I am going to have to rate it 5 stars. Very sensible pricing for a quality arabic food. Service not…read morethat great. There are family cabins available for privacy, as mostly middle eastern restaurants are full of men spending their lives at these restaurants doing what, eating and having Chai with traditional huqa's but sorry don't be misguided, there is no Sheesha (Huqa) facility at this restaurant. Staff is ok. Not rude atleast, you got to forgive them for their no so good sense of humour. The food arrived quickly, it was freshly prepared. hot and well presented, traditional arab style, loved it. Not much choice on the menu, but whatever they have is authentic and traditional arab food. I would recommend it all the way to anyone. Talking about anyone, this place is superb for students with tight budget. The prices are very affordable without compromising the quality of the food.

I am glad that middle eastern community is realising that this city needs some authentic middle…read moreeastern restaurants. This restaurant has exceeded my expectations in the authenticity of arabic and lebanese cuisine in Birmingham. I am glad to say that I don't have to plan to go to edgware road in london to have good arabic food. It is all here now. Inside the restaurant they have ample seating space including curtained family rooms. The service is very good, the waiters are well mannered compared to some other arabic restaurants near by where they have no bloody manners. Not to mention any names. When eating out I carefully choose which restaurant to eat, especially if I am dressed up nice I don't want my clothes to stink of the food when I come out of the restaurant and this restaurant is on my top list now. You can't smell any food when you enter. Its clean and well equipped with ventilation system. Even if you are going to sit right next to the Shawarma counter, you won't smell any thing and you will come out of the restaurant still smelling nice with your aftershave of perfumes. When I ordered my food I specifically asked the waiter if the food will be as it is meant to be in middle eastern countries as I told him that I have not had any good arabic food in this city, the waiter smiled at me and said they are all fake. I kind of agree with him. Shwarma is the main dish I ordered to see if the waiter's claims were right about they having the authentic food and yes when the food arrived I was totally blown away. Nice and tender meat of lamb and chicken shawarma as it meant to be.. Lamb Tagine, Humous, Laban, Mixed Kafta they all tasted so tender and juicy with that authentic taste of middle eastern food. This restaurant has got lots of options on menu to choose from starters, side dishes, main courses, desserts, juices, ice creams, cakes, all tasting yummy. Fully recommend this place to all to try. If you are meat eater and like good food, then this is the place to be. Price is right as well, I would say mid range prices as with all the restaurants usually are. Most of the staff is arabic speaking but they do understand english, maybe won't be able to speak much english but they know what we are talking about in english. If you speak arabic then they will give you the best service ever, a bonus I guess. Parking is a problem at day time but in the evening there is plenty of parking spaces available around the restaurant on main coventry road.

Nice really, I enjoyed every bit of original patty men. You should get yours too, tasty & yummyread more

this upsets me cos im actauaoolly allergic to burgarss :( im not even lying im sure the burgers…read morehere are good i just have alot of feelings

This is what you call authentic Afghan food. Beautiful tasty food with authentic touch of cooking…read moreskills. Had a chance to visit this place with family. Amazing traditional decoration. Parking space is available on the street, as it is on the main coventry road, near the small heath park. Reception welcome is good by the owner himself, Who also comes to the table for taking orders, and recommending speciality of the restaurant. Farsi speaking families can speak in Farsi (Persian language) or Pakhtoon language and also can speak in Urdu and english ofcourse. The waiter staff can be improved a bit, they seem less interactive with the customers. Order takes a bit time as the food is freshly prepared on order. The place has raised stage like area for traditional floor seatings or table seats for people who feel uncomfortable sitting on the floor. One thing I would say is, expect a lot of food smell to seep into your clothes, and you will stink of the food for few days, as it gets very smokey inside the restaurant. Apart from the above, no other food in Birmingham can touch the authentic food they serve at this place. Pure food as it meant to be from the heart of Afghanistan and North Pakistan, Beautiful taste. We ordered, Lamb Karahi, Chicken Karachi, Mixed grill kebabs and tikka and the big iconic Naan breads from Afghanistan, When I say Karahi, I mean Karahi as these are original karahi's not like they serve in Kashmiri restaurant where they don't even know what Karahi means. You get meat prepared by the kilos at this place. Yummy My recommendation if %100 for everyone to try the authentic afghani food as it meant to be. You will surely end up licking your fingers to get the last bit of taste out of the food. After the food, you should always try their traditional Tea, made with Cardamon seeds and lemon, very good to digest the food. I will surely be visiting this place again and again and would recommend to all. Enjoy the traditional of Pakhtoon cuisine.

We were on a holiday here in Birmingham and ofcourse as Afghans we had to eat traditional Afghan…read morefood here, because Birmingham is such a multicultural city. After looking for an Afghan restaurant. We found this charming restaurant. About the food.. It serves good, tasty quality food! So if you're looking for traditional Afghan food, this is the place to be! We had some kebab, rice, chaapli kebab, fries and drinks. I definitely recommend the Special Charsi Lamb Tikka! The chaapli kebab was abit too spicy for me, but the flavours were good. The waiters were definitely kind and very helpful at all times! A minor is the menu. Before we planned on going to the restaurant, we searched some information about the restaurant. Because we only wanted to eat traditional Afghan food, but the menu that I came across on their website wasn't the same menu than the one they gave us! The differences were the prices and some dishes. Despite of those differences, really loved the restaurant and the food!

