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Birmingham
Chinese Quarter
James Dahl Indian
James Dahl Indian Reviews

James Dahl Indian

Indian, Asian, Bangladeshi

Dishes priced around£15

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Reviews of James Dahl Indian (265)

Read what people think about James Dahl Indian. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about James Dahl Indian before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about James Dahl Indian and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

265 reviews

5.4/6

265 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Jag K.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and great friendly service, would highly recommend to all foodies!

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

Wonderful food, an excellent welcome, great service. Just what we look forward to each time we visit

"Very good"
5/6
Emma O.5 years ago · 1 review

Service was great, food was great, easy to book a table. All round great place to eat :)

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Fab food and attentive staff. Thank you x x x

"Excellent"
6/6
Holly C.5 years ago · 1 review

Another fantastic meal and fantastic service! Highly recommend this restaurant!

"Excellent"
6/6
Hayley R.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service. Best selection on menu and the best sharing platters ever had at an Indian. Would recommend!

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

Simplement le meilleur indien de ma vie des saveurs subtiles une belle présentation, juste parfait

"Excellent"
6/6
Alex H.5 years ago · 2 reviews

This is the second time I’ve eaten here and I wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. The food was fantastic and the service was too! Really friendly and I think reasonably priced. I went with a lamb and potato dish recommended by the waiter and it was really tasty with melt in the mouth meat and potatoes (really yummy). The Dahl (side dish) was fab too and also the naan bread. I could eat it all again now!

"Excellent"
6/6
Katie F.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food and great service. We had a great time and I’d definitely come back

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

Only problem is the service charge that goes to the management and not the staff. All tips have to be handed in and do go to the staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Greg J.5 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant great staff, great food at a good price :)

"Good"
4/6
Anthony B.5 years ago · 1 review

We booked on a quiet Wednesday night so the restaurant wasn’t full,the food was beautifully cooked and well presented,I loved the tandoori king prawns.the service was ok but they kept asking,about 5 times in as many minutes was we ready to order even though we told them we wasn’t,felt kind of rushed.the bill for 5 people came to £166 that’s for drinks poppadoms,starters and main which is what you kind of expect to pay in a “posh” curry house but they add a service charge of 10% on tables of 5 or more which they say is compulsory but I didn’t pay this but I did leave a tip.they did get a bit upset over me not paying the service charge which I thought put a downer on what was a nice visit to a nice restaurant serving a decent curry.would I return,yes I would but only if there was 4 or less people on my table

"Good"
4/6
Terry J.5 years ago · 1 review

It's disappointing that the web site prices are up to date and there a service charge added to the bill on a table for two, Food and service was very good, salmon tikka excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Salma A.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, not too pricey at all for the quality. Very accomodating too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin H.5 years ago · 22 reviews

Lovely meal, well cooked, great service and pleasant atmosphere. Thanks

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

Brill staff, beautiful food! Awesome! Thank you very much, will definitely be returning

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

A very good meal. Portions a little small but quality excellent.

"Excellent"
6/6
robin k.5 years ago · 1 review

Some of the best Indian food I've eaten, highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark S.5 years ago · 1 review

Absolutely spot on the best between Birmingham and lands end

"Not good "
2/6
Sajad A.5 years ago · 1 review

Overall food was average and lacking any real flavour. Many better Indian restaurants in Birmingham for a fraction of the price.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Consistently fabulous experience. Food and service are both outstanding. Would definitely recommend a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul H.6 years ago · 1 review

High quality ingredients food is cooked perfectly had lamb biryani tender and flavoursome... friendly attentive service recommend visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
paul K.6 years ago · 2 reviews

an excellent meal - staff extremely attentive - would highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Raj S.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food, excellent service. Great choices- loved it!!! Staff were impeccable.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ann C.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Really enjoyed the whole experience - the food, venue, atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

"Average"
3/6
Neil S.6 years ago · 2 reviews

We had the James special. Average at best. Nan breads covered in gee. Cobra 660ml at £6 a pop. Save your money there's much better curry houses in Birmingham.

"Good"
4/6
Pat S.6 years ago · 6 reviews

Took my brother for a birthday meal, he had never been before, and he really enjoyed his meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard C.6 years ago · 1 review

Went for dinner on Friday evening. Food was delicious and service good.

