This is a lovely place - just on the Hagley Road by the is-it-closed-or-isn't-it Ivy Bush pub…read more It's a family run restaurant, with amazing service and they sell a delicious range of Persian and Iranian food - last time we went we opted for the lamb kebabs and chicken kebabs with a generous (some would say massive) helping of salad, bread and steamed saffron rice. Best of all was the pudding - at the time I was just weaning myself off a diet and had been drooling at Gregg's doughnuts for the best part of a week. I'm so glad I waited because the desserts here are amazing - as well as Baklava they do Iranian sorbet, ice creams and (also very generous in size) fruit salad. The restaurant isn't licensed but they do really refreshing mint tea - which given the amount of food we'd managed to pack away was a welcome addition. It's always busy here - especially on Friday evenings so I would phone ahead.

Nice small and friendly restaurant with varieties of kebabs. The servings are quite big, and next…read moretime I'll try sharing my plate. There are plenty options of starters. All we ordered was delicious. I liked the freshly made fruit juices, all made in front of your eyes :). There was Turkish tea (I call it like that because I used to know like that) and we enjoyed that a lot :). Finally they served with freshly made desert.

Very friendly staff and nice environment. Easily accessible from the city centre. Weekend nights…read moreyou can enjoy the party with live music band the belly dance. The food is reasonable, with a good combination of kebabs and Persian stews. There are vegetarian options. The bar has good drinks. There are parkings around the restaurant.

I would not have known about this gem of my friend hadn't decided to have her engagement party…read morehere. A fantastic very reasonably priced Persian restaurant with really efficient service. I am incredibly impressed with how quick they were able to bring out the food for such a large number of people without taking any orders prior the event. The staff were very polite during what must have been quite a stressful busy night. I had the lamb shank, which fell apart as soon as you touched it. The rice was deliciously spiced (and I am not usually a fan of rice)! We even had some entertainment in the form of music and belly dancing! Well definitely be returning!!

I came across this eatery by a chance encounter, the curry house I had initially wanted to eat at…read morehad closed and this was only a few doors down. I was reluctant to eat here at first, but was glad when I received my food. I didn't like the interior décor of this establishment, it was unkempt and dark. There was a television on in the corner and not much else going on. The menu was clear and I decided to order falafel cooked in a Kurdish style Nan. The food was absolutely delicious, the Nan had sesame seeds on it and the falafel was accompanied by a tasty fresh salad. The price for the meal was very cheap and I was satisfied after I had finished the meal.

If you're after a kebab with a twist, try Pasha Bakery for a more meatier lamb kebab, these chaps…read moreobviously take pride in the fact that their kebabs are fatter and meatier and not the bread laden doner meat you find in most chippies! Vegetarian options come in the form of falafels which are scooped out of a tub of lentil pulse and convincingly authentic! Naans are a speciality with the shop working as a Bakery providing traditional breads for the local families. Pasha offers a seated area and also features a large world map, giving the place a nice international feel. For a real lamb kebab or the lighter option of a falafel Pasha is good choice for a quick bite and continues to provide quality fast food.

This is a great little restaurant. Actually, it's not that little - it's fairly spacious. Or at…read moreleast it always used to feel that way because whenever I went there didn't seem to be that many people inside and I have no idea why, as the food is great and the service is lovely. I used to go here a lot when I worked in the Jewellery Quarter - every now and then we'd all pile down en masse, but the staff never seemed phased by this, and the orders always arrived in good time, all together, and everything was delicious. It's family run, and the family who owns it are always really friendly. Plus they give you complimentary tea and dessert sweets at the end of the meal. Love that. Things to note: the menu is not extensive, so if you don't like grilled chicken or lamb there aren't masses of other options. Also, they aren't licensed and you can't bring your own, so it's definitely a place to eat, rather than to eat and drink. But for food and for friendly, generous service, I would definitely recommend them.

