This is the second Soupera I have the pleasure of reviewing. I had no idea that the one that popped…read moreup on my local high street in Kings Heath had a counterpart in Erdington. Maybe there are more? They sell real Jamaican food, made by Jamaicans for the local Jamaican community; what more can you ask in terms of authenticity in a food outlet? The smell inside is immediately captivating and even though I wasn't going to buy much, my mind had changed by the time I got to the front of the queue. The service is friendly and the food is wonderful. I ordered a portion of mutton curry and 2 dumplings which came to a fiver. The meals which include chicken, fish or mutton curry with rice and peas and vegetables are around £6 depending on what you get. You can have it warmed up there if you're eating in or you live round the corner, but I chose to heat it up at home. The mutton was flavoursome and the perfect dumplings...yet again.

I recently had a small curried mutton dish with steam veg plus rice and peas,…read moreIt was delicious and I so regretted not having the large one ..... And they do some lovely homemade patties, very nice..... Would definitely recommend to try !!

The Deep Caribbean Experience is a new quality Caribbean Restaurant in Birmingham City Centre…read more This exclusive Caribbean Restaurant has friendly staff, delicious food and the service is fantastic The Restaurant resides just minutes from the busy heart of Birmingham's city centre, within walking distance from New Street Train station, Birmingham's main theatres and the famous Bull Ring shopping complex. This Caribbean Restaurant is also minutes away from the National Indoor Arena, Symphony Hall, International Convention Centre and Broad Street.

My local newspaper featured Xaymaca (the X is silent) and had a promotion where 2 could eat for the…read moreprice of 1. I had heard of Xaymaca before so jumped at the chance of going there. It's very near to Birmingham City Centre so didn't take us long to get there. Colourfully decorated, designed to remind you of Jamaica. It's best to book beforehand as it can get very busy as they can cater for large parties but the night we went wasn't too busy. The menu wasn't as extensive as I expected but I still had a choice of standard Jamaician food to choose from but my partners, who's a vegetarian wasn't spoilt for choice. This was made up for by the staff being very attentive and the owner coming round later in the evening to greet all the diners. The food was good, portions were just the right size and with the warm atmosphere I'll be there again.

Absolutely disgusting service. A young madam with an attitude. Loud basement music…read more Salted curry lamb. 4 out of 5 people did not enjoy the meal. I ate the rice couldn't eat the chicken. Jamaican food it may look like, taste was lacking.

Light and bright within the Jewellery Quarter. Because of its location I thought it was going to be…read moreextremely expensive, but it was well priced and good sized portions. I had steamed sea bass, a little bit of a wait because they clean and cook from fresh. The taste was Devine and to top it off I had homemade Rum and raisin ice cream! Staff very friendly and couldn't do enough. Thank you Devon House Restaurant.

Small place with huge favor! 11 of us came here for lunch and were thoroughly satisfied. Curry…read moregoat, curry chicken, rice and peas, fried dumpling stuffed with salt fish DELICIOUS!!! Service was amazing and food was fantastic. They catered to us like we were a part of their family. The food is definitely cooked with love. This spot is a JEM!!

Quite simply I've never had jerk chicken and rice and peas like this. The chicken was seasoned…read moreperfectly and so incredibly tender. The rice. I make it a point to hit up a Jamaican restaurant wherever I go, be it the US or international and I do not lie when I say the rice and peas is the best I have ever had--a veritable flavor explosion in your mouth and the texture is so delicate. A wonderful culinary experience!

Jerk Chicken, rice and peas is like rocket fuel - I could live off the stuff if someone would…read morekindly show me how to cook it or cook it for me. The succulent chicken infused with alls sorts of flavoursome herbs and mix the sauce with the rice and peas and you have yourself a damn good meal to satisfy your soul. They do all of your Caribbean favourites at Portland Lagoon, Rum bread, ginger beer and some tasty cakes too. If only I could eat the stuff away from the drizzle and drabness of Birmingham to a more tropical scene, then the experience would be sublime - but for the time being I will have to enjoy it while dreaming of sunshine. Portland Lagoon is an authentic little Caribbean joint doing some tasty traditional food.

I am commenting on a review I saw saying the service was awful, Clive the manager was up his own…read moreA**, and all that awful stuff. Firstly I have great respect for Clive and his lovely Wife, and most people who know them do. Portland Lagoon has been a success, and envied by a lot of individuals. The food, portion sizes, and ambience are out of this world, and portion sizes are generous, Food is great tasting, all meals, and service is great. I can't see why people can be so bad minded, ignorant, and evil. Envy plays and is a great part of peoples life, to not want to see other fellow black people flourish. Ah well people are jealous and bad minded from creation, bad minded jealous people exist, and unfortunately they will always be. In a nut shell, and for the record. PORTLAND LAGOON is God breathed, and no weapon form against PORTLAND LAGOON WILL EVER PROSPER. WHO GOD BLESS, NO MAN CAN CURSE, NO MATTER HOW HARD THEY TRY. The best Caribbean restaurant in Birmingham.

This is one of my favourite places to eat with fantastic service and great atmosphere either eating…read morein or taking food away. A great selection of fresh food made to order available to suit all dietary requirements and all ages, would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to try new foods you won't be left disappointed

From the owner: Homemade Jamaican food.read more

Had Curry goat with Jerk Chicken Rice & Peas last night it was absolutely delicious. The meat fell…read moreoff the bone, there was the right amount of juice on the rice also had a dumpling with I don't usually like, it was delicious like the biscuits they used to sell in KFC. The food was delivered on time