This is a lovely place - just on the Hagley Road by the is-it-closed-or-isn't-it Ivy Bush pub…read more It's a family run restaurant, with amazing service and they sell a delicious range of Persian and Iranian food - last time we went we opted for the lamb kebabs and chicken kebabs with a generous (some would say massive) helping of salad, bread and steamed saffron rice. Best of all was the pudding - at the time I was just weaning myself off a diet and had been drooling at Gregg's doughnuts for the best part of a week. I'm so glad I waited because the desserts here are amazing - as well as Baklava they do Iranian sorbet, ice creams and (also very generous in size) fruit salad. The restaurant isn't licensed but they do really refreshing mint tea - which given the amount of food we'd managed to pack away was a welcome addition. It's always busy here - especially on Friday evenings so I would phone ahead.

Nice small and friendly restaurant with varieties of kebabs. The servings are quite big, and next…read moretime I'll try sharing my plate. There are plenty options of starters. All we ordered was delicious. I liked the freshly made fruit juices, all made in front of your eyes :). There was Turkish tea (I call it like that because I used to know like that) and we enjoyed that a lot :). Finally they served with freshly made desert.

Very friendly staff and nice environment. Easily accessible from the city centre. Weekend nights…read moreyou can enjoy the party with live music band the belly dance. The food is reasonable, with a good combination of kebabs and Persian stews. There are vegetarian options. The bar has good drinks. There are parkings around the restaurant.

I would not have known about this gem of my friend hadn't decided to have her engagement party…read morehere. A fantastic very reasonably priced Persian restaurant with really efficient service. I am incredibly impressed with how quick they were able to bring out the food for such a large number of people without taking any orders prior the event. The staff were very polite during what must have been quite a stressful busy night. I had the lamb shank, which fell apart as soon as you touched it. The rice was deliciously spiced (and I am not usually a fan of rice)! We even had some entertainment in the form of music and belly dancing! Well definitely be returning!!

Saba is a very nice family-owned Persian restaurant in Moseley…read more Their menu is very reasonably priced, with incredibly large portions and really friendly management and staff! The Kebab Kobedah (ground lamb) is delicious, as are the many assorted starters served with naan bread- I especially enjoyed the mast o khyar (yoghurt with cucumber) and mirza qasemi (a smoked aubergine and garlic dish). If you fancy tea after your meal, they do a lovely Persian tea service. The tea is really strong! Great for large groups-- I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Moseley, or looking for excellent home-cooked Persian food in Birmingham!

Saba is a local, family owned Persian restaurant…read more The food here is absolutely fantastic. I got a lamb shank with rice, raisins, and carrots. The lamb shank that came with my food was huge (I took the left overs home with me and got 2 extra meals out of it), so keep that in mind if that's what you're going to order. Although, the owner mentioned that he may be speaking to his butcher about getting smaller lamb shanks because it was a bit difficult to eat due to it's size. I was at a table with 6 people, who all got different dishes (all more reasonable sizes that the lamb shank), and not a single person was disappointed. We finished off the meal with some Persian tea, which the owner was kind enough to offer us free of charge (probably because we were a large group). Throughout the meal the server (who I think was also the owner) was extremely attentive, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend Saba to anyone in Mosley! In fact, it's good enough that if you don't live in Mosley, it's really worth taking a trip to eat here.

After seeing long queue at Nandos we decided to have quick food at this persian restaurant next to…read moreNandos. It was quieter compared to Nandos... very very quiet, as there was only 4 customers having their dinner on one table only. So we took a chance and went in to try out this place before the movie. Parking is not a problem , there are place parkings pots on the streets and the big car park next door. Customer service I cannot really comment on that as there was no customers to see how they perform in pressure. So as we were the only second customers at the restaurant, we were nicely welcomed and offered any table to choose from, we decided to sit next to the window in the corner. Quickly decided our food and one quick starter dish. The starter arrived within 5 minutes of ordering our food, the waiter left the plate on the table and said enjoy and left. Now I was a bit curious at this stage as to how are we suppose to eat this dish, Mutabal I believe it was, there was no bread, or crackers or something to use that dip as a DIP. So curiously I enquired from the waiter and then he revealed that we suppose to eat it like that as it is, with the spoons Maybe, he said, "this is how we persians eat", he said. After listening to his justification I was just praying and hoping that the main dishes will be not a disappointment. Lamb shank with Herb rice and Lamb steak with saffron rice was delicious for me to try it first time. I cannot say anything about its authenticity as it was my first every try of persian version of these dishes. For me these two dishes was delicious or maybe because we were very very hungry as well. We enjoyed the main dishes, that we cleaned the plates quickly. The bill was double the price of what it would have costed at Nando's so a bit disappointed on the pricing, but what can say, they are sitting in the main busy central point to do business. Overall experience is not VERY VERY good, its okay for first time try, I would not go back here knowing the prices are a bit too much for my liking. And I would not recommend a friend about this place unless they accidentely went in to have quick bite only.

