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Shirley Spice

4.1 (7 reviews)
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Karma

Karma

(3 reviews)

££

Been eating here over 15 years. Food is superb and the new…read morerefurb is stunning. Highly recommended.

Karma Restaurant is on a stretch of the Stratford Road in Shirley, Solihull, that is so densely…read morepacked with competing eateries (particularly Indian curry houses) that it really needed to do something to capture my attention and draw me away from neighbouring businesses such as the Ashiana and Darjeeling Indian Cuisine. It did so (possibly inadvertently) by eschewing the mantra of curry houses all over the city (and the UK) that when it comes to menus, bigger is better. I've become so used to seeing curry menus with quite literally hundreds of different combinations of sauces, sides, and fillings, that seeing such a relatively small menu at the Karma restaurant immediately drew me in, as I have a general rule that if a restaurant has a small menu, then they will presumably have a lot of experience cooking the same few dishes, and therefore will be able to replicate them at a higher level of quality than a chef who cooks five dishes he's never had to before every single night, and Karma proved my theory right and then some. Their prices are in fitting with the area, with mains generally ranging from around £6.50 - £9 for eat in, and a couple of pounds less for takeaway. The interior appears slightly bare and lacking in character (if you're wanting more in this department, check out the similarly excellent Darjeeling Indian just a few doors down), but don't let that put you off, Karma Restaurant is one of the best of Birmingham's famed curry houses that I've visited.

Darjeeling Indian Cuisine

Darjeeling Indian Cuisine

(4 reviews)

Nothing special. I prefer Karma a few doors down…read more The food at karma has a more fresh taste to it. I found Darjeeling a little more pricey too. Although pleasant inside, I love the new look karma. The refurb is stunning and I just prefer to eat in there. Both offer discount when you collect your own takeaway.

One of numerous takeaways and curry houses on the Shirley section of the Stratford Road, as the…read moreDarjeeling's name suggests, they serve Indian cuisine. With Karma Restaurant providing its sit down competition, whilst a takeaway rivalry comes in the form of Ashiana, the Darjeeling has its work cut out to establish itself as a cut above the rest. The prices are very similar to its competitors, around £5-£6 on mains, and they offer 10% off takeaways if you collect them yourself, an incentive that I don't believe the other curry houses in the immediate vicinity offer. Having eaten there and at the Karma several times, I find it very difficult to set them apart. In terms of food price and quality, they're virtually identical, although the Darjeeling has a slightly wider range of dishes, so it may come down to personal preference and if they are able to cater to your wants better than the Karma. I personally prefer the Darjeeling for eating in, as although the Karma is slightly more spacious, the Darjeeling has more character, with decorations and a nice fish tank. Overall, I'd recommend heading down yourself, checking out the respective menus, and seeing which establishment you'd prefer to eat in. Both are fine choices.

Pushkar - Garam masala brulee

Pushkar

(38 reviews)

£££

Historical Quarter - Convention Quarter, Westside

Birmingham is one of the two capitals of Indian food in England (the other one being Bradford). It…read moreis home to Balti dishes, and Balti houses abound all over the city. With so many great-tasting and reasonably-priced Indian food options around, it is quite impressive that a higher end, pricier Indian restaurant like Pushkar has established a loyal clientele. Pushkar sets itself apart from other Indian restaurants in the area due to its upscale setting, the high quality of its food ingredients, and especially its creative dessert offerings. My first dining experience at Pushkar was purely by chance. I was staying near Brindley Place, and happened to be walking past the restaurant, when I decided to stop and check out the menu. The duck masala sounded interesting, so I decided to try it, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. The thick tomato-based curry had a fantastic flavor profile that consisted of garlic, ginger, black pepper and red chilies. It paired well with basmati rice and a side of raita. Since my first visit, I have dined at Pushkar a few more times, and have always enjoyed everything I have tried. The murgh korma stands out as a rich, creamy, nutty curry dish that is perfect for you if you are in the mood for something less spicy. The innovative desserts at Pushkar are a major draw for me. The gajar ka halwa tart with pistachio ice cream is my personal favorite. The garam masala brulee sounded interesting, but didn't taste too different from regular crème brulee; the garam masala in it was really only a hint of cinnamon. It still was pretty tasty. The chocomosa is a filo samosa filled with chocolate and roast almonds, and is served with a scoop of cappuccino ice cream. Why had nobody else ever thought of creating a chocolate samosa, and if they did, why had I never eaten one before? Friends, if you find yourselves in Brummy, you must treat yourselves to a meal at Pushkar. It is truly deserving of all of the awards that have been bestowed upon it, including the 2015 British Curry Award, the 2015 Best of Broad Street Award, and the 2015 English Curry Award.

Elevated Indian food. Loved the tandoori tofu! The vegetable korma, saag paneer and lamb shank…read morewere all excellent and the mushroom rice was a perfect accompaniment. Rocky was our server and was excellent. I was a bit miffed that they didn't have any Rieslings or wines that pair well with Indian Food. We have Rose Champagne - good but surprised at the lack of wines that are notorious for working well with Indian food.

Shirley Spice - indpak - Updated May 2026

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