Chakana Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The duck breast was cooked just right and the squid starter was very pretty."
• "Each dish seemed so unique with ingredients and combinations I’ve never heard of before."
• "Fresh, extremely flavourful food and excellent service."
• "Food excellent and imaginatively presented."
• "The food was great and would definitely recommend the tasting menu, it will fill you up."

Cons:

• "Portions are small. Probably as we’re meant to eat and not pig out."
• "The vegetarian options are a bit less wonderful."
• "The only one we were a bit less enthusiastic about was the ngiri."
• "Food was amazing but portions were so poor. Had to ask for my sides."
• "Service was really good, but the portions were so poor. 160 quid for 4 people...."

Service

Pros:

• "Our waitress was fantastic and so friendly."
• "The staff were great and explained what each dish was when it came out."
• "The staff were friendly and helpful. The atmosphere and decor were perfect."
• "Thank you to the staff for this perfect service! We were like Peruvian Queens."
• "The service was excellent and so was the food."

Cons:

• "Service was let down by time it took to serve pre-dining cocktails which only arrived after the starters."
• "Unfortunately, the service slowed down in the middle of the meal."
• "The service which was of an easy-going style, wasn't attentive enough."
• "Service was slow, very slow. You have to beg for attention to order, and even to get the bill."
• "The service was oddly casual and people had to grab their own coats."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was really good and service was excellent."
• "The atmosphere was warm and bustling, yet pleasant and not too loud."
• "The stylish decor adds to the atmosphere."
• "A Hidden Gem. The atmosphere and decor were perfect."
• "The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly; the menu and drinks beautifully balanced."

Cons:

• "The restaurant was quite drafts next to the window where we were sat."
• "It's unique and the food is intriguing and there is room for improvement in ambience."
• "The atmosphere in the restaurant wasn't quite there - felt more like a bistro."
• "I'm surprised this restaurant has such good reviews - the general ambience were poor."
• "Tables for 2 were a bit pushed to one side."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The pricing is very reasonable, and with that taken into account it further justifies my claim that this one of the best restaurants I’ve been to."
• "This dining experience was first class and great value for money, given that it is not easy to find this type of restaurant in Birmingham."
• "Great balance of quality, authenticity, and quantity."
• "Given it has 1* Michelin, the prices are reasonable and you definitely don't leave being hungry as the portions are filling."
• "The flavours used in the food here are so so good! Really tasty food, knowledgeable and lovely staff, delicious cocktails."

Cons:

• "No it’s not cheap but neither is it remotely near chain restaurant food."
• "It's not the cheapest restaurant, but totally worth a visit."
• "On the pricier side, but it's Michelin starred, so no surprise there."
• "Quite pricey and edging towards Michelin star cost so value has to be questioned."
• "Very disappointed with the desserts, tree milk cake was not made to the recipe and £8 per person, per dry piece of sponge it's ridiculous!!!"