I came in here a few weeks ago as when I was out and about with a friend we spontaneously decided…read moreto have a curry as we were both peckish. We parked up and went in, it was alright inside and is the same set up as any other Indian takeaway. The only thing I would say is that it needs a lick of paint inside as I think it looks a bit tired. Anyway, there was no one else in and so we had a quick look at the menu and then ordered. They had all the usual meals on the menu and I ordered a chicken biriyani and a peshwari nan. The man who took our order was polite and professional, but very quiet. We waited perhaps a little longer than I would have liked, but if it means the food is fresh than I do not mind. When we got around to eating we were both satisfied with our meals and for that reason I think it is worth a visit!

All i can say about this place is that its the worst indian takeaway i have ever visited and to…read moreavoid by all cost. The place is dirty and grubby and the food is what you would expect if you saw inside.

Brilliant everything was great from the time we sat down to the ti.e we left was amazing we always…read morehave a takeawY but decided to visited best thing we done will be going back

We recently visited Purnima as a family of 4. I will start with positive points first. Service…read morestaff were really friendly. Manager of the restaurant (could be owner also) was a polite and energetic person who showed utmost care to the customer with a friendly smile all the time. So, all the staff were fantastic. Secondly, the ambience was also very good, it was not outdated but more matched to the type of food served. So, we loved it. All the prices in the menu was striked off and it threw us a bit out of balance as they mentioned that the new prices are getting outdated. This could be because, they may be taking over the restaurant from someone else and probably not ready with new prices for the dishes. But we would prefer to know exactly how much we are spending for a dish that we want to eat transparently. Lets come to the food part. Some of the things that we experienced. When we sat down and starters were about to be served, my daughter was given a plate which was not washed properly and had food stains. When we pointed it out , they took care of it immediately. The waiting time for the starters itself was a bit too high, we felt, as we waited more than 35 minutes for the starters to arrive. Quality of the starters in respect to the taste of the food, was average at best. Portions were not big, but we are ok with that, however the taste was not up to the mark. Main course - Naan bread were fresh as was very well done. Both veg and non veg main courses were bit bland and lacked proper seasoning. Again, we waited a long time between starters and main course. As we are big time foodies, and we like to try out new restaurants and we have reasonably a good pallet and so along with service ambience and everything, taste of food is very very important for us and i think thats where Purnima needs to put a bit more effort and make delicious dishes. Sorry, could not justify myself to go more than 2 stars.

Umami is a fantastic Indian restaurant in Harborne - if you're looking for a curry in the area…read moreyou'd be mad not to go here. Just off the high street, this narrow little restaurant shouldn't be underestimated. I've visited a couple of times now and nearly every dish has blown us away. I can particularly recommend the vegetarian sharing platter and the mussels for starters! Their new menu has a great selection for vegetarians, with some really creative and unusual options rather than just 'vegetable' versions of the other curries! As well as an Indian restaurant Umami also have a lovely cocktail bar, and I've never been disappointed by a drink. They also do some fab mocktails if you're driving to Harborne - try the mango mojito! The staff have always been very friendly and the service superb. Unfortunately the decor isn't the classiest but they have put some effort into improving this. I'd really recommend trying Umami if you're in South Birmingham, as it really is a little gem!

Umami is set to be a little superstar on the Harborne scene! You'll find delightfully dynamic menus…read moreboth at the cocktail bar and in the restaurant. Dive in and prepare to be thrilled by the hand crafted cocktails and then seduced by the lovingly curated restaurant menu. The Vespa Martini is not for the faint hearted, smooth and packing a powerful punch. We also sipped on a top notch Espresso Martini and Tanqueray 10 G&Ts. The Umami team are very attentive, the wine list is varied and the ambiance is 'relaxed smart casual'. Our party of three spent £150, but we did have 3 x cocktails, 2 x bottles of wine, 3 x starters, 3 x mains, 4 x sides and 1 pudding. We all felt that the prices were reasonable give the truly great quality of the good. I'll be back to explore the rest of the menu as soon as poss.

A typical BYOB curry house, Dilshad is another favourite Indian restaurant of mine, offering great…read moreselection in what is an extremely diverse menu. The large choice available is just one of the many positives about Dilshad. The BYOB rule which many curry houses have adopted allows a fantastic atmosphere to develop, regardless of how busy/empty the establishment is. The extensive menu is an interesting aspect of Dilshad, with much more variety than I have witnessed at other curry houses, with a enormous selection of dishes at your beg & call. Both of these points alongside fairly reasonable prices, not much over £20 for two people to eat in, as well as brilliant customer service makes Dilshad definitely one to visit.

Good food which is the most important thing. Tend to get takeaways as the inside is pretty dire and…read morein need of a refurb , very tired decor but like I said the food is good so rather that than amazing decor but terrible food

This has got to be be best Indian takeaway in the south of Birmingham! The food arrives on time and…read moreis always piping hot! No matter what you order it tastes amazing, they will cater to specific needs and add/remove items as requested. Give it a try!

