For something quick and easy, this place is great. I came here with some friends because I honestly…read morejust wanted a beer, but then my friends saw the menu and ended up ordering ramen as well. Everything came out quickly and it tasted alright, but then again that's just a comment made by a snobby Californian. The workers were very friendly and the Bullring was poppin'. Service 4.5/5 Food 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 Price 3.5/5

Arigato Tonkatsu…read more Brilliant place with great customer service. On the old site as ekachai, the place is welcomed with friendly staff introducing the dishes to me. As it's the opening day, they only had limited stocks of ramen dishes. Fortunately the Tonkatsu was available and the broth didn't disappoint a hot thick 18 hours simmered broth added a powerful porky flavour, which was unique to its brand. The pork belly had a rich creamy texture which added flavour to the broth the longer you left it in it. The homemade noodles were infused with soy and miso, so it definitely added a salty taste which compliments the broth. The gyozas were very good with a light crispy texture coating, it complimented well with Tonkatsus own chilli oil. The chicken Karaage sadly didn't do too much justice and unfortunately was a little bit dry, therefore I would t recommend. Tonkatsu has made itself a marker for a ramen place and will hold on this title as long as it remains. I'm coming again soon!

Very small and intimate. Had the all you can eat option which was a pleasant change as you ordered…read morethe food and then was presented at the table. The food was really nice, the spare Ribs were particularly nice and succulent. The spring rolls were fresh and the yuk sung was nice. Had rice and sweet and sour chicken and that was nice. Service was nice although one of the waitresses was a little rude when we requested a change to our order. But all the other waiters and waitresses were well mannered and friendly and happy to attend to us.

This Chinese restaurant, set a mere 5 minute drive away from the congested city centre, offers some…read moreof the best chinese food that Birmingham has to offer. The 'all you can eat' buffet menu, set at £12.95 per head is most recommended, as it is actually bought out to you in the same way as 'a-la-carte', avoiding the normal buffet downfalls. When visiting this restaurant, it is useful to note that there is ample car parking behind the restaurant, (off the Hagley road), as there is limited space available in front of the restaurant. The service is brilliant, and service charge is not included in the bill.

Oh yes! Moseley have had their Caribbean food joint in the form of Mo' Jam for years now, so it was…read morewith eyes the size of huge plates of jerk chicken that I eagerly spied Soupera Taste on Kings Heath High Street. The menu has exactly what you'd expect; jerk chicken, curry goat, dumplings, saltfish, ackee, callaloo, mutton broth. Soupera Taste aren't trying to re-invent the wheel here. They are providing classic Caribbean food in a location where its much wanted. When I think of Carribean food, I think meaty, salty, carbohydratey soul food. And that's exactly what I get in the form of my (unadventurous, I know) choice of jerk chicken. And I'm very happy with the taste and the portion size. The staff will gladly answer any questions you have as far as the menu goes and they'll do it with a smile.

I have been back in here three times since the last review and have been more and more delighted…read moreeach time with the quality of their food. I like to go there in the afternoon, I have done this on two occasions of the three, and have had the food served to me cold. They put it in a microwavable container wrapped in cling film and I take it home and put it in the refrigerator. Later, when I'm super relaxed, just before the soaps start, I pierce the container with a fork multiple times and put the container in the microwave for 8 minutes. This is the best time for a large portion. After four minutes I stop the microwave and give the food a stir, then put it back in. The food comes out piping hot and I serve a large portion on 2 plates for two hungry people ready to eat. The dumplings only take a minute or so to heat and they accompany the meal. Last night I had brown stew, 2x dumpling, rice beans and pea, and vegetables, all for 7.50. The dinner was the nicest meal I have eaten for a long time. It was something special.

