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A Collective of the Best Balti Restaurants in Birmingham
Proud to display the APAB badge of authenticity, the following restaurants are bound by a Memorandum of Understanding in relation to the preparation of their balti dishes; Shababs (Ladypool Road), Spice Merchant (Poplar Road, Kings Heath), Royal Watan (Pershore Road), Shahi Nan Kebab House (Stratford Road) and Khyber Pass (Alum Rock Road) are Birmingham’s oldest surviving restaurants in which an authentic Birmingham balti is correctly served in keeping with the balti tradition laid out in their group memorandum. New restaurants identified as doing a genuine Balti are Manzils (Digbeth), Titash (Coventry Road) and Shabar (also Coventry Road).
The APAB badge, publicly displayed will act as a guarantee to balti aficionados and first-timers alike that a genuine balti can be found inside!
Established in 1984, Royal Watan serves authentic baltis alongside freshly prepared Kashmiri and Indian restaurant classics. once a regular haunt of the BBC glitterati at Pebble Mill, it has more recently been visited by This Morning Chef, Nisha.
Shababs; the standard bearer for the Birmingham balti. A truly iconic balti restaurant serving amazing, authentic baltis since 1987. Lauded by the Hairy Bikers in their ‘ Cooking with Chicken and Egg ‘ series.
Refurbished and re-fashioned as a Pakistani Street food restaurant, Shahi Nan offers friendly service and most importantly an authentic balti that packs a proper punch (amongst other delicious offerings – the lamb chops are a must!).
The Spice Merchant is one of the many eateries in Kings Heath but this friendly restaurant is guaranteed to serve an authentic balti.
Manzil’s A legendary curry house in the City Centre operating in the sixties and often a well loved late night haunt for night life goers.
The Khyber Pass is a long standing feature on the Alum Rock Road and a real ‘hidden’ balti gem with a more than decent range of authentic baltis.
Shabar are based in Sheldon on the Coventry Road. A spacious restaurant with a buzzy atmosphere, they offer an eclectic range of dishes which includes an array of authentic Baltis prepared and served up in sizzling balti bowls.’.
The award winning Titash is located in the Balti hinterland on the Coventry Road . Friendly service, smart decor but most importantly a proper Balti …try the Balti Chicken Salma which includes moreish oieces of the rare lesser spotted green chicken tikka!
