Local inspired menu in Birmingham

“Absolutely Outstanding! I recently visited Tokyo Izakaya and was blown away by the whole experience. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and authentically Japanese. You feel like you’ve stepped straight into a Tokyo backstreet eatery. The sushi was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented; every bite melted in the mouth. I've tried Chicken Kastu Curry, Chicken Kastu, Akita Mango and Salmon Maki, and Volcano Dragon Maki. It was full of flavour and grilled to perfection. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made great recommendations from both the food and sake menu. The Robata grill dishes were a standout, and the tonkotsu ramen was rich, comforting, and packed with umami. A big thank you to Jessica, Mukesh, and the entire team for the delicious food and warm hospitality. If you’re looking for genuine Japanese dining in Birmingham, this is easily one of the best. I’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”

“We came today for a Sunday Roast after a party night. AMAZING! Nice portions, good food quality. Gravy was handmade and the meat was perfectly cooked (I had pork and it was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside) Vinny has been so kind to us, checking if everything was alright and being so fast on any command needed :)”

“Love this pub! It's so different. The art work on the walls is vintage style tattoos and made for interesting viewing. The beer selections were great and the IPA my husband had was top notch. Fresh, crisp and clean. The lines were clearly well maintained. The bar staff were friendly and attentive. The pub clearly attracts a hugely varied clientele. The Vic is defo our go to bar when we are heading to the Alex to grab a bit of culture. What we did have to chuckle about was the a cable of gents enjoying a quiet pint and when we headed into the theatre and the show started it was the band! Which if its good enough for the performers its definitely good enough for us”

“Food was absolutely delicious and served my food quickly. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Recommend it to anyone wanting to have good chinese food.”

“Overall, our experience at Taka Tak was enjoyable, with delicious food and good service. However, we were disappointed by the unfriendly attitude of the staff. Additionally, there were limited options to keep our children entertained, such as a shortage of crayons or pencil colors. Despite these shortcomings, we would still recommend Taka Tak for its tasty cuisine.”

“This place is very warm and welcoming and the food is fresh and tasty. The curried goat was seasoned and presented well! Really authentic and loved this likkle eatery! Thank you!”

“Excellent menu and staff. Everything was very fast despite the restaurant being fully booked. They served anyone who was even a moment free. There's a separate dessert menu.”

“Great micro pub, friendly atmosphere. Lovely selection of beers. Would recommend visit.”

“Fantastic Hong Kong style dishes, with a similar vibe to a cha chaan teng (but fancier). I had the macaroni with fried egg and luncheon meat in bone broth; HK style french toast with biscoff spread; and HK milk tea. I feel much more prepared to take on the cold winter now! Reasonable prices for the quantity and quality of food.”

“Had the Bottomless Brunch here as a birthday treat, and we received great service from start to finish. It was my first time here so wasn’t sure what to expect but we really enjoyed it. A few more dishes could be added to the menu but what we had was delicious. We also had 2 cocktails each and a bottle of Prosecco on the table. I’m sure they would have bought us another bottle if we could have finished it but we were taking it slow due to a heavy one the night before! Definitely recommend and would come again!”

“saturday morning 9 am 22-04-2023 just had the best breakfast ever as a coach driver i travelled all over the uk you cannot fault at all lovely staff great cook great atmosphere clean fun place to start ya day 10-10 from me”

“Lovely restaurant - great food and friendly service, the Inferno noodles were superb - i went for eight on the chilli scale, next time i might go higher! I highly recommend this place, is quiet, friendly and great food!”

“So I ordered a combo box (3 wings, half chicken and cajun fries) from Soul Chicken. The wings were chunky cooked and marinated with jerk sauce which was slightly spicy but not to hot. Half chicken tasted nice again marinated with the same jerk sauce. The cajun fries was something different well cooked tasted really nice compared to normal fries well worth upgrading. The portion are large be aware good idea keeping empty stomach especially with the combo box. Well worth trying highly recommended.”

“The Ladies were lovely very friendly serving with smile, food was delicious full of flavour the price can’t be beaten. Definitely will visit again”

“This is the 2nd time Myself and My fiancee have eaten here. Both times We've taken the tapas option, as it's our favourite way of eating out. Being able to have and try many different foods. The food comes out when ready, so be prepared to wait, while the food is cooked. But when it comes out, it's tasty and it's hot. The staff are friendly and polite. We wil definitely come and eat again here in the future....”