Absolutely delicious food! We were warmly greeted and had excellent service here…read more There is a large menu on the table so can seem overwhelming but you only need to look for your favorite protein or vegetable and then select the style of dish. We had lamb tikka and complementary poppadoms with chutney to start. Meat was tender and mildly flavorful. For the mains we enjoyed the Hairy Biker chicken special which was super smoky delicious. The okra / ladyfingers Balti style was full of flavor on top pilau rice. The garlic naan was a generous portion but if you have a large group go for the table naan. Gigantic! Prices were reasonable, under £30 for all this food. Enough for 2-3 people. Casual setting and quick service.

friendly staff and excellent food. We were a group of 9 walk in customers and the restaurant…read moreaccommodated us with ease. We'll worth giving this place a go, you won't be disappointe. we will definitely be back!

Usually when I went around 5-6 pm, the place was empty. But that is fine for me. I did get a little…read moresuspicious if they were closing but they close at 23 pm everyday. And of course the service is great. Food is suberp. Went there 2 days in a row. Planning to make it 3. It is also cheap I forgot to say. Or reasonable price..

Excellent arabian food and a great customer service. If you love arabian food, this is the place to…read moretry out.

Nice pub in a convenient location. Good folk and decent food…read more Enjoyed the fish and chips.

With a great name like this, I could not give it a miss!…read more Set on the " Aston University", more precisely on Gosta Green, the Sacks of Potatoes is considered a proper student pub, which means it can be very loud during the evenings. As I have been there for a breakfast with my husband and friends before a pub crawl, it was quite early and I didn't spot any sign of a student environment. I quite liked the chilled atmosphere. Although it's a famous pub for its traditional real ales, they have plenty of larger options for a really good price. For being a tiny pub, I imagine struggling a little bit to find some seats, if the place is packed. Luckily, and if the weather permits, there are really lovely seats outside that even with all the noise noise coming from the traffic on Woodstock Street ( another great name) , it's still something. The breakfast is great, and the full English is served in decent portion. They have some meal + drinks meals that are also worth.

I think I am going to say it…read more.. This is my favourite Indian restaurant in Birmingham City Centre! Manzil's is situated about a minutes walk from the Bull Ring and people in the know who know about curry know what I am talking about with this place. When you walk in, you are met with a homely and friendly atmosphere which makes it a delight to eat in. It's an old school curry house which I love. I really like the wallpaper! I have got to know the waiters as I have visited so many times, who are really chatty and are always happy to see you. If you see Hakeem, he loves his Football! The music they play is so random and unexpected. The last visit I made, they were playing Britpop hits of the 1990's haha On this visit, I was with 4 friends from down south who were visiting me for the day, who are tough critics I may add! I had the Chicken Pakora which was a great starter and just the right size to begin the meal. For the main course I had a lovely Dhansak which was really filling with Pilau rice. Manzil's speciality is their sizzling dishes which provides a good alternative if you are not in the mood for a hearty curry. The biggest surprise came when the bill arrived and we split it. One of my friends said "That price wouldn't even get you a starter which isn't half as good as that in London." Says it all really!

Whilst it's been awhile since I've been here, and if I'm honest every time I've been there it's…read morebeen exceptionally quiet. Like we are the only ones in there quiet. I'd put it down to them doing more sales via delivery. But judging by the reviews of this place it's not a well kept secret. I was brought her as a 'proper curry virgin' by experiences prior had been out of a jar and pub curries. According to a friend this was unacceptable, so off we went. I can't remember what I ordered. I know it was vegetarian and not spicy - I can't do spicy as much as I try. You get a lot for your money, going for an Indian can be an expensive affair but this was reasonable by the amount of food received. The service as well is excellent, always smiling and helpful. I really must go again, I whole heartedly suggest the rest of you do too.

Bader specialise in Lebanese and Arabic cuisine, although they have pasta dishes to cater for…read morevegetarian customers. The place looks like a fast-food joint with an open-front kitchen where customers can see their food being prepared. We dined in the private family room at the back that is designed for Muslim women, which is a cultural norm. However, the room was dingy, outdated and sticky with filth. The staff were happy to clean the table when this was brought to their attention. The food was tasty but cold and we were all served at different times, which defeated the object of dining out with friends. Sadly, we left mid-meal when we saw a disturbingly large termite crawling along the wall. When this was brought to the attention of the manager, he offered to seat us elsewhere with a complimentary meal. We declined and left without paying.

I had a chance to go to this place today. Was expecting something special but it was just ok. The…read moreseatings are ok. seperate area for families and non smokers. Not too much choice of food. The food tasted more like asian than lebanese or turkish. The price is high for what they are offering. Did'nt enjoy the food at all or the environment. Maybe they need to get some training from proper middle eastern cooks.

Established since 2010, this restaurant has fast become popular for providing a variety of cuisines…read morein family-friendly surroundings. Lazzat is a buffet restaurant that serves Arabic, Kashmiri, Italian and Chinese cuisine, which is an odd combination that adds to its uniqueness. The buffet area is expansive with separate starters, dessert and salad counters. The main dishes surround the area with a stir fry stand at the end where a chef prepares your noodles freshly before your own eyes. Considering it's a halal restaurant, I was impressed by the range of vegetarian dishes provided. The food is a little bland for my taste buds, which means it would be universally appealing. The design has an Arabic feel to it with the emphasis on gold and grandeur. The staff are bubbly and helpful, which gives the restaurant a relaxed feel. The car park is limited although you'll probably find parking on the side road.

I hadn't eaten here before but I had heard mixed reviews so I was interested in trying it out for…read moremyself. When my friend recommended we went there for her Birthday meal it was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. When we arrived we had a table reserved for 8 of us which the waitress led us to. They had put a few balloons and table decorations out which I thought was nice although this could have been down to my friends mum I'm not sure! Although the inside of the restaurant wasn't as glamorous as other venues I tend to go, the food I ordered was presented nice and I could taste a lot of additional flavourings such as basil. We ordered a few bottles of wine for the table and the waitress was always on hand to ensure our glasses were never empty and the table was always clear. All in all the service was excellent, venue OK and food tastier than expected.