Once I had gotten over the fact that this restaurant isn't licensed (so an ideal place to bring the…read morekids or grandkids!!) I settled down with a glass of chilled water, to enjoy the tenderest, most tasty dishes I've eaten in a long while!! Very pleasant waiting staff and everything is cooked and prepared in full view, so no problems there! Clean, well presented, tasty - and reasonably priced! Will definitely return when back in Birmingham, given the chance (ideal short taxi ride from the NEC hotels).

Mykonos is a greek restaurant near the train station…read more The owner of Mykonos, Dimitri, is the friendliest, happiest restaurant owner I have ever known. He gets really involved with the people who eat there. Whenever I have been there, he has made me get up and dance with him on a table at the front. After the dancing he gets everybody outside and lets us all smash a plate. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is the best I have ever experienced in a restaurant. I highly, highly reccommend this place to people of any age for birthday meals, anniversary meals, a fun night out with friends, anything! You will have fun, guaranteed!

I went to mykonos a couple of weeks ago for a hen party. there was a large group of us and the…read morerestaurant was very accomodating. it was a friendly and welcoming atmosphere from the start, we all thouroughly enjoyed the food and left totally stuffed!! some of the girls tried food they had never had before eg the calamari, and all really loved it! As mentioned in previous reviews, Dimitri is fabulous!! He had us all up dancing all around the restaurant and out into the street and down the side of the building to smash plates! we all had such a good night that i will definately return!

I witnessed yesterday what I consider to be the worst piece of customer service and embarrassing…read moremanagement that I can ever recall. A young couple came in to order drinks at a quiet time for the pub in the afternoon. The card machine seemed to not be working and this couple after trying repeatedly to pay for their drinks were told to return their drinks to the bar from outside, as they like most people of their generation were not carrying any cash. I felt acutely embarrassed for them as they were obviously made to feel extremely uncomfortable by the lack of empathy shown both by the serving barmaid and by the manager who was called. The drinks were then disposed of and the couple left, I'm sure never to return. I certainly will not return myself either as this episode of lack of understanding, compassion and downright rudeness on the part of the Orange Tree left such a bitter taste in my mouth.

Went to this restaurant while visiting the UK and it was an awful experience the manager Stacy…read moreneeds to be in the basement somewhere filing. Her customer service skills were very poor with how she treated us as patrons. She confused out orders and even lied about the drink service. She told me it was regular coke when she obviously served us Diet Coke. My cousin ordered 2 meals and one was to go. She did not put in that order and when we were getting ready to leave proceed to tell us that "It's not like when you are in America and you get to order things to go and rice cannot be taken off the premises" I have never heard of this before in any of the countries I have visited yet alone in the UK. She was rude and unprofessional and the food was equally unimpressive. I would not recommend this place to anyone!

So much but so good!…read more Right next to Fishylicious is a quiet Turkish restaurant me and my friends Davey and Albert passed by. We saw this place first being developed when we stopped at Fishylicious. This time, on the way to Fishylicious, we decided to opt for Konya instead, which also not long ago got a mention in the Birmingham Mail as one of the places to try, now I know why. Despite being the only customers to dine at the place, the service was on the path of failure, however it steadily made a great recovery. The menu consists of a great selection of roast meats, fish and even pizzas! However for me and my friends, it's a must try kebab of some sorts. I had the Chicken Shawarma, while the others had a Lamb Kofte, Chicken Shish and Lamb Shish, all served in a big plate with a mountain of rice. Good thing there's always the salad too, which the waiter added some feta cheese as a bonus for us! Not to mention the condiments, were also a great compliment to the meal which consists of yoghurt, ketchup, spicy chilli and salsa! The meats were generously portioned but also tender in the process, therefore you shouldn't have any concerns over meat quality too. Konya is great value for money and I look forward to coming here on a regular basis. It definitely isn't your regular kebab shop, be sure to check it out!

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.

With the development of New Street Station, it was inevitable that great new places were going to…read morepop up around Stephenson Street. This new lunch spot is something quite different for the centre of the City, but will definitely find it's place in amongst the independent deli's and great places to grab something different on the go. Looking clean, basic and unassuming from the outside; even the name doesn't give away what this business does at first glance. I heard about this place through Twitter and had it bookmarked to visit for quite some time. After a busy morning on Friday, a hurried lunch on the go was the way forward and I remembered that I had promised myself a visit to 4023. After snapping some pictures of the exterior, I popped in to peruse the menu and decide what I was going to have. There is seating inside, but literally enough space for maybe 6 - 8 diners. The menu is small, but very well formed. You can choose from koftas, meze platters, wraps and salads and have these served to take away or eat in. After troubling over the selection for a couple of minutes, I decided to go for the lamb meatballs in a bread wrap to take away. Even with a busy venue, lots of orders coming in and a queue out the door; I got my order within 5 minutes. I took this to the Cathedral to enjoy a spot of winter sun whilst I ate my lunch. The meatballs were delicious. Hot, filling and tasty... The bread was obviously fresh and the salad was the perfect accompaniment. My lunch cost me £3.50 (just the wrap, no sides or drinks) and I felt this was good value for money as I wasn't hungry again until the late evening. I definately want to go back to sample some of their other specialities. If you want to eat in, get there early (as it's only a tiny place). If you're happy to take away (and create jealousy in the office), go and give this place a go!

