Old School Expertise. I'm and old school curry muncher - never did buy into the Shimla Pinks type of thing, and this restaurant is the ultimate "Curry House" If you want a Bhuna the way they should be Dry Rich Tomato and very tender chicken, well you will die and go to heaven, the same goes for some of the other things I have tried, they are just the way us Brummies remember em and love em. Rice up to scratch, and the breads are gorgeous, the Nan bread light soft and crispy edged, Jupati fresh and not soggy like so many others, Draft Cobra...... Ice cold what more can you ask for.
As a foot note there appears to some old postings here regarding the decor, well I found it nice and Bright and clean (its obviously been decorated since these reviews, but saying that....., the staff are friendly and attentive - and more than make up for this not been a designers heaven - after all .....Its a Great Great Curry House
Best Indian in the Bearwood area. Take my word for it - this is the best Indian around Bearwood. Note that bookings are fairly essential on most nights.
I was introduced to this restaurant just about a yr ago , the food is A+ i have brought all my family & Freinds and they have all enjoyed it .. it is one of the best in birmingham , value for money & consitantly good i am due a visit this week ,i recommend this restaurant first class
Haweli is on the very busy Hagley Road, opposite the Kings Head pub and parking can be difficult, but persist as it is really worth it. I am latecomer to Haweli, I must say. I think it's been there for years but it is now a favourite of mine. It is quite cramped and not the most glamourous of restaurants but it attracts a real mixed crowd and you HAVE to book at the weekend as I doubt you would get in otherwise. The service is friendly and it is licensed. So on to the main attraction - the food at Haweli is lovely. It is a pretty extensive menu - and if you are vegetarian, you are in for a cheap night as it is really reasonable. Not that it will break the bank for carnivores but as a vegetarian I think you would be pushed to spend £10 per head on food here. The star dishes is their Saag Paneer. It's really authentic, the paneer is creamy and soft and the spinach carries subtle spices. . Haweli attracts quite a few Asian families - a good sign I would say.
Frankly the best Indian restaurant in Birmingham. Try the chicken jalfrazi dry fry or the tandoori mixed grill.
The food is amazing and the waiters are really nice. In particular the aubergine curry is delicious. The prices are okay.
Only thing to note is that the poppadoms and sauces are truly expensive. 0.90 pound per poppadom and 2.40 pounds for the chutney/sauces it really seems to me a bit too much. But other than that, we love this places, it was a great discovery!
Wow wow & wow. Having lived in Birmingham for over 20 years this is one one the best curry houses I have had the pleasure of attending. The welcome was warm, friendly and a real pleasure in talking to James who clearly well versed. The decor was inviting and more importantly the cleanliness top class. Then came the food, beautiful presented, fresh and so tasty, top quality. We’ll done guys, keep up the great work and we will see you again soon. 👏👏👏
First visit last night - food was absolutely amazing. Great service and decor of restaurant was lovely. Portions are generous hence we had what we didn’t eat baggged up. The staff put complimentary beers in our take away bag. Really cannot recommend the restaurant enough and we will def be back!
First visit to this restaurant and James Mirza was attentive throughout. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with good food and good wine. You may pay a little extra but you are paying for quality.
I ordered a chicken karahi with potato and the chef very kindly agreed to make aloo paratha. I was so impressed with the food, lovely flavour and great service. Also mango lassi was spot on. Delicious and beautiful interior, highly recommended.
Will be back again
Popped in a few weeks ago for the first time. Really friendly staff, lovely tasteful decor + delicious food! Also had a beautiful glass of red wine. We are just up the road, so look forward to this being our new local!
Went out with friends as had heard great things about this restaurant.
Amazing service, food was good and a nice and relaxing environment. Only a small selection of vegetarian dishes but overall a great place to eat.
This small, compact, hidden gem is one of the best food tasting restaurants we've ever been to. Every thing since we set foot in the place was amazing. Great customer service, the employees there knew what they were doing. Starters to main, everything perfect. I'm a foodie and tried butter chicken all over the globe, but their speciality butter chicken is I would say in the top 3 of my list. Amazing food at reasonable prices.
Could do a little bit faster with the food, but still no complaints, the food is worth the wait.
Amazing experience. Will definitely go back.
Great place, it's been 10 yrs since we were in the area , and visiting for a wedding so just had to come back. Food ,service just the best ever.
Methi was fab.
Ordered a delivery from here first time ever, due to my usual place not answering their phone. Was a bit surprised by the price; £2.40 more than I pay from the other place nearby; but after eating my curry & extras I have to say it was a pretty decent dish. Tasty, just hot enough to justify being a Madras, but not overly hot. Certainly tasted a lot better than it first looked. Will be ordering from them again in the not too distant future.
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