This must be the best vegetarian joint in the whole of Birmingham. The Chicken grill is amazing . I…read morehave this without peppers and I can't get enough of it!!!

Another Asian Sweet Centre and another decent sweet shop in my view. As well as offering sweets,…read morethey also offer Indian savouries and cakes. I have tried their vegetarian samosas and they were very tasty. They were a little bit spicy for my liking but apart from that the samosas were pretty good. I would go back just for the vegetarian samosas. They do offer a range of sweets and the staff at Chahal's gave me the opportunity to try some of the sweets. It was an opportunity I could not refuse. I did kind of get a sugar rush but I managed to burn it off later. The sweets were lovely and the staff are very good with their customers. Worth a visit to Chahal's and do ask if you can try some of their sweets before buying them.

I was introduced to this restaurant just about a yr ago , the food is A+ i have brought all my…read morefamily & Freinds and they have all enjoyed it .. it is one of the best in birmingham , value for money & consitantly good i am due a visit this week ,i recommend this restaurant first class

Haweli is on the very busy Hagley Road, opposite the Kings Head pub and parking can be difficult,…read morebut persist as it is really worth it. I am latecomer to Haweli, I must say. I think it's been there for years but it is now a favourite of mine. It is quite cramped and not the most glamourous of restaurants but it attracts a real mixed crowd and you HAVE to book at the weekend as I doubt you would get in otherwise. The service is friendly and it is licensed. So on to the main attraction - the food at Haweli is lovely. It is a pretty extensive menu - and if you are vegetarian, you are in for a cheap night as it is really reasonable. Not that it will break the bank for carnivores but as a vegetarian I think you would be pushed to spend £10 per head on food here. The star dishes is their Saag Paneer. It's really authentic, the paneer is creamy and soft and the spinach carries subtle spices. . Haweli attracts quite a few Asian families - a good sign I would say.

As a long-time vegetarian and a certified halloumi head, I was quite pleased to finally pop into…read more1847 to give their veg-only menu a go. 1847 bills itself as 'modern vegetarian' and has grown to several branches (3) outside of the Brum restaurant in the Great Western Arcade. The restaurant is named after the year that the vegetarian society was formed in England. Local, fresh produce is a big focus, outside of modernising some of the most well-known British gastronomic dishes. Aside from an entirely vegetarian menu, I was drawn here by 1847's take on 'fish and chips'. I feel that the meal has attained an almost legendary status, with friends and even random acquaintances in Birmingham extolling the virtues and creativity of the dish. First, let's take a look at the chips. Perfectly fried, high-quality potatoes - I have no complaints here. The 'fish' in the dish are deep fried halloumi balls. I've eaten more than my weight in fried halloumi, including a rival pub oriented take on this dish at a Greene King in the East Midlands, and I have to say there is something inherently special with the preparation of the dish. This squeaky cheese is not too over-seasoned, but neither dull in flavour, and is so addictive they could sell these in cones on a street corner and probably run through Cyprus' supply of the cheese in months. Instead of the uninspired mushy peas in a ramekin as a side that one would normally expect, the peas are made into a paste with lemon curd to decorate your halloumi. The plating is so pretty you could easily frame it! 1847 has a wide range of drink choices, with beers, wines, and cocktails. The beers are bottled and of a small variety, with the big focus being their wine list and custom cocktails. I tried a glass of the house white, which paired perfectly with the vegetarian entrees we enjoyed. The interior of the restaurant covers two floors in the arcade, but the seating can feel a bit cramped, especially downstairs with a lot of foot traffic. The upstairs area offers a reprieve, however a lot of noise echoes from below throughout the high ceiling. I would not recommend if you are looking for a quiet, romantic place to dine. Service at 1847 is exemplary through and through. Our table of four was very thirsty during our visit, and our server continuously was on point refilling our water glasses despite being the only diners upstairs. The pricing is a bit more than your average chain, but much lower than Brum's other celebrated high-end eateries. If you are a vegetarian, or even a carnivore looking for something a bit different, 1847 is a no-brainer!

