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The Best Indian Restaurants in Birmingham for 2026, Ranked
Birmingham has arguably the best Indian dining scene in Britain outside London, and the best Indian restaurants in Birmingham in 2026 stretch from a two-Michelin-star tasting menu to buzzy Moseley street food. We researched dining across the city centre, the Jewellery Quarter and the suburbs to rank the places worth planning an evening around — spanning roughly £20 to £185 a head, with halal options at several. Below are five restaurants we recommend, each doing something distinct and each doing it well.
Our top picks
Opheem
Asha's Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Lasan
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Updated
- 2 September 2026
- Last verified
- 2 September 2026
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The top 5 Indian Restaurants in Birmingham for 2026, Ranked
- Rank 1OpheemWATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB98/100From ~£140 pp (indicative, tasting menu)
- Rank 2Asha's Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar— Best for a special occasionWATTB92/100From ~£45 pp (indicative, three courses)
- Rank 3Lasan— Best contemporary IndianWATTB90/100From ~£40 pp (indicative, three courses)
- Rank 4Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining— Best for a night outWATTB86/100From ~£35 pp (indicative, three courses)
- Rank 5Zindiya Streatery & Bar— Best for casual street foodWATTB84/100From ~£20 pp (indicative)
The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.
The picks in depth
Opheem
Why it won
The city's two-Michelin-star flagship and, by that measure, one of the finest Indian meals in Britain — a special-occasion tasting menu worth the outlay.
Two Michelin stars and genuinely inventive, faultlessly executed cooking
Full vegetarian, pescatarian and on-request halal tasting menus of equal ambition
Polished front-of-house and a proper pre-dinner bar experience
Trade-off: Expensive and a multi-hour commitment, not a casual dinner
Asha's Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Why we recommend it
A glamorous, reliably excellent all-rounder for celebrations, with standout tandoori and a serious cocktail list.
Consistently excellent tandoori and grills
Glamorous setting and a strong cocktail programme
Assured, unhurried service well suited to celebrations, with halal meat throughout
Trade-off: Premium prices for what is still fundamentally classic North Indian cooking
Lasan
Why we recommend it
The Jewellery Quarter stalwart that put modern Birmingham Indian food on the map, and still delivers.
Genuinely inventive contemporary cooking at sensible prices
Excellent, imaginative vegetarian options
Attractive Jewellery Quarter dining room
Trade-off: Á-la-carte prices sit above a standard curry house
Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining
Why we recommend it
Glossy, cocktail-led dining on Broad Street that makes a good pre- or post-night-out dinner.
Strong cocktail list and a genuine bar scene
Handsome plating and presentation for the price, with halal meat
Convenient Broad Street location for a night out
Trade-off: Cooking is polished rather than groundbreaking
Zindiya Streatery & Bar
Why we recommend it
Fun, well-priced Indian street food in Moseley — the relaxed antithesis of a tasting menu.
Fresh, flavour-packed street food at low prices
Fun small-plate format and lively atmosphere
Good vegetarian, vegan and drinks options
Trade-off: Casual cooking that some find inconsistent
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How we ranked this list
We ranked on the plate first, combining published reviews with Michelin recognition, the British Indian Good Food Guide, and consistent diner sentiment, then weighed value, service and atmosphere so the list spans fine dining to casual; all prices are indicative and change with menus and seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Indian restaurant in Birmingham?
For sheer quality, Opheem on Summer Row is the best — it holds two Michelin stars and serves chef Aktar Islam's creative modern Indian tasting menus, making it Birmingham's most decorated Indian restaurant and, by Michelin's reckoning, one of the best in the UK. If you want something less formal and less expensive, Asha's and Lasan are the standout alternatives.
Are there any Michelin-star Indian restaurants in Birmingham?
Opheem is the headline name, holding two Michelin stars since February 2024 (its first came in 2019). It is the first Birmingham restaurant to reach two stars and one of only two two-star Indian restaurants in the UK, alongside London's Gymkhana. Asha's is also recognised in the Michelin Guide and by the British Indian Good Food Guide, though as a listed restaurant rather than a starred one.
Which Indian restaurants in Birmingham are halal?
Halal is easy to find here. Asha's and Pushkar both serve halal meat, and even two-Michelin-star Opheem offers a halal tasting menu on request (though it is not an exclusively halal kitchen). For Lasan and Zindiya, check directly when you book, as not all meat may be halal and sourcing can change; their extensive vegetarian and vegan dishes are a reliable option either way.
Where can I get cheap Indian food in Birmingham?
Zindiya in Moseley is our pick for well-priced, genuinely enjoyable Indian street food, with small plates from around £20 per person (indicative). Birmingham's Balti Triangle in Sparkbrook is also worth exploring for traditional, inexpensive balti houses, though those sit outside this particular ranking.
Do I need to book Indian restaurants in Birmingham in advance?
For Opheem, yes — tables are often booked several weeks ahead and the tasting-menu format means limited availability. Asha's, Lasan and Pushkar are best booked for weekends and celebrations, while casual spots like Zindiya are easier to get into but still worth reserving at peak times.
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