Bhujon

Bhujon is a restaurant that stands in the grand tradition of curry houses in Birmingham and the West Midlands. With an understated and elegant decor, a capacity for 150 guests and a menu that encapsulates all the best aspects of Bengali and Indian cuisine, Bhujon is a South Asian restaurant and cocktail bar on Lichfield Road in Sutton Coldfield that demands repeat visits to truly appreciate. Be sure to book a table in advance to avoid missing out.

Taken together, India and Bangladesh offer one of the most diverse and respected food cultures in the world. And the West Midlands, with a huge population drawing on heritage based in these two countries, is a superb place to enjoy these types of South Asian cuisine. Sutton Coldfield, on the northern edge of Birmingham, is home to Bhujon, a restaurant that showcases the best of Indian and Bengali cuisine from their location on Lichfield Road, with a top-quality ambience, friendly and knowledgeable staff and, of course, an extensive menu.

The menu at Bhujon on Sutton Coldfield’s Lichfield Road is amongst the most impressive in Birmingham. Their starters include plenty of crowd pleasers – tandoori meats, samosas and pakoras – as well as house specialities such as garlic fish, a Bangladeshi delicacy, and fried couscous. Indian restaurants are synonymous with curries, and at Bhujon they have a massive selection, with the Birmingham balti a favourite, as well as a huge list of dishes not available elsewhere. The reputation within the West Midlands that Bhujon enjoys is more than solid, and the crowds back it up, so make sure you book a table in advance to ensure a seat.