Bistro 1847 opening in Birmingham was very warmly welcomed to the (very slowly growing)…read moreVegetarian/Vegan scene. After already having two successful restaurants in Manchester, I was very excited about visiting Bistro 1847 after hearing only good things about it. Set in the beautiful Great Western Arcade, I thought it was strange to open a restaurant here. Especially after 6pm it is the only place open usually! But the atmosphere of the restaurant complements the peacefulness of the arcade. The interior of the Bistro is minimalistic and modern. Being someone who is allergic to Dairy and Wheat intolerant (I know!), Bistro 1847 is one of few places I don't feel weird at. The whole menu is Vegetarian, with dishes that can be adjusted to vegan or gluten free or both in my view. My and my friend were feeling fat so we both went for three courses. I had the curried Swede Cauliflower, Cashew nut butter and cinnamon cornflakes. So many flavours going on in a small parcel was a great choice. For the main I had "Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" (all dishes have these quirky little names!) which is a modern Veggie twist on fish and chips in case you hadn't guessed! I had the vegan version which had two huge pieces of smoked tofu which I really struggled to finish along with the chunky chips! I wasn't defeated and enjoyed all parts of the meal. For desert I had the "Good ol fashioned lover boy" I enjoyed it although I thought maybe the chocolate was a bit over powering as was so much going on. But the jelly was a nice compliment to the richness. The menu contains a large selection of cocktails and deserts for sharing if you and your friends are in search of lots of sweetness. This was my third visit on a Sunday since opening and has been progressively busier each time which is great to see. Bistro 1847 is a very relaxing experience and ideal place for a date or a catch up with a friend. And of course the food is amazing!

Lovely selection of vegetarian dishes especially the channa chaat, full of the correct spices and…read moreplenty of yoghurt. Only downfall was the parking a little difficult. Good service.

Great vegetation options if this is your thing. Slightly compact never the less a great food venueread more

Tasty mithais and Indian sweets on offer here. If you are looking for a variety of Indian sweets…read moreand snacks, look no further than Sangam. And because this is a restaurant, you can eat in. This is a vegetarian restaurant so sorry to disappoint you meat-eaters. But then again there are plenty of restaurants in Birmingham where you can eat meat. Its not the biggest of restaurants but Sangam is a place where you can take your family. This place does have a nice family feel to it and the food is value for money. Quality of food is excellent, the service is very good and the staff are very friendly. That is exactly how a restaurant should be. I would also give top marks for cleanliness and hygiene. The Gulab Jamuns are exquisite and so are the barfis. I'm coming back here just for the Gulab Jamuns.

Birmingham has no shortage of sweet centres, but there are comparatively few that only offer…read morevegetarian food. For some Asian communities, they have strict dietary restrictions so would only eat at "pure vegetarian" sweet shops, which basically means they don't use eggs or animal fats in their food. Sangam Vegetarian follows these dietary requirements but doesn't compromise on the taste of food. They have delicious paneer pakoras (Indian cheese),, bhajiya (mixed parkora) and the traditional Punjabi dish, sholay patoorey (chick pea curry with a fried naan) is scrumptious! The price is about average for the local area and considering their food is freshly prepared on site, it's definitely value for money. It's a take-away shop with many Indian sweets to choose from. You could even have a sample taste of some sweets before you choose to purchase, which not all sweet shops offer! The service is as good as the food!

