Reviews in Birmingham, West Midlands

What a disappointment. After reading the reviews I decided to take my girlfriend there for her birthday. When I walked in I felt like a had walked back into the 1970's with the most hideous decor and complete lack of any ambience. For starters my girlfriend had prawns in garlic butter and I had chilli meatballs. The garlic butter sauce was so strong and greasy that it made your stomach turn. The meatballs were tough and I thought I would have some bread to help it go down. The bread had obviously been cut and left out all evening as it was so dry and tough. That was enough for us. We didn't wait around for the main course. After telling the owner of our disappointment she was most put out and said this had never happened before. With the standard of food I find that difficult to believe. After being charged for just the drinks we ran across the road to the Boat for some good solid pub grub.

Always an impressive curry and tremendous service - I've been coming to this restaurant for 10 years and whilst the decor has changed considerably in the time, the food remains as admirable as the first night I went. The owner still checks on every table to ensure satisfaction whilst his son oversees the restaurant with admirable efficiency. It's unlicensed, but that's not really an issue as the nearby pub sells take-outs should you forget to bring your own. I can't really recommend a specific dish - they are all good, the excellent naans are freshly made and the portions are large. It is one of the oldest restaurants on the Pershore road and is absolutely the best out of all them I have tried all most all the restaurants on Pershore Road with them bragging about there experience but I can personally assure the Watan is the originated experience of Balti’s. marvelous work boys keep up the good work an see you soon.

Good homemade food, had the steak & ale pie - best I have tasted in years

Have been to this place on several occasions, and have yet to not leave completely stuffed. Glorious food, and, while there isn't that much seating, if you come slightly before prime time, you will get a seat and quick service. Would recommend to anybody.

food to die for!!! Have eaten here twice and would definitely return. The lunchtime menu is great value for money and the portions are pretty decent so it is easy to eat too much! Great venue for an evening meal as well. great service, great decor, definitely worth a visit

Went with my partner the food was beautiful and the service was great. We had the Italian menu which i highly recommend to you all. I also went for the buffet served at lunch times which i found good as well

We checked this out as they had just won the British Curry Award and we weren't disappointed. We were spoilt for choice, the meat dishes and kebabs were excellent.

I have been going to Jyoti's for years and years. The food is always great. It may not be the smartest restaurant in the city but the owners are friendly and the food is really good, it beats any of the flash city centre restaurants any day. Mmmmmm Jyoti

Sumptuous sauces, tantalising Nans and succulent meats combine to offer an exciting and euphoric eating experience, one of the best in south Birmingham. HOWEVER, be aware, the place's usual tranquility gets usurped after 11pm when pi***d up Mike Skinner wannabes dripping in fake gold and sometimes up to two mobile phones hanging form branded B.F.C. lanyards attired in lacoste, nike and addidas shimmer as they fall trough the door with their plastic bags full of Carling or Stella Artios or "wife beater" as it is locally known. Except in summer when checked shirts are substituted for sleeveless t-shirts to display their gallery of tattooed swallows and odes to dead relatives and a consensus of their offspring, should they forget to claim maintenance When this happens the ambiance is replaced by crackling mobile phones placed on the tables unclipped from the lanyards whilst blasting out some repetitive song in which the only the words audible are n****r and shank. Although the quality of food is just as good and the staff endeavour to remain as amiable as they were an hour before. Braving the tirades of NF chants about P*** taking their jobs, food fights and the odd outbreak of a fight, the waiters unfazed are as attentive as ever almost protective especially when you accidentally stir one of the clientele's anger by ignoring an insulting comment aimed at your dinner guest. Recommended by: dodd - 23/10/2007

Out of lots of restaurants to choose from in the area this is one of the better ones, the food is exceptional, an its lovely to see the same faces serving you even when you drop by after 6 months. Its a very family orientated place; my kids love the Tikka Masala. Recommended by: Dave Foodie - 22/10/2007

