Join us this National Curry Week as we look at some of the best Indian restaurants in Birmingham.
Birmingham, the home of the Balti with a host of award-winning restaurants and authentic family-run businesses located right in the UK’s second city.
With plenty to choose from, here are just some of our top picks to get you in a hurry for a curry.
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Shababs
Location: 167-165 Ladypool Rd., Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8LQ
Founded in 1987, Shababs Indian Restaurant is known as one of the finest Indian restaurants in Birmingham’s Balti Triangle. Using traditional cooking techniques, Shababs captures the true heart of the Balti, serving their dishes in the same dish they are cooked in. Their unique method of cooking creates a healthier alternative to the ordinary curry, without the loss of the flavour.
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Opheem
Location: 65 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ
Ignite your taste buds and get onboard with Birmingham’s Michelin Starred Indian restaurant, Opheem . The multiple award-winning Michelin starred chef, Aktar Islam, has created this swanky Indian restaurant that pushes the boundaries of Indian flavours. With cooking techniques from all over the world, traditional and modern, you’ll be certain to add this stylish Indian restaurant to your to-do list.
Lasan
Location: 3-4 Dakota Buildings, James Street, St Paul’s Square, Birmingham, B3 1SD
Lasan is arguably Birmingham’s best-known Indian restaurant after being featured on Gordon Ramsay’s ‘The F Word’ back in 2010. Lasan offers exquisite food and drink in a rich dining culture that is unmistakably true to India with an irresistible atmosphere that pulsates with laughter, fun and celebrations.
Within all this, at the core of Lasan’s culture is their value of togetherness as it strives to bring friends and families together to socialise, make memories and share the good times together… as well as some delicious Indian cuisine.
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Indian Brewery Co.
Location: Arch 15 – 16, Livery St, Birmingham, B3 1EU
Within walking distance from Birmingham Snow Hill station, the Indian Brewery Co is right in the centre of the city. Combining crisp craft beers and enticing Indian street food, this quirky and vibrant location underneath Birmingham’s railway arch is a must-do for those chasing a spicy cuisine.
Asha’s
Location: 12-22 Newhall St, Birmingham, B3 3LX
How could we forget the award-winning Indian restaurant, Asha’s? A place popular with well-known faces like Tom Cruise himself.
Following a successful run of restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait, Asha’s offers a large but intimate setting to welcome fans of Indian food and music. From the tasty tandoori kebabs to mouth-watering curries, you’ll be sure to return to Asha’s for more to experience another journey of flavour.
What’s the best way to travel into Birmingham city centre?
Getting into Birmingham is easy. With multiple public transport choices to choose from you will be sure to connect to all your favourite Indian restaurants.
Luckily, Birmingham is home to three railway stations including Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Snow Hill and Birmingham Moor Street. All in walking distance to some of Birmingham’s best bars and restaurants.
If you’re travelling into Birmingham to enjoy some of the cities’ favourite food and drink places, then why not get there and back for just £2.60 with our Evening Return ticket ?