I really like Lalehzar and so do my friends…read more The atmosphere's good, it's clean, warm and friendly, the food's excellent and authentic, and the prices are almost embarrasingly low. If it matters to you ...it's also Halal. Worth Four Stars (at least)

After seeing long queue at Nandos we decided to have quick food at this persian restaurant next to…read moreNandos. It was quieter compared to Nandos... very very quiet, as there was only 4 customers having their dinner on one table only. So we took a chance and went in to try out this place before the movie. Parking is not a problem , there are place parkings pots on the streets and the big car park next door. Customer service I cannot really comment on that as there was no customers to see how they perform in pressure. So as we were the only second customers at the restaurant, we were nicely welcomed and offered any table to choose from, we decided to sit next to the window in the corner. Quickly decided our food and one quick starter dish. The starter arrived within 5 minutes of ordering our food, the waiter left the plate on the table and said enjoy and left. Now I was a bit curious at this stage as to how are we suppose to eat this dish, Mutabal I believe it was, there was no bread, or crackers or something to use that dip as a DIP. So curiously I enquired from the waiter and then he revealed that we suppose to eat it like that as it is, with the spoons Maybe, he said, "this is how we persians eat", he said. After listening to his justification I was just praying and hoping that the main dishes will be not a disappointment. Lamb shank with Herb rice and Lamb steak with saffron rice was delicious for me to try it first time. I cannot say anything about its authenticity as it was my first every try of persian version of these dishes. For me these two dishes was delicious or maybe because we were very very hungry as well. We enjoyed the main dishes, that we cleaned the plates quickly. The bill was double the price of what it would have costed at Nando's so a bit disappointed on the pricing, but what can say, they are sitting in the main busy central point to do business. Overall experience is not VERY VERY good, its okay for first time try, I would not go back here knowing the prices are a bit too much for my liking. And I would not recommend a friend about this place unless they accidentely went in to have quick bite only.

My wife and I have been to this restaurant on a number of occasions since it opened, and we love…read morethe ambience and the food there. We sometimes use the A la Carte menu, and at other times enjoy the buffet menu. Both are delicious! The buffet menu doesn't do your waistline any good if you have no self control! Food has always been really good. I understand that the chef is Iranian, but adapts the recipes to suit an English palate. Perhaps check with the restaurant if this is of interest to you! I have never had a dish that I do not like! Staff have always been efficient and pleasant. The restaurant has an excellent reputation in South Shropshire, and I have never met anyone who does not regard it highly, There is plenty of parking space in the restaurant car park.

It was a cold Shropshire evening when the sign outside read all you can eat from monday to thursday…read morefor £14.95...phew..it's a friday so no problems...we thought.... Greeted with have you booked?..yes we said as we entered a brightly lit empty room...waited 10 minutes for somebody to ask have you ordered drinks? No we said but would love to and perhaps a menu? It's all you can eat tonight was the reply. So off we trotted into another room having had a starter of Mast o Khiyar with bread for four...the buffet was Chicked Tikkas , Vegetable Samosas, Chelo Kabab Bargs (lamb off the bone), Murgh Karahis, more Naan e barbari, Sabzi polloo..plus others...food on the whole not too bad but the menu looked a whole lot better but we will never know...what they have to do is push the Persian experience..soften the lighting and wall colouring and perhaps don't get the staff to offer you a bit of chicken on a plate after the coffee!!

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!

This restaurant is managed by the same people behind Shere Khan's at Star City. Though the ambiance…read morehere is more upscale, the food falls short compared to their sister restaurant. The desserts, in particular, are disappointing--my tiramisu lacked depth and had a gross refrigerator taste. The service is average at best. It takes forever for anyone to take your order, and there is zero follow up throughout the meal. If you're looking for great social media pictures, Tipu Sultan fits the bill. However, for truly fresh food with complex flavors, Shere Khan's is where it's at.

Has to be one of the best in Birmingham parking is a little terrible so we had to park down the…read moreroad. Food is good great service.

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.

Great little Indian restaurant…read more Went here with a group-on deal and usually with those deals the places you go to give you a special menu and make you feel like a second class diner. We didn't get that with this place. We had a large choice on the menu with the deal and for a couple of extra quid could order anything not covered. I had a King Prawn dish and my mate has one of the Chicken dishes, plus we had nan and rice. The prawns were a good size and the both dishes very tasty. Not much chilli at all too, which i liked. The décor is modern, rich in purples and brown, and the room is fairly small. Be good for a groups of 5-6 max in the booths. Definitely would go again.

Royal Bengal is another top notch, centrally located curry house in Birmingham. It's in close…read moreproximity to Broadstreet, New Street train station and even has the Radisson Hotel pretty much directly opposite. So on a night out in Birmingham city centre there's no excuse not to check it out. In fact one of the only problems could be spotting it, as it is located above a fast food restaurant, however don't allow that to deter you as the experience and the meal are not to be missed. They do all the curry classics and as well as that have the beer on tap so there's no need to lug around a carrier bag full of cans if you're after a beer or two to wash down your food. As well as that they offer discounts for party bookings which include more than five people, which is great news if you are out with a bunch of mates. Overall another great example of Birmingham's brilliant curry scene.