Reviews in Birmingham, West Midlands

I visited Zagora recently, early evening mid-week, on the recommendation of a friend. I wanted to see for myself before arranging a group booking with colleagues from work. Not many people seem to know about this superb restaurant yet - probably because it is hidden away in Fletcher's Walk. My husband and I were the first customers that night, a group of 4 arrived a little later, and a large group was due as we left. The interior is fantastic: comfortable couches and cushions arranged around the walls: typically Moroccan, as are the furnishings and decorative items - in the colours of the Moroccan flag. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. A plate of mixed olives was served while we chose from the menu: Harira soup (better than I have ever tasted) and Moroccan salad as starters - served with plenty of warm and crusty bread; lamb tagines for the main course - Zagora (tender and sweet with prunes) and Casablanca (equally tender, with mixed vegetables). We could not manage desserts, but ordered mint tea and were offered delicious pastries with this. Soft drinks are available with the meal - you need to take your own wine if required. I have rated ambience as Good rather than Outstanding simply because the restaurant was quite empty when I was there. I am certain that once more people know about it it will be so popular that booking in advance will be essential. I am very pleased to be arranging a party at Zagora in the near future and highly recommend this restaurant.

A traditional atmospheric IRANIAN restaurant, which was a nice change from the usual Balti or Tandoori, which Birmingham is famous for! We were able to enjoy our meal and leaving sober! (As the restaurant has a no alcohol policy) worth returning to in the future.

A brilliant place to go and eat. I have been there a few times and am planning to go back next week as I feel it is the best place to eat in Birmingham.

Always a great meal here at very good prices, my wife and I and our friends have been eating here for over 3 years and have never had a bad meal, very friendly staff and a good delivery service if your feeling too lazy to go out. You really must try it !!

We would like to recommend this restaurant for all occasions, as each visit has been outstanding in every way the food was of very high quality. The atmosphere was very friendly and also relaxed even though the restaurant was busy.

Great place to eat. They have a standard buffet for 9.99 or you can pay £2 more and you can have a bbq buffet. What is a bbq buffet you might ask. Well you sit at this table which has a gas bbq built in the table. You then get the raw meat and veg and you bbq. They have a large variety of sauces and buffet and bbq dishes. Quite good with sea food dishes as well

Having tried numerous Chinese restaurants in both London and Birmingham during the 3 years I've been in the UK, I dare say that Chung Ying Garden ranks amongst the best in the country. In fact the quality of its dishes even surpasses that of many restaurants in Hong Kong! It is authentically Chinese/Cantonese and I highly recommend the prawn dumpling soup, roast duck (even better than the famous 'Four Seasons' Roast Duck at Bayswater, London), sweet and sour pork (crispy with an excellent sauce unlike most restaurants who do injustice to this dish) and Pi Pa Tofu with Seafood. Simply put, the cuisine here is exceptional, and this is really something considering my fussy palate. The restaurant also has a well stocked bar which makes it very popular with my British friends. Prices may be slightly higher than other small Chinese restaurants, but the quality of the food more than makes up for it. It is also good value for money if you go with a group and share the food, which comes in generous quantities.

THE RICHEST TASTING BALTIS & CURRIES AROUND. VERY GOOD PRICES. ALWAYS PREPARED TO PREPARE DISHES TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS. BEWARE ! THE JALFREZI IS LIKE DYNAMITE.

This restaurant represents excellent value for money and we enjoyed everything about it. The location is fab, the waiters cool and sophisticated and the food simple, efficient, beautifully presented and delicious. I would recommend it to anyone for lunch, or dinner. The pre-theatre menu is also a great idea.

I know everyone here and use the place a lot I do recommend the food and prices!!!!!

Spacious restaurant, tables not crammed together, decent music, staff very welcoming and friendly and their special naan is to die for, stuffed with cheese, garlic and peppers, almost like a pizza plus you can take in your own drinks.

A great meal with wonderful service. Excellent variety of dishes.

`10/10 - If you want consistently fantastic food time and time again then Alfrash has to be your restaurant of choice.... We've tried most of the Balti restaurants in the famous Balti triangle but Alfrash is the jewel in the crown... Great service, fabulous food and I believe the recognised leader of Balti cuisine... My kids?even love Balti food now as this restaurant caters for my 3 and 6 yr old kids. The bill is constantly surprising each time we go as I am a bit of a curry experimenter!! Give it a try, and with a website as impressive as theirs, you've no reason not to try "Birmingham? best Balti experience"! JJ.

Excellent food and very authentic decor. Place for special days. Not the usual curry house. Place to impress the other half.

Really good atmosphere, food not too good, and quite pricey.

The Balti Cottage has been my favourite Local for about a decade now and it never fails to give satisfaction. All the food is freshly cooked and there is a genuine difference in all the diverse dishes. They have some very good, unusual Bangladeshi fish dishes and will also make things specially. The service is friendly and quick although when busy you may have to wait a while since everything is fresh.

A typical wagamama. The food was as any other wagamama, pretty good and plentiful. The dyoza etc were excellent and the ramman and noodles good. This is the same as every other wagamama I?e been into although I will say the service was better than most. It was exceptionally clean and the ambience good. A standard wagamama, if you like the chain you will like this.

This is my favourite Chinese in Birmingham and have eaten there many times. Food has always been very good to outstanding and they have one of the most extensive menu's I have seen. I always have the same main course I? afraid as I cant find it anywhere else, the creamy chicken curry which I have not found elsewhere. Service is always good despite the fact that the restaurant is always packed; it may be better to book ahead if you really want to eat there. Good selection of wines and beers although I always drink Chinese beer there, well you?e got to, haven? you? Would certainly recommend this restaurant.