mmmmm, just great…read more The curries here are awesome. This place is a must. I would advise you to stick to a basic madras curry with lamb or chicken / king prawn and you wont go wrong. Real restaurant with real authentic taste.

Oooooh tasty! A trip to Birmingham had to include a curry and having heard many chefs from the good…read moreold show stop by here I thought I might just do the same. The Rajnagar is a tough find but well worth the journey, the layout and decor is of any Indian restaurant. The food however is a touch above, a starter of tandoor coley was delicious. Soft fish with that spice and a crunchy breadcrumb was fusion British cuisine at its best. Two of the diners I was with had the king prawns which I also tried, also delicious! He prawns were so tender and sweet, impressive cooking. For mains I had a mixed curry, paspuran Korahi, prawn, lamb and chicken in a tomato sauce. Medium spiced it was delicious. Add a bottle of wine and it was a great evening.

This Curry House has been consistently brilliant for well over 20 years. Great food. Great staff…read more Some of the best chefs in the business and an owner that has his finger constantly on the pulse of the business.

I really like this place! The staff are super attentive and friendly, and the food is really good…read more-- quite generous portions! I love that they give you two plates of desserts after each meal, which is such a nice touch. It is a bit pricey and the space feels a bit cramped when it's busy, but the quality of the food and the great service make up for it. We went for my dad's birthday and everyone loved it so much we came back for more. We always bring friends who are new to the city and they always leave happy. Definitely recommend!

Excellent quallity of food/service and reasonably priced…read more Loyal customer for 14 years now. Please try the Jilabi.

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.

It's Balti time .. something you'll never get in Cali Maybe…read moresomeday .. you all are missing it this place was recommended by Lee, William's friend! I shall review accordingly..

I've never had a take-away from the Shabar, I've only eaten in the restaurant, but the service is…read moresuperb - friendly, and the team always remember you, no matter how long it's been. The decor needs updating as it's a little old fashioned, but the plus side of that is that the food is so reasonably priced because the prices aren't hiked up to fund the refurb! Sometimes is can take a while for your food to come, but that's because it's being cooked to order, not heated up. The food is delicious, the portions generous, and the menu extensive. One of the best Indian restaurants I've been to.

So good! As a person who loves Indian food this is a great restaurant. More casual and trendy but…read morestill serves authentic Indian. The lunch special was great. I was able to get a curry and a drink for $12. My only complaint is I wish the sampler offered more of the meats. My partner and I had to share a shrimp and a piece of salmon. I believe it should be at least two of each item on the sampler. I would definitely recommend going here and I will be back to try more things from the menu.

There was a lot to like about this place. First and foremost was the food. I am a huge fan of…read moreIndian cuisine and the menu choices were precisely to my liking. I wanted to eat something not as heavy as I might normally try at a place like this so I opted for the Chickpea Curry, which came with rice. It was very good and the roti I ordered to accompany it made a nice complement. The location was rather convenient for me as it was between the New St. Station and my hotel. It was easy to find and the seating capacity was fairly plentiful. I was seated right away when I walked in despite the fact that it was relatively busy. I also appreciated their hours as they are open until 10 PM on weekdays and later on weekends. That allowed me to walk in at about 9:15 on a Saturday and not feel rushed to finish my meal. The service was decent. I did not have to wait too long before my server attended to me. My food came out in a reasonable time once my order was placed. The prices were also fairly good for a city centre location. My final cost for everything was just over £17, which was about $22 with the conversion rate at the time. This was a decent deal considering the quality of the fare. The one thing I did not personally like was the excessively loud atmosphere. This was definitely a place for 20-somethings, which meant music at an excessive volume. Unfortunately, this was not to my taste. Add to that a dining room full of people trying to talk over that music and you have an atmosphere that could be surmised to be the antithesis of relaxing. But it all depends on what you are looking for, I suppose. And to be fair, it was not the loudest I've experienced, even on this trip. While I would give this place less than favorable marks for atmosphere, the menu choices were quite nice, the food was very good, the service was decent and the prices were reasonable. I think an overall rating of 4 stars was appropriate. And if you like atmospheres such as what I described, then you might consider it a five-star place.

For me Balti Raj is the daddy of takeaway/delivery Indian curries. Sometimes it is just simply the…read moreonly option. These are the guys that get me through the winter months. Occasionally my girl friends and I get together at home and order from 'The Raj' as it is a good way to spend a stress free evening together. All of their food is excellent and often we only order vegetarian. I can highly recommend their biryrani dishes, our favourites are vegetable (£4.15) or chicken tikka (£5.90.) We also love their vegetarian side dishes as they are all delicious. One of the best things about the food is the price - it is great value for money You can collect and save yourself 10% but it is so cheap anyway I don't normally bother. One Christmas I received a complimentary mug from them and it is pretty much my favourite - I love these guys a lot!

Oh, my goodness. I fear I may be ruined after my experience at Dishoom B'Ham…read more We had the Ruby Chicken with roasted greens, incredible naan, and delicious rice. I've had good Indian food before, but this had to have been one of the most flavorful Indian (the Iranian inspiration?) I have ever eaten. I'm not sure any meal could top Dishoom. Friendly staff, fun ambience, incredible food. If I didn't live 3,000 miles away, I'd be back every week. Run. Do not walk. Dishoom is phenomenal.

"PASSION FRUIT SHARBAT £6.70 Long and sparkling, with the…read morefresh tang of passion fruit, lime and coriander, finished with a generous splash of soda. (Ve, V)" So sour, wasn't sure if I was getting more lime or passion. They do charge a 12.5% optional service fee if you don't pay attention to your receipt.

Food was amazing! Service was a bit more leisurely than we usually like but it was a lovely evening.read more

The reason this restaurant doesn't have many ratings is because Europeans post to Trip Advisor, not…read moreto Yelp. Hopefully Americans will see this post and realize that. On Trip Advisor, this restaurant had over 230 ratings with a rating of 4.5/5. My wife and I had the Chicken Masala, a chicken curry dish, a cauliflower potato veggie, and a coconut and almond naan- Peshwari Naan. And it was all excellent. Give this restaurant a chance. They have friendly, great service with delicious food. It was a welcome change from the "typical" English food that we had eaten while in London.

Excellent Resturant, obviously a favourite of ours as it's located within walking distance. Great…read morechoice of dishes and always server hot and with a smile. Very friendly and welcoming staff I can recommend a good night here, they do occasionally do special nights with live entertainment.

Best curry house I have been to in a long time and the service is always with a smile and staff are…read morevery helpful, pleasant and lovely service and the food is very nice and well presented and cooked to your taste.