The unusual but amicable juxtaposition of Chinese food with Lahori cuisine tends to make heads turn, but just a visit will confirm that the chefs know what they are doing at the Lahore Karahi Halal Chinese restaurant in Birmingham. The interior is rich and opulent with traditional pillars and carved furniture alongside Oriental designs on the walls that create an interesting contrast making it a great venue for a special occasion.

Start with sesame shrimps on toast and a sliced chicken and vegetable soup, followed by beef with chilli and black bean sauce and Singapore fried rice for a satisfying meal. The other alternative would be to opt for starters of lamb tikkas, tender pieces marinated in yoghurt, herbs and spices and cooked inside a clay oven and then a main course of biryani, rice cooked with spices, garlic and ginger served with a special curry sauce. Finish with the gulab jamun, cottage cheese balls fried in ghee and soaked in a cardamom infused syrup.