Reviews in Selly Oak

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.

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

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.

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 - 11/10/2007

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

Went on Saturday night to the watan was busy as always but people were actually queuing lucky we had a table reserved(so no waiting for us ha ha ha) service was excellent food was absolutely out of this world just love going there an the owners good looking son imran following his fathers footsteps an checking on all the customers while his fathers away on holiday an making sure everyone enjoys there visit to the Watan. I have tried so many restaurants but nothing could beat the quality in this place its the home to balti's

We Have been going to this restaurant for many years the kids have grown up in this place an have moved on an they now come with there kids BUT the food still has not changed. With the recent refurbishment which has made the restaurant more contemporary an given that excellent atmosphere to. And with the additional Rose for the ladies at the end of the meal an lollypops for the kids make you wonder why we keep coming back over an over Excellent Work Mr Ditta

Had a Anniversary bash At the Watan Excellent BALTI i remember this restaurant in my student days(16 years ago lol) an the food has not changed but only got better have tried so many different restaurants but the WATAN is remarkable an has thumbs up for me Keep Up the Work Lads

Quite simply, my favourite Balti restaurant. If in Birmingham try it. It isn't salubrious but the food is all that matters. The naan breads are enormous. 10/10.

What a lovely place. The food was fantastic. It was getting hard to find decent fish and chips but now I?e found this place! The staff are friendly. Really welcoming

What a clean shop! The food was delicious and tasty and fresh. The service was with a smile and the atmosphere was lovely and jolly!

I went to The Royal Watan for my sons birthday party at such short notice (2hours) the staff and management were outstanding its the 1st time I have visited The Royal Watan but it wont be the last such a smart restaurant the food was the best I've ever tasted

Had a birthday bash for my Wife with 30 invites everything was as promised by mr watan (nick name for the lovely owner) we had a excellent time an the staff were very friendly an just a big thanks to the lads at the royal watan

I fell that this is the best curry house in the West Midlands. The waiters are always on hand to wait on you. The food is outstanding and I now am a customer for life. Excellent!