This has to be one of my favourite places to eat Indian. If not my favourite can't believe I Havant…read moreyelped about this yet. The staff are always friendly and accommodating if it's a special occasion let the staff know will help celebrate it with you. As for the food it is always on point my fav is the chicken naga is it amazing never had a problem with this place. The food and hospitality always been amazing can't wait to visit again.

Fantastic, friendly place -- and excellent food! They were very busy, and kept apologising, but the…read morewait was minimal in the circumstances. Every member of staff was so polite and pleasant -- and once the rush had subsided, had a long chat with us, recommending local tourist spots. Best curry I have had for ages, too. Highly recommend. Next time we are in the area, we will definitely be back.

Have lived in bearwood for 10 years and this is by far the best curry house around would recommend…read moreto everybody

This is the latest restaurant trying to make a success of this particular site, formerly Di…read moreNapoli's Italian. From the outside it's a weird looking place. Not unattractive, it's just that you don't usually expect to see a restaurant concealed behind full-height smoked glass windows, in a sort of annex to a large furniture showroom. We went on a Monday and it was dead. The place has only been open a couple of months but has developed a bit of a local buzz on social media due to its quirky interior (designed to look like an Indian railway scene) and quality food. Overall it was a good experience. The service was great (to be expected being 2 of the 5 people in attendance) and the food was lovely. Try the cheese and onion dosa for starter if you're into that kind of thing, and my lamb bhuna was one of the best I've had. There's also a good looking selection of cocktails, wines and the standard beer fayre you expect at a curry house. This is a good restaurant, with very good food at a reassuring price point. I just can't shake the nagging feeling that it won't be here in a few years due to the location - I'm convinced that unit is cursed. I hope I'm wrong!

I had a last minute call from my Brother last night saying that he was going to Akbars and did I…read morewant to go.....obviously with the temptation of a restaurant I haven't tried before I couldn't resist.....30 minutes later was being picked up to go and see what it was all about. The restaurant itself is on the Hagley Road just a little bit up from Five Ways in a large white building. You walk in and are instantly hit by the grandeur of the place with marble, statues and artwork all over the restaurant and reception areas. We needed to wait for a table so were given a buzzer and were invited to take a seat at the bar. We were quickly seated and shown the food menus after about 10 minutes.....when you don't ave a reservation I think thats pretty good! The food is very much what you would expect from a curry house with a huge list of classic curry dishes and starters. We went for popadoms and dips to start....I then went for chicken pakora and shish kebabs as my main.....I had already eaten before I left the house so was just being greedy at this point....this was my attempt at having something healthier haha. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious and the prices were really reasonable! Both starters were only around £3.50 a plate and were a good size portion! I was going to be super harsh and give this place four stars due to a slightly dirty menu and the fact the tables are pretty close together but can you really mark somewhere down for being busy and popular? The staff here cannot do enough for you and I think its a great touch that the chefs bring out the food! If you want a curry....at a reasonable price.....in an interesting setting...why not give this place a go.

Great restaurant. They helped arranged a wedding reception dinner. The food was amazing and staff…read morewere probably the most friendly, charming and easy to work with. We're very patient and tolerant with my relatives. I couldn't have asked for a better place. The decor and overall setting is very pleasant and gives a more relaxed intimate feel perfect for small parties.

Probably the best meal I've had during my visit to the U.K, so far... Indian food is always good…read morebut this place was phenomenal. They've got a great Mon-Thurs dinner special where you can get poppadams & chutneys, a starter, a main, rice or naan, and a cup of tea or coffee for £9.95. I had a vegetable samosa as my starter and a chicken tikka jalfrezi w/ boiled rice for my main. The jalfrezi was DELICIOUS. Really hot and filled with fresh green chilis - this paired with the rice was absolutely the bee's knees! I used some of my friend's naan to sop up the leftover curry after all the chicken and veg were done. I highly recommend the jalfrezi! Service was prompt and polite. The place definitely lacks ambiance but it more than makes up for it with the amazing food. Alcohol is BYOB and there is NO corkage! The Standard is definitely the standard to which curry should be. Definitely the best and most memorable meal I've had in Birmingham.

Long my girlfriend and her mates' Indian of choice, the Standard is an old-school post-pub Indian…read morelocated a few minutes stumble from the Bear Tavern. In all honesty, the internal decor of the Standard is a little, well, bog-standard, especially given how flash some of the more modern, bechromed tandoori restaurants can be. That doesn't affect the food however, which is excellent, as is the service. The prices aren't bad either, which makes it three goods to one average. If you want to make your meal the focal point of your evening (for instance, if you're on a first date), then I'd say there are better Indian's in the area. If however, you're a bit drunk (or a bit skint) and want a really nice, well-priced balti. Then this is the place for you.