Visited Miller & Carter, Hagley Road, Smethwick (26 Hagley Road West, B67 5EY) at around 5:00 pm…read morewith a table of five conventionally normal customers. Within minutes of being seated, I was told to remove my cap. I explained I had a scalp infection causing acne and other embarrassing conditions, but our server, a short rotund woman named Chloe, insisted it had to come off. Twice. So, like a condemned man, I removed it -- along with my last scrap of dignity. The restaurant was quiet at first, but around 5:30 pm, a family of five arrived and sat directly in front of us: two adults (clad in shiny polyester Adidas sportswear, heavily tattooed in a way that suggested Ross Kemp might need danger money to visit their past neighbourhoods) and three children -- one toddler, two around 8-10. The children instantly turned the restaurant into a chaos zone: climbing on furniture, knocking over fixtures, and generally treating the place like a soft-play centre without the mats. At one point, the woman -- wearing a luminescent pink tracksuit -- began breastfeeding right there, mid-chaos, while I was eating my main course. Not quite the pairing I had in mind with my ribeye. I even have a photo: a child climbing the fixtures while the faces of my dining friends display the full misery of the moment -- expressions fit for a stress management course poster. No Chloe. No management. No intervention. Just noise, mess, and the sinking feeling that my cap was apparently a bigger offence than total anarchy.

On a rainy Friday in July we found ourselves in Birmingham. We were staying in a hotel just above…read morethis restaurant and didn't want to venture too far in the rain. I yelped around for good restaurants and the ones we were most interested in were fully booked. So we wandered over to Miller & Carter where it didn't look as busy. That was our first warning. We were seated at the bar, which is fine, we like sitting in the bar. The bartenders were pretty good, making some good craft cocktails with interesting ingredients. I give 2 stars for the booze. The service from the waitstaff was terrible. They ignored us until we made a fuss, then they seemed really put out by having to take our order. Yes, doing their job was too much to ask. When our food finally came it was mediocre, and I had no cutlery. I asked the server for cutlery when she delivered the food...waited...she never came back. I eventually went to the wait-staff station and got my own damn fork & knife. Annoying. For the price and the "air" of what they're trying to do, they could do a lot better job in terms of service and food quality. The booze situation they have well in hand. Good job there - cheers.

Connie's is a bit of an oddity on the far end of the Bristol Road and appears to be ailing…read moresomewhat, which is unfortunate. An all you can eat service on the front sign warns you to book now to "avoid disappointment", although I have rarely seen it busy and usually it lies totally empty. This is perhaps due to its poor location as it is too far away for the majority of the University's students, which is a real shame. The staff at Connie's have always been friendly when I have visited and go above and beyond to ensure that our group has a good time. My knowledge of Caribbean cuisine isn't too extensive so I never stray too far from the jerk chicken which is well seasoned and really tasty. Before tucking into this I usually indulge with some fried dumplings which I love with a dash of hot sauce. If you're feeling even less adventurous, Connie's can cook you up traditional English food - cod and chips, pies, full english breakfasts, etc. Although I think it'd be a shame to visit and not enjoy some delicious Caribbean food. I find that it's a touch on the pricey side, but for a meal out with friends it's well worth a visit.

I'm sure you would agree that restaurants which offer a choice of Caribbean, English or Indian…read morecuisine are something of a rarity but that is exactly what is on offer at Connie's. The emphasis is on producing the freshest food from all three genres, with the majority of fare being made on sight and from scratch. I have to say that I have a little bit of a soft spot for Connie's simply because it is such a novelty; however the food is not bad either. The people here are fantastic and the services on offer such as catering for events and free Caribbean delivery are always worth bearing in mind. They also offer a weekend evening buffet for eleven ninety nine and that is not very common in the Selly Oak area so it may well be the place to spice up a Friday night. Connie's has character and I hope that more people in the Selly Oak area embrace its unique charms.

Lovely little restaurant. Good pasta, great chips. Modern decor, just wooden chairs and tables, and…read moreplain walls. Friendly staff, and a great Express Menu that's perfect for lunch times. Good selection of wines too (not for lunch times!).

I love this totally unpretentious but great little restaurant. The chef has come up with a good…read moreselection of dishes which range from the expected to some unusual but nonetheless super items. The staff are always helpful and polite and the service is attentive without being too much. The meals are excellent value for money and there's a sensible selection of wine, beer and soft drinks to accompany.

+ great food + excellent service…read more+ friendly staff + good prices - atmosphere is a matter of taste This place is situated smack opposite of the Aldi in Selly Oak and doesn't look like a quality restaurant from the outside. Once you step inside, however, and ignore the furnishing, which is a matter of taste, you will surely notice the welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, it offers a wide range of Bengali food. I've been there 4 times now and have always chosen something different I wasn't disappointed once. Conclusion: Go there and indulge in the excellent Bengali/Indian food they offer. Must-try especially for students because they get a poppadom, a starter, any kind of balti dish and rice/naan for £7.