"My partner and I decided to try out Itihaas recently, and I must warn anyone reading this to seriously consider what I am about to tell you. Seemed pleasant enough, until 5 minutes into eating our meal, my partner bit into a piece of GLASS which was disguised amongst the rice. It wasn't just a tiny piece either, it was well over half a centimetre long, and pointed. Luckily he caught it just before swallowing. So, we called over the waiter, and as you can imagine, he was genuinely concerned. The manager came over and apologised, then handed us a card to get a free meal next time. Not wishing to make a fuss, we said it was ok, accidents do happen. The full plates were taken away (obviously, we could eat no more) as we finished off our drinks. Then, as we were leaving, one of the waiters stopped us and said we must pay!!!!!! We were stunned!!!! Pay for a meal with glass in it?!!!! Were they having a laugh??? No, they were deadly serious. The manager came over and explained that the card was for a free meal next time!! Next time??? "There won't be a next time" we told him. Needless to say, we refused to pay. Much to the annoyance of the manager. The funny thing is, if they had just given us the glass meal for free, we may well have gone back again, and actually PAID but the treatment we received, I wouldn't go back if somebody PAID ME! Steer well clear! Accidents can happen but such poor customer service is inexcusable."

ATTENTION ALL YOU READERS YOU GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE Excellent Food Excellent Service Excellent Atmosphere Excellent Trendy Decor nothing left to say an quickly reserve your tables for Christmas Recommended by: Balti Lovers - 21 `10 2007

went to akram's on Friday night the restaurant was full i thought it will be 30mins for a table but they sorted me out in 5mins the staff is very polite and friendly the food is outstanding and the price was worth it had a lot of fun and never tasted food like this before good place to take your family and friends no rush and no worries i recommend the place 10 out of 10 i have found my favourite restaurant i recommend it to everyone

We visit the Crown at least once a week for lunch. The food is always to a high standard and the staff always friendly. The food reaches us quickly too making it perfect for a working lunch!

Sumptuous sauces, tantalising Nans and succulent meats combine to offer an exciting and euphoric eating experience, one of the best in south Birmingham. HOWEVER, be aware, the place's usual tranquility gets usurped after 11pm when pi***d up Mike Skinner wannabes dripping in fake gold and sometimes up to two mobile phones hanging form branded B.F.C. lanyards attired in lacoste, nike and addidas shimmer as they fall trough the door with their plastic bags full of Carling or Stella Artios or "wife beater" as it is locally known. Except in summer when checked shirts are substituted for sleeveless t-shirts to display their gallery of tattooed swallows and odes to dead relatives and a consensus of their offspring, should they forget to claim maintenance When this happens the ambiance is replaced by crackling mobile phones placed on the tables unclipped from the lanyards whilst blasting out some repetitive song in which the only the words audible are n****r and shank. Although the quality of food is just as good and the staff endeavour to remain as amiable as they were an hour before. Braving the tirades of NF chants about P*** taking their jobs, food fights and the odd outbreak of a fight, the waiters unfazed are as attentive as ever almost protective especially when you accidentally stir one of the clientele's anger by ignoring an insulting comment aimed at your dinner guest. Recommended by: dodd - 21 10 2007

WELL THE VISIT TO THE WATAN WAS A BIT OF A DISAPOINMENT BEING A CUSTOMER AT THE RESTAURANT FOR MORE THAN SIX YEARS!! THE VISIT ON A MONDAY NIGHT WAS AND ME AND MY WIFE WAS THE ONLY DINER IN THERE THE WAITER POINTED US TO THE TABLE AND ASKED MY WIFE FOR POPADOMS THEY COME OUT AND ONE OF THE WAITER CAME OVER TO TAKE THE ORDER THE POPADOMS WERE SOGGY AND HAD A FUNNY TASTE SO I SENT THEM BACK WE ORDER SOME STARTERS AND NOT WHAT WE ORDERED EVEN THEY WERE HARD (OVER COOKED IN THE MICRO MORE LIKE IT ) SO I ASKED MY WIFE TO TO PAY FOR WHAT WE HAD AND LEFT NEVER GO THERE AGAIN IT JUST REALLY UPSET ME WHAT A NICE PLACE IT USE TO BE WHAT A SHAME.

I was very cynical about visiting restaurants in Birmingham as the food in Melbourne, Australia where I live is outstanding not only in quality but pricing. I found the food at The Jade Wok on my visit quite comparable and easily measures up quality wise to a good Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. Very good indeed. GB, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia

Myself and my Girlfriend love this place, very friendly, good service excellent food. Ian Jones, Hall Green.