Al Frash

In the perpetual debate surrounding the authenticity and origins of Balti one is inevitably drawn towards Sparkbrook, where Indian restaurants offering a Balti meal as a specific line the streets like so many traffic wardens, only far more tasty.

• Address: The Balti Triangle, 186 Ladypool Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B12 8JS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

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Blue Ginger

• Address: 32 Poplar Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7AD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian, Malaysian, Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

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Red Peppers - Birmingham

This is one of those places where relaxing atmosphere and good food blend to create a comfort zone that draws you back within its doors, time and again. Red Peppers, with outlets in Birmingham, Esher and Teddington, has unpretentious décor and friendly staff, and has become a lunch time favourite for many.

• Address: 117 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Mediterranean, Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £17.00, Dinner: £27.00

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Restaurant at Crowne Plaza - Birmingham

Yorkshire comes to Brum, or to be more precise Brian Turner arrives in the West Midlands via Chelsea and Ready Steady Cook. One is entitled to ask if this is not a major translation of concepts, and experience suggests that you might well be right.

• Address: National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £52.00

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The Orange Studio

• Address: 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

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Branded Bull Steak House

Expectations of a western theme are realised the moment you enter the Branded Bull Steak House on Broad Street. With the team of waiters and waitresses dressed in western cowhand clothing, and striking murals of cowboys and mountains on the wall all providing a suitably fitting backdrop to the food.

• Address: 175 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1DT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Grill, Steak
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £12.00, Dinner: £30.00

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Somaga

• Address: 90 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): African, Traditional
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

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La Plancha Spanish Tapas & Cocktail Bar

Winner of the coveted Birmingham Metro Newcomer Restaurant of the Year Award 2005, this place offers genuine, and interesting, Spanish tapas rather than the rather poorer versions found elsewhere; whilst at the same time serving up a trendy experience for the Birmingham socialising crowd.

• Address: 113 Alcester Road, Moseley Village, Birmingham, B13 8DD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Spanish
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £22.00

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YO! Sushi - Selfridges, Birmingham

YO! Sushi Birmingham, Selfridges is a vital gastronomic experience rather than simply a place to eat sushi. This exciting and visually appealing Japanese delicacy, almost a cuisine in itself and going back to the 4th century BC, is fast rising in popularity for reasons of both taste and health, as well as its companionable setting.

• Address: Upper Mall, East Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £27.00

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Ken Ho

• Address: 41-43 Hurst Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 4BJ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

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