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Birmingham
Chinese Quarter
James Dahl Indian
James Dahl Indian Reviews

James Dahl Indian

Indian, Asian, Bangladeshi

Dishes priced around£15

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Reviews of James Dahl Indian (265)

Read what people think about James Dahl Indian. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about James Dahl Indian before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about James Dahl Indian and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

265 reviews

5.4/6

265 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Jasmine N.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Modern restaurant with amazing food! Especially the naan breads 😊 We wouldn’t hesitate to come back the next time we’re in Birmingham! Best indian meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma C.6 years ago · 1 review

Really good food and service was great! Very attentive and friendly service. I would definitely go again and recommend to friends! Good variety of food!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lauren N.6 years ago · 1 review

Amazingly good food! Great service too, booked a table because it seemed quite popular and was glad we did because I Would have been gutted to miss out on this place

"Very good"
5/6
Roger C.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food, good service and a nice atmosphere. Booked at 5:30 prior to the theatre, finished at 7:00 just in time for the performance. Perfect!

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine S.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent! Food, service and ambiance couldn't be faulted. Best indian I've ever been to. Highly recommended! Worth every penny! Will definitely be back whenever visiting Birmingham!

"Average"
3/6
Vicky B.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was nice however service was not great. We booked a table but had to wait when we arrived because they had a large party that had arrived an hour late so they hadn’t got tables back in time. Not prepared for the fact an Indian show was on round the corner and hence would mean being busier than usual.

"Excellent"
6/6
John R.6 years ago · 1 review

Hi I brought friends from Devon they said best curry they Have ever had good friendly service highly recommended. Very nice restaurant will definitely go again.

"Good"
4/6
debra H.6 years ago · 4 reviews

Lovely starters, waiters and service was faultless my only complaint would be is that the naan bread was slightly under. Apart from that it was a lovely night out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise R.6 years ago · 2 reviews

My husband and I booked this restaurant last minute as our concert at the hippodrome was cancelled due to the bad weather. Because of the weather the restaurant was not busy, but we received a very warm welcome and the service was wonderful. The food which was impeccable, very much a fine dining Indian restaurant. I had a fish curry and it was to die for...very tasty. I would definitely recommend anyone to visit this restaurant, and we will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stu C.6 years ago · 1 review

Great restaurant that lived up to its tripadviser ratings and the food was top notch for taste and quality of ingredients. The James Special was special.

"Excellent"
6/6
Agathe M.6 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely evening, food is amazing and very nice and professional service. I totally recommend and woul be happy to go back. Thank you!

"Excellent"
6/6
Jade R.6 years ago · 1 review

Great service, the food was amazing full of flavour and well presented. Didn’t have to wait long for the food to come out and the overall atmosphere was lovely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter K.6 years ago · 1 review

Superb food and excellent service. Can’t fault it at all. We’ll definitely return to Birmingham just to visit this restaurant again. A big thank you to James Dahl.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tricia G.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Our party of 6 all loved the restaurant, great menu, lovely food even on a busy Saturday night we were not rushed. Would highly recommend.

"Good"
4/6
Louise M.6 years ago · 1 review

Slightly rude service, chewing gum whilst serving is not what you expect in a high level restaurant however the food was good and quick service

"Awful"
1/6
Emma B.6 years ago · 1 review

The shatkora didn’t taste nice and we wanted it to be hot, but it wasn’t spicy at all. We ordered pilau rice but instead they gave a nasty tasting sweet rice, the workers kept staring and the atmosphere was awkward

"Excellent"
6/6
Peter A.6 years ago · 1 review

Absoluteley top draw, food was exceptional. Would be delighted to go again, service also good but it's the food, so so good Yummm. Five Stars.

"Awful"
1/6
Divya R.6 years ago · 1 review

I'm a vegetarian and ordered veg platter. Received veg platter and meat somasas. Ate half of one. Gave back and another one was prepared.. during this time my husband finish all his food. The other platter arrived. Once again i ate the somasas and it was meat. I walked out.

"Excellent"
6/6
Phil M.6 years ago · 1 review

Lovely peaceful stylish restaurant in perfect location for theatre. Elegant table setting and beautifully presented delicious food. The service was great too. We'll definitely come back. Thank you.

"Good"
4/6
Darek M.6 years ago · 1 review

The food was OK, but just Ok. A very convinient location, nice service; it was loud: so many people had to talk loud because the misic was also loud. Anyway, I like the place.

