Caroline Young Tequila
+5
Nice restaurant only downside was the way the tables were set out, a bit too close for my liking.
The food on the other hand was delicious I had the lamb rogan josh and we shared a massive naan bread which was also delicious.
Haven't had a curry that good in a long time, and the prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend going there and I would definitely return.
Family meal 10 of us service very good delicious I had the Balti Prawn Boona and Peshawari Nan we took our own wine really good food atmosphere relaxed the ladies toilets have been refurbished wow very high standard third time I have been to Diwan yet again superb food 🥘 😀🍽
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Possibly THE best Tandoori restaurant in Birmingham, if not the U.K.! We have eaten here for many years ( about 20 years to be exact! ) and always received superb service and excellent quality, tasty and authentic food with a broad and varied menu in a warm and very welcoming atmoshpere. The staff and owner have not changed since the day we first ate there and we have watched the Diwan's popularity and business grow from the early years till now ( which makes for some busy weekends and even week nights ) so do book to avoid being dissapointed, though the staff are always eager to accomodate if you just 'drop in'. Many of the regular diners also have frequented the Diwan for many years, which is an excellent homage to this restaurant. One thing that has almost not changed drastically over the years is the dish prices, they have always remained very very reasonable and well worth the culinary experience. Overall a vibrant, charming place that we will never forget as we now live in Chicago, if ever we are lucky enough to be back in the U.K. the taxi from the airport would lead us straight to here, knowing full well that this place always has and always will be consistently the brilliant!
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It's been over 25 years since we last dined here, we used to be regulars back then. Unsurprisingly the dining room has changed and for the better, smart toilets now too.
I enjoyed my meal here, and the wife would have done except she found all to be on the hot side.
It started well, the poppadoms and chutneys were very enjoyable.
We then had a few issues with the menu or rather the ordering. When I asked what the Pathia Diwan Style was like, our waiter told me to read the menu, I wasn't impressed and told him he should ask someone who would know.
If you're interested it's the same as most pathias. I opted for a sheekh kebab to share, a balti chicken tikka jalfrezi, and the wife a "safeish" chicken and mushroom balti.
The sheekh kebab was quite hot, this I find typical of most Pakistani starters. It was also very firm in texture and I am fairly confident that it had been microwaved. Despite this, I thought it OK but the wife gave me hers after a few bites.
It was a similar experience with the baltis, mine was very good and the wife struggled through hers.
I think every one of the staff must have asked if the meal was OK, I was going to mention the wife's was a bit too hot for her but she didn't want to make a fuss. No complaints with the sides and the portions were generous.
I thought it was reasonably priced, the bill being all the better as you can take your own alcohol. That said, I noticed quite a few taking in their own soft drinks, it's not just here either.
This is a truly outstanding curry house. Bring your own beer if required. Tremendously efficient service, the prices are supreme and the grub is ace. Ok, our taxi from The Grand Hotel at about 20.15 on a Friday hit heavy traffic so incurred extra expenditure, but still. Do not be put off by the surroundings, give this joint a try!
Really simple but tasty balti. As a pure vegetarian ,I'm fussy where I eat , especially after living in Bombay/ Mumbai India for a year.
The portions are very generous and the onion bhaji is gigantic- the biggest onion bhaji I have seen in any restaurant, and the cheapest only £2.45 Well done Diwan .
The foods were great.
The service was nice.
Staff was attentive and friendly.
Great food and hospitality! A variety of Balti curries and king size portions!! A nice family run atmosphere!! We had a regular naan, Diwan rice, veggie balti and the chefs recommendation, a duo Balti lamp passanda and chicken rezala. Lasi was fantastic too!!
I'm falling out of words to praise the taste and flavour of the curry.
It was just much more than amazing.
The food was fresh and perfectly delicious.
Variety of options available, excellent service.
Would definitely recommend especially for its authentic curries.
Diwan is literally my top favourite in the entire Birmingham.
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First with the good: great old school atmosphere... You're not paying for super fancy nonsense here. Just a clean old fashioned restaurant in a warm setting. This is quite refreshing!
I wasn't impressed with the condiments... The onion was way too chunky in the onion chutney. The mint sauce didn't have a kick and was rather bland. I feel a pickle tray or working on these two condiments would be a good idea.
The mains were truly a pleasure to eat. My lamb jalfrezi and my friends chicken/lamb curry was perfectly cooked. The meat was tender and fell apart without effort. The flavor was still short of a home cooked curry, but it was not far from it.
The naan and tandoori roti was cooked to perfection. The naan especially cooked just right, flaked up well and was perfectly soft inside.
On price, it's more affordable than the competition.
On portion - stick with one balti or karahi between two with starters between two. One standard naan is enough for the average person; get more on the fresh as and when you need it.
Thank you :)
Great place. Excellent traditional Indian food. Great service. Lovely atmosphere. Very good value. A little gem of a restaurant.
This hit the spot! A proper Birmingham balti. The staff are really helpful in offering alternative dishes that are not on the menu. For instance, they made aloo chat Puri as a starter for us, as well as a balti with Naga. They also do a handful of baltis which you can try in 2 smaller dishes (I had the chicken tikka bhuna balti and the lamb dopiaza). Both so lovely. The naans were awesome too (peshwari and a garlic naan ordered). We tried their special rice....omg sooo nice. Tarka daal and saag paneer as sides. Couldn't fault any of it. Definitely a place to go when I come back to visit my hometown.
BYOB which is an added bonus I think.
Bill came to about £47.
Lovely food and staff. Will definitely return when next in the area. Convenient for meal after cricket at edgbaston
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