Birmingham

You hear Birmingham and you think curry, balti to be exact. Also, that cannot be ignored; Birmingham does have a lot more to offer. The Court Café boasts excellent food and wine in the luxurious setting of a large glass roofed atrium and is surrounded by Romanesque pillars. Shogun Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant features specialist chefs who cook on a hotplate in front of the customers, flipping and tossing food until perfectly cooked. Sukiyaki, Teriyaki, Sushi and Tempura styles are all catered for. La Toque d'Or offers traditional French cuisine with some modern twists. But the Balti Triangle must take centre stage as it boasts over thirty different restaurants and its own independent guide. The Adil restaurant must be mentioned as it is widely regarded as the first Balti house in Birmingham and therefore takes credit for starting the Balti revolution. Lahore Karahi began the trend for buffet eating, and remains a firm favourite with all Balti lovers. Jyoti offers a solely vegetarian menu which has received rave reviews since opening.

Britain.tv’s Choice of the Month: Royal Naim

Twice awarded the title of Best British Baltihouse, Royal Naim should be the first port of call when heading out for a curry in Birmingham. There is nothing about the menu which makes the Royal Naim restaurant particularly different or unique, it is just that the simple things are done so well. The balance of spices in all dishes is perfect and accompaniments such as naans are light and fluffy. You will no regrets if you chose Royal Naim for your first balti experience or if you’re a well versed curry lover.