“A group of 9 of us went here for dinner this evening. It was the first time I had ever been here but it certainly will not be my last. The staff were all lovely and the service was excellent. The menu had a good choice of menu for lighter bites also. All of the food was cooked to perfection. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and lots of nice nooks and crannies in if you wanted a nice meal out as a couple. Well done to all the staff of The Barns xx”

“First time coming here. This restaurant’s customer service is 10/10 they are very hospitable and make you feel at home. The food matches the service as its a 9/10 only reason why it isn’t a 10/10 is because the spice wasn’t there, charge it though. Would recommend this if it’s your first time getting somali cuisine.”

“Love this place. We don't get there as much as I'd like. Food is fantastic, and great choices for everyone, including us vegetarians, coffee is divine. Would reccomend Kafenion to anyone and everyone. Prices are very good too.”

“I went to Mughal e Azam for brunch and it was amazing. The place is really clean with a nice aesthetic and the staff were so polite and friendly. The lady at front of house was warm and welcoming which set a good vibe straight away. Our waiter Bilaal was really great too, really professional and friendly, he took our order with ease and made sure everything was perfect throughout. The food tasted fresh, full of flavour and was presented really well. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and I’d definitely recommend it.”

“Great little shop. My order of Pita meal with chicken + fries and a drink was ready in about 15-20min. Slightly more costly than in other places, however, absolutely worth it. The pita was incredibly tasty, chips were one of the best I had in a long time, the garlic dip was amazing! Overall really glad I had a lunch here and really satisfied!”

“It's definitely one of the good branches. It's on the high street but finding parking wasn't hard. Food quality and taste were excellent. Good value for money. Their Karachi Bun Kebab was one of the best I've tried from their other branches. Only criticism is that the service was very slow. Sunday night, hardly a few customers, but food took ages to come.”

“We have recently tried the Sunday carry-away from Christopher Tamworth, and they are an absolute delight! The food is worth every penny, and the taste was amazing. The gravy was so good that you could practically drink it straight from the pot. And I can’t forget to mention that their sticky toffee pudding is the best I’ve ever had. The quality and flavours exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend giving their Sunday dinners and puddings a try; you won’t be disappointed!”

“Me and my husband took my mom and his aunty here for an afternoon tea. Tables were clean, lovely decor, and we all very much enjoyed our food. The staff called me ahead of time and to go through the sandwich choices, there was plenty of tea given, food selection of cakes too. Would definitely visit again ☺️”

“We really enjoyed a lovely 70th birthday celebration at this very friendly cafe. Food was fantastic, staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. Even ‘doggy bags ‘ were on hand to take away the delicious food that wasn’t consumed!! Brilliant!”

“I came here last week with a few friends and I have to say this place is a hidden gem. 1st time here and I was blown away by the food, service and dining experience. The food was bursting with so much flavour, being from a Bangladeshi background I am very particular about my curries and have high standards and can say they delivered. The waiter knew the menu and recommended some dishes for us. We ordered a king prawn garlic Jhinga, lamb bengal naga (absolutely delicious) and chicken sag special. Make sure yiu have the signature rice that was something different and went really well with the curries. Overall excellent service and food at a very high standard. Will definitely be coming here again.”

“This is such a. Beautiful place. The staff are welcoming, friendly and approachable. The atmosphere at Blanc Cafe is nice and calm happy. I was served by Aidah she is such a lovely person looked after us well. Thank you Aidah for beautiful service. I had Desi breakfast. I got to say I loved it 100% the flavours were bang in correct and the karak chaii was so tasty loved the flavour. Definitely going back to Blanc Cafe often. The food is yummy.”

“Excellent food again. Never had a complaint over many years. Authentic food, excellent value”

“Best desert place in Birmingham, nice friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Wide range of gelato flavours that you won't find anywhere else, such as bun & cheese, kool aid, blackjack and the list can go on. Oreo cake for me though is the best thing!”

“We have had a most enjoyable visit to The Orange Tree under its new Fullers ownership. Stacey was brilliant and despite a gluten, dairy and nut intolerance family she was exceptional throughout our delicious meal. We will certainly be back. Many thanks Roger”

“Came in this evening for the first time since living here (8years) and I’m so annoyed that I haven’t come in sooner! The staff were super friendly, greeted with kindness and a smile and the food I ordered tasted great. Will be back. Thank you!”