Hereโs your spicy, saucy, and slightly unhinged tour of the best curry houses in Birmingham. Weโve done the hard work (and the heartburn) so you donโt have toโฆ ๐
๐ฅ Lasan โ The Michelin Darling
๐ 3โ4 Dakota Buildings, James St, B3 1SD
๐ฐ ยฃยฃยฃ | ๐ Michelin Guide Recommended
This is where curry wears a tuxedo. Lasan doesnโt mess about โ itโs posh, it’s lush, and Gordon Ramsayโs called it one of the UKโs best. Think butter chicken with a PhD and lamb chops so tender they practically sing you a ballad. ๐ค
๐ด Opheem โ Curry Goes Galactic
๐ 65 Summer Row, B3 1JJ
๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ | โญ Michelin Star
Run by Aktar Islam, this is fine-dining Indian food dialled up to eleven. Itโs art. Itโs drama. Itโs a tasting menu that could make you cry into your coconut rice. Expect dishes youโve never heard of but will be talking about for months.
๐ Shababs โ The Balti Belter
๐ 163โ165 Ladypool Rd, B12 8LQ
๐ฐ ยฃ | ๐ Balti Triangle Royalty
If youโve never had a balti from here in a proper stainless-steel dish that could double as a cymbal, are you even living? This place is proper old-school Brum curry โ no gimmicks, just legendary flavour and naan the size of your torso. ๐
๐ถ๏ธ Al Frash โ The Local Legend
๐ 186 Ladypool Rd, B12 8JS
๐ฐ ยฃ | ๐ฅ Authentic AF
A spicy powerhouse deep in the Balti Triangle, Al Frash has been knocking out mind-melting curries for decades. Go for the tandoori king prawns or the garlic chilli chicken if you like it hot. Not for the faint-hearted or the spice-shy ๐ฅต
๐ MyLahore โ Bollywood Meets Bradford in Brum
๐ 191โ194 Bradford St, B12 0JD
๐ฐ ยฃยฃ | ๐ฅค Massive Menu
Technically a mix of British Asian fusion, this oneโs a crowd-pleaser. Burgers, curries, mocktails โ itโs got it all, with proper vibes. Youโll see dates, families, and footie lads all tucking in together. Try the Lamb Karahi and thank us later. ๐ค
๐ข Adil’s โ The OG Balti Pioneer
๐ 148โ150 Stoney Ln, B12 8AJ
๐ฐ ยฃ | ๐ฐ๏ธ Est. 1977
Adilโs claims to have invented the Balti, and whether thatโs gospel or Brummie folklore, one thingโs certain โ the flavour is out of this world. Chicken tikka balti with peshwari naan? Get in my face. ๐คค
๐ฅ Tipu Sultan โ Palatial Curry Madness
๐ 43 Alcester Rd, Moseley, B13 8AA
๐ฐ ยฃยฃ | ๐ Extra AF
This place looks like a Mughal palace crossed with a glam rock tour bus, and the food slaps just as hard. Itโs got chandeliers, gold thrones, and mutton nihari that might change your life. Bring your camera and your appetite.
๐ BONUS ROUND: LATE NIGHT CURRY MISSION ๐ป
๐ Rooster Hut โ Not a curry house per se, but their spicy chicken curry and naan combo at 2am on Bristol Road hits differently. Trust us, butt.
๐ Diwan Balti โ Chill spot, perfect for a post-pub feast.
๐ถ๏ธ Honourable Mentions:
- Pushkar โ Punjabi fine dining and posh cocktails
- Jyotiโs Vegetarian โ South Indian thali heaven
- Rajdoot โ Historic, romantic, and full of saffron dreams
๐งพ Final Verdict:
If you want:
- ๐ฅ Fire & Tradition โ Shababs or Al Frash
- ๐ Michelin Madness โ Opheem or Lasan
- ๐ Post-Pint Fuel โ Rooster Hut
- ๐ Vibes & Glam โ Tipu Sultan
So next time you’re in Birmingham, donโt settle for bland. Go full Balti Berserk Mode and let your tastebuds mosher-pit their way through the cityโs spicy wonders. ๐ถ๏ธ๐ค
Got a fave we missed? Tell us! Weโll curry on the conversation below ๐
Diolch, Brum! ๐๐ฌ๐ง #CurryCapital #BaltiTriangleForever