I feel that my culinary life in Birmingham is much more complete with the discovery of Forty Twenty…read moreThree (hat tip to Jeanette & Brandon). The seemingly obtuse name references the geographic coordinates where Europe (Greece) meets Asia Minor, the area most known for the Mediterranean cuisine served at 40 23. It's Mediterranean street food at its best. The food finds a balance, not being too heavy or too healthy. The result is ultimate deliciousness. Forty Twenty Three is on the stretch of Stephenson Street that also hosts a Greek Deli next door. The businesses in this area of the city tend to fall on the small side, and 40 23 is no exception. The interior is tiny and spartan, with seating for about a dozen people. Fortunately, word has not gotten completely out, so unless you are there at noon or at the after work rush hour, you should be able to snag a stool at the counter and watch these pita masters assemble your food. If you don't want to leave the house, 40 23 has partnered with Deliveroo. It's hard to imagine not eating inside the restaurant, as you'll want to chomp on that pita as soon as it comes off the grill. The menu covers a range of goodies, with the hot items being composed of a small list of ingredients that work wonders in different combinations. At their most base, the dishes have a pita as a wrap or cut up on a platter with a salad. You essentially get to choose the filling, ranging from meats (souvlaki, chicken, meatballs, kebab) to vegetarian items (grilled veggies, halloumi, mushrooms). You'll also find several pastries and pies, like spanakopita, and desserts including a truly excellent baklava. I've been here many times for lunch and dinner in the past several months, and my go to is one of the vegetarian wraps. I've tried all three, and the halloumi is probably the best, when it's available. The wrap is either very, very popular or 40 23 is facing some serious supply side issues. The grilled mushrooms are my second favourite. The juicy mushrooms mixing with the other vegetables, wrapped in a warm pita is a little slice of heaven. Sides for your mains include rice, pita bread, vegetables, or chips. The hand-cut chips are the stand out item on the sides menu, so much so that you'll want to order your own (no sharing here). A row of spices in glass jars are placed at the counter in the event you wish to kick your food up a notch. If excellent street food in and of itself was not enough to get you in the door at Forty Twenty Three, then the fire sale prices should be intriguing. A veggie pita wrap without a side, which is more than enough for one average person, can be had for less than a fiver, including a drink. At these prices, you can support a local family run business using fresh ingredients, and still come out ahead of paying for corporate fast food. The sometimes varying hours, supply shortages, and lack of seating at times would normally be enough to warrant four stars, but the food here is so affordable, and so, so good that I hope everyone will run, not walk to city centre and see what the Mediterranean's best has to offer our street food scene.

Situated right at the intersection of Sheep Street and the High Street, Mida's is probably one of…read morethe most trafficked spots in town. It's a cute Moroccan cafe with a full breakfast and lunch menu. The lattes are blisteringly hot, which after my time in Morocco is a welcome sight. I literally learned new ways to hold hot (metal) tea glasses in Fes. The bacon & egg breakfast sandwich is a simple one, but it's cheap and tasty. Perhaps not my favorite cafe, but certainly full of character and ambiance. Plus, the views of passers-by is about as good as it gets.

I visited this wonderful place a couple of weeks ago. I'm an American, and had never visited this…read moretown before that day. My friend recommended we try Mida, and so we did. I was so impressed! The owner waited upon us as if we were family. he was a Morrocan who spoke several languages and was quite a raconteur! His wife was the chef. She came to the table to offer us a sauce she'd just devised for the dish my friend and I shared. It was amazing! The food was incredible. The service was top notch. I wish I could visit with this charming couple and patronize this place many more times.

Really good value and very tasty Greek / Spanish (I've never had patatas bravas or chorizo in…read moreGreece...) cuisine located in the heart of Nottingham. We went for the 3 tapas for £7.95 lunch and it was all excellent, especially the stifado, the corguette, the lamb leaf thing and the olives. Olives are definitely worth an extra £1.50. Give it a whirl!

Small friendly restaurant. We booked this after seeing it on Trip Advisor, whereas TA can be…read moremisleading and hyped by the business owner, the good reviews must have been genuine. We found the food and atmosphere excellent and would recommend this to friends. We had the meze and was lovely especially the stifado.

The last few times I have been to the Westfields at Merry Hill I end up walking around the food…read morehall looking for something inspiring but vaguely healthy to eat thats a change. I always end up going back to Mediterrean because there food is prepared in front of you. The food is fresh and the grilled meats are quite tasty. If you are vegetarian their are options available. There is a choice of med sauces, just ask if you are not sure whats available..

So many options in eat central.. but will always find myself here.. love the food don't think I've…read morebeen merry hill without going there. #poshkebab

My exploration of the suburbs continue. This time after a few beers I decided to run in here and…read moreget a quick takeaway....I had heard good things and they were all true. What a great little place. I wandered in and my first question was what have you got that i can take away in the next five minutes. My UBER was on the way and i needed this to be quick. The friendly lady behind the counter suggested chicken meat with rice and salad......Healthy......chek......fast.......check........and everything looked great so i instantly signed up and she got going with the prep. There was a whole load of salad on offer which I liked...I standardly wait for the works with chili and garlic as well as the welcome addition of pomegranate sauce! A good condiment selection took this place from 4-5* by the way......also the face the chilli and garlic were homemade.....winning! The food was fresh, tasty and not greasy at all. i was a very happy boy! If you are in the Kings Heath area check this little place out if you want some good grub on the go.

Have been here twice in one week with my partner, so I think it is fair to say we love it…read more On both occasions we have gone for the meal for two. This includes delicious Turkish bread, 4 different meat skewers, a lovely big salad, dips and rice for £14.99. And you definitely won't leave hungry. Everything seems fresh and is really tasty. It may not be the classiest place to sit down for a meal, and the location isn't stunning, but this place is great.