Thurs dinner special where you can get poppadams & chutneys, a starter, a main, rice or naan, and a cup of tea or coffee for £9.95. I had a vegetable samosa as my starter and a chicken tikka jalfrezi w/ boiled rice for my main. The jalfrezi was DELICIOUS. Really hot and filled with fresh green chilis - this paired with the rice was absolutely the bee's knees! I used some of my friend's naan to sop up the leftover curry after all the chicken and veg were done. I highly recommend the jalfrezi! Service was prompt and polite. The place definitely lacks ambiance but it more than makes up for it with the amazing food. Alcohol is BYOB and there is NO corkage! The Standard is definitely the standard to which curry should be. Definitely the best and most memorable meal I've had in Birmingham.

Long my girlfriend and her mates' Indian of choice, the Standard is an old-school post-pub Indian…read morelocated a few minutes stumble from the Bear Tavern. In all honesty, the internal decor of the Standard is a little, well, bog-standard, especially given how flash some of the more modern, bechromed tandoori restaurants can be. That doesn't affect the food however, which is excellent, as is the service. The prices aren't bad either, which makes it three goods to one average. If you want to make your meal the focal point of your evening (for instance, if you're on a first date), then I'd say there are better Indian's in the area. If however, you're a bit drunk (or a bit skint) and want a really nice, well-priced balti. Then this is the place for you.

I can no longer partake in the deliciousness that emanates from this place. Whilst I'm not a fan of…read moreIndian sweets there a couple of things they sell here that are super cheap and delicious. If you ever require samosas or pakora just for you or for a party then you need to come here. The samosas are big and with veggie and meat options that have lots of filling and spice, everyone will love you for bringing them along. They also cost about 20p each and the pakora is priced on the weight but it is all sooooo cheap, it's ridiculous. They'll even package up some sauce to take with you as well. Have cash ready to pay and you'll have to ask if you need a receipt. Don't expect too much chat as english is a second language for the old lady who'll serve you, but she knows enough for you to leave with a bag full of yummyness.

this is a curry not to be missed even there plain curry as a little spice you dont regret eating…read morethere food once you have tried it.

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.

Hard to fault this oasis of goodness in otherwise dreary area during the beast from the east snows…read morethis year. Staying at the nearby Travelodge (and therein lies another story) we were snowed in and looking for some warming dinner. The Bangla Lounge had some food reviews and so we booked, walked through snow and sleet, then got there to an empty restaurant. Felt a bit silly but within 30 minutes the place was chockers. Not silly after all. Menu was good but large - hungry and cold we over ordered and couldn't clear the table but left groaning full of curry goodness. The naan was awesome, and honestly all the curries we had were fantastic. Then a free shot of Bailey's for the ladies and something sherry-like for the men with the bill. Awesome! Definitely worth a look folks.

Absolutely rubbish meals swimming in grease tasteless meals x 3 =£39.50…read more5 broken pieces of prawns with no flavour in a spinach mush 5 bits of meat in both lamb dishes + plenty of onions & grease asked for them to collect all meals as I wasn't happy, they weren't interested after 5 mins they told me to complain to just eat even though they weren't the problem it was the meals. Just Eat hadn't cooked the meals They hung up Just Eat offered me a £20 credit on next order Sorry J/E it is Bangla Lounge Halesowen that are at fault not the delivery. I wont order from here ever again. VERY BAD customer service. Will recommend on Facebook that you are wasting your money using this restaurant.