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Pushkar

Pushkar

245 Broad Street, Birmingham, B12HQ, B1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Sushi • Kebab • Cafés • Seafood


"Birmingham is known as one of the two capitals of Indian cuisine in England, alongside Bradford, and is famous for its Balti dishes, with countless Balti houses throughout the city. Amidst this wealth of delicious and affordable Indian food, Pushkar stands out as a more upscale and pricier option that has still managed to build a loyal following. What sets Pushkar apart is its elegant atmosphere, the exceptional quality of its ingredients, and its inventive dessert menu. My first visit to Pushkar happened by chance while I was staying near Brindley Place. Passing by, I decided to take a look at the menu and was intrigued by the duck masala. It surpassed my expectations—the rich tomato-based curry was bursting with flavors of garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red chilies. It was perfectly complemented by basmati rice and a side of raita. Since then, I’ve returned several times and enjoyed every dish I’ve tried. The murgh korma is a standout, offering a luxurious, creamy, and nutty curry that’s ideal if you prefer milder spice. The creative desserts are a particular highlight for me. The gajar ka halwa tart served with pistachio ice cream is my favorite. While the garam masala brûlée didn’t differ much from a classic crème brûlée, with just a subtle hint of cinnamon, it was still very enjoyable. Another unique treat is the chocomosa—a filo samosa filled with chocolate and roasted almonds, accompanied by cappuccino ice cream. I’m left wondering why no one else has thought to create a chocolate samosa before, and how I had never tried one until now. If you find yourself in Birmingham, a visit to Pushkar is a must. The restaurant truly lives up to its accolades, including the 2015 British Curry Award, the 2015 Best of Broad Street Award, and the 2015 English Curry Award."

Soho Wala

Soho Wala

21 Great Marlborough Street W1F 7HL, London, United Kingdom

Asian • Indian • Drinks • Waffles


"Really good food, very poor service. When we entered the restaurant the waitress hostess firstly said ‘no no no’ and wagged her finger at us from across the room. We then said we have a reservation she beckoned us over to the bar that she was standing behind, clearly munching on something as she spoke to us while licking food off her fingers. She then checked for our reservation and explained why she said no in the first place, apparently it was because a lot of people ‘had just been walking in today’. Given that literally NO ONE walked in throughout the time we were there, and just 4 tables (including ours) were occupied, I wasn’t sure why walk ins were a problem. While ordering food, 2 of the items we ordered weren’t available. For one she said, oh no that item hasn’t been available for 6 months and for another item we asked for, she said I have no idea what that is, no one’s ever ordered that! After we paid for our food she came back and asked me to log into my internet banking and asked to take a picture of the card transaction on my phone, as apparently it went through on the card machine but wasn’t showing up on their system. The saving grace was the food excellent food. But I will never go back, and certainly would not recommend anything but a takeaway or home delivery from this place. Abysmal service and super disappointing, even more so because it was my husband’s birthday (which, despite being mentioned in the reservation was not acknowledged at all) Given the location Soho Wala really need to pull up their socks service wise."