In all the twelve years I've lived in Birmingham, there have been but a few constants. One of…read morethese, is that so long as I want a good curry that'll satisfy those that love curry and those who are yet to try, Eastern Delight will never, ever disappoint. Located in the heart of Selly Oak, this place got me through my student years with their selection of delicious, well-priced balti dishes, appetizers and sundries. Able to cater for bookings both large and small, and with a friendly and accommodating waiting staff, Eastern Delight has turned into the destination of choice for everyone from out-of-town friends to my own mother, who requests a visit to "that curry place" almost every time she's in the area.

Great tapas bar with the always welcome addition of.......bring your own booze. Admittedly the wine…read morethat my dad had managed to select was pretty rubbish but still nice to see! So anyway....the food! I thought all of the food we had was great but I have to say that the dishes from the standard menu were better than those on the specials board for me! You can't meat a classic dish from any area of the world when it's done properly and everything we had from Rico Libre was spot on. -The Stars Of The Show- Chill Prawns Patatas Bravas Livers served with chorizo Our waitresses and the owners were so nice and welcoming and the service generally could not have been better. I would recommend this hidden gem to anyone that is a fan of Spanish food and wants a truly authentic experience in Brum.

What a fabulous little gem this place is! Hidden in the deepest, darkest backstreets of Digbeth…read more(well, that might be an exaggeration but it is away from the main drag), this little Tapas joint only came to my attention via Twitter. After hearing some of the Birmingham Twitterati talk about a hot new venue, I knew we had to be one of the first people to go and try it! Firstly, let's talk booking. I had messed up with the night I had originally planned to take the guys and had put the event down as a Tuesday night (when they aren't open). Erica G. had handily spotted my mistake and spurred me into action booking the venue. I messaged them via their Facebook page and got a response almost instantaneously. Although they weren't open the night I had specified, they offered to open up as a private party for us (which is available to anyone), but I figured the minimum spend of £200 might be a tad unachievable for the amount of people that wanted to come along. After a new date was decided, I got in contact and booked for 10 people. Over the next week or so, that quickly became 12 people, which became 14... On the day itself I had to change the booking for 19 people; but they were fantastic and accommodating throughout the whole process and insisted that I wasn't being a pain (which I was!). The table was booked for 7:30, but I decided it would be prudent to get down a little earlier to ensure everyone knew we were there. We were greeted warmly and shown to our large table put together to fit the majority of our group. The venue is BYOB and we were given glasses and our bottles were opened whilst we waited for everyone to arrive. The venue isn't the Ritz. It has a lovely warm charm (like sitting in someones kitchen) and the mismatched furniture, pictures on the walls and large hand-drawn chalkboard really make you feel at home. The service matches the decor... Friendly, helpful and chirpy throughout; I did feel like I'd been invited around for dinner at a friends house. When we were all ready to order, our choices were very prudently noted down next to our names and the whole process was done quickly and efficiently. Their are other options on offer, but with the Tapas being 3 dishes for £10, it's a great way to try lots of things off the menu without breaking the bank. I went for quail, gambas and meatballs and waited excitedly for the food to be bought out! The menu offers lots of meat and vegetarian choice. As we had a vegetarian dining with us, this was greatly appreciated. Whilst we were waiting we were treated to some warm bread from the kitchen... This was a lovely touch and went down a storm. Everyone's food came out fairly swiftly (no mean feat when catering for such a large group). All of my choices ended up being divine. The Quail was a WHOLE QUAIL and all of the dishes were served in delicious sauces with just the right amount of spice. I couldn't fit a dessert in at the end... I was just too stuffed. So, as a summary... The booking; easy as pie. The service; warm and friendly. The venue; welcoming and homely and the food.... Simply divine. My bill came to £10 (as described) and I would expect a meal like that would cost you at least double (if not triple) elsewhere. The restaurant is planning to open on more evenings and get a license to serve drinks. My advice is to book and try it now - before it becomes impossible to get a table.