Best Curry in Birmingham Uk — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Kamal Da Dera
pakistani · indian · Saltley
Pakistani and Indian done right—proper spice balance and technique without cutting corners. serious food at casual prices.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 03:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(7.3k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Bhancha Nepalese & Indian Cuisine
asian · indian · Birmingham B1 3HE
Nepalese-Indian hybrid that actually respects both cuisines instead of blending them into mush.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 13:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(270)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Opheem
indian · fine-dining · Birmingham B3 1JJ
★★ Michelin
Michelin-starred Indian fine dining that doesn't rely on gimmicks—technique and flavor actually justify the price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
7 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 13:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(918)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningSplurge territory. book ahead and expect ceremony.
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Rank 4.
Dishoom Birmingham
indian · vegan · Birmingham B3 3AX
Dishoom's formula works: consistent execution, smart menu design, and they actually care about vegetarian/vegan options.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.8MS
Google4.8(11k)Yelp4.8(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Sabi’s kitchen
indian · Birmingham B19 3JA
Small operation doing Indian food with real attention to detail and ingredient quality.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(330)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋
japanese · japanese-curry · Birmingham B5 4TR
Japanese curry is its own thing and this place gets it—rich, layered, nothing like the Indian version.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(295)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Indian Cafe Racer- The Wellington
Birmingham B5 7AH
Indian done with a modern edge. not trying too hard, just solid cooking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(739)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and Takeaway
indian · Birmingham B26 2JN
Reliable Indian spot that doesn't oversell itself—straightforward, well-executed classics.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(296)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
indian · cocktail-bar · Brindley Pl
Indian with cocktails done right, not as an afterthought. pairings actually make sense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(3.1k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Inji
indian · south-indian · Wylde Green
South Indian focus means dosas and curries with regional integrity—not the diluted version.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(477)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Best Curry in Birmingham Uk — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Kamal Da Dera
pakistani · indian · Saltley
Pakistani and Indian done right—proper spice balance and technique without cutting corners. serious food at casual prices.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 03:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(7.3k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 2.
Bhancha Nepalese & Indian Cuisine
asian · indian · Birmingham B1 3HE
Nepalese-Indian hybrid that actually respects both cuisines instead of blending them into mush.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 13:00 — 22:30G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(270)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 3.
Opheem
indian · fine-dining · Birmingham B3 1JJ
★★ Michelin
Michelin-starred Indian fine dining that doesn't rely on gimmicks—technique and flavor actually justify the price.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Occasion Worthy
7 min · $$$$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 13:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(918)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningSplurge territory. book ahead and expect ceremony.
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Rank 4.
Dishoom Birmingham
indian · vegan · Birmingham B3 3AX
Dishoom's formula works: consistent execution, smart menu design, and they actually care about vegetarian/vegan options.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 09:00 — 00:00G4.8TY4.8MS
Google4.8(11k)Yelp4.8(17)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Sabi’s kitchen
indian · Birmingham B19 3JA
Small operation doing Indian food with real attention to detail and ingredient quality.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 22:30G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(330)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋
japanese · japanese-curry · Birmingham B5 4TR
Japanese curry is its own thing and this place gets it—rich, layered, nothing like the Indian version.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(295)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 7.
Indian Cafe Racer- The Wellington
Birmingham B5 7AH
Indian done with a modern edge. not trying too hard, just solid cooking.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(739)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 8.
Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and Takeaway
indian · Birmingham B26 2JN
Reliable Indian spot that doesn't oversell itself—straightforward, well-executed classics.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
9 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(296)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
indian · cocktail-bar · Brindley Pl
Indian with cocktails done right, not as an afterthought. pairings actually make sense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(3.1k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Inji
indian · south-indian · Wylde Green
South Indian focus means dosas and curries with regional integrity—not the diluted version.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.7TYMS
Google4.7(477)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
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Best Curry in Birmingham Uk — Harry's ten

Kamal Da DeraH★★

Bhancha Nepalese & Indian CuisineH★★

OpheemH★★

Dishoom BirminghamH★

Sabi’s kitchenH★

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋H★

Indian Cafe Racer- The WellingtonH★

Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and TakeawayH★

Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail BarH★

Inji

Best Curry in Birmingham Uk — Harry's ten

Kamal Da DeraH★★

Bhancha Nepalese & Indian CuisineH★★

OpheemH★★

Dishoom BirminghamH★

Sabi’s kitchenH★

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋H★

Indian Cafe Racer- The WellingtonH★

Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and TakeawayH★

Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail BarH★

Inji

Kamal Da Dera

Bhancha Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

Opheem

Dishoom Birmingham

Sabi’s kitchen

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋

Indian Cafe Racer- The Wellington

Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and Takeaway

Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Kamal Da Dera

Bhancha Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

Opheem

Dishoom Birmingham

Sabi’s kitchen

Gyo Curry 伯明翰咖喱屋

Indian Cafe Racer- The Wellington

Bhoj Raj Indian Licensed Restaurant and Takeaway

Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar