The Indian Streatery Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food really felt home-made and was packed with flavours."
• "The curry was pretty good and I went for the optional Chai as well which was top notch."
• "Home cooked black daal & green/red chapattis were amazing."
• "The flavours were amazing and so fresh."
• "The food is not just delicious but also bursting with authentic flavors."
• "The chicken chaat was the tastiest curry I've had in years."
• "Food well flavoured but sparse."
• "We tried several dishes from the main menu. It was wonderful. Real authentic food."

Cons:

• "The portion size was smaller than expected for £6.50 compared to prices in B'ham."
• "When the food eventually came out, it was average at best, some parts of it were cold."
• "Food was for non - indian taste...more for people who want to try Indian street food but without too much heat."
• "I won't recommend it for people who are looking for authentic Indian flavours."
• "The food took more than 50 mins to arrive after we ordered and it didnt taste good at all."
• "Food is great, this place is always on my radar when I’m in town for business, sadly colleagues I usually travel with don’t like Indian food."
• "Really bad experience after fun Christmas outing: 1. Bland - uncooked food."
• "We visited last week in Birmingham and had a horrid experience at this place. Visit only to spoil your evening :-( 1. Food is very bland and very unlike Indian food."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was very welcoming and helpful in picking which meals/drinks to combine."
• "Staff had warm hospitality & were courteous."
• "The staff were really helpful in explaining the menu and what was what."
• "The staff at the restaurant were incredibly friendly and accommodating."
• "Staff are friendly and helpful - advising on the best combinations of Indian tapas and larger plates for a good meal."
• "The staff did well handling a large amount of guests, and everything went pretty much okay."
• "Staff are great and the food is lovely, so we'll go back, but it is pricey."
• "The service was professional, helpful and friendly."

Cons:

• "We were seated right by the door & saw three groups of walk-ins gradually come in & get seated, then they started to get served while nobody even looked at us."
• "The menu had a unique combination of food and drink, and was something new for me. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed."
• "The only downside was that it was quite cold in the restaurant as the front door kept staying open when someone had used it."
• "The food and the ambience was great really enjoyed the PFC and the methi chicken! Cool concept and real authentic Indian street type food."
• "We went on a quiet Tuesday night in January. We had booked, but you didn't need to, as there were plenty of tables."
• "Food was for non - indian taste...more for people who want to try indian street food but without too much heat."
• "The staff did well handling a large amount of guests, and everything went pretty much okay."
• "The service was slow and inefficient. The servers were not friendly and while waiting for the order they asked us vacate the table in next 15 mins."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "The decoration and overall atmosphere was good."
• "Great Indi-cafe experience, we took a quick hop while on our way to London."
• "It's a small place, & at that point, it was quiet."
• "The food and the ambience was great really enjoyed the PFC and the methi chicken! Cool concept and real authentic Indian street type food."
• "The atmosphere was pleasant, however the meal did not have an authentic Indian flavour."
• "Nice little quiet place with tasty homemade style food."
• "This relaxed, cosy and informal setting will blow you away with their excellent food."
• "The atmosphere is just beautiful you really get the feel of being in India."

Cons:

• "It's a small place, & at that point, it was quiet. There were just 2 other people dining with each other in there."
• "The only downside was that it was quite cold in the restaurant as the front door kept staying open when someone had used it."
• "A cozy restaurant in the very city centre of Birmingham. It has a very cool atmosphere, though it was too expensive for what it was, as the portions are tiny and you need to order multiple plates of things."
• "The restaurant was quite cold inside despite being very busy."
• "We were excited to try this restaurant after reading some good reviews about it. The food was below average or just average at best so we were disappointed."
• "The restaurant needs to visit india and actually eat the items they serve on the menu here."
• "No authentic taste ti Indian food based on the name of restaurant!"
• "Staff and service generally very good, and interesting interior styling and decor."