A warm and spiced lentil stew, simmered with aromatic herbs and spices, served with rice or bread.
Fish • Indian • Coffee • Pakistani
"We went for a special banquet menu which was good value however did feel a little rushed e.g. a course arrived before we had finished the first one. The food was very tasty with adequate portions and the staff were willing to adjust seasoning in any individual dish. As a course either coffee or a dessert was offered, I think they should stick to coffee. The dessert offered was a slice of vienetta icecream with very poor squirty cream' on top! When paying the bill a tip was assumed as no change came back to the table. (Not good"
Cafés • British • Bakeries • European
"Bad communication from dismissive staff, despite poorly made drinks. On arrival, a waitor stopped the pair in front of us like a bouncer, told them to return to the queue in a shooing tone, only for the maitre d 'hotel to sit them down where they were about to sit anyway. Wherever the adminastative need is here, it is coming with inefficiency and rudeness to a pair of people who were waiting for a couple of minutes prior for no good reason, so to sit in a quiet cafe. Food and drinks were ordered exclusively online, through a slow web app my vodaphone signal struggled. £5.50 for an Iced Matcha Late. I ordered regular dairy as I 'm a cheap git, despite my preference for coconut, and was made to suffer under the waitor 's misunderstanding. I was brought fresh milk, which was clearly less fresh than anticipated as it leant an unforgivable sourness and chunkiness to the drink. The maitre d did not allow me to conclude my request that the milk seems a bit off before dimissing it and dashing off I really should have been offered a replacement, or ideally a refund based on my partner 's drink. Said partner got an iced chai, apparently sub par to the sam drink at Gails and (apparently) Starbucks. Nice ambiance, indeed ruining the experience for me. I think people know about this place from instagram, so it 's just groomed, vain 20 somethings, couples and mother daughter pairs, and unfortunately the former were the most present."
Beer • Wine • Asian • Indian
"Upon our arrival, we were seated in the bar area and promptly given menus and offered drinks. Our order, set menu A, was taken after a short wait. We were then escorted to our table and served poppadoms with a chutney tray within 5 minutes, which was a nice touch. The starters included onion bhajis, sheesh kebab, and a unique garlic chicken soup that was surprisingly tasty. For our main course, we enjoyed chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, pilau rice, and garlic naan, all of which were delicious and filling - definitely enough for two people! As part of the set menu, we were supposed to receive a coffee liqueur each, but it was not offered initially. Although there was a minor issue with the bill, it was quickly resolved (the waiter was new and not familiar with the set menu). However, when we requested the coffees, we were charged for them. Despite the small oversight, it was only a minimal amount so we decided to pay it without further ado. We would consider returning to this restaurant, but as always, it is important to double-check your bill before paying."
Meat • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian
"The food at the restaurant was not as good as it had been in previous visits. The service was casual. The shared starter was good as expected, but we were unsure about some of the ingredients. The biryani was mostly rice with a dry texture and burnt on the bottom of the pot, not following the recipe. The paneer masala was nothing special and disappointing, served in a dish with no place to put the rice. We could have gotten something similar for a lower price elsewhere. We have always celebrated our wedding at Prashads and had excellent food and service, but this time was a disappointing and expensive evening."
Sushi • Indian • Chicken • European
"Now this was one fabulous experience from the word Go. I chanced upon Lasan rather randomly, when I was in a last minute fix to reserve a table for a birthday and everything else in Birmingham seemed full or unaccommodating. Although the name seemed questionable (garlic? , I did not have many alternatives and made a quick reservation for Lasan online. I was called back within minutes to confirm and inform me that kitchens would close 30 minutes after my reservation so I should feel free to arrive early. This was a pleasant change after a slew of rude restaurateurs earlier that day. When I arrived, I was taken in by the sheer elegance of the decor. Understated and minimalistic, yet classy, the ambience is very very inviting. An offer to put my coat in a 'cloakroom ' bowled me over and evidenced what I was to expect during the next hour. This is no ordinary Indian quick bite restaurant. It is a sit-down at ease, several course fine dining experience. We were served pre-starters in the form of papad and pani puri, both delicious to begin with. Our starters arrived shortly after, and I was immediately sold on the marvellous presentation of dishes. The dahi kebab I had were delicious and yet not too filling to leave me unexcited about the mains. For mains, the Nilgiri Paneer was a seemingly small portion, but rich and filling. It was a wonderful culmination of spinach gravy and tandoori paneer, nothing like I have ever eaten before. The Pahadi Dal was a great combination of 3 lentils, again quite filling. We chose the bread basket, with assorted rotis and also a garlic and coriander naan, which was the best I have ever tasted. Soft and full of flavour, it complemented my meal beautifully. To add more value to this meal, the service here is outstanding. No complaints whatsoever on this count. Whilst I was leaving, I was asked if I wanted to call for a taxi. While these may seem like insignificant details, I have grown accustomed to the lack of adherence to the spirit of hospitality in the UK dining industry and things like these really make up for an overall incompetence. I wouldn 't call the meal cheap but with the entire experience, I was expecting a larger dent in my wallet. All in all, I am more than pleased that I stumbled upon Lasan and I am only too convinced that Gordon Ramsay did well by recommending it."
Asian • Curry • Indian • Chicken
"I had been looking forward to dining here for quite some time, and while it certainly was an experience, the food and service did not meet my expectations. I was with a group of ten, and the noise level in the restaurant was so high that I could barely hear the person next to me, let alone my guest at the end of the table. Additionally, the cocktail waiter at the bar seemed disinterested, and it took over 40 minutes to receive our cocktails, despite the bar being relatively empty. If you're seeking an authentic dining experience, this place may be worth a visit, but I won’t be in a hurry to return."
Indian • Cocktail • Delivery Services
"great greeting, excellent eating (as always) and a special mention for what some of the best service I receive (consequent) in a birmingham (or elsewhere for this occasion) restaurant. Intimate knowledge of each plate from our server (just sorry that I won't catch their names), coupled with a delivery that is balanced professionalism and good humor is rare/unexpected. it made everything for a fabulous meal / experience. well done lasan!"
Pizza • Asian • Indian • Seafood
"We found ourselves in Guildford at the end of our mini-break and needed dinner. We wandered down Jeffries Passage and found Raviz. What a GEM of a restaurant. Honestly, the most gorgeous curries and Indian food we've ever had. Not bog-standard British versions of curries we've all eaten so many times over the years, but intricate, thoughtful flavours, absolute treat for the senses, so very delicious; with lots of lovely complimentary touches like the palette cleanser that came pre-dessert. Plus, we loved the decor front of house, so many lovely touches. If there was a tweak needed behind the scenes, perhaps the toilets needed a bit of an upgrade, and we did end up waiting longer than we thought for dessert (only because we needed to get back on the road home), but the food was divine and the staff so lovely. Compliments and Thanks to the Chef and all at Raviz. We would definitely make our way back to Guildford for another meal at Raviz."
Pizza • Sushi • European • Fast Food
"As a new vegan of nearly a year and currently traveling abroad, I have found it challenging to find suitable dining options. However, El Piano made my experience much easier! I walked about 30 minutes to reach the restaurant."