This is a great little restaurant. Actually, it's not that little - it's fairly spacious. Or at…read moreleast it always used to feel that way because whenever I went there didn't seem to be that many people inside and I have no idea why, as the food is great and the service is lovely. I used to go here a lot when I worked in the Jewellery Quarter - every now and then we'd all pile down en masse, but the staff never seemed phased by this, and the orders always arrived in good time, all together, and everything was delicious. It's family run, and the family who owns it are always really friendly. Plus they give you complimentary tea and dessert sweets at the end of the meal. Love that. Things to note: the menu is not extensive, so if you don't like grilled chicken or lamb there aren't masses of other options. Also, they aren't licensed and you can't bring your own, so it's definitely a place to eat, rather than to eat and drink. But for food and for friendly, generous service, I would definitely recommend them.

I really like Lalehzar and so do my friends…read more The atmosphere's good, it's clean, warm and friendly, the food's excellent and authentic, and the prices are almost embarrasingly low. If it matters to you ...it's also Halal. Worth Four Stars (at least)

I came across this eatery by a chance encounter, the curry house I had initially wanted to eat at…read morehad closed and this was only a few doors down. I was reluctant to eat here at first, but was glad when I received my food. I didn't like the interior décor of this establishment, it was unkempt and dark. There was a television on in the corner and not much else going on. The menu was clear and I decided to order falafel cooked in a Kurdish style Nan. The food was absolutely delicious, the Nan had sesame seeds on it and the falafel was accompanied by a tasty fresh salad. The price for the meal was very cheap and I was satisfied after I had finished the meal.

If you're after a kebab with a twist, try Pasha Bakery for a more meatier lamb kebab, these chaps…read moreobviously take pride in the fact that their kebabs are fatter and meatier and not the bread laden doner meat you find in most chippies! Vegetarian options come in the form of falafels which are scooped out of a tub of lentil pulse and convincingly authentic! Naans are a speciality with the shop working as a Bakery providing traditional breads for the local families. Pasha offers a seated area and also features a large world map, giving the place a nice international feel. For a real lamb kebab or the lighter option of a falafel Pasha is good choice for a quick bite and continues to provide quality fast food.

My wife and I have been to this restaurant on a number of occasions since it opened, and we love…read morethe ambience and the food there. We sometimes use the A la Carte menu, and at other times enjoy the buffet menu. Both are delicious! The buffet menu doesn't do your waistline any good if you have no self control! Food has always been really good. I understand that the chef is Iranian, but adapts the recipes to suit an English palate. Perhaps check with the restaurant if this is of interest to you! I have never had a dish that I do not like! Staff have always been efficient and pleasant. The restaurant has an excellent reputation in South Shropshire, and I have never met anyone who does not regard it highly, There is plenty of parking space in the restaurant car park.

It was a cold Shropshire evening when the sign outside read all you can eat from monday to thursday…read morefor £14.95...phew..it's a friday so no problems...we thought.... Greeted with have you booked?..yes we said as we entered a brightly lit empty room...waited 10 minutes for somebody to ask have you ordered drinks? No we said but would love to and perhaps a menu? It's all you can eat tonight was the reply. So off we trotted into another room having had a starter of Mast o Khiyar with bread for four...the buffet was Chicked Tikkas , Vegetable Samosas, Chelo Kabab Bargs (lamb off the bone), Murgh Karahis, more Naan e barbari, Sabzi polloo..plus others...food on the whole not too bad but the menu looked a whole lot better but we will never know...what they have to do is push the Persian experience..soften the lighting and wall colouring and perhaps don't get the staff to offer you a bit of chicken on a plate after the coffee!!

I went here for a work do with colleagues. Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff who…read moredirected us to a bar/waiting area which had lovely comfy seating and decor that added to the calm, pleasant ambiance. We ordered drinks and sometime later they took our orders, starters and mains. A little later we were directed to our table and staters served. I had the Chicken Tikka starter which was delicious, I ended up practically inhaling it. A jug of water was on the table throughout and we could order more drinks at anytime, staff will periodically walk past and observe your table to see if anything is needed to be taken away or to give you to opprtunity to ask for something. This is done discreetly, they don't interrupt you. We were largely served by what appeared to be either the manager or head waiter, based on how he directed other staff, makes sense, our group was the largest there, 11 people. He announced an 7-8 minute break before mains would be served, this helped as it gave us a chance to nip for a loo break or for some of our table to go for some "fresh air" outside. Mains were served, I had the Chicken Jalfrazi (sp?!) which was also gorgeous. It and the rice are served seperately and you arrange food onto your plate yourself. Any naans are served on little boxes which house candles for lightining on the table, we had just ordered a few of each type for the table alongside some veggie sides for the table as well, we all took what we wanted. Once mains were done, we were asked if we wanted desert, a popular desert was strongly pushed by the staff serving us, but I opted for vanilla ice cream, which was served with a light topping of chocolate sauce, it was also gorgeous. Overall a fantastic night, good food which came to aboutb £50 per head all in all.

