Restaurant Recommendations in Birmingham ...

TS7 · 14 Jun 2017 at 11:12

Hi - attending the Cricket at Edgbaston; any recommendations for a good evening meal reasonably nearby? None of us are familiar with Birmingham.

Cuisine preferences would be Burger joint, Mexican or an Indian. However leaning against an Indian as we imagine these will be heaving given it's an India cricket match! (Pushkar looks nice but it seems appears to be in the 'fine dining' bracket, unsure whether group of guys wearing cricket shirts and shorts would be welcome lol).

Thanks!

Psycho Sonny · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:08

Keg and Grill

It's a really great concept. It's basically a good pub with an indian restaurant hidden inside. It's a couple of blocks away from the main city centre (bull ring) so it shouldn't be rammed. Plus indians don't tend to eat in indian restaurants often.

eddie101 · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:12

Smokehaus or Original Patty Men get my vote

dink · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:17

Kolkata Lounge is the best (reasonably priced!) indian in brum imo

tom_nieto · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:26

Original patty men is awesome but you can't book, so you might be waiting a while. Are you going on a weekend? How many of you are there? Are you happy to jump in a cab or is walking the only option?

Indian food is awesome in Birmingham and it would seem a shame to miss out! So much choice for everyone's taste and budget!

More info and then can recommend further!

tom_nieto · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:27

Psycho Sonny said:
Keg and Grill

It's a really great concept. It's basically a good pub with an indian restaurant hidden inside. It's a couple of blocks away from the main city centre (bull ring) so it shouldn't be rammed. Plus indians don't tend to eat in indian restaurants often.

There are a few Desi pubs around the place now. Hen and Chickens in the jewellery quarter is my favourite!

Cleisthenes · 14 Jun 2017 at 12:35

I've been to Pushkar numerous times. I wouldn't call it especially smart, I think you'd get away with those clothes (just!). It's very nice if you do decide to go

hlxbravo · 14 Jun 2017 at 17:41

Friend of mine went to Pushkar's, next to the Jurys Inn IIRC, and he said he paid about £11 for the curry !

TS7 · 14 Jun 2017 at 18:56

Psycho Sonny said:
Keg and Grill

tom_nieto said:
There are a few Desi pubs around the place now. Hen and Chickens in the jewellery quarter is my favourite!

I think you guys have nailed it with these two suggestions. Just the type of place we were after. Wholesome Indian food in an informal setting we can be in and out within an hour and a half.

dink said:
Kolkata Lounge is the best (reasonably priced!) indian in brum imo

The menu here looks excellent too!

TS7 · 14 Jun 2017 at 18:57

Cleisthenes said:
I've been to Pushkar numerous times. I wouldn't call it especially smart, I think you'd get away with those clothes (just!). It's very nice if you do decide to go

hlxbravo said:
Friend of mine went to Pushkar's, next to the Jurys Inn IIRC, and he said he paid about £11 for the curry !

This is off the cards. A few of the guys going poo-pooed it

- menu looks interesting a bit different to the usual Indian, I would have liked to go.

kitfit1 · 14 Jun 2017 at 19:13

You could have a look at "Akbars" on the Hagley road. Within walking distance of the cricket ground. I've always enjoyed eating there, i wouldn't say it's as good as the Bradford restaurant they have (that would be hard to beat lol). But it's a lot different from most Indian restaurants and well worth a try.

tom_nieto · 14 Jun 2017 at 20:14

It's worth booking at the hen and chickens as it gets busy and it's a small pub.

dowie · 14 Jun 2017 at 20:20

TS7 said:
Cuisine preferences would be Burger joint, Mexican or an Indian. However leaning against an Indian as we imagine these will be heaving given it's an India cricket match! (Pushkar looks nice but it seems appears to be in the 'fine dining' bracket, unsure whether group of guys wearing cricket shirts and shorts would be welcome lol).

FYI Lots of 'Indian' restaurants and run by members of the Bangladeshi community.