"Very good"
5/6
Lorraine S.6 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, very tasty. Attentive staff. Reasonably priced. A few more vegetarian specialities would be appreciated. Meat eating forends were happy with the large choice of dishes on offer.

"Good"
4/6
Tim B.6 years ago · 1 review

A glossy modern Indian that feels a bit cheap, unlike its prices. Average service - The manager’s a nice guy, but the other staff are putting on an act and you can see through it. The food is good, but nothing to write home about. In all, a bit of a hollow experience

"Very good"
5/6
Julie M.6 years ago · 1 review

A good choice of different dishes. The starters and mains were excellent really nicely presented and the service was good. No complaints except possibly the price of the cobra.

"Average"
3/6
Niall S.6 years ago · 1 review

My first time in Birmingham (the home of curry in the UK?). My James Dahl Special Biryani was OK but nothing special, so I was a bit dissapointed!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda C.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service as soon as we walked through the door. The waiting staff are polite, friendly and helpful - quite a rarity in restaurants these days. Food was tasty and plenty of choice. The wine I picked was also excellent. The only thing I’d change next time I visit is sitting in a different area of the restaurant. As it’s quite small and intimate, noise levels got quite high (it was peak time on a Saturday night after all) and my friend and I had to raise our voices a little to hear each other (we were sitting in the area where most of the tables are concentrated). Altogether a great experience though and would definitely go back to try all their other dishes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Angus C.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent food. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has not been before. Only negative is it is a little hard to find. But got there eventually.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon B.6 years ago · 4 reviews

A return visit for us. Once again, we found the food beautifully presented and very tasty. As well as the usual favourites there are plenty of different choices which we like. Good value for money too.

"Good"
4/6
Mandy F.6 years ago · 1 review

Service was top notch. Meals were flavorsome. Only critique is that the curries had absolutely no heat. The makani and the dopiaza had equal amount of heat for a mild and medium curry. If they can sort out this issue then would not hesitate to recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen F.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, lovely restaurant, food was delicious and probably the best Indian meal that we have ever had. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice C.6 years ago · 1 review

This was our second visit. The service was excellent, the food was plentiful and flavorsome. Absolutley beautiful to be exact. The prices were reasonable as were the wine prices. We will definitely be going again next time we are in Birmingham .

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca S.6 years ago · 1 review

Love this restaurant, the food is freshly made & tasty, the staff are very friendly & welcoming (& we like that they don't stand over you :like other restaurants), also the atmosphere decor is lovely. Can't fault it.

"Good"
4/6
Douglas C.6 years ago · 1 review

The location was good. Service was friendly and nothing to complain about the food, just check the bottle of wine prices, you could get caught out.

"Very good"
5/6
Jennifer C.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service! They gave us the wrong naan breads and when we mentioned it we were immediately told to keep the ones we had been given on the house and the right ones were brought out. All members of staff were friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jenna W.6 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere (lighting, incense, decor) and the staff are very polite. Our food arrived quickly and was delicious. I had picked this restaurant based on the type of cuisine, location and especially because it had great reviews on TripAdvisor. I'm happy that on this occasion it did live up to the reviews; it was a wonderful meal as part of a birthday treat for my best friend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie B.6 years ago · 1 review

The best indian meal I have ever had! Absolutely fabulous food and lovely staff. Highly recommended. I hope to return next time I am in Birmingham.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul F.6 years ago · 1 review

An Indian Restaurant that produces quality food- this was expensive compared to what we normally pay, but its well worth the extra. Added to our list of favored restaurants

"Good"
4/6
Gill S.6 years ago · 1 review

We were pleased with the table we were offered, and the ambience of the restaurant.....the wine was very good, and not too expensive. The starters took an age to appear, even after we reminded them, and they were both very average. However the mains taken from their Specials menu were excellent, and nicely served. The waiters were attentive Probably would go back if going to Hippodrome again.

"Excellent"
6/6
K R.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent friendly service with a nice relaxed atmosphere great food all hot and well presented,would definitely visit again in the future and recommend to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Esther M.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Good vegetarian options and large portion sizes too. Service charge is included so be aware of this before you give an extra tip.

"Excellent"
6/6
Vivienne P.6 years ago · 1 review

Our experience was excellent as you can see from the 6,the decor,ambience was lovely,a very extensive menu with all the classics as well as chefs recommendations and new dishes,the waiters were attentive without being intrusive giving us time to peruse the menu and have a pre dinner glass of wine. The most important bit the food was very good ,well presented hot and very tasty,there was three of us who all had different dishes and we all agreed it was excellent. We will definitely be back.

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