Phone: +442871884901
Address: Unit 7 Pavilion Retail Park, Strabane I-, United Kingdom
City: Strabane
Menu Dishes: 1
Reviews: 2194
"Now, let’s talk about Friska, located in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, among tall office buildings right on Broad Street. This spot only opens on weekdays for breakfast and lunch, catering mostly to the office crowd, but don’t let that deter you from visiting. Friska is a self-service restaurant with a spacious layout that includes community seating, individual tables, and standing areas. The staff is young, lively, and genuinely interested in providing great service. They serve fresh coffee, tea, and naturally flavored drinks daily, which means everything is truly fresh! At first glance, you might think it’s a bit pricey, but the portion sizes are generous; my burrito kept me full all day. Aesthetically, Friska radiates positive energy, creating a casual, welcoming atmosphere that I rarely encounter elsewhere. Now, let’s get to what really stands out: the drinks in the refrigerator. Beautiful, rounded bottles filled with vibrant liquids made from delightful ingredients like red berry, mango, melon, and various earthy tea and coffee blends—coconut iced mocha, anyone?—make choosing just one drink a daunting task. The fact that a single bottle serves three tall glasses (with ice) either means you’ll be making multiple trips to the restroom or you’ll have to stick to the one flavor that beckons you the most. Even as I write about the red berry and hibiscus iced tea I had, I can still almost taste its freshness. The strong aroma of hibiscus lingers in my memory, and the flavor has stuck with me long after I finished the drink. Now for the kicker: while the drink was fantastic, it was the Korean pulled pork burrito, recommended by the staff, that truly sent my taste buds into overdrive. This burrito was packed with so much flavor that each bite felt like a mini explosion in my mouth. Sweet, sour, tangy, chewy, spicy, salty, crispy, and soft—every aspect was so amazing that I hardly noticed my surroundings. In fact, Meg Ryan from "When Harry Met Sally" might have had some fierce competition in her iconic food scene! The only downside to this delightful experience is that Friska is located in another city, meaning I won't get a chance to try some of their other mouthwatering options, like the chicken and chorizo wrap, pho noodles, crayfish and mango rice pot, or their tempting breakfast menu. For now, I’ll have to savor the memory of the best burrito and iced teas I’ve ever had. Do you love food as much as I do? Follow my culinary adventures on Instagram @raghavmodi!"
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Indian
Chicken Curry
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced curry sauce with aromatic herbs and a touch of coconut milk.
Harry
delicious food and nice staff. anne marie was so helpful when I was with my older parents.
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Lucas
Great girls serving you great food but very slow at coming it took 50 minutes from we sat down till we received our food
Reece
The burgers here are so yummy! Highly recommend. Also the staff were so welcoming and friendly, it was a very pleasant place to eat
Joseph
Stopped in to this café for breakfast on our way into ROI. Its a stone's throw from the border. Food was good, price was good, coffee was good. View menu
Melanie
I had a wonderful, budget-friendly lunch at this restaurant. The staff were top-notch, and the restroom was clean. Parking was convenient, and there was no loud music or distracting TV screens. Overall, this place is fantastic!
Lucas
We initially thought this place only served coffee and pastries, but we noticed that other customers were enjoying delicious hot meals that looked fantastic. To be fair, our latte and pastries were beautiful as well, and the pastries were made perfectly.
L
Overall, it was a satisfactory experience, but nothing exceptional. The entire restaurant is filled with cooking odors, so I left smelling like a fryer; my clothes went straight into the laundry when I got home. The prices on the à la carte menu are on the higher side of reasonable. However, the servers were friendly and efficient. View menu
Joseph
Granny ordered a toastie, but the server informed her, and I quote, that there was "no bread." This café is just a stone's throw from Asda—it's literally that close. I could probably roll a bowling ball right into the entrance of Asda from here. But no bread? I have to give it 2 stars because that’s actually a pretty amusing thing to say. No bread!
Antonia
When the waitress came to take my order, I asked if the chicken pita pocket could be made gluten-free. She informed me that only the chicken curry and chicken escalope could be adjusted for gluten sensitivity. I pointed out that this didn't align with the menu's suggestion that most items could be made gluten-free, but the waitress simply stared at me blankly and waited for me to decide. I ended up ordering the chicken escalope along with garlic as a side. However, she then told me that the garlic would not be gluten-free since it would be fried in oil that had been used for other dishes. My only other option was mashed potatoes. So, for anyone with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, y...
Lucas
Now, let’s talk about Friska, located in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, among tall office buildings right on Broad Street. This spot only opens on weekdays for breakfast and lunch, catering mostly to the office crowd, but don’t let that deter you from visiting. Friska is a self-service restaurant with a spacious layout that includes community seating, individual tables, and standing areas. The staff is young, lively, and genuinely interested in providing great service. They serve fresh coffee, tea, and naturally flavored drinks daily, which means everything is truly fresh! At first glance, you might think it’s a bit pricey, but the portion sizes are generous; my burrito kept me full all day. Ae... View menu
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