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Birmingham
Sparkbrook
Al Frash
Al Frash Reviews

Al Frash

Indian, Asian, Pakistani

Dishes priced around£10

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Reviews of Al Frash (43)

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5.1/6

43 reviews

5.1/6

43 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Amrit B.5 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant meal and the service was brilliant well worth a visit

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard T.5 years ago · 1 review

Really enjoyed it. Thanks a lot. Great food and good value for money. Very friendly waiter

"Excellent"
6/6
carol g.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and very good customer service. Would highly recommend

"Not good "
2/6
Tracey P.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Service not as usual. Waited almost 2 hours for main course to arrive.

"Very good"
5/6
Stuart B.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food. Service a little slow however the cheeriness of the waiters and quality of food more than made up for it

"Not good "
2/6
Andy R.5 years ago · 2 reviews

We used to love The Al Frash but .. Oh Dear, last night was very very poor. We waited 80 minutes for the mains to arrive. After complaining about the long wait food finally arrived... My meal (Butterfly special) was good, others (eg Chicken Rogan) "ok", but my son's meat balti was the worst Balti I have ever tasted, very bland with a strange sweet smoky taste. Part of the meal never arrived at all and the noise level was such that we were having to shout across the table to each other. The waiting staff were friendly and clearly working hard but something is very wrong here. One of the poorest curries I have had anywhere, £70 that I would much rather have spent elsewhere and sadly I cant see me returning to Al Frash in a hurry. A real shame.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael I.5 years ago · 1 review

We had a great evening. Both the food and service were excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gill V.5 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food as always - the service was outstanding too.

"Average"
3/6
Jessica D.5 years ago · 1 review

Average Indian type food which was quite bland. Mango lassi was good.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael G.5 years ago · 9 reviews

Excellent food and very good service - highly recommended restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Bruce W.5 years ago · 1 review

Great service & food as usual. Love visiting this great restaurant, have come here for the last 12 years & will continue to do so, great place!

"Excellent"
6/6
Mervyn T.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and staff - highly recommend and great value

"Very good"
5/6
Sophia A.5 years ago · 1 review

Food and service was brilliant! I had been here before so it was lovely to introduce my family to this place.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike G.5 years ago · 1 review

A great meal and excellent service. Very helpful staff. We look forward to next time.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrea H.5 years ago · 1 review

The Tandoori fish was particularly good as was naan, and mushroom rice Chicken Dansak good but not outstanding.Excellent quick and polite service.Will go back.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Visiting Birmingham so wanted to go back to the Balti Triangle. Food and service both great. Definitely recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Connie G.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was delicious! Slow service but no issue if you’re happy to sit and soak up the atmosphere. Highly recommendable

"Excellent"
6/6
andrew b.5 years ago · 1 review

Good was excellent- good ingredients, level of spices and tasted scrummy

"Excellent"
6/6
Jon R.6 years ago · 1 review

It was my Birthday do with friends and family. Had a fantastic time. Al Frash were great - v helpful, accommodating, great service and fab food

"Excellent"
6/6
Gill V.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Always a fantastic meal - the Al Fresh continues to be my most favourite restaurant ever.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mel B.6 years ago · 1 review

Al Frash is our favourite place to eat in the country. Every time we take a trip to the north or midlands (from Reading) we detour on the way home via Ladypool Road. The food is always delicious and the service friendly, efficient and helpful. This last visit was no exception; the food was tasty and we ordered just the right amount. The atmosphere is always pleasant although a loud, arrogant know-it-all customer at the table opposite grated on us a bit. Luckily our food and the other patrons helped to drown out his tedious conversation and rude manner. To his credit, the waiter simply got on with serving everyone regardless. Already looking forward to our next visit!

"Very good"
5/6
James D.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great tasting Balti, superb quality spicing and herbs. Naan breads freshly baked. Highly recommended.

"Average"
3/6
Alkesh P.6 years ago · 2 reviews

My chicken Balti was great. The lamb Balti was bland despite asking for a spicy dish, hence the rating.

"Average"
3/6
Andrea X.6 years ago · 1 review

It's very hot only for the strong ones. But ok

"Awful"
1/6
Rose H.6 years ago · 1 review

It was booked on the Meerkar app, 2 for 1 for up to 6 people. When we got the bill they refused to give us the 2 for 1. He knocked off one starter and one meal for 4 people. What a rip off!!

"Very good"
5/6
Birte S.6 years ago · 1 review

lovely food and friendly staff, good night out was had by all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeremy S.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food & service,excellent reputation,well deserved.Highly recommend .we will return

"Excellent"
6/6
gary c.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Good food good atmosphere nothing too much trouble will return

"Excellent"
6/6
Sam M.6 years ago · 1 review

Very nice place to get a traditional balti experience in Birmingham!

"Very good"
5/6
Rob H.6 years ago · 5 reviews

We had a really good meal, the mains were excellent, the service was good and the price was reasonable. Watch out for the huge naans though.

"Very good"
5/6
Aktar F.6 years ago · 5 reviews

Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was good and the head waiter is ready to guide you through the menu. I enjoyed the mango lassi too.

"Very good"
5/6
Melanie E.6 years ago · 1 review

We found the restaurant quite easily, there was a small car park opposite or you could find a space in a nearby street. Pleasant greeting and attentive service and very quick. We had pappadoms and then ordered. This was all very efficient and all came out piping hot, well presented and tasted good.

"Not good "
2/6
Tamsin B.6 years ago · 1 review

Sat down at 7.30, didn’t get starters until 8.50 and mains until 9.30. Service was slow, with 2 members of staff serving a table of 17. Food was average.

"Excellent"
6/6
Farrah G.6 years ago · 1 review

Best curry I’ve had; authentic, quality, so many vegetarian options and you have the option to have your food cooked in coconut oil. Food was so fresh and delicious.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stewart W.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service - and help with the order, plus the food is always excellent and piping hot. You can take your own booze too. Recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith J.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and friendly efficient service as always. Best balti in our opinion. Although we were last in and it was pas t closing time we were not rushed and still made welcome. Also very reasonably priced.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve F.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food as always. Veg, aubergine and potato pakoras to start always satisfy. Main course chicken chilli with keema naan - best ever! Hope to be back soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
David B.6 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food ! Very friendly staff. This restaurant is well worth a visit. Reasonably priced with dishes that were well flavoured and balanced. We would certainly come again

"Very good"
5/6
andy l.6 years ago · 1 review

Good friendly service, although very quiet when we visited. Have been eating here on and for years and we always have great food. starters plentiful and tasty. Baltis were good but lacked the unique smokiness that baltis are renowned for on this occasion (maybe different chef?) Still very good tho and won’t hesitate to return.

"Good"
4/6
CHRIS p.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice enough food, clean environment. A little to salty and not enough spice or chilli heat for my taste. Value for money. Lassi was good. Service was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nadine B.6 years ago · 1 review

Each course was fresh, hot and delicious. Great sized portions and an excellent price. There is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so we need to go again to sample more from the menu!

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven B.6 years ago · 1 review

Good selection of vegetarian food. We thoroughly enjoyed the starters and mains we chose. The friendly and attentive staff were an added bonus. We’ll be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stewart W.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Very friendly and efficient service and we all loved the food. The naan and paratha were great but the butterfly chicken special balti was sublime. You can take your own alcohol. Big recommend but you have to book!!

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