Milan has to be the ultimate veggies paradise! I have spent a small fortune in here over my…read morelifetime. A very regular and favourite restaurant with many Asian communities, it's a very well trusted establishment with high quality food. I've been going here for years with family and genuinely LOVE their food. They have a huge plethora of great Indian food, including; mixed thalis, take away Indian sweets, samosas, pakoras, curries, Vegetable wraps, snacks, rasmali.... etc. My recommendation would be try the mixed thali at £4.95, which includes 2 curries of your choice, dahl, rice, yogurt, and 2 roti's or 2 naan breads. Great value, not too spicy and the taste is brilliant. For take away, try the paneer samosas ( if they have any left! ), and ask the attendant to make up a mixed box of sweets for you, you'll be hooked. And finally, the ice-cold Mango lassi to wash it all down with. If you have any money left, ask for the chickpea curry, a medium sized box is enough for 3 people to share. They also cater for special occasions, and on several visits I have seen customers pre-order up to 50 samosas to takeaway. There are always queues, lunchtimes are busy, and on special Hindu festivals, such as Diwali, you can't get into the shop, as it's packed out, and they queue goes onto the street. It's extremely popular, and the food uses traditional authentic and fresh ingredients. The flavours are as you would expect, but they know good Indian cooking. Milan's has a name for itself, and you'll always find families, business men and even youngsters eating out in here on a date! You will not be disappointed with the food, service and quality. Maybe 1 day I can buy some shares in this business....

This is without a doubt the nicest Indian food I've tasted. We don't live in Birmingham so it's a…read moretreat we always enjoy whenever we visit. I love everything about this place but also the general area. We usually have a Masala Dhosa and sample a few sweets before buying about £30 worth of their amazing samosas, bhajis, etc. to last until our next trip to Brum! Another thing, when you've tasted their samosas, you'll never be able to taste Tesco's/Sainsbury's ones again! As mentioned in a previous review, this place can get very busy, in fact just last weekend after we finished eating, it started to fill up. There were 7 people sitting at the tables and about 10 in a queue waiting for orders. It's no surprise this place is popular and I'd recommend it to all, even if (like me) you're not really into Indian food.

Rooty Fruit's is nestled away in the corner of the arty custrard factory. The food served here is…read moreabsolutely delicious. There is no meat served but even the most hardened, red meat eater will be hard pushed not to be pleased. The company has an ethical policy and interior and furniture gives the place a very chilled and relaxed vibe, although the place is very popular and you may be forced to sit outside. They do special deals on certain specials throughout the week, charging £4 for a bowl and £5.50 for a plate. Bowl's enough for lunch but if you're pretty hungry go for a plate. A great place for energising the vegetarian persuasion in you.

I don't often eat in at Rootys but go to get a takeaway for lunch when I'm working round the corner…read morein Digbeth. I think they may have had a change in chef as I think the food has improved markedly. They do great fish dishes now but my favourite has to be the dals/lentil dishes they serve up often. The food is fresh, healthy (but not boring!) and tasty. The chef is often around so you can always ask him more about the dishes (he has offered me tasters before of dishes I wasn't sure of!). The staff are always friendly and in the summer it is a great place to sit outside and enjoy lunch al fresco!

Tempted by a Father's Day promotion in the paper we booked into this Punjabi bar come bbq grill…read more You will note that it isn't a restaurant nor does it profess to be. The small car park was full on our visit which isn't surprising as it is quite a large premises. It's in a recently refurbished pub (The Park Tavern?) and the bars and layout inside reflect that. The refurb has been very well done, it is quite smart, clean and tidy. The tables are generally in close proximity to the bars where you have to place your order from. The menu is a combination of "Indian grilled food" alongside a few burgers. There are a few curries but the choice is a bit limited just 6 meat & 6 vegetarian, fortunately for me my favourite, the sagwalla (£5.75), was there. Jee Jee's customers are overwhelmingly Asian and therefore I guess that the food is strongly spiced to suit their homestyle cooking, perfect for my taste but not for everyone incl my kids who found the chicken tikka a bit too hot. There is a butter chicken dish for those who like mild dishes. The onion kulcha nan and rice were very good, the homemade chips excellent plus the bonus of decent sized portions. Unfortunately we didn't have room for any of the traditional "Indian" sweets. There is a good choice of lagers, wine & soft drinks at reasonable prices. Even the Stella and house red were surprisingly good. The only negative was the price of the poppadoms at £2 for 3 but we weren't forced to have them. Apart from (I'm guessing) the eastern european waitresses, we were the only non asians there that evening. This could make some feel "out of place" but we were made welcome and thoroughly enjoyed the evening which didn't break the bank. There is also free Wi-Fi should you want it!