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle C.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and a high class service. As soon an me and my guest walked In we were greet to are table. Friendly staff. Always asked of everything was okay

"Excellent"
6/6
Cyrus T.6 years ago · 2 reviews

No bad words to say about James Dahl, the only thing I’d advise is to let customers know in advance about a set menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Jean S.6 years ago · 2 reviews

The restaurant was perfect....friendly and professional. The food was great. Service was spot on....attentive without being overbearing. Would happily return here and certainly recommend it.

"Not good "
2/6
Paul C.6 years ago · 1 review

Average food, overpriced, very small servings (even of the rice!), automatically added service charge to the bill which is just an ignorant practice. Not a restaurant i would return to unfortunately.

"Excellent"
6/6
Geoff A.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Found this restaurant when on a weekend away in Birmingham. Booked a table online about 2 hours before arriving. Very busy when we arrived but table was ready for us. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Menu was decent with a good selection of dishes. The food was really tasty with good sized portions. Had no complaints with anything. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant.

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

Great ambiance and service. Four of us shared mostly veggie dishes and side dishes; all tasted excellent. We'll go back next time we're in Birmingham!

"Very good"
5/6
Anne K.6 years ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic. Great atmosphere and attentive staff. Can’t wait to go back! Almost considered going back the next day! Good value for money too.

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael D.6 years ago · 4 reviews

In our view this was a truly exceptional evening - the warmth of the welcome, the quality of the food, the finest ingredients & the most friendly yet professional service. One of the best Asian food experiences we have ever had

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

Nice ambiance with fairly attentive service. They were happy for me to push the table back 10 minutes as the show we were at ran over. My curry (pathia) was very tasty with just the right amount of cheekiness. I'd go back and I guess that's the best treatment I can give.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kayleigh H.6 years ago · 1 review

Great service. Speedy service to table. Delicious food. Will definitely be back and would recommend to family and friends. Decor lovely and establishment clean an well maintaine.

"Very good"
5/6
Andrew S.6 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food and service. Would gave scored 6 but for the fact there was a short wait for our table on arrival as it needed making up. Also a bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. Excellent overall would go back

"Very good"
5/6
Pat L.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Great restaurant. Good meal and friendly waiters. Had the balti. Jalfrezi. Madras and tikka and all really good. Good setting. Nice and clean. Only disadvantage was the tip is added to the bill.

"Very good"
5/6
Pat M.6 years ago · 2 reviews

I was advised by waiter that it wasn’t find dining like their other restaurant blanc nri when I told him that’s why I had gone there . Having said that food was lovely although food yes not quite as good as at blanc . Service was very good but did feel hurried at times . It was early Saturday evening though and looked busy so they probably had lots of bookings . Overall lovely meal lovely surroundings and reasonably priced

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian N.6 years ago · 1 review

Outstanding food and service to match. Will be visiting again soon. Lovely decor, helpful and attentive staff and couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you for a beautiful evening

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

Excellent food - James Dahl special was light, full of flavour and not a sign of any ghee !!!! Highly recommended the Okra and all in all a great value Indian meal. Alastair,Tracy,Dave & Sally

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

Fabulous service and food! There is nothing to fault at this restaurant! Highly recommend this place. Hubble and I had an amazing night out. Thank you.

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

The service was very good. The food was very good and the portions just right. It is a great location near the centre of Birmingham.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julia W.6 years ago · 1 review

Whenever we go to the theatre we have to eat here. The food is absolutely brilliant and the service is excellent and staff are very attentive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sharon D.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Love this restaurant- the food was fabulous and the restaurant was very smart. It’s also very handy for the Hippodrome. We will definitely be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin H.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Food & service both excellent. Staff were made aware that we were on a tight time schedule to go to the theatre and were able to accommodate our request in a polite and courteous way.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janet P.6 years ago · 1 review

Great food and such great service. Just fabulous. We booked a post theatre meal and found this gem of a restaurant. Tastefully decorated throughout. Will def return

"Very good"
5/6
David J.6 years ago · 1 review

Very nicely presented food. Restaurant not too big and friendly service. Good quality food. Had the James special and the Original Harsha or something like that.

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