If you get the most delectable Indian food at home, you have extremely high standards when you eat…read moreout at an Indian Restaurant. However, there is only one eatery that I recommend for the best Indian food in Birmingham, and that's Rajdoot Restaurant. It's testament to fine dining in elegant surroundings without pretentious prices or service. The staff is always welcoming and professional. If you're planning on visiting over a weekend then I recommend you book a table because this restaurant is a popular place. My absolute favourite is the creamy makhan chicken with chilli and coriander naan....I'm salivating at the thought of it! Street parking is available, which is free in the evenings. There is also a function room for private events where the restaurant offers set menus priced per person.

Oh, my goodness. I fear I may be ruined after my experience at Dishoom B'Ham…read more We had the Ruby Chicken with roasted greens, incredible naan, and delicious rice. I've had good Indian food before, but this had to have been one of the most flavorful Indian (the Iranian inspiration?) I have ever eaten. I'm not sure any meal could top Dishoom. Friendly staff, fun ambience, incredible food. If I didn't live 3,000 miles away, I'd be back every week. Run. Do not walk. Dishoom is phenomenal.

The ambiance was on par, you can order a drink and wait at the bar while they seat you in. The food…read morewas excellent, tasty and delightfully seasoned, we ordered the Lamb Rara & Roomali Roti. We ordered an extra order of Roti. It was plentiful for 2 guests. Service was also excellent, the waitress always came by to check on us throughout the meal and was very attentive.

The finest of Indian cuisine in its most modern form…read more Lasan has been a highly regarded part of the Birmingham restaurant scene for a long time now, after finally getting around to going I can see why. The place itself is nice and light with very simple, chunky decoration and furnishings throughout, it is all comfortable and doesn't distract from the eating experience although it probably is time for them to give the place a refresh, everything is getting a little tired in there. Food wise this place lives up to the hype. The ala carte menu (which unless you are in a big group you'll be eating from, this isn't a taster menu place), although not too long, was completely jam packed with food I wanted to eat making it was genuinely difficult to narrow down to just two dishes! I had a quail starter, complete with outrageously tasty quail scotch egg, which was beautifully cooked, gorgeously spiced, a real delight to eat. Main was venison, a loin and a small curry next to it which was an awesome meld of anglo-indian and again lit up my palette in all the right ways. They have a full bar here and the drinks are quite well priced for a high end fine dining restaurant, a bottle of wine starts at around £25. The staff were good, they answered my questions and gave recommendations and made sure that my glass was always full but didn't get in the way of the food, which is the perfect type of service for me. Prices are also very reasonable considering that this is one of the best places in the city, going ala carte gives the flexibility to suit most budgets, although it is by no means cheap. I absolutely can't wait to go again, I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted to eat everything on the menu, I WANT TO EAT EVERYTHING ON THE MENU!

After visiting the two sister restaurants (Raja Monkey and Fiesta Del Asado) I was delighted to be…read moreinvited to a Christmas lunch at Lasan. Although I've lived in the Jewellery Quarter for a good 7 years but hadn't ever visited due to the whispers I had heard regarding the high prices. Well, on receiving an invite to the winter banquet (a three course meal for £19.95), I had my tastebuds primed and ready to give it a go. To give you a bit of background, Lasan has been around since 2002 but due to the steady increase in the number of awards it has received over the years (British curry awards, Gordon Ramsay's 'F Word - Best Local restaurant' and BBC's 'Great British Menu') it has gained a reputation to impress. The venue itself is just off St Paul's Square, so very easy to get to from the City. There is no parking available, but street parking is plentiful around the area. The restaurant itself is classy and intimate. On a Sunday lunchtime at 1:30, you would still struggle to get a table if you hadn't booked. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of Malbec (shared between 4) for £24 whilst our starters were bought out. Between succulent pieces of meat, fish and delicious vegetable sides; we got a chance to try everything. The Salmon was truly amazing. The mains were also impressive with a chicken dish, a mutton curry, a fish curry, aromatic rice and fresh naan. The meal was rounded off with 'Gulab Jamoon Aur Rabri' (Warm Khoya roundels with North Indian cardamom scented custard). I hadn't tried this before, but would love to have it again! The food, the wine, the company and the setting were perfect. £19.95 was a very reasonable price to pay, but I would recommend you give it a go now. The normal banquet price starts at £30.95!