Skip to main content
desi directory

The 15 Best Curry Houses in Birmingham

Last updated 6 March 2026
82 total businesses
Avg 4.5★ rating
Birmingham

Birmingham is the undisputed curry capital of the UK. The city's Balti Triangle, centred around Ladypool Road in Sparkhill, has been serving some of the country's finest curries since the 1970s. But Birmingham's curry scene extends far beyond this famous strip — from the authentic Kashmiri cuisine of Alum Rock to the refined fine dining of Hagley Road.

Whether you're craving a classic balti, an elaborate Mughlai feast, or the fiery flavours of a Karahi, Birmingham has it all. We've ranked the city's best curry houses based on customer ratings, review quality, and our local knowledge. Every restaurant on this list has been verified on The Desi Directory with genuine reviews from real diners.

Prices in Birmingham are notably more affordable than London, with most main courses ranging from £8–15. Many restaurants are halal-certified, and most offer vegetarian options alongside their meat dishes.

The ranked list

#1
VEG DARBAR | VEG & VEGAN INDIAN RESTAURANT IN BIRMINGHAM - South Indian in Birmingham

Vegetarian restaurant

Birmingham, B14 7AG
Vegetarian
Vegan
#2
Varanasi - Indian Restaurants in Birmingham

Varanasi

Indian Restaurants
4.4(2065)

Indian restaurant

Birmingham, B15 1DA
Vegetarian
#3
Zindiya Streatery & Bar - Indian Restaurants in Birmingham

Zindiya Streatery & Bar

Indian Restaurants
4.4(1307)

Indian restaurant

Birmingham, B13 8EJ
Vegetarian
#4
Poncho Khana Restaurant and Catering | Bangladeshi Restaurant in Birmingham - Bangladeshi Restaurants in Birmingham

Bangladeshi restaurant

Birmingham, B10 0UN
Halal
#5
Niya’s Kitchen - Takeaways in Birmingham
4.8(4)

Indian restaurant

Birmingham, B28 0EL
#6
Radhai’s kitchen - South Indian in Birmingham

Radhai’s kitchen

South Indian
4.7(4)

Restaurant

Birmingham, B5 6TN
Vegetarian
#7
Kundun Birmingham - Sweet Shops in Birmingham
4.6(4)

Candy store

Birmingham, B8 2HQ
Vegetarian
#8
Albela Tandoori - Bangladeshi Restaurants in Birmingham

Albela Tandoori

Bangladeshi Restaurants
4.5(4)

Indian restaurant

Birmingham, B9 5NB
Halal
#9
Chaiiwala - Indian Restaurants in Birmingham

Chaiiwala

Indian Restaurants
4.1(1234)

Cafe

Birmingham, B8 1NJ
Vegetarian
#10
Devam Sweets & Pure Vegetarian Restaurant - NDH Group - Takeaways in Birmingham

Restaurant

Birmingham, B28 9LS
Vegetarian
#11
Ziryab Executive Buffet - Indian Restaurants in Birmingham

Ziryab Executive Buffet

Indian Restaurants
4.0(7871)

Buffet restaurant

Birmingham, B8 3QD
Vegetarian
#12
Mushtaqs Sweet Centre Stratford Road - Sweet Shops in Birmingham

Candy store

Birmingham, B11 4LD
Vegetarian
#13
Zayka Hayat - Indian Cuisine Restaurant - Cafes in Birmingham

Indian takeaway

Birmingham, B11 3RR
#14
The Chai Spot - Cafes in Birmingham
5.00

Cafe

Birmingham, B66 4BJ
#15
Kamal Da Dera - Indian Restaurants in Birmingham

Kamal Da Dera

Indian Restaurants
4.90

Pakistani restaurant

Birmingham, B8 1LY
Vegetarian

How we chose these Restaurants

Our rankings are based on a combination of verified customer ratings, review volume, and editorial assessment. We prioritise businesses with consistently high ratings from a significant number of reviewers.

Every business on this list is a verified listing on The Desi Directory. We consider quality, service, value for money, and overall customer experience when compiling our guides. Listings are updated regularly to reflect the latest ratings and reviews.

Businesses cannot pay for placement on this list. Our rankings are entirely merit-based and determined by